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A high-energy, underground timba act.
A band formed by the Cuban singer, songwriter and percussionist Mario “Mayito” Salomón. Timbeko featured: Carlitos Medrano on congas, bass player Ayla Davila, guitarist David Lechuga, pianist Jason Moen, vocalists and saxophone player “Mario “Mayombe” Cruz, vocalist and guitar player Jordan Wilson. They made their debut on the streets of Oakland at the 2018 Temescal Street Fair. Timbeko incorporates elements of R&B, Gospel, Jazz and Funk into the sounds of popular Cuban Salsa, also known as Timba. They have performed in multiple festivals: San Jose Jazz Fest, Oaktaberfest, Hayward Latin Jazz Festival, San Francisco Carnaval, Pecan Street Festival in Austin TX, best clubs in the Bay Area such as Bimbo’s 365 Club in San Francisco, The New Parish, Freight & Salvage and La Peña in Berkeley. most important venues in Austin, San Antonio and Houston as well. Also performed a live set for “Con Sabor” on KPFA Radio. They considered the Bay Area’s hottest latin band, on one of their shows they featured musicians from Los Van Van, Grammy Award Winners and one of the best bands from Cuba. On their single “Nadie sabe nada/Se coge pa’ eso”, they feature Yordys Larrazabal, lead singer of Maykel Blanco y su Salsa Mayor. They're releasing a NEW SINGLE the end this current month "Sola te quedaste" ENJOY!
Mario y Su Timbeko plays high-energy timba and Cuban salsa infused with vibrant elements of R&B, jazz, gospel, and funk.
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The band is based in Austin, Texas, while maintaining strong performance roots in the Bay Area Latin music scene.