Carlos Nápoles & Calle Esperanza Cuban & Latin live music for weddings, cocktails, parties and corporate events

We require a safe, level performance area with enough space for the agreed line-up, access to electricity, and suitable sound equipment for the venue and audience size. Outdoor performances require shelter from rain and direct sunlight. A technical rider can be provided once the performance format is agreed.

Please provide the venue address, audience size, available performance space, and whether the event is indoors or outdoors. We also need details of the sound equipment, any sound limiter or volume restrictions, access for unloading, parking, and the time available for setup and soundcheck.

Sound and lighting arrangements are discussed for each booking. Please let us know what equipment the venue provides so we can confirm any additional requirements and costs before the booking is finalised.

Yes, I would be interested in providing Spotify-related services, provided they are paid. Please share the details of the work and the proposed fee.

Yes, technical requirements vary between our solo, duo, trio and quartet formats. Before each booking, we discuss the available space, sound equipment, electricity supply and setup arrangements with the organiser. We can provide a technical rider for the chosen line-up and confirm any additional equipment requirements and costs in advance.

A highlight of our live experience is performing at La Bellevilloise in Paris, where we presented Quédate Live in a quartet format. Other notable venues include Le Melville in Paris, La Marbrerie in Montreuil and the National Theatre of Cuba.

We especially enjoy concerts and celebrations where we can connect with the audience through Cuban and Latin music. From intimate cocktail receptions to lively dance evenings, we adapt our repertoire and energy to the occasion.

Carlos Nápoles is a Cuban singer, guitarist and songwriter based in the Paris region. He trained at a municipal conservatory in Havana and founded Calle Esperanza in 2008. His experience spans concerts, festivals and private events, with performances in Cuba and France. Today, he offers several live formats combining Cuban musical traditions, contemporary influences and his own songs.

My musical influences include Compay Segundo, Pablo Milanés, Silvio Rodríguez and the wider tradition of Cuban singer-songwriters, as well as Ed Sheeran, The Beatles, Michael Jackson and Bruno Mars. I admire their energy on stage and the quality of their songwriting and musical arrangements.

Setup and soundcheck times depend on the chosen line-up and the equipment available at the venue. We agree on arrival times, set lengths and breaks in advance, tailoring the performance to your event schedule.

Yes, we are happy to perform outdoors, provided there is a safe, level performance area, suitable shelter from rain and direct sunlight, and access to electricity. Technical arrangements are agreed in advance.

Clients are welcome to share their musical preferences. We can tailor the setlist from our Cuban and Latin repertoire to suit the occasion, whether you prefer a relaxed atmosphere or a lively dance party. Requests for songs outside our usual repertoire can be discussed in advance, subject to suitability and preparation time.

Clients often describe our performances as warm, energetic and engaging. They appreciate our connection with the audience, the quality of the live music and our ability to create both a relaxed atmosphere and a lively dance floor.

My music connects Havana and Paris, blending Cuban son with jazz, Caribbean and Brazilian influences. As a singer, guitarist and songwriter, I combine original songs with Cuban and Latin favourites, bringing warmth, rhythm and a personal story to each performance. Whether performing solo or with the band, my aim is to connect with people, move them through music and invite them to dance.