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Formed after Keko Virán's life-changing 2001 pilgrimage to Havana, where he met legends Compay Segundo, Ibrahim Ferrer, and Cachaíto López from the "Buena Vista Social Club." Kekoson brings the raw, street-level energy of Traditional Cuban Son to Australian stages. Recognised by a Cuban Ambassador as the nation's sole authentic Cuban Son ensemble, this band fuses classic Afro-Latin rhythms with a modern Aussie vibe.
Since debuting, Kekoson has toured coast to coast, sharing stages with world-renowned Latin artists. In 2012, Keko earned the "Australia's Best Latin Band" award with San Lázaro. Their shows celebrate dance-floor-ready grooves, soulful melodies, and the communal spirit that made 1920s Cuban street music legendary.
Whether you're looking for a festival highlight, a venue centrepiece, or a cultural showcase, Kekoson delivers an immersive, high-energy experience that transports audiences straight to the heart of Havana without ever leaving Australia.
Don't miss the chance to see Kekoson live; bring your friends and treat your loved ones with an unforgettable taste of Havana right here in Australia.
It's no surprise Kekoson has become Melbourne's go-to Cuban band for hire for weddings, festivals and corporate events alike — book Kekoson for your next event and bring the heart of Havana to your celebration.
= areas covered (up to 100 miles)
= free travel (up to 20 miles)
1. Las avispas (privé versión) JL Guerra
2. Bajo la luna Celia Cruz
3. Love is in the air Paul Young
4. Échale tierra y tápalo Los guaracheros de Oriente - Guaracha
5. Compay Gallo Nico Saquito
6. Bamboleo Celia Cruz
7. Vida Parrandera Familia Varela
8. No! no! no! Boogaloo Assasins
9. Ahora me da pena Los Compadres
10. La Camisa Negra Juanes - Reggae
11. ¡Ay, Papacito! Moneda Nacional- Son
12. Píntate Los Labios Eliades Ochoa – Son
13. Guarapo pimienta y sal Son de Oriente
14. Cuarto de Tula Buenavista SC
15. Chan Chan/Careles Whisper Compay-GM-KS – Fast Son
16. Amarrao Con Pe Nico Saquito - Guaracha
17. La bachata de Pilar Guitarras y Trovadores Bachata
18. Tengo Babalao Polo Montañes
19. Son de la loma Los Jubilados – Son
20. Inolvidable/Sweet Dreams Bm KS versión
21. Bond/Besame Mucho Em KS versión – Bolero
22. Cómo cambian los tiempos Los Compadres- Guaracha
23. Guantanamera medley KS Version – Cha
24. Aguanta ahí René Álvarez - Trad Son (Elisha Trump)
25. La mujer de Antonio Los Naranjos – Trad Son
26. El beso discreto Calle Vapor - Fast Son
27. Esa Familia Septeto Santiaguero - Fast Son
28. Amor Silvestre Septeto Santiaguero - Fast Son
29. Besame Mucho
8x5 meters, amps for guitar and bass,
parking, loading zones
yes
yes
Womadelaide
Festivals
We started playing in 2000
Buena Vista Social Club, Cuban Son artists.
2x40-minute sets or 3 30-minute sets, depending. (Fee might have to be negotiated)
Yes, if the weather permits it.
It depends on whether we know it; we can arrange to learn tunes, and the fee has to be negotiated.
Electric, high energy, classic, tasty, colourful, moving.
Bar Oussou
The Beast
Boddigry
The Night Cat
Spiegel Haus
Folk
World Music
Caribbean
Cuban
Latin
