Orquesta Ranura is a dynamic group of
award winners dedicated to maintaining a flavor both unique to
themselves and authentic to their predecessors. Powerful and
resilient, their polished approach and versatility allow them to
effortlessly incorporate elements of mambo, cha cha, merengue,
cumbia, timba, rumba, guaguanco, songo, columbia, mozambique, bomba,
and bembe. Orquesta Ranura’s live shows provide a danceable
experience every time, with enticing polyrhythmic grooves and fat
horn hits. Their sound is in high demand.
All of the members are influenced by countless artists from many
genres. Orquesta Ranura has been packing clubs to capacity and
rocking festivals around the Midwest during their recent 2004-2005
tour. They have been well received, building a loyal fan base
throughout Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Wisconsin, and Illinois. Their
recent work with master percussionist and producer Juma Santos has
ignited live performances and original compositions. They have
recently been awarded by the Kalamazoo Arts Council with the
prestigious Emerging Artist Grant to compose and record their first
all original release.
Orquesta Ranura is an eight-piece Chicago-based ensemble fusing
African, Cuban, Puerto-Rican, and Brazillian folkloric and popular
styles with Funk and Jazz. They have brought their powerful,
infectious, and creative musical entertainment to events including
corporate and private parties, dance-clubs, and festivals.
Instruments include: vocals, trombone, saxophone, trumpet, piano,
bass, congas, timbales, auxiliary percussion, and drum set.
