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Julio Avila Cuban Band
Get ready to dance to Vancouver’s most authentic Cuban big band. Led by bassist Julio Avila the band delivers passionate performances of traditional Cuban forms like salsa, son, bachata, boleros and cumbias.
Born and raised in Guantanamo, Cuba, in a family of established musicians, Julio Avila's musical journey dates back to when he was 7 years old. Listening to his parents and older siblings perform, Julio first developed a strong bond with the traditional tune, changüí, which has roots in his native Guantanamo.
Surrounded by this vibrant and rich musical heritage, has Julio perfected playing his principal instrument, the bass, while taking on the lead singer, arranger and composer roles as well and putting together a crack team of Latin performers to bring the vibrant spirit of Cuba to life.
