Osvaldo Chacon y su Timba is firmly established as the only dedicated Timba band you can regularly hear in London at places like Mo Mo's and the resturaunt "Cubana" (Look at gig dates).

The best songs from the last three albums have been released as a compilation of Osvaldo's music: "Best of SALSA Afro-Cubano" now available from Arc Music, with special guest Policarpo "Polo" Tamayo of the Afro-Cuban All Stars.


The song"Mi Vicio" has been added into a compilation alongside such great artists as Celia Cruz and Tito Puente, and is the first track on the compilation. Entitled "Salsa" it is released by ARC music EUCD 1738.

The latest album is "Voy a entrar" also on Arc Music EUCD 1772.
It is a fascinating combination of Cuban and Caribbean sounds. Mixing Timba with Soca and Rap it builds on the expert melodies and voice of the last album, while introducing new ideas musically. See a brief review here.

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A la Buena si from Salsa Afro Cubana cd

Osvaldo reacts brilliantly to an audience, who always become involved in his style and sound. If you get a chance to see this guy at a live gig, do NOT miss it.

The group has played at a number of festivals and they are one of the leading and original exponents of Cuban salsa, particularly Timba, here in the UK.

Osvaldo Chacon has also played with many of the leading bands in Cuba including- Paulito FG for a short while, then El Medico de la Salsa for two years, and Bamboleo (CD 'Te Gusto o Te Caigo Bien'). Since taking up residency in London, he has also been requested to support bands such as Adalberto Santiago of Fania All Stars, Tito Allen and Azuquita, in Toros y Salsa Festival, France.

He has appeared alongside Celia Cruz, , Ruben Blades, Oscar de Leon, El Canario (Festival Salsa Latina, July 00). He was invited to sing with Herman Olivera (Eddie Palmieri) and was the lead singer with Roberto Pla at Ronnie Scotts. He also played with them at the Scottish Jazz Festival with Michel Camilo and appeared with Chick Corea. Chacon was invited to sing alongside the great salsa percussionist Hiovani Hidalgo at the Queen Elizabeth Hall & others.

Chacon y su Timba have been invited to play at the Jazz Cafe, Barbican Centre, The Millennium Dome, World Beat Festival - Morecambe Bay, Brighton Arts Festival, Smollenskys on the Strand, Farfield Halls - Croydon, the Hilton Hotel Multimedia awards and the Alternative Arts Latin Festival among others. Chacon has supported Eddie Palmieri at Queen Elizabeth Hall as the invited lead vocalist for Tumbaito. In 2002 Chacon y Su Timba, Osvaldo's own band, supported Eddie Palmieri in a similarly successful concert. In November 2003 the band played at the London Jazz Festival in association with BBC Radio 3 and www.serious.org. Here the band supported the bossa nova legend, Johnny Alf and Alaide Costa at the Queen Elizabeth Hall.

The band has worked internationally in countries such as Germany, Switzerland, and Holland.

Oh, and just in case you are asked: he is a friendly, serious musician. I have it on the best authority that he is also a great dancer!!

This is London's best Timba make an effort to hear it LIVE!    

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