About Us

Salsa Pa Gozar is a five-piece band specializing in a wide variety of Latin music styles. The band is based in Manchester and has been performing all over the UK since 2001.

Juan - Vocals/Trumpet
Juan is an experienced and dynamic vocalist and trumpet player. He grew up in Cuba where playing and dancing Salsa is a way of life.

Gavin - Congas/Percussion
Gavin plays congas with Salsa Pa Gozar and also various other percussion instruments. His solid groove and lively style of performance is an important part of the Salsa Pa Gozar experience.

In order to perfect his latin feel, Gavin spent six months learning to play latin rhythms in Cuba.

Dave - Keyboards
Dave has been playing piano and keyboards for over 20 years. In the last few years he has specialised in Salsa and other Latin styles.

Dave is also a fluent Spanish speaker and an experienced Salsa dancer.

Ricardo - Drums and Percussion
Ricardo has trained as a percussionist in both Brazil and Cuba. He has studied with foremost folkloric groups 'Clave y Guaguanco' and 'Yoruba Andabo' and has played in Havana with the cream of rumba musicians. He has also played in Brazil with Maracatu group 'Leao Negro'.

In this country he has worked with latin groups such as La Timbala, Charanga Del Norte and Descarga before joining Salsa Pa Gozar. He also works as a session musician and has recorded with The Doves and The Charlatans.

Demetris - Bass Guitar
Demetris has played in bands since he was 13. He has had extensive formal tuition on piano and guitar as well as his main instrument, bass guitar. He has also studied jazz improvisation and arranging. Demetris was introduced to Latin music about 10 years ago through dancing Salsa and is now experienced in playing a wide variety of Latin styles.

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