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A full ensemble from Leipzig. Founded in Costa Rica. United by the power of Latin American music.

One band. One story.

"One night in San José - a band born for Leipzig."

Curubandé Latin Band on stage

It all began with a single evening: musicians from the UniBigBand Leipzig performed at the Festival Internacional de las Artes in Costa Rica, sharing the stage with the country's Big Band to play "Pa' Curubandé yo voy" by Maestro Vinicio Meza. That night became the band's origin.

Since then, musicians from Costa Rica, Spain, Brazil, Cuba, and Germany have shared the stage in Leipzig. What unites them: not just the music, but a genuine love for Latin American culture: its energy, its traditions, its dance.

Curubandé isn't a project on paper. It's an ensemble of friends who invite their audience into a different world, every single night.

Founded

2022

Origin

Costa Rica × Leipzig

Ensemble

Full Ensemble

What we offer.

Full ensemble, fully live — the right format for every occasion.

01

City Festivals & Open Air

We bring the energy of a big stage into open spaces — an ensemble that fills the air and every dance floor.

02

Galas & Cultural Events

For high-profile occasions: a refined live program with a danceable repertoire and a full ensemble.

03

Private Events

Weddings, Birthdays, corporate evenings, exclusive celebrations, we set the musical tone with class and warmth.

04

Festivals

As an established festival act, we bring energy, experience, and an extraordinary stage show.

05

Collaborations

We're open to artistic partnerships with ensembles, dance companies, or cultural projects.

06

Special Formats

Workshops, introductory concerts, cultural outreach. Reach out and we'll find the right format together.

The musicians.

Players from five countries — connected by rhythm, tradition, and the stage.

Martin Hauspurg

Percussion · Director

Juan C. Camacho R.

Timbales

"Being in this band is something very special: every performance reminds me of the passion with which I live music."

Felipe Engelberger

Percussion

Tony Kreyß

Congas

Martin Hauspurg

Percussion

Lorenz Nieth

Bongos

Guitar

Harmony

Sebastian Jacob

Guitar

Piano

Harmony

Eric Rohrbach

Piano

Piano

Harmony

Paul Walter

Piano

Rhythm

Thomas C. Tyler-Williams

Bass

Martin Hauspurg

Vocals

Yoana Jensen Ortiz

Singer

Martin Hauspurg

Vocals

Francisco Fernández

Singer

Felipe Engelberger

Brass

Clara Alscher

Saxophone

Felipe Engelberger

Brass

Hannes Röder

Saxophone

Martin Hauspurg

Brass

Nils Cramer

Trumpet

Trumpet

Brass

Lea Rau

Trumpet

Felipe Engelberger

Brass

Luca Kippe

Trombone

Trumpet

Brass

Anja Jaskowski

Trumpet

Brass

Max Köhne

Trombone

Brass

Manuel Iranzo Jorge

Trombone

✦  A Personal Note

This project holds a very special place in my heart. Since the founding of Curubandé Latin Band in 2022, it has been a journey of learning, challenges, and great satisfaction. This whole journey has been possible thanks to the musical support of many talented friends, who together have helped shape this idea into what it is today. Now we all share this wonderful experience, and it is a joy to pass on the energy of our music to so many people. I am deeply grateful to every one of you!
Juan Carlos Camacho Rodríguez Director · Curubandé Latin Band

Bring Latin America to your stage.

Write to us for booking requests, press material, or simply to learn more.

or write us directly — curubandelatinband@gmail.com