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RevoluSon stands apart as one of the few Cuban groups outside of Cuba to feature the Cuban Tres—a small, three-stringed guitar with double strings that had nearly vanished from the musical landscape since the piano’s dominance. This versatile instrument serves as the group’s heartbeat, seamlessly shifting between harmonic montunos, melodic lines, and captivating solos.
When audiences hear the Tres, they experience what Cubans call “sounds in the mountains”—the authentic essence of the countryside where this music first emerged in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The instrument engages in musical dialogue with the electric bass’s tumbao, while congas and cowbell provide the rhythmic foundation that inspires the lead singer’s mesmerizing vocal improvisations.
Blending Spanish and African musical elements. Son Cubano is considered one of the most influential musical styles in Cuba and a foundational genre for many other Latin music forms like salsa and Latin jazz.
DATE: Sunday, August 10
TIME: 12:30pm-2:30pm
LOCATION: Kootenay Art Therapy Institute
ASL interpretation will be available
About the presenter: RevoluSon unites international musicians through their shared passion for Cuban music, working to elevate the culture while promoting social change and artistic freedom.
Formed in 2017 by Adrian Espin and León Mendez as a nomadic duo performing in Mexico’s streets and beaches, the group eventually settled in Guanajuato, where they developed their sound alongside musician Luis Ramírez.
RevoluSon is one of the few Cuban groups outside Cuba to feature the distinctive Cuban Tres—a small guitar with three pairs of double strings. This versatile instrument creates what Cubans call “sounds in the mountains,” capturing the authentic essence of the countryside where Cuban music originated. The Tres engages with electric bass, congas, and cowbell to inspire mesmerizing vocal improvisations.
Their repertoire spans Cuban son and its variations—son montuno, guajira, guaracha, Santiago trova, bolero, chachachá, and afro-son—plus classic salsa standards interpreted through their distinctive sonero style.
*Limited availability. Please contact info@ndac.ca if you have a free ticket and are unable to make it, as we would love to give your space to someone on the waitlist!