Cuban Creatives & Performing Art Events in Washington, DC

Son Cubano Subterráneo draws their inspiration from Cuba’s rich musical heritage, adding their own style and signature sound. Son Cubano Subterráneo draws their inspiration from Cuba’s rich musical heritage, adding their own style and signature sound. This six-piece ensemble has been entertaining dancers and listeners throughout the Washington DC metro area since 2024, performing Cuban “Son,” the musical style at the core of Latin salsa dance music. Son Cubano's sound includes authentic Cuban instruments anda deep repertoire of styles, tempos and songs from all the greats including Buena Vista Social Club, Arsenio Rodriguez, Celia Cruz,Tito Puente, Oscar D’Leon, and many others, with some surprises thrown in. Bandleader and Cuban tres player Josh Schneck formed the band in 2024. He’s joined by singer Steven Falcon, Fran Vielma on congas, Eduardo Padua on bongos and hand percussion, Matvei OK so therefore Come on Sigalov on guitar and violin, and the amazing Gabriel Vivas on upright bass. as the Brooklyn Academy of Music, SOB's, and Le Poisson Rouge. The band has also released several critically acclaimed albums, including Somos Latinos (2013) and Los Habaneros NYC (2018), which can be streamed directly on platforms like Spotify and Apple Music.