Twice Latin Grammy Winners: The Living Legend of Cuban Son.
Returning to Japan to Celebrate the 31st Anniversary.
¡Vívela! Salsa Tour 2026
- - - Advance Tickets: Available via Major Ticket Outlets starting June. - - -
Sep. 19 (Sat) : ISLA DE SALSA (Fukuoka)
Sep. 21 (Mon / holiday) : Tokyo (Shibuya CLUB QUATTRO)
Sep. 22 (Tue / holiday) : Nagoya (Nagoya CLUB QUATTRO)
Sep. 23 (Wed / holiday) : Osaka (Umeda CLUB QUATTRO)
** Details of each performance will be announced as soon as they are decided.
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Cuba’s traditional sounds re-energized for a new generation
Septeto Santiaguero, two-time Latin Grammy winners and one of the leading exponents of Cuba's musical heritage, brings the authentic grooves of the island’s eastern region back to Japan this summer. The intoxicating emotions of the son, the guaracha, and the bolero—reintroduced to a global audience by the Buena Vista Social Club—are given a powerful new shot of energy by this masterful eight-piece ensemble from Santiago de Cuba.
The intention of leader Fernando Dewar is not to dwell on a nostalgic feeling for a bygone sound or compete with the urban intensity of Havana’s timba bands. Instead, he strips down traditional Cuban styles to their essential swing, recharging them with fresh vocal harmonies, fat basslines, driving tres and guitar hooks, and sizzling trumpet runs that conjure up the scorching heat of Santiago de Cuba. Applying this approach to a mix of original material and revisited classics, Septeto Santiaguero offers a powerful demonstration that reimagined traditional forms still have a strong relevance for contemporary generations.
Since its formation in 1995, the group has emerged as a key force for revitalizing the island’s traditional sounds. Now celebrating their 31st anniversary, they have reinforced their status through award-winning albums and collaborations with salsa legends such as Rubén Blades, Ismael Miranda, Oscar D’León, and José Alberto “El Canario.”
More than just a concert, this long-awaited return is a celebration of three decades of musical excellence. Step into the heat and the rhythmic embrace of Santiago de Cuba’s finest—the ultimate grand finale to your summer!
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Special Guest: MAYITO (Ex-frontman of Los Van Van)
Joining the Tokyo, Nagoya, and Osaka Tour!
Mayito Rivera from Cuba
For over 20 years, he shone as the main frontman of the legendary band Los Van Van. His overwhelming vocal power and expressive range have earned him numerous prestigious accolades, including the Latin Grammy Awards. Since launching his solo career, his one-of-a-kind voice has continued to captivate fans across the globe.
Profile
Septeto Santiaguero from Cuba
Fundado en 1995 en Santiago de Cuba, el Septeto Santiaguero se ha convertido en uno de los máximos exponentes de la música tradicional cubana. Con un estilo que respeta el formato clásico del septeto ̶ guitarra, tres, bongó, claves, maracas, contrabajo, trompeta ̶ y una energía renovada, la agrupación mezcla tradición y baile auténtico para el público de hoy.
• Más de 30 años de trayectoria en escenarios nacionales e internacionales.
• Ganadores del Latin Grammy Awards en 2015 por No Quiero Llanto ‒ Tributo a Los Compadres, y en 2018 por A Mí Qué ‒ Tributo a los Clásicos Cubanos.
• Numerosas giras por Europa, Japón y América.
La propuesta artística del Septeto Santiaguero se centra en revivir el son, la guaracha, el bolero-son y otras vertientes del legado cubano oriental, con arreglos contemporáneos que permiten conectar tanto con el público clásico como con nuevas generaciones.
Members
Fernando Dewar
Director (tres, vocals)
Deyvis Yirat Hechevarria
(Guitar & vocals)
Inocencio Heredia Castillo
(Minor percussion & vocals)
Giraldo Bravo Ramírez
(Minor Percussion & vocals)
Pedro Dominico Roble
(Baby Bass)
Yoilan Zamora Guibert
(Percussion)
Alain Antonio Dragoni Cotorruelo
(Trumpet & chorus)
Carlos Rafael Danger Plana
(Bongos)
Tour Schedule
Ticket Information
Advance Tickets Available Nationwide Starting June
We will announce the details of each performance as they are confirmed.
General Information
| Title: | Septeto Santiaguero - ¡Vívela! Salsa Tour 2026 |
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| Artist: | Septeto Santiaguero (Cuba) Music genres: Cuban music, tropical, son |
| General Organizer: | NPO Tiempo Iberoamericano (3F Daimyo11511 Bldg., 1-15-11 Daimyo, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka 810-0041) |
| Collaboration: | TBA |
| Support: | TBA |
¡Vívela! History
Each summer since 2002, Latin culture center NPO Tiempo Iberoamericano based in Fukuoka-Japan, has been organizing a Asia-Pacific tour of the world's top-ranking salsa bands. "Enjoy life through music!" is the tour concept we want to shout out, encouraging people to do just that, and creating a space for genuine communication among people. Also embodied in the idea of a "salsa tour" is not just the musical genre "salsa,"but also the original meaning of the word, "sauce," which in this case implies a cultural mix of nationalities, generations and genders that draws beyond cultural divides to create new values in the heart of Asia-Pacific.
TROMBORANGA Salsa Orchestra
Multinational
Sep. 20 - Sep. 28, 2025
6 concerts in 6 cities
Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka Fukuoka (Isla de Salsa), Okinawa, Taipei
Juan Formell y LOS VAN VAN
Cuba
Aug. 27 - Sep. 2, 2023
5 concerts in 4 cities
Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka and Fukuoka (Isla de Salsa)
Septeto Santiaguero
Cuba
Sep.20 - Sep. 22, 2022
3 concerts in 3 cities
Tokyo, Nagoya and Osaka
Elito Revé y su Charangón
Cuba
Aug.20 - Sep. 1, 2019
10 concerts in 9 cities
Sapporo, Yamagata, Miyagi, Gunma, Tokyo, Nagoya, Kyoto, Osaka and Fukuoka (Isla de Salsa)
Maykel Blanco y su Salsa Mayor
Cuba
Aug. 29 - Sep 2, 2018
4 concerts in 4 cities
Tokyo, Nagoya, Fukuoka (Isla de Salsa) and Okinawa
TROMBORANGA Salsa Orchestra
Spain
Aug 20, 2016 - Aug 28, 2016
6 concerts in 5 cities
Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka, Fukuoka (2 days at Isla de Salsa) and Okinawa
Maykel Blanco y su Salsa Mayor
Cuba
Aug 8, 2015 - Aug 16, 2015
7 concerts in 6 cities
Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka, Fukuoka (2 days at Isla de Salsa) and Shanghai
EL GRAN COMBO de Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico
Aug 30, 2014 - Sep 14, 2014
10 concerts in 9 cities
Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka, Hiroshima, Fukuoka (2 days at Isla de Salsa), Shanghai, Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane
HAVANA D'PRIMERA
Cuba
Aug 24, 2013 - Sep 1, 2013
7 concerts in 7 cities
Tokyo, Naogya, Osaka, Hiroshima, Fukuoka (2 days at Isla de Salsa), Sapporo, Sydney and Melbourne.
EL GRAN COMBO de Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico
Aug 30, 2014 - Sep 14, 2014
10 concerts in 9 cities
Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka, Hiroshima, Fukuoka (2 days at Isla de Salsa), Shanghai, Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane
CALLE REAL
Sweden
Aug 06, 2011 - Aug 11, 2011
5 concerts in 5 cuidades
Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka and Fukuoka (2 days at Isla de Salsa).
Juan Formell y LOS VAN VAN
Cuba
Aug 3, 2010 - Aug 15, 2010
7 concerts in 7 cities
Tokyo, Nagoya, Fukuoka (2 days at Isla de Salsa), Melbourne, Brisbane and Sydney (Sydney Opera House).
Juan Luis Guerra y 4.40
Dominican Republic
Aug 9, 2009 in Fukuoka (Isla de Salsa)
Aug 11, 2009 in Tokyo
Special guest: YUMURI (Cuba)
LA-33
Colombia
Aug 8, 2008 - Aug 17, 2008
7 concerts in 7 cities
Tokyo, Miyagi, Nagoya, Kanazawa, Kyoto, Hiroshima and Fukuoka (2 days at Isla de Salsa).
Oscar D’ Leon
Venezuela
Aug, 9, 2007 - Aug 18, 2007
9 concerts in 8 cities
Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka, Miyagi, Gunma, Hiroshima and Fukuoka (2 days at Isla de Salsa).
Special performance: Aug 17 at Melon Ax, Corea del Sur organized by A & A.
Juan Formell y Los Van Van
Cuba
Aug 10, 2005 - Aug 21, 2005
10 concerts in 8 cities: Tokyo, Sapporo, Nagoya, Osaka, Miyagi, Gunma, Kanazawa, Hiroshima and Fukuoka (2 days at Isla de Salsa).
Aug 3, 2006 - Aug 21, 2006
9 days in 8 cities: Gunma, Tokyo, Miyagi, Kanazawa, Yokohama, Nagoya, Osaka and Fukuoka (2 days at Isla de Salsa).
Manolito y su Trabuco
Cuba
Aug 21, 2003 - Aug 31, 2003
8 concerts in 7 cities: Tokyo, Nagoya, Kyoto, Osaka, Kitakyushu, Kumamoto and Fukuoka (2 days at Isla de Salsa).
Aug 5, 2004 - Aug 22, 2004
10 concerts in 8 cities: Tokyo, Sapporo, Nagoya, Osaka, Miyagi, Gunma, Kanazawa, Hiroshima and Fukuoka (2 days at Isla de Salsa).
David Calzado y su Charanga Habanera
Cuba
Aug 8, 2002 - Aug 18, 2002
6 concerts in 5 cities
Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, Kumamoto and Fukuoka (2 days at Isla de Salsa).
20 editions of rhythm, movement, and connection... Let's keep making things happen.