Rumba Calzada's countless performances, festivals, tours and sold out shows across Canada, the US, Malaysia and Philippines has set a standard for authentic Latin Jazz and Salsa music.
Originally formed in 1991 by Boying Geronimo and now headed by his son, Raphael Geronimo, the band has recorded five albums with an array of nominations, including a Juno Award (2003 World Music Album of the Year), Westcoast Music Awards (2002 Outstanding World Recording of the Year) and Canadian Independent Music Awards (2002 Best Global Album).
Their 2007 release, Rumba Calzada Album 4, was nominated for a 2008 Western Canadian Music Award for Outstanding World Recording of the Year. In 2008 the band performed at the Borneo Jazz Festival, in Sarawak, Malaysia and was voted the "crowd favourite" to return in 2009. In 2023 a Latin Jazz / Salsa flavoured arrangement of the 1979 hit song ‘Pop Muzik’ by M Robin Scott recorded with Rumba Calzada was released on April 22, 2023 Record Store Day.
The band’s latest 2023 release, Rumba Calzada Feel the Sun ,was nominated for a 2024 Western Canadian Music Award for Global Artist of the Year.
“Canadian based Rumba Calzada brought the house down with their eclectic mix of Latin, Salsa and Afro-Cuban rhythms.”
“If great things are worth waiting for then this soulful almost mesmerizing, project proves it.”
“...a world class Latin Band.”
“This one stays in the CD player. A classic.”
“...guaranteed to move your feet and reach your soul.”