Juno-nominated, Toronto-based group, Battle of Santiago, combines classic Afro-Cuban rhythms and vocals with a distinctly Canadian post-rock spirit and sensibility. 

Battle of Santiago is strongly rooted, as a Cuban musical talent, in Toronto, which includes one of the largest Cuban expat communities in North America. They are leaders in Canada’s thriving Latin music scene.

The band’s upcoming release La Migra dives deep into Afro-Cuban waters, mixing Afro-Cuban Yoruba chants with subtle electronica and rumbas with post-rock experimentalism. The sound is more than just Radiohead meets Fela Kuti, there is some cumbia tinged with dub Latin rock and smooth funk. 

Battle of Santiago has showcased at conferences like Mundial Montreal and CINARS. They have toured in Canada, USA, France, Spain, and the Netherlands. They have performed at festivals including Luminato, Guelph Jazz Festival, Harrison Festival for the Arts, Hillside Music festival, Amsterdam Roots Festival, Worldfest, and at venues like Joe’s Pub in NYC, the Kennedy Center in Washington, and the Levitt Pavilion in Los Angeles, just to name a few!

Prismatic is excited for Battle of Santiago to come and rock the stage – be sure to wear your dancing shoes!

Press Quotes

“this Toronto collective conjure up a distinctive hybrid of Afrobeat, salsa and funk.” 

Neil Spencer – The Guardian, UK 

“trust me. This is some good shit.” 

Annalise Domenighini – Noisey Music, New York, NY