Cassava Latin Band

Cassava plays Latin styles from across the Americas, including salsa, bolero, and cha-cha-cha from Cuba, bossa nova and samba from Brazil, cumbia from Colombia, and contemporary Latin jazz. The band also performs original compositions alongside these traditions.

The band plays a busy schedule of private functions, festivals, clubs, and special events across Canada. Bookings are arranged directly with band leader Rodrigo Chavez.

Cassava has been performing since 1997, with festival appearances including the Canadian National Exhibition, Taste of the Danforth, and the Ritmo y Color Latin Festival at Harbourfront. The band toured the Maritimes in 2007 and was an official performing band for the 2015 Pan Am Games.

The band runs rhythm and dance workshops for schools, community groups, and corporate events. These workshops invite full audience participation and introduce Latin American music and culture.