Orchestra Mambo International

Orchestra Mambo International at Band on the Wall

Orchestra Mambo International is a powerhouse 13-piece Latin big band formed in late 2022 by salsa DJ Lubi Jovanovic (DJ Lubi) and trombonist/composer Jonny Enright (Grupo X). Bringing together top musicians from across Venezuela, Colombia, Cuba, Spain, Brazil, and the UK, the group celebrates the golden era of mambo, salsa dura, and Afro-Cuban jazz, while delivering it with a fresh, contemporary energy.

Drawing inspiration from Latin music legends Tito Puente, Machito, Eddie Palmieri, Celia Cruz, Ray Barretto, and Tito Rodriguez, OMI have quickly become a force on the UK Latin and jazz scenes. Their thrilling live shows have lit up festivals such as Glastonbury, Leeds Jazz Festival, and Musicport, and sold out venues including The Forge (London), Brudenell Social Club (Leeds), and Band on the Wall (Manchester). They also featured in a celebrated BBC 6 Music session for Cerys Matthews at the legendary Maida Vale Studios. Individual members have performed with a diverse range of international stars, including Joe Bataan, Jimmy Sabater, Tito Allen, Adalberto Santiago, Elbow, Gregory Isaacs, Corinne Bailey-Rae, The New Mastersounds, Julian Lennon, and Fairground Attraction, reflecting the band’s outstanding musical pedigree and stylistic breadth.