This sizzling band of young Cuban musicians delivers the perfect recipe for the evening portion of our season opener. Bamboleo’s new brand of a hot, funky-flavored son called timba, is the sound of the new Cuba. Founder and band director Lazaro Valdez leads this world-renowned 14-piece fusion of traditional son, R&B, rap, and jazz-fusion. Their music is a tour-de-force of rhythm and song. It’s an invitation to “despelote,” “to let it all hang out,” and the seductive melodies and driving beats will leave you no choice but to be up and on your feet.