Jesús Aguaje Ramos & His B.V. Orchestra
Celebrate the legacy of the legendary Buena Vista Social Club with a concert of their greatest hits, sharing traditional Cuban and Afro-Cuban music.
Jesús ‘Aguaje’ Ramos (born 1951) is a Cuban trombonist, composer, arranger and musical director best known for performing on record and live with members of Buena Vista Social Club. He has also served long stints in world-class ensembles Estrellas de Areito and Afro-Cuban Allstars.
Ramos was Rubén Gonzalez’ musical director and has been touring extensively since 1997 with various projects. He was a prominent member and musical director of the renowned Orquesta Buena Vista Social Club, which paid tribute to the music of the original Buena Vista Social Club releases with their ‘Adios’ tour.
The B.V Orchestra under the direction of Ramos celebrates the legacy of the legendary group with a new stage production and repertoire pulled from the greatest hits and deep-dive cuts.
Ramos is joined on this inaugural tour by an all-star ensemble of established Cuban musicians including ‘Betun’ Luis Mariano Valiente Marin (congas, bongo), Emilio Senon Morales Ruiz (piano) and Fabían Garcia (bass).
Performers
Jesús `Aguaje' Ramos conductor, trombone
Lorena Lazara Ramos Diaz trombone, vocals
Aldo Isidro Miranda Alvarez vocals
Geidi Chapman vocals, guitar
Emilio Senón Morales Ruiz piano
Fabían Garcia double bass
Antonia Remigo Rubio Borayo timbal, percussion
Luis `Betun' Mariano Valiente Marin congas, bongo
Rogelio Ricardo Oliva Orelly vocals, master of ceremonies
Need to know
An exclusive box package is available, which includes:
Hire of a private box (seats up to eight people).
One free drink per guest on arrival (prosecco, wine, beer or soft drink).
Dedicated host to take drinks orders throughout the event.
For your visit
This event is held at the Royal Festival Hall Southbank Centre
The Royal Festival Hall is open six days a week.
Tuesday – Sunday, 10am – 11pm
Monday, closed.
Plan your visit
The Royal Festival Hall is home to our largest auditorium as well as The Clore Ballroom, National Poetry Library, Members’ Lounge, Festival Bar & Kitchen, Ballroom Cafe and Skylon restaurant.
Getting here
Our address is Southbank Centre, Belvedere Road, London, SE1 8XX.
The nearest tube stations to us are Waterloo and Embankment; Waterloo is also the nearest train station. And more than 20 different London bus routes pass within 500 metres of our venues. More information on getting here by rail, road or river is available on our Getting here page.
We’re cash-free
Please note that we’re unable to accept cash payments across our venues.
Access
We’re working hard to remove barriers, so that our facilities and events can be accessible to as many people as possible.
All help points, toilets, performance and exhibition spaces at the Southbank Centre are accessible to all, as are the cafes, bars and restaurants. We also have excellent public transport links with step-free access.
All information about booking wheelchair spaces, step-free access, blue badge parking, access maps and guides and other help available whilst you’re here, including details about our Access Scheme, can be found on our Access page.
Food & drink
On Level 2 of our Royal Festival Hall you can grab a slice of life by the Thames with drinks and freshly made pizza at our Festival Bar & Kitchen which opens out onto our Riverside Terrace. You can grab a coffee and a slice of freshly made cake from our Ballroom Cafe. Or alternatively enjoy destination dining in the restaurant at Skylon.
From coffee to cocktails, filling favourites to fine dining, plus some of London’s best street food – it’s all here at the Southbank Centre.