Orquesta Bembé

Fans call Bembé

“HIGH ENERGY” “ALWAYS FULL OF SURPRISES ” “AVANCE & BEMBE ARE #1” “BEST MUSIC I HAVE HEARD IN 20YRS”

The new San Francisco salsa group sensation, Bembé or (BEM-BAY) meaning “Fiesta” or “Party”, is the fastest-growing salsa band in the Bay Area today. It is now catching buzz all over North America & Internationally.  The group has a unique sound with dancers and music lovers asking for more.

Bembe was formed in 2012 by Christian Pepin and Pianist / Composer, Arranger Erick Peralta. The concept was very simple, a 10-piece band with the sound and elegant sophistication of a big orchestra.  A very unique sound when it pertains to Salsa, Latin Jazz, Tropical, and Traditional Cuban & Puerto Rican music. Bembé has been taking the Bay Area by storm, in 2013 fans caught wind of the group and immediately started raving about each show and their high-energy performances. 

Since then, Bembé has been secretly putting together a record bringing a global edge to timeless salsa records, infused with their own unique styles and rhythms, sure to please salsa and music lovers alike.  All these amazing fans and musicians make the Bembé what it truly is. Rest assured, Bembé is a band you will never forget. Look out for this 10-piece ensemble, for their intention is simple... to entertain the fans and always raise the bar with fresh new music and spreading SWING all over the world.

Their debut EP will be released this summer of 2023 and will be available on iTunes, Spotify, & other major online music stores.