Composed and arranged entirely by award-winning Cuban-Canadian trumpeter Alexis Baro, Afrokando is a high-energy celebration of the Cuban Big Band tradition—reimagined for the modern era. Fusing Afro-Cuban rhythms, jazz improvisation, and powerful orchestral arrangements, Baro leads a 19-piece ensemble through an explosive set of original compositions that honour the roots of Havana while speaking to the pulse of today’s global music scene. From intricate horn lines to infectious percussion and call-and-response vocals, Afrokando is a masterclass in musical craftsmanship, rooted in culture and bursting with soul.