Afrokando is a high-energy celebration of the Cuban Big Band tradition—reimagined for the modern era. The album’s bold artistic vision and exceptional musicianship earned Alexis Baró Y La Big Band a 2026 JUNO Award nomination for Jazz Album of the Year: Group.

With Afro-Cuban rhythms, jazz improvisation, and powerful orchestral arrangements, Baró leads a 19-piece ensemble through an explosive collection 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 dynamic call-and-response passages, Afrokando is a masterclass in musical craftsmanship—deeply rooted in culture, history, and rhythmic innovation.

Widely praised for revitalizing the nearly forgotten Cuban Big Band format for contemporary audiences, Alexis Baró Y La Big Band stands at the forefront of modern Afro-Cuban jazz on the international stage.