Music Duo 8001088

Genres: Salsa, Bachata, Merengue, Latin Pop, Bossa Nova, Jazz Standards, Acoustic Covers, Tropical Fusion, Rock and Pop
Languages: English, Spanish

Duo Experience
2020–2021 Live streaming sessions – Sessions Live Platform
2019 Norwegian Cruise Line – Ship NCL EPIC, NCL Sky
2018 Norwegian Cruise Line – Ship NCL Spirit
2017 Norwegian Cruise Line – Ship NCL EPIC
2016 Norwegian Cruise Line – Ship NCL Sky
2016 Sheraton Grand Doha Resort & Convention Hotel – Latino Bar & Restaurant
2012 Intercontinental Hotel Abu Dhabi – Bar & Restaurant
2011 Intercontinental Hotel Amman Jordan – Summer Buffet
2009 Intercontinental Hotel Doha Qatar – Paloma Restaurant
2008 Intercontinental Hotel Bahrain – Clip Bar
2007 Holiday Inn Nicosia Cyprus – Marco Polo Bar & Restaurant
2006 Rotana Beach Abu Dhabi – Trader Vic’s Bar & Restaurant
2006 Holiday Inn Nicosia Cyprus – Marco Polo Bar & Restaurant
2005 Intercontinental Hotel Abu Dhabi – El Torito Restaurant

Julián – Multi-Instrumentalist & Musical Director
Nationality: Colombian
Residence: Bogotá, Colombia
Languages: Spanish (native), English (intermediate)

Education
March 2015 Specialist in University Teaching – Universidad El Bosque
June 2009 Master in Musical Arts – ASAB, Universidad Distrital Francisco José de Caldas

Experience
Current Co-founder, Director, Arranger, Composer, and Lead Percussionist – Mambo Candela Ensemble
2016–2019 Lead percussionist – Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL EPIC, Sky, Spirit)
2016 Sheraton Grand Doha Resort & Convention Hotel – Percussionist
2008–2012 Intercontinental Hotels (Abu Dhabi, Doha, Bahrain, Amman) – Percussionist
2006–2007 Holiday Inn Nicosia Cyprus – Percussionist
2006 Rotana Beach Abu Dhabi – Percussionist
2005–2021 Founder, Director, and Arranger – TropiMambo Band
2009–2010 Arranger, Assistant Director, and Principal Percussionist – Tributo Big Band
2006–2010 Composer, Arranger, and Percussionist – Conmoción Orquesta
2014 Music Teacher – Rochester School
2022–2024 Lead Instructor – DJ Beats Bogotá School of Music Production
2019–Present Co-founder, Composer, and Workshop Leader – Arte Sonoro SAS

Esmeralda – Lead Vocalist & Percussionist
Genres: Latin, Blues, Jazz, R&B, Ballad, Rock pop, Bossa nova
Languages: Spanish, English
Instruments: Guitar, piano, minor percussion

Experience
2021 Singer Señoritas Bar, Cielo Hotel (Doha), MCG Genpower Iraq
July–Dec 2019 Singer, pianist, guitarist – Crown Plaza Suhar
June 2018 – March 2019 Singer, pianist, guitarist – Hilton Hotel Doha, Trader Vic’s
July – Dec 2017 Singer, pianist – Rotana Hotel, Erbil Kurdistan, Bond Bar
2016–2017 Singer, pianist, dancer – Sheraton Hotel Bahrain, Al Nada Bar
2009 Singer, guitarist – Le Meridien Hotel Abu Dhabi, Tahitian Restaurant
2007–2009 Singer, guitarist – Sheraton Hotel Abu Dhabi, El Sombrero Restaurant