Makuza - AfroCuban (Salsa) Band

Makuza is a 9-piece afro-latin ensemble  Salsa, Merengue, Timba, and Cumbia are the most identifiable styles the band performs. Makuza originated among students of the conservatory of music of  UMKC. Led by Chilean born percussionist Pablo Sanhueza, Makuza started to perform at jazz clubs in the Kansa City metro area in 2004 , soon after its debut in the jazz scene, Makuza began playing regularly at the  Westport Beach Club (the hub of salsa music and dance in Kansas City until 2009)

Today Makuza continues to expand its musical styles and its presence in the local and regional music scene. The band has been nominated consecutively or the past four years as best latin act in Kansas City.