La Chiva Gantiva on NPR and at the Olympics

La Chiva Gantiva’s song “Cumbiaje” off their Pelao album was hand-picked by the Alt. Latino channel as part of the NPR show’s playlist called Into The Blue: Seven Songs For A Stormy Day At The Beach. The sound of traditional Caribbean instruments joined by bass guitar, clarinet, and saxophone produce a light-hearted, colorful sound for an audio antidepressant on overcast days.  Read the full review on their latest album by PopMatters and watch a video of “Pelao” here.
The raw, celebratory energy that La Chiva brings to their live shows earned them an invitation to play in London on July 22^nd as part of the Olympic Games festivities.  They played in front of an estimated crowd of 7,000 and continue to gain momentum embarking on their first Canadian tour with an appearance at the famous International Jazz Festival of Montreal.