The Mañana Collective

Southwark International Music Festival brings to one of the most vibrant boroughs of London exceptional stars to explore classical music and cross over programmes that will entertain, uplift and inspire audiences.
Led by Cuban flautist Jose Zalba-Smith, The Mañana Collective is a powerhouse of latin rhythms, bringing Cuban and Brazilian music together explosively. It is a volatile, love loaded party bag in every corner, an unstoppable expression of joy!
The band came about when Jose met some really talented musicians at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama. They bonded over their shared love of latin rhythms and the rest, as they say, is history!