Kai Strandskov
Kai Strandskov
Kai Strandskov
Kai grew up with music in the home, and his musician parents immersed him in a wide variety of music from around the world. Today, Kai continues that spirit of discovery and he embraces a wide variety of genres.
Jason Bohl
Kai Strandskov
Jason Bohl
Jason was one of the original drummers from the start. He now resides in Nashville.
Chase Culp
Giannis Moshonas
Jason Bohl
Chase is the drummer on the song, "The Sin."
Giannis Moshonas
Giannis Moshonas
Giannis Moshonas
Giannis is the percusssionist on the song, "The Keys."
Horacio Alcantar
Giannis Moshonas
Giannis Moshonas
Horacio wrote the Spanish lyrics to the songs, "Mirame" and "Nunca he de olvidarte" (currently still in production).
Eric Snyder
Tor Dietrichson
Tor Dietrichson
Eric has written or co-written music on both full-length albums by The Rumba Kings. See credits on Allmusic
Enrique Henao
Tor Dietrichson
Enrique Henao
Enrique is the lead guitarist on the recording for the song, "The Sin." He is greatly missed. RIP
Geoffrey Castle
Geoffrey Castle
Geoffrey Castle
Geoffey is featured on the songs, "The Sin," "Gyspy's Tear," "Dance with me," "To Agalma," and "Mirame."
Peter Daniel
Seth May-Patterson
Peter Daniel
Peter is one of the band's primary saxophonists for live shows.
Brian Gunter
Brian Gunter
Peter Daniel
Brian is the primary studio cellist for the band.
He's been working with co-founder, Johnny Bacolas for almost two decades in various projects. "Brian is one of the first calls I make when a cellist is required in a studio session. Brian knows exactly what the song needs regarding the dynamics and the feel. We've performed live several times together over the years and it was always a great time." - Johnny Bacolas
Omar Haggag
Brian Gunter
Omar Haggag
Omar is a Oud player from Cairo, Egypt. He has performed at the most prestigious theaters in Cairo with some of the biggest names in the industry. Omar performs in the Arabic medley as a vocalist and Oud player.
Esam Jameel
Brian Gunter
Omar Haggag
Esam is a vocalist from Baghdad, Iraq that performs with The Rumba Kings during the Arabic medley, which is one of the most beautiful performances in the show!
Arcobaleno Strings
Meet the string quartet that accompanies The Rumba Kings at their shows