Jóvenes Clásicos del Son (JCS) are known as Cuba’s ‘magnificent seven’. Awarded the prize of Best Cuban Group of 1997 by the Cuban government they have had a string of hits in Cuba. They have achieved international critical acclaim and collaborated with the likes of Compay Segundo, Winton Marsalis and Peter Gabriel. This traditional seven piece fully accoustic band defy convention and take son to powerful and exciting new heights. Mixing Cuban son with deepest elements of Cuban music together with soul, jazz, rap and funk this dynamic group are rising stars of world music.