Sabor de Gràcia & Diego Cortés

Rumba en vers is a rumba show that takes poems by Catalan authors such as Josep Carner or Miquel Martí i Pol into the world of song, with Sabor de Gràcia and Diego Cortés on stage alongside twelve musicians.

Rumba en vers is a new production by Barnasants and the rumba band Sabor de Gràcia, directed by Sicus Carbonell. The project takes verses by Josep Carner, Joana Raspall, Miquel Martí i Pol and Clementina Arderiu and turns them into rumba and gypsy songs designed for dancing.

There are twelve musicians on stage. Sicus Carbonell handles vocals, guitar and direction; Jack Chakataga plays piano, sings and also directs; Selu Ferrer and Junior Carbonell provide vocals and backing vocals. The group is completed by Yerai Carbonell and Coe Jr. on percussion, Marian Rivera on flute and backing vocals, and a chamber string trio formed by Roser Loscos on violin, Alba Haro on cello and Uixi Amargós on viola.

Guests include Diego Cortés and Muchacho Serviole, both on guitar. Marian Rivera is a Cuban flautist and the daughter of Mayito Rivera, of Los Van Van. The concert takes place at the Casino de l'Aliança del Poblenou, a concert and performance venue located on the Rambla del Poblenou.