UB40 and Jesus 'Aguaje' Ramos and his Buena Vista Orchestra

Formed in Birmingham in 1978, UB40 became the world's most successful reggae band, selling over 100 million records and spending over 11 combined years on the UK album charts. Their stable initial line-up lasted thirty years, and in 2023 they released their album UB45.

Jesús "Aguaje" Ramos, born in Pinar del Río, Cuba, is a celebrated trombonist, composer, and musical director. He is renowned as an original leader of The Buena Vista Social Club, performing classic Cuban genres like son, bolero, and danzón. Ramos has collaborated with icons like Ibrahim Ferrer and Rubén González, and his work is featured in the acclaimed "Buena Vista Social Club" documentary. His orchestra preserves this rich musical heritage.