SoulFuego combines funk and soul, music of the African diaspora and Latin jazz.
We believe music is a language we can all understand...
photos: Helaina
Johnson & Crystal Gloistein
Pianist, composer, and arranger Mateo Gloistein, originally from the San Francisco Bay Area, formed SoulFuego in 2006 and the band has been captivating audiences ever since. SoulFuego plays music that is rhythmic and high-energy, a blend of Latin jazz, funk and soul, inspired by the dance rhythms of Cuba and Puerto Rico. The group's repertoire includes original compositions and unique arrangements of standards with lyrics in Spanish and English.
The members of the group perform nationally and internationally, as well as each being a vital part of the Philadelphia music scene. Performing with SoulFuego are: Mateo Gloistein, piano; Rene Ginett, vocals; Tim Thompson, trumpet; Kimbal Brown, trumpet; Ernest Stuart, trombone;
Larry Toft, trombone; Darryl Yokley, saxophone; Rob Hagopian, bass; Dominique Thomas, congas; Josh Robinson, congas; Harry "Butch" Reed, drums; Francois Zayas, drums.
