Santiago Soul Stars

Santiago Soul Stars

Substantial Afro Cuban Band ‘Santiago Soul Stars’ breathe new life into some of the greatest Latin compositions of the last half century. Featuring music from artists as diverse as Tito Puente, Stevie Wonder, Eddie Palmieri, Mondo Grosso and Incognito, this group’s sound is contagious – the ‘Santiago Soul Stars’ will get you up and dancing!

Karl Benton (keyboards and musical director), Henrique Morales (bass and vocals) Edwin Westermeier (percussion and vocals) and drummer Lance Bentley are joined by Dixon Nacey on guitar, Finn Scholes on trumpet and Hadyn Godfrey on Trombone.

SIZE: 5-7 Large Band

STYLES: World, Latin, Funk, Afro-Cuban, Salsa, Jazz, Dance


A big thank you to you and the band. You were super easy to work with and the music was fantastic! Will definitely be recommending.
— Vanessa Dummett (Flexicards Function, August 2018)

Titirangi Festival Of Music 2015 were lucky enough to have Santiago Soul Stars perform... they opened for Nathan Haines and thrilled the audience with a group comprised of real heavyweights from the NZ music industry, playing a blazing set of Latin music covering Afro Cuban, Samba, Funk and Jazz... It was our pleasure to work with them and we look forward to a return visit.
— Organiser's Feedback (TMF 2015)


What can I say. What an amazing line up – you guys rocked it. We we’re just so lucky to have 2 of the best line up’s in Auckland on the night. It was just so awesome.
— Mark Rice, CBD (December 2018)