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serving NYC and beyond since 1986
TROPICAL MUSIC PRODUCTIONS began providing Steel Drum & Caribbean music in 1986. Now in our 38th year (!) we have played at many Fortune 500 events, for the King of Morocco in Marrakesh, on The View and countless private clubs/residences from NY to FL. "Marimba Man" Arthur Lipner plays marimba, steel drums and vibes in these groups and has appeared on 50+ albums. Our long-standing success is a testament to our elite class of NYC-based musicians.
THE CARIBBEAN CRUISERS
NYC's 1st call The Caribbean Cruisers have performed at 2000+ engagements.
Musical virtuosity, Marimba Man, top-notch customer service and early arrival are the keys to our continued popularity!
PARTY BAND
Corporate/Private
Party Band (7 players) Vocals/Marimba
Party Band (5 players) Vocals/Marimba
SMALL GROUPS
Instrumental
Cocktail Hours Ambience
Steel Drum & Marimba trio, instrumental
Caribbean Cruisers Steel Band on NBC's 'The View"
CONCERTS
Indoors/Outdoors
Large/Small Stage
2023 Concert (7 players) Levitt Pavilion (CT)
2022 Concert (5 players) Worldwide Plaza NYC
Click here for email inquiry, we'll reply within 12 hours. Include your event date, time, location, budget ($650 minimum except for 501c3's). If urgent, including recording/tv/film, leave msg at 203.300.5218.
MEXICALI MARIMBA BAND
"If guacamole then Mexicali Marimba!" Let Mexicali serve up authentic marimba music from Mexico/Guatemala at your event. Mexicali Marimba was created for the Americares 2015 Annual Gala. The band has performed several times for Americares, and other organizations including NYC's Mexican Embassy.
Mexicali Americares 2 marimbas, 6 players
Mexicali NYC rooftop 1 marimba, 4 players
Mexicali Americares Samba Dancers Jam!
This fun, unusual and exciting group can perform as small as a trio (two play marimba, one hand percussion). For a larger sound check out the above videos of our 4 and 6-piece ensembles. Entertaining to watch, great to listen to!
Click here for email inquiry, we'll reply within 12 hours. Include your event date, time, location, budget ($500 minimum except for 501c3's). If urgent, including recording/tv/film, leave msg at 203.300.5218.
Brazilian and Jazz Vibes band infos coming soon!
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