Miguelito Valdés is widely recognized as one of Cuba’s top trumpet players of his generation. Throughout his career, he has performed with many of Cuba’s most celebrated artists and ensembles, including Pablo Milanés, Chucho Valdés, Klimax, Isaac Delgado, and the Cabaret Tropicana Orquesta. He was also part of the Latin Grammy-winning album La Rumba Soy Yo (2001). From 2000 to 2006, Miguelito toured internationally with Omara Portuondo, the legendary singer of the Buena Vista Social Club. He has shared the stage with jazz icons such as Herbie Hancock, Michael Brecker, Wayne Shorter, Danilo Pérez, and others. His recording credits include Rhythms del Mundo, collaborating with global stars like Coldplay, Sting, U2, and Maroon 5. After performing with the renowned Afro-Cuban All Stars, Miguelito moved to Canada in 2012 to join the Canadian Forces' Naden Band. Now based in Victoria, BC, he leads the vibrant 8-piece ensemble Orquesta Obatalá, delivering powerful, authentic Cuban music to audiences across the region. Orquesta Obatalá features: Miguelito Valdés – Trumpet & Director Cynthia Rodriguez – Piano Michel Rivero – Bass Hector Ramos – Congas Jose Sanchez – Drums Armando Alvarez – Alto Sax Noedy Hechavarria – Tenor Sax Lander Peña – Lead Vocal