Battle of Santiago

Afro-cuban rhythms, screaming rock guitars, dub basslines and soaring horns and flutes, we call it Afro-Cuban Post-Rock.

Battle of Santiago Release their latest Album: Queen and Judgement.
After their 2018 Juno nomination in the World Music Album of the Year Category for ‘La Migra,’ the band’s next recording mission saw them trace their own influences to Cuba, where they wrote and recorded much of what took shape as their next full-length album. Informed by the esoteric culture and spirit of Santeria while retaining the experimental broodiness they have come to be known for, ‘Queen & Judgement’ is as diverse as ever. 

Battle of Santiago combines ancient Afro-Cuban rhythms and chants with a distinctly Canadian post-rock spirit and sensibility. Fused by dynamic elements of jazz, the result is a party-forward experience that has brought them to stages across the globe, including NYC’s legendary Joe’s Pub, and festivals across Canada, the US, Spain, France, The Netherlands and more.