Established in 1993 by the dynamic singer-songwriter Maria Isolina, Sol y Rumba stands as a beacon of Latin musical excellence in the heart of the D.C. metropolitan area. Our ensemble comprises some of the region's most talented musicians, each boasting an impressive musical pedigree.
From sharing the stage with comedy legend George Lopez to serenading the grand opening of Christina Saralegui's furniture line, and the honor of performing at former President Barack Obama's inaugural ball, Sol y Rumba has woven a rich tapestry of musical experiences over the years.
Whether you're envisioning the intimate ambiance of a 3-piece band for a cocktail hour or the vibrant energy of an 12-piece Latin ensemble for your wedding, Sol y Rumba has the perfect soundtrack for your fiesta.
Why Choose Sol y Rumba?
Immerse your event in the pulsating rhythms and soulful melodies of Sol y Rumba. Serving the Maryland, Washington D.C., and Virginia areas, we are your premier choice for an authentic Latin musical experience. Let us elevate your celebration to new heights and create memories that resonate long after the last note.
Book Sol y Rumba today and let the music speak volumes at your next event!
MARIA ISOLINA
Founder
EST 1988: María Isolina began her humble beginnings singing in small coffee shops in the D.C. area to later becoming a multi-award winning and critically acclaimed Honduran singer-songwriter.
Her powerful voice, poetic lyricism, and dynamic, música Latina performance create uplifting experiences for all audiences. Currently her 3 children are active members in the band sharing the stage along side her and as lead vocalists.
Maria also has two albums on the market. Her first album, self-titled María Isolina (1998), and her second album, Oro y Arcilla (2004).
With over 30 years of experience our latin music features classic songs from Carlos Vives, Joe Arroyo, Celia Cruz and Juan Luis Guerra.
Our latin music genres include Salsa, Merengue, Cumbia, Bachata, Cha Cha Cha, and more! We can aslo perform american pop songs by using our english speaking vocalists.
The band is able to provide their own sound equipment for events. We can also bring a lighting system and latin dancers for an additional fee.
Great for weddings, corporate events, festivals, concerts, galas, birthday parties, and school performances.
5-12 Piece Band
Starts at $1000
Our mariachi band features acoustic melodies from Mexico and classic mariachi attire (charro).
Our band is able to stroll during your event keeping a low foot print. They require no sound equipment, but for an added fee they can bring a sound system if needed.
Great for birthday parties, ceramonies, corporate events, concerts, festivals, cocktail hour, and serenades.
3-7 Piece Band
Starts at $879
Our bolero duo and trio features instrumental ballads from Cuba, Puerto Rico, Mexico, Paraguay, and more.
Great for cocktail hour, bridal shower, serenades, ceramonies, and small venues.
Guitar | Harp | Singer | Percussionist
Starts at $619
For an intimate performance our soloists are a great option for a variety of events. Our instrumentalists can perform acoustically or with a small PA system.
For grand openings and sporting events our vocalists are able to sing the national anthem. Upon availability we even have performers who sing in up to four languages.
Great for cocktail hour, bridal shower, serenades, ceramonies, and small venues.
Guitar | Harp | Violin | Piano | Singer
Starts at $349
Add our latin DJ to play during your events dinner time, bands musical breaks, or to finish your party with a bang! Our DJ's play a variety of latin music that can get the crowd going from start to finish.
Send us your favorite songs/music genres to customize your partys musical needs. Basic lighting and PA system is included with our DJ.
Additional lighting, PA speakers, or MC services can be added for additional fees.
Starts at $299
We specialize in a variety of Latin music genres, including salsa, merengue, cumbia, mariachi, and more.
We embrace music from Central/South America and the Carribean, but can also accomodate english language songs as well.
Many of our band members sing in up to 3-4 different languages.
We've been around for 30 years, and have played at numerous events and venues throughout the DC metro area.
We perform at all types of events, including weddings, corporate events, festivals, and private parties.
Our band can provide soloists, duos, trios, and up to a full size 11-piece band for your event.
Yes with a minimum of 2-months notice we can accomodate sepcial song requests for an additional fee.
If the band already knows the song, no extra fees are assesed.
Absolutely! We post monthly to our social media accounts of all the different venues we perform at. We'll even post upcoming live performance dates.
Please follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube @solyrumbaband
Yes, we provide our own sound equipment, including speakers, microphones, and other necessary equipment for the performance.
If a venue requiers a larger PA system due to square footgae/audeince size then additional fees can be added.
Our pricing varies due to a number of factors:
Please contact us for a personalized quote.
We recommend booking the band as soon as possible to ensure availability, but we can sometimes accommodate last-minute requests depending on our schedule.
We primarily serve the DC metro area, including Maryland, Virginia, and Washington DC.
Yes, we are available for travel outside of the DC metro area for additional fees.
Please contact us for more information.