Ricardo Barboza Latin Band & Orchestra

Last reviewed: August 1, 2026. Business status: Active.

Couples searching for a Toronto Latin wedding band may come across Ricardo Barboza, a Venezuelan-born singer-songwriter and performer associated with Toronto’s Latin music scene. His official English electronic press kit documents performances as a solo artist with a 10-piece band and provides a direct booking number. The site does not publish a wedding-specific package page, so couples should confirm that their date, venue and required parts of the wedding are within the current booking scope.

The verified artist website is ricardobarboza.com. It connects the Ricardo Barboza name with Toronto performances, salsa repertoire, original music and a bookable live act. This profile relies on that official domain and flags the wedding services, current lineup, prices and logistics that remain unpublished. Last reviewed: August 1, 2026.

Services and specialization

Ricardo Barboza’s official EPK describes him as a singer-songwriter and performer in Toronto’s Latin music scene. It states that his solo career included performances with a 10-piece band and identifies one live configuration as B Project Latin Band. The documented musical direction includes salsa, Latin pop and music influenced by Venezuelan salsa and folklore.

The official event archive describes a Ricardo Barboza Salsa Band performance featuring both original material and compositions associated with established salsa singers. This supports a salsa-led live-performance specialization. It does not establish specific wedding packages, ceremony services, DJ coverage, MC services or production inclusions.

• Singer and frontman-led live performances
• A documented 10-piece band format
• Original music and salsa repertoire
• Direct booking enquiries through the official EPK

Service area and who it may suit

The official EPK identifies Toronto as Ricardo Barboza’s base. Its archive documents past performances in Toronto as well as appearances in Oakville and Mississauga. These dates demonstrate a Greater Toronto Area performance history but do not define a current travel radius or guarantee service in every GTA municipality.

The act may be relevant to couples considering a salsa-focused live performance or a larger Latin band format. Couples should first confirm that weddings are currently accepted and whether the available lineup suits their venue, schedule and preferred musical balance.

• Confirmed base: Toronto, Ontario
• Past official listings include Toronto, Oakville and Mississauga
• Current travel boundaries are not published

Performance background and format

The official biography says Barboza began his solo-artist career in 2014 and performed with a 10-piece band. It also documents work with Toronto salsa groups and appearances at music and cultural events including the TD Toronto Jazz Festival, Beaches Jazz Festival, Salsa on St. Clair, Dancing on the Pier and PANAMania.

Videos identified on the EPK include Toronto live performances with a 10-piece band. The event archive also uses the name Ricardo Barboza Salsa Band. These materials help couples assess the documented performance style, but the current number of musicians, instrumentation and personnel are not stated.

• Official biography and discography
• Live-performance video references
• Archived Toronto-area event listings

Confirmed strengths and practical limitations

A confirmed practical strength is the amount of first-party performance material available: the official site provides an English EPK, biography, discography, live-video references, show gallery, event archive and booking phone number. The EPK also documents a large-band format rather than describing the act only in general terms.

The principal limitation is missing wedding-specific information. The site does not publish wedding packages, set durations, production inclusions, sample wedding timelines, travel policies or a current lineup. Its dated event archive is concentrated in 2019 and 2020, while parts of the biography discuss plans for 2021 and 2022. Couples should therefore request current details directly.

• Documented feature: 10-piece live-band history
• Documented feature: salsa and original repertoire
• Missing evidence: current wedding offering and lineup
• Missing evidence: present availability, travel policy and production inclusions

Pricing

Prices are not published. The official website does not list current wedding rates, package minimums, deposits, overtime charges, travel fees or taxes. Figures found on the legacy website belong to a different organization and must not be used for this performer.

Ask for a written, date-specific quote identifying the number of musicians, performance time, breaks, sound requirements, travel, setup and teardown. Couples should also confirm which taxes or other charges are included in the total.

• No official wedding price list
• No published package inclusions
• A direct quotation is required

Contact and booking

The official English EPK directs booking enquiries to Ricardo Barboza at 647-204-2858. The website also lists an email address specifically for press enquiries, so couples should not assume that it is the preferred booking channel.

No business street address is published on the verified artist pages, which is why this profile leaves the address field blank. Use ricardobarboza.com rather than the unrelated legacy domain formerly attached to the directory record.

• Official website: ricardobarboza.com
• Booking phone: 647-204-2858
• No official postal address published

What couples should confirm

Before booking, ask whether Ricardo Barboza is accepting weddings on your date and which musicians would appear under the quoted format. Discuss the desired role of the live music across the ceremony, cocktail hour, dinner and reception instead of assuming that every portion is offered.

The contract should identify repertoire planning, special-song requests, set lengths, breaks, arrival and sound-check timing, technical production and venue coordination. Larger ensembles can require more stage space, power and load-in time, so obtain written requirements early and share them with the venue.

• Current wedding availability and exact band size
• Songs, genres, languages and special-request policy
• Number and duration of live sets
• Sound system, microphones, lighting and stage requirements
• Load-in, sound check, breaks and teardown timing
• Travel limits and associated charges
• Deposit, cancellation, overtime and tax terms
• Liability insurance or other venue documentation

Continue planning

• Toronto wedding vendors
• Canada Wedding Directory
• Wedding Bridal Guide

Frequently asked questions

What style of music does Ricardo Barboza perform?

The official site documents salsa, original songs, Latin pop and music influenced by Venezuelan salsa and folklore. Couples should request a current repertoire list for wedding planning.

How many musicians are in Ricardo Barboza’s band?

The official EPK documents past performances with a 10-piece band. It does not confirm that every current booking uses that lineup, so the contracted number of performers should be verified.

Does Ricardo Barboza publish wedding packages or prices?

No. Prices are not published, and the official website does not provide wedding-package inclusions. A written quotation is required.

How can couples contact Ricardo Barboza about a booking?

The official English EPK provides 647-204-2858 for booking enquiries.

Does the official website list a business address or travel area?

No business postal address or defined current travel radius is published. Toronto is identified as the artist’s base, and the archive documents past performances elsewhere in the GTA.

Sources checked

• EPK — Ricardo Barboza
• EVENTS — Ricardo Barboza
• Ricardo Barboza

Phone: 647-204-2858

Website: https://www.ricardobarboza.com/