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Featuring Yacel Sagarra (vocals/guitar) and Rubim de Toledo (bass), the Navegantes Japan Tour 2026 offers a musical dialogue between Cuba and Brazil, where Latin American tradition meets a contemporary vision open to improvisation.
Accompanied by leading Japanese musicians in each city, the project expands to incorporate jazz piano, Afro-Latin percussion, and dynamic rhythm sections to enhance the groove and harmonic depth.
The repertoire includes Cuban and Brazilian classics, original compositions and new songs, making each concert a unique, intimate and vibrant experience.
Beyond world-class musicianship, this is a true multi-cultural meeting. Yacel is a Cuban resident of Japan, Rubim is Brazilian-Canadian, and the invited Japanese performers are renown Latin musicians.
Osaka
5.9 Sat
Chove Chuva
¥4000
17:30 OPEN / 18:00 START
INVITED MUSICIANS
Toru Nakajima (piano)
Hiroshi Kamezaki (perc)
Nagoya
5.10 Sun
Mr. Kenny's
¥3500
12:30 OPEN / 14:00 START
INVITED MUSICIANS
Hiroshi Kamezaki (perc)
TokYo
5.11 Mon
Keystone Club
¥5000
19:00 OPEN / 20:15 START
INVITED MUSICIANS
Gen Ogimi (perc)
Suguho Kishi (drums)
Kei Hatakeyama (piano)
CHIBA
5.17 Sun
Caña
¥3500
14:30 OPEN / 16:00 START
INVITED MUSICIANS
Gen Ogimi (perc)
Call to reserve tickets
Chove Chuva
大阪市西区京町堀 1-13-2
藤原ビル2F
Tel. 06-6225-3003
Mr. Kenny's
名古屋市中区金山5丁目1-5
満ビル2F
Tel. 052-881-1555
Keystone Club
東京都港区六本木7-4-12
ジャスミンビル2F
Tel. 03-6721-1723
Caña
千葉県長生郡一宮町
東浪見7520-1
Tel. 0475-40-0818
Navegantes
The tour title comes from Yacel and Rubim's first collaboration, sparked by their work together during Rubim's debut tour in Japan in 2024.
It is an immense honor to share with Rubim the stage and our passion for music.
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A native of Santiago de Cuba, Yacel Sagarra is a singer, songwriter, and producer based in Japan since 2014. With over 20 years of experience, he blends classic son, bachata, and Afro-Latin rhythms into a vibrant performance that connects with audiences across Asia, the Americas, and Europe.
His ability to write and produce emotive songs and sing in multiple languages has enabled him to lead projects like SAGARRA STUDIO and release the albums Amor y Silencio (2022) and Tribute Album to Ñico Saquito (2025), as well as singles Se Va (2025) and--with his band Son D.K'Libre--Otra Cosa (2026). His latest work combines Cuban tradition with innovation, attracting new generations of listeners.
Beyond excited to collaborate on this Japan tour. ‘Navegantes’ x Yacel Sagarra!
Rubim de Toledo is an award-winning Canadian bassist and composer whose music reflects his Brazilian heritage and deep roots in jazz. Blending Latin and other influences with contemporary styles, his work is defined by rhythmic vitality, expressive improvisation, and a global perspective.
Awards include the 2021 Western Canadian Music Award for Instrumental Artist of the Year and Jazz Artist of the Year in 2018. He has also earned multiple nominations, including Global Artist of the Year.
Employed as Head of Performance and Bass at MacEwan University, he is also the musical director for Decidedly Jazz Danceworks. He has released seven albums of original music and is a founding member of the bands 'Montuno West', 'Bomba', and 'Maracujah'.
This tour is supported by the Edmonton Arts Council.
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Yacel Sagarra
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Rubim de Toledo
INVITED MUSICIANS
Sagarra Studio | Encanto Tropical