Orquesta Akokán has been played on NTS shows including Ross Allen, with Mambo Rapidito first played on 22 February 2018.

Orquesta Akokán is a Latin jazz ensemble formed by musicians from Cuba and New York, United States. The ensemble takes inspiration from mid-twentieth century mambo musicians such as Perez Prado, Beny Moré, and Machito.

The band's 2018 eponymous debut album was nominated for a Grammy Award.