“I had really built up my week in the Finca in my imagination and amazingly what I found actually exceeded what I’d dreamt. The place is quiet and beautiful: I’d forgotten there were that many stars in the sky. A week spent with lovely people doing something I love… I felt at home the moment I arrived, largely because of Dave and Vicky, who are not only talented teachers and inspiring musicians but great people too. “ Andy, 2021
Finca Ará Oko is a creative retreat born from our love of music, nature, and community. As percussionists who spent decades working in London, we dreamt of a space where people could immerse themselves in music and creativity without limits, surrounded by peace and natural beauty.
That dream became reality here in Andalusia. Our off-grid farmhouse rests between the Mediterranean Sea and the Sierra Nevada mountains, embraced by almond groves, fig trees, and vineyards. Just 15 minutes from the town of Cádiar, the finca offers both seclusion and connection—a sanctuary where creativity flourishes.
Building on Bombo Productions, our London-based community arts organisation, we created Finca Ará Oko to welcome guests into a world of music, learning, and renewal.
Meet the Team
David Pattman – A drummer and percussionist with roots in jazz and Latin music, David has toured internationally and recorded with Paul McCartney, Jacob Collier, Omara Portuondo, Bebo Valdez, and AfroCubism, among many others. A sworn ritual batá drummer, he has devoted the last 25 years to both performance and teaching, sharing the richness of Cuban folkloric music at every level.
Vicky Jassey – A scholar, singer, and percussionist, Vicky founded Bombo Productions in 2007 and holds a PhD in Ethnomusicology. She specialises in Afro-Cuban folkloric music, co-directs Coro de Clave, and leads Moving Voices UK, supporting survivors of human trafficking through singing. She is also a ritual singer for Tambor de Fundamento, Güiro, and Cajón de Muerto.
