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π SALSA IN THE SQUARE - SUNDAY 25 MAY π
πΆ Playing in the square this Sunday from 6pm ππΊ
π» RAICES CUBANA πΊ
Introducing RAICES CUBANA, led by virtuoso violinist and musical director Omar Puente π», winner of the 2017 Lukas Award π. With deep roots in Cuban Son and Charanga πΆ (violins, trumpet, piano, bass, timbales, congas, and a strong vocal front line π€), their sound is infused with vibrant Afro-Cuban jazz π₯.
Omar has toured worldwide π with Cuban legends π¨πΊ such as the late RubΓ©n GonzΓ‘lez, Orlando βCachaΓtoβ LΓ³pez, Guillermo Rubalcaba, supported Tito Puente, Omara Portuondo, and jammed with the Afro-Cuban All Stars π·.
In recent years, he has performed, recorded, and toured with British jazz greats π¬π§ like Courtney Pine, Denis Baptiste, Gary Crosby, and others πΆ.
π΅ Line-up:
π» Omar Puente β violin/vocals
π₯ Flavio Correa β congas
πͺ Oscar Martinez β timbales
πΈ Dorance Lorza β bass
πΉ Jesus Batallan β keyboard
πΊ Musiquito β trumpet
πβ¨ Get ready for a perfect evening of dancing and cool Cuban vibes! πΊπ΄π