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Carnegie Hall Presents

Voices from Cuba

This series, curated by jazz-piano legend Chucho Valdés, begins with a glimpse into the bright future of Afro-Cuban jazz with two rising stars of the genre, as well as an evening of rumba with the legendary Yoruba Andabo. As part of this series, Valdés also performs in his quartet and with other jazz-piano giants.

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Friday, Nov 16, 2012 | 9 PM
Dayramir and Habana Entrance
Aldo López-Gavilán Quartet
Afro-Cuban Jazz: The Younger Generation
Zankel Hall

Performers

  • Dayramir and Habana enTRANCE
  • Aldo López-Gavilán Quartet

Program

Two rising Cuban stars bring their bands to Zankel Hall for an evening of music making that gives the audience a glimpse into the future of jazz in Cuba.


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Friday, Nov 30, 2012 | 9:30 PM
Yoruba Andabo
The Afro-Cuban Tradition
Zankel Hall

Performers

  • Yoruba Andabo

Program

The legendary folkloric group Yoruba Andabo (“friends of Yoruba culture”) presents an evening of Cuban rumba. With singers, percussionists, and dancers, Yoruba Andabo performs ecstatic percussion-driven dances that reveal the ongoing influence of African religion and traditions in contemporary Cuba.

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Yoruba Andabo
AYVA Musica
Saturday, Dec 1, 2012 | 9 PM
Chucho Valdés Quintet
Zankel Hall

Performers

  • Chucho Valdés Quintet
    ·· Chucho Valdés, Piano
    ·· Yaroldy Abreu Robles, Percussion
    ·· Dreiser Durruthy Bombalé, Bata Drum and Vocals
    ·· Rodney Yllarza Barreto, Drums
    ·· Angel Gaston Joya Perellada, Bass

Program

Multi–Grammy Award winner Chucho Valdés is Cuba’s musical ambassador to the world. He brings his quintet to Zankel Hall for an evening of jazz.

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Chucho Valdes, Piano | Roman Filiu O'Reilly, Alto Saxophone | Irving Luichel Acao Tierra, Tenor Saxophone | Lazaro Rivero Alarcon, Bass | Ramses Rodriguez Baralt, Drums
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