MPAC Presents The Havana Cuba All-Stars CUBAN NIGHTS

The debut U.S. tour of Cuba's greatest musicians! The Havana Cuba All-Stars come to Mayo Performing Arts Center on Tuesday, November 22, 2016 at 8 pm. Tickets are $29 - $49.

Drawing their inspiration from traditional Cuban Son, Cuba's greatest musicians have created and maintained the songs and music of the rich culture of the Cuban people in the program, "Cuban Nights." Staying true to an acoustic base, they have developed a fresh sound with inventive songwriting, and have preserved the traditions of the Cuban musical art form. The Cuban Nights program is representative of the extraordinary musical legacy of this wonderful country.

The Havana Cuba All-Stars is a band comprised of Cuba's greatest and most prominent musicians, and is devoted to promoting the entire tapestry of Cuban music. The origin of the Havana Cuba All-Stars began when it was created to exemplify the great musical traditions of the Cuban people. This is the debut tour of Cuba's greatest musicians in the United States and Canada.

The band includes:
Fito Florian - Spanish Guitar, Tres & Chorus
Alejandro (Flecha) Albar - Steel Guitar, Tres & Chorus
Juan Luis (Luz Brillante) Alarcon - Bongos, Cowbell & Cajon
Vicente Arencibia - Lead Vocal & Congas
David Echevarria - Lead Vocal, Bongos & Hand Percussion
Michel (Pata) Salazar - Bass and Chorus
Camilo Menjura - Chorus, Hand Percussion, Guitar
Andres V. Valdes - Chorus & Guitar
Yoan Sanchez - Timbales, Snare, Congas & Percussion
Eikel Venegas - 2 nd Trumpet & Slide Trombone
Michel Padron - 1 st Trumpet & Valve Trombone

Mayo Performing Arts Center, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, presents a wide range of programs that entertain, enrich, and educate the diverse population of the region and enhance the economic vitality of Northern New Jersey. The 2016-2017 season is made possible, in part, by a grant the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of State, a Partner Agency of the National Endowment for the Arts, as well as support received from the Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation, F.M. Kirby Foundation and numerous corporations, foundations and individuals. The Mayo Performing Arts Center has been designated a Major Presenting Organization by the New Jersey State Council on the Arts. Mayo Performing Arts Center has been named 2016 Outstanding Historic Theatre by the League of Historic American Theatres.

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