NJPAC to Present SalsaPalooza This September

By: Aug. 08, 2016
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New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents an evening with salsa greats Tito Rojas ("El Gallo Salsero"), Charlie Aponte, Paquito Guzman, Ray De La Paz and special guests. Saturday, September 24, 2016 8:00 PM at Prudential Hall. Get your tickets now at NJPAC.org or 888.GO.NJPAC (888.466.5722)

Salsa singer Tito Rojas, from Puerto Rico, sang with Conjunto Borincuba - the band conducted by Justo Betancourt - and the Fania All-Stars. His many hits include "Lo Que Te Queda," "Siempre Sere" and "Señora de Madrugada."

Juan Carlos Aponte Cruz, better known as Charlie Aponte, is one of the best-loved Puerto Rican soneros working today. His unique voice and style earned countless fans over four decades since he first emerged in El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico.

Tenor Paquito Guzman has released close to two dozen albums and is known as one of the great salsa romantica performers. He has become a legend for his command of guajira, bolero and pachanga.

Ray De La Paz has been singing for more than 30 years throughout the world. A native New Yorker, he has collaborated on albums with Ray Barretto, Louie Ramirez, Cheo Feliciano and Chino y Su Conjunto Melao.

New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC), located in downtown Newark, New Jersey, is among the largest performing arts centers in the United States and is the artistic, cultural, educational and civic center of New Jersey - where great performances and events enhance and transform lives every day. NJPAC brings diverse communities together, providing access to all and showcasing the state's and the world's best artists while acting as a leading catalyst in the revitalization of its home city. Through its extensive Arts Education programs, NJPAC is shaping the next generation of artists and arts enthusiasts. NJPAC has attracted more than 9 million visitors (including over 1.5 million children) since opening its doors in 1997, and nurtures meaningful and lasting relationships with each of its constituents. Visit njpac.org or call 1-888-GO-NJPAC for more information.



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