The Cosmic Jibaros to Play the Bijou, 3/6

The Bijou Theatre presents ?The Cosmic Jibaros Latin Rock Band. The Cosmic Jibaros are bringing their Latin and Caribbean groove to the Bijou stage on Friday, March 6th at 8:00pm. All Tickets are $15 general admission.

The band builds from Latin and Caribbean rhythms, rock guitar and World music influences for a sound that's both cross-cultural and highly danceable. There's an irresistible pull of traditional Afro-Caribbean Beats, interplays between the congas and timbales mixed with urban elements in the deep drum and bass and effects-laden guitar work. Their songs are laced with social and political overtones, and are sung primarily in Spanish by charismatic front man Ricardo Reyes.

The Cosmic Jibaros name reflects the blending flavors of the music they make. In Puerto Rico, los jibaros would be something akin to the American 'hillbillies' or 'mountain men'- historically known for a more simple and honest connection to the earth and the hard work of living, and with musical tradition to reflect that. The 'cosmic' part warns of a modern twist on the old traditions. Taking cues from a cross section of the world music and creating an original, Latin progressive sound.

As their bandleader Rick Reyes points out, "Young latinos today cross all cultural boundaries. They carry with them the history and the culture of where their parents came from but at the same time have an open mind to what is happening now," he says. "You can't be a part of this world without being influenced by it as you go. Our music is very much a product of the evolution of Latinos in the United States". The Cosmic Jibaros reflect that and their first album, Yo Soy Del Mundo (I Am Of The World) tells that story.

The Bijou Performing Arts Center is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to providing visual and performing arts programs and events for the community. The Bijou Performing Arts Center offers educational programs in Dance though New England Ballet, Music & Theatre, as well as special events and live theatre performances. Private donations, grants, tuition fees & ticket sales fund the Bijou Arts Center, which is located at 275 Fairfield Avenue in Downtown Bridgeport. The Bijou Theatre, one of the oldest buildings in the country used as a movie house, reopened its doors in 2011. In addition to continuing its historic character of showing movies, the Theatre offers a full repertoire of live music, comedy, theater and dance, which can be enjoyed in either theater seating or cabaret style. The Bijou Theatre is a multi-functional venue with integrity and an open-minded philosophy- a symposium for film, theatre, art, comedy and music. The Theatre is available for private rentals, holiday parties, corporate events, and much more. For further information, call (203) 332-3228 or visit thebijoutheatre.com.

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