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SUMMARY:FREE - Bombajazz With The Afro-Caribbean Jazz Collective & Colectivo Sayba
DESCRIPTION:The Afro-Caribbean Jazz Collective blends the heart of Afro-Caribbean rhythms with the sophistication of modern jazz\, creating a soundscape that is as familiar as it is fresh in the world music genre. José Guzmán Borrero\, a native of Ponce\, Puerto Rico\, is a multi-genre guitarist who has performed with jazz ensembles\, chamber groups\, and rock bands. He leads the Latin jazz group\, The Afro-Caribbean Jazz Collective\, which has released several albums on Spotify. \nJoin us for a bombajazz filled night in an intimate setting with The Afro-Caribbean Jazz Collective & Colectivo Sayba at the Puerto Rican Arts Alliance. \n  \nEl Afro-Caribbean Jazz Collective combina el corazón de los ritmos afrocaribeños con la sofisticación del jazz moderno\, creando un paisaje sonoro tan familiar como fresco en el género musical mundial. José Guzmán Borrero\, originario de Ponce\, Puerto Rico\, es un guitarrista multigénero que ha actuado con conjuntos de jazz\, grupos de cámara y bandas de rock. Lidera el grupo de jazz latino\, The Afro-Caribbean Jazz Collective\, que ha lanzado varios álbumes en Spotify. \nÚnase a nosotros para una noche llena de bombajazz en un ambiente íntimo con El Afro-Caribbean Jazz Collective y Colectivo Sayba en las instalaciones de Puerto Rican Arts Alliance. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/free-bombajazz-with-the-afro-caribbean-jazz-collective-colectivo-sayba/
LOCATION:Latin Music Project Center\, 2958 north Milwaukee ave\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Alliance Events,Music, Film, and Theater
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SUMMARY:Desde Mi Barrio - Entre Bolero y Jazz with Richard Peña
DESCRIPTION:Acompáñenos a disfrutar de una noche de jazz y boleros que celebran la música de Sylvia Rexach. \n“La cantante y compositora Sylvia Rexach. Un eminente musicólogo la describió como virtualmente inclasificable dentro de la música latinoamericana de su tiempo”.\n– Archivo General de Puerto Rico \n  \nJoin us for a night of jazz and boleros celebrating the music of Sylvia Rexach. \n“The singer and songwriter Sylvia Rexach. An eminent musicologist described her as virtually unclassifiable within the Latin American music of her time.”\n                               –Archivo General de Puerto Rico \n 
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/desde-mi-barrio-entre-bolero-y-jazz-with-richard-pena/
LOCATION:Puerto Rican Arts Alliance\, 3000 N Elbridge Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60618\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music, Film, and Theater
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SUMMARY:DESDE MI BARRIO : Rhythms of Latin Jazz with Jonathan Suazo
DESCRIPTION:Rhythms of Latin Jazz: Exploring Culture\, Creativity\, and Collaboration with Jonathan Suazo\nRICANO is an original Afro-Caribbean experience that presents themes of exploration\, integration\, community\, education and self-acceptance\, available to audiences through live shows\, immersive classes and recorded assets. The word RICANO was conceived by J. Suazo and is a play/fusion of the words “Puertorriqueño” and “Dominicano\,” symbolizing self-discovery and connections to Puertorican and Dominican roots. \n\nRICANO will showcase the rhythms of Latin Jazz to bring that past\, present\, and future of this cultural heritage to a wide array of audiences. \nRICANO es una experiencia afrocaribeña original que presenta temas de exploración\, integración\, comunidad\, educación y autoaceptación\, disponibles para el público a través de espectáculos en vivo\, clases inmersivas y material grabado. La palabra RICANO fue concebida por J. Suazo y es un juego/fusión de las palabras “Puertorriqueño” y “Dominicano”\, que simbolizan el autodescubrimiento y las conexiones con las raíces puertorriqueñas y dominicanas.\n \nRICANO exhibirá los ritmos del jazz latino para acercarnos a ese pasado\, presente y futuro de este patrimonio cultural.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/desde-mi-barrio-rhythms-of-latin-jazz-with-jonathan-suazo/
LOCATION:Latin Music Project Center\, 2958 north Milwaukee ave\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music, Film, and Theater
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SUMMARY:Desde Mi Barrio - The Puerto Rican Side of Jazz
DESCRIPTION:Puertorican Jazz Guitarist Richard Peña’s style intricately blends the traditional sounds of Latin music\, the modern colors of post-bop/fusion jazz through the soothing warm sound of his guitar. The 25 year-old has been recognized as a Youth Jazz Ambassador (awarded by the Amigos del Jazz Association of Palmas del Mar at age 15). \nPeña has recorded 5 albums and has performed in international events such as the Berklee Highschool Jazz Festival (winner of the 2015 edition)\, Festival de Jazz de Carolina\, Heineken Ventana al Jazz in Orlando and San Juan\, Santo Domingo Jazz Festival at Casa de Teatro\, and more. \nWith over 100k followers on Social Media\, Richard continues to impact the jazz community with free online lessons and resources for jazz musicians all over the world.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/desde-mi-barrio-the-puerto-rican-side-of-jazz/
LOCATION:Latin Music Project Center\, 2958 north Milwaukee ave\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
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SUMMARY:Desde Mi Barrio - Tribute to Selena
DESCRIPTION:A tribute to a legend! Join us in dancing\, singing and celebrating the Iconic Queen of Cumbia\, Selena. This performance is by La Obra\, a Latin Rock/Bachata band with members from different walks of life and various cultural backgrounds. La Obra was formed to create a bridge between genres and cultures. They have taken shape as one of Chicago’s few Latin urban bands. \nTickets in advance $10 \nTickets at the door $15
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/desde-mi-barrio-tribute-to-selena/
LOCATION:Latin Music Project Center\, 2958 north Milwaukee ave\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
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SUMMARY:Latin Music Project Presents: Fabiola Méndez - Live in Concert!
DESCRIPTION:Fabiola Méndez is bringing folk and contemporary Puerto Rican music to Humboldt Park’s back yard. Native to Caguas\, PR\, Fabiola Méndez is a cuatro player\, singer-songwriter\, and a composer for many original music projects. In addition\, she has been a pillar in the community as an ambassador for the Puerto Rican Parade in New York as well as being the first cuatro player to graduate from Berklee College of Music.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/latin-music-project-presents-fabiola-mendez-live-in-concert/
LOCATION:Latin Music Project Center\, 2958 north Milwaukee ave\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music, Film, and Theater
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SUMMARY:Desde Mi Barrio Concert: Recordando a Mamá
DESCRIPTION:Conjunto Superior brings back lovely boleros of yesteryear with Recordando a Mamá (Remembering Mom). This eight-piece band features vocalist Narda Martinez\, violinist Ernesto Paz\, and cuatrista Félix Sánchez. Special guest; Voces del Recuerdo.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/desde-mi-barrio-concert-recordando-mama/
LOCATION:Latin Music Project Center\, 2958 north Milwaukee ave\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music, Film, and Theater
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SUMMARY:Desde Mi Barrio Concert: Cuerdas Clásicas
DESCRIPTION:Desde Mi Barrio (From my Neighborhood) is a concert series presented by Puerto Rican Arts Alliance’s the Latin Music Project. This series features local and national musicians while celebrating the rich music of Puerto Rico and other Latinx cultures. \nJoin us on April 30 for the next concert in our series\, Cuerdas Clásicas. This Latin American performing arts group is also a not-for-profit cultural organization marked by the qualities of troubadours and bohemians who at times perform in formal dress and tuxedos\, interpreting melodies of a clasical and semi-classical nature\, and at times perform as members of an Estudiantina\, wearing vestments in accordance with the customs of sixteenth century Spain. \nThis concert will take place in the Juan and Gladys Mendez Music Hall (located inside the Latin Music Project Center). Donations for this event go directly to supporting our youth arts programs and community artists.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/desde-mi-barrio-concert-cuerdas-clasicas/
LOCATION:Latin Music Project Center\, 2958 north Milwaukee ave\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music, Film, and Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220413T133000
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SUMMARY:Jazz de La Isla
DESCRIPTION:Join PRAA for a special music event with Roy McGrath\, a Chicago based tenor saxophonist\, composer and bandleader. Born and raised in San Juan\, Puerto Rico and educated in Boston\, New Orleans and Chicago\, Roy brings to bear these diverse influences in his playing and composing. In addition to leading and recording with his own jazz ensembles\, he is a member of several others and an in-demand player in the city’s jazz\, funk\, Latin jazz and salsa scenes.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/jazz-de-la-isla/
LOCATION:Latin Music Project Center\, 2958 north Milwaukee ave\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music, Film, and Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220214T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220214T153000
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SUMMARY:Desde Mi Barrio Concert Series: Milly Santiago
DESCRIPTION:  \nPuerto Rican Arts Alliance’s Desde Mi Barrio Concert Series continues with a February 14 performance by Milly Santiago. \nPurchase tickets at: https://praachicago.networkforgood.com/events/38148-milly-santiago-valentine-s-day-concert
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/desde-mi-barrio-concert-series-milly-santiago/
LOCATION:Latin Music Project Center\, 2958 north Milwaukee ave\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member Events,Music, Film, and Theater
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