Publication

Friday, October 21, 2016 at 8:00 pm
University of Connecticut School of Fine Arts
Anne D'Alleva, Dean
Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts
Rodney Rock, Director
presents
The Havana Cuba
All-Stars
The Asere Friendship Tour
Columbia Artist Management LLC
1790 Broadway
New York, NY 10019
(212) 841-9558
www.cami.com
Media Sponsors
THE HAVANA CUBA ALL-STARS
Direct from Havana, Cuba
Under the Auspices of the Ministry of Culture
The Asere Friendship Tour
(Asere: the Cuban word for "friendship")
perform
CUBAN NIGHTS
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.
PROGRAM
Corazon Classic sounding Son written by Adan Pedroso. From the album Cuban Soul.
Vengan Todos A Bailar El Son
Contemporary Son with the unique Asere sound. From the album Destinos.
Cacha Cha Cha Cha The popular Cha-cha-cha rhythm that inspired the world. From the album
Cuban Soul.
El Cantante Mythical Sonero track popular across Latin America. From the album Junio
Groove.
Changui Pa Mi Gente Son rhythm born from French-Haitian roots. From the album Destinos.
Psicologia Contemporary Son with the distinct Asere flavour. From the album Junio
Groove.
A Favor Del Viento Mento-son from the Jamaican-Cuban connection. From the album Destinos.
– INTERMISSION –
Decir Asere Guaguanco rhythm at the heart of the Cuban music tradition. From the
album Cuban Soul.
Tumbao Sangreao Contemporary Son piece with a narrative on Cuba today. From the album
Junio Groove.
Palo Santo Classic son-montuno sound written by the great Sonero Henry Fiol.
La Flor Y La Hoja Seca A beautiful ballad in the Nueva Trova style celebrating the path of the
troubador in the Son tradition.
Luz Que No Alumbra Classic Son written over 100 years ago by the great Cuban composer Miguel
Matamoros.
Habanera Son-rumba piece dedicated to the women of Havana. Explosive finale!
ENCORE: Descarga Asere
This encore celebrates the admired Cuban musical tradition of the Descarga
(heartfelt improvisation around a set structure).
BAND MEMBERS
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 – 2nd Trumpet & Slide Trombone
Michel Padron – 1st Trumpet & Valve Trombone
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