Cuba All-Stars plan U.S. debut in Morristown

| 21 Oct 2016 | 02:27

The Havana Cuba All-Stars come to Mayo Performing Arts Center on Tuesday, Nov. 22, at 8 p.m.
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 — 2nd Trumpet & Slide Trombone Michel Padron - 1st Trumpet & Valve Trombone.