Sound Culture is one of “Chicago’s savviest cultural players”
Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Stars have risen like a phoenix out of the ashes of war and enflamed the passions of fans across the globe with their uplifting songs of hope, faith and joy.
After providing live Latin Entertainment for nearly a decade, Rumba Supper Club has closed its doors on Hubbard in Chicago. While Rumba prepares to reopen at its new location, we are proud to host this extraordinary night of Latin Music and dancing. We are featuring Chicago’s Salsa Singer Jesus Enriquez and dynamic vocalist Sylvia Hevia [...]
Guitarra Azul is World Class Musicianship, Spirited Dance, Irresistable Rhythm, Unforgetable Melodies, A Sensual, Smoldering Performance of inspired Music and Dance.
Megitza is a true concert revelation – an unusual voice, charisma and beauty. Her newest album, recorded in studios across the U.S. and Poland, will be released this year. Megitza’s compositions creatively reference Eastern European folk music, combining the traditional with the modern sounds of jazz, pop, rock, and Americana.
Grammy nominee and musical director Angel Melendez to pay tribute to FANIA music legend Hector Lavoe “El Cantante de los Cantantes”. This group draws crowds to remember the golden era of traditional Salsa music created by Willie Colon and sung by Hector Lavoe.
“Lemvo and his band, Makina Loca, manage a blend of Cuban and Central African traditions that is seamless and organic – and infectious.” – Los Angeles Times
“Afro-Peruvian tradition collides with modern production techniques to create an infectious hybrid. Novalima are part of an exciting movement defining new directions in world music.” – Jason Bentley, MD and host of Morning Becomes Eclectic at KCRW
Some best-kept secrets are worth revealing, and the eternal youth of the legendary Orchestre Poly Rythmo de Cotonou is just one of those hidden treasures. The West African band offered 43 years of an exquisite groove, a home made voodoo funk, “Made in Bénin”, that conquered Nigeria, Togo, Niger, Angola, and much of West Africa.
“The New Voice of Brazil” – NPR’s All Songs Considered “Her voice is soulful and jazzy and the spirit of São Paulo gives the music a tropical edge that is vibrant and enticing.” – KCRW, Los Angeles Sultry, seductive and infused with that inimitable samba swing, the music of Luísa Maita embodies the modern spirit [...]
Presented by Aguzate.org and Sound Culture Puerto Rico-based indie salsa band Orquesta El Macabeo is an interesting outfit who’s music exudes traditional salsa sounds, but in a very postmodern musical perspective. There is also humor and experimentation with instruments like pianos and electronic sound bites that give the music a fresh spin on a classic [...]
“Where would the contemporary bomba and plena be without Gary Nunez of Plena Libre” (5 Star Review)
- The New York Post
Four-Time Grammy Nominee Plena Libre is the Music of Puerto Rico as it should be experienced live!! Captivating and moving audiences over the course of a fifteen-year, thirteen-album career, this fine-tuned 10-piece Puerto Rican-based ensemble of virtuoso musicians has only gotten better with age.
Acoustic dinner shows! Enjoy Flamenco, Son Jarocho, Bossa Nova, or Latin Jazz while you dine and enjoy cocktails around Chicago.
Zocalo Restaurant, 358 W. Ontario St.
Live music from 7:30pm – 10pm
(312) 302-9977 for table reservations
FREE, All Ages,
La Taberna Tapas, 1301 S. Halsted St.
Live music from 9pm – 12am
(312) 243-9980 for table reservations
FREE, All Ages, late night menu
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