Music

Red Hot + Cuba

Nov 30—Dec 1, 2012

Performance dates & times

LOCATION:

Peter Jay Sharp Building

BAM Howard Gilman Opera House

SEASON TICKET PRICE: Starts at $17.50

SINGLE TICKET PRICE: Starts at $25

Prices subject to change after Aug 26

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November 2012

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Friday November 30, 2012

Performances no longer available.

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Part of 30th Next Wave Festival

Music Direction by Andres Levin and CuCu Diamantes

Produced by BAM
Co-produced with Paul Heck/The Red Hot Organization in recognition of World AIDS Day (Dec 1) & Andres Levin/Music Has No Enemies

Nine acts representing the vibrant Havana music scene take the stage for a tribute to the sounds of contemporary Cuba. Saunter from the malecón at dawn to smoky clubs at dusk with an all-star lineup of emerging artists and established legends—including Alexander Abreu (of Havana D’Primera), José Luis Cortés (“El Tosco” of NG La Banda), Carlos Varela, CuCu Diamantes, and David Torrens—in this showcase of timba, salsa, nueva trova, and more.

This program is produced by BAM in association with Red Hot Organization in recognition of World AIDS Day on December 1. Part of the proceeds will benefit AIDS prevention and awareness in Cuba.

Featured performers:

Alexander Abreu
José Luis Cortés (“El Tosco”)
CuCu Diamantes
Andres Levín
Kelvis Ochoa
Osdalgia
David Torrens
Roberto Carlos “Cucurucho” Rodriguez Valdés
Carlos Varela

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Andres Levin

Andres Levin is a Grammy-winning record producer, band leader, filmmaker, and philanthropist who has produced and written for music greats including Chaka Khan, Caetano Veloso David Byrne, and Natalie Merchant.