Washington, Apr 5.- Dozens of Cuban artists will make a distinctive
note this year at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, recognized
as one of the most important of its kind today in the world.
In addition to the usual presentation of renowned North American and
foreign performers and bands, the event that will be held April 28-30
and May 4-7 will feature the space Cuba comes to Jazz Fest, with more
than 100 traditional and contemporary musicians and dancers.
With Cuban rhythms such as the heartbeat, the event honors the city's
deep historical connections with the island by hosting one of the
largest celebrations of Caribbean culture in the United States,
according to the page of the meeting.
According to the digital site, the distinctive sound of the Conga de
Los Hoyos, of the city of Santiago de Cuba, will lead the crowds to
dance around the Exhibition Center and the Cultural Exchange Pavilion,
the hub of the Cuban presence. In this last space groups and singers of
the Antillean nation such as the National Septet Ignacio Piñeiro,
Telmary and Habana Sana, Group Caury, Daymé Arocena, Changüí Guantánamo,
and Adonis and Osain del Monte will gather.
Also, the festival stages will occupy one of the most successful Cuban
orchestras of all time, Los Van Van; the multi-awarded pianist and
composer Jesús 'Chucho' Valdés; and the duo Gente de Zona.
Suggestions include the opportunity to exchange experiences with
artisans and artists while they carry out their creative work and
photographic and multimedia exhibitions that will offer additional
information on contemporary and popular culture on the island.
For a complete Cuban experience the page recommends tostones con mojo
(fried green plantains with garlic sauce) and other delicious dishes
from that country, which will be served every day at the food stand
located outside the Pavilion.
In the 2016 edition, the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival
announced that it would open its doors to the Cuban music, having it as a
guest for the following year.
Since its creation in 1970, this event in the state of Louisiana has
brought together renowned and talented figures from the American music
scene and countries that share roots and traditions with the city.
Alongside the announced presentations, the 2017 proposals include
Stevie Wonder, Maroon 5, Usher, Anders Osborne, Patti LaBelle, Harry
Connick Jr, The Steps, Lisa Fischer & Grand Baton, Elle King, Irma
Thomas, Kings of Leon and Earth, Wind & Fire, among many other
artists. (PL)
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