Lineup of Exciting International Singers
ALBITA
The unmistakable voice of Cuba! Albita, recently awarded the 2024 Latin Grammy for Musical Excellence on November 14, 2024, is an unstoppable force in Cuban music. Winner of three Grammys, an Emmy, and Cuba's prestigious "Order for National Culture," Albita has renewed the roots of her country's traditional music, proudly taking it around the world.
Her versatile talent shines in works such as "The Mambo Kings" and "Carmen la cubana," and has been immortalized by the lens of Annie Leibovitz. Crowned Queen of the Calle 8 Carnival in Miami and star of her own show "La Descarga con Albita," this exceptional artist masterfully fuses tradition with innovation.
Sy SMITH
Sy Smith has a captivating history of collaborating with music legends such as Whitney Houston, Sheila E., Chris Botti and Pete Escovedo, highlighting her extraordinary talent and deep connection to the music world.
Over the past 12 months, she has touched hearts and souls in dozens of cities across the US, UK, South Africa, Japan and China. With her remarkable five-octave vocal range, Sy delivers performances that resonate deeply with her audience, creating a profound sense of connection.
The warmth and authenticity of Sy's artistry creates a welcoming space for fans to embrace her innovative sound and soulful performances. Experience Sy Smith's soulful journey - she is truly a powerful voice in today's musical landscape!
Rebecka ALDANA
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Celebrating 20 years of a charming musical career, recently recognized as a Shure Artist, Rebecka captivates with her voice and her performances brimming with emotion and authenticity. After conquering the Nicaraguan public and representing the country for several years at the International Bolero Festival, her talent has taken her around the world, from the United States, the Arabian Peninsula-Oman, Germany, Mexico, Switzerland, Honduras and Costa Rica.
Tonight, under her artistic direction, you will experience a magical and unforgettable moment that will remain engraved in your memory and in your heart.
Empowered by incredible Masters of sound!
Pablo AHMAD
Latin Grammy 2022 as producer arranger for Best Latin Music Album for Children, Pablo was born in the Villa Urquiza neighborhood, Argentina, a great artist, composer, singer and producer, he fuses classic tango with the most representative rhythms of Latin America and rescues the music of Argentine composers of all time such as Sandro, Leonardo Favio, Piero and Leo Dan.
With his always fresh and irreverent style, he manages to take the public from the deepest emotion to such a jubilation, capable of conquering even the most demanding hearts and ears.
Rolando LUNA
Get ready for a magical evening with Rolando Luna, a modern legend of Cuban jazz. After more than ten years at the Buena Vista Social Club, he has won over audiences at the most prestigious festivals and venues in France, Europe and abroad (Jazz in Marciac, Jazz a Vienne, Piano aux Jacobins, Bordeaux Opera, Salle Gaveau-Paris, San Francisco Jazz Festival, Miami Dade County Auditorium, Teatro Colsubsidio-Bogota…). His contagious energy and dazzling arrangements will leave you breathless. Don’t miss this opportunity to live an unforgettable musical experience!
Javier ALCALÁ
Special guest
Javier, with a 40-year musical career, began his career at the age of 5 at the "Juguemos a cantar" festival. His versatility has led him to represent Mexico in Pella, Iowa (USA) on two occasions, and Yucatán at the Teatro Degollado (Guadalajara, 1995) and in the main hall of the Palacio de Bellas Artes (CDMX, May 2023). He has shared the stage with renowned artists such as Armando Manzanero, Lila Downs, Aleks Syntek and Susana Zabaleta. Since 2020, he has been a soloist with the Orquesta Típica Yukalpetén, the leading institution of Yucatecan vernacular music.
Duccio BERTINI
Duccio Bertini, Italian arranger, composer and conductor, with a professional career in jazz and symphony orchestras in Italy and Europe having collaborated with Benny Golson, Arturo Sandoval, Scott Hamilton, Randy Brecker, Jesse Davis, Dick Oatts, Alex Sipiagin, Joe Magnarelli, Dena DeRose etc.. and with orchestras such as the Budapest Jazz Orchestra, Alicante Symphony Orchestra, Valencia Symphony Orchestra, Barcelona Jazz Orchestra, UMKC Big Band of Kansas City (USA), Croatian Radio Television Jazz Orchestra, Municipal Symphony Orchestra of Campinas (Brazil), Yucatan Symphony Orchestra and many others. His works have been performed in Italy, Spain, Germany, Sweden, France, Croatia, Austria, Belgium, Hungary, Greece, Brazil, Singapore, Mexico and the United States.
MERIDA BIG BAND by RANIER PUCHEUX
After more than a decade of dazzling musical shows in the southeast of Mexico, accompanying stars such as Natalia Lafourcade, Kalimba, Aleks Syntek and many more, the Mérida Big Band invites us to immerse ourselves in a dynamic, exciting and authentic experience. Get ready to enjoy a sonic journey that will make you vibrate and connect you with the essence of music in its purest form. You can't miss it!
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