Renowned Puerto Rican singer, songwriter, and producer Papo Gely performs a Tropical rock n’ rumba that is flourishing with lush Latin American melodies.
Saturday, September 15
Open Air Theatre
7:00 pm
Adults: $18. includes admission to the gardens and concert
This performance is weather permitting.
About Papo Gely
Papo "Forajido" Gely was born in Miami Beach Florida to Puerto Rican Parents, whom shortly after his birth returned to the island of Puerto Rico where he was raised. Originally self taught to play the guitar, he went on to receive formal music training at the University of Puerto Rico. After graduating, Gely became a regular session player at the local studio scene working with virtually every local singer as a back-up musician.
In 1988, he was hired as a record producer for Puerto Rican super boy band Menudo. While working with the band, Gely penned young Ricky Martin's first hit "Gafas Oscuras". After three years of recording and touring the US and Mexico, Gely relocated to New York City. In 1996, encouraged by friends and associates, Gely released his first solo project named Blues Montuno, a blend of latin rock and blues featuring and highlighting his songwriting and guitar skills. Having lived 20 years in New York City, Gely relocated in early 2011 to Philadelphia where he performs with Timbalona.
Composed of members with Venezuelan & Argentinean roots, Timbalona pairs their Afro-Cuban rhythms with Gely's trademark sound. Papo Gely & Timbalona give new definition to Tropical Latin Music
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