A unique ensemble, devoted to the past, present and future of Cuban music. Founded by Juan de Marcos Gonzalez, the group features the finest Cuban expatriate musicians in the world today, all alumni of Cuba’s greatest bands. Each dynamic performance captures the undeniable spirit of Afro-Cuban music with a potent mix of driving percussion, a powerhouse horn section and incomparable vocals.
Saturday, May 7 @ 8 PM · TICKETS
Annenberg Center Live
3680 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
215.898.3900
Juan de Marcos & The Afro-Cuban All Stars
May 7, 2016 · Zellerbach Theatre
A unique ensemble, devoted to the past, present and future of Cuban music. Founded by Juan de Marcos Gonzalez, the group features the finest Cuban expatriate musicians in the world today, all alumni of Cuba’s greatest bands. Each dynamic performance captures the undeniable spirit of Afro-Cuban music with a potent mix of driving percussion, a powerhouse horn section and incomparable vocals.
PERFORMANCES
Saturday, May 7 @ 8 PM · TICKETS
INSIGHTS EVENTS
Pre-show Panel Discussion: WURD Speaks Event
6:30-7:45 PM
Join us before the performance for a reception and panel discussion moderated by Sara Lomax-Reese, President & CEO of WURD. Focusing on Cuban arts and the impact on and intersection with global political relations, the discussion will feature the following panelists:
- Sandra Andino, Ph.D., LALS Associate Director, Latin American and Latino Studies Program
- Sabrina Vourvoulias, Managing Editor, AL DIA
- Arturo Stable, Cuban Master percussionist and composer
6:30-7 PM: Reception
7-7:45 PM: Panel Discussion
WURD Speaks event sponsors: Comcast, Universal Companies, Philadelphia Energy Solutions, PECO and Always Best Care
The Annenberg Center
3680 Walnut St.
Philadelphia Pa
215.898.3900
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