Cuba’s greatest and most prominent musicians, The Havana Cuba All-Stars, will electrify audiences with their rich musical heritage from the Rumba to the Cha-Cha-Cha to the Habanera, at Queensborough’s Performing Arts Center (QPAC), on Sunday, October 1, 2016 at 8:00PM. Cuban Nights: The Asere Friendship Tour is the band’s first-ever U.S. tour, bringing the musical traditions of their forefathers to the States.
With a program of songs and music celebrating the musical legacy and cultural diversity of the Cuban people, The Havana Cuba All-Stars bring with them an authentic Cuban concert experience. Enthralling melodies, rhythmic drums, wailing trumpets, masterful guitars and amazing vocals convey the wide tapestry that exists in Cuban music. Cuba’s greatest musicians have developed a fresh sound with inventive songwriting, and have preserved the traditions of the Cuban musical art form. The Cuban Nights program is representative of the extraordinary musical legacy of the country.
“The virtuosity of these amazing musicians reflects the huge popularity of Cuban music and its unique culture,” said Susan Agin, Executive Artistic Director of QPAC. “Audiences are in for a thrilling evening!”
For more information, please contact the QPAC Box Office at 718.631.6311. Tickets are available online at www.visitQPAC.org and don’t forget to visit us on Facebook! Don’t let the high cost of shows in Manhattan plus the added expense of parking your car stop you from seeing quality entertainment. QPAC’s excellent location, diverse schedule of events, reasonable ticket prices, free parking, beautiful theatre, infrared listening devices and exceptional service make it an excellent choice for a memorable outing. Distinguished artists who have performed throughout the decades at QPAC include jazz legend Thelonius Monk; renowned dance choreographer Merce Cunningham; 60’s folksinger Judy Collins; and more recently Dionne Warwick, Joel Grey, Robert Klein, Ben Vereen, Wayne Newton, Chita Rivera, Mandy Patinkin, Norm Lewis, Rob Schneider, Tommy Tune, Patti LuPone and Michael Bolton.
