Salsa Under the Stars – 2010!

June 4 through August 13

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Friday, June 4—Quemozo A warm and exciting Latin Group featuring a mix of Salsa, Brazilian and Caribbean magic. ): $13 Adults; $11 Seniors (60+) and Students w/ID; $10 New Mexico Jazz Workshop (NMJW) and Albuquerque Museum Members. BUY TICKETS FOR QUEMOZO!

Friday, June 11—Los Van Van ($25/$23/$22 in advance, Day of Show: $30) presented in partnership with AMP Concerts. BUY TICKETS FOR LOS VAN VAN at BOOKWORKS or NATURAL SOUND, or online: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/103679

Widely considered the founders of Timba music, Los Van Van has been Cuba's most popular group for over 32 years. The band was founded by Juan Formell, who is considered by many to be the most important figure in Cuban music. Always fearlessly experimental, they have combined Cuban rhythms with synthesizers, all types of rock, rap, Brazilian music, merengue, and just about anything else that caught their interest. Formell, now nearly 60, has never stopped to rest on his laurels and never allowed his music to become dated. He continues to write hits which capture the imagination of the young, dance-oriented public in Cuba.

"From the beginning of their recording career, Los Van Van (the Go Go's) have made it their business to fuse styles and cross lines... Juan Formell writes the funkiest vamps in Cuban music."
—All Music Guide

"The 17-member band is turbo-charged, with razor sharp rhythm, a distinctive sweetness from two violinists, a flautist, and an unusual three trombone brass section, and percussion centered around a rock style drum set played by Formell's son Samuel, rather than congas and Caribbean percussion... [they] had people shaking in the aisles, happy to be going crazy to music they loved so much."
—Miami Herald (Feb. 2010)

Friday, June 18—Café Mocha Ivon Ulibarri y Cafe Mocha - A veteran of the Salsa scene, Ivon brings authenticity and charisma to the stage in a celebration of rich musical traditions and lively dance music. $13 Adults; $11 Seniors (60+) and Students w/ID; $10 New Mexico Jazz Workshop (NMJW) and Albuquerque Museum Members. BUY TICKETS FOR CAFÉ MOCHA!

Friday, June 25—Son Como Son --led by César Bauvallet - Audiences can expect a truly superior night of dancing to the spirited music of this seminal Salsa band. $13 Adults; $11 Seniors (60+) and Students w/ID; $10 New Mexico Jazz Workshop (NMJW) and Albuquerque Museum Members. BUY TICKETS FOR SON COMO SON!

Friday, July 9—Charanga del Valle -- This salsa band has a traditional flavor and flair with a varied repertoire of rhythms including traditional salsa, bolero, cha-cha, and meringue as well as contemporary Cuban timba--wonderful for dancing and listening. $13 Adults; $11 Seniors (60+) and Students w/ID; $10 New Mexico Jazz Workshop (NMJW) and Albuquerque Museum Members. BUY TICKETS FOR CHARANGA DEL VALLE!

Friday, July 16—Calle 66 -- Calle 66 - One of the state's finest salsa ensembles, Calle 66 presents contemporary and traditional salsa with the integrity and respect that the salsa art deserves. $13 Adults; $11 Seniors (60+) and Students w/ID; $10 New Mexico Jazz Workshop (NMJW) and Albuquerque Museum Members. BUY TICKETS FOR CALLE 66!

Friday, July 23—Jaleo ($15/$13$12) Arizona-based band Jaleo offers island-inspired grooves sourced from Afro Cuban, Puerto Rican and Columbian rhythms and cadences. Get ready for a night on the dance floor with this young and vibrant salsa band. BUY TICKETS FOR JALEO!

Friday, July 30—Tradiciones— César Bauvallet y Tradiciones conjures the Havana of the 1930s, 40s, and 50s, when Havana, the heart of Cuba, was the Paris of the Caribbean. A land where Havana nightlife was intoxicating, exotic, and the music was stuff of legend. Musical Director of Tradiciones, César Bauvallet and his band bring to life the mystery and magic of old Cuba and its deeply-rooted, musical traditions, to transport you to a time of romance and great promise. $13 Adults; $11 Seniors (60+) and Students w/ID; $10 New Mexico Jazz Workshop (NMJW) and Albuquerque Museum Members. BUY TICKETS FOR TRADICIONES!

Friday, August 6—Ciudad de la Salsa Ciudad de la Salsa brings the electricity and vibrancy of salsa music from the home-grown social halls of Colombia, Cuba, Puerto Rico, LA and Cuba right to the Albuquerque Museum Amphitheatre stage! Founded by Bobbie Mota, Ciudad de la Salsa truly delivers on all the passionate and culture of salsa music and dance has to offer. $13 Adults; $11 Seniors (60+) and Students w/ID; $10 New Mexico Jazz Workshop (NMJW) and Albuquerque Museum Members.

BUY TICKETS FOR CUIDAD DE LA SALSA!

Friday, August 13—Son Como Son -- led by César Bauvallet - Audiences can expect a truly superior night of dancing to the spirited music of this seminal Salsa band. $13 Adults; $11 Seniors (60+) and Students w/ID; $10 New Mexico Jazz Workshop (NMJW) and Albuquerque Museum Members. BUY TICKETS FOR SON COMO SON!

Friday nights in the summer at The Albuquerque Museum Amphitheater
2000 Mountain Road NW, Old Town Albuquerque; 7:00 to 10:00 p.m.; Doors open at 6:30 p.m. All concerts occur rain or shine. Admission (EXCEPT WHERE OTHERWISE NOTED) $13 Adults; $11 Seniors (60+) and Students w/ID; $10 New Mexico Jazz Workshop (NMJW) and Albuquerque Museum Members. Save by purchasing Summer Music Festival Passes - a Full Pass for 19 concerts ($215) or a Half Pass for 10 concerts ($110) may be purchased. These Pass tickets may be used singly for each concert or in multiples up to the number of concerts purchased. Los Van Van tickets available on line now, tickets for all other shows will be available on April 1.

Families are welcome and Children Under 12 are Free. Summer Music Festival Passes and Group Discounts available. The Cooperage Restaurant offers a fine selection of grilled entrees, salads, desserts, and a full-service bar. A portion of the proceeds from their sales benefits The New Mexico Jazz Workshop Institute of Music.

BAR & GRILL:
The Cooperage Restaurant offers a fine selection of grilled entrees, salads, desserts, and a full-service bar. CASH SALES ONLY.