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SUMMARY:La Cantera Monthly Residency at The California Clipper
DESCRIPTION:La Cantera Monthly Residency at The California Clipper Join Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center’s La Cantera—our Afro-Caribbean jazz ensemble for emerging musicians (ages 19–24)—for a monthly residency at The California Clipper in Humboldt Park. Rooted in Afro-Caribbean tradition and shaped by Chicago’s forward-moving jazz scene\, La Cantera brings a fresh\, high-energy set each month alongside special guest artists from Chicago and beyond. \nThis residency is a real-deal bandstand: a space where young artists sharpen their craft\, build community\, and share the stage with master musicians in an intimate club setting. \nEvery 3rd Friday of the month. Free before 7:00 PM\,  \n$5 cover after 7:00 PM supports SRBCC’s programs. \nResidencia Mensual de La Cantera en The California Clipper (Humboldt Park)Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center presenta la residencia mensual de La Cantera—nuestro ensamble de jazz afrocaribeño para músicos emergentes (19–24)—en The California Clipper\, en Humboldt Park. Con raíces puertorriqueñas y el impulso creativo de la escena jazzística de Chicago\, La Cantera ofrece cada mes un repertorio vibrante junto a artistas invitados de Chicago y de otras ciudades. \nEsta residencia es escenario y escuela a la vez: un espacio donde jóvenes artistas afinan su sonido\, fortalecen comunidad y comparten tarima con músicos consagrados en el ambiente íntimo de un club. \nCada tercer viernes del mes. Gratis antes de las 7:00 pm. \n$5 a beneficio de los programas de SRBCC a partir de las 7:00 pm.
URL:https://segundoruizbelvis.org/event/la-cantera-monthly-residency-at-the-california-clipper-2/
LOCATION:The California Clipper\, 1002 N California Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60622\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,events,La Cantera
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SUMMARY:“QUISQUEYA” ALBUM RELEASE CONCERT
DESCRIPTION:5:30 pm Food and Dance Class \n7:00 pm Concert \nDominican-American pianist\, composer\, and South Arts Jazz Road awardee Julián Pujols Quall announces the release of Quisqueya\, the debut album by their ensemble Mamey. The album debut will be celebrated with a phenomenal Chicago release event curated by Julián Pujols Quall and presented by Fulcrum Point New Music Project’s Discoveries Auxin: Connected! Series and Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center.   \nThe event at Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center\, a longtime hub for Afro-Caribbean arts and community engagement\, will feature a live performance by Mamey\, including\, in addition to Pujols Quall\, international guest artists: \nJonathan Suazo on alto saxophone\, Ethan Bailey-Gould on guitar\, Oscar Evely on drums\, Toncau on bass\, Otoniel Nicolás and JBlack on percussion\, Tafa Mi-Soleil\, featured Haitian vocalist\, and children from Uniting Voices Chicago.  \n​The June 27th event at the Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center kicks off at 5:30 pm with Caribbean food and dance. Mamey takes the stage at 7:00 pm with a live set for all to listen\, dance\, and connect!   ​ \n  \nTICKETS\n  \nABOUT THE RECORDING \nConceived as both a musical statement and a cultural proposition\, the album reimagines the shared sonic heritage of the Dominican Republic and Haiti through contemporary composition\, improvisation\, and experimental practice. \nRecorded across multiple cities—including Chicago\, New York\, Baltimore\, and Santo Domingo—Quisqueya brings together an intergenerational and transnational collective of musicians. The core ensemble features Julián Pujols Quall (artistic direction\, piano\, keyboard\, voice\, composition)\, Micah Collier (bass)\, Jonathan Suazo (alto saxophone)\, Ethan Bailey-Gould (guitar)\, and Oscar Evely (drums). They are joined by master Dominican percussionists Otoniel Nicolás and Edgar Molina. Featured collaborators include legendary guitarist Edilio Paredes (requinto)\, electronic artist Levi Lu (synths and processing)\,  percussionists Kweku Sumbry and Sanu Basu of Farafina Kan\, as well as Haitian vocalist Tafa Mi-Soleil. The album also incorporates youth voices recorded in New York with Jazz Power Initiative\, in Chicago with Uniting Voices\, and in Santo Domingo with Vibrar Studio Choir in Chicago\, and Vibrar Choir in Santo Domingo\, reflecting a commitment to intergenerational exchange as part of the music’s fabric. \nThe Quisqueya album project was made possible in part by a grant from Pathways to Jazz\, a donor-advised fund of the Boulder County Arts Alliance\, crowdfunding from GoFundMe\, friends and family\, and the artistic community in Chicago and beyond.  \nYou can still be part of the community making the album come to life! Click below! \nhttps://www.gofundme.com/f/help-mamey-record-their-debut-album
URL:https://segundoruizbelvis.org/event/mameys-quisqueya-album-release-concert-june-27-2026/
LOCATION:Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center\, 4048 West Armitage Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60639\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Dance,events
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SUMMARY:Nuestra Lírica: Hip hop de Pe-erre & The Chi
DESCRIPTION:This Independence Day weekend\, as Chicago’s Puerto Rican community gathers in Humboldt Park for the historic Jolgorio Boricua: No Kings\, No Colonies celebration—a call for self-determination\, cultural affirmation\, and solidarity—Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center welcomes two influential voices from Puerto Rico\, rapper Siete Nueve and producer\, DJ\, finger drummer\, and MC El S\, for a special residency at La Resi and an unforgettable evening dedicated to the power of words. \nNuestra Lírica: Hip hop de Pe-erre & The Chi brings together artists whose work reminds us that lyrics are more than entertainment—they are memory\, testimony\, resistance\, healing\, and imagination. \nJoining Siete Nueve and El S are two of Chicago’s most compelling voices: Chicago Poet Laureate Mayda Del Valle and acclaimed hip-hop artist Pinqy Ring. Together\, these artists will share performances\, stories\, creative process\, and dialogue exploring how poetry and music shape identity\, challenge injustice\, preserve culture\, and inspire transformation. \nThroughout the evening\, audiences will experience live performances\, artist conversations\, dj sets\, and moments of collective reflection that blur the boundaries between concert\, poetry reading\, community gathering\, and cultural dialogue. Rooted in the spirit of Puerto Rico and Chicago\, Nuestra Lírica celebrates the artists who use words to build bridges\, reclaim narratives\, and envision freer futures. \nTICKETS \n 
URL:https://segundoruizbelvis.org/event/nuestra-lirica-hip-hop-de-pe-erre-the-chi/
LOCATION:Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center\, 4048 West Armitage Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60639\, United States
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SUMMARY:Equilibrio: Richard Peña Jazz Trio
DESCRIPTION:Join Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center for an intimate night of Afro-Caribbean jazz with Puerto Rican guitarist and composer Richard Peña\, returning to SRBCC with his newest project\, Equilibrio. \nPresented during Peña’s stay at La Resi\, SRBCC’s artist residency\, this special album presentation brings together the rhythmic heartbeat of Puerto Rico’s Afro-Caribbean traditions with the harmonic richness\, improvisational depth\, and energy of modern jazz. Rooted in rhythms such as bomba\, plena\, guaracha\, and son\, Equilibrio reflects Peña’s search for balance between tradition and innovation\, with a trio sound shaped through constant musical conversation. \nThis evening also supports SRBCC’s Artist Fund\, which helps finance artist fees and sustain our commitment to paying artists with dignity. Your presence and donations directly help SRBCC continue creating opportunities for local\, visiting\, emerging\, and established artists of color. \nBUY TICKETS HERE
URL:https://segundoruizbelvis.org/event/equilibrio-richard-pena-jazz-trio/
LOCATION:Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center\, 4048 West Armitage Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60639\, United States
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SUMMARY:Las Guaracheras
DESCRIPTION:Las Guaracheras (Colombia) with Special Opening Performance by La Cantera \nJoin Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center for a vibrant evening of Afro-Latin music\, cultural exchange\, and celebration featuring Las Guaracheras\, the acclaimed all-women salsa collective from Colombia\, with a special opening performance by La Cantera\, Chicago’s platform for the next generation of Afro-Latin jazz artists. \nHailing from Cali\, Colombia—a city recognized around the world as a capital of salsa—Las Guaracheras have earned international recognition for their electrifying performances\, virtuosic musicianship\, and powerful commitment to elevating women’s voices within Afro-Caribbean music traditions. Blending salsa\, Latin jazz\, and folkloric influences\, the ensemble delivers a dynamic sound that is both deeply rooted in tradition and boldly contemporary. \nThe evening begins with La Cantera\, SRBCC’s acclaimed emerging artist program\, which provides performance and mentorship opportunities to young musicians dedicated to exploring jazz through Afro-Latin and Caribbean traditions. Their opening set highlights the creativity\, talent\, and cultural leadership of Chicago’s rising generation of artists. \nTogether\, these ensembles represent a powerful conversation across generations\, borders\, and musical traditions—from Chicago to Cali\, from emerging artists to internationally touring performers. Audiences can expect an evening filled with infectious rhythms\, extraordinary musicianship\, and the joyful spirit that has long connected communities throughout the Americas. \nThis free community concert is presented with support from the Music Performance Trust Fund\, helping make world-class live music accessible to all. \nCome celebrate the power of music to connect cultures\, inspire community\, and keep our shared traditions alive. \n  \nFREE TICKETS
URL:https://segundoruizbelvis.org/event/las-guaracheras/
LOCATION:Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center\, 4048 West Armitage Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60639\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Dance,events,Parties
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