S&S Afro-Caribbean Collective brings together Jonathan Suazo and Alejandro Salazar in a new Chicago-based jazz project, rooted in the musical traditions of Puerto Rico and Cuba.
La Cantera, SRBCC's Afro-Caribbean Jazz ensemble hosts a series of jam sessions featuring special guests as part of its monthly residency at the California Clipper.
Fabiola Méndez, the Boston Music Awards 2023 Latin Artist of the Year, blends Folk, Afro-Caribbean, and Jazz to create a sound all her own on the ten-string Puerto Rican cuatro. Fabiola and her band present new and original music from their latest release, Flora Campesina, merging traditional Puerto Rican sounds and folklore with upbeat grooves and contemporary influences.
Join Marquette Park Music Program, Cafe con Leche, PRAA, and La Cantera, SRBCC in the Lasalle Ballroom for a pop up social! The mission of the Chicago International Salsa Congress is to unite cultures and generations, engender leadership through empowerment opportunities in its showcase and to keep alive the history of the many cultures’ contributions to the creation and evolution of Latin, Afro-Latin and Afro-Caribbean music and dance.
We're back with the first 2025 installment of our monthly residency at The California Clipper: La Cantera featuring Flaco Navaja
Join us as we prepare to represent Puerto Rico at Navy Pier’s annual International Carnival. This year we enlisted the help of Noel Rosado (Viento de Agua, La Máquina Insular, Roberto Roena y su Apollo Sound) to take our plena to the next level. Joining Rosado we have Los Pleneros de Don Segundo “agrandado” with a heavy horn section. We will have food while supplies last, BYOB policy y mucha plena!
A global tradition, celebrated in many unique ways, will come to life in the Aon Grand Ballroom.
Our monthly residency at The California Clipper continues every third Friday of the month with special guest Tino Melecio from Tino Melecio and the Latin Swing Factor.
SRBCC presents Daniela Santos and her trio in the US Premiere of “La Ruta Ana Otero” a tribute to the first Puerto Rican woman to be an internationally recognized conductor, composer and pianist. The varied program includes works from 1870 to the present day: Waltzes, mazurcas, boleros, Puerto Rican danzas and original compositions, including the only surviving work composed by Ana Otero herself in Paris, “Premiere Penseé”.
Join Richard Peña as he answers the question:: What could the Latin side of jazz guitar sound like? Each track is an answer, showcasing how the guitar can stand as an equal to instruments like the piano, cuatro, or tres in leading a band melodically, harmonically, and rhythmically.
Join us for ‘El que no baila no entra,’ a Bad Ass salsa night featuring Flaco Navaja and The Razor Blades, bringing you their soulful sound that blends poetry, hip-hop, salsa, and timba.
The Aquí, Somos fundraiser at the Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center (May 10th, 2025) promises to be an unforgettable celebration of Afro-Caribbean culture, headlined by the internationally acclaimed plena group, Los Pleneros de la Cresta. Recently featured in Bad Bunny's chart-topping album "Debí Tirar Más Fotos," this marks their first visit to the U.S. after achieving significant global recognition with three of Spotify's 50 most-streamed songs of 2025. Attendees will immerse themselves in vibrant music, lively dance, and delicious Latin cuisine, making this not just an event, but a cultural experience that supports our artistic programs.
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