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SUMMARY:La Cantera feat. Richard Peña
DESCRIPTION:La Cantera Monthly Residency at The California Clipper (Humboldt Park)Join Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center’s La Cantera—our Afro-Caribbean jazz ensemble for emerging musicians (ages 18–24)—for a monthly residency at The California Clipper in Humboldt Park. Rooted in Puerto Rican 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 living classroom and 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. Come for the grooves\, stay for the conversation—this is where the next generation meets the moment. \nEvery 3rd Friday of the month. Free before 7:00 PM\, $5 cover after 7:00 PM supports SRBCC’s programs. \nGuitarist\, composer\, and educator Richard Peña is a rising force in Latin jazz\, blending Afro-Caribbean traditions with modern jazz innovation. Named Youth Jazz Ambassador by the Humacao Friends of Jazz Association\, Peña has performed internationally as a bandleader and alongside Grammy-winning artists such as Horacio “El Negro” Hernández\, Dafnis Prieto\, Henry Cole\, Richie Flores\, Charlie Sepúlveda\, Carlos Vives\, and Victor Manuelle.
URL:https://segundoruizbelvis.org/event/la-cantera-and-friends-residency-at-the-california-clipper/
LOCATION:The California Clipper\, 1002 N California Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60622\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,events,La Cantera
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SUMMARY:La Cantera Monthly Residency at The California Clipper
DESCRIPTION:La Cantera Monthly Residency at The California Clipper feat. Joaquín García on PianoJoin 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 Puerto Rican 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 living classroom and 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. Come for the grooves\, stay for the conversation—this is where the next generation meets the moment. \nEvery 3rd Friday of the month. Free before 7:00 PM\, $5 cover after 7:00 PM supports SRBCC’s programs. \nResidencia Mensual de La Cantera en The California Clipper con Joaquín García en el pianoSegundo 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. Ven por el ritmo\, quédate por la experiencia—aquí se escucha el futuro de nuestra música.
URL:https://segundoruizbelvis.org/event/la-cantera-monthly-residency-at-the-california-clipper/
LOCATION:The California Clipper\, 1002 N California Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60622\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,events,La Cantera
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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:La Cantera Residency feat Enrique "Peru" Chávez
DESCRIPTION:About La Cantera’s Monthly Residency at the California Clipper \n\nEstablished the third Friday of December 2023\, La Cantera’s Monthly Residency at The California Clipper is one of SRBCC’s most notable investments in the development of emerging local artists. With past appearances by Paoli Mejías (Carlos Santana)\, Jonathan Suazo (Top 10 Jazz Albums of 2023 by the New York Times) and Flaco Navaja (The Warriors\, New Concept Album From Lin-Manuel Miranda)\, this jam has become a regular stop for award-winning Jazz\, Salsa and World Music artists. \nLa Cantera musicians have performed at some of Chicago and Puerto Rico’s most prestigious music festivals and venues\, including: \nChicago\, IL \n\nChicago Jazz Festival\nHyde Park Jazz Festival\nChicago Latin Jazz Festival\nSueños Latin Music Festival\nChicago Salsa Congress\nWorld Music Festival\nMillennium Park Holiday Market\nThe California Clipper Monthly Residency\n\nPuerto Rico \n\nVentana al Jazz Festival in Puerto Rico\nForo de Jazz del Conservatorio de Música de PR\n\n  \n\n\nAbout Enrique Chávez \nEnrique Chavez obtained his bachelor’s degree in classical percussion at the Conservatory of Music of Puerto Rico. He has excelled as a performer of various musical genres and styles. He has performed in Albuquerque New Mexico\, with diverse groups such as the ABQ Jazz Orquestra\, under the musical direction of trumpeter Bobby Shew\, musical director of drummer Buddy Rich’s band. He has also worked with saxophonist Doug Lawrence (of Count Basie Orchestra)\, the company of gypsy guitarist José “Chuscales” Valle\, the Circus Luminous at the Lensic Theater in Santa Fe\, New Mexico\, the flamenco repertory company Yiastros and two consecutive years in the Albuquerque Jazz Fest. In 2012\, “El Peru”\, as he’s affectionately known in Puerto Rico\,  participated as a percussionist in the reality show “Q’Viva! The Chosen”\, produced by Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony. Chávez was invited to be part of the flamenco repertoire company Yjastros\, in the show “Tablao Flamenco at the CanyonRoad” in Santa Fe and “Houston Spanish & Flamenco Festival” with the Flamenco company of Jose “Chuscales” Valle. \nIn 2016 Enrique joined Orquesta el Macabeo\, performing at festivals like the Cervantino International Festival in Guanajuato\, Mexico. He appeared in Cadiz\, Spain at the Ibero-American Theater Festival with the show “Las hijas de la Bernarda”. He was also part of the group IFé\, which composed Caribbean electronic music\, where he performed at international festivals such as the Montreal Jazz Festival in Canada and the Roskilde Festival in Denmark. Most recently\, Chávez participated offering percussion clinics at the International Festival of Percussion at the Conservatory of Music in Puerto Rico and performed at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival with the group Emplegoste\, a collective that develops Afro-Puerto Rican music mixing electronic and psychedelic elements. He currently lives in Chicago IL\, where he works as a composer and music producer\, and plays percussion with different projects in Chicago and Puerto Rico.
URL:https://segundoruizbelvis.org/event/la-cantera-residency-feat-enrique-peru-chavez/
LOCATION:The California Clipper\, 1002 N California Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60622\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,events,La Cantera
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SUMMARY:Open House Chicago 2025
DESCRIPTION:Open House Chicago (OHC)\, one of the largest architecture and urban exploration festivals in the world\, returns to celebrate 15 years of architecture\, culture and community. This free public festival offers behind-the-scenes access to 200+ sites\, including many not normally open to the public. \nThe main venue space\, which once operated as The Karlov Theater\, will be open to visitors\, as will the garden space. Optional guided tours will be offered. \nEvents offered Sunday\, October 19 (Saturday canceled due to march). \nGilded Flora Panels Workshop by Carlos Rolón \n1:30 PM to 3:00 PM \nParticipants will create their own mixed media floral panel using SRBCC Resident Artist Carlos Rolón’s layering style combining tropical botanical imagery\, personal symbolism\, and metallic embellishment (gold/silver/copper foil or paint). \n \nFree Registration (Limited availability)\n \nLatin Jazz and Salsa Jam Sessions \n3:30 PM to 5:00 PM \nLa Cantera will host Latin Jazz and Salsa Jam Sessions with surprise special guests. These high-energy\, interactive performances bring together emerging talent and established artists in an intimate\, improvisational format that reflects Chicago’s vibrant Afro-Caribbean music scene. No registration needed. \n \nVisit Open House Chicago
URL:https://segundoruizbelvis.org/event/open-house-chicago-2025/
LOCATION:Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center\, 4048 West Armitage Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60639\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Dance,events,La Cantera,Workshop
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SUMMARY:La Cantera feat. Alejandro Salazar
DESCRIPTION:La Cantera’s monthly residency at The California Clipper comes back for another installment with special guest and local drummer Alejandro Salazar. Free before 7:00 pm. $5 after.
URL:https://segundoruizbelvis.org/event/la-cantera-feat-alejandro-salazar/
LOCATION:The California Clipper\, 1002 N California Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60622\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,events,La Cantera
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250927T153000
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SUMMARY:La Cantera Feat. Richard Peña at the Hyde Park Jazz Festival
DESCRIPTION:La Cantera makes their Hyde Park Jazz Festival debut with special guest Richard Peña from Puerto Rico. \n  \nAbout Richard Peña \n“Peña is a talented and driven artist with a unique sound. In particular\, he is an excellent guitarist with a truly one-of-a-kind style which transcends genre boundaries and definitions.”\n— Jazz Corner Magazine \nGuitarist\, composer\, and educator Richard Peña is a rising force in Latin jazz\, blending Afro-Caribbean traditions with modern jazz innovation. Named Youth Jazz Ambassador by the Humacao Friends of Jazz Association\, Peña has performed internationally as a bandleader and alongside Grammy-winning artists such as Horacio “El Negro” Hernández\, Dafnis Prieto\, Henry Cole\, Richie Flores\, Charlie Sepúlveda\, Carlos Vives\, and Victor Manuelle. \nBorn and raised in Puerto Rico\, Peña began his recording career at just 15 years old as a bassist for the Guess Who Jazz Quartet\, releasing Ready For Departure (2014)\, which won Best New Production at the Fox Music USA Latin Music Awards. That same year\, he shifted his focus to jazz guitar\, leading a group that represented Puerto Rico at the Berklee High School Jazz Festival\, where they won Best Group. \nPeña studied jazz guitar at the Conservatorio de Música de Puerto Rico under the guidance of Fernando Mattina and has taken masterclasses with acclaimed musicians such as Miguel Zenón\, David Sánchez\, Vic Juris\, Rodney Jones\, and Barry Greene. His playing\, rooted in both tradition and innovation\, reflects a deep understanding of jazz harmony\, phrasing\, and Afro-Caribbean rhythmic concepts. \nHis discography showcases his evolution as an artist. His debut album\, Hey\, Don Rey! (2018)\, earned critical acclaim\, with the track Passageways receiving a nomination for Best Funk/Fusion/Jam Song at the 18th Independent Music Awards (IMA). He followed with Aguinaldo Jíbaro (2019)\, a jazz guitar trio reinterpretation of Puerto Rican classics\, recognized among the Best 20 Albums of 2019 by the National Foundation for Popular Culture. Synergy (2020)\, blending post-bop\, fusion\, and Puerto Rican jazz elements\, was nominated for Best Jazz Instrumental Album at the IMAs. His 2020 release\, Pandemik\, created in collaboration with the Institute of Puerto Rican Culture and the National Endowment for the Arts\, was praised for its artistic and emotional depth in response to the global crisis. \nBeyond performing\, Peña is a dedicated educator\, creating high-quality jazz guitar content for over 260\,000 followers across social platforms and teaching more than 2\,000 students through Patreon. His work continues to bridge tradition and innovation\, inspiring a new generation of jazz musicians.
URL:https://segundoruizbelvis.org/event/la-cantera-feat-richard-pena-at-the-hyde-park-jazz-festival/
LOCATION:Hyde Park Jazz Festival\, Midway plaisance at south ellis Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60637\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,events,La Cantera
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250920T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250920T170000
DTSTAMP:20250717T234333Z
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SUMMARY:Richard Peña and La Cantera
DESCRIPTION:La Cantera bring their Latin Jazz and Salsa series to the parks with special guest Richard Peña\, coming directly from Puerto Rico. Free event presented by SRBCC in partnership with Night Out in the Parks. Bring a chair or blanket! \nAbout Richard Peña \n“Peña is a talented and driven artist with a unique sound. In particular\, he is an excellent guitarist with a truly one-of-a-kind style which transcends genre boundaries and definitions.”\n— Jazz Corner Magazine \nGuitarist\, composer\, and educator Richard Peña is a rising force in Latin jazz\, blending Afro-Caribbean traditions with modern jazz innovation. Named Youth Jazz Ambassador by the Humacao Friends of Jazz Association\, Peña has performed internationally as a bandleader and alongside Grammy-winning artists such as Horacio “El Negro” Hernández\, Dafnis Prieto\, Henry Cole\, Richie Flores\, Charlie Sepúlveda\, Carlos Vives\, and Victor Manuelle. \nBorn and raised in Puerto Rico\, Peña began his recording career at just 15 years old as a bassist for the Guess Who Jazz Quartet\, releasing Ready For Departure (2014)\, which won Best New Production at the Fox Music USA Latin Music Awards. That same year\, he shifted his focus to jazz guitar\, leading a group that represented Puerto Rico at the Berklee High School Jazz Festival\, where they won Best Group. \nPeña studied jazz guitar at the Conservatorio de Música de Puerto Rico under the guidance of Fernando Mattina and has taken masterclasses with acclaimed musicians such as Miguel Zenón\, David Sánchez\, Vic Juris\, Rodney Jones\, and Barry Greene. His playing\, rooted in both tradition and innovation\, reflects a deep understanding of jazz harmony\, phrasing\, and Afro-Caribbean rhythmic concepts. \nHis discography showcases his evolution as an artist. His debut album\, Hey\, Don Rey! (2018)\, earned critical acclaim\, with the track Passageways receiving a nomination for Best Funk/Fusion/Jam Song at the 18th Independent Music Awards (IMA). He followed with Aguinaldo Jíbaro (2019)\, a jazz guitar trio reinterpretation of Puerto Rican classics\, recognized among the Best 20 Albums of 2019 by the National Foundation for Popular Culture. Synergy (2020)\, blending post-bop\, fusion\, and Puerto Rican jazz elements\, was nominated for Best Jazz Instrumental Album at the IMAs. His 2020 release\, Pandemik\, created in collaboration with the Institute of Puerto Rican Culture and the National Endowment for the Arts\, was praised for its artistic and emotional depth in response to the global crisis. \nBeyond performing\, Peña is a dedicated educator\, creating high-quality jazz guitar content for over 260\,000 followers across social platforms and teaching more than 2\,000 students through Patreon. His work continues to bridge tradition and innovation\, inspiring a new generation of jazz musicians.
URL:https://segundoruizbelvis.org/event/richard-pena-and-la-cantera/
LOCATION:Kedvale Park\, 4134 W. Hirsch St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60651\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,events,La Cantera
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250919T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250919T210000
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SUMMARY:La Cantera and Friends Residency feat Richard Peña
DESCRIPTION:La Cantera’s monthly residency at The California Clipper comes for another installment with special guest Richard Peña from Puerto Rico. \nAbout Richard Peña \n“Peña is a talented and driven artist with a unique sound. In particular\, he is an excellent guitarist with a truly one-of-a-kind style which transcends genre boundaries and definitions.”\n— Jazz Corner Magazine \nGuitarist\, composer\, and educator Richard Peña is a rising force in Latin jazz\, blending Afro-Caribbean traditions with modern jazz innovation. Named Youth Jazz Ambassador by the Humacao Friends of Jazz Association\, Peña has performed internationally as a bandleader and alongside Grammy-winning artists such as Horacio “El Negro” Hernández\, Dafnis Prieto\, Henry Cole\, Richie Flores\, Charlie Sepúlveda\, Carlos Vives\, and Victor Manuelle. \nBorn and raised in Puerto Rico\, Peña began his recording career at just 15 years old as a bassist for the Guess Who Jazz Quartet\, releasing Ready For Departure (2014)\, which won Best New Production at the Fox Music USA Latin Music Awards. That same year\, he shifted his focus to jazz guitar\, leading a group that represented Puerto Rico at the Berklee High School Jazz Festival\, where they won Best Group. \nPeña studied jazz guitar at the Conservatorio de Música de Puerto Rico under the guidance of Fernando Mattina and has taken masterclasses with acclaimed musicians such as Miguel Zenón\, David Sánchez\, Vic Juris\, Rodney Jones\, and Barry Greene. His playing\, rooted in both tradition and innovation\, reflects a deep understanding of jazz harmony\, phrasing\, and Afro-Caribbean rhythmic concepts. \nHis discography showcases his evolution as an artist. His debut album\, Hey\, Don Rey! (2018)\, earned critical acclaim\, with the track Passageways receiving a nomination for Best Funk/Fusion/Jam Song at the 18th Independent Music Awards (IMA). He followed with Aguinaldo Jíbaro (2019)\, a jazz guitar trio reinterpretation of Puerto Rican classics\, recognized among the Best 20 Albums of 2019 by the National Foundation for Popular Culture. Synergy (2020)\, blending post-bop\, fusion\, and Puerto Rican jazz elements\, was nominated for Best Jazz Instrumental Album at the IMAs. His 2020 release\, Pandemik\, created in collaboration with the Institute of Puerto Rican Culture and the National Endowment for the Arts\, was praised for its artistic and emotional depth in response to the global crisis. \nBeyond performing\, Peña is a dedicated educator\, creating high-quality jazz guitar content for over 260\,000 followers across social platforms and teaching more than 2\,000 students through Patreon. His work continues to bridge tradition and innovation\, inspiring a new generation of jazz musicians.
URL:https://segundoruizbelvis.org/event/la-cantera-and-friends-residency-feat-richard-pena/
LOCATION:The California Clipper\, 1002 N California Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60622\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,events,La Cantera
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250829T135000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250829T144500
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SUMMARY:La Cantera Feat. Daniel Díaz and Alexander López (Chicago Jazz Festival)
DESCRIPTION:The Chicago Jazz Festival is a Labor Day weekend tradition that promotes all forms of jazz through free\, high-quality music programming. The festival showcases Chicago’s local talent alongside national and international artists to raise awareness and appreciation for one of the city’s most beloved art forms. \n  \nDaniel Díaz \nPuerto Rican artist Daniel Díaz was born with rhythm in his hands. It is his rhythm and his hands that have made him a one-of-a-kind artist—just like his musical invention known as El Tripandero. This ingenious creation\, conceived by Daniel in 2010\, combines the rhythm of the three hand drums (panderos) that produce the sound of traditional Puerto Rican plena into a single instrument. \nAlongside René Pérez “Residente\,” Daniel has performed on stages in over 57 countries\, showcasing to the world both his creativity and the musical power of his Tripandero. This young percussionist\, arranger\, and composer has also collaborated with a wide range of musical stars\, including Calle 13\, Shakira\, Ricky Martin\, Carlos Vives\, Ricardo Montaner\, Mon Laferte\, Bad Bunny\, Giovanni Hidalgo\, Diego El Cigala\, El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico\, Ismael Miranda… and has performed on global platforms such as the 2017 Latin Grammys\, hundreds of festivals around the world—including Austin City Limits—and Cirque du Soleil by Lionel Messi. \nLa Cantera \nUnder the direction of pianist Adrian Ruiz\, La Cantera is SRBCC’s Afro-Caribbean Jazz performance ensemble for young adults aged 19-24. \nFounded in 2018 at the Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center (SRBCC)\, the ensemble brings together talented musicians who have completed SRBCC’s Afro-Caribbean Jazz and Afro-Latin Percussion apprenticeships. These young veterans collaborate with renowned Latin music artists\, both local and touring. \nParticipants engage in a dynamic performance schedule designed to refine their musical abilities while gaining industry exposure. Through mentorship and hands-on experience\, they learn how to effectively leverage their talents and build a sustainable career in music. \n  \nLa Cantera musicians have performed at some of Chicago and Puerto Rico’s most prestigious music festivals and venues\, including: \n  \nChicago\, IL \n\nChicago Latin Jazz Festival\nSueños Latin Music Festival\nChicago Salsa Congress\nWorld Music Festival\nMillennium Park Holiday Market\nThe California Clipper Monthly Residency\n\nPuerto Rico \n\nVentana al Jazz Festival in Puerto Rico\nForo de Jazz del Conservatorio de Música de PR
URL:https://segundoruizbelvis.org/event/la-cantera-feat-daniel-diaz-and-alexander-lopez-chicago-jazz-festival/
LOCATION:Millenium Park\, 201 E. Randolph St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 606601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Dance,events,La Cantera
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250816T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250816T190000
DTSTAMP:20250812T161942Z
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SUMMARY:La Cantera Welcomes Noel Rosado from Puerto Rico
DESCRIPTION:La Cantera bring their monthly residency to the parks with special guest Erik Noel Rosado coming directly from Puerto Rico. Free event presented by SRBCC in partnership with Night Out in the Parks. Also performing: Papo Santiago\, and Los Pleneros de Don Segundo. Salsa class at 3:00 pm. \nErik Noel Rosado\, musician\, percussionist and singer. He was born in Brooklyn\, New York\, in 1966 and grew up in Puerto Rico\, between Carolina and Villas Palmeras. He is a student of masters of Caribbean percussion and Puerto Rican culture. Among them\, Angel Cachete Maldonado\, Luis Daniel Cepeda\, Giovanny Hidalgo\, Modesto Cepeda\, Antony Carrillo and Tito Matos among other greats. He has collaborated as a percussionist\, and singer in orchestras and groups in the genres of salsa\, merengue\, rumba\, bomba\, plena and more. Groups such as\, Los Hermanos Cepeda\, Areyto\, Conjunto Tipikón\, Pleneros del Truco\, Truco y Zaperoko\, Los Majaderos de Cachete\, Yubá Iré\, Roberto Roena\, José Alberto “El Canario\,” and Tito Nieves. Since Tito Matos’ return to Puerto Rico\, for over 20 years he has formed part of Viento de Agua. \nBring a chair or blanket.
URL:https://segundoruizbelvis.org/event/la-cantera-welcomes-noel-rosado-from-puerto-rico/
LOCATION:Walsh Park\, 1722 N. Ashland Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Dance,events,La Cantera,Parties
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250815T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250815T210000
DTSTAMP:20250717T225631Z
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SUMMARY:La Cantera & Noel Rosado (from Viento de Agua de Tito Matos)
DESCRIPTION:La Cantera continue their monthly residency at the California Clipper with special guest Erik Noel Rosado coming directly from Puerto Rico. \nErik Noel Rosado\, musician\, percussionist and singer. He was born in Brooklyn\, New York\, in 1966 and grew up in Puerto Rico\, between Carolina and Villas Palmeras. He is a student of masters of Caribbean percussion and Puerto Rican culture. Among them\, Angel Cachete Maldonado\, Luis Daniel Cepeda\, Giovanny Hidalgo\, Modesto Cepeda\, Antony Carrillo and Tito Matos among other greats. He has collaborated as a percussionist\, and singer in orchestras and groups in the genres of salsa\, merengue\, rumba\, bomba\, plena and more. Groups such as\, Los Hermanos Cepeda\, Areyto\, Conjunto Tipikón\, Pleneros del Truco\, Truco y Zaperoko\, Los Majaderos de Cachete\, Yubá Iré\, Roberto Roena\, José Alberto “El Canario\,” and Tito Nieves. Since Tito Matos’ return to Puerto Rico\, for over 20 years he has formed part of Viento de Agua. \nFree before 7:00 pm. $5 after. \n 
URL:https://segundoruizbelvis.org/event/la-cantera-noel-rosado-from-viento-de-agua-de-tito-matos/
LOCATION:The California Clipper\, 1002 N California Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60622\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Dance,events,La Cantera,Parties
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250719T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250719T190000
DTSTAMP:20250601T155521Z
CREATED:20250515T034232Z
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SUMMARY:Papo Santiago and La Cantera
DESCRIPTION:La Cantera bring their Latin Jazz and Salsa series to the parks with special guest Papo Santiago. \nPapo Santiago has been a driving force in the Chicago salsa scene for decades\, both as an instrumentalist and as a world-class sonero. Santiago started his musical journey in his native Puerto Rico\, where he was recruited by La Terrífica in the early 1970s to play baritone saxophone. The band’s international acclaim paved the way for Santiago’s incursion into the world of salsa. In the 80s Santiago moved to Chicago\, where he carved a niche for himself and mastered the flute\, guitar\, and his own vocal improvisational skills. In his improvisations\, Santiago combines a street-wise sense of humor with a unique approach to rhythm and swing. Santiago is also the founder and leader of Infraverde\, considered by Timba.com “as one of the more polished and progressive Salsa ensembles in Chicago in recent years.”
URL:https://segundoruizbelvis.org/event/night-out-in-the-parks/
LOCATION:Portage Park\, 4100 N. Long Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60641\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Dance,events,La Cantera
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250718T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250718T210000
DTSTAMP:20250715T231418Z
CREATED:20250601T152902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250715T231418Z
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SUMMARY:Papo Santiago + La Cantera
DESCRIPTION:La Cantera is proud to welcome one of the top salsa singers in Chicago as part of their monthly residency at The California Clipper. Ponce native Papo Santiago will lead a new set\, exposing new and emergent Latin Jazz artists to the art of salsa. \nPapo Santiago has been a driving force in the Chicago salsa scene for decades\, both as an instrumentalist and as a world-class sonero. Santiago started his musical journey in his native Puerto Rico\, where he was recruited by La Terrífica in the early 1970s to play baritone saxophone. The band’s international acclaim paved the way for Santiago’s incursion into the world of salsa. In the 80s Santiago moved to Chicago\, where he carved a niche for himself and mastered the flute\, guitar\, and his own vocal improvisational skills. In his improvisations\, Santiago combines a street-wise sense of humor with a unique approach to rhythm and swing. Santiago is also the founder and leader of Infraverde\, considered by Timba.com “as one of the more polished and progressive Salsa ensembles in Chicago in recent years.” \nFree before 7:00 pm | $5 after
URL:https://segundoruizbelvis.org/event/papo-santiago-la-cantera-residency/
LOCATION:The California Clipper\, 1002 N California Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60622\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Dance,events,La Cantera
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250620T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250620T210000
DTSTAMP:20250602T140503Z
CREATED:20250515T001120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T140503Z
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SUMMARY:Nathan Pérez + La Cantera
DESCRIPTION:  \nLocal trombone player Nathan Pérez is our special guest for La Cantera’s monthly Residency at The California Clipper. \n 
URL:https://segundoruizbelvis.org/event/la-cantera-friends-live-at-the-california-clipper-2/
LOCATION:The California Clipper\, 1002 N California Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60622\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Dance,events,La Cantera
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250516T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250516T210000
DTSTAMP:20250515T000735Z
CREATED:20250515T000735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T000735Z
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SUMMARY:La Cantera & Friends Live at the California Clipper
DESCRIPTION:  \nLa Cantera\, SRBCC’s Afro-Caribbean Jazz Ensemble for ages 19-24 lead by Adrian Ruiz plays every third Friday of the month at the California Clipper with special guests. \n  \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://segundoruizbelvis.org/event/la-cantera-friends-live-at-the-california-clipper/
LOCATION:The California Clipper\, 1002 N California Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60622\, United States
CATEGORIES:events,La Cantera
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250321T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250321T210000
DTSTAMP:20250216T182249Z
CREATED:20250216T182249Z
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SUMMARY:La Cantera & Friends with Tino Melecio
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://segundoruizbelvis.org/event/la-cantera-friends-with-tino-melecio/
LOCATION:The California Clipper\, 1002 N California Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60622\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,events,La Cantera
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250221T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250221T210000
DTSTAMP:20250131T160323Z
CREATED:20250131T011255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250131T160323Z
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SUMMARY:Flaco Navaja X La Cantera
DESCRIPTION:We’re back with the first 2025 installment of our monthly residency at The California Clipper: La Cantera featuring Flaco Navaja \nWe’re calling it: La Resaca de Cupido: Canciones de Desamor y Despecho :-) \nBoleros corta venas para celebrar el lado más ingrato del amor. \nFree before 7:00 pm\, $5 after 7:00 pm goes to SRBCC Programs.
URL:https://segundoruizbelvis.org/event/flaco-navaja-x-la-cantera/
LOCATION:The California Clipper\, 1002 N California Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60622\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,events,La Cantera
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250216T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250216T193000
DTSTAMP:20250211T233451Z
CREATED:20250211T232404Z
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SUMMARY:La Cantera Live at the Chicago Salsa Congress | Pop-up Social
DESCRIPTION:Join Marquette Park Music Program\, Cafe con Leche\, PRAA\, and La Cantera\, SRBCC in the Lasalle Ballroom for a pop up social! \nSponsored by TOCA Percussion \n  \nThe 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. \nThe Chicago International Salsa Congress is brought to you by a special group of dedicated individuals whose energy\, skills\, passion and perseverance unite to bring you the number one Latin Music and Dance event in the Midwest! \nOver the past 30 years\, Cultural Expressions Productions\, and the Chicago Intercultural Alliance founded by Rosita and Saladeen Alamin\, have created and nurtured a multicultural and multi-generational community celebrating Afro-Latin music and dance. This group’s unwavering support of the community through consistent production of exceptional events that included fund raisers for children with HIV. \nThey produced the first all ages inclusive event for 15 years\, “Sizzling Mambo Sundays” at the Presidential Towers. Deeply committed to uniting cultures\, Cultural Expressions supports\, mentors\, and uplifts both emerging and established artists while celebrating the origins and history of Latin and Afro-Latin music and dance through the salsa congress concept. \nIn 2002 they produced the first Chicago International Salsa Congress (CISC) now in its 22nd year. The CISC fosters personal awareness\, develops leadership\, creativity and inspires highest performance by providing emerging artists an opportunity to learn from and perform with professional artists in the congress showcase. CISC artistic director\, Saladeen Alamin was awarded the Andy Vasquez Award for contributions to Latin dance at the World Salsa Congress\, San Juan\, PR\, July\, 2003. The executive producers\, Rosita and Saladeen\, have received awards for their vision and contributions to Latin music\, culture and dance by the World Salsa Congress in San Juan\, PR (July\, 2003 and 2005)\, Philadelphia Salsa Congress in 2008 and the LA Salsa Congress in California (May\, 2005).
URL:https://segundoruizbelvis.org/event/la-cantera-live-at-the-chicago-salsa-congress-pop-up-social/
LOCATION:Westin O’Hare\, 6100 N River Rd\, IL 60018\, Rosemont\, IL\, 60018\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Dance,events,La Cantera
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241220T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241220T210000
DTSTAMP:20241207T220018Z
CREATED:20241207T215343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241207T220018Z
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SUMMARY:La Cantera & Friends with Roy McGrath
DESCRIPTION:La Cantera hosts…Roy McGrath \nRoy McGrath is a tenor saxophonist\, composer\, bandleader and sideman living in Chicago\, IL. He recently graduated with a master’s degree in Music from Northwestern University\, where he studied under Victor Goines (saxophonist for Jazz at Lincoln Center and Director of Jazz Studies at Northwestern University). He transcribes\, arranges\, and composes music for a variety of situations\, and currently works as the Woodwind/Brasswind instructor at Flatt’s and Shape Musical Academy in Chicago. \nIn addition to his studies\, Roy has gained valuable performance experience in a variety of settings. In 2009\, he joined the Camp-of-the-Woods wind ensemble playing Broadway\, big band\, contemporary jazz\, classical\, and worship music in Speculator\, NY. He performed with this ensemble for four years\, including serving as the Director of Jazz Small Ensembles and Big Band for two years. He has taught masterclasses on improvisation in Mexico and at the Universidad del Turabo in Puerto Rico; and worked for Suman Entertainment as a tenor saxophonist and doubler on alto/clarinet/flute on cruise ships in the Mediterranean and Caribbean. \nRoy has played on numerous recordings\, both as sideman and band leader. He recorded on Easy Company’s self-titled album in 2009\, produced by five-time Grammy winner John Snyder and five-time Grammy winning recording engineer David Farrell. In 2010\, he recorded an album as leader entitled Long Shot. In 2013 he played on Gustavo Cortinas’ album Snapshot\, and toured Mexico in support. He has been recognized in competitions\, and placed third in the Union League Civic Arts Foundation Jazz Improvisation Competition in 2013 (Chicago\, IL).
URL:https://segundoruizbelvis.org/event/la-cantera-friends-with-roy-mcgrath/
LOCATION:The California Clipper\, 1002 N California Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60622\, United States
CATEGORIES:events,La Cantera
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241115T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241115T210000
DTSTAMP:20241024T220327Z
CREATED:20240726T023859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241024T220327Z
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SUMMARY:La Cantera & Friends Featuring Víctor García
DESCRIPTION:Víctor García & 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.  No cover before 7 pm. $5 After \nGRAMMY-NOMINATED VICTOR GARCIA IS A MUSICAL FORCE TO BE RECKONED WITh…\nExaminer.com’s Neil Tesser calls him “one of the most exciting young musicians.” Chicago Tribune’s Howard Reich says that he “stands out as an ebullient soloist offering a formidable technique and a radiantly polished tone.” JazzChicago.net’s Brad Walseth regards him as a “young lion trumpeter.” \nHe’s as versatile as he is creative. His trumpet talent heralds his international acclaim. He sings\, plays percussion\, and his songwriting\, arrangements and charts have led him to professorial positions at Roosevelt University\, Loyola University and the University of Illinois in Chicago.
URL:https://segundoruizbelvis.org/event/la-cantera-friends-third-fridays-at-the-california-clipper/
LOCATION:The California Clipper\, 1002 N California Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60622\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,events,La Cantera
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241109T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241109T210000
DTSTAMP:20241016T183833Z
CREATED:20241001T202729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241016T183833Z
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SUMMARY:S&S Afro-Caribbean Collective: Alejandro Salazar & Jonathan Suazo
DESCRIPTION: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. \nFollowing in the footsteps of musical geniuses like Miguel Zenón\, Gonzalo Rubalcaba\, Chucho Valdéz\, and David Sánchez\, S&S’ mission is to combine these sounds with the ever expanding landscape of Jazz\, by sharing and celebrating an essential part of Latine culture via concerts and workshops that will promote intercultural dialogue. \nAlejandro Salazar \nAlejandro emphasizes love\, peace\, and unity to audiences through unique performances\, education\, and the cultural study of Afro-Cuban and Black-American Music. Chicago’s own rising star\, Alejandro Salazar\, is deeply rooted in the tradition\, yet he likes to explore new ways to help people groove and dance more to his infectious swing feel. \nAlejandro has had the pleasure of playing at clubs\, venues\, and festivals all over Chicago and the world like The Chicago Jazz Festival\, Hyde Park Jazz Festival\, Jazz a la Villette (Paris)\, Primavera Sound Barcelona\, Munch Museum (Oslo)\, Bourse de Commerce (Paris)\, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg\, The Jazz Showcase\, Andy’s Jazz Club\, DuSable Museum\, The Green Mill\, Constellation\, and Dorian’s to name a few. \nDuring such engagements\, Alejandro has shared the stage with master musicians such as Bobby Watson\, Jon Faddis\, Robert Irving III\, Emmet Cohen\, Willie Pickens\, Angel Bat Dawid\, Marques Carroll\, Junius Paul\, Dennis Carroll\, Alexis Lombre\, Tito Carrillo\, Victor Garcia\, Rajiv Halim\, Ernest Dawkins\, Coco Elysses\, Senabella Gill\, Anthony Bruno\, and Ira Sullivan. \nJonathan Suazo \nAward-winning saxophonist / composer / cultural seeder and educator who also leads his own project entitled RICANO\, a unique Afro Caribbean Jazz concept that blends the sounds of Puerto Rico and Dominican Republic. Jonathan was named one of the top ten emerging Jazz artists of 2023 by the GRAMMYS and his debut album “Ricano” (Ropeadope Records) was listed at #6 in the best Jazz albums of 2023 by The New York Times. \nA Berklee Global Jazz Institute graduate\, he’s received many honors including the 2024 Chamber Music America New Jazz Works Grant\, The WBUR Makers Series Award for generating impact in the Boston’s community\, The Winter 2023 South Arts Jazz Road Tours Grant\, the 2023 New Music USA Creator Fund Grant\, A full tuition Scholarship to attend the Berklee Global Jazz Institute Masters Program\, The Project Support Grant for Program Alumni by the Fundación Banco Popular for his Ricano album\, and the Berklee Urban Service Award for using the arts to support humanitarianism. \nIn connection with his Ricano project\, Jonathan has become an ally of several organizations like Puerto Rican Arts Alliance\, Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center\, Escuela Libre de Música San Juan\, Conservatorio de Música de Puerto Rico\, El Instituto de Cultura Puertorriqueña\, Fundación Banco Popular\, and Music Project to impact more that 600 student since 2023. \nCatalina Maria Johnson of Downbeat Jazz Mag describes his music as “a soundscape propelled by lyrical sax playing” and Giovanni Rusonnello from the New York Times describes his music as “richly built\, written from the heart and packed with complexity\, always seeking the next level of altitude.” \nSuazo’s resume includes collaborations / performances with Miguel Zenón\, Terri Lyne Carrington\, David Sánchez\, Charlie Sepúlveda\, Gonzalo Grau\, Danilo Perez\, Ricky Rodriguez\, Ileana Cabra (iLÉ)\, Calma Carmona\, Rakalam Bob Moses\, Joe Lovano\, Paoli Mejias\, Humberto Ramirez\, David Rivera\, Tito Matos\, Ricardo Pons\, William Cepeda\, Jon Secada\, Pedro Capó\, Obie Bermudez\, Hans Glawischnig\, Humberto Ramirez\, Silverio Perez\, Tony Escapa. \nReserve\n 
URL:https://segundoruizbelvis.org/event/ss-afro-caribbean-collective-jonathan-suazo-and-alejandro-salazar/
LOCATION:Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center\, 4048 West Armitage Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60639\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,events,La Cantera
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241006T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241006T203000
DTSTAMP:20241006T200837Z
CREATED:20240807T105516Z
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SUMMARY:TELMARY & HABANASANA
DESCRIPTION:Just Added: Opening Act by Flaco Navaja & La Cantera \nCo-produced with the Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center \nAdmission: $25 | $30 at the door | ($20 ILCC members) \nEmpanadas\, and non-alcoholic spirits and beverages available for purchase. \nBYOB Event (Beer and Wine only)  \nFrom Havana\, Cuba\, street poet Telmary Diaz has emerged as a leader and trendsetter on the cutting edge of hip-hop and urban music in Cuba. As a rapper\, Telmary uses her distinctive voice\, at times deep and soulful\, at times fast and aggressive\, to proclaim a positive\, empowering message that contrasts with the genre’s commercial norm. After working with Free Hole Negro in 1999 and Interactivo in 2002\, she launched her solo career with A Diario\, produced by acclaimed Cuban pianist and Interactivo leader Roberto Carcasses and winner of the Cubadisco award for Best Hip Hop Album in 2007. After seven years in Toronto\, Canada\, she returned to Havana where she formed her band Habana Sana. Her CD Libre was awarded the 2014 Cubadisco Prize for best Hip Hop recording. While performing with HabanaSana in Havana\, Telmary continues to collaborate with a flurry of Cuban and international artists including Interactivo with whom she toured the U.S. in 2016\, Pedrito Martinez and Doctor John. \nFlaco Navaja \nFlaco Navaja is a singer\, poet\, actor\, who is born and raised in the Bronx. He sings in both Spanish and English and has toured with various groups across the globe. He currently resides in Humboldt Park\, Chicago where he leads his band\, Flaco Navaja and the Razor Blades. \nIf Héctor Lavoe Boxed Rubén Blades and KRS-1 was the referee you’d get Flaco. A Nostalgic old sound with brand new spoken word. \nNavaja’s original style of poetry combines singing\, beat-boxing\, and spoken word. He was the host of the legendary open mic showcase; “All That! Hip Hop Poetry & Jazz” at the famous Nuyorican Poets’ Cafe. He has performed at national and international venues and events. In 2003\, he toured internationally with the Tony Award winning Russell Simmons’ Def Poerty Jam and he has appeared on four episodes of the HBO series. \nNavaja is a member of Screen Actors Guild and has appeared in several films & television shows. \nLa Cantera \nDirected by piano player Adrian Ruiz\, La Cantera is SRBCC’s Afro-Caribbean Jazz performance ensemble for youth (ages 19-24). The program was born at Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center in 2018 and is known for incorporating young veterans of Ruiz Belvis’ Afro-Caribbean Jazz and Afro-Latin Percussion apprenticeships with guest appearances by the city’s top local and touring Latin music talent. Through a dynamic schedule participants engage in the business of musical performance\, learning to leverage their talents and exposure. Credits include performances with Grammy nominee Paoli Mejías\, Jonathan Suazo (New York Times #6 in list of Best 10 Jazz Albums of 2023)\, Opening Act for Grammy Winners Third Coast Percussion. \nBuy Tickets[fusion_builder_next_page]
URL:https://segundoruizbelvis.org/event/telmary-habanasana/
LOCATION:Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center\, 4048 West Armitage Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60639\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Dance,events,La Cantera
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240920T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240920T210000
DTSTAMP:20240920T185427Z
CREATED:20240906T220923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240920T185427Z
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SUMMARY:Flaco Navaja & La Cantera Live at The California Clipper
DESCRIPTION:La Cantera comes back from their Ventana al Jazz performance in San Juan to collaborate with Flaco Navaja. \nTwo shows: \n\nCheck us out on 9/20 (6-9PM) at @californiaclipper and 9/21 by the outdoor lawn of @comedreccenter (4-6PM). Thanks to #mychiparks #noitp #nightoutintheparks \n\nFlaco Navaja is a singer\, poet\, actor\, who is born and raised in the Bronx. He sings in both Spanish and English and has toured with various groups across the globe. \nIf Héctor Lavoe Boxed Rubén Blades and KRS-1 was the referee you’d get Flaco. A Nostalgic old sound with brand new spoken word. \nNavaja’s original style of poetry combines singing\, beat-boxing\, and spoken word. He was the host of the legendary open mic showcase; “All That! Hip Hop Poetry & Jazz” at the famous Nuyorican Poets’ Cafe. He has performed at national and international venues and events. In 2003\, he toured internationally with the Tony Award winning Russell Simmons’ Def Poerty Jam and he has appeared on four episodes of the HBO series.
URL:https://segundoruizbelvis.org/event/flaco-navaja-la-cantera-live-at-californiac/
LOCATION:The California Clipper\, 1002 N California Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60622\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,events,La Cantera
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240803T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240803T180000
DTSTAMP:20240726T022026Z
CREATED:20240726T020254Z
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SUMMARY:La Cantera & Friends Live at Kells Park
DESCRIPTION:La Cantera\, SRBCC’s Afro-Caribbean Jazz ensemble hosts a series of jam sessions featuring special guests as part of Night Out in the Parks.  Free Salsa Class\, + Salsa and Bomba Showcase by SRBCC Apprentices. Bring your picnic chair and blanket!
URL:https://segundoruizbelvis.org/event/la-cantera-friends/
LOCATION:Kells Park\, 3201 W. Chicago Ave.\, Chicago\, 60624\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Dance,events,La Cantera
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240720T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240720T193000
DTSTAMP:20240627T151754Z
CREATED:20240607T203252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240627T151754Z
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SUMMARY:La Cantera & Friends Welcome Candela from Puerto Rico
DESCRIPTION:Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center’s La Cantera welcomes Candela from La Casa de la Plena Tito Matos. Produced by SRBCC with the support of the Chicago Park District’s Night Out in the Parks series\, bringing hundreds of free events to the parks every summer. \nDirected by Master Plenero Juan Llonsi Martínez\, Grupo Candela is a youth project (ages 8-15) of La Casa de la Plena Tito Matos of Taller Comunidad La Goyco in Santurce\, Puerto Rico. Their repertoire is known for original plenas\, as well as songs written by Puerto Rican composers. \nDirected by piano player Adrian Ruiz\, La Cantera is SRBCC’s Afro-Caribbean Jazz Collective\, a youth jazz performance ensemble born at Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center. The program incorporates 8 young veterans of Ruiz Belvis’ Afro-Caribbean Jazz apprenticeships with guest appearances by the city’s top local and touring Latin music talent.
URL:https://segundoruizbelvis.org/event/la-cantera-friends-welcome-candela-from-puerto-rico/
LOCATION:Riis Park\, 6100 W. Fullerton Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60639
CATEGORIES:Concerts,events,La Cantera
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240719T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240719T210000
DTSTAMP:20240717T145818Z
CREATED:20240715T235000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240717T145818Z
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SUMMARY:La Cantera & Friends Residency at The California Clipper
DESCRIPTION:Since 2023\, SRBCC and The California Clipper Lounge\, two long-standing Chicago-based hubs for artists\, have been working together to create a supportive and creative space for young Latin Jazz musicians. Through this unique collaboration\, members of La Cantera (SRBCC’s Afro-Caribbean Jazz internship for ages 19-24) have the opportunity to collaborate\, experiment\, and learn from award-winning touring and local professional artists. Our residency program occurs every third Friday of the month from 6 pm to 9 pm at The California Clipper\, located in the heart of Humboldt Park at 1002 N. California Ave.\, Chicago IL. By attending these events\, our audience is supporting a platform for emerging musicians to showcase their skills and connect with the vibrant jazz community in Chicago. \nLa Cantera incorporates young veterans of Ruiz Belvis’ Afro-Caribbean Jazz and Afro-Latin Percussion apprenticeships. NO COVER BEFORE 7:00 PM. $5 AFTER. Every third Friday of the month.
URL:https://segundoruizbelvis.org/event/la-cantera-friends-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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240621T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240621T210000
DTSTAMP:20240608T180750Z
CREATED:20240608T180750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240608T180750Z
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SUMMARY:La Cantera & Friends Residency at The California Clipper
DESCRIPTION:Have you experienced Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center’s monthly Latin Jazz  residency with La Cantera at The California Clipper with special guests? Come early and take advantage of our “No Cover Before 7:00 PM” policy. Early set 6-9pm. 1002 N. California Ave. in Humboldt Park. La Cantera welcomes our special guest for the evening: Lucía Sarmiento.
URL:https://segundoruizbelvis.org/event/la-cantera-friends-residency-at-the-california-clipper/
LOCATION:The California Clipper\, 1002 N California Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60622\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,events,La Cantera
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240610T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240610T120000
DTSTAMP:20240501T154221Z
CREATED:20240501T142120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240501T154221Z
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SUMMARY:Miguel Zenón & Luis Perdomo Master Class and Jam Session
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by SRBCC’s La Cantera\, this Master Class & Jam Session with recent Grammy Winners Miguel Zenón and Luis Perdomo is another in a series of SRBCC-produced opportunities for emerging and established Chicago-based artists to learn and exchange ideas with world-class musicians. \nGrammy Winner and Guggenheim and MacArthur Fellow Miguel Zenón represents a select group of musicians who have masterfully balanced and blended the often contradictory poles of innovation and tradition. Widely considered as one of the most groundbreaking and influential saxophonists and composers of his generation\, he has also developed a unique voice as a conceptualist\, concentrating his efforts on perfecting a fine mix between Jazz and his many musical influences. \nBorn and raised in San Juan\, Puerto Rico\, Zenón has built a distinguished career as a leader\, releasing fifteen albums under his own name. In addition\, he has honed his artistic identity by collaborating with both established jazz masters and the music’s younger innovators\, irrespective of style and genre. Zenón has toured and/or recorded with artists including The SFJAZZ Collective\, Charlie Haden\, Fred Hersch\, Kenny Werner\, David Sánchez\, Danilo Perez\, The Village Vanguard Orchestra\, Kurt Elling\, Guillermo Klein & Los Guachos\, The Jeff Ballard Trio\, Antonio Sanchez\, Brian Lynch\, Joey Calderazzo\, Steve Coleman\, Ray Barreto\, Andy Montañez\, Jerry Gonzalez & The Fort Apache Band\, The Mingus Big Band and Bobby Hutcherson. \nEl Arte Del Bolero Vol. 2 – with Luis Perdomo (Miel Music 2023) – The follow up to their Grammy Nominated 2021 release\, this album further explores the Latin American Songbook in a Duo format\, featuring music written by composers hailing from Puerto Rico\, Venezuela\, Panama and México. El Arte Del Bolero Vol. 2 won a 2024 Grammy Award for Best Latin Jazz Album. \nReserve
URL:https://segundoruizbelvis.org/event/miguel-zenon-luis-perdomo-master-class-and-jam-session/
LOCATION:Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center\, 4048 West Armitage Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60639\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,events,La Cantera
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240517T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240517T210000
DTSTAMP:20240419T211548Z
CREATED:20240419T211548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240419T211548Z
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SUMMARY:El Hijo de Borikén + La Cantera & Friends
DESCRIPTION:One of Puerto Rico’s most talented lyricists comes to Chicago to present exclusive songs from his third album to be released later this year. The hip-hop duo will be special guests at La Cantera & Friends’ monthly residency at The California Clipper in Humboldt Park.
URL:https://segundoruizbelvis.org/event/el-hijo-de-boriken-la-cantera-friends/
LOCATION:The California Clipper\, 1002 N California Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60622\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,events,La Cantera
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