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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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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
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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
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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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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250221T210000
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241006T203000
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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
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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
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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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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240720T193000
DTSTAMP: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
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240419T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240419T210000
DTSTAMP:20240419T194847Z
CREATED:20240307T031542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240419T194847Z
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SUMMARY:JAM Series: La Cantera and Friends
DESCRIPTION:After playing alongside New York Times’ “Top 10 Jazz Musicians of 2023” Jonathan Suazo and Santana’s Paoli Mejías\, La Cantera is hosting a Jazz Appreciation Month Jam session with some of Chicago’s top jazz artists as part of their monthly residency at The California Clipper in Humboldt Park. No cover before 7:00 pm!
URL:https://segundoruizbelvis.org/event/jam-series-la-cantera-and-friends/
LOCATION:The California Clipper\, 1002 N California Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60622\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,events,La Cantera
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240315T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240315T210000
DTSTAMP:20240227T001135Z
CREATED:20240216T085510Z
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SUMMARY:Paoli Mejías - La Cantera & Friends
DESCRIPTION:No cover before 8:00 pm \nLa Cantera continues their residency at The California Clipper\, on Friday\, March 15th with special guest Paoli Mejías\, from Puerto Rico\, known for his recent work with Carlos Santana.
URL:https://segundoruizbelvis.org/event/paoli-mejias-la-cantera-friends/
LOCATION:The California Clipper\, 1002 N California Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60622\, United States
CATEGORIES:La Cantera
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