October
October, 11 2008 07:30 PM - Son de Madre @ Son Cubano
405 West 14th Street, New York, New York 10014 - Free
Son de Madre Performing Live at Son Cubano - 1st Set 7:30pm - Their sound is based on Cuban music, but that’s only the starting point. Son de Madre is truly a world band, with members from Argentina, Cuba, Puerto Rico, Israel, Italy and Venezuela. In their highly danceable music you’ll find a variety of different styles: Son, Timba, Cha Cha Cha, Salsa, Pilon, Latin Jazz and more. Son Cubano, or the "Sound of Cuba", successfully brought a style reminiscent of the elegance and opulence of "The Havana 50s" to the meat packing district in New York City. For more on Son Cubano go to: www.soncubanonyc.com or call (212) 366-1640 - For more on Son de Madre go to: www.sondemadre.com
October, 11 2008 09:00 PM - Ochún @ Havana Central
151 WEST 46TH ST, New York, New York 10036 - Free
HAVANA CENTRAL Presents: Ochun - One of New York City’s favorite dance bands, Ochún combines original songs with traditional Cuban treasures. Beautiful arrangements, intense rhythms, and the passionate vocals of lead singer Miguel Garcia, create the unique and unforgettable sound of Ochún. Havana Central serves great, classic Cuban food in an atmosphere that combines the energy, excitement, entertainment and fun of old Havana. Come join us for a wonderful evening! Tel: 212-662-8830. For more info on Havana Central go to: www.havanacentral.com - For more info on Ochún go to: www.ochunmusic.com - To purchase Ochún’s New Hit CD En El Año De Ochún go to: www.cdbaby.com - Also visit www.HavanaNewYork.com your guide to Cuban music & more…
October, 12 2008 01:00 PM - Music & Art On The Boulevard - West New York, NJ Festival Boulevard East, from 55th up to 60th street., West New York, New Jersey 07093 - Free
The City of West New York, NJ, and its honorable Mayor, Sal Vega present: Music & Art On The Boulevard - A cultural artistic event with attractions for the whole family. Next Sunday, October 12th 2008 "Día de la Hispanidad" (Hispanic Day), the Boulevard East, along with West New York residents and neighboring communities, will dress up to party and celebrate this grand artistic and cultural event. The festival will feature a parade of orchestras playing live Latin music with Chico Alvarez Y Mafimba, Xiomara Laugart, Ropa Vieja, Mariela Valencia y su Afro Peru, La Bolá, Los Mariachis Norteños, Bachata Azurr y Rumba Flamenca Olé. There will also be art exhibits, games and entertainment for the whole family, and food venders offering a variety of Latin American cuisines. Admission is Free. Music & Art On The Boulevard, will take place along the Boulevard East, from 55th up to 60th street, in West New York, NJ, set against the spectacular view of the city of new York. Special guesses to include Spanish radio and TV personalities, El Pachá and Ino Gómez. Painters and sculptors that wish to exhibit their works, please contact Adela Blond Director of Gallery Twenty-One, at (973) 424-1700 or e-mail: adela@gallerytwenty-one.com. Please use public transportation to get the festival. Music & Art On The Boulevard is a production of Latin Jazz USA. Sponsored by: Univision Channel 41, Telefutura 68, WADO 1280 AM and The Kalle 105.9 This event is co-sponsored by: McDonalds, WellCare, Clamato, First BankAmericano, WaMu and The Palms Restaurant.
October, 12 2008 07:30 PM - Son de Madre @ Pipa
38 East 19th Street, New York, New York 10003 - Free
Son de Madre Performing Live at Pipa - 1st Set 7:30pm - Their sound is based on Cuban music, but that’s only the starting point. Son de Madre is truly a world band, with members from Argentina, Cuba, Puerto Rico, Israel, Italy and Venezuela. In their highly danceable music you’ll find a variety of different styles: Son, Timba, Cha Cha Cha, Salsa, Pilon, Latin Jazz and more. Pipa, Spanish slang for to have a good time, serves Tapas and much more. Tapas are small but ample dishes served throughout Spain. Pipa’s weekend brunch, offers time-honored dishes such as pancakes and smoked salmon on a bagel. Lunch offers healthy salads and sandwiches in addition to tapas. The dark and romantic room enhances the Spanish cuisine. PHONE 212-677-2233. For more info on Son de Madre go to: www.sondemadre.com
October, 13 2008 05:00 PM - Noche Cubana’s MONDAY AFTER WORK PARTY @ Habibi Lounge 198 Avenue A (btwn 12 & 13 Sts), New York, New York 10009 - Free
Every Monday - 5PM to Midnight - Noche Cubana’s Monday AFTER WORK PARTY - The Hottest Party North Of Havana Is Now On Mondays Too! You asked for it, you got it! Thanks to the success of Noche Cubana’s Thursday Night Party and by popular demand, you can now party Havana style every Monday after work too! Join us at Habibi Lounge for Noche Cubana’s AFTER WORK PARTY every Monday 5pm to midnight for the best and only weekly contemporary and classic Cuban dance music after work party in town. Habibi Lounge, 198 Avenue A (btwn 12 & 13 Sts), New York, New York 10009, Tel: (212) 982-0932. Free Admission All Night Long! Doors open: 5pm to Midnight. Free Appetizer: 5:30pm to 7pm. Free Dance Class: 7pm to 8pm. DJ Music By: DJ Jimmy Agua. Hosted By: Romeo. For more info on: Noche Cubana go to: www.myspace.com/nochecubana - Noche Cubana’s Thursday Night Party go to: www.havananewyork.com/ads/nochecubana_7_08
October, 14 2008 08:00 PM - Raphael Cruz Quartet CD Party Release @ Maxwell’s
1039 Washington Street, Hoboken, New Jersey 07030 - $15.
Raphael Cruz’s music can best be described as smooth Afro-Cuban Jazz with blends of Brazilian music, powerful drums, beautiful melodies and extraordinary solos. Raphael Cruz is a musician’s musician. As one of the first-call percussionists on the New York music scene, he has played
