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Kimmel Center Presents: El Gran Festival de Musica Cubana

Date:
Friday, June 28, 2019 - 7:00pm Location:
Academy Of Music
240 South Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA
19102
United States
See map: Google Maps
El Gran Festival de Musica Cubana is a celebration of the best in traditional Cuban music and culture. This gathering features a unique collection of some of its best known performers, including legends from the past and future stars.
Bringing you hours of music from stars like Juan De Marcos, the architect of Buena Vista Social Club and Afro Cuban All-Stars. These bands have been instrumental in bringing Cuban music to the world.
Former members of Buena Vista Social Club, Barbarito Torres, Jesus Aguaje Ramos, and Eliades Ochoa, come together for a special reunion which includes Ibrahim Ferrer Jr., son of the iconic Cuban singer. This all-star line-up of Cuba’s most celebrated artists ensures that the music lives on.