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OG Burn, A Tribute To / Un Homenaje a Eddie Bobè

OG Burn, A Tribute To / Un Homenaje a Eddie Bobè

The Afro Latin Jazz Alliance (ALJA) and Hostos Center for the Arts & Culture present OG Burn, A Tribute To, Un Homenaje a Eddie Bobè to commemorate the life and music of master percussionist Eddie Bobè on Friday, March 18, 2022 & Saturday, March 19, 2022. Multi-GRAMMY® Award-winner Arturo O’Farrill and the 18-piece Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra perform an exhilarating night of music with renowned pianist/composer Michele Rosewoman guest-curating the festivities. Performing alongside O’Farrill and his acclaimed big band are featured special guest percussion legends Roman Diaz (Percussion/Vocals), Felix Sanabria (Percussion), Gene Golden (Percussion), vocalists Abraham Rodriguez (Percussion/Vocals) and Hector “Papote” Jimenez as well as Jay Rodriguez (saxophone). Expect a raucous, joyful celebration of rumba, bata, guaguanco and every manner of groove that Bobè was a poet of. Repertoire will spotlight compositions from Michele Rosewoman, Arturo O’Farrill, Chico O’Farrill as well as Bobè himself, including classics from his album, Central Park Rumba.

$20 - $40
08:00 PM - 10:00 PM on Fri, 18 Mar 2022

Event Supported By

Hostos Center for the Arts & Culture
farocho@hostos.cuny.edu

Artist Group Info

Arturo O’Farrill and the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra