This is the 12th year that the JP Morgan Chase Latino Cultural Festival will be held at the indoor Queens Theatre in the Park and the line-up of artists is impressive. The festival invites ground-breaking veteran artists from unexpected corners of the Americas and Spain giving Latin music fans an unique opportunity to hear both new voices and legendary musicians.
I've listed the music and dance events here but for those that want more, the festival also includes a comedy act and some film events. For information and tickets, contact the Queens Theatre in the Park box office at 718-760-0064 or go to the Queens Theatre Website (it will be live June 20th) where you can also view the complete event schedule.
This is the international premier of the group whose music is devoted to Peru's African heritage.
Jul 23: (Main Stage, 8PM)
Another act springing from Afro-Peruvian tradition, Corina Batra fuses it with jazz.
Jul 24: (Studio, 8PM)
If you think that tango is the only music Argentina has to offer, then you'll get a surprise from a group that celebrates the songs of the Argentine gauchos.
Jul 26: (Main Stage, 1PM) Inca Rose Duo
Jul 26: (Cafe/Cabaret, 8:30PM)
New York's own Jimmy Sabater, master of timbales, brings salsa to an audience who's bound to get up and dance.
Jul 26: (Main Stage, 8:30PM)
A night to celebrate Andalusia's flamenco.
Jul 27: (Main Stage, 7:30PM)
Magdalena Brezzo is the choreographer, Camerino 4 is a Mexican contemporary dance company.Here's an opportunity to see the world premiere of a new dance piece.
Jul 27: (Main Stage, 8PN)
Jul 31: (La Guardia, 8PM)
Venezuelan guitarist Baez will regale the audience with his harmonies and technique.
Jul 31: (Main Stage, 8PM)
The Puerto Rican group fuses traditional music with rock and clever lyrics.
Jul 31: (Studio, 9PM)
From the Dominican Republic, Bachata Roja Legend joins old and new bachateros for an evening of music.
Aug 1: (Main Stage, 8:30PM)
From Colombia, come and hear the gaita flute applied to Colombian cumbia.
Aug 2: (Main Stage, 8PM)
This is a rare opportunity to hear Afro-Uruguayan candombe.
Aug 3: (Main Stage, 7PM)
