Son Montuno presents Buena Vista Social Club at Delancey Rooftop

Latin Music: Son Montuno presents Buena Vista Social Club Tribute
Get ready to vibe with Son Montuno as they bring the magic of the Buena Vista Social Club to life! This in-person event is perfect for anyone who loves classic Cuban rhythms, infectious beats, and a night full of dancing. Don’t miss the chance to experience authentic Latin sounds in a lively, fun atmosphere. Grab your friends and join the party!

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Band:

Ariacne Trujillo:

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Grammy nominee Ariacne Trujillo Duran is considered one of the virtuoso pianists,arranger and vocalist from the New York area .She was born in Havana, Cuba, where she had an extensive career since age 4,as a classical concert pianist and composer,performing at age 14, with the tops Cuba’s symphonic orchestras.Since she arrived in New York City in 2002,Trujillo has been leading numerous significant projects as well as working as a lead singer, arranger, pianist and director for the position for the off-Broadway production “Carmen to Havana and Back.”

Trujillo’s musical essence is full of strength,mastery, versatility, charisma, sympathy and an energy that captivates. With her virtuosity on the piano, her powerful and flexible voice and the freshness and peculiarity of her arrangements, she mixes the genres of her native Cuba, with passages of classical music, and the style that she has perfected in her more than 20 years in the Cosmopolitan city of New York. One of Trujillo’s compositions was included in Terri Lyne Carrington’s book New Standards, published by Berklee Institute of Jazz and Gender Justice.
Trujillo graduated with a Suma Cum Laude degree in Music from New Jersey City University, and has a Master’s Degree in Jazz Performance in the specialty of Voice and Piano,her teaching experience includes clinics at Berklee College of Music, New York University and Duke University, Virginia.Mannes School of Music,Lehman College,Berklee Valencia,as well as Universities and conservatories in Peru,Colombia,Greece,Spain,Brazil and Costa Rica.

Trujillo has performed, shared a stage, and recorded with legends such as Paul Simon, Paquito D. Rivera, Wynton Marsalis, Steve Gadd, Jonny Pacheco, John Scofield, Javier Limón, Steve Turre, Brian Lynch, Lew Soloff, Taj Mahal, Diego El Cigala, Alain Perez, Jimmy Bush, Justo Betancourt , Isaac Delgado, Gloria Trevi and Esperanza Spalding.

Dr. Jelena Cingara

Dr. Jelena Cingara is an active performer and artist in the United States, Canada, and European countries such as Italy, France, and Czech Republic. Her career includes a series of solo, chamber, and collaborative international and national recitals, and over 25 years of piano teaching. She has performed in concert venues such as: Libby Gardner, Dumke, Abravanel hall, and Kenley amphitheatre in Utah, as well as Arts and Letters Club, Walter Hall, and Ettore Mazzoleni Halls in Toronto, and Carnegie Hall and Town Hall in NYC. As a collaborative and chamber musician, she played recitals in Italy, Serbia, US and Canada, and for masterclasses for famous quartets such as: The Bennewitz, Faure, Doric as well as Philip Seltzer from the Emerson Quartet. Jelena is a prizewinner of numerous piano competitions, and throughout her career, she was also a recipient of numerous scholarships and a teaching assistantship. She completed her DMA in Piano Performance, with a minor in organ performance at The University of Utah School of Music in 2016. Her Off-Broadway/Broadway debuts are with: "The Last boy" in the summer of 2021/ April 2022 respectively. Jelena has also played in: "The Kiss of the Spider woman" with Scarborough players theatre, "Carrie" with Utah Rep Theatre, "Charlie Brown" with Toledo Theatre in the past. Jelena has accompanied singers in Broadway style at Barnard College (1 class of 10 students), and prepared them for recitals, AADA (4 classes of 15 student a week), U of Toledo, and in person for many years (since she was in her 20's). She has a good knowledge of Broadway repertoire that she has been accompanying and performing. Since coming to the NYC/NJ area 3 years ago Jelena has performed in 14 chamber music recitals with various collaborators, has subbed in many NJ/NYC churches almost weekly, and participated in their concerts as well. In the summer of 2024 Jelena worked as an accompanist for NJPAC in Newark, She is a very active accompanist/chamber musician, performer and teacher in the NYC/NJ area.

Website: https://www.pianolessonsnyc.space

Facundo Colman bongos and bell

Facundo Colmán was born on February 27 in Montevideo Uruguay. He is a percussionist with a notable career that began professionally at the age of 11 in Uruguay. He is one of the most esteemed percussionists on the New York music scene today. Facundo is an experienced percussionist in many styles, world music, Latin jazz, pop and other genres, especially the Uruguayan folk music “Candombe”. Currently in New York, he has shared the stage with legends of salsa and Latin Jazz groups such as José Alberto "El Canario", Tony Succar, Arturo O'Farrill and the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra, Pedro Arroyo, Ray Sepúlveda, Roberto Blades, David Pavon, Fruko and his treasures, Viti Ruiz, Hildemaro, Maelo Ruiz, Tony Vega, Frankie Negron, Hildemaro, Adolescents, Adalberto Santiago, Roberto Lugo, Josimar and his Yambú, Willie González, Papo Rosario, Luisito Carrión, Mayito Rivera, Christian Alicea , Jhonny Rivera, Miles Peña, Anthony Colón and Los Hacheros. Facundo is the teacher of the Afro-Uruguayan percussion workshop "Candombe del Futuro" for children.

Roman Lajara - tres
Born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, New York based Grammy and Latin Grammy nominee guitarist, tresero and composer Román Lajara is one of the most exciting players of his generation. His passion for Jazz, Latin Music, and Arabo-Andalusian Music has allowed him to create a unique voice on his instrument. Mentored by Grammy award winner Michael Mossman, he became a vital member of the Latin jazz scene, Sharing the stage and recording with Richard Bona, Paquito d’Rivera, Marcus Miller, but also Latin legends such as Ruben Blades, Willie Colon, Jose Alberto “El Canario”, Gloria Trevi and Diego Torres. On April 30th2024 Roman was selected by UNESCO and Herbie Hancock Institute to play and arrange a musical segment for International Jazz Day Global Concert, hosted in Morocco by Oscar winner Jeremy Irons. This International Event is the biggest Jazz concert in the world, gathering millions of viewers thru PBS and all social platforms.

Ernesto Sánchez Álvarez
My name is Ernesto Sánchez Álvarez. I was born in Bayamo, Granma Province, Cuba, a region deeply rooted in the traditions of Cuban popular music. Growing up in this rich cultural environment had a decisive influence on my artistic vocation from an early age. I am a professional musician specializing in electric bass, with more than fifteen years of experience dedicated to performance, teaching, and music production within the field of popular and traditional music.
My musical journey began at the age of nine at the Juan Pablo Duarte School of Music, where I started my formal training in classical guitar. During this period, I also participated as a singer in choirs and in several student-formed musical ensembles. These early experiences helped shape my musical sensitivity and strengthened my sense of collaboration and ensemble work.
I later continued my intermediate-level studies at the National School of Arts (ENA), where I further developed my technical skills and artistic identity. After graduating, I began teaching music to children, marking the start of my pedagogical work, which has remained an important part of my professional life alongside performance.
At the same time, I launched my career as a professional musician, performing with various well-established musical groups. Among the most significant are “Enrique Álvarez y su Charanga Latina,” the Jaruco Concert Band, the orchestra “Charanga Melodías del 40,” and the internationally recognized orchestra “Manolito Simonet y su Trabuco,” among others. Each of these experiences contributed profoundly to my artistic growth and to my understanding of the diversity and depth of Cuban music.
Throughout my career, I have participated in more than fifteen recording productions with artists from different countries, working as both a bassist and music producer. I have also had the privilege of traveling to more than twenty-one countries, sharing Cuban culture and bringing our music to audiences around the world.
Since 2023, I have been living in the United States, where I continue to develop my artistic career. In this relatively short time, music has continued to open doors and provide meaningful opportunities, reaffirming my commitment to artistic excellence, cultural exchange, and lifelong

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Dr. Jelena Cingara