Orquesta La Moderna Tradicion - Open Dance Floor!
Enviado por Frank el Mar, 02/02/2010 - 9:32de la tarde.
When
02/10/2010 - 7:30pm
Where
510 Embarcadero West
Oakland, CA 94607
"Their cadence is so sensual that it's virtually irresistible!"
-Enrique Fernandez, Miami Sun Sentinel
At the first note, you'll want to jump out of your seat. Orquesta La Moderna Tradición transports you to an era of sensual danzones and swinging cha-chasâthe music of the Havana social clubs of the 1950s. The only band of its type in the United States, the 12-piece ensemble captures the romance and style of a memorable era in Cuban dance music.
Violins and flutes weave lilting melodies against the backdrop of driving Afro-Cuban rhythms. The orchestra's repertoire ranges from traditional ballads to the latest salsa and timba grooves with surprising twists: you should hear their spin on the old church tune 'Golden Slippers' As one critic put it: "Imagine a blend of Tito Puente and a tango, and you'll begin to get an idea of the power and beauty of this music."
The Orquesta's equally diverse personnel have honed their talents in the worlds of jazz, salsa, flamenco and classical music.
Where:Yoshi's Oakland
510 Embarcadero West
Jack London Square
Oakland, CA 94607
Phone: 510.238.9200
