Tiempo Libre

Sponsored by Mitchell Slade, EcoStruction

Thursday, March 5, 2009 at 7:30 pm

Rio Theatre, Santa Cruz

“Traditional Cuban classics meet soaring joyful vocals and an impressive horn and percussion section driving a booty-shaking party guaranteed to pick up your mood.”

San Francisco Spectrum

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Grammy-nominated Tiempo Libre delivers a white-hot Latin sound blending traditional Afro-Cuban beats with hip-hop, house, and jazz in an irresistible, dance-inducing style called timba. Jamming during their free time (tiempo libre), these extraordinary musicians set out to create the first authentic all-Cuban timba band in the U.S. and to share the musical heritage of their native country. They reinterpreted and reinvigorated traditional Cuban music with a youthful, modern sound, forging a new style born from their Cuban roots and their American experiences. Please note: There will be dancing at this event; it’s inevitable.

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• Adult: $30
• Gold Circle: $35
• Students & Seniors with ID: $20
• Members receive $5 discount per ticket. All tickets subject to service charges.