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Charanga Danzon Live in Concert at Catherine Person Gallery
Please join Charanga Danzon for a memorable evening of live Cuban music at Catherine Person Gallery in Pioneer Square, Seattle. Our repertoire includes traditional Cuban charanga, son, danzon, cha-cha-cha, classical, and jazz. All ages welcome.
About Charanga Danzon:
Charanga is a genre and ensemble of Cuban dance music merging African and European influences, highlighting flute and violin. Danzon is the national dance style of Cuba.
Founded in 2008 by violinist and educator Irene Mitri, Charanga Danzon is a unique Cuban music ensemble based in Seattle. This fluid ensemble finds its basis honoring the tradition of strings in Cuban music, with a repertoire including traditional charanga, son/danzon, cha-cha-cha, classical, and jazz.
Performers include Irene Mitri (violin, ensemble director), Michael Nicolella (guitar), Ben Verdier (bass), Jim O'Halloran (flutes), Fred Hoadley (piano, tres), Andy Schloss (percussion), Francisco Medina Jr. (percussion), Pedro Vargas (percussion), Lance Lu (chekere).
Advance purchase encouraged, as the gallery has limited seating. Advance ticket prices: $20 general, $17 students/seniors, free for ages 12 and under. Door prices (if there are still seats available on the day of show) will be an additional $5 per ticket.
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LocationCatherine Person Gallery
319 Third Ave South
Seattle, WA 98104
United States
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| Kid Friendly: No |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: No |
| Wheelchair Accessible: No |
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