Straight out of Havana, Cuba comes Orquesta Akok?n who will be performing for one-night only at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido on Sunday, June 23rd at 5:00 PM in the beautiful Lyric Court.
Orquesta Akok?n is a blazing ensemble of deeply soulful mambo reminiscent of Benny Mor?, P?rez Prado, and Banda Gigante of the 1940?s and 50?s.
The album boasts all original songs recorded at the historic state-run Estudios Areito with Cuba?s finest players, young and old, led by the inimitable and dynamic singer Jos? ?Pepito? G?mez, produced by Chulo Records? Jacob Plasse, with incendiary arrangements by Michael Eckroth.
The ferocious and pedigreed wind and rhythm sections consist of musicians from storied groups including Irakere, NG La Banda, and Los Van Van.
Admission/Cost:
Sunday, June 23 - 5:00 PM
Orquesta Akok?n is a blazing ensemble of deeply soulful mambo reminiscent of Benny Mor?, P?rez Prado, and Banda Gigante of the 1940?s and 50?s.
The album boasts all original songs recorded at the historic state-run Estudios Areito with Cuba?s finest players, young and old, led by the inimitable and dynamic singer Jos? ?Pepito? G?mez, produced by Chulo Records? Jacob Plasse, with incendiary arrangements by Michael Eckroth.
The ferocious and pedigreed wind and rhythm sections consist of musicians from storied groups including Irakere, NG La Banda, and Los Van Van.
Admission/Cost:
Sunday, June 23 - 5:00 PM
