7/28 Grupo de Danzas Folcloricas “Jocaycu.” Colombia. Traditional dance & music from 25-member ensemble.
7/29 Julieta Venegas. Mexico. Rock en Español.
7/30 Super Uba. Dominican Republic/NY. Blends modern bachata with classic son, bolero and merengue rhythms.
7/31 Matinee. Sol Y Canto's "El Doble de Amigos/Twioce as Many Friends." Traditional music from Latin America for children. Bilingual program.
7/31 Son Café. Puerto Rico/Cuba/New York. Renowned band leader/timbalero Ralph Irizarry's eight-piece powerhouse blends salsa pura, son cubano, and New York swing.
8/1 Tango Master Class. Fusion Tango. Argentina/NY.
8/1 Fusion Tango. Argentina/NY. A unique combination of traditional tango, fast milonga, new tango, and romantic boleros.
8/2 “New York Spin.” Spain/NY. Film directed by Pedro Valiente; multicultural portrait of 24 people of different ages, occupations and races.
8/3 La Lagrima Dance Workshop (offsite). 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Located at Topaz Arts dance studio in Woodside, Queens, NY.
8/3 Eva Ayllon, Lucia Pulido, Lila Downs. Peru, Colombia, Mexico. In a rare engagement, Latin music’s female singing sensations each perform their signature electrifying repertoires.
8/4 Commissioned dance piece. Producciones La Lagrima. Mexico. The 2nd annual International Movements Project presents a collaborative project featuring a new duet by choreographers Adriana Castaños and David Barrón, from Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico. Set to original music by composer Ramón Astrain.
8/5 Open Mic Night for poets and spoken word. Dedicated to the young and upcoming spoken word artists and poets from Queens.
8/6 Simon Diaz. Venezuela. Back by popular demand, he plays the reinvigorated son of the Venezuelan plains.
8/7 Matinee. Sesame Street Workshop. NY. "Maravillas Musicales/Music Works Wonders." Bilingual educational program created especially for Hispanic families.
POSTPONED UNTIL September 18/19. Tola y Maruja. Colombia. Back by popular demand, the comedy duo delivers non-stop laughter for all audiences.
POSTPONED UNTIL October 29. Johnny Pacheco. New York, NY. A Latin music legend (and member of The Fania All Stars that included Celia Cruz and Tito Puente), El Maestro Johnny Pacheco will return to the Festival by popular demand.
Program subject to change.
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