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Latin Independence Celebration 2023: Son de Cuba & Pura Vida Orquesta

  • 8:00pm11:00pm Friday, September 15, 2023

All Ages | TICKETS: $20 - General Admission Online, $25 - General Admission Door

The Alberta Abbey is a non-profit venue nurturing the arts in NE Portland by providing affordable studio and performance spaces and diverse programming for the community.

Two legendary bands come together on one stage for a spectacular night of entertainment you won't forget. Join the holiday celebration & showcase of Latin dance music from Salsa to Cumbia, Bachata to Bolero, Latin jazz & much more! Host MC DJ Osvaldo will keep the party going with all the top international hits we all love to dance to! Experience incredible authentic food vendors plus sponsor cocktails specials as you dance the night away in this new historic community music and arts venue in the heart of the City.

Food Cuisine Includes:

  • Southern Grill - BBQ Grilled Chicken & Smoked Cajun Pulled Pork
  • Cuban, Mexican, Peruvian, Tex Mex & More!

Artist Lineup: 

  • Son De Cuba is a sextet created in August 2015 by musicians from Mexico and Cuba. They play different kinds of genres such as Salsa, Timba, Son, Merengue, Boleros, Cumbia, Bachata, Latin Jazz, etc. They are based in Portland, Oregon. Since five of the band members are Cubans, they have roots in Latin, African, and Jazz rhythms. They blend this vast knowledge of different beats together in classic and modern latin songs, exuding energy, happiness, and encouraging you to dance. With only six performers, they have a full sound and will draw a crowd with our energy and love for our music. Dancing is encouraged, they may even join you! 
  • Pura Vida Orquesta is an 8-10 piece Latin band based out of the Pacific Northwest, Portland, OR. The band plays Salsa, Timba, Cumbia, Cha Cha Cha, Latin Jazz, Merengue, Bachata, and Latin Funk. Led by Saxophonist and Vocalist Gabriel (Paquito) Martinez from Costa Rica, Pura Vida Orquesta has been a mainstay in the Portland Latin Music Scene and includes amazing musicians from diverse backgrounds.

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This event is part of the Elevate Unity Benefit Music Series: a collaborative effort created from the necessity to support the arts, reconnect our community, and promote unity through the healing message of music! Their focus is to advocate for inclusion, equality, and support of our local venues, staff, gig workers, and musicians from the lasting effects of our industry shut down from COVID.
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