“Hotter than the burning tip of a contraband Cuban cigar. Stronger than a straight shot of Havana rum. As exciting as a World Series game, with ‘El Duque’ on the mound. Explosive. Crowd-pleasing. Rhythmically intense. Romantic. Dynamic. Jaw-droppingly good.”
– Tom Surrowicz, Minneapolis Star-Tribune
SEPTEMBER 24th
Nachito Herrera and the Havana Jazz All Stars
Ordway Center of Performing Arts
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MORE INFO Presented in partnership with Battle Creek Latin American Heritage Initiative, Voces, and Leila
October 10 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm MORE INFO Minnesota’s adopted son, Steinway Piano Artist Nachito Herrera,
September 18 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm MORE INFO Developing cultural competence often begins with each
Recognized as a young genius, Ignacio “Nachito” Herrera stunned Cuban audiences at the age of 12, performing Rachmaninoff’s Concerto No. 2 with the Havana Symphony Orchestra. Famed Cuban pianist and Buena Vista Social Club member, Ruben Gonzalez invited the 16-year-old Nachito to join him on stage and inspired the teenager to study the traditional rhythms of Cuba. Herrera’s classical grounding, natural abilities, and enthusiasm for his subject paid off. In addition, Herrera has studied with Cuban masters; Chucho Valdes, Ruben Gonzalez & Frank Fernandez. Read More
