MUSIC

SAT MAY 3  | 7PM

Uptown Nights Festival When We Are Heard: Miguel Zenón + Luis Perdomo + Kali Rodriguez-Peña in Partnership With Carnegie Hall

HIn this special co-presentation with Carnegie Hall Citywide, jazz luminaries Miguel Zenón and Luis Perdomo present sublime interpretations of the Latin American Songbook and of the Bolero in particular as a genre. Drawing from their celebrated albums, El Arte Del Bolero, Vol 1 and El Arte Del Bolero, Vol 2 (the latter earning the pair a GRAMMY in 2024), they honor the vastness and diversity of the Latin American Songbook, highlighting songs they believe deserve to be explored and recognized. The evening concludes with a Harlem Stage commissioned work, Cuba Series, by Latin Grammy nominated trumpeter and composer Kalí Rodríguez-Peña, performed by The New Cuban Masters, his newest project composed by some of the new stars of New York’s Cuban music scene. Based in a wide array of music styles that range from traditional and modern Cuban genres, jazz, and European classical music, the work reflects on the last 65 years of Cuban history, culture, and society. Miguel Zenón, who has been an influence to Kalí in writing this piece, will perform in two of its movements.