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Award-winning Cuban folk group Cortadito pays homage to the Buena Vista Social Club October 19 at Florida Keys Brewing Co.
Islamorada, FL – October 2, 2024 – Community Arts and Culture (CAC)has for decades brought world music performances, lectures, and workshops to underserved communities. In the spirit of educating the public and celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, the Miami-based nonprofit will present a free, all-ages event featuring the Cuban folk group Cortadito this month in Islamorada.
The band plays the Florida Keys Brewing Company (81611 Old Hwy, Islamorada, FL 33036) on Saturday, October 19, during a very special tribute to Cuban music icons the Buena Vista Social Club (BVSC) beginning at 6 p.m. Cortadito will perform classics from the Grammy-winning BVSC album, along with original music from their upcoming full-length release Guajiro Triangle.
“We’re excited about celebrating nuestra hispanidad and sharing our music with the people of Islamorada for Hispanic Heritage Month,” says band co-founder and tresero Jose Elias.
Since its origins twelve years ago, Cortadito has evolved into one of the torchbearers of a pop culture phenomenon that is two centuries strong. A traditional folk and acoustic band that focuses on performing one of the earliest styles of Cuban country music known as Son (pronounced sOwn), their sound can best be described as reminiscent of the famed BVSC.
FKBC is the Upper Keys’ first microbrewery and is located in the Morada Way Arts and Cultural District. They always have a great selection of their favorite beers, as well as a rotating list of seasonal and barrel aged beers, on draft.
Event support is provided by the Monroe County Tourism Development Council, FKBC, and the Morada Way Arts and Culture district. For more information, visit CACMiami.org.
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