Jessi Campo celebrates her musical legacy with the new “Boleros” album Friday, April 17

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Coral Gables, FL – April 8, 2026 – Bilingual singer / songwriter Jessi Campo is celebrating the release of her new collection of slow, romantic Cuban standards, her 6th overall release titled Boleros on Friday, April 17, 2026 at the Books & Books Coral Gables (265 Aragon Ave, Coral Gables, FL 33134). The new collection brings new life to the golden era of Boleros, performing classic 1960s repertoire alongside original songs that honor her Cuban heritage and her father’s musical legacy as a performer in Cuba and New York. The event is free with RSVP here.

“I’m thrilled to be able to share the music that continues to inspire and storytell everything I do,” says Campo. “I can only hope to continue in my father’s footsteps and further champion the cause of Cuban music through this release.” Her father Giovanni was an exceptional entertainer from the golden era of music who shared stages with musical colleagues like Beny More, Tito Puente and Perez Prado.

This Boleros album reunites Campo after 10 years with producer Jose Velasquez, who produced and arranged La Pasion de la Lupe in 2016. On this release they create a signature combo of covers in Campos’ soulful, jazzy style. The new collection covers much musical ground, and includes two original compositions, “Porque Me Haces Falta”, and “Tan Sola”.

The new single and video for the classic “Y Hoy Como Ayer” (originally written by Pedro Vega) and is now streaming on all platforms though Sony Orchard. The show is free and open to all ages, with the music beginning at 7:30 p.m. Additional album standouts include the bolero ranchero “La Gloria Eres Tu” by Cuban composer Jose Antonio Mendez, and “Esta Tarde Vi Volver” from Yucatan, Mexico’s Armando Manzanero.

The traditional bolero “Esperame en el Cielo”, written by Puerto Rico’s Paquito Lopez Vidal, is recorded as a duet with Jessi’s mom Nina Campo. She was also an actress and singer from the 1960’s who also performed as a powerhouse duo act called Giovanni and Nina.

In the world of international music, artist, actress, producer, and bilingual singer / songwriter Campo stands as a radiant force, enchanting audiences across continents with her magnificent performances that mesmerize her audiences. She’s been compared to Etta James, Lisa Stansfield, and La Lupe, has placed her music on Netflix and Amazon Prime movies, and now brings new life to the golden era of boleros.

On stage, her presence is akin to a celestial beacon, radiating an irresistible blend of artistry, vocal prowess, and sheer entertainment, illuminating every soul in her audience like the warm touch of sunlight. Jessi Campo isn’t just a performer; she’s an experience – a symphony of passion and talent that leaves an indelible mark on all who bear witness. The native New Yorker credits her mother’s upbringing and birthplace for her sense of style, glamour and understanding of what it takes to be in show business.

The intimate evening will feature a live ensemble with guitar, piano, and percussion with Reniel Tabares, Raul Amorin, and Paul O’Donnell in a romantic, vintage-inspired setting. The album is now streaming on all platforms through Alternativa Representa and Sony Orchard Mexico. Press kit and music links available upon request.

For more information, please visit JessiCampo.com or call the venue at (305) 442-4408.

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Cortadito to release second single from upcoming Guajiro Triangle full-length “Aqui Te Traigo Mi Son”

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New song from award-winning Cuban folk group streams on all platforms March 21, band to celebrate at Hoy Como Ayer same night

Miami, FL – March 5, 2025 – Miami’s leading Cuban folk music ambassadors Cortadito will release “Aqui Te Traigo Mi Son” on March 21st, the second single of their upcoming album The Guajiro Triangle. Written by the late Alberto Pantaleon Hernandez and arranged by Franklin Reytor, the song features Humberto Upierre on lead vocals and Cuban pianist Michelle Fragoso.

The song opens with a memorable hook lead by Roniel Vega’s trumpet, which gives way to the catchy chorus and several sultry traditional sonero verses by Upierre. With a solid Cuban son rhythm provided by bassist Alberto Pantaleon and percussionist Pacha Portundo, the number soars into Vega’s and Fragoso’s masterfully executed solos. “Aqui Te Traigo Mi Son” was recorded by Guillermo Rodriguez Bravo and group founder Jose Elias and mixed by Carlos “El Loco” Bedoya (Beyoncé, Enrique Iglesias).

“I’m very happy that the band has chosen to interpret, and record one of my father’s songs,” says Pantaleon. “He wrote more than 200 of them, I personally know 30 to 40, and the rest are available as karaoke tracks internationally through ASCAP.” Born and raised in San Antonio de Río Blanco, Cuba, the bassist studied the instrument under Irakere’s Carlos del Puerto, has performed with Chucho Valdes, Diego Cigala, Armando Manzanero, and Yuri, and toured with Eliades Ochoa and the Afro–Cuban Allstars.

The accompanying video is a performance piece set at Hoy Como Ayer, the legendary Little Havana hotspot, shot by Adrian Gonzalez (Oigovision) and edited by producer Jose Elias. It will be released at 12 p.m. EST on March 21 through the band’s YouTube Channel.

The release comes on the heels of the band’s first single “A Yemayá”, which dropped on February 7 with an accompanying video. That song, a vibrant homage to the Afro-Cuban goddess of the sea, features Latin GRAMMY-winning flautist Nestor Torres and showcases the band’s signature Cuban son sound. 

Additional singles are to be announced; the full-length drops in May and will be available on vinyl and all streaming platforms. The band plans a celebration at Hoy Como Ayer (2212 SW 8th St, Miami, FL 33135) on the night of the release, beginning at 9 p.m. More information and tickets are available online here.

For more information, visit CortaditoMusic.com.

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Afro Roots Fest returns with the Asere Social Club at the Wolfsonian – FIU February 28

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Multimedia presentation aims to create new music by exploring the fusion of Afro-Cuban song and dance by Irawo Osa with the Cuban folk and country music of Cortadito

Miami Beach, FL – February 11, 2025 – Prepare to be captivated by a mesmerizing synthesis of ancient traditions and modern music on Friday, February 28, 2025, 7 p.m., at the Wolfsonian – FIU (1001 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33139). This new work produced by Grammy-nominated artist Jose Elias, features collaborations between Cuban Son band Cortadito, the Cuban rumba group Irawo Osa, poets Román Díaz and Adrian Castro, and Fulbright Scholar Dr. Ivor Miller. The performance delves into the heart of Cuban culture, exploring the African roots and customs that have shaped its vibrant soundscape. 

Attendees will experience the electrifying combination of Afro-Cuban songs and rhythms with Son and Changüí music and dance, and immerse themselves in the rich tapestry of Cuban folklore styles, including the Rumba, Palo, Carabalí-Abakuá, and Lukumí-Yoruba traditions. Listeners will be able to discern their impact on the development of popular Cuban music like Son and Timba.

“My goal with this presentation is to highlight the social club themes of belonging and community by showcasing this unique and genre-bending combination of Cuban music,” says Elias, the show’s producer. “Using a multimedia format will help give audiences a sense of the many facets that make up the tapestry of a social club, and take our program to new heights.”

Performances by Cortadito and Irawo Osa, which is composed of members of the Munequitos de Matanzas, will be melded with the virtual poetry of Díaz and the live poetic presentation of Castro. Dr. Miller will offer insights as he narrates and weaves a storyline that highlights the African roots of Cuban popular music and its global impact.

Dr. Miller is also a Wolfsonian – FIU Fellow in residence for February of 2025, when he will conductresearch on photographs of Cuban musicians gifted to The Wolfsonian’s library by collector Vicki Gold Levi. 

The opportunity to witness the power of Cuban music and its enduring legacy at the Wolfsonian – FIU is free with an RSVP here. Sponsored by the City of Miami Beach, the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs, and the Library of America.

This program is presented as part of Latino Poetry: Places We Call Home, a major public humanities initiative taking place across the nation in 2024 and 2025, directed by Library of America and funded with generous support from the National Endowment for the Humanities and Emerson Collective.

For more information, please visit AfroRootsFest.com.  

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