Chucho Valdés with Brunt of It, The Void Union, and more

Apr 20, 2023 · Kiewit Hall At Holland Performing Arts Center, Omaha, NE Kiewit Hall At Holland Performing Arts Center, Omaha, NE

Apr 20

Past Concert

LineUp

Chucho Valdés

4 concerts

Cuban pianist and composer Chucho Valdés, born in Quivicán, is a pivotal figure in Afro-Cuban jazz, blending Afro-Cuban, jazz, and classical styles. He's won seven GRAMMYs, five Latin GRAMMYs, and a Latin Academy Lifetime Achievement Award. His acclaimed album "Jazz Batá 2" earned a Latin GRAMMY and was on Billboard's 50 Best Latin Albums of the Decade. Valdés collaborates with his wife, Lorena Salcedo, to share Latin jazz globally.

Bim Skala Bim

1 concert

Bim Skala Bim, formed in Boston in 1983, pioneered America's ska scene inspired by the Clash and Bob Marley. Known for energetic live shows, hits include 'Tuba City' and 'American Playhouse'. Stable lineup since 1989, major influence in ska music.