Join us for a reception for one of NYC’s cultural treasures.
In preparation for his upcoming show at Nublu, Abraham Rodriguez Jr. will lead a discussion on the history of rumba and bata drumming in New York City.
During his 50+ years performing Afro-Caribbean music, Abraham Rodriguez Jr. has pioneered blends with doo-wop, soul, Santo, and rumba. Join us for a meet-and-greet, historic video footage, and conversation.
Abraham Rodriguez Reception at La Sala de Pepe
Thursday, Oct 10th
Free & open to the public
7pm
Refreshments will be served.
La Sala de Pepe
73 Avenue C,
New York, NY 10009
Veteran Nuyorican singer and percussionist Abraham Rodriguez brings his mastery of ritual, secular music of the Caribbean, blending Son & Santo, Rumba and R&B in a potpourri of musical strains that could only have emerged and thrived in NYC.
Abraham Rodriguez’s combination of soulful voice and skillful delivery has made him one of the most sought-after musicians in the salsa and folkloric scenes. He has been touring for over 30 years and has worked with renowned artists such as Manuel “El Llanero” Olivera, Eugenio “Totico” Arango, Orlando “Puntilla” Ríos, Grupo Folklorico y Experimental Nuevayorquino, and Michelle Rosewoman, to name a few. When it comes to Afro-Cuban drumming and singing, especially, Abe is a seasoned practitioner and staple in the Regla de Ocha community. A student and godson of the late great Cuban Bata and Rumba master musician Orlando “Puntilla Rios”, Abraham has maintained the traditions of his teacher while infusing it all with a uniquely NuYorican flavor.
Presented by MOMENT NYC and Music Works NYC
…and the following Thursday, Oct 17th, at Nublu
Abraham Rodriguez Jr. y su Cachimba Inolvidable – A night of Nuyorican Son, Santo, Rumba & Soul
Thursday, Oct 17th
10 pm
Nublu
151 Ave C, NYC
Presented by MOMENT NYC and Music Works NYC