Nestor Torres presents FIU Danzon/Charanga Ensemble; establishes “Cachao” Scholarship Fund

WHAT: Latin Grammy Award Winner Nestor Torres will present a concert with his Danzon/Charanga Ensemble to raise funds for the FIU School of Music and the establishment of the Israel “Cachao” López Scholarship Fund. The scholarship would benefit students who are members of the nascent ensemble. WHO: Even though his [...]

Arturo Sandoval brings Afro-Cuban groove to FIU March 24

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On Tuesday, March 24, at 8 p.m., jazz legend Arturo Sandoval will be performing with the FIU Jazz Band in the Wertheim Performing Arts Center, Concert Hall, at University Park. Grammy-winner Sandoval is fluent in at least four musical languages. He can burn through an Afro-Cuban groove, tear up a [...]