With its signature charanga lineup—violins, cello, flute, and a driving Afro-Cuban rhythm section—Orquesta Ritmo Alegre fuses folkloric Cuban rhythms, rich jazz harmonies, and a refined classical sensibility into a vibrant and distinctive sound. This concert will be featuring Candi Sosa and Lazaro Galarraga, two stellar Cuban singers who are rooted in the vocal traditions of La Isla de Cuba.
Performer Names/Instruments:
Vocals – Candi Sosa & Lazaro Galarraga
Violins – Inna Karisheva Tillman, Pablo Mendez
Cellos – Celeste Alexander, Ryan Phipps
Flute – Fay Roberts
Vocals & Guiro – Onier Bacalao
Piano – Serge Kasimoff
Bass/Musical Director – Julian Lampert
Congas – Victor Baez
Timbales – Victor Barrientos
