Community Concert Series
Desde Mi Barrio (From my Neighborhood) is a concert series presented by Puerto Rican Arts Alliance’s the Latin Music Project. This series features local and national musicians while celebrating the rich music of Puerto Rico and other Latinx cultures.
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2023 Spring Performances
Tribute To Selena
February 11, 2023
Grisella as Selena
La Obra is a Latin Rock/Bachata band with an urban twist. A little bit of Santana meets Aventura – Wisin y Yandel meets Luis Fonsi. La Obra has taken shape as one of Chicago’s few Latin urban bands. La Obra has taken shape as one of Chicago’s few Latin urban bands.
The Puerto Rican Side of Jazz
February 25, 2023
Puertorican Jazz Guitarist Richard Peña’s style intricately blends the traditional sounds of Latin music, the modern colors of post-bop/fusion jazz through the soothing warm sounds of his guitar. The 25 year-old has been recognized as a Youth Jazz Ambassador (awarded by the Amigos del Jazz Association of Palmas Del Mar at age 15).
Tributo A Benito De Jesus
March 11, 2023
Waldemar De Jesus (Artistic Name) Eldest grandson of our illustrious composer, guitarist, cuatrista and founding member of the Trio Vegabajeño Don Benito De Jesus Negrón! Born in San Juan PR in 1967. Singer-songwriter, arranger, music producer with a 40-year career leading PR and bringing pride to the last name De Jesus!
Waldemar De Jesus ( Nombre Artistico) Nieto mayor de nuestro ilustre compositor, guitarrista, cuatrista y miembro fundador del Trio Vegabajeño Don Benito De Jesus Negrón! Nacido en San Juan PR en 1967. Cantautor, Arreglista, Productor musical con una trayectoria de 40 años llevando a PR y el apellido De Jesus en alto!
Desde Mi Barrio!
Juan & Gladys Mendez Music Hall
