August 17, 2024

Since 2017, PRAA has hosted the Noche Caribeña concert at Navy Pier’s Polk Bros Park Lake Stage Lawn. In partnership with Navy Pier, this summertime event is FREE and open to the public. Featured are Cuatristas along with international and local artists with their groups, as well as, up and coming musicians. This concert offers audience members multiple music genres including Puerto Rican and Afro-Caribbean folk, popular Latin American, big band, salsa, ballads, bomba and plena interpretations. Set with a backdrop of Navy Pier, spectacular views of Chicago and the resonances of music draw Chicago residents and visitors for an enjoyable evening concert.

This year on August 17, 2024 from 6:00 PM -9:00 PM, PRAA is honored to present to you some of the most prominent local music artists from Chicago.

600 East Grand Ave, Chicago
Polk Bros Lawn at Navy Pier

Opening Performance by:

Septeto Charambo

This unique septet is a modern version of a popular Milwaukee-based salsa band called Conjunto Charambó that was making music in the 1980s. "Charambo" is a word that came to life by combining two different names of rhythms from the Caribbean, one called Charanga and the other Bomba. Reinvented in 2022 by the leader of the 80s band, percussionist Alberto Rivera, this scaled-down septet aims to strengthen the legacy of Salsa music in Milwaukee.

Featuring

D’ Compadres

Directamente de Puerto Rico!

Formed in 2009 in Puerto Rico, D’Compadres is known for its unique style that mixes tropical rhythms with popular music influences. The group emerged with the intention of taking Puerto Rican music to new horizons, integrating elements of salsa, merengue, plena, bolero and other tropical genres.

D’ Compadres launched their first musical production in 2023 titled “Initium”. Their ability to fuse different musical styles has allowed their music to transcend borders and reach diverse audiences. The group is known for their energetic live performances, where they display their charisma and musical talent.

Today the D' Compadres Group is made up of: Manny Collazo (Founder, Vocalist and Percussionist) Alfredo Torres (Trombonist and Chorusist) Javier Quintero (Bassist and Chorusist) Enrique Diaz (Vocalist and Quatrist) Jorge “Fimero” Colón (Drummer) the experience of each of the members is the key to the success of Grupo D' Compadres.

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