26th Annual National Cuatro Festival

 

 

Saturday, November 2, 2024 @ 7pm
Harris Theater at Millennium Park

205 East Randolph Street, Chicago, IL

 

Welcome to the 26th Annual National Cuatro Festival!

This year, the Puerto Rican Arts Alliance is thrilled to present "La Magia del Cuatro y Güiro" (The Magic of the Cuatro and Güiro) for its 26th Annual National Cuatro Festival. This unique concert will highlight the enchanting sounds of Puerto Rico’s cuatro music while also showcasing the güiro, a traditional percussion instrument integral to various Latin American music styles, particularly Puerto Rican folk genres like plena and salsa.

The National Cuatro Festival will feature a captivating blend of the cuatro (by Puerto Rico's legendary Modesto Nieves) and the güiro, celebrating the artistry of renowned güireros such as Neftali Ortiz, Rosaura Batista, and Monica Nieves. These musicians have mastered the güiro and captured the imagination of audiences in Puerto Rico and beyond.

Additionally, the festival will include a spectacular performance by Luis Sanz, one of Puerto Rico’s esteemed cuatristas. Accompanied by his 10-piece ensemble, which includes the return of guitarist and vocalist Lisvette Sanz, Luis Sanz will deliver a dynamic fusion of contemporary and traditional cuatro music. Their performance promises to resonate with a new generation while honoring the rich heritage of Puerto Rico’s musical roots.