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Cuban pianist Elio Villafranca’s Cinque CD Launch

Hailing from Cuba via New York, Grammy-nominated pianist/composer Elio Villafranca returns to Australia to launch his latest and most ambitious project to date, Cinque. This exceptional body of work showcases the energetic and infectious rhythms of the Congo in the five Caribbean Islands of Cuba, Puerto Rico, Haiti, The Dominican Republic, and Jamaica.

Cinque recently received a glowing 4.5 stars from Downbeat Magazine while Villafranca simultaneously received their Critic’s Poll 2018 Rising Star award.

At the forefront of the new generation of visionary Cuban artists making major contributions to jazz, Villafranca sold-out his debut Australian performances in April this year. Do not miss your opportunity to discover the infectious brilliance of this multi award-winning Afro-Caribbean artist performing alongside some of Australia’s leading Cuban dancers and Latin and Jazz musicians named ‘Artquesta’ by Villafranca. BOOK NOW and avoid disappointment. Seating is limited.
Special Australian-based Cuban guests: Adrian Medina and Lazaro Numa will joining Elio and Artquesta.