Cuban-born Eliades Ochoa draws on his countryside roots at the Chan Centre, May 9
Original member of the Grammy Award–winning Buena Vista Social Club performs vibrant Latin tunes alongside a quartet
SPONSORED POST BY Chan Centre for the Performing Arts
Eliades Ochoa
The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts is hosting Eliades Ochoa, one of the most celebrated Cuban “soneros” of all time, on May 9 at 7:30 pm.
In 1997, Ochoa gained international recognition as part of the legendary Buena Vista Social Club with Compay Segundo and Ibrahim Ferrer, winning a Grammy Award for Best Traditional Tropical Latin Album.
Ochoa grew up in the Cuban countryside, where his parents taught him to play the tres, a type of guitar native to the island. His latest album Guajiro features collaborations with blues and indie-rock artists like Charlie Musselwhite and Joan Wasser. He weaves the threads of his life into compelling, ambitious music, honouring the beauty of nature and humble country traditions.
For this concert, a quartet will join Ochoa to perform a mix of classics and new pieces, resulting in a joyous evening full of Latin rhythms and vibrant tunes.
Tickets are available through the Chan Centre.
Post sponsored by Chan Centre for the Performing Arts.
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