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May.15-18 Poncho Sanchez @ Yoshis Tribute to Cal Tjader

Before conguero Poncho Sanchez started his Latin Jazz Band, which has gone on to become the premier Latin jazz ensemble working today, he served an important apprenticeship with Cal Tjader, a pioneering Latin jazz bandleader since the 1950s.

May.10 Orquesta Guayacan @ Roccapulco

A Columbian salsa band led by Alexis Lozano, Orquesta Guayacán rose to prominence during the 1990s and their success continued well into the next millennium.

May.10 El Gran Combo @ Cocomos

El Gran Combo, is a Puerto Rican Salsa music orchestra. It is Puerto Rico's most successful musical group, and one of Salsa's most famous groups across Latin America.

Apr.28 Cachao "Uno Mas"

In this world premiere documentary about the late, legendary Cuban bassist Israel “Cachao” López, the unstoppable Cachao leads a raucous all-star Latin jam session, featuring drummer John Santos, saxophonist Justo Almario and violinist Federico Britos.

Apr.28-29 John Santos Quintet @ Yoshis SF

The John Santos Quintet, whose acclaimed CD Papa Mambo is dedicated to one of the mambo’s founding fathers, the legendary bassist/composer/arranger Israel “Cachao” Lopez, will make their Yoshi’s San Francisco debut with several special guests.

Apr. 26 Victor Manuelle @ Roccapulco

Víctor Manuel is a successful Puerto Rican-American salsa singer, songwriter, and improvisational sonero, known to his fans as El Sonero de la Juventud ("The Youth's Sonero").

Grupo Niche - SOLD OUT by Jimmy Arhon

On that Saturday night around 9 pm when I pulled into the parking lot across the way from Roccapulco, the attendant first asked me if I had a ticket for the event, then he showed me the last space for me to park, and rushed back to put the barricade with a big sign “Lot Full”.

Apr.19 Sonora Carruseles LIVE @ Cocomos

With only seven albums to its credit and less than twelve years of existence, Colombia's Sonora Carruseles has already perfected a trademark sound that is cherished by salsa lovers all over the world.