Libro Azul, Summit House Sunset Concert Series
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J. A. Skinner State Park (10 Skinner State Park Road, Hadley, MA 01035, Hadley MA)
Libro Azul performs music based on the Son and Afro Cuban clave forms, and rhythms include Guaguanco, Son, Cha Cha and Afro 6/8 from Cuba, Bolero, Bomba and Plena from Puerto Rico, Merengue from Dominican Republic, Cumbia and Samba from South America, and American Jazz and Blues forms. Composers include Rafael Hernandez, Johnny Pacheco, Mongo Santamaria, Cal Tjader, Carlos Jobin, Dizzie Gillespie, as well as original compositions by the band's founder, Joe Velez. And yes, there *will* be a dance floor!