#latin-american-music

#latin-american-music

The smooth soul of the jazz dances in perfect harmony with the rhythmic sways of the Latin instruments to create a dialogue that crosses mountains of time. This Sunday is a celebration of that connection with "Latin Heart," a new exploration of "the intersection between jazz and Latin American musical traditions." This one-time performance features the Edward Simon trio along with the Del Sol Quartet and guest saxophonist Chris Potter.

Once the soundtrack of the working class, cumbia's simple, yet contagious, rhythm absorbed local styles, morphed, and reinvented itself. It has traveled underground through the veins of Latin America and spread throughout the world, from the remote villages of the Ecuadorian Andes to the bars of downtown Los Angeles. It has become one of the most listened-to genres in the Americas, symbolizing Latin American identity.

Conductor Marin Alsop made her subscription series debut with the San Francisco Symphony, showcasing her dynamic style through emotionally charged Latin American works.