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Elio Villafranca’s Sligo Afro-Latin & Jazz Orchestra
Sligo Town, Co. Sligo
25 July 2024
Sligo Jazz Project’s 2024 Artist in Residence leads an all-star ten-piece group with an emphasis on afro cuban and swing styles.

Born in the province of Pinar del Río, Cuba, Steinway Artist and cultural activist, author, pianist, and composer Elio Villafranca is a 2021 Guggenheim Fellowship recipient; a two-time Grammy nominee; 2019 Downbeat Critic’s Poll Rising Stars Pianist; winner of the 2018 Downbeat Critic’s Poll Rising Stars Keyboard; first Cuban born recipient of the Sunshine Award (2017), founded to recognize excellence in the performing arts, education, science, and sports of the various Caribbean countries, South America, Centro America, and Africa.

Tickets €25/20conc./12.50u18s

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Event details
Dates
25 July 2024
Time
Start 20:00
Price
25
Contact details
Hawk's Well Theatre, 2 Temple St, Magheraboy, Sligo, F91 EDE9, Ireland
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