DJ OMAMBO’s Celia Cruz Tribute: Afro-Cuban Vinyl Night at Abbott Square Market July 29, 2025

𝐃𝐉 𝐎𝐌𝐀𝐌𝐁𝐎’𝐬 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐚 𝐂𝐫𝐮𝐳 𝐓𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐮𝐭𝐞: 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐨-𝐂𝐮𝐛𝐚𝐧 𝐕𝐢𝐧𝐲𝐥 𝐍𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐚𝐭 𝐀𝐛𝐛𝐨𝐭𝐭 𝐒𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 | 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝟐𝟗, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞: 𝐓𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝟐𝟗, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞: 𝟕:𝟎𝟎 𝐏𝐌 – 𝟏𝟎:𝟎𝟎 𝐏𝐌 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: 𝐀𝐛𝐛𝐨𝐭𝐭 𝐒𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭, 𝐒𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐚 𝐂𝐫𝐮𝐳, 𝐂𝐀 𝐀𝐝𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧: 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞 Join us for an unforgettable evening of Afro-Cuban and Afro-Caribbean music at Abbott Square Market in Santa Cruz, CA, on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, from 7 PM to 10 PM! 𝐃𝐉 𝐎𝐌𝐀𝐌𝐁𝐎 spins 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐥𝐲 𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐲𝐥 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐬, featuring a special 𝐨𝐧𝐞-𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐮𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐚 𝐂𝐫𝐮𝐳, 𝐭𝐡𝐞 "𝐐𝐮𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐚𝐥𝐬𝐚." Dance to her timeless hits like “Quimbara” and “La Vida es un Carnaval” while celebrating her Afro-Cuban roots and vibrant legacy. This free event is all about community, rhythm, and joy—bring your dancing shoes and let’s salsa under the stars! Subscribe for more updates on Santa Cruz’s hottest music events! 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐞 𝟔:𝟎𝟎 𝐏𝐌 – Introductory Salsa Lesson: Learn the basics of salsa with Alejandro and partner. 𝟕:𝟎𝟎 𝐏𝐌 – 𝐒𝐞𝐭 𝟎𝟏: Kick off the night with Timba, Cumbia, Merengue, and Bachata. 𝟖:𝟎𝟎 𝐏𝐌 – 𝐒𝐞𝐭 𝟎𝟐: Dive into Salsa Dura, Mambo, Rumba, Guaguancó, Pachanga, Charanga, and more Bachata. 𝟗:𝟎𝟎 𝐏𝐌 – 𝐒𝐞𝐭 𝟎𝟑: A special one-hour tribute to the legendary Celia Cruz, the "Queen of Salsa." Dance to her iconic hits like Quimbara and La Vida es un Carnaval. Includes a 5-minute break to share stories about Celia Cruz’s life, Afro-Cuban roots, and her incredible legacy. 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐚 𝐂𝐫𝐮𝐳: 𝐀 𝐕𝐢𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐜𝐲 Úrsula Hilaria Celia de la Caridad Cruz Alfonso, known to the world as Celia Cruz, was more than a singer—she was a force of nature, a cultural icon whose voice electrified the world. Born on October 21, 1925, in Havana, Cuba, Celia grew up in the vibrant barrio of Santos Suárez, where the rhythms of rumba, son, and guaracha pulsed through the streets. From a young age, her powerful voice and magnetic charisma set her apart, winning local radio contests and catching the ear of Cuba’s top musical talents. By the 1950s, she was the lead singer of La Sonora Matancera, Cuba’s premier orchestra, blending Afro-Cuban rhythms with her unmistakable flair. Forced to leave Cuba in 1960 after the revolution, Celia transformed exile into opportunity, conquering stages across the globe with her infectious energy and signature cry of “¡Azúcar!”—a nod to her Afro-Cuban roots and the sweetness of life. From New York’s salsa explosion in the 1970s to her collaborations with legends like Tito Puente and Johnny Pacheco, Celia’s music became a bridge between cultures, blending salsa, mambo, and guaguancó into a sound that was uniquely hers. With over 80 albums, 23 gold records, and multiple Grammy Awards, she earned her title as the “Queen of Salsa.” Yet, her story is not just one of accolades—it’s about a woman who defied barriers of race, gender, and exile, radiating joy and resilience. Her performances, adorned with dazzling costumes and wigs, were a celebration of Afro-Latino identity, leaving audiences spellbound. Celia’s life was a carnival of rhythm, love, and legacy, but her journey wasn’t without challenges. What secrets did she carry from Havana’s streets to the world’s greatest stages? Join us to uncover more about the woman who made the world shout “¡𝐀𝐳ú𝐜𝐚𝐫!” This free event is all about community, rhythm, and joy. Bring your dancing shoes and let’s salsa the night away! Subscribe for updates on Santa Cruz’s hottest music events. Brought to you by DJ Omambo : www.djomambo.com www.instagram.com/djomambo www.pachanganights.com www.congabongoradio.com #AfroCubanMusic #SalsaNight #CeliaCruzTribute #SantaCruzEvents #DJOMAMBO #SalsaDura #Timba #Bachata #Mambo #Rumba #Guaguanco #Pachanga #Charanga #DanceUnderTheStars #AbbottSquareMarket #SalsaLesson