About this Event
On Friday July 16th Palacio de la Rumba seek to mine the imaginative Afro-Cuban motherlode with music by Elio Villafranca, Gai Bryant, George Russell, Rebeca Mauleón, Chano Pozo and Wayne Wallace, and a parade of stellar guests including John Hoffman, James Greening, Giorgio Rojas, Juan Carlos Allende, Daniel Pliner and the Dance Mambo.
This is a night of celebration for the universal power of rhythm and the beauty of Afro-Caribbean culture. Hit the dance floor with us and move your body to rollicking interpretations of bomba, mambo, cha cha chá, traditional Afro-Cuban rhythms and classic Cuban music styles.
Getting there
Club York is located at 95-99 York St, Sydney. It is located approximately one block from Town Hall station and a short walk from York St bus terminal.
For those coming by car:
QVB Parking nightly rate $12: https://www.qvb.com.au/centre-info/hours-rates
Secure Parking in Clarence St, nightly rate $20:
https://www.secureparking.com.au/en-au/car-parks/australia/new-south-wales/sydney/sydney-cbd/bowlers-club-car-park
Personnel
Saxes: Graham Jesse, Gai Bryant, Craig Walters, Julian Gough and Tim Clarkson
Trumpets: Matt Collins, Angus Gomm, Tim Crow and Nadje Noordhuis
Trombones: James Greening, Alex Silver, Brendan Champion and Nick Barnard
Rhythm Section: Giorgio Rojas - drum kit, Juan Carlos Allende - percussion, Daniel Pliner - piano and Josh Spolc - bass.
Special Guests: John Hoffman - director and Dance Mambo
Dance Styles
Salsa (100%)
Organizer
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