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SUMMARY:Chucho Valdés Royal Quartet
DESCRIPTION:“A pianist of imperial command\, possessed of a dazzling\, deceptively casual virtuosity” – New York Times\n  \nChucho Valdes\, piano\nHoracio “El Negro” Hernandez\, drums\nArmando Gola\, bass\nRoberto Vizcaino Jr.\, percussion \nCuban pianist\, composer\, and arranger Chucho Valdés is the most influential figure in modern Afro-Cuban jazz. Here\, in a rich career spanning sixty years\, he has won seven Grammy and seven Latin Grammy Awards. Moreover\, Chucho pushes boundaries in pursuit of new expressions in Afro-Cuban music. Additionally\, his influence in the genre is immeasurable\, establishing the standard by which younger generations create their own. \nChucho received musical education through formal studies and countless nights on the best stages in Cuba. There\, he performed with his father\, Bebo Valdés\, and his orchestra Sabor de Cuba\, and with the seminal Orquesta Cubana de Música Moderna. Chucho is acclaimed as the founder\, pianist\, and main composer and arranger of Irakere\, a landmark ensemble in Cuban music. Also\, Chucho led Irakere for more than thirty years\, but since 2005 he has focused on his personal career. Here\, he showcases his piano prowess with small ensembles\, like the Afro-Cuban Messengers\, Jazz Batá\, and his acclaimed Royal Quartet. \nChucho has been named an NEA Jazz Master. Additionally\, he earned a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Latin Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences. Also\, he was inducted into the Latin Songwriters Hall of Fame\, and received a DC Jazz Festival Lifetime Achievement Award. There\, he joined an illustrious list that includes Kenny Barron\, James Moody\, Ellis Marsalis\, George Wein\, and Dave Brubeck. \nValdés is a restless visionary forever evolving Afro-Cuban music. Further\, he is as creative and playful as ever on his Grammy-nominated\, Latin Grammy-winning release\, 2024’s Cuba & Beyond. \nRecommended for fans of Arturo Sandoval\, Gonzalo Rubalcaba\, Alfredo Rodriguez and Nachito Herrera.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/chucho-valdes-royal-quartet-apr28-2026/2026-04-28/2/
CATEGORIES:Global,Jazz
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SUMMARY:Jake Shimabukuro
DESCRIPTION:“His ability to leap genres and play jazz\, rock\, blues\, bluegrass\, folk and classical is impressive.” – Downbeat\n  \nJake Shimabukuro is a world-renowned ukulele virtuoso whose groundbreaking artistry has redefined the instrument for the 21st century. Here\, he is hailed as the “Jimi Hendrix of the ukulele.” Moreover\, Shimabukuro has captivated audiences across the globe with his masterful technique\, innovative spirit\, and deeply expressive performances. He seamlessly blends elements of jazz\, rock\, classical\, blues\, folk\, and traditional Hawaiian music. \nBorn and raised in Honolulu\, Hawai‘i\, Jake began playing the ukulele at age four. Then he quickly developed a unique style that pushed the instrument far beyond its traditional boundaries. He first gained international recognition after his jaw-dropping rendition of George Harrison’s “While My Guitar Gently Weeps” went viral. There\, this video introduced millions to the ukulele’s untapped potential. \nOver the course of his career\, Shimabukuro has released numerous acclaimed albums\, collaborating with an array of legendary artists. For example\, Bette Midler\, Yo-Yo Ma\, Jimmy Buffett\, Ziggy Marley\, and Mick Fleetwood. Furthermore\, he has performed everywhere from the Sydney Opera House to the Hollywood Bowl and the Kennedy Center. His most recent projects showcase both his dazzling technical command and his growing focus on emotional storytelling through music. \nBeyond the stage\, Jake is a passionate advocate for music education and community outreach. There\, he frequently performs at schools and benefit concerts to inspire the next generation of musicians. Whether playing an intimate solo show or headlining with a full band\, Shimabukuro continues to prove that the ukulele is an instrument of infinite possibilities—one that speaks a universal language of joy\, connection\, and hope. \nRecommended for fans of Keola Beamer\, Paula Fuga\, Iam Tongi and Tommy Emmanuel.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/jake-shimabukuro-may4-2026/
CATEGORIES:Global,Rock/Pop
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SUMMARY:DakhaBrakha
DESCRIPTION:There will be no dinner service during this show. Dinner service will end at 7:30PM. \n  \n“Visually striking and sonically mesmerizing.” – Broadway World\n  \nDakhaBrakha is a music quartet from Kyiv\, Ukraine. Their “ethno chaos” sound spans years of performances prior to Russia’s 2022 invasion\, but war is in everything now. Here\, they masterfully blend Ukrainian traditional music with influences from around the world\, resulting in an unexpected new music. \nTraditional music has seen a resurgence in Ukraine over the past decades\, after being suppressed during Soviet rule. DakhaBrakha uses Ukrainian polyphony as its foundation\, interweaving complex rhythmic and melodic structures from India\, Arabia\, Africa\, and Australia. Their music is textural\, layered sounds with distinctive percussive heartbeats\, thumping bass lines\, distorted electric guitars and influences of jazz\, spoken word\, rap and even punk. DakhaBrakha calls this tapestry of influences “ethno chaos.” And this chaos is a strength\, allowing them to draw in strands of music that connect Ukraine with the world. \nThey are troubadours\, activists and educators. Though their name means Give/Take in the old language\, DakhaBrakha is new Ukraine\, both pre-colonial and post-Soviet. Moreover\, they work within a global network of art and music. They aim to help audiences see Ukraine not as a monolith\, but as a cosmopolitan culture. Furthermore\, one that takes in other cultures\, and gives in return.  \nDakhaBrakha was created in 2004 at the Kyiv Center of Contemporary Art “DAKH” by the avant-garde theatre director Vladyslav Troitskyi. Theatre work has left its mark on the band performances – their shows are always staged with a strong visual element. Projected behind them are a mix of animations from different Ukrainian artists and photos of life in today’s Ukraine.  \nThe band is currently in the process of recording their first album since 2020 in Kyiv (Ukraine)\, which combines material created before and during Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. \nRecommended for fans of Dakh Daughters\, Yagódy\, Alyona Alyona and Onuka.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/dakhabrakha-jul-2026/2026-07-29/
CATEGORIES:Global
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SUMMARY:DakhaBrakha
DESCRIPTION:There will be no dinner service during this show. Dinner service will end at 7:30PM. \n  \n“Visually striking and sonically mesmerizing.” – Broadway World\n  \nDakhaBrakha is a music quartet from Kyiv\, Ukraine. Their “ethno chaos” sound spans years of performances prior to Russia’s 2022 invasion\, but war is in everything now. Here\, they masterfully blend Ukrainian traditional music with influences from around the world\, resulting in an unexpected new music. \nTraditional music has seen a resurgence in Ukraine over the past decades\, after being suppressed during Soviet rule. DakhaBrakha uses Ukrainian polyphony as its foundation\, interweaving complex rhythmic and melodic structures from India\, Arabia\, Africa\, and Australia. Their music is textural\, layered sounds with distinctive percussive heartbeats\, thumping bass lines\, distorted electric guitars and influences of jazz\, spoken word\, rap and even punk. DakhaBrakha calls this tapestry of influences “ethno chaos.” And this chaos is a strength\, allowing them to draw in strands of music that connect Ukraine with the world. \nThey are troubadours\, activists and educators. Though their name means Give/Take in the old language\, DakhaBrakha is new Ukraine\, both pre-colonial and post-Soviet. Moreover\, they work within a global network of art and music. They aim to help audiences see Ukraine not as a monolith\, but as a cosmopolitan culture. Furthermore\, one that takes in other cultures\, and gives in return.  \nDakhaBrakha was created in 2004 at the Kyiv Center of Contemporary Art “DAKH” by the avant-garde theatre director Vladyslav Troitskyi. Theatre work has left its mark on the band performances – their shows are always staged with a strong visual element. Projected behind them are a mix of animations from different Ukrainian artists and photos of life in today’s Ukraine.  \nThe band is currently in the process of recording their first album since 2020 in Kyiv (Ukraine)\, which combines material created before and during Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. \nRecommended for fans of Dakh Daughters\, Yagódy\, Alyona Alyona and Onuka.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/dakhabrakha-jul-2026/2026-07-30/
CATEGORIES:Global
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SUMMARY:Alfredo Rodriguez & Pedrito Martinez
DESCRIPTION:“Alfredo\, one of the greatest piano players of all time!” – Quincy Jones\n  \n“[Martinez is] an incomparable performer… a traditional Afro-Cuban music superstar” – New York Times\n  \nPainted in the broadest of strokes\, the stories of Alfredo Rodriguez and Pedrito Martinez may seem similar. Both started life in Havana\, discovered their gifts and passions for music and headed to the United States. There\, they melded the music of their homeland with a wide variety of influences\, each in their own deeply personal way. \nRodriguez was born into a musical family\, his father a popular singer and TV host. Martinez\, on the other hand\, honed his craft on the streets of Havana\, learning the deeply rooted percussion and vocal style of Afro-Cuban folkloric and religious music. \n“What makes this duo completely different is that I came from the folkloric side and Alfredo came from the classical side. You put those things together and you come out with an extraordinary and different sound.” – Pedrito Martinez \nPianist Alfredo Rodriguez’s sound embodies the collective sound of Miami\, blending Latin pop\, timba\, salsa\, bachata\, tango\, reggaeton\, and bolero. It’s a musical fusion that encompasses the diverse Latin community while celebrating individuality and fostering unity. It calls upon Rodriguez’s roots just as much as his newly learned experiences\, representing a new phase of life.  \nPedrito Martinez is a consummate master of Afro-Cuban folkloric music and the batá drum. Since settling in New York in 1998\, Pedrito has recorded or performed with Paul Simon\, Wynton Marsalis\, and Paquito D’Rivera. He has also worked with Bruce Springsteen\, Ruben Blades\, Eddie Palmieri\, Dave Matthews\, and Sting. Moreover\, he has contributed to over seventy-five albums. \nFurthermore\, he is also the world’s first-call rumbero—playing\, singing\, and dancing with dozens of Cuban rumba groups. Pedrito was a founding member of the highly successful Afro-Cuban/Afro-Beat band Yerba Buena. \nRecommended for fans of Poncho Sanchez\, Chucho Valdés\, Afro-Cuban All Stars and Eddie Palmieri. \n📸: Anna Webber
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/alfredo-rodriguez-pedrito-martinez-oct1-2026/
CATEGORIES:Global,Jazz
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