Hornby Island Festival – Adonis Puentes and The Sound of Cuba Quintet Live at Rosemuir Farm

Adonis Puentes and the Voice of Cuba Quintet

Don’t miss this Cuban dance night! Adonis Puentes’ life fulfills the Cuban-Canadian singer’s dream destiny. Adonis Puentes was nominated for a Juno Award for World Music Album Of The Year and garnered a Grammy Award nomination for his lead vocalist work with the nine-piece, L.A.-based Mongorama. He has shared the stage with Latin music luminaries and performed at festivals around the world. Adonis’ music has playful, sexy lyrics with percussive cross-rhythms and lightening-like horn lines that drive the music forward. Even if you can’t speak a word of Spanish, you can hear his joy, his love of life, his passion! In Adonis’ own words, “I have traveled the world singing. My mission in life is to share my music, giving people joy.” Adonis was also well-known as half of the critically-acclaimed Puentes Brothers, an early project with his fraternal twin Alexis, better known as Alex Cuba. They were born in Artemisa, Cuba and started playing with their father, a well-respected musician and teacher, at an early age. Adonis’ latest release is steeped in Cuban music history and culture.

The Voice of Cuba Quintet features Miguelito Valdes on trumpet. Miguelito is described as one of Cuba’s most highly regarded trumpet players of his generation. He has toured the world with the Afro-Cuban All Stars. Miguelito participated in the award-winning recording “La Rumba Soy Yo”, which won a Latin Grammy. He also toured the world for six years with Omara Portuondo (Diva of Buena Vista Social Club).
http://www.adonispuentes.ca
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