About the event
Cuban music at its finest
EuroCubans are a large ensemble of musicians from Cuba and Slovenia. They play sizzling Cuban rhythms—a fusion of traditional and contemporary music. The group includes Grammy Award winners who have performed all over the world. Their music and on-stage energy always get the crowd dancing and having a great time.
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Photos by: Darja Štravs Tisu
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EuroCubans feat. Juan de Marcos González & Juan Munguia
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EuroCubans is a fourteen-piece Cuban–Slovene orchestra performing thrilling Cuban music blended into a collage of evergreen melodies, fiery rhythms and contemporary original compositions by some of the island’s finest musicians. The group was founded by the Slovene percussionist Črt Pšeničnik and the Grammy-winning Cuban bandleader Juan de Marcos González, one of the central figures in Cuban music. It was the latter’s collaboration with Ry Cooder that gave birth to the Buena Vista Social Club phenomenon, and we also know him as the leader of the world-famous Afro-Cuban All Stars. González’s collaborations with many top musicians have contributed significantly to the popularisation of Cuban music throughout the world. EuroCubans, a fresh ensemble that is bringing a selection of the finest traditional and contemporary Cuban musical creativity to European audiences, conquered festival stages throughout Slovenia and the Balkans last year. Members include other celebrated Grammy -nominated Cuban musicians such as trumpeter Juan Munguía and bassist Dany Noel, alongside key members of the Afro-Cuban All Stars such as percussionist Pepe Espinosa and pianist David Alfaro. EuroCubans offer a wonderful intercultural experience and a unique insight into the history and present of Cuban music, while at the same time thrilling audiences with energetic performances and contagious dance rhythms that will leave no one sitting still.
Free rides on LPP city buses
Ticket holders for events within the 73rd Ljubljana Festival are entitled to free rides on LPP city buses within two hours before the start and two hours after the end of each event.
Accessibility for visitors with reduced mobility
Festival Ljubljana is committed to ensuring a welcoming and accessible experience at cultural events for persons with reduced mobility.
Selected venues offer designated wheelchair-accessible spaces as well as seating for accompanying persons. Wheelchair users can inquire about availability and reserve accessible seating by calling +386 (0)1 241 60 28 or emailing blagajna@ljubljanafestival.si.
