Papalote - son cubano
September 6 @ 2:00pm

• Neil Gardiner - lead vocals, piano

  Larry Lewis - tres guitar, classical guitar, vocals

• Jonno Lightstone - flute, saxophones, vocals

• Mario Allende - percussion

• Yoser Rodriguez - bass

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Papalote has created a sound rooted in the rich tradition of ‘son  montuno’, a Cuban musical style celebrated for its intoxicating mix of  intricate rhythms, folkloric poetry and breathtaking improvisation.  Featuring the traditional Cuban rhythm section of ‘tres’ guitar, bongos,  bass and vocals, Papalote adds piano, conga, flute, clarinet, and  saxophone, creating a soulful interplay of rhythms and lyricism. Evolving  around a group of devoted musicians digging into ‘son montuno’,  Papalote draws inspiration from legends like Arsenio Rodriguez and  explores less common Cuban musical styles, like ‘changüi’ and ‘nengón’. They merge the traditional with the unconventional, infusing elements of  Latin, Jazz and Salsa into classic ‘son’ repertoire in a way that captivates  and exhilarates. 

Papalote is: Neil Gardiner - lead vocals and piano; Larry Lewis - tres  guitar, classical guitar and vocals; Jonno Lightstone - flute, saxophones  and vocals; Mario Allende - percussion and Yoser Rodriguez - bass.