Jackson, Tenn (Mar. 20, 2017) – The irrepressible sounds of Latin music are coming to Jackson State Community College. Lalo Davila and his ensemble will perform in the college’s Ayers Auditorium on Thursday, March 30, at 6:30 p.m. The concert is free and open to the public.
This is the second of three community concerts sponsored by the international studies program at JSCC. The program brings top talent to the college that conduct master classes for the student and also a musical performance that can be enjoyed by the students and the community.
Lalo Davila and his 10-piece Latin ensemble will perform musical selections in the Afro-Cuban genre. The concert will consist of music by Celia Cruz, Tito Puente, Poncho Sanchez, and Bruno Mars. Everyone will be invited to sing along and dance to the vibrant sounds of Lalo Davila and Friends Salsa Band.
Lalo has extensive experience both as an educator, composer, author, and performer. Lalo was named Nashville’s Top Five 1998 Percussionist of the Year Award and “Nashville Scene’s” 2012 Best Latin Jazz Musician.
For additional information about this, other concerts, or the international studies program at JSCC, contact Mary Wadley at 731-424-3520
Keith Sherley
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