RAICES Live Music Series @ Las Tablas (2942 N. Lincoln Ave.)
11.20.08 | 7:30 - 10:30 pm
Chicago, IL
Rotating bands, which include: Bossa Tres (Brazil), Fandanguero (Mexico), El Payo (Spain), Araguaney (Venezuela & Colombia), Nuestro Tambo (Puerto Rico), Mofoe Orisha (Dominican Rep. & P. Rico), the Chicago Afro-Latin Jazz Ensemble Quartet, TiemblaTierra (Cuba- EVERY LAST THURSDAY @ 10:00 pm), and many more...

Live Salsa Saturdays @ Tumbao (3213 W. Armitage Ave)
11.22.08 | 10:00 pm
Rotating salsa bands and DJ Nelson spinning tropical beats.

Mannix Martinez & Su Orquesta @ Cubbie Bear (1059 W. Addison)
11.23.08 | Dance Lessons 7:00 pm; Live music 9:00 pm
Chicago
Live Salsa Sundays highlights La Terrifica veteran´s newest orchestra. Live Salsa bands play at the legendary Chicago landmark presenting top live music since 1953. 6p Doors open. 7p Salsa lesson by Latin Street Dancing 9p Live music begins.

Salsa Tuesdays at Alhambra Palace (1240 W. Randolph)
11.25.08 | 9:00 pm
Chicago, IL
Monthly live salsa bands and DJ's every Tuesday. Spacious dance floor. One of the best salsa nights in the city.

Mannix Martinez´s Tribute to Latin Legends @ Carnivale (702 W. Fulton Mrkt)
11.26.08 | 7:30 - 11:00 pm
Chicago , IL
Manuel “Mannix” Martínez, singer and musical director from Ponce, Puerto Rico, now residing in Chicago.

One of Puerto Rico's legendary voices ("Soneros"), he began to be known with "Orquesta La Terrifica" & later with the legendary "Sonora Poncena" of Papo Luca & Quique.

Tumbao Thursdays @ Las Tablas (2942 N. Lincoln)
11.27.08
Chicago, IL
Two live sets of Afro-Cuban music by Angel D´Cuba and the drummers of Tierra Tiembla. Additional music by the Aguzate DJ Crew (Vintage Salsa, Latin Soul, Latin Funk, Latin Boogaloo).

Chévere de Chicago @ The Morse Theater (1328 Morse Ave.)
11.29.08 | 8:00 pm
Chicago , IL
Chévere is Chicago's leading Latin/Jazz/Funk/Blues Band, mixing Afro-Cuban, Brazilian, Jazz, Blues, and just about everything else together into an exciting and unique collage of sound. Characterized by high voltage percussion and compelling original compositions, Chévere has performed in and around Chicago and the Midwest for 30 years.

Live Salsa Saturdays @ Tumbao (3213 W. Armitage Ave)
11.29.08 | 10:00 pm
Chicago, IL
Rotating salsa bands and DJ Nelson spinning tropical beats.

Willie Gomez con Cache Orchestra @ Cubbie Bear (1059 W. Addison)
11.30.08 | Dance Lessons 7:00 pm; Live music 9:00 pm
Chicago, IL
Live Salsa bands play at the legendary Chicago landmark presenting top live music since 1953. 6p Doors open. 7p Salsa lesson by Latin Street Dancing 9p Live music begins.

Salsa Tuesdays at Alhambra Palace (1240 W. Randolph)
12.02.08 | 9:00 pm
Chicago, IL
Monthly live salsa bands and DJ's every Tuesday. Spacious dance floor. One of the best salsa nights in the city.

RAICES Live Music Series @ Las Tablas (2942 N. Lincoln Ave.)
12.04.08 | 8:00 - 10:30 pm
Chicago, IL
Rotating bands, which include: Bossa Tres (Brazil), Fandanguero (Mexico), El Payo (Spain), Araguaney (Venezuela & Colombia), Nuestro Tambo (Puerto Rico), Mofoe Orisha (Dominican Rep. & P. Rico), the Chicago Afro-Latin Jazz Ensemble Quartet, TiemblaTierra (Cuba- EVERY LAST THURSDAY @ 10:00 pm), and many more...

La Llamada @ SRBCC (4040 W. Armitage)
12.05.08 | 7:00 pm
Chicago
SRBCC presents La Llamada, on the 1st Friday of every month beginning September 5th. Share your poems, loose thoughts, songs and other musings. Hosted by Grupo Yuba’s very own Hector "HecOne" Rivera.

RAICES Live Music Series @ Las Tablas (2942 N. Lincoln Ave.)
12.11.08 | 8:00 - 10:30 pm
Chicago, IL
Rotating bands, which include: Bossa Tres (Brazil), Fandanguero (Mexico), El Payo (Spain), Araguaney (Venezuela & Colombia), Nuestro Tambo (Puerto Rico), Mofoe Orisha (Dominican Rep. & P. Rico), the Chicago Afro-Latin Jazz Ensemble Quartet, TiemblaTierra (Cuba- EVERY LAST THURSDAY @ 10:00 pm), and many more...

Baile de bomba @ SRBCC (4040 W. Armitage)
12.12.08 | 8:00 pm
Chicago, IL
Every second Friday of the month, SRBCC opens its doors to anyone who wishes to participate in its baile de bomba. From anyone who is curious about the Afro-Puerto Rican music of bomba to anyone who wishes to drum, sing, dance are invited, everyone is invited.

RAICES Live Music Series @ Las Tablas (2942 N. Lincoln Ave.)
12.18.08 | 8:00 - 10:30 pm
Chicago, IL
Rotating bands, which include: Bossa Tres (Brazil), Fandanguero (Mexico), El Payo (Spain), Araguaney (Venezuela & Colombia), Nuestro Tambo (Puerto Rico), Mofoe Orisha (Dominican Rep. & P. Rico), the Chicago Afro-Latin Jazz Ensemble Quartet, TiemblaTierra (Cuba- EVERY LAST THURSDAY @ 10:00 pm), and many more...

La TreMenda Rumba @ Carnivale (702 W. Fulton Mrkt)
11.19.08 | 7:30 - 11:00 pm
Chicago , IL
La TreMenda Rumba performs as part of Carnivale´s Live Latin Music Wednesdays.

Naborí - Live Salsa Tuesdays at Alhambra Palace (1240 W. Randolph)
11.18.08 | 9:00 pm
Chicago, IL
Monthly live salsa bands and DJ's every Tuesday. Spacious dance floor. One of the best salsa nights in the city. Check out the Milwaukee-based Naborí as they promote their new album "Historias del Barrio".

Live Salsa Saturdays @ Tumbao (3213 W. Armitage Ave)
11.15.08 | 10:00 pm
Chicago, IL
Rotating Salsa Bands with DJ Nelson spinning contemporary and classic tropical beats.

Baile de bomba @ SRBCC (4040 W. Armitage)
11.14.08 | 8:00 pm
Chicago, IL
Every second Friday of the month, SRBCC opens its doors to anyone who wishes to participate in its baile de bomba. From anyone who is curious about the Afro-Puerto Rican music of bomba to anyone who wishes to drum, sing, dance are invited, everyone is invited.

10th Annual Cuatro Festival @ Auditorium Theater of Roosevelt University (50 E. Congress Parkway)
11.14.08 | Doors open at 6 p.m.
Chicago, IL
The Cuatro Festival celebrates its 10th anniversary with stellar talents from Chicago and Puerto Rico: Maribel Delgado, Pedro Guzmán, Quique Domenech, La Orquesta de Elías Lopés con Trompetas, and Music Express with the Chicago Cuatro Orchestra.

RAICES Live Music Series @ Las Tablas (2942 N. Lincoln Ave.)
11.13.08 | 7:30 - 10:30 pm
Chicago, IL
Rotating bands, which include: Bossa Tres (Brazil), Fandanguero (Mexico), El Payo (Spain), Araguaney (Venezuela & Colombia), Nuestro Tambo (Puerto Rico), Mofoe Orisha (Dominican Rep. & P. Rico), the Chicago Afro-Latin Jazz Ensemble Quartet, TiemblaTierra (Cuba- EVERY LAST THURSDAY @ 10:00 pm), and many more...

Homenaje a Choco Orta - 5th Annual Tribute to the Improvisational Singer @ Old Town School of Folk Music (4544 N. Lincoln Ave.)
11.12.08 | 8:30 pm
Chicago, IL
With over 20 years of performance experience and more active than ever Choco Orta is now actively pursuing a career as a singer and in the last three years her solo act has traveled to France, Colombia, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Chicago, Tampa (as Puerto Rican Cultural Ambassador), Miami, New York City, and Puerto Rico.

She is a regular guest star at New York City's Copacabana. She has worked with the orchestras of Nacho Sanabria, Roberto Angleró, Waldo Borres, and Julio "Gunda"Merced as a bandleader. At a press conference held by El Nuevo Día newspaper in 1999 salsa legends Charlie Aponte, Cheo Feliciano, Víctor Manuelle, Ismael Miranda, Domingo Quiñonez, Tito Rojas and Gilberto Santa Rosa were quoted as saying that, "Choco" Orta is the most dignified aspiring salsa singer to Celia Cruz's throne."

Salsa Tuesdays at Alhambra Palace (1240 W. Randolph)
11.11.08 | 9:00 pm
Chicago, IL
Monthly live salsa bands and DJ's every Tuesday. Spacious dance floor. One of the best salsa nights in the city.

Angel Melendez Tribute to Hector Lavoe @ Cubbie Bear (1059 W. Addison)
11.09.08 | Dance Lessons 7:00 pm; Live music 9:00 pm
Chicago, IL
Live SALSA Sundays @ The Cubby Bear. In "Wrigleyville" 1059 W. Addison. 6p-2a. Live Salsa bands play at the legendary Chicago landmark presenting top live music since 1953. 6p Doors open. 7p Salsa lesson by Latin Street Dancing 9p Live music begins.

La Llamada @ SRBCC (4040 W. Armitage)
11.07.08 | 7:00 pm
Chicago, IL
SRBCC presents La Llamada, on the 1st Friday of every month beginning September 5th. Share your poems, loose thoughts, songs and other musings. Hosted by Grupo Yuba’s very own Hector "HecOne" Rivera.

RAICES Live Music Series @ Las Tablas (2942 N. Lincoln Ave.)
11.06.08 | 7:30 - 10:30 pm
Chicago, IL
Rotating bands, which include: Bossa Tres (Brazil), Fandanguero (Mexico), El Payo (Spain), Araguaney (Venezuela & Colombia), Nuestro Tambo (Puerto Rico), Mofoe Orisha (Dominican Rep. & P. Rico), the Chicago Afro-Latin Jazz Ensemble Quartet, TiemblaTierra (Cuba- EVERY LAST THURSDAY @ 10:00 pm), and many more...

Naborí @ Cubbie Bear (1059 W. Addison)
11.02.08 | Dance Lessons 7:00 pm; Live music 9:00 pm
Chicago
Live SALSA Sundays @ The Cubby Bear. In "Wrigleyville" 1059 W. Addison. 6p-2a. Live Salsa bands play at the legendary Chicago landmark presenting top live music since 1953. 6p Doors open. 7p Salsa lesson by Latin Street Dancing 9p Live music begins.

Tumbao Thursdays @ Las Tablas 2942 N. Lincoln $3
10.30.08 | 9 pm - 2 am
Chicago, IL
Two live sets of Afro-Cuban music by Angel D´Cuba and the drummers of Tierra Tiembla. Additional music by the Aguzate DJ Crew (Vintage Salsa, Latin Soul, Latin Funk, Latin Boogaloo).

Latin Inspiration @ Tumbao (3213 W. Armitage Ave.)
10.30.08 | 9:00 pm - 12:00 am
Chicago, IL
Energetic Latin jazz ensemble, Latin Inspiration, performs every Thursday, except for the first of the month as part of the Latin Jazz Thursdays series at Tumbao.

Son De La Habana @ Cubbie Bear (1059 W. Addison)
10.26.08 | Dance Lessons 7:00 pm; Live music 9:00 pm
Chicago, IL
Son De La Habana highlights Live SALSA Sundays @ The Cubby Bear. In "Wrigleyville" 1059 W. Addison. 6p-2a. Live Salsa bands play at the legendary Chicago landmark presenting top live music since 1953.

RAICES Live Music Series @ Las Tablas (2942 N. Lincoln Ave.)
10.23.08 | 7:30 - 10:30 pm
Chicago, IL
Rotating bands, which include: Bossa Tres (Brazil), Fandanguero (Mexico), El Payo (Spain), Araguaney (Venezuela & Colombia), Nuestro Tambo (Puerto Rico), Mofoe Orisha (Dominican Rep. & P. Rico), the Chicago Afro-Latin Jazz Ensemble Quartet, TiemblaTierra (Cuba- EVERY LAST THURSDAY @ 10:00 pm), and many more...

Latin Inspiration @ Tumbao (3213 W. Armitage Ave.)
10.23.08 | 9:00 pm - 12:00 am
Chicago, IL
Energetic Latin jazz ensemble, Latin Inspiration, performs every Thursday, except for the first of the month as part of the Latin Jazz Thursdays series at Tumbao.

Flamenco Faculty @ Old Town School of Folk Music (4544 N. Lincoln Ave.)
10.22.08 | 9:30 pm
Chicago, IL
Annual fall Flamenco extravaganza, featuring the best and brightest of the Old Town School´s faculty and students. As always, we will include guest artists from the vibrant Flamenco music and dace community in Chicago.

Omar Sosa @ Old Town School of Folk Music (4544 N. Lincoln Ave.)
10.19.08 | 7:00 pm
Chicago, IL
Omar Sosa is one of the most exciting piano players in jazz today. "" He is a versatile pianist with a big sound...and his fast fingers dig into montunos and Herbie Hancock chords." - The New York Times His previous performance at Old Town School is legendary!

Papo Santiago y Orquesta Infraverde @ Cubbie Bear (1059 W. Addison)
10.19.08 | Dance Lessons 7:00 pm; Live music 9:00 pm
Chicago, IL
One of Chicago´s top soneros, bandleaders, and musicians, Papo Santiago takes part in Live SALSA Sundays @ The Cubby Bear. In "Wrigleyville" 1059 W. Addison. 6p-2a. Live Salsa bands play at the legendary Chicago landmark presenting top live music since 1953.

Global Drum Project @ Harris Theater (205 E. Randolph St.)
10.18.08 | 7:30 pm
Chicago, IL
Global Drum Project brings together Grateful Dead drummer Mickey Hart, tabla master Zakir Hussain, the talking drum of Sikiru Adepoju, and Latin percussion giant Giovanni Hidalgo, the sonic architects who earned the first-ever World Music Grammy Award with their acclaimed "Planet Drum."
"A scrumptious sonic trip into Hart and company's trance-like ‘deep drumming’ where geography and culture lose definition in a vast and spectacularly reverberant one-world stage." - Absolute Sound

Latin Inspiration @ Tumbao (3213 W. Armitage Ave.)
10.18.08 | 9:00 pm
Chicago, IL
Energetic Latin jazz ensemble, Latin Inspiration, performs every Thursday, except for the first of the month as part of the Latin Jazz Thursdays series at Tumbao.

Bio Ritmo @ Las Tablas (2942 N. Lincoln Ave.)
10.18.08 | 9:30 pm
Chicago, IL
One of the best U.S.-based live Salsa bands experimenting and transforming the genre. A new wave of salsa dura. Visit their website and judge for yourself.

$10 at the door

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RAICES Live Music Series @ Las Tablas (2942 N. Lincoln Ave.)
10.16.08 | 7:30 - 10:30 pm
Chicago, IL
Rotating bands, which include: Bossa Tres (Brazil), Fandanguero (Mexico), El Payo (Spain), Araguaney (Venezuela & Colombia), Nuestro Tambo (Puerto Rico), Mofoe Orisha (Dominican Rep. & P. Rico), the Chicago Afro-Latin Jazz Ensemble Quartet, TiemblaTierra (Cuba- EVERY LAST THURSDAY @ 10:00 pm), and many more...

Latin Inspiration @ Tumbao (3213 W. Armitage Ave.)
10.16.08 | 9:00 pm - 12:00 am
Chicago
Energetic Latin jazz ensemble, Latin Inspiration, performs every Thursday, except for the first of the month as part of the Latin Jazz Thursdays series at Tumbao.

Bio Ritmo @ Old Town School of Folk Music (4544 N. Lincoln Ave.)
10.15.08 | 8:30 pm
Chicago, IL
Bio Ritmo is old-school funky salsa. This Virginia-based band is both retro and hip with a great sense of humor. Global Rhythm Magazine says, ¨Bio Ritmo is one of those exceptionally rare salsa bands who make both traditional and experimental salsa lovers smile and dance, inspiring new fans of the music wherever they play.¨

Live Music @ Cafe Laguardia (2111 W. Armitage)
10.14.08 | 8 - 11 pm
Chicago
Various bands.

Willie Gomez con Cache Orchestra @ Cubbie Bear (1059 W. Addison)
10.12.08 | Dance Lessons 7:00 pm; Live music 9:00 pm
Chicago, IL
Live SALSA Sundays @ The Cubby Bear. In "Wrigleyville" 1059 W. Addison. 6p-2a. Live Salsa bands play at the legendary Chicago landmark presenting top live music since 1953.

Ritmo Fridays @ Olé Lounge (2812 N. Lincoln)
10.10.08 | 10:00 pm
Chicago, IL
With occasional live bands, Ritmo Fridays is a new DJ Series that brings you a mix of Latin, Reggae, Brazilian, and the best international music. Featuring The
Agúzate DJ Crew with guest DJ's Slacky J, Mwelwa, David Chávez,
Mateo, and Supreme Court. Sala Lessons at 10:00 pm.


Olé Lounge (2812 N. Lincoln) is located at the corner of
Lincoln/Diversey/Racine.

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Baile de bomba @ SRBCC (4040 W. Armitage)
10.10.08 | 8:00 pm
Chicago, IL
SRBCC opens its doors to anyone who wishes to participate in its baile de bomba. From anyone who is curious about the Afro-Puerto Rican music of bomba to anyone who wishes to drum, sing, dance are invited, everyone is invited.

Bandoleros, Los Reyes, and the Gypsy Kings Family @ Cubbie Bear (1059 W. Addison)
10.10.08 | 8:00 pm
Chicago, IL
Memorable night with veterans of flamenco fusions.

RAICES Live Music Series @ Las Tablas (2942 N. Lincoln Ave.)
10.09.08 | 7:30 - 10:30 pm
Chicago, IL
Rotating bands, which include: Bossa Tres (Brazil), Fandanguero (Mexico), El Payo (Spain), Araguaney (Venezuela & Colombia), Nuestro Tambo (Puerto Rico), Mofoe Orisha (Dominican Rep. & P. Rico), the Chicago Afro-Latin Jazz Ensemble Quartet, TiemblaTierra (Cuba- EVERY LAST THURSDAY @ 10:00 pm), and many more...

Latin Inspiration @ Tumbao (3213 W. Armitage Ave.)
10.09.08 | 9:00 pm - 12:00 am
Chicago, IL
Energetic Latin jazz ensemble, Latin Inspiration, performs every Thursday, except for the first of the month as part of the Latin Jazz Thursdays series at Tumbao.

Mosaico @ Old Town School of Folk Music (4544 N. Lincoln Ave.)
10.08.08 | 8:30 pm
Chicago, IL
Mosaico is, as its name suggests, a mosaic of musical styles, instrumentation, and nationalities from across Latin America with special emphasis on the Andean traditions. The members of the group hail from Paraguay, Nicaragua, Colombia, Perú, Mexico and the U.S., and perform on instruments ranging from the pan pipes, quena, bombo, cajón and congas to accordion, harp, Venezuelan cuatro, Colombian tiple and the Andean charango. The evening will include traditional folkloric dance.

Live Music @ Cafe Laguardia (2111 W. Armitage)
10.07.08 | 8 - 11 pm
Chicago
Various bands.

Ritmo Fridays Featuring Darwin Noguera´s Evlolution Trio @ Olé Lounge (2812 N. Lincoln)
10.03.08 | 10:00 pm
Chicago, IL
With occasional live bands, Ritmo Fridays is a new DJ Series that brings you a mix of Latin, Reggae, Brazilian, and the best international music. Featuring The
Agúzate DJ Crew with guest DJ's Slacky J, Mwelwa, David Chávez,
Mateo, and Supreme Court. Sala Lessons at 10:00 pm.


Olé Lounge (2812 N. Lincoln) is located at the corner of
Lincoln/Diversey/Racine.


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La Llamada @ SRBCC (4040 W. Armitage)
10.03.08 | 7:00 pm
Chicago, IL
SRBCC presents La Llamada, on the 1st Friday of every month beginning September 5th. Share your poems, loose thoughts, songs and other musings. Hosted by Grupo Yuba’s very own Hector "HecOne" Rivera.

RAICES Live Music Series @ Las Tablas (2942 N. Lincoln Ave.)
10.02.08 | 7:30 - 10:30 pm
Chicago, IL, www.lastablas.com
Rotating bands, which include: Bossa Tres (Brazil), Fandanguero (Mexico), El Payo (Spain), Araguaney (Venezuela & Colombia), Nuestro Tambo (Puerto Rico), Mofoe Orisha (Dominican Rep. & P. Rico), the Chicago Afro-Latin Jazz Ensemble Quartet, TiemblaTierra (Cuba- EVERY LAST THURSDAY @ 10:00 pm), and many more...

James Sanders´ Conjunto @ Tumbao (3213 W. Armitage Ave.)
10.02.08 | 9:00 pm
Chicago, IL
Every first Thursday of the month James Sanders´ Latin jazz conjunto delights listeners and dancers.

A Flor de Piel & Araguaney @ Old Town School of Folk Music (4544 N. Lincoln Ave.)
10.01.08 | 8:30 pm
Chicago, IL
A double bill of Latin American music featuring Chicago-based artists. The evening begins with A Flor de Piel founded in April 2007 by two-time Grammy-nominated multi-instrumentalist Renato Ceron, and teacher/musician Marisol Ceron. A Flor de Piel´s music is rooted in the Mexican Fandango, but additionally draws from the diverse musical heritage of Latin America and the U.S. Araguaney, the national tree of Venezuela, is the name chosen by these talented newcomers on the Chicago scene. The group explores various genres from across Venezuela and Colombia, including Joropo, bambuco, waltz, merengue Caraqueño, Danza Zuliana and more.

Lila Downs @ Harris Theater (205 E. Randolph St.)
09.30.08 | 7:30 pm
Chicago, IL, Tickets: 312-334-7777 or www.harristheaterchicago.org
Mexican-American singer Lila Downs is blessed with a distinctive and passionate voice. She combines formal vocal training while tapping into the indigenous Mixtec traditions of her mother, creating a beautiful musical blend sung in several languages including Zapotec, Mayan, Spanish, and English. Exotic beauty and startling voice...she is a reflection of a 21st century world culture where ethnicity and national boundaries blur.¨ - Los Angeles Times

Live Music @ Cafe Laguardia (2111 W. Armitage)
09.30.08 | 8 - 11 pm
Chicago
Various bands.

Yankatino @ Las Tablas (4920 W. Irving Park Rd)
09.27.08 | 7:30 - 10:30 pm
Chicago, IL
Latin Jazz, salsa, cumbia, and merengue. DJ and dancing until 2 a.m.

Grupo Yubá @ Winds Cafe (2657 N. Kedzie)
09.27.08 | 8:30 pm
Chicago, IL
Bomba music Chicago way. Great local Afro-Puerto Rican bomba group distinguishes itself through its own original compositions.

Ritmo Fridays @ Olé Lounge (2812 N. Lincoln)
09.26.08 | 9:30 pm - 2:00 am
Chicago, IL
With occasional live bands, Ritmo Fridays is a new DJ Series that brings you a mix of Latin, Reggae, Brazilian, and the best international music. Featuring The
Agúzate DJ Crew with guest DJ's Slacky J, Mwelwa, David Chávez,
Mateo, and Supreme Court. Sala Lessons at 10:00 pm.


Olé Lounge (2812 N. Lincoln) is located at the corner of
Lincoln/Diversey/Racine.


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Yankatino @ Las Tablas (4920 W. Irving Park Rd)
09.26.08 | 7:30 - 10:30 pm
Chicago
Latin Jazz, salsa, cumbia, and merengue. DJ and dancing until 2 a.m.

Tumbao Thursdays @ Las Tablas (2942 N. Lincoln) $3
09.25.08 | 9pm-2am
Chicago, IL
Angel D´Cuba and the drummers of Tiembla Tierra, the premier Afro-Cuban music ensemble in Chicago perform as part of Las Tablas´ RAICES weekly music series. Old-School Salsa, Latin Soul, Latin Funk, Latin Jazz and more by the Aguzate DJ Crew.

Latin Inspiration @ Tumbao (3213 W. Armitage Ave.)
09.25.08 | 9:00 pm
Chicago, IL
Energetic Latin jazz ensemble, Latin Inspiration, performs every Thursday, except for the first of the month as part of the Latin Jazz Thursdays series at Tumbao.

Zahzil & Son de Madera @ Old Town School of Folk Music (4544 N. Lincoln Ave.)
09.24.08 | 8:30 pm
Chicago, IL
The Old Town School and the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs present a fantastic double bill of Mexican Son as part of this year´s Chicago World Music Festival. Opening the show are 25-year veterans Zazhil, who have toured extensively throughout the world pioneering their ¨Son Mexican Fusion¨ mixing traditional and contemporary styles and instrumentation. Son de Madera is one of the most highly respected and well-traveled representatives of the Son Jarocho movement of Veracruz, Mexico.

Latin Inspiration @ Winds Cafe (2657 N. Kedzie)
09.24.08 | 8:30 pm
Chicago, IL
Latin Ispiration´s quartet version, La Inspiración Quartet performs with open jam.

Son de la Habana @ Carnivale (702 W. Fulton Mrkt)
09.24.08 | 7:30 pm
Chicago, IL
Chicago´s own Son de la Habana plays as part of Carnivale´s Live Music Wednesdays.

Live Music @ Cafe Laguardia (2111 W. Armitage)
09.23.08 | 8 - 11 pm
Chicago
Various groups.

Rupa & The April Fishes, Chicha Libre @ Old Town School of Folk Music (4544 N. Lincoln Ave.)
09.20.08 | 8:00 pm
Chicago, IL
With influences that include French chanson, Gypsy music, tango, Latin alternative, Indian music and beyond, Rupa & the April Fishes create music that is lively, romantic and instantaneously appealing. Chicha Libre plays a mixture of Latin rhythms, surf music and psychedelic pop inspired by Peruvian music from the Amazon.

Yankatino @ Las Tablas (4920 W. Irving Park Rd)
09.20.08 | 7:30 - 10:30 pm
Chicago, IL
Latin Jazz, salsa, cumbia, and merengue. DJ and dancing until 2 a.m.

Ritmo Fridays @ Olé Lounge (2812 N. Lincoln)
09.19.08 | 10:00 pm
Chicago, IL
With occasional live bands, Ritmo Fridays is a new DJ Series that brings you a mix of Latin, Reggae, Brazilian, and the best international music. Featuring The
Agúzate DJ Crew with guest DJ's Slacky J, Mwelwa, David Chávez,
Mateo, and Supreme Court.


Olé Lounge (2812 N. Lincoln) is located at the corner of
Lincoln/Diversey/Racine.


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Yankatino @ Las Tablas (4920 W. Irving Park Rd)
09.19.08 | 7:30 - 10:30 pm
Chicago
Latin Jazz, salsa, cumbia, and merengue. DJ and dancing until 2 a.m.

RAICES Live Music Series @ Las Tablas (2942 N. Lincoln Ave.)
09.18.08 | 7:30 - 10:30 pm
Chicago, IL
Rotating bands, which include: Bossa Tres (Brazil), Fandanguero (Mexico), El Payo (Spain), Araguaney (Venezuela & Colombia), Nuestro Tambo (Puerto Rico), Mofoe Orisha (Dominican Rep. & P. Rico), the Chicago Afro-Latin Jazz Ensemble Quartet, TiemblaTierra (Cuba- EVERY LAST THURSDAY @ 10:00 pm), and many more...

Mannix Martinez y su Orquesta @ Excalibur (632 N. Dearborn)
09.18.08
Chicago, IL
4 Djs playing the best in Salsa, Mambo, Bachata, Cha Cha Cha & Cumbia Sonidera on 2 separate dance floors.

Dance lesson by Lisa "La Boriqua" at 8:30p.

Live Salsa band performance directly from Puerto Rico by Mannix & Su Orquesta at 10p.
(Fomer singer for Sonora Poncena for 13 years)

$ 10.00 adv/ $ 15.00 door.
($ 7.00 if you are on the guest list and come in from 7p-9p)

Contact us for tickets at 312 427 2572. Go to 540 N. La Salle 5th floor

Alvin Medina @ Old Town School of Folk Music (4544 N. Lincoln Ave.)
09.17.08 | 8:30 pm
Chicago, IL
Alvin Medina is a master of the Puerto Rican Cuatro who has played alongside the best artists in the genre throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico and recorded the highly-regarded ¨Mi Música Borincana.¨ His uncanny skill has brought him to some of the most prestigious stages in the U.S., including Carnegie Hall in 1995. He has been a featured artist in Chicago´s annual Cuatro Festival on several occasions. Members of the Olavarría family, who are well-known within Chicago´s Puerto Rican folkloric community, will accompany him.

Willie Gomez con Cache Orchestra @ Carnivale (702 W. Fulton Mrkt)
09.17.08 | 7:30 pm
Chicago, IL
One of Chicago´s hardest-working Salsa bands, Willie Gomez´s Caché Orchestra performs as part of Live Music Wednesdays at Carnivale.

Yankatino @ Las Tablas (4920 W. Irving Park Rd)
09.13.08 | 7:30 - 10:30 pm
Chicago, IL
Latin Jazz, salsa, cumbia, and merengue. DJ and dancing until 2 a.m.

Maraca @ Old Town School of Folk Music (4544 N. Lincoln Ave.)
09.12.08 | 7:30 pm & 10:00 pm
Chicago, IL
Maraca was a child prodigy who started his musical career at the age of 16 as a flute player in the group Irakere, led by Chucho Valdez. He has grown to become one of the most popular names in Latin and Afro-Cuban music. His music is a cocktail of fusion and energy that stems from the jazziest improvisations to the most danceable elements of Caribbean and popular Cuban music.

Yankatino @ Las Tablas (4920 W. Irving Park Rd)
09.12.08 | 7:30 - 10:30 pm
Chicago, IL
Latin Jazz, salsa, cumbia and merengue. DJ and dancing until 2 a.m.

Nation Beat @ Old Town School of Folk Music (4544 N. Lincoln Ave.)
09.10.08 | 8:30 pm
Chicago, IL
Nation Beat is a Brooklyn-based group that found their musical inspiration in the Afro-Brazilian rhythms of Maracatu, Chico Science, and the Mangue Beat movement. They all traveled to Recife in Northeastern Brazil and immersed themselves in these musical styles, recording their widely acclaimed ¨Maracatuniversal¨ in collaboration with Nacao Estrela Brilhante. They have seamlessly melded these styles with the rhythms of the southern United States effortlessly swinging from gritty New Orleans funk to the huge sound of Brazilian bateria.

Angel D´Cuba @ Carnivale (702 W. Fulton Mrkt)
09.10.08 | 7:30 - 11:00 pm
Chicago, IL
Angel D´Cuba is a versatile performer, who performs Cuban son and rumba.

Yankatino @ Las Tablas (4920 W. Irving Park Rd)
09.06.08 | 7:30 - 10:30 pm
Chicago, IL
Salsa and Latin Jazz. DJ and dancing until 2 a.m.

Yankatino @ Las Tablas (4920 W. Irving Park Rd)
09.05.08 | 7:30 - 10:30 pm
Chicago, IL
Live Salsa and Latin Jazz. Followed by DJ and dancing until 2 a.m.

James Sanders´ Conjunto @ Tumbao (3213 W. Armitage Ave.)
09.04.08 | 9:00 pm
Chicago
Part of Latin Jazz Thursdays series at Tumbao.

La Gran Banda, Punto Clave & El Pueblo @ Old Town School of Folk Music (4544 N. Lincoln Ave.)
09.03.08 | 8:30 pm
Chicago
Get ready for a Honduran blow-out with a trio of top Honduran bands. El Pueblo will kick things off with the best in music within the current Reggaetón craze followed by a top-notch merengue recording artist, Punto Clave. Honduras is the hotbed of a Central American music and dance style that has rocketed across Latin America. Punta or Punta Rock is based on the African rooted traditions of the Garifuna people and features fast-paced percussive, hip-swinging rhythms. La Gran Banda has been one of the top bands in the genre since Punta exploded on the scene in the ´80s.

Lise Gilly and Grupo Cha Cha @ Carnivale (702 W. Fulton Mrkt)
09.03.08 | 7:30 - 11:00 pm
Chicago
Lise Gilly and Grupo Cha-Cha as part of Carnivale´s Live Music Wednesdays.

AfriCaribe and others @ Fiesta Boricua (Division St. between Western & California)
08.31.08 | 12:00 - 8:00 pm
Chicago, IL
Bomba music throughout the day during the Fiesta Boricua celebration.

Bossa Tres @ Cuatro (2030 S. Wabash)
08.31.08 | 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Chicago, IL
Enjoy brunch with Bossa Tres, a Brazilian trio making waves in Chicago.

James Sanders´ Conjunto @ 30th Annual Chicago Jazz Festival (Jazz & Heritage Stage in Grant Park 200-300 E. Jackson))
08.30.08 | 12:30 - 1:30 pm
Chicago, IL
Talented local Latin jazz outfit play the Chicago Jazz Festival.

Yankatino @ Las Tablas (4920 W. Irving Park Rd)
08.30.08 | 7:30 - 10:30 pm
Chicago, IL
Live Salsa and Latin Jazz. Followed by DJ and dancing until 2 a.m.

Bombazo @ La Casita de Don Pedro (2625 W. Division St.)
08.30.08 | 8:00 pm
Chicago, IL
Monthly bombazo held outside at La Casita de Don Pedro. Bomba music for everyone.

Viento de Agua @ Las Tablas (2942 N. Lincoln Ave.)
08.30.08 | 9:00 pm
Chicago, IL
The premier plena group from Puerto Rico brings its unplugged version of drums and güiro to Las Tablas. A not-to-be missed affair with master drummers of the genre.

Tribute to Palmieri - Ritmo Fridays @ Olé Lounge (2812 N. Lincoln)
08.29.08 | 10:00 pm
Chicago
Ritmo Fridays is a new DJ Series that brings you a mix of Latin, Reggae, Brazilian, and the best international music. Featuring The Agúzate DJ Crew, DJ Slacky J, DJ Mwelwa, DJ Chávez, DJ a.k.a. Vortex, and DJ Supreme Court.

August 29th -
Chicago Jazz Fest Afterparty
Tribute to Eddie Palmieri
Continue dancing to the sounds of Fania and the Palmieri Brothers long after the the last set of the Chicago Jazz Fest.

$4 All Imported beers from Latin America and Spain, including Estrella, Negra Modelo, and Corona.

Free personalized salsa lessons in small groups are available every Friday at 10:30 pm. First come, first served. Go to the lower level and ask for Miguel.

Eddie Palmieri @ Petrillo Music Shell (Grant Park)
08.29.08 | 8:30 pm
Chicago, IL
The living salsa and Latin Jazz legend comes to Chicago on opening night of the 30th Chicago Jazz Festival.

Yankatino @ Las Tablas (4920 W. Irving Park Rd)
08.29.08 | 7:30 - 10:30 pm
Chicago, IL
Live Salsa and Latin Jazz. Followed by DJ and dancing until 2 a.m.

Nabori @ Chicago´s Navy Pier
08.28.08 | 7:00 pm
Chicago, IL
Milwaukee-based, hard-core salsa band building buzz in Chicago.

Fandanguero @ La Taberna Tapatía (3358 N. Ashland Ave.)
08.28.08 | 9:00 pm
Chicago
Son jarocho and more...

Mandrágora Tango @ Old Town School of Folk Music (4544 N. Lincoln Ave.)
08.27.08 | 9:30 pm
Chicago, IL
Old Town School of Folk Music kicks off their Peña series with a featured artist of the 2008 International Chicago Tango Fest of The American Tango Institute. Mandrágora Tango is a quartet of Tango musicians and enthusiasts based in Minneapolis who all discovered tango as adults. While the music will delight the tango purists, each musician brings i the sensibilities of their eclectic and diverse musical backgrounds. The event will also feature one of the top tango dance couples from the festival.

Mannix Martinez´s Sonorifica @ Carnivale (702 W. Fulton Mrkt)
08.27.08 | 7:30 - 11:00 pm
Chicago, IL
One of Puerto Rico's legendary voices ("Soneros"), he began to be known with "Orquesta La Terrifica" & later with the legendary "Sonora Poncena" of Papo Luca & Quique.

Bossa Tres @ Tumbao (3213 W. Armitage Ave.)
08.27.08 | 9:00 pm
Chicago, IL
Brazilian nights every Wednesday with Bossa Tress, one of the most exciting bands in the Chicago scene.

Bossa Tres @ Ñ (2977 N. Elston Ave.)
08.26.08 | 10:00 pm - 1:00 am
Chicago, IL
Hot Brazilian nights every Tuesday with Bossa Tress, one of the most exciting bands in the Chicago scene.

Bossa Tres @ Cuatro (2030 S. Wabash)
08.24.08 | 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Chicago, IL
Enjoy brunch with Bossa Tres, a Brazilian trio making waves in Chicago.

VIVA CHICAGO @ Grant Park (200 - 300 E. Jackson)
08.23.08 to 08.24.08

10:30 am - 9:30
Chicago, IL
Chicago´s Annual ¡Viva! Latin Music Festival will feature artists such as Los Lobos, Malo with Jorge Santana, Papo Santiago´s Infraverde, Mike Roman & The Tellstars Featuring Jose ¨Chepito¨ Areas and Armando Perazza, Son De La Habana, and others.

Angel Melendez: Tribute to Hector Lavoe @ 12 th Annual Summer Dance Series 601 S. Michigan (Between Harrison Street and Balbo Drive)
08.23.08 | Dance Lessons 6 - 7 pm; Live Music 7:30 - 9:30 pm
Chicago, IL, FREE
Grammy-nominated Melendez delights dancers with his tribute to the great sonero Hector Lavoe. Dance lessons by Lisa ¨La Boriqua.¨

Yankatino @ Las Tablas (4920 W. Irving Park Rd)
08.23.08 | 7:30 - 10:30 pm
Chicago , IL
Live Salsa and Latin Jazz. Followed by DJ and dancing until 2 a.m.

Angel Melendez´s 911 Mambo Orchestra @ Tumbao (3213 W. Armitage Ave.)
08.23.08 | 9:00 pm
Chicago, IL
Chicago´s very own Grammy-nominated mambo machine visits Tumbao.

YANKATINO @ Las Tablas (4920 W. Irving Park Rd) $3
08.22.08 | 7:30 - 10:30 pm
Chicago
Live Salsa and Latin Jazz. Followed by DJ and dancing until 2 a.m.

Nuestro Tambo @ Coco´s Restaurant (2723 W. Division St.)
08.21.08 | 10:00 pm
Chicago, IL, FREE
Top bomba and plena practitioners in the heart of Humboldt Park.

Latin Inspiration @ Tumbao (3213 W. Armitage Ave.)
08.21.08 | 9:00 pm
Chicago, IL
Part of the Latin Jazz Thursdays series at Tumbao.

Chicago Afro-Latin Jazz Ensemble @ Chicago´s Navy Pier
08.21.08 | 7:00 pm
Chicago, IL
Progressive Latin jazz outfit takes an octet to Navy Pier.

La Tremenda Rumba @ Carnivale (702 W. Fulton Mrkt)
08.20.08 | 7:30 - 11:00 pm
Chicago, IL
Live Music Wednesdays.

Bossa Tres @ Tumbao (3213 W. Armitage Ave.)
08.20.08 | 9:00 pm
Chicago, IL
Brazilian nights every Wednesday with Bossa Tress, one of the most exciting bands in the Chicago scene.

Bossa Tres @ Ñ (2977 N. Elston Ave.)
08.19.08 | 10:00 pm - 1:00 am
Chicago, IL
Hot Brazilian nights every Tuesday with Bossa Tress, one of the most exciting bands in the Chicago scene.

Mannix Martinez Tribute to the Latin Legends @ Cubbie Bear (1059 W. Addison)
08.17.08 | Dance Lessons 7:00 pm; Live music 9:00 pm
Chicago
Veteran of Puerto Rico´s La Terrifica has settled in the Windy City, and performs a tribute to some of the legends of the music.

Bossa Tres @ Cuatro (2030 S. Wabash)
08.17.08 | 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Chicago, IL
Enjoy brunch with Bossa Tres, a Brazilian trio making waves in Chicago.

Barrio Art Fest @ Humboldt Park Field House (1440 N. Sacramento - Humboldt Blvd.)
08.16.08 | 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Chicago, IL
BAF08 is a multidisciplinary community arts and educational festival showcasing artists in all disciplines including painters, craft makers, musicians, performers, poets, video/filmmakers, jewelers and more. BAF08 presents arts/craft exhibits, art demonstrations/workshops, film/video screenings, book readings/signing and theater/dance/music performances. BAF08 presents currents and diverse art production in Humboldt Park by Puerto Rican/Latino artists and local Humboldt Park cultural workers.

Nuestro Tambó and AfriCaribe @ Barrio Fest (Humbold Park Field House)
08.16.08 | 12:00 and 1:00 pm
Chicago, IL
Nuestro Tambó and AfriCaribe join the artists in the community for Humboldt Park´s annual arts festival.

Papo Santiago & Orquesta Infraverde @ 12 th Annual Summer Dance Series 601 S. Michigan (Between Harrison Street and Balbo Drive)
08.15.08 | Dance Lessons 6 - 7 pm; Live Music 7:30 - 9:30 pm
Chicago, IL, FREE
One of the best bands in Chicago. Afro-Caribbean, Latin Jazz, and Salsa. Dance lessons by Miguel Mendez and Michael Angelo Mendez.

Fandanguero @ La Taberna Tapatía (3358 N. Ashland Ave.)
08.14.08 | 9:00 pm
Chicago, IL
Son jarocho and more...

Bossa Tres @ Tumbao (3213 W. Armitage Ave.)
08.13.08 | 9:00 pm
Chicago, IL
Brazilian nights every Wednesday with Bossa Tress, one of the most exciting bands in the Chicago scene.

Angel Melendez Sextet @ Carnivale (702 W. Fulton Mrkt)
08.13.08 | 7:30 - 11:00 pm
Chicago, IL
Live Music Wednesdays! featuring live bands from 7:30p - 11pm. Grammy-nominated Melendez shows his versatility by tackling the sextet format.