CuCu Diamantes of Yerba Buena October 15, 2009

Cucu Diamantes (of Yerba Buena)

Thursday, October 15. 9PM
Rumba
351 W Hubbard

$15 Advance Tickets || $20 DOS cash only

Arte Y Vida Chicago Ticket Special - $20 advance ticket purchase includes Alex Cuba + CuCu Diamantes performances

Presented by Arte y Vida Chicago & Ratio Nation

Born of Spanish, African, Chinese and French heritage, CuCu Diamantes is a fascinating singer-songwriter and actress from Cuba. Together with producer and guitarist Andres Levin, Diamantes co-founded the sizzling-hot Latin fusion band, Yerba Buena, and was directly responsible for garnering major recognition and popularity for the band, including a Grammy nomination, special request performances with artists such as Dave Matthews, Ray Charles, Juanes and Celia Cruz, as well as critical media praise such as:

“[A] joyful, partying, sexy and smart voice.” Associated Press.

“[A] musicologist’s dream… a joyful, ever-evolving, border-hopping groove…something serious gained for [popular music].” The New York Times

“A sizzling jam session.” Wall Street Journal

“The best Latin album of the year… the most danceable concert of the entire year.” Miami Herald

“Smoking hot… Resistance is futile. Dance you must, and dance you will.” The Washington Post

“Yerba Buena is one of the most exciting bands to hit the Latin music scene in years.” VIBE

“[One of] our best musical performances.” Late Night with Conan O’Brien

After 8 years as Yerba Buena’s principal vocalist and songwriter, Diamantes is now releasing her first solo record, “CuCuLand” in March 2009 to much anticipation.

Smart, sexy and fierce, CuCu Diamantes’ music is an intoxicating mix of NYCdowntown funk and old school Cuban glamour and passion—a dynamite combination which drives audiences to dance with joyful abandon. Diamantes’ talented band is comprised of a full range of horns, percussion and guitar, giving a big, electric sound to her live performances.

Official Website: http://www.arteyvidachicago.com/events/cucu-diamantes