Tiempo Libre October 19, 2010

Two-time Grammy-nominated Tiempo Libre is one the hottest young Latin bands today. Equally at home in concert halls, jazz clubs, and dance venues, the members of Tiempo Libre are true modern heirs to the rich tradition of the music of their native Cuba. All classically trained at La ENA, Cuba's premiere conservatory, during a time when it was illegal to listen to American songs on the radio, the group is now a hit in the U.S. and abroad. Tiempo Libre is celebrated for its enthusiastic, joyful performances of timba, an irresistible, dance-inducing mix of high-voltage Latin jazz, and the seductive rhythms of son. Their latest album Bach in Havana is a fusion of Bach with Afro-Cuban rhythms and has been called "a landmark recording... nothing short of miraculous" by the Latin Jazz Network.

Official Website: http://modlin.richmond.edu/events/great-performances/tiempo-libre.html