1st Annual Changüí Festival

Celebrate the in-depth richness of Cuban culture & its roots at the 1st Annual Changui Festival featuring live performances by “Pulsing” (New York Music Daily) critically acclaimed bands Changüí Majadero with Jose Andres "El Sinsonte" & Los Hermanos Arango!!

Imagine yourself laughing & dancing through the streets of Havana while sipping on a minty mojito or enjoying the dark-nutty flavors of a CubanCigar. Indulge yourself in the rich flavors of Cienfuegos Cuban Cafe who will be catering for the festival by featuring a full roasted pig (Lechón Asado) as its main course!! PRE-SALE TICKETS ARE LIMITED, GET YOURS TODAY! 

TICKETS OPTIONS

General Admission Ticket: $35
CLICK HERE FOR GA TICKETS: 
bit.ly/changuifest

Lechón Asado Ticket: $45 
This includes: General Admission, 1 food dish by Cienfuegos Cuban Cafe & 1 drink ticket.
CLICK HERE LECHÓN ASADO TICKETS: 
bit.ly/lechonasado_changuifest

Forbidden Fruit Ticket: $65 (LIMITED) 
This includes: General Admission & 1 complimentary Qban Cigar (Cohiba Esplendidos, Partagas, or Romeo y Julieta) imported directly from the forbidden island.
CLICK HERE FOR FORBIDDEN TICKETS: 
bit.ly/forbiddenfruit_changuifest

V.I.P Ticket: $100 (LIMITED) 
This includes: General Admission, 1 VIP Parking, Access to VIP canopy/shaded area with chairs, 2 drink ticket, 1 cigar (Debonair cigar, NOT CUBAN) & 1 food dish by Cienfuegos Cuban Cafe.
CLICK HERE FOR VIP TICKETS: 
bit.ly/vip_changuifestival

HIGH ROLLERS PLATINUM TICKET: $1,000 
This includes: 5 General Admission, 1 VIP Parking, Access to your own canopy/shaded area with chairs, 1 complimentary BOX of Qban Cohiba Esplendidos (25 in a box), 1 complimentary bottle of imported Havana Club (cups & ice included), 5 food dishes by Cienfuegos Cuban Cafe, & 5 drink tickets. Please email info@changuimajadero or call (619)730-8180 to purchase the HighRollersPlatinum ticket at $1,000. If you buy the ticket online you will have to pay an extra processing fee of $30.     
CLICK HERE FOR HIGH ROLLERS PLATINUM TICKETS: 
bit.ly/hirollersplatinum_changuifest

NOTE 
*The food dish offered by Cienfuegos Cuban Cafe includes Lechón Asado (Cuban Roasted Pork), Moros y Christianos (Cuban rice & beans), Maduros (plantains), and a salad. 
*The above ticket sale options are PRE-SALE ONLY!! Will cost more at the door/event. 
*Last event SOLD OUT, so get your tickets now before it does!!

DATE: SATURDAY OCT. 6th 2018
(OUTDOOR EVENT) 21+ UP
 

LOCATION: Debonair Cigar Lounge: 6908, 1111 South La Brea Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90019
 

LINE UP 
Changüí Majadero with Jose Andres "El Sinsonte" (Cuba/LA)
&
Los Hermanos Arango (Cuba)

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WHAT IS CHANGÜÍ ?? 
Changüí is a style of Cuban music which originated in the early 19th century in the eastern region of Guantánamo Cuba. Its origins can be traced back to the 1800s, arising in the sugar cane refineries and in the rural communities populated by slaves. Changüí is to Cuba & Latin America what the Blues & early Jazz is to American music; the roots! As with other rural Cuban music forms, it started out as party music. Changüisero's tell us that the parties could last for days if not weeks and in the spirit of that we will be bringing to Los Angeles for the very first time the 1st Annual Changüí festival!!

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CHANGÜÍ MAJADERO with JOSE ANDRES "EL SINSONTE"
From Guantanamo Cuba & Los Angeles
AFRO-CUBAN CHANGÜÍ MUSIC

“Captivating and liberating,” (PopMatters) the infectiously danceable LA-based band Changüí Majadero has distinguished itself with a modern take on the Afro-Cuban musical tradition of changüí, the 19th century foundation of contemporary salsa informed by African influences.

Founded by tres guitarist and vocalist Gabriel García, the band was the result of García’s pivotal journey to the Guantanamo region of Cuba, where he learned the changüí from the living masters of the style and was inspired to spread the spirit of Cuban folkloric music mixed with a dash of East Los Angeles grit. Changüí Majadero has played in such disparate settings such as Lincoln Center, SF Jazz, the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival and even Dodger Stadium. The band released their self-titled debut recording in 2016 that encompasses compositions bristling with propulsive rhythms and evocative vocals — a celebrated release that All About Jazz called “joyous music, deserving greater recognition.”

Flying in directly from Guantanamo Cuba, the legendary Godfather of Changüí José Andrés "El Sinsonte" will be joining Changüí Majadero at the 1st Annual Changüí Festival.

VIDEOS:
Changüí Majadero LIVE at the Beverly Hills Car Club:
https://youtu.be/f9hON1zt7ok

Changüí Majadero LIVE at the Lincoln Center (NYC) in 360°
https://youtu.be/ILNIY9x78NE

Changüí Majadero- Vamos Pal Guaso
https://youtu.be/FWnzpq9mX_w

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LOS HERMANOS ARANGO
From Havana, Cuba
AFRO-CUBAN-JAZZ – FOLKLORIC CUBAN MUSIC

“The insular grace of Cuba condenses and expands in the voices, instruments, and bodies of Los Hermanos Arango.”
– El Granma Newspaper, Pedro de La Hoz, Havana, Cuba 2014

Los Hermanos Arango hail from Guanabacoa, a municipality in Cuba characterized by a high level of musical and afro-religious tradition. The group was created in 2003 by world-renown bassist Feliciano Arango (Emiliano Salvador, NG la Banda, Maraca, etc.) and his siblings, percussionist Eugenio, guitarist Ignacio, and vocalist Cristina.

The Arango family brings more than 30 years of combined touring experience performing Cuban music and jazz of the highest caliber around the globe. Los Hermanos Arango offers a diverse palette of authentic afro-folkloric rhythms and chants merged with intricate, yet accessible jazz.

VIDEOS:
Los Hermanos Arango (Documentary)
https://youtu.be/_Kf8lab7pII

Live at the Tijuana Jazz and Blues Festival 2015
https://youtu.be/YMUg-Csk74Q

Oshun Yeyeo live in Cuba
https://youtu.be/s1VcKRfAy3k
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* Event sponsored by Cienfuegos Cuban Cafe & The Debonair Cigar Lounge

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