Grand Performances honors the legendary Cuban musician Israel "Cachao" López. Come dressed in tropical finery, and sway to music from the man credited for inventing the mambo by introducing African rhythms to Cuban’s Danzon in the late 1930s.

The all-star band features an unmatched ensemble of Latin musicians, most of whom recorded and played with Cachao throughout his career: Danilo Lozano, Rene Camacho, Alberto Salas, Richie Marquez, Papo Rodriguez, Oréstes Vilató, Justo Almario, Luis Eric González, Nelson González, Federico Britos, and Lázaro Galarrága.

Bring a mojito and feel the tropical breeze!

Venue:
California Plaza, the home site of Grand Performances, is part of the Grand Avenue Cultural Corridor just blocks from Disney Hall and home to the Museum of Contemporary Art.

Event Parking at California Plaza
$7.50 after 5 PM (cash only) at the California Plaza garage accessible on Olive, between 1st and 4th streets, 351 S Olive L.A. 90071.

For more information, visit the Grand Performances website or call 213.687.2190.

About the sponsor:
Grand Performances, L.A.’s free outdoor summer performing arts presenter, is known for providing Angelenos with an eclectic mix of high quality performing arts by world-renowned artists across genres. With programming reflective of the many cultural interests of people across the region, GP hosts America's most diverse audience. All are welcome to enjoy GP's unique venue nestled under the Downtown skyline.