If you only know Andy Garcia from his roles in such films as The Untouchables, Oceans Eleven and currently in Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again, then you are missing out on the other side of him. His deep connection to the music of his native Cuba run deep. He will be celebrating the 100th anniversary of Israel “Cachao” Lopez on Friday and Saturday night in two concerts at the Geffen Playhouse with the CineSon All Stars.
Cachao, as he was affectionally nicknamed, was a groundbreaking Afro-Cuban bassist. Along with his brother Orestes, they created the mambo rhythm. Members of Cachao’s band are part of the CineSon All Stars.
Garcia won a Grammy Award in 2004 for Best Tropical Latin Album for ¡Ahora Si!
If you are thinking you’ll have a quiet night, just relaxing to some music, think again. You’ll be hard-pressed not to be dancing in the aisles.
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