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Feat. Mike Styles (of Beats of All Nations) Delight in the sounds and culture of Puerto Rico through the magic of music with Afro-Puerto Rican Bomba Fusion ensemble El Laberinto del Coco, founded by visionary percussionist Hector “Coco” Barez.
El Laberinto del Coco incorporates a diverse range of traditional instruments such as barriles, cuá, and maraca, creating a rich and intoxicating sonic tapestry. Founder Hector "Coco" Barez has played alongside a who's who of artists, touring the world with Areyto Ballet Folklórico de Puerto Rico, GRAMMY Award-winning artists/groups such as Calle 13, Bacilos, Shakira, and Don Omar, and world-renowned bands like Bio Ritmo, Miramar, William Cepeda, and Bayanga.
Barez decided to embark on a new musical journey, forming his current band and fusing powerful Afro-Puerto Rican Bomba percussion, jazzy Latin horns, and Santana-esque guitar, with Latin pop and rap vocals. While Barez’s song-arranging approach allows space for occasional guitar and drum solos, the band focuses on teamwork efforts where Barez’s hand-slapping on a barrel drum, the trap set drummer’s stickwork, a potent brass section, and classic call-and-response vocals work together to propel the galloping, danceable rhythms. At their most exhilarating level, the ensemble strikingly combines bomba, salsa, and hip-hop-inflected pop. This genre-bending collective— bridging Afro-Caribbean rhythms with Puerto Rican folklore and contemporary music—invites communities to dwell in joy, history, and fellowship through music. "That's what bomba does...it makes community. And we send this music, this message to people all around the world...Peace." says Coco Barez.
Arrive early for some pre-concert activities!
Doors at 6:30 pm
ADMISSION: FREE I Reservations recommended; walk-ups welcome
PARKING: $20 upon arrival I Carpooling, ridesharing, and Metro are encouraged I Street parking is strictly prohibited.
MORE INFO: https://www.skirball.org/sunsetconcerts
FULL LINEUP:
Bab L'Bluz I Jul 25
Waahli I Aug 1
TBA I Aug 8
TBA I Aug 16
Donor Support:
Sunset Concerts are generously sponsored by the Bilger Family.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 N Sepulveda Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90049-6833, United States,Los Angeles, California, Sherman Oaks
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