La Cantera featuring Richard Peña
Saturday, September 27
TIME: 2:30pm-3:30pm
VENUE: West Stage. Midway Plaisance at South Ellis Ave.
A photo of the members of La Cantera standing side by side facing the camera wearing all black against a pink gradient background. Followed by a photo of the members of La Cantera standing/sitting on white and multicolored blocks side by side facing the camera and smiling wearing all gray.
Photos by Herminio Rodriguez
LA CANTERA FEATURING RICHARD PEÑA
Under the direction of pianist Adrian Ruiz, La Cantera is the Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center’s Afro-Caribbean jazz performance ensemble for young adults aged 19-24.
Founded in 2018 at the SRBCC, the ensemble brings together talented musicians who have completed the center’s Afro-Caribbean jazz and Afro-Latin percussion apprenticeships. These young veterans collaborate with renowned Latin music artists, both local and touring.
Participants engage in a dynamic performance schedule designed to refine their musical abilities and offer them industry exposure. Through mentorship and hands-on experience, they learn how to effectively leverage their talents and build a sustainable career in music.
La Cantera has performed in Chicago at the Chicago Latin Jazz Festival, Sueños Latin Music Festival, Chicago Salsa Congress, World Music Festival, Millennium Park Holiday Market, and The California Clipper Monthly Residency, and in Puerto Rico at the Ventana al Jazz Festival and Foro de Jazz del Conservatorio de Música de Puerto Rico.
The musicians:
Khristopher Granados - clarinet
Angelina Ortiz – trumpet
Nathaniel Mohil – guitar
Edgar Estrada – bass
Matt Higüeros - latin percussion
Andrés Carlos - latin percussion
Johnathan Campbell – drums
Director: Adrián Ruiz - piano
Featuring Richard Peña - guitar