Experience salsa music at its finest when Puerto Rican Power and Charlie Cruz take the outdoor stage at the MIDFLORIDA Event Center on Saturday, April 27 at 7 p.m.
The legendary orchestra Puerto Rican Power was formed in the early 1970s by bassist Jesús Castro. It was eventually led by trumpeter Luisito Ayala.
Singer Tito Rojas joined Puerto Rican Power in 1983, and the band’s popularity soared.
The group recorded a dozen albums, including “Canta Tito Rojas” from 1989, “El De Más Poder” from 1994, and “Men in Salsa” from 1999.
Apple Music noted that “with over three decades of success behind them, Puerto Rican Power’s members are among the most beloved salsa ensembles in the genre.”
Charlie Cruz has deep roots in Puerto Rican salsa music. The son of a renowned Puerto Rican musician, music was woven into the fabric of Cruz’s life.
Born in Puerto Rico and raised in the United States, Cruz was drawn to salsa sounds and as a teenager sang with his father’s band.
He began performing with established salsa acts and started releasing albums in the late 1990s. With over a dozen albums to his name and hits like “Bombón de Azúcar,” “Amarte es un Problema,” and “Un Chin Chin,” Charlie Cruz is widely recognized as one of Puerto Rico’s most prominent salsa musicians.
Don’t miss this unforgettable night of music and dancing at the MIDFLORIDA Event Center.
General admission tickets cost $29, plus taxes and fees, and have been on sale since Friday, February 9 at 9 a.m. at www.etix.com or in person at the MIDFLORIDA Event Center box office, 9221 SE Event Center Place, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tickets can also be purchased by calling 800-514-3849.
For more information, visit www.midfloridaeventcenter.com.
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