Carlos Varela

Posted on Thursday, May 26

Cuban folk-rocker Carlos Varela is in a league of his own as a singer/songwriter. He is known for well-crafted songs that give the listener an insider’s perspective to life on the island nation of Cuba where he recently performed in front of more than a million people at the Concert for Peace. The troubadour’s insightful lyrics are offset by a mercurial voice that goes from soft and melodious to a scratchy growl depending on the song’s sentiment. While Varela remains a controversial artist in his home country of Cuba, the singer considers his current project the most coherent and musical of his career.

Wednesday, June 15
9:30 PM

Old Town School of Music
4544 N Lincoln Ave.
773.728.6000

Free ticketed event. $5 suggested donation.

IMPORTANT UPDATE:

Angel d’Cuba Replaces Carlos Varela

Wednesday, June 15th at 9:30 PM

We sincerely apologize. Carlos Varela and his group will not be performing this evening due to flight cancellations out of L.A..

Angel d’Cuba
We are pleased to inform you that Angel d’Cuba will be able to perform in their place. Angel d’Cuba is a multi-talented Cuban artist who was the former lead singer of the Cuban super-group Mezcla. Now based in Chicago, Angel d’Cuba and his group serve up a dynamic mix of traditional Cuban cha cha cha, salsa and timba with a lot of soul, funk, calypso and reggae mixed in. Get ready for a high energy Cuban flavored show.

Please call 773.728.6000 if you would like to release your reservations.