Salsa Congress

Posted on Sunday, January 31

Chicago International Salsa Congress Unites Cultures, Generations and Showcases Chicago-Midwest’s Roots to Afro-Latin Music and Dance for the 9th year

February 11-14, 2010
The 9th Annual Chicago International Salsa Congress
Westin O’Hare
6100 North River Road,
Rosemont, IL

LIVE MUSIC:
Thursday, 2/11
THE Latin Jam Session is presenting not 1, not 2 but 3 bands!  The Salsa Chicago Mambo All-Stars, Papo Santiago y Orquesta Infra Verde and Mannix Martinez y su Orquesta;
Friday, 2/12
Direct from Miami, the amazing Edwin Bonilla y su Orquesta;
Saturday, 2/13
Direct from Puerto Rico the incendiary Julito Alvarado y Del Sur al Norte and Nino Segarra;
Sunday, 2/14
SaDirect from Puerto Rico, the inimitable Jose Alberto “El Canario” y su Orquesta and special guest appearance by Ms. Anissa Gathers, the star of “CELIA EL MUSICAL- the Life and Music of Celia Cruz” who will sing some numbers from the play which is coming to Chicago’s Athenaeum Theatre – March 18-21, 2010. For more information, please visit www.celiacruzthemusical.com

EVENT PASSES/SCHEDULES, REGISTRATION, NIGHT TICKETS available On-Line

Night Tickets ($10 off in advance) also available at Disco City, Lily’s Record Shop, LaQuebrada Restaurant and Latin Rhythms Dance Studio.