Justo Almario in performance at Latin Sounds

Luis Conte and Cuba L.A.
Saturday, July 4 | 5 pm
Grammy Award-winning percussionist Luis Conte leads the all-star group Cuba L.A. in a concert sure to be filled with musical fireworks. Conte, a native of Cuba, has had a long and varied career with celebrated collaborations with artists such as Madonna, Ray Charles, Phil Collins, Santana, Shakira, Cachao, Buddy Rich, and many others.
Hancock Park | Free, no reservations

Téka
Saturday, July 11 | 5 pm
"[A] fine guitarist with a velvety sounding voice. Like João Gilberto, she brought everything into a unified expression, combining her vocal lines and rhythmic guitar accompaniments into a distinct buoyant musical blend."—Don Heckman, Los Angeles Times. Téka is an artist with roots firmly planted in the traditions of Brazilian music and has performed and recorded with artists including world-renowned Hermeto Pascoal, Gilberto Gil, Flora Purim, Airto Moreira, and Rique Pantoja.
Hancock Park | Free, no reservations

Los Compadres
Saturday, July 18 | 5 pm
Formed in 2007 by a collection of long-time friends and colleagues, the eight-piece Los Compadres create a classic sound with a new approach. Mixing original arrangements with some old-school classics, Los Compadres are guaranteed to make you dance over and over again. In a very short time, the group has built a large following performing at leading clubs and festivals throughout the West Coast.
This concert is supported in part by Maury Freidman.
Hancock Park | Free, no reservations

Gregg Young and the 2nd Street Band
Saturday, July 25 | 5 pm
Award-winning guitarist and bandleader Gregg Young brings his eclectic band of Latin jazz greats to LACMA. Gregg had the privilege of having guitar legend Carlos Santana as a friend and mentor, and also worked with such stars as Bo Diddley and Sly Stone. Recordings by the 2nd Street Band have featured musicians including Dr. Bobby Rodriguez, Theophilus "T" Coakley, and Jorge Bermudez.
Hancock Park | Free, no reservations

Freddie Ravel
August 1, 2009 | 5 pm
Top recording artist Freddie Revel brings his unique blend of tropical rhythms, jazz textures, and rock rhythms back to LACMA's Latin Sounds. The keyboardist began his career with Sergio Mendes at the age of twenty-three and he has gone on to record such radio favorites as Midnight Passion and Sol to Soul. Ravel was recently awarded the Los Angeles Award of Recognition for his Tune Up To Success program and contributions to the city.
Hancock Park | Free, no reservations

Lucky 7
August 8, 2009 | 5 pm 
Inspired by the multiethnic music fusion of 1950s and '60s Spanish Harlem, Lucky 7 brings to the West Coast the high energy sounds of the classic mambo. The band is inspired by old-school greats like Jimmy Sabater, Cheo Feliciano, and Joe Cuba. This uniquely American-made style draws the best of Cuban son, African-American jazz and Puerto Rican soul.
Hancock Park | Free, no reservations

Esther Segovia
August 15, 2009 | 5 pm    
Tango singer Esther Segovia began her career as the lead vocalist for the folklore group Romantico Sur. She has recorded a number of albums, including a dream recording project with El Maestro, Jose Luis "Pepe" Motta, in her homeland of Buenos Aries, Argentina. This production is a collection of unforgettable songs within the Tango genre like "Sus Ojos Se Cerraron," "Garufa," and "Soy La Segovia, Soy El Gotan," written by Argentinean composer Lito Solanas.
Hancock Park | Free, no reservations

Johnny Polanco y Su Conjunto Amistad
August 22, 2009 | 5 pm    
Johnny Polanco is one of the most sought-after bandleaders in the U.S. He has gained the distinction for making the type of contagious Latin music that is truly appreciated by salsa dancers worldwide. Polanco has been performing concerts the world over for nearly thirty-five years and has worked with such artists as Cachao, Tito Puente, Jr., Charlie Zaa, Ray De La Paz, Tito Nieves and many others.
Hancock Park | Free, no reservations

Acknowledgments
Latin Sounds is made possible by KKJZ 88.1 FM.

Mitch Glickman, Director of Music Programs, 323 857-6014
Bill Vestal, Sundays Live, 323 857-6234
Ryan Zwahlen, Music Programs Coordinator, 323 857-6115
Gregory Milliren, Music Programs Coordinator, 323 857-6115

Latin Sounds
Relax in Hancock Park as world-renowned artists play the hottest sounds from Brazil, Argentina, Peru, Mexico, Cuba, and Los Angeles.

When
Every Saturday 5 pm–7 pm, May through September

Where
Dorothy Collins Brown Amphitheater  at LACMA, in Hancock Park north of the museum.

Free
No tickets or reservations required