Photo courtesy of the artist.
¡A bailar mi gente! Heavy doses of salsa, percussion riffs, and classic Cuban dance moves bring down the house each time rapper and spoken word artist Telmary ascends to the stage.
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This program took place on
Thursday, July 27, 2023
About the Program
Rapper, musician, and spoken-word artist Telmary is a pioneer of Cuban hip-hop in a world traditionally dominated by men. Telmary uses her distinctive voice—at times deep and soulful, other times rapid-fire and aggressive—to deliver positive and forceful messages that take on contemporary issues surrounding the status of women and racism.
Heavy doses of salsa, percussion riffs, and classic Cuban dance moves make for an energized experience that brings down the house each time Telmary ascends to the stage. Her brisk and emotionally charged anthems encourage us to unleash our feminism on the dance floor. ¡A bailar mi gente!
Arrive early for some pre-concert fun! While picnicking and enjoying the Skirball’s hillside courtyard, enjoy a set by DJ Sizzle Fantastic, and from 7:00 to 7:45 pm, learn salsa moves with dance instructor Laroye Aña! All levels welcome.
“A female anthem of rebellion…”—The New Herald
Watch the official music video for "Como Se Pone La Habana" by Telmary and HabanaSana.
Donor Support
Sunset Concerts at the Skirball are generously sponsored by:
The Bilger Family
The 2023 Sunset Concerts season is made possible in part by additional support from:
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About Sunset Concerts
Our popular summertime music series is back! Get together with friends and family to sing and dance to an eclectic lineup of musicians in the Skirball’s picturesque hillside courtyard.
Featuring artists from Jewish, African, and Cuban diasporas, our twenty-sixth season traces music’s connective threads to the past and its ability to forge cultural bonds and inspire hope for the future.
