Made On A Mac: Paco de Onís & Pamela Yates
September 14, 6:30 p.m.
Apple Store, SoHo
Paco de Onís grew up in several Latin American countries and is trilingual (Spanish, Portuguese, English). Pamela Yates is noted for her productions in commercial television and independent documentaries. Together, they are the producers and directors of State of Fear, a feature-length documentary that blends personal testimony, history, and archival footage about Peru’s 20-year “war on terror.” They will discuss how they use Mac hardware and Final Cut Pro to create their films.
B-Side Players
September 15, 2:00 p.m.
Apple Store, North Michigan Avenue
September 23, 5:00 p.m.
Apple Store, Fashion Valley
The B-Side Players make music without borders or boundaries. On Fire In The Youth, their seventh album, they incorporate the sounds of Cuba, Jamaica, Mexico, and Brazil with the funk, rock, jazz and hip-hop rhythms of their homeland. Experience the band’s scorching musicianship and fierce political energy as they join in the celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month.
Crisantes
September 16, 3:00 p.m.
Apple Store, Third Street Promenade
Mexican-American singer/songwriter Crisantes realized early on that his best form of expression lay in the purest Anglo form of pop-rock. Join us for a live performance of his powerful, beautifully crafted songs.
Juan Luis Guerra
October 2, 6:30 p.m.
Apple Store, SoHo
Juan Luis Guerra is one of the most internationally recognized Dominican singer/songwriters. He is also the most-nominated artist for this year’s Latin GRAMMY Awards, with five nods. In addition, The Latin Recording Academy has named Guerra the 2007 “Person of the Year”. Join us as he performs a mix of tropical rhythms, rock, jazz, and even gospel.
Xtreme
October 3, 6:30 p.m.
Apple Store, SoHo
Fusing their passion for the "tipico" bachata sounds of Santo Domingo with the contemporary R&B they grew up with on the streets of New York, Danny Mejia and Steven Tejada, better known as Xtreme, are evolving with a sound and style that is reflected in their new album. Join us for a live performance of songs from Haciendo Historia.
Kany Garcia
October 3, 7:00 p.m.
Apple Store, Lincoln Road
Trained as a classical cellist, Kany García found her true vocation in the guitar and in singing, creating music that is intelligent, melodic, and daring. Join us for a live performance as Kany presents songs from her debut album, Cualquier Día.
Jeremías
October 6, 7:00 p.m.
Apple Store, Lincoln Road
Inspired by the surrealism, joy, and sadness of the circus and its metaphor for life, Venezuelan singer/songwriter Jeremías named his lyrically intense new album Un Día Más en el Gran Circo. Join us for a performance that ranges from rock to pop and from trova to salsa.
Volumen Cero
October 6, 7:00 p.m.
Apple Store, Third Street Promenade
Formed in the late 90s in Miami, Volumen Cero emerged to spearhead the Latin rock movement with a singular sound that reinvented Brit post-punk bands and power-pop rockers. Join us for a live performance that includes songs from their latest bilingual album, Estelar.
black:guayaba
October 9, 7:00 p.m.
Apple Store, Lincoln Road
Puerto Rican rock band Black:Guayaba is already part of Puerto Rico’s musical history. The title of their first album, Lo demás es plástico, expresses their philosophy: “The music is what’s important and the rest is plastic.” Come and enjoy the unique sound of this versatile group as they perform tracks from their new album, No Hay Espacio in our intimate venue.
Ceci Bastida
October 11, 7:00 p.m.
Apple Store, Third Street Promenade
Independent artist Ceci Bastida was born and raised in Tijuana, Mexico. Following her time as the lead singer of Tijuana No and performing with Julieta Venegas, Ceci is now embarking on her first solo project, FRONT BC, a three-song EP, which has been an instant hit on iTunes. Join us for a live performance of Ceci’s modern folk music featuring rich, layered vocals and powerfully personal lyrics.
Down
October 13, 7:00 p.m.
Apple Store, Third Street Promenade
From an early age, Down has been fascinated with the art of rhyming, which makes it possible for him to turn fragments of his life into stories that resonate deeply with Latinos everywhere. Come and hear his stories from the streets in this gritty live performance.