GREGORIO URIBE BIG BAND

Led by the charismatic singer and accordionist Gregorio Uribe, this 16-piece orchestra blends ­cumbia and other Colombian rhythms with powerful big-band arrangements. The group has wowed crowds from The Kennedy Center to the Celebrate Brooklyn Festival; the spirited Uribe was even named one of the “100 Most Successful Colombians Abroad” by the country’s government.

“ a feel-good fusion of funk with Afro-Colombian rhythms” —Soundcheck, WNYC

7:00 – 8:00 p.m. — Open cocktail hour (Colombian Refajo)
7:30 – 8:00 p.m. — Colombian dance lesson
8:00 p.m. — Gregorio Uribe Big Band
9:30 – 11.30 — DJ Dance Party

Tickets $25 / WMI Friends $20 / Bring a Kid! $5 

World Music Institute is a not-for-profit concert presenting organization founded in 1985by Robert and Helene Browning and dedicated to the presentation of the finest in traditional and contemporary music and dance from around the world.

WMI encourages cultural exchange between nations and ethnic groups and collaborates with community organizations and academic institutions in fostering greater understanding of the world’s cultural traditions. WMI works extensively with community groups and organizations including Indian, Iranian, Chinese, Korean, Middle Eastern, Latin American, Hungarian, Irish, and Central Asian. This has enabled it to be at the forefront of planning and presenting the finest ensembles from these countries.
WMI presents a full season of concerts each year in New York City, and arranges national tours by visiting musicians from abroad, as well as US-based artists. WMI’s accomplishments and expertise in its field are recognized by major institutions throughout the US and internationally.

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