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Enjoy a free, music-filled midday break in the O'Brien Atrium. Bring your meal, grab a spot, and experience incredible live performances by talented artists.
Join internationally acclaimed Cuban pianist Miguel de Armas for an unforgettable evening of live Latin music at the National Arts Centre. This special performance goes beyond the music — it’s an interactive journey into the heart of Latin rhythms, instruments, and traditions.
Miguel and his band will take you through a dynamic repertoire, from the lively beats of salsa and timba to the smooth melodies of bolero and Latin jazz. Along the way, they’ll introduce you to the essential instruments that drive these powerful rhythms — congas, timbales, güiros, and more — offering insight into their cultural significance.
Come ready to listen, learn, and move to the contagious energy of Latin music. This is more than just a concert — it's an opportunity to connect, celebrate, and experience the vibrant heartbeat of Latin America.
Miguel de Armas es un pianista, compositor y arreglista cubano radicado en Canadá, reconocido por su versatilidad musical y su profunda conexión con las tradiciones de la música afrocubana y el jazz latino. Con más de tres décadas de trayectoria artística, ha desarrollado una carrera que combina interpretación, composición, dirección musical y producción, participando en numerosos proyectos discográficos y presentaciones en escenarios internacionales.
Formado en Cuba y con una sólida base en música clásica, jazz y ritmos populares cubanos, Miguel ha colaborado con destacados músicos y agrupaciones, contribuyendo a difundir la riqueza de la música latina en diversos contextos culturales. Desde su llegada a Ottawa en 2012, se ha convertido en una figura activa dentro de la escena artística de la ciudad, promoviendo iniciativas que celebran la diversidad cultural y fortalecen el intercambio musical.
Además de su labor como intérprete, Miguel es también gestor cultural, productor y educador. Ha impulsado proyectos que acercan la música latina a nuevas audiencias y fomentan espacios de aprendizaje, colaboración y diálogo entre artistas de distintas tradiciones. Su trabajo se caracteriza por una visión artística que conecta tradición e innovación, llevando al público una experiencia musical vibrante y auténtica.
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