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Desde Mi Barrio

Desde Mi Barrio

Join us for a concert series presented by our Latin Music Project. This series features local and national musicians while celebrating the rich music of Puerto Rico and other Latinx cultures.

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Desde Mi Barrio (From my Neighborhood) is a concert series presented by Puerto Rican Arts Alliance’s the Latin Music Project. This series features local and national musicians while celebrating the rich music of Puerto Rico and other Latinx cultures. Dates and Artists TBA

Date
Mar 21, 2027
Time
7:00 pm
Location
Juan & Gladys Mendez Music Hall
2958 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60618
Pricing
$20 GA | $10 Student

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Artist Profiles

This Year's Artists

Ariana Lorén
Puerto Rican Vocalist

Ariana Lorén is a Puerto Rican vocalist, educator, and independent artist with training in classical, jazz, and modern music.

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Richard Peña
Afro-Caribbean Jazz Guitarist

Richard Peña, Puerto Rican guitarist, fuses Afro-Caribbean traditions with jazz. An award-winning artist and educator, he’s released four albums, toured globally, and built a 260k+ online community sharing guitar lessons and resources.

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Abraham Dorta
Singer-Songwriter and Producer

Abraham Dorta is a Puerto Rican multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter, and producer

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honoree Profiles

This Year's Honorees

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Artist Profiles

Past Year's Artist

Jonathan Suazo
Latin Jazz Artist

Jonathan Suazo is an award-winning saxophonist, composer, and cultural seeder who utilizes music to shine a light on elements of his Puerto Rican and Dominican roots. Jonathan was named one of the top ten emerging Jazz artists of 2023 by the GRAMMYS and his debut album “Ricano” (Ropeadope Records) was listed as one of the best Jazz albums of 2023 by The New York Times.

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Frido Vargas
Caribbean Folk Bassist

Frido Vargas, a Caribbean folk indie bassist, fuses Dominican and Puerto Rican roots with Afro-Caribbean rhythms, crafting soulful melodies that blend tradition and modern indie, captivating diverse audiences worldwide.

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