Saturday Evening, May 12, 2018, 6:00 world.

Indulge yourself in its abundant pleasures—you will be

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
DAVID M. RUBENSTEIN, Chairman
DEBORAH F. RUTTER, President
Presents
inspired!
Please be advised:
Patrons seated in this area may be filmed for the broadcast of
this event on the Kennedy Center’s website.
SEATING IS ON A FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED BASIS.

ARTES DE CUBA We regret that as the theater reaches capacity, seats cannot be
saved for patrons who have not arrived or are not next in line.
Thank you for understanding.
Please refrain from using audio or video recording equipment
during the performance.
Due to safety and security considerations, please refrain from
standing in the aisles during the performance.

If you have any questions, the uniformed ushers are available to

assist you.

Batucada for Cuba: Please silence all cell phones and electronic devices during the
performance.

From Brooklyn to Brazil Artist Liaison and Multimedia Broadcaster volunteers, part of the
Friends of the Kennedy Center volunteer program, assist staff at
the Millennium Stage every night of the year.

About ARTES DE CUBA

Sound. Movement. Magic. Brilliance. Taste. Calor. Experience
all the exuberance of Cuban arts and culture on the stages of
the Kennedy Center. This unprecedented gathering brings
some of the world’s greatest artists from the Island and the
Diaspora for a two-week celebration featuring 400-plus
artists in more than 50 events. Our festival features music,
dance, theater, film, fashion, design, and cuisine. From
traditional to contemporary, Cuba is bound to dazzle and
delight with the vividness of its artists’ imaginations.
Showcasing many of Cuba’s finest artists and leading Cuban
American creators, Artes de Cuba encompasses the breadth
and vibrancy of one of the most dynamic cultures in the
About Batalá
Batalá in Washington, D.C., is part of a larger Batalá family About Brooklyn
created in 1997 by Giba Gonçalves. Born and raised in United Evolution Drumline
Salvador, Bahia in Brazil, Gonçalves was living in Paris when
he first had the idea for the band. Open to anyone with an The Brooklyn United Evolution Drumline combines the
interest in learning the samba-reggae beat, the band started musical talents of more than 15 school-age percussionists in
with 60 people. In 2007, the newest branch of the Batalá grades 4–12. These groups of high-energy percussionists take
band was created in Washington, D.C., expanding the reach their performances seriously, and the results are pure fun
of the band’s music to the United States. Today, there are 30 and entertainment. To participate in the drumline, members
and counting Batalá bands around the world. must demonstrate both good grades in school and a
willingness and discipline to learn outside of school. In
Batalá Drums and Performers addition to expanding their drumline talents, they learn
Dobra (melody): Donna Beasley, Kate Morgan, Angela Asare leadership skills and gain confidence. These musicians take
Repique (caller): Ellen Arnold-Losey, Joni Thompson, Melissa ownership of the stage or street wherever they perform—
Matlock from Barclays Center to MetLife Stadium to Carnegie Hall.
Caixa (wall of sound): Mara D'Amico, Erin Schmieder, Cait
Nordehn Drumline Musicians
Surdo 1 (Lower Bass): Sandy Romero, Karon Phillips Kayden Stennett Naaem Cook
Surdo 2 (Upper Bass): Hildi Quiñonez, Lita Colon, Marie-Ange Makhi Crosland Aari Weekes
Binagwaho Paris Leonce David Russell Jr
Royal-Hyness Allah Gavin Blake
Alison Rodden, Musical Director Aidyn Washington Kashawn Hawkins
Jahlil Allah Prince Allah
Special guests Mekhi J Pringle Rashawn Hawkins
Rose Moraes, singer De'Andre McCray Kayden Holder
Sonia Pessoa, dancer

The Presenting Underwriter of Artes de Cuba is the HRH Foundation.

Major support is provided by David M. Rubenstein.
Additional support is provided by
Amalia Perea Mahoney and William Mahoney and
The Irene Pollin Audience Development and Community Engagement
Initiatives.
 International Programming at the Kennedy Center is made possible Visual Arts Documentary by Kavery Kaul: First
through the generosity of the Kennedy Center International Committee on
the Arts.
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Monday, May 14, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. at the Family
Upcoming Artes de Cuba Events Theater

Piano Marathon featuring Aldo López-Gavilán

and Jorge Luis Pacheco KENNEDY-CENTER.ORG/CUBA
Saturday, May 12, 2018 at 7:30 p.m. at the Terrace
Theater

Havana Film Festival Film Screening: Lucía

Saturday, May 12, 2018 at 7:30 p.m. at the Family
Theater

Malpaso Dance Company

Saturday, May 12, 2018 at 8:00 p.m. at the
Eisenhower Theater

Aymée Nuviola with Dr. Ed Calle

Sunday, May 13, 2018 at 7:30 p.m. at the Terrace
Theater

Havana Film Festival Film Screening: Conducta

Sunday, May 13, 2018 at 7:30 p.m. at the Family
Theater

Aymée Nuviola with Dr. Ed Calle

Sunday, May 13, 2018 at 7:30 p.m. at the Terrace
Theater

Arte Y Moda Fashion Show

Monday, May 14, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. on the Millennium
Stage