Zafra
Esquina Tango
January 29th
Esquina Tango Cultural Society Center
Esquina Tango will
host an afternoon of Latin music on Sunday, January 29th, with
Austin-based acoustic duo Zafra. The concert starts at 3
p.m. at the non-profit arts group's East Austin headquarters.
Zafra is the name given to
the season of sugarcane harvest in various Latin-American
countries - including Puerto Rico, Ecuador, Cuba and Brazil.
The time of the zafra gives hope to many peasant workers and
families, providing a variety of jobs in the harvesting and
processing of sugarcane products into sweeteners and liquors.
Zafra is also the
name of an Austin-based acoustic duo specializing in folk and
pop music from across Latin-America. The musician's
styles reflect music from México and the Caribbean
through Brazil and down to Tierra de Fuego. Javier Jara
sings and plays guitar while Carlos Ufret accompanies and takes
solos.
Esquina Tango
Cultural Society of Austin is a non-profit organization working
to build a vibrant and diverse community in East Austin.
The group emphasizes culture, health, and dance - with an
emphasis on Latino heritage, recreational tango and other
Argentine traditions - to foster personal wellness and promote
understanding of Latino culture.
Tickets for the monthly
dance are $5 at the door for adults; children will be admitted
free. Esquina Tango is located at 209 Pedernales Street.
For more information, call (512) 524-2772 or visit online
at www.EsquinaTangoAustin.com.
(Photo courtesy Zafra)
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