Conjunto Clásico Sinfónico – International Festival MedeJazz

Get ready for an unforgettable night in Medellin! This Saturday, September 6th at 8:00 p.m., excitement, history, and flavor meet in one place: the Gran Salón of Plaza Mayor.

Conjunto Clásico Sinfónico will perform their greatest hits for the first time, accompanied by the mighty EAFIT Symphony Orchestra. And as if that weren’t enough… the legendary Orquesta Broadway joins this party to make your soul and feet vibrate!

A concert for those who love music that touches the heart, dances with memories, and sounds like pure tradition.

📚 History & Interesting Facts:

The International Medejazz Festival, organized by Corporación Medearte, is a significant cultural event in Medellín dedicated to jazz music. Over the years, it has established itself as a vital platform for both national and international jazz artists, offering a diverse program that includes concerts, workshops, and academic sessions. The festival plays a crucial role in promoting jazz culture in the city, providing a space for enthusiasts and newcomers to experience various facets of the genre and fostering musical education and appreciation within the community.

Additionally, Conjunto Clásico and Orquesta Broadway are both highly influential and enduring salsa orchestras with rich histories. Conjunto Clásico, formed in New York in the 1970s, became known for its strong vocalists and classic salsa sound, contributing significantly to the genre’s golden era. Orquesta Broadway, on the other hand, is celebrated for its unique charanga style, featuring flutes and violins, which set them apart in the salsa landscape and made them pioneers in bringing Cuban-influenced sounds to the global stage. Both groups have maintained their relevance over decades, continuing to perform and captivate audiences with their distinct contributions to salsa music.

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