Henri Benitez & The Cuban Connection ft. Gillito
?? Henri Benitez & The Cuban Connection ft. Gillito are playing at Copenhagen Dance Festival 2019 on Friday, June 14 at Pumpehuset ??
This will be a unique concert in Denmark, with all the Cuban stars from Scandinavia and outside of Scandinavia, gathered together. Henri Benitez & The Cuban Connection is a band lead by the lead singer and bassist Henri Benitéz. Besides bass, he also plays drums/percussion. He's a former singer in the famous band Pupy y Los que Son Son in Cuba. In Scandinavia, Henri plays in several bands, including at the Copenhagen Jazz Festival, with genres such as Latin and jazz, where he’s both lead singer and bassist. The band guarantees a festive concert with Latin vibes and danceable songs.
The band is bringing as special invited Cuban-born singer Gillito, who was the lead singer in Salsa de Esquina and Afro Cuban All Star. In the early ’90s, Gillito traveled to Sweden and formed his own band with Swedish, Latin and Cuban musicians. Subsequently, his career gained momentum, and he has since then released albums, done multiple salsa events, performed at carnivals and much more.
? COPENHAGEN DANCE FESTIVAL 2019 ?
The 14th & 15th of June 2019 at Pumpehuset - A two-day festival filled with workshops, dance shows, concerts, and our big annual Universal Dance Competition. It’s all about celebrating the movement of the body - and gathering different cultures and all ages through a common interest for dance, music, and culture ?
? Buy your Friday-tickets here
(Included in the ticket: Access to workshops, concerts, and afterparty).
? Buy your Saturday-tickets here
(Included in the ticket: Access to workshops, concerts, and afterparty).
? See the full line-up and much more on our website: https://www.cphdancefestival.dk/ ?
See more on our Facebook event: Copenhagen Dance Festival - 14th & 15th of June 2019. ✨
This festival is organized by Cubakultur & ElStudio Dk.
PumpehusetStudiestræde 52, 1554 Copenhagen Event