“La Tarea” at Theatre of the No: A musical journey dedicated to the authentic melodies of Cuba and Latin America.

Drawing inspiration from Afro-Cuban music, La Tarea blends styles such as salsa, son, mambo, cha-cha-cha, cumbia, bachata, merengue, and more

THEATRE OF THE NO, Athens’ first English speaking theatre, kicks off the Carnival season with a unique musical night celebrating the true rhythms of Cuba and Latin America. On Friday 21st February, the band «LA TAREA» will take Latin music and dance lovers on an unforgettable journey filled with rhythm and emotion.

Drawing inspiration from Afro-Cuban music, La Tarea blends styles such as salsa, son, mambo, cha-cha-cha, cumbia, bachata, merengue, and more. Their repertoire pays tribute to legendary artists like Ibrahim Ferrer, Compay Segundo, Celia Cruz, Tito Puente, Mongo Santamaria, Oscar D’León, as well as international icons such as Herbie Hancock, Nat King Cole, Ben E. King, Bill Withers, U2, Quantic, and many others.La Tarea, rooted in Afro-Cuban music, blends rhythms such as salsa, son, mambo, cha cha cha, cumbia, bachata, merengue, and more.

In their musical journey, they pay tribute to legends like Ibrahim Ferrer, Compay Segundo, Celia Cruz, Tito Puente, Mongo Santamaria, Oscar D’León, as well as international artists such as Herbie Hancock, Nat King Cole, Ben E. King, Bill Withers, U2, Quantic, and many others.

Members of La Tarea: Tahimy Rodriguez: Vocals, Percussion | Spyros Asimakopoulos: Trombone, Vocals | Andy Redes: Tres Cubano | Mampre Kasardjian: Bass | Andreas Triantafylopoulos: Percussion, Vocals

Photos: Nikos Pagonakis