Ágora was founded in March 2019 by: Beba Rivera, a communications and production manager, and Elsa Mosquera-Sterenberg, a bridge-building cultural jedi, Beba and Elsa joined forces to accelerate the creative ways in which Latinx culture can be seen and enjoyed. Together, they have assembled a dynamic team of rebels and insurgents that enjoy creative challenges.
UnCommon Corner, Boylston St &, Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116 Saxophonist/composer Jonathan Suazo and his trio will present a fresh mix of Jazz Standards and Latin Classics combined with original compositions from Suazo’s formal debut album release "RICANO" which draws inspiration from the traditional rhythms of his Puerto Rican / Dominican roots.
Fabiola Méndez is a Puerto Rican cuatro player, singer, educator, and Emmy-nominated composer that has taken part in a musical movement, crossing over the lines of genres such as Folk, Afro-Caribbean & Jazz. Recognized as the Latin Artist of the Year 2023 by the Boston Music Awards, her artistic vision and original music focus on...
¡Baila Boston! Salsa Night Featuring Ágora Cultural Architects and Salsa y Control UnCommon Corner, Boylston St &, Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116 In partnership with our community curator Ágora Cultural Architects, the premiere Latinx cultural presenting organization Greater Boston, and Hernan Choque of beloved Salsa studio Salsa y Control, UnCommon’s Salsa Nights feature a live...
“Home Without Maps” “Home Without Maps” is more than the title of a concert—it’s a metaphor for what music truly means: a home without borders or coordinates, a place you can always return to, even when life takes you far from your homeland. This concert is an emotional journey where songs act as compasses, guiding...
UnCommon Corner, Boylston St &, Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116 Juan Carlos Ruiz is a Venezuelan artist, economist, entrepreneur, and TEDx Speaker. He holds a Master of Science in Operation Research and a Master of Business Administration. Since 2016, he has resided in Boston, Massachusetts, where he has performed concerts in several cities across the...
THE MUSIC OF PIANIST & COMPOSER LEO BLANCO......pulses with global rhythmic elements influenced equally by his South American roots and European classical traditions interwoven with improvisatory developments. Blanco was born in the Venezuelan Andes where he absorbed folk music genres that were a mix of Afro-Caribbean, North American and European musical styles. By age eleven...
UnCommon Corner, Boylston St &, Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116 Saxophonist/composer Jonathan Suazo and his trio will present a fresh mix of Jazz Standards and Latin Classics combined with original compositions from Suazo’s formal debut album release "RICANO" which draws inspiration from the traditional rhythms of his Puerto Rican / Dominican roots.
Ágora Cultural Architects and Departure Arts Present: ¡Baila Boston! Salsa Night Featuring Zayra Pola and Salsa y Control UnCommon Corner, Boylston St &, Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116 Don't miss internationally acclaimed Salsa artist Zayra Pola at UnCommon! In partnership with our community curators Ágora Cultural Architects and Departure Arts, two of the premiere cultural...
Eduardo Betancourt UnCommon Corner, Boylston St &, Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116 Considered “one of the iconic harpists of this new age,” Eduardo Betancourt is a Grammy-award winning Venezuelan musician, producer, arranger, composer, instructor, and multi-instrumentalist with 30 years of experience in traditional and fusion Venezuelan music. In 2010, Betancourt won a Latin Grammy Award for...
Trío Acústico UnCommon Corner, Boylston St &, Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116 Claudio Ragazzi, Georgie Rodríguez, and Manolo Mairena come together to form Trio Acústico at UnCommon Corner. Claudio Ragazzi, a GRAMMY and EMMY-winning film composer and guitarist, has scored dozens of award-winning film and television projects. His music has reached global audiences, and he has performed...
Claudio Ragazzi UnCommon Corner, Boylston St &, Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116 GRAMMY WINNER, EMMY Winner and EMMY Nominated Film Composer and guitarist Claudio Ragazzi has been writing award winning music for film and television, scoring dozens of projects and performing with some of today's most respected musicians at renowned concert halls in the world.Claudio...
Manuela Sánchez Goubert UnCommon Corner, Boylston St &, Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116 Manuela Sánchez Goubert is a Colombian artist who combines jazz with Latin American folklore, creating a cosmopolitan sound. Manuela and her band belong to a new generation, who–inspired by the folkloric traditions of the 50's–propose new compositions with a modern touch, nourished...