Dayme Arocena's Rumba Jam

Grammy & Latin-Grammy nominated Arocena presents a celebration of Afro-Cuban Rumba, a foundation of Cuban musical culture. Rumba Jam with Daymé Arocena Led by acclaimed Cuban vocalist and composer Daymé Arocena, the Rumba Jam highlights and explores the powerful traditions of Cuban rumba. The evening begins with a 30 minute rumba dance lesson led by Dailyn Martinez , introducing the essential movements, rhythms, and cultural context of styles such as guaguancó and yambú. From there, a core ensemble of rumberos and band members will lay down the Afro Cuban groove, drawing from traditional repertoire while creating space for spontaneity. Musicians, singers, percussionists, and dancers are invited to join in as the session unfolds and the jam deepens. La Rumba is an opportunity to connect through rhythm, voice, and movement, and to experience rumba as it lives: communal, responsive, and deeply rooted in Afro-Cuban culture.