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2019 Friday Night Out Concert Series Kickoff with Orquesta Tropikiimba
Venue: Squires Studio Theatre, Blacksburg
Directions: Google Map Link
Organizations: Orquesta Tropikiimba, Summer Arts Festival
Date: Friday, June 7, 2019
Time: 6:00 - 7:30 PM
Event Types: Music
Cost: Free

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UPDATE: Due to the rain, the kickoff concert has been moved inside to the Squires Student Center Studio Theatre from outside on the Henderson Lawn at the same time. No food or drink will be allowed in the theatre.

The Summer Arts Festival kicks off their 2019 Summer Arts Festival and Friday Night Out Concert Series with Afro-Cuban Salas band Orquesta Tropikiimba on Friday, June 7, 2019 in the Squires Studio Theatre on the Virginia Tech Campus.

Orquesta Tropikiimba performs Afro-Cuban (Salsa), Vallenato, Bachata, Merengue, Calypso, Soca, Zouk, Hi-Life, Soukous (Afro-Pop), Kalinda and the list go on and on! Orquesta Tropikiimba is one of few authentic Afro-Caribbean Orchestras in the Virginia, Maryland, and Washington D.C. area. Many of the band members are from countries such as Cuba, Puerto Rico, Venezuela, Panama, Colombia, Mexico, Dominican Republic, St. Thomas and the United States.

There's so much more to the music of the Caribbean Islands than what most people perceive. Each style is distinctly different and more exciting than the next. Tropikiimba's specialty is Afro-Latino music which is guaranteed to get people on their feet and dancing. For example: Salsa, Timba, Songo, Bolero, Danzon, Cha Cha Cha, Charanga, Rumba, Bachata, Merengue and Vallenato. The band can also play other Afro-Caribbean styles if needed for special events.

Link: https://www.tropikiimba.com/

Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, picnics, and families for a warm summer evening of music. All are welcome!

With the joint efforts of Virginia Tech's School of Performing Arts and the Town of Blacksburg, the 2019 Summer Arts Festival that features live music, art exhibits, live theatre events, classic movies and summer festivals in downtown Blacksburg, VA. This summer marks the 28th year of this cultural and entertaining festival for the Virginia Tech Campus and the New River Valley.

Admission to all events is free.

In case of rain, the concert will be moved inside to the Squires Studio Theatre located inside the Squires Student Center.

Henderson Lawn is located at the corner of Main Street and College Avenue in downtown Blacksburg, VA.

For more information, visit: https://vtnews.vt.edu/articles/2019Orquesta Tropikiimba performs Afro-Cuban (Salsa), Vallenato, Bachata, Merengue, Calypso, Soca, Zouk, Hi-Life, Soukous (Afro-Pop), Kalinda and the list go on and on! Orquesta Tropikiimba is one of few authentic Afro-Caribbean Orchestras in the Virginia, Maryland, and Washington D.C. area. Many of the band members are from countries such as Cuba, Puerto Rico, Venezuela, Panama, Colombia, Mexico, Dominican Republic, St. Thomas and the United States.

There's so much more to the music of the Caribbean Islands than what most people perceive. Each style is distinctly different and more exciting than the next. Tropikiimba's specialty is Afro-Latino music which is guaranteed to get people on their feet and dancing. For example: Salsa, Timba, Songo, Bolero, Danzon, Cha Cha Cha, Charanga, Rumba, Bachata, Merengue and Vallenato. The band can also play other Afro-Caribbean styles if needed for special events.

Link: https://www.tropikiimba.com//05/sopa-summerartsfestival2019.html or https://www.performingarts.vt.edu/summer-arts-festival or call 540-231-5921.