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Afro-Cuban All Stars

Thursday October 29 2026 8:00am

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The Grammy-nominated Afro-Cuban All Stars will perform live at The Music Center at Strathmore on Thursday, October 29, 2026, at 8:00 PM. Led by legendary bandleader Juan de Marcos González—the visionary architect behind the Buena Vista Social Club—this powerhouse multi-generational orchestra brings the vibrant rhythms, bold brass, and rich traditions of Havana directly to North Bethesda, Maryland.

Strathmore
5301 tuckerman lane
north bethesda , MD 20852
United States

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