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Two Miami-based acts will be performing at Guanabanas Island Restaurant & Bar (960 North Highway A1A, Jupiter, FL 33477) on Saturday, September 23, 2023, in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. The pair of award-winning groups in Cortadito (traditional Cuban folk), and Electric Piquete (Latin funk / fusion), will take the stage for musical celebrations first from 4 to 7 p.m. (all ages welcome), and then 9 to 11 p.m. (21 and over). The Noche Latina series was first created by Roots Music, Inc. in 2015 to offer area music fans a little more variety.
“It’s always a great time when Cortadito rolls into town, with their spicy Cuban sound and their enthusiastic fan base, and Electric Piquete always brings the Miami funk,” says Roots Music founder and Guanabanas talent buyer Matt Cahur. “We’re looking forward to celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with these two bands and we can’t wait to host them on our stage.” Cahur manages acts, and produces and promotes local and regional concerts.
Named after your favorite caffeinated pick-me-up and voted “Best Latin Act 2019” by Miami New Times, Cortadito’s mesh of Son Montuno, Guaracha, Boleros, Nengon and Bolero Son will transport you back to a time when Trio Matamoros or Ignacio Piniero ruled the Cuban music world. With a sound reminiscent of the Buena Vista Social Club, this dynamic Miami-based ensemble has backed world-renowned percussionist Sammy Figueroa, opened for legendary Cuban pianist Chucho Valdés and performed at festivals like GroundUP Music Festival and Afro Roots Fest. Learn more about the band at CortaditoSon.com.
Their influences are as diverse as the Miami region that birthed them, ranging from rock to jazz spiced with everything in between: funk, Afro-Caribbean, progressive and R&B. Though mostly instrumental, Electric Piquete does feature vocals and rapping on several numbers; a tight rhythm section and heavy percussion supports melodious horn play. Their repertoire consists of mostly original compositions, but they are well-versed in Latin and jazz standards, borrowing from a range of artists, from Herbie Hancock to Mongo Santamaria. Get more details at ElectricPiquete.com.
From its humble beginnings as a one-time sandwich shop / kayak rental place in 2004-2005, Guanabanas has grown into an “Old Florida” local mainstay. The enchanting open air restaurant has been named “Best Waterfront Restaurant” by the Palm Beach Post and “Best Restaurant” by SouthFlorida.com, been featured on PBS Local, Emeril’s Florida, and Chef Michele Bernstein’s Check Please, and become a favorite hangout of professional athletes and international celebrities. Live music is a staple, with Big Wednesdays plus Friday, Saturday, and Sunday programming.
For more information about the show and the venue, to browse the menu and shop the online store, visit Guanabanas.com or call 561.747.8878.
