Sammy Figueroa and his Latin Jazz Explosion .As one of music’s leading percussionists, Figueroa has played with some of the world’s greatest artists, such as David Bowie, Chaka Khan and Mariah Carey, Miles Davis, Sonny Rollins, Quincy Jones, George Benson, and many more. Sammy will be joined by Maria Rivas, hailed as Venezuela’s Queen of Jazz. Described by legend Ricardo Montaner as ... +

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Just 18 years old and blind since early childhood, Matthew Whitaker has achieved international acclaim for his awe-inspiring talent and performed across the world in impressive venues including Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts and Harlem’s Apollo Theater where, at age 10, he opened for Stevie Wonder’s Hall of Fame induction. He has also charmed millions through his television performances ... +

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