Fri Sep 12
Charlie & The Tropicales feat. Mireya Ramos • Indy Jazz Fest Sunset Series
7PM / $20 - $40 | $3.50 Fees Get Tickets
Charlie & The Tropicales feat. Mireya Ramos
7P SHOW | DOORS @ 5P
Swinging, Caribbean-infused New Orleans feel-good rhythms
Charlie & The Tropicales bring a 1950's Caribbean hotel party to life with torrid horns, tropical rhythms, infectious grooves with a nod to New Orleans sound. With Grammy winning vocalist and violinist Mireya Ramos of Flor de Toloache fronting the band, Mireya lends her voice to the Tropicales' take on New Orleans music done rocksteady, classic cumbias, and her violin to traditional calypsos, and melodies from Cuba, Trinidad, and Venezuela.
Why see Charlie & The Tropicales featuring Mireya Ramos?
Seeing Charlie & The Tropicales featuring Mireya Ramos promises a truly unique and vibrant musical experience that bridges genres and cultures. Here's why you should consider catching their performance:
- A Fusion of Styles : Charlie & The Tropicales, led by trombonist Charlie Halloran, are known for their "pan-Caribbean" and "60s-style Caribbean lounge band" sound, blending jazz, reggae fusion, and energetic, dance-oriented music. When you add Mireya Ramos to the mix, you get an even richer tapestry.
- Dynamic and Engaging Live Shows: Reports from their performances highlight their ability to serenade the early-arriving crowd with covers of Venezuelan jazz, Irma Thomas' New Orleans soul, and waltzes. Ramos effortlessly sings in both English and Spanish, and the band delivers fun, upbeat rhythm and joyous tunes that get the crowd up and bopping around.
- Experience Something Fresh and Innovative: If you're looking for music that pushes boundaries and explores new sonic landscapes, this collaboration is a must-see. Mireya Ramos is known for creating "a unique and refreshing sound," and her partnership with Charlie Halloran's "tropical-flavored dance music" is an exciting example of genre-blurring artistry.
Charlie & The Tropicales featuring Mireya Ramos offers an opportunity to witness highly skilled musicians create a joyous and captivating blend of jazz, Latin, and Caribbean influences, fronted by a powerful and versatile vocalist. It's a show that promises to be both musically rich and incredibly fun.
7PM / $20 - $40 | $3.50 Fees Get Tickets