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Friday, Jan. 30: Adonis Puentes and the Voice of Cuba Orchestra

Rialto Theater

Adonis Puentes

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The island nation of Cuba lies less than 100 miles from Florida, yet our schism outlasted the Cold War. That's politics. In the real world, culture crosses over. The good stuff transcends petty differences. Maybe that's why so many non-Latino Americans are addicted to mixto sandwiches, mojitos and the Buena Vista Social Club. If you have a taste for Cuba's sexy island groove, get ready to shine up your dancing shoes, because a new age of Cuban-American détente is upon us. Soñeros Adonis Puentes and fraternal twin Alexis were already well known at home before their arrival in Canada 17 years ago. Since then, both have been nominated separately for Latin Grammys. Among other triumphs, Adonis played South by Southwest in Austin and, with Ruben Blades, at Lincoln Center. He describes his all-acoustic, dance-friendly vibe as "joyous hedonism." That sounds pretty damn buena to us, asere. ¡Ay, qué rico!

ADONIS PUENTES AND THE VOICE OF CUBA ORCHESTRA, 7:30 p.m. Rialto Theater, 310 S. Ninth St., Tacoma, $19-$39, 253.591.5890

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