Pura Vida
Pura Vida
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Manolo Mairena & La Pura Vida is an ensemble that originated and is currently based in the vibrant city of Boston. It showcases a remarkable lineup of exceptionally skilled musicians hailing from the New England region. Renowned for their unwavering commitment to delivering an extraordinary experience, La Pura Vida consistently presents dance enthusiasts and aficionados of authentic Latin music with an entirely original repertoire. Bursting with infectious energy, these compositions are meticulously crafted and passionately performed by none other than Manolo Mairena himself, who serves as the visionary singer-songwriter and esteemed leader of the ensemble.
The members are:
Winfred Meadows: Piano
Juan Maldonado: Bass
Yibran Aponte: Trumpet
Miguel Ortiz: Trumpet
Angel Subero: Trombone
Gen Yoshimura: Drums
Miguel Martinez: Timbales
Gonzalo Grau: Chorus and Keyboards
Manolo Mairena: Lead Vocals & Congas