Summer Concerts at Tito Puente Latin Music Series

Taking place Thursdays in July and August at outdoor locations across Boston, the six-concert Tito Puente Latin Music Series—coproduced by Berklee, City of Boston Parks and Recreation Department, and IBA Boston(Opens in a new window)—presents a soundscape of live Latin music with a strong salsa influence in parks around the city. Performers include Berklee faculty, students, alumni, and world-renowned artists.

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Past Events

Check out some of the great shows that have been part of the Summer in the City series in prior years.

Latin Logic

Latin Logic

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Latin Logic
(EDT)
O'Day Park
85 West Newton Street
Boston
MA
02118
United States
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Latin Logic will perform at the O’Day Playground on July 14 as part of Berklee’s Summer in the City concert series.

Gozarsa

Gozarsa

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Gozarsa
(EDT)
O'Day Park
85 West Newton Street
Boston
MA
02118
United States
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Gozarsa will perform at the O’Day Playground on July 7 as part of Berklee's Summer in the City concert series.

Sheila del Bosque

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Summer in the City
En Talla, Featuring Sheila del Bosque
(EDT)
LoPresti Park
33 Sumner Street
East Boston
MA
02128
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With a different sonority and an unusual format, En Talla displays influences from Latin jazz, Afro-Cuban, and traditional Cuban music.

Alea

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Summer in the City
Alea
(EDT)
Mission Hill Playground
1545 Tremont Street
Boston
MA
02120
United States
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Colombian artist Alea is a progressive and pioneering artist whose music arrests you with authenticity and honesty. Alongside brilliant performers such as Sinuhé Padilla-Isunza, Franco Pinna, and Juan Ruiz, she delivers a high-energy performance that traces the musical heritage of many Latin American countries.

3nity

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Summer in the City
3nity
(EDT)
O'Day Park
85 West Newton Street
Boston
MA
02118
United States
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3nity, the first all-female Latin band in Boston, Massachusetts, performs music shaped by three cultures: Latin, American, and African.

Alex Alvear

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Summer in the City
Alex Avear and Mango Blue
(EDT)
Mozart Park
10 Mozart Street
Boston
MA
02130
United States
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Alex Alvear and Mango Blue blend an exciting mixture of musical styles to create a refreshing Afro-Latin and world music sound, featuring songs of celebration and social conscience.

Eric Germàn

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Summer in the City
Gilenny Gi with Eric Germàn
(EDT)
O'Day Park
85 West Newton Street
Boston
MA
02118
United States
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Gilenny Gi is a veteran Dominican singer and great interpreter of bachata and merengue. She will play with percussionist and band leader Eric Germàn, who has performed with Cheo Feliciano, Andy Montañez, and Ismael Miranda, among others.

The Mambo Rican Group

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Summer in the City
The Mambo Rican Group
(EDT)
O'Day Park
85 West Newton Street
Boston
MA
02118
United States
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The Mambo Rican Group performs music by Tito Puente, La Lupe, Machito, and other notable mambo artists. The band is composed of current and future Latin all-stars, and is directed by Lolivone de la Rosa.

Lizje Sarria

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Summer in the City
Lizje Sarria
(EDT)
LoPresti Park
33 Sumner Street
East Boston
MA
02128
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Colombian performer Lizje Sarria is a versatile composer, arranger, and solo artist of soulful music.

Gregorio Uribe

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Summer in the City
Gregorio Uribe
(EDT)
Mozart Park
10 Mozart Street
Boston
MA
02130
United States
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Inspired by the rich musical rhythms of his native Colombia, Gregorio Uribe will play a festive blend of cumbia, vallenato, and other Colombian styles. This small ensemble features original music by Uribe and highlights the presence of the accordion.