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  • The outdoor bar and courtyard of the laneway bar Section 8 with a crowd of people lining up outside.
15 Nov

Free Cuban Party at Section 8

  • Free
  • Music

Sista Sara and Wichy de Vedado present El sonido de Cuba - a deep dive into the musical sounds of Cuba. From son, rumba, to timba, reparto, hip hop, and electronic, El Sonido celebrates the full spectrum of Cuban music.

DJs Sista Sara and Wichy de Vedado, with dance, percussion, vocals and more from Aloy Junco - Cubaneo (Cuba), Orlando Valdor (Cuba), and Adrian Hearn (Suns of Mercury).

Plus special guests Sebastian Lugo and J.C. (live).

Plus food to purchase by Cantina Sabor Latino.

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Date Times
Sun 15 Nov
  • 5pm - 11pm 5:00pm - 11:00pm

Location

Section 8
27-29 Tattersalls Ln
Melbourne 3000

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This is a free event

Booking not required

Contact details

  • telephone number: 0430 291 588
  • email address: media@section8.com.au
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