Berklee Presents Latin Culture Celebration 2009:Victor Mendoza/ Marcus Santos November 2, 2009

Berklee presents its 11th annual Latin Culture Celebration, an event organized by students to showcase music from Cuba, Brazil, Puerto Rico, Mexico, Venezuela, Panama, and other parts of Latin American. Public events take place throughout the month of November, with concerts and clinics presented by students, faculty, alumni, staff, and guest artists. Highlights include concerts by Puerto Rican pianist Angel David Mattos November 4, vocalists Mili Bermejo and Patricia Elena Vlieg November 10, and Cuban superstar Issac Delgado November 12.

Victor Mendoza/Marcus Santos
Concert, 8 p.m., Cafe 939

Mexico-born vibist and composer Victor Mendoza is considered one of today's finest Latin jazz artists. Recordings and performances with artists such as Paquito D'Rivera, Danilo Pérez, Michel Camilo, Claudio Roditi, and Antonio Sánchez, have earned him the respect of critics and fans around the globe.http://www.victormendoza.com

Raised in the uniquely African-influenced culture of Bahia, Brazil, Marcus Santos has passionately committed his life to the study, preservation, and teaching of Afro-Brazilian music and heritage. The Berklee alumnus is the leader of the 20-piece ensemble Bloco AfroBrazil. http://www.marcussantos.com

Official Website: http://www.berklee.edu/events