Willy Chirino Along With Special Guests The Celia Cruz All Stars
May 19
Magic City Casino
450 NW 37 Avenue
Miami
free parking, with Valet parking available as well.
Magic City Casino, Miami’s first casino to offer Las Vegas style slot machines, presents Willy Chirino with special guests the Celia Cruz All Stars who will perform live on Saturday, May 19, 2012 at 8pm in the Magic City Amphitheatre. In addition, the casino will also have its FREE monthly Wheelin’ Dealin’ Street Food Festival at 5pm on the same evening showcasing some of Miami’s best food trucks.
“The final concert of the season will end with a bang with the renowned Willy Chirino taking the stage,†said Scott Savin, Chief Operating Officer of Magic City Casino. “He is truly an icon in Miami, and he puts on an incredible show. Don’t miss out on this spectacular event here at Magic City Casino.â€
Grammy Award winner Willy Chirino is celebrating his 40th year in the music business. He is recognized throughout the world as the creator of the “Miami Sound,†which blends Cuban music, rock, jazz, Brazilian and Caribbean rhythms. In 2006, he won a Grammy Award for the best Salsa/Merengue album for Son del Alma and was nominated in 2007 for a Latin Grammy for best Salsa album for 35 Aniversario – En Vivo. He has over 30 albums under his belt and earned Platinum Records for “Acuarelas del Caribe†in 1990 and “OxÃgeno†in 1991. In addition, his songs “Zarabanda,†“South Beach,†“Asere†and “Afro-disiac†have earned Gold Records. He received a star on the Calle Ocho Walk of Fame and was named the King of the annual Calle Ocho Carnival in 1993. He continues to tour and bring the audience to their feet.
The Celia Cruz All Stars will open the show celebrating the legendary Celia Cruz’s music. The Celia Cruz All Stars is a group of talented musicians that gathered together to pay tribute to Celia Cruz and the music she made. The band brings back to life the classic and timeless songs such as “Quimbara,†“La Vida Es Un Carnaval†and “Usted Abusó†made famous by Celia Cruz. For more than 50 years, Celia Cruz has made an impact on music in the Latin music scene. The Celia Cruz All Stars help keep Celia Cruz’s legacy alive by honoring one of the most influential musical artists of all times through music.
Tickets for the concert are available starting at $15 and can be purchased by calling 305-460-6579 or online at www.magiccitycasino.com.
The Wheelin’ Dealin’ Street Food Festival is presented by Magic City Casino and Burger Beast. Food Festival attendees will have the opportunity to participate in games, with prizes that include Magic City Casino merchandise and complimentary meals. The following trucks will be participating at the Wheelin’ Dealin’ Street Food Festival:
Bocaditos ٠Cheeseburger Baby ٠CUBANCUBE ٠HipPOPS ٠Daddy’s Grill ٠Grill Master Café
Jefe’s Original Fish Taco & Burgers ٠Ms. Cheezious ٠Mangia Mia ٠Mobile Culinary Kitchen Monsters Burgers
Mr. Good Stuff Ù Palate Party Ù Porkalicious Ù Purple People Eatery Ù El Rey de las Fritas Ù El Rincon del Coqui
The Rolling Stove Ù Slow Food Truck Ù Boba Station Ù Churromania Ù Sugar Yummy Mama Ù Zombie Ice