El Tucán Present Cucu Diamantes
Thursday, December 3rd, Friday, December 4th and Saturday, December 5th
8PM doors will open for first seating; 1st show begins at 9:00 PM.
11:00 PM doors will open for second seating; 2nd show begins at 11:30PM
El Tucan
1111 SW 1st Ave
Miami, FL 33130

Actress and singer, Cucu Diamantes will travel to Miami from Cuba for an exclusive performance in Miami’s newest modern-day cabaret, El Tucán. The dinner and a show concept will host the exotic Cucu Diamanteas as she performs alongside famed musician Alain Perez for an unforgettable weekend.

Live music will electrify the air; time will be suspended in the moment as the crowd holds its breath collectively…. lights go up, the details of El Tucán’s surroundings are fully illuminated for the first time: bronze touches, creamy tropical palettes, crushed velvet accents, and sparkling crystal chandeliers. Dancers line the stage and a 11-piece Latin orchestra will fill the air with amplified energy. Guests heart will pump to the beat of the music as critically acclaimed, Latin music singer, Cucu Diamantes and Alain Perez hit the stage for an unforgettable Art Basel weekend.

About Cucu Diamantes – Praised by New York Times, The Daily Telegraph, Rolling Stone magazine and more, Diamantes is known for her sultry vocals and electrifying stage presence. Cuban diva CuCu Diamantesspent nine years as the principal singer and songwriter for the Grammy-nominated Latin fusion collective Yerba Buena. In 2009, the Cuba-based songstress released her first solo album, “CuCuLand,” which received a Latin Grammy nomination for Best Alternative Song, “Mas Fuerte.” In 2012 she was the focus of Amor Cronico, a film that followed Cucu on her travels across Cuba.

About Alain Perez – This young Cuban bassist, percussionist, pianist, singer, composer, arranger and producer has links to the jazz scene and an extensive discography. His talent has allowed him to work with Cuban ensembles and musicians such as Irakere, Van Van, Isaac Delgado and his group, Paquito de Rivera, Celia Cruz and Javier Masó “Caramelo”.

Alain has spent most of his career in Madrid, where he has been adopted by flamenco legends such as Enrique Morente, Paco de Lucía, Diego “El Cigala”, Niño Josele and Javier Limón. In 2002, he was awarded the SGAE’s First Prize for Latin Jazz, and he has produced albums for Celia Cruz and Habana Abierta.