Aurora live at Con Alma
Apr
15

Aurora live at Con Alma

Aurora is a band that plays fusion music from the 70 to today. This band has some of the most stablished musicians in the area. The group is led by guitarist, composer, educator, producer Marty Ashby. Hugo Cruz will join the band on drums and we will like to see you there.

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Cuban Night
Apr
13

Cuban Night

  • 2613 Smallman Street Pittsburgh, PA, 15222 United States (map)
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This will be our monthly performance at Kingfly Spirits, we normally do it on the thirds Sundas but this month will be on the second Sunday. We will be performing our original cuban music and some traditional songs from the Island. We will have: Mike Tomaro sax and Vocals, Jose Layo Bass and Vocals, Joe Sheehan keys, Noel Quintana conga drums and vocals, Eric Winter vocals and percussion, Hugo Cruz percussion and Vocals. W e are looking forward to seeing you there.

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Caminos fusion live
Apr
12

Caminos fusion live

Caminos fusion band will be bringing our original music to Con Alma. We will have some special musicians this night: Siheng Ten bass, Colter Harper guitar and Hugo Cruz on drums, singing. Don’t miss a unique night at Con Alma

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La Voz que Soy
Apr
5

La Voz que Soy

  • 5530 Penn Avenue Pittsburgh, PA, 15206 United States (map)
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KST Presents

La Voz que Soy

Friday & Saturday, April 4* – 5*, 2025 | *with discussion  
7:30pm – 9:00pm
(including discussion)

KST’s Alloy Studios | 5530 Penn Ave.
Pay What Moves You: $15 – $30

Hugo Cruz is looking forward to share the stage with Zuli Inirio and Amaury Morales


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La Voz que Soy, or The Voice I Am, is Afro-Latina soprano Zuly Inirio’s reinterpretation of the 1958 French opera La voix humaine. This multidisciplinary performance-in-progress uses the opera’s original framework—revisiting her past love through a final phone call—to explore colonialism, double consciousness, Black womanhood, and the African diaspora’s legacy. By intertwining these issues with the opera’s original themes of loss, assimilation, and the cost of self-preservation, La Voz que Soy highlights Zuly’s journey as a Black Latinx woman. The piece invites audiences into meaningful conversations about identity, resilience, and the shared experiences that connect us across diverse backgrounds.

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Zuly Inirio Concert
Apr
4

Zuly Inirio Concert

  • 5530 Penn Avenue Pittsburgh, PA, 15206 United States (map)
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La Voz que Soy

Friday & Saturday, April 4* – 5*, 2025 | *with discussion  
7:30pm – 9:00pm
(including discussion)

KST’s Alloy Studios | 5530 Penn Ave.
Pay What Moves You: $15 – $30.

Hugo Cruz is looking forward to these two performances with Zuly Inirio and Amaury Morales.

La Voz que Soy

Friday & Saturday, April 4* – 5*, 2025 | *with discussion  
7:30pm – 9:00pm
(including discussion)

KST’s Alloy Studios | 5530 Penn Ave.
Pay What Moves You: $15 – $30

buy TICKETS HERE!

La Voz que Soy, or The Voice I Am, is Afro-Latina soprano Zuly Inirio’s reinterpretation of the 1958 French opera La voix humaine. This multidisciplinary performance-in-progress uses the opera’s original framework—revisiting her past love through a final phone call—to explore colonialism, double consciousness, Black womanhood, and the African diaspora’s legacy. By intertwining these issues with the opera’s original themes of loss, assimilation, and the cost of self-preservation, La Voz que Soy highlights Zuly’s journey as a Black Latinx woman. The piece invites audiences into meaningful conversations about identity, resilience, and the shared experiences that connect us across diverse backgrounds.

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Cuban Night
Mar
16

Cuban Night

The Cuban Night is a monthly performance where Caminos brings the Cuban culture, dance and music to Pittsburgh. We perform some of the cuban’s more famous songs and originals from band members and Hugo Cruz. This is a very unique way to enjoy the thirds Sundays, we are looking forward to seeing you all this Sunday. Nos Vemos

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Cuban Night
Feb
16

Cuban Night

The Cuban Night is a concert that Caminos does every third Sundays of the month. We always perform music from Cuba in a unique way and compositions by, Cruz, Tomaro and Puentes. We will have; Noel Quintana Conga Drums, Eric Winter Vocals and percussion, Joe Sheehan Keys, Jose Puentes bass and Mike Tomaro Saxophones.

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Caminos live at Con Alma
Feb
8

Caminos live at Con Alma

Caminos will be performing some of Hugo’s original compositions this Saturday February 8Th. We will have some of the finest performing for you: Mike Tomaro Saxophone, Mark Micchelli Keys and Siheng Ten Electric and Acoustic bass. Don’t miss a unique opportunity to listen original music with world taste and have fun with us singing alone with us.

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The Cuban Night
Jan
19

The Cuban Night

The Cuban Night is a monthly concert Caminos does at Kingfly spirits, the band performs originals and some jazz standards in a cuban music styles. Caminos will have: Mike Tomaro Vocals and Sax, Joe Sheehan keys, Jose Layo vocals and bas, Noel Quintana congas and vocals, Eric Winter vocals and percussion and Hugo Cruz percussion and Vocals

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Caminos Live
Dec
18

Caminos Live

Caminos is so looking forward to comeback to one of the best places in town, City of Asylum. This time we will perform some of our original music with surprises, you definately should not miss this concert., We will have some of the fin est young musisians in town, JD Chaisson trumpet, Mark Micchelli piano and Keys, Eli Namay acoustic and electric bass, Frank DiDiano electric guitar and Hugo Cruz drums set plus percussion. Get your free tickets here https://cityofasylum.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/instances/a0FPa000001gUkHMAU

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Caminos Cuban Way Live
Dec
15

Caminos Cuban Way Live

  • 2613 Smallman Street Pittsburgh, PA, 15222 United States (map)
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The Cuban Night is a concert series that Caminos has been doing for almost two years at Kingfly Spirits. Every third Sunday Caminos showcase some of of Cuban Music styles and Hugo Cruz compositions in these styles. We will have some of the finest musicians in town, Joe Sheehan keys, Mike Tomaro sax, Noel Quintana conga drums, Jose Layo Bass and Eric Winter vocals plus percussion. Come and celebrate with Caminos the last Cuban Night of 2024.

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Caminos Fusion Live
Dec
14

Caminos Fusion Live

This time Caminos will be presenting some of Hugo’s compositions plus some Christmas songs. Caminos will have some of the finest, Mike Tomaro Sax, Mark Micchelli Keys, Frank DiDiano electric guitar and Siheng Ten Bass.

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Tomaches Trio Live
Dec
7

Tomaches Trio Live

  • 616 North Highland Avenue Pittsburgh, PA, 15206 United States (map)
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Tomchess Trio live at the new Sprezzatura location. Tomchess will be performing on the Oud and Ney, Eli Namay will be on bass and Hugo Cruz drums set. This music is original, experimental and unique, writen by Tomchess.

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Suite Life 2024 | A Celebration of Billy Strayhorn & Gene Kelly
Nov
30

Suite Life 2024 | A Celebration of Billy Strayhorn & Gene Kelly

Hugo Cruz and Caminos is honored to be a part of “Suite Life,” a Pittsburgh tradition spanning 2 decades, celebrating the music and art of Pittsburgh natives Billy Strayhorn and Gene Kelly. Musical director Hugo Cruz electrifies the beloved jazz standards of Billy Strayhorn with fresh arrangements that incorporate Cuban and Afro Cuban melodies, harmonies, and rhythms, performed by vocalist Chantal Joseph, percussionist Degnis Bofill, saxophonist Mike Tomaro, pianist Joe Sheehan, bassist Brian Stahurski, and drummer Hugo Cruz.

From KST’s website:

Suite Life, KST’s annual celebration of namesakes and Pittsburgh entertainment legends Billy Strayhorn and Gene Kelly is back with a brand new beat! This Fall, musical director Hugo Cruz brings Latin percussion to Strayhorn’s music and imagery from Kelly’s film career. Directed by Fall 2023 Freshworks artist Pria Dahiya, the evening performance promises to invigorate your favorite jazz standards with fresh vitality.

Join us for an exclusive VIP Sound Check before the performance. With advanced concert seating, elevated hors d’oeuvres, a signature cocktail, and a behind-the-scenes look at the making of Suite Life, the reception welcomes Jazz enthusiasts to mix and mingle at KST’s favorite Holiday Tradition.

VIP Sound check tickets: $100 – $200

Concert Tickets: $35 – $65

Find your tickets by clicking this link Get YOUR TICKETS HERE! 

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Light Up
Nov
23

Light Up

Hugo Cruz and Caminos will be performing in the Light Up Night on Stanwix St. Caminos will be bring it’s original music and it’s going to be an special night. We are going to have Mark Micchelli on Keys, Brian Stahurski Bass, Mike Tomaro sax and Noel Quintana Percussion. Thanks to Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership for having us

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Caminos Trio Live in The PHDC Building
Nov
14

Caminos Trio Live in The PHDC Building

  • 1555 Broadway Avenue Pittsburgh, PA, 15216 United States (map)
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This is a fundraiser event where Caminos trio will perform it’s original music. This fundraising event is a unique opportunity to demonstrate that, together, we can make a significant deference and continue building a equitable and prosperous future for the hispanic community in Pittsburgh, get your tickets here

We will have Frank DiDiano guitar

Jose Layo Bass

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Caminos Latin Way live
Nov
9

Caminos Latin Way live

This will be our monthly performance at Con Alma, one of the best jazz clubs in town. This time Caminos Cuban way will be performing cuban music in a unique way. We will have some of the finest, Jose Layo Bass, Joe Sheehan keys, Noel Quintana conga drums and Mike Tomaro sax. Don’t miss it.

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Caminos Latin Way live
Nov
8

Caminos Latin Way live

Hugo Cruz and Caminos is so exited to perform in the 2nd annual ¡Baila Con ALPFA! Do not miss our 2nd annual Baila con ALPFA event and our largest event of the year. This event has a little bit of everything. There will be Salsa lessons prior to Hugo Cruz and Caminos performing. Outside of dancing, there are exhibits dedicated to the Latin America, including their main exhibit featuring Haiti. In addition, enjoy great food and beverages!

¡Baila Con ALPFA! is ALPFA Pittsburgh’s annual celebration honoring the hard work and achievements of our Latinx/Hispanic community throughout the year. The event will bring together Latinx businesses and organizations for an evening of dance and entertainment. Our highlight of the night will be a performance by the renowned Hugo Cruz and Caminos band, along with dance instructors to keep the energy high. Tickets here https://www.eventbrite.com/e/baila-con-alpfa-tickets-1047442226897?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

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Aurora Live at Con Alma
Nov
5

Aurora Live at Con Alma

Aurora is a band led by guitarist, composer Marty Ashby, this band has some of the finest musicians in the area, such us: Max Leake keys, Mike Tomaro sax, Jeff Bush trombone, Brian Stahurski bass and Hugo Cruz on drums set

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Caminos Cuban way Live
Oct
20

Caminos Cuban way Live

This is a monthly concert Caminos does every third Sundays of the month at Kingfly Spirits. We play traditional Cuban Music on Hugo’s own compositions, honoring the music from Cuban in PA. this is the only place that happens in Pittsburgh so we want you to come and enjoy it. We will have Noel Quintana conga drums, Jose Layo bass, Joe Sheehan keys and Mike Tomaro Sax.

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Caminos Fusion band Live
Oct
12

Caminos Fusion band Live

This is a residency that Caminos is doing every second Saturdays at Con Alma. This time will be the fusion band where we play Hugo’s originals compositions that involves many music styles such us: Jazz, Latin Jazz, Afro Cuban Music, Fusion, RandB, Funk and more. We will have Mike Tomaro Sax, Mark Micchelli keys and Siheng Ten Bass. Don’t miss a unique time at Con Alma one of the best Jazz Clubs in town today.

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Ben Barson book presentation
Sep
29

Ben Barson book presentation

This concert is very exited and unique, i’m going to have the oportunity to perform with Ben, the person that did everything for me to be in USA today. This concert will be focus in Ben’s new book and you should not miss it.

Freedom of creative expression comes in many different forms. In his book Brassroots Democracy: Maroon Ecologies and the Jazz Commons, musician and activist Benjamin Barson explores one such form of expression: jazz music. The book dives into the birth of jazz, and unearths vibrant narratives of New Orleans musicians to illuminate the Black Atlantic struggles that informed music-as-world-making from the Haitian Revolution through Reconstruction to the jazz revolution. The work presents a “music history from below,” following musicians as they built communes, performed at Civil Rights rallies, and participated in general strikes, placing emphasis on the first emancipatory revolution in the Americas, and tracing the impact of Haitian culture in New Orleans and its legacy in movements for liberation.

This program will bring Ben’s research to life, as he takes the stage with a group of Pittsburgh and New York based musicians to reimagine the music discussed in the book and its resonance in our current moment.

You can purchase your own copy of Ben’s book, Brassroots Democracy, at City of Asylum Bookstore.

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Caminos Cuban band live
Sep
15

Caminos Cuban band live

This is a concert we do every month at Kingfly Spirits called Cuban Night, we try to bring the Cuban Culture to Pittsburgh and we hope you join us. We will have Joe Sheehan Piano, Bob Inko bass, Mike Tomaro sax, Eric Winter vocals, Noel Quintana conga drums and Hugo Cruz vocals + Percussion.

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Latin Crew Live
Sep
15

Latin Crew Live

  • The Westmoreland Museum of American Art (map)
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The Latin Crew is a band led by percussionist Noel Quintana, this band plays many known tunes in a Cuban music style, Mike Tomaro will be on sax, Jose Layo Bass, Joe Sheehan keys and Hugo Cruz percussion.

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Caminos Cuban band
Sep
14

Caminos Cuban band

Caminos will be coming from the Taco festival to play at Con Alma the same day, we hope you join us either at the festival or at Con Alma, one of the best places for music in town.

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Caminos cuban band live
Sep
14

Caminos cuban band live

This time Caminos will be closing The Taco Festival. We will bring original dance music and you should be ready to dance. We will have Maria Eugenia vocals, Noel Quintana Conga Drums, Joe Sheehan piano, Jose Layo Bass, Eric Winter vocals and percussion, Mike Tomaro Sax, Reggie Watkins Trombone.

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Live Music from Muziki Ensemble
Sep
7

Live Music from Muziki Ensemble

This band has some of the Pittsburgh legends, such as; Max Leake piano, Tubby Daniels vibraphone, leading the band will be Christopher Dean Sullivan, Hugo Cruz will be joining on drums set. They will play many jazz tunes in a unique way, don’t miss a wonderful opportunity to listen some beautiful and historical music.

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Caminos trio live
Sep
6

Caminos trio live

The Role of Arts and Culture in building Global Cities. Check out this link, Open to everyone https://worldpittsburgh.networkforgood.com/events/75018-the-role-of-arts-and-culture-in-building-global-cities

The trio will be Frank DiDiano Guitar, Jose Layo Bass and Hugo Cruz percussion and vo

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Aurora Live
Sep
3

Aurora Live

Aurora is a band led by guitarist composer and CEO of MCGJAZZ Martin Ashby, this band has some of the long time players in town and Hugo will be joining the band on drums set. The band will play a repertoire of fusion music from 1970 to today.

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