The Queens Center for the Performing Arts Free Concert Series Presents Wolfgang Barros and A’Pura Madera

CenterStage: The Queens Center for the Performing Arts is pleased to continue its free community concert series with Wolfgang Barros and A’Pura Madera on Sunday, September 18, 2011 from 2-4PM at the Sky View Center located at 40-24 College Point Blvd., Flushing, NY 11354. A native of the Caribbean region of Colombia, cradle of the Cumbia and Vallenato rhythms, percussionist/composer/ arranger/producer Wolfgang Barros fell in love with the indigenous musical culture of his homeland at a very early age. He mastered the intricacies of Afro-Colombian drumming as a student of the legendary master of folkloric percussion named Paulino ’Batata’ Salgado. His talents led him to perform with the National Ballet of Colombia for a period of ten years, and as a result, he introduced Afro-Colombian drumming traditions to diverse audiences throughout the globe. A’Pura Madera showcases Afro-Colombian styles and rhythms. Barros and his band, of professional musicians share the same goal of providing diverse audiences with an interactive, festive and educational experience while promoting Colombian Culture.