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PHOTOS - In heaven with Septeto Nacional de Cuba at the Conga Room

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LA Arts Examiner

Apr 4, 2011 - Cuban Son performers Septeto Nacional de Cuba began just in time Saturday evening at the Conga Room and delighted their audience for just over an hour.  Eugenio Rodriguez, the 70-year lead singer, said: "Para nosotros venir a Los Angeles es como venir al cielo" (For us, coming to Los Angeles is like coming to heaven. "Como venir al Paraiso" (Like coming to Paradise), he continued.  They are a long way from their home, Cuba, on a tour that will take them to nine U.S. States.

Here is hoping they know that, to us also, an hour of their music was like spending an hour in Paradise.

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Septeto Nacional de Cuba at the Conga Room 4.2.11

Slideshow: Septeto Nacional de Cuba at the Conga Room

Eugenio Rodriguez with Septeto Nacional de Cuba at the Conga Room
Eugenio Rodriguez with Septeto Nacional de Cuba at the Conga Room
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Dena Burroughs has followed events in Los Angeles for the past five years. She is a CSULA graduate with specialties in Creative Writing and Communications. Send your comments to dena@vidasalsera.com. Dena also contributes to CBS Local, and can be read here.

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