East Harlem, where mambo, salsa, and boogaloo converged to give rise to iconic hits like “I Like It Like That,” “Oye Cómo Va,” and “Boogaloo Blues," where artists found pride, passion, and possibility on every block.
August 8, 7:30 pm
@ Mark Taper Forum
August 9, 7:30 pm
@ Mark Taper Forum
August 10, 2:30 pm & 7:30 pm
@ Mark Taper Forum
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MUSE/IQUE Presents ​
LIKE IT LIKE HARLEM
Salsa, Boogaloo, and the Making of a New Musical Playground in New York City
Presented in partnership with Center Theatre Group​
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The story of East Harlem is the story of how American music is made. It's where mambo, salsa, and boogaloo converged to give rise to iconic hits like “I Like It Like That,” “Oye Cómo Va,” and “Boogaloo Blues.” It’s where cultures came together and artists who challenged the musical status quo found pride, passion, and possibility on every block.
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When Puerto Ricans and Cubans arrived in New York City in the mid-20th century, they ushered in a cultural renaissance in the neighborhood that became popularly known as “Spanish Harlem,” but is also known to many simply as “El Barrio”—the neighborhood.
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In this performance, MUSE/IQUE celebrates the power of community to inspire bold, authentic expression, and we pay tribute to legendary artists like Tito Puente, Celia Cruz, Johnny Pacheco, Pete Rodriguez, and more.
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Presented in partnership with Center Theatre Group. 2025 CTG:FWD programming at the Mark Taper Forum is made possible through the generous support of the S. Mark Taper Foundation. Additional funding is provided by gifts to the Artistic Director Discretionary Fund.
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