GroundBeat Concert Series | Salsa at the Shell

Get ready to move to the rhythm! Join us at the iconic DCR Hatch Memorial Shell along Boston’s Esplanade for Salsa at the Shell, an unforgettable evening of live Latin music, youth-powered talent, and community celebration.

Produced by Boston Music Project, the concert features dynamic performances by Boston Music Project youth musicians alongside collaborators from FutureBOS and BCYF Creates. The energy builds with a headlining set by the sensational Angel Subero and Latin Logic—but not before a spirited interactive salsa dance lesson to get everyone up and moving.

Bring a blanket, your dancing shoes, and your crew. Come celebrate the joy of music, the power of community, and the rhythms that bring us all together. Enjoy vendor fair featuring Mexibites, lawn games, and other family friendly activities. We will have a limited number of free picnic blankets and stadium seating chairs we can loan out during the event! 

CONCERT LINEUP

BCYF Creates

Boston Music Project Youth Orchestra

For fifteen years, the Boston Music Project has provided music-based Creative Youth Development programming to thousands of Boston youth. Our team of diverse teaching artists provides weekly music education to thousands of PreK-12th grade students at 30+ Boston schools each year. BMP before, after, and in-school programs provide students with the resources and support to unleash their musical creativity through instrumental and digital music instruction while fostering their social-emotional skills to find success in music, school, and life. Learn more at www.bostonmusicproject.org

FutureBOS BMP Youth Band

Boston Music Project’s Music Workforce Apprenticeship program bridges the connection between youths’ passion for music and their career aspirations. During this paid apprenticeship through FutureBOS, youth work with BMP teachers and guest artists to learn a multitude of skills ranging from music production, audio engineering, and live performance. Students work together to record an original album, produce live concerts around Boston, and connect with industry professionals.

Salsa Y Control

Salsa y Control is Boston’s premier and one of the most beloved dance companies in the area. We offer top quality and easy to follow instruction to get you on the dance floor in no time. Our classes provide a fun and welcoming environment for everyone of all levels. We also have performance opportunities where dancers are inspired to gain more confidence and reach their fullest potential.“Salsa y Control” originated in 1999 with Johnny and Andres, two brothers who perform amazing duets with unique, intricate salsa footwork combinations. Salsa y Control later expanded to include partner dance performances with Johnny and Felicita. In 2003, the three established what we know today as "Salsa y Control Dance Company." Their drive came from the desire to inspire others to express inner emotion through the art of dance. In 2008, the Salsa y Control Dance Studio opened its doors in Allston under Andres and Leah. Today, SyC has grown to be one of the biggest dance companies in Boston with over 80 performing members for multiple dance teams and we continue to offer classes in both, Allston and Cambridge.

Angel Subero and Latin Logic

Angel Subero is a Venezuelan trombonist who attended the Conservatorio Itinerante in Caracas, Venezuela, where he studied with the legendary Michel Becquet. After coming to the United States in 2001, he attended  Boston Conservatory, where he studied with Lawrence Isaacson, and New England Conservatory of Music, where he studied with Douglas Yeo. He also studied with John Rojak at the Aspen Music Festival.

Subero has performed with numerous orchestras, including the Boston Symphony Orchestra, Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra, Boston Ballet, Pittsburgh Symphony, American Composers Orchestra, the Venezuela Symphony, Simon Bolivar Symphony, and the Boston Modern Orchestra Project, to name a few. He has worked with such conductors as John Williams, Seiji Ozawa, Kurt Masur, Sir Colin Davis, Christoph von Dohnanyi, Keith Lockhart, and Robert Spano, among many others.

In the realms of jazz, Latin and commercial music, Subero has appeared with artists such as Bob Brookmeyer, Aretha Franklin, Slide Hampton, Jim McNeely, Claudio Roditi, Danilo Perez, Chris Botti, and many more.

Latin Logic aims to respect and maintain the tradition of old-school salsa, adding a touch of Latin jazz and Afro-Caribbean rhythms to create a fusion of Latin American flavors. The group’s members are some of the most in-demand musicians in the New England area and come from Venezuela, Ecuador, Colombia, Cuba, Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, and the U.S. This diversity of musical backgrounds gives the band its unique sound.

ACTIVITIES, TABLERS, VENDORS

Enjoy food, info sessions and family-friendly activities from Stone Living Lab, Ohana New England Dragon Boat Club, Brookline Bird Club, the West End Museum, the Bubble Guy, and more!

ABOUT GROUNDBEAT

GroundBeat Concert Series fosters opportunities to perform on the Esplanade’s iconic Hatch Memorial Shell for producers and artists across greater Boston who are committed to increasing inclusivity and diversity in Boston’s arts scene. Learn more and register for other concerts on our website. 

EVENT CANCELLATION

In the event of extreme weather or other hazardous conditions, the Esplanade Association will email all participants and post a cancellation notice. Please follow our social media accounts - Instagram (@EsplanadeInBoston)/ Facebook page (@EsplanadeBoston) to keep up to date about potential class cancellations.

LOCATION INFORMATION & DIRECTIONS

NOTE: There is NO PARKING on the Esplanade. Please plan to arrive via one of the options below:

ABOUT BOSTON MUSIC PROJECT

For fifteen years, the Boston Music Project has provided music-based Creative Youth Development programming to thousands of Boston youth. Our team of diverse teaching artists provides weekly music education to thousands of PreK-12th grade students at 30+ Boston schools each year. BMP before, after, and in-school programs provide students with the resources and support to unleash their musical creativity through instrumental and digital music instruction while fostering their social-emotional skills to find success in music, school, and life. Learn more at www.bostonmusicproject.org

ABOUT THE ESPLANADE ASSOCIATION

The Esplanade Association (Esplanade.org) is a nonprofit organization that works to revitalize and enhance the Charles River Esplanade, sustain its natural green space, and build community in the park by providing educational, cultural, and recreational programs for everyone.

Stay up to date with the Esplanade by following us on Instagram (@EsplanadeInBoston) and Facebook (@EsplanadeBoston). Visit Esplanade.org/Events to learn about upcoming events and programs on the Esplanade.