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onStage at Connecticut College presents the Spanish Harlem Orchestra Nov. 9

October 18, 2007

NEW LONDON, Conn. - The Spanish Harlem Orchestra, led by world-famous pianist and arranger Oscar Hernandez, will go onStage to share the musical essence of New York City´s Latino culture Nov. 9 at 8 p.m. in Palmer Auditorium at Connecticut College.

The Spanish Harlem Orchestra has quickly established itself as a pillar of contemporary Latin music born of the "El Barrio" tradition. The group´s mission is to educate new generations of music lovers in the musical roots of the Spanish Harlem culture - the birthplace for Salsa, Latin Soul, Boogaloo and countless other variants.

Since its debut in 2000, the Spanish Harlem Orchestra has generated three highly-praised albums; the 2002 Grammy nominated "Un Gran Día En El Barrio," the 2004 Grammy award-winner "Across 110th St.," and most recently, "United We Swing."

Tickets are $28, 24, 20; seniors: $25, 21.50, 18; students: $14, 12, 10. For ticket information, call 860-439-ARTS (2787).

OnStage at Connecticut College is presented with support from the Connecticut Commission on Culture and Tourism, The New England Foundation for the Arts, Coca-Cola of Southeastern New England, Pfizer Inc., The Day Publishing Company, The Holiday Inn - New London and Spring Hill Suites by Marriott. Additional support is provided by individual donors.

Among the most selective private liberal arts colleges in the nation, Connecticut College enrolls 1,900 men and women from 41 states, the District of Columbia and 75 countries. The college is known for putting the liberal arts into action through interdisciplinary studies, international programs, funded internships, student-faculty research and service learning. Founded in 1911, the college operates under an 86-year-old honor code. The college is located at 270 Mohegan Ave, New London, about two hours by car from Boston and New York. The 750-acre campus is an arboretum overlooking Long Island Sound. For more information, visit www.connecticutcollege.edu.

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Editor: Two color, hi-resolution photos of the performance are available at www.conncoll.edu/news/. Click "Image Gallery" on the left navigation bar.

For more information contact: Amy Martin (860) 439-2526; a.martin@conncoll.edu