Rafa Ferrer Noel's: AFROKAN - Wellington Jazz Festival
Schedule
Sat, 18 Oct, 2025 at 08:30 am
UTC+13:00Location
9 Edward Street, Wellington, New Zealand 6011 | Wellington, WG
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Led by New Zealand’s foremost exponents of Cuban music, Afrokan marks the latest project from veteran percussionist Rafa Ferrer Noel. This premiere performance offers audiences a vibrant and
rhythmically rich exploration of cross-cultural musical dialogue.
A central figure in Wellington’s Cuban and Latin music communities for over two decades, Rafa leads an accomplished octet performing a sophisticated fusion of Afro-Cuban rhythms and contemporary jazz.
The ensemble features Rafa Ferrer Noel, Mikey Trujillo and John Rae (percussion), Jacqui Nyman (bass), Ben Wilcock (piano), André Paris and Ben Hunt (horns).
Doors open 6.30pm
Show starts 7.00pm
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