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Join us for a special interactive and dynamic musical performance for all ages. Luis Garay’s blend of spicy, undulating South American, Caribbean, and African rhythms is a highly educational and entertaining musical journey, introducing the audience to many exotic instruments. All ages welcome. (FCPS Early Dismissal)
Luis Garay was born in Cordoba, Argentina. He is a classical, jazz and Afro-Latin multi-percussionist, composer, recording artist and educator. He is a former principal timpanist of The Cordoba Symphony Orchestra, founder of the Cordoba Jazz Quartet and former director of Youth Percussionists of Cordoba, and former instructor and director of the percussion ensemble of the Cordoba State Conservatory of Music in Argentina. During his 40 year career, he has performed throughout the Americas and Europe at venues such has the Kennedy Center, Wolf Trap, Department of State, Smithsonian Institution, The Argentine Embassy and Strathmore Music Center.