Cuban Roots & Jazz | Jíbaros de Cunagua at Sala Quetzal
The Jíbaros de Cunagua duo brings the warmth and complexity of traditional Cuban music and Cuban jazz to Sala Quetzal, with masterful flute by Ricardo Benítez and piano by Alfred Thompson creating an intimate, richly melodic soundscape inside San Miguel’s beloved Biblioteca Pública. Friends since childhood, the two musicians draw on deep Havana roots and decades of international experience to deliver refined, dance-inflected arrangements ideal for discerning listeners and curious visitors alike.
On Thursday, January 29, 2026, at 5 p.m., audiences can experience this one-of-a-kind program for a 330‑peso donation, directly supporting La Biblioteca’s cultural and educational mission while enjoying an evening that channels the spirit of Cuba into the heart of colonial Mexico. For travelers and expats seeking an authentic, world-class concert in a distinctly local setting, Jíbaros de Cunagua offers a rare chance to hear classic and contemporary Cuban jazz in an intimate Mexican salon.
Organizer
The Biblioteca Pública de San Miguel de Allende, A.C. is a nonprofit cultural center and authorized charitable organization. Guided by principles of social justice, the promotion of the common good, and multiculturalism, its mission is to provide educational and cultural activities that foster harmonious integration within the community. The vision of the Biblioteca is to be a multidisciplinary and inclusive center that meets the community’s demand for training, information, and recreation, facilitating prosperity, peace, and free access to knowledge for all residents of San Miguel de Allende.
Venue
Sala Quetzal is an intimate cultural hall located inside the Biblioteca Pública de San Miguel de Allende, at Insurgentes 25, Centro, C.P. 37700, just a few blocks from the Jardín Principal and the Parroquia. Recognized for its striking mural by artist David Leonardo and its exceptional acoustics, this warm, small‑scale venue—equipped with a grand piano and audiovisual projection—hosts concerts, book presentations, poetry readings, talks, and community classes, offering a refined yet accessible space for the city’s literary and musical life.
