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Chucho Valdés Royal Quartet performs "Congadanza"

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Cuban piano legend Chucho Valdés and his Royal Quartet turn up the heat with this performance of Chucho’s composition “Congadanza” from his 2013 album “Border-Free” during their concert on June 12, 2026 — part of the SFJAZZ 2025-26 Season and broadcast on Fridays Live.

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