Orlando “Maraca” Valle is a Cuban flutist and composer. He directs Orlando Valle Maraca, a highly talented twelve-member group. Named a “visionary” by Chicago Tribune en Espanol, Maraca is considered one of the most popular names in Latin Afro-Cuban Music, from salsa to Latin jazz. His music is a cocktail of fusion and energy that stems from the jazziest improvisations to the most danceable elements of Caribbean and popular Cuban music. The group’s high-level of energy on stage combined with Maraca’s ability to create a spectacle makes their shows unforgettable. Maraca is known for the way he communicates and blends with audiences as well as his musicality throughout a variety of genres. He is celebrated by critics around the world.

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