Spanish Harlem Orchestra Turns Miner Auditorium into a Salsa Navidad Celebration

Written By Steven Roby

Spanish Harlem Orchestra turns Miner Auditorium into a holiday dance floor with its Salsa Navidad program. Led by pianist, arranger, and bandleader Oscar Hernández, the GRAMMY-winning ensemble delivers classic New York salsa dura with blaring horns, tight vocal harmonies, and a percussion section built for nonstop motion.

The band recasts Christmas favorites in clave alongside originals that echo the spirit of their early albums, inviting audiences to sing, clap, and, if the aisles allow, dance. It is a full-bodied holiday celebration in the Afro-Caribbean tradition, powered by one of the finest salsa bands working today.

TICKET INFO

Performance dates, showtimes, and tickets: December 13, 2025, 7:30 p.m., and December 14, 2025, 7 p.m., Miner Auditorium, SFJAZZ Center – tickets at SFJAZZ.org: https://www.sfjazz.org/tickets/productions/25-26/spanish-harlem-orchestra/

Steven Roby

Steve Roby is a seasoned radio personality and best-selling author. Roby’s concert photos, articles, and reviews have appeared in various publications, including All About Jazz, Billboard, Rolling Stone, and Guitar World. He also hosts the podcast Backstage Bay Area.

https://www.backstagebayarea.com
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