Xiomara Laugart
Arthur's Tavern57 Grove Street, New York 10014
Xiomara Laugart is billed at Arthur’s Tavern for an evening centered on her voice and wide-ranging repertoire. No accompanying musicians or specific program are listed, but the venue presents her as a performer whose singing moves naturally through jazz influences while carrying the rhythmic folk traditions of Cuba. Expect a set shaped by her own interpretations rather than a billed tribute, release show, or guest appearance.
Born in Cuba, Laugart has performed internationally for more than 30 years and recorded over 17 albums. Known in her native country as “The Voice of Cuba,” she is the singer heard welcoming arrivals at Havana’s José Martí International Airport with “Hoy mi Habana.” She was a muse to Nueva Trova artists and has recorded and shared stages with Omara Portuondo, Pablo Milanés, Silvio Rodríguez, and Raúl Torres. After coming to New York, she appeared as a featured vocalist on recordings by Kip Hanrahan, Ellipsis Art, and Jacky Terrasson, and became a founding lead vocalist of the rhythm-driven collective Yerba Buena. The venue praises her range, flexibility, and a sound it calls “liquid” and garrulous, saying she brings each style into her own voice.
Arthur's Tavern is a basement club in the West Village where jazz, Latin, and blues are played with deep roots and modern energy. The stage is small, the room intimate, and the audience sits close to the musicians, often with a few people standing near the back. Shows start around 5 PM and go late, with some sets extending into the early hours. The club has a history of hosting top-tier performers since 2001, including regular appearances by Yuichi Hirakawa Jazz Group. It's a place where music is the center, and conversation flows naturally between the audience and the performers.