Colombian Night! Verny Varela

Verny Varela is an arranger, composer, singer and flutist who holds a bachelor’s degree in music from the Universidad del Valle in Colombia and an M.A. in Afro Hispanic Studies from Howard University. He performs at Bossa every first Thursday of the month.

Born in Cali and raised in the “Barrio Obrero,” Verny started singing and playing with his father’s band, El Nuevo Son. Verny has sung with Ismael Miranda, Adalberto Santiago and Pete “El Conde” Rodríguez, as well as with members of the Fania All Stars, both in Cali and in Tulua. He’s also toured Europe and the U.S. with Tito Gomez as the lead singer in the Gabino Pampini Band.

Verny co-wrote, arranged, and released his newest album Gracias. “Fuiste Tu,” a single from this album, is already a hit in Cali.

Cost: $10 at the door