El Ritmo Vive — Part of the Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration

On Saturday, September 20, 2025 at 7 PM, the Old Town Temecula Community Theater welcomed audiences for El Ritmo Vive, the third Old Town Temecula Community Theater concert curated by Gloria and Javier Arjona, and the second year of Hispanic Heritage Month programming under their direction.

The evening showcased the richness and diversity of Hispanic culture in California through the artistry of Latin Grammy–nominated bassist and composer Oskar Cartaya and his ensemble, The Enclave, with special guest singer, Lili Clark, and violinist Diego Mondragón. Together, they delivered a performance that fused Afro-Caribbean traditions, Latin jazz, funk, and soul into an unforgettable concert experience.

🎶 Musician Lineup – Oskar Cartaya & The Enclave

Oskar Cartaya – Bass

Uziel Colón – Piano

Paul González – Drums

Yonathan Gavidia – Percussion

Leider Chapotin – Trumpet

Frank Fontaine – Saxophone

Lili Clark – Vocals

Special Guest: Diego Mondragón – Violin

This concert not only honored the legacy of Latin Jazz pioneers but also celebrated 20 years of the Old Town Temecula Community Theater, a venue dedicated to bringing world-class performances to its community.

In addition to curating special events at the Old Town Temecula Community Theater, Gloria and Javier Arjona are also the curators of the popular series Brazilian & Latin Jazz at The Merc, held every third Friday of the month, which continues to enrich Temecula’s cultural life with intimate concerts featuring outstanding artists (look for their Facebook page, Brazilian & Latin Jazz at The Merc)