Wednesday, January 21, 2026 · 7:30 PM CST
Beyond Borders: A Journey of Musical Unity
4544 N Lincoln Ave · Gary and Laura Maurer Concert Hall · 773.728.6000
Wednesday, January 21, 2026 · 7:30 PM CST
4544 N Lincoln Ave · Gary and Laura Maurer Concert Hall · 773.728.6000
A weekly showcase of world music and dance featuring the best local and touring talent! Most shows are Wednesday nights at 7:30 PM.
Most World Music Wednesday concerts are free with a $10 suggested donation. TO GUARANTEE YOUR ENTRY MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS IN ADVANCE EITHER ONLINE OR BY CALLING THE BOX OFFICE AT 773.728.6000. Reservations unclaimed 10 minutes before showtime will be released to waiting patrons.

Beyond Borders: A Musical Journey of Unity is a heartfelt, bilingual concert blending Latin, jazz, and world influences. With rich instrumentation and soulful vocals, the show celebrates cultural connection, community resilience, and the power of music to bring people together.
Luis Alfredo is a Mexican-born vocalist and performer whose musical path began at the age of five, inspired by his father and grandfather's deep love for mariachi and traditional Mexican music. Growing up between school performances, civic ceremonies, and cultural celebrations, Luis first developed his voice singing the Mexican national anthem and performing in his hometown's Banda de Guerra. After immigrating to the United States at age thirteen, his connection to music became a bridge - between cultures, between communities, and between his past and his new life.
In Chicago, Luis embraced a broader musical world, falling in love with bolero, mariachi, Latin ballads, jazz, cumbia, salsa, and American soul. Over the years he has performed for families, community organizations, hospitals, senior homes, festivals, and cultural institutions - building a reputation for heartfelt, high-energy performances rooted in identity, resilience, and pride.
His artistic vision has led to the creation of Beyond Borders: A Musical Journey of Unity, a concert that highlights the vibrancy of Latin culture while celebrating the shared humanity found across musical genres.
Luis performs with a multicultural live band directed by musical director Daniel Chávez, a respected composer and multi instrumentalist known for his work in Latin, jazz, pop, and world music. Together, they create an energetic, heartfelt concert experience rooted in culture, unity, and community.