Ronkalunga Band at the Blue Note

The Blue Note welcomes the Ronkalunga Band on Thursday, Aug. 21, at 8 p.m. Ronaldo Rodríguez Hernández – Ronkalunga is a singer-songwriter whose sound has earned him recognition in the Cuban musical scene.  Ronkalunga preserves the heritage of traditional music with Afro-Caribbean and contemporary sounds. The band includes Rodriguez, bass player Ernesto Mazar, pianist Julio, percussionist Carlitos Mazar and trumpeter El Niche. Blue Note, 1030 Main St., Napa, www.bluenotejazz.com/napa