Thu, Jun 04
|Downtown Plaza
Maria Alejandra Rodriguez Performing At Lunch Time
Experience the elegant sounds of Maria Alejandra Rodriguez on the Downtown Plaza during Sound Bites Lunch! Blending jazz, bossa nova, and traditional Venezuelan music, Maria brings a beautiful international sound!
Time & Location
Jun 04, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM
Downtown Plaza, Downtown Champaign, Champaign, IL 61820, USA
About the event
Join us on the Downtown Plaza for a special Sound Bites Lunch performance featuring internationally recognized Venezuelan singer and songwriter Maria Alejandra Rodriguez. Known for her expressive vocals and artistic style, Maria blends jazz, bossa nova, Brazilian standards, and traditional Venezuelan music into a unique and elegant live performance experience.
Performing solo with her Venezuelan cuatro, Maria creates a rich sound inspired by her life experiences, Latin American rhythms, and classic jazz influences. Her repertoire includes original music as well as interpretations of timeless songs like Moon River, Summertime, and The Shadow of Your Smile, all performed in her own signature style.
Maria has performed throughout Venezuela, Brazil, Cuba, France, and the United States and has shared the stage with internationally recognized artists across the world music and jazz scene.
Come spend your lunch downtown enjoying live music, community, and the relaxing atmosphere of the plaza. Grab takeout from a…