Camden Opera House’s annual Camden Summer Sounds series of free outdoor concerts continues with Primo Cubano, performing Sunday, Aug. 17, at 4 p.m., at the Camden Snow Bowl, 22 Barnestown Road.

Primo Cubano plays “son,” traditional Cuban dance music dating back to the turn of the 20th century. Guitarist Paul D’Alessio came into contact with this music on a trip to Cuba in 2004 with the Brunswick-Trinidad Sister City Association. He began learning to play the guitar-like “tres” and subsequently formed Primo Cubano, which means “Cuban cousin.”

Camden Summer Sounds attendees are encouraged to bring their own lawn seating and picnics.

Admission is free, though donations are welcome for the opera house’s Community Arts Fund. All dogs must be on leash.

The series will conclude Aug. 24 with The Right Track.

In the event of wet weather, the concerts are held at the downtown Camden Opera House. Any rain location decisions will be made 5 p.m. the day before and posted on camdenoperahouse.com and in social media. 

This summer’s series is sponsored by Maine State Credit Union.