International Salsa Magazine - June 2019

Lulaworld Festival brings three Salsa shows Pupy Pedroso de gira Omara Portuondo Diva Cubana

The BIGGEST festival of Europe, the TEMPO LATINOS FESTIVAL, is coming to VicFezensac be there, ENJOY THE PARTY ‘TIL DAWN

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Eric Duffau and his 26-year Tempo Latino’s legacy

The biggest festival in Europe reaches its twenty-sixth edition and its founder told us how this journey began International Salsa Magazine met with Eric Duffau and was able to talk about the beginning of the festival and the history behind the event that houses more than 60,000 people each year.

Mambo, Cha-Cha-Cha, Salsa and Latin Jazz. With his formal apprenticeships, he met the Temp, and with his learning in the streets of Paris, he met a range of Latin rhythms that were combined divinely to form what we nowadays know as Tempo Latino.

Tempo Latino Festival is "The only one". For 25 years has kept its artistic approach in the heart and around Afro-Cuban and Latin Music. Its region, "Occitanie", in the department of Gers, opens up internationally by supporting the cultural adventure. A beautiful project built south pride and prize of risks to produce all these artists.

Eric Duffau is a music lover in all its splendour. He arrived in Paris in 1982, from his small village Vic-Fezensac to devote himself to the formal study of music. He studied classical music, medieval music, jazz, and at the same time, he met 1

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With this idea, he put together a 6-page project and in 1993 he returned to his village to seek the support of all those who wanted to collaborate. This is how in 1994 the first edition of the festival was held with 100 volunteers, becoming known among journalists, the public in France, Europe and the world

Festival’s First Edition 1994 Vincent Sablong

The first edition was attended by 3,500 people with paid entrance, over the years the capacity of this arena up to 7,000 people paying every day, plus those who attend the other locations throughout Vic-Fizensac. Today, more than 60,000 travel to this small village to dance for 4 days in every corner.

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To Vic-Fezensac, that has 3,700 habitants, is preparing itself during the whole year to welcome to a mixed race public and traveler, essential artists or to discover, proposing a festival under the heat of the end of July where everyone will have the freedom to go to the meeting of rhythms, people, flavors and other shared pleasures.

The Tempo Latino’s team is a well-oiled team that leads several projects of front and in which everyone knows what to do. All members of this team are passionate and possess very strong skills and a spirit of solidarity mark.

To pay attention to every detail the festival count with: 7 members of the board | 2 employees 500 volunteers | 22 commissions 2 months of editing before festiva

Volunteers - CASA TEMPO - JUL 2016 @B_Dugros

Some of the great figures in the world of Latin music who have passed through Arènes Joseph Fourniol in 15 avenue Edmond Berges, 32190 Vic-Fezensac are:

Eric Duffau, Celia Cruz, Oscar D’Leon 1998

Israel López “Cachao” Celia Cruz Jimmy Bosch Ósar D’Leon Yuri Buenaventura Willie Colon Ernesto «Tito» Puente Richie Ray & Bobby Cruz And hundreds more in 26 years…

Wilile Colon, Eric Duffau, jimmy Bossh 1999

Where is Vic-Fezensac?

From this year, Mr. Jean-François Labit, will replace Mr. Eric Duffau as president of the Festival.

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Vic in Fesensac in Occitan, is a town and commune in France, located in the Midi-Pyrénées region, department of

EDITORIAL - Europe / France / Vic-Fezensac

Gers, in the district of Auch and canton of Vic-Fezensac. Is one of the last towns in France which still showcases bullfighting. The main feria takes place over the Pentecost weekend. On this occasion, tens of thousands of people gather all night long over the weekend in the tiny streets of the city. It is the first big "feria" of the year in Southwestern France.

Small bodegas crowded with people are open until the morning comes, "bands" (bands of popular Basque or Gascon music) goes on the streets.

At the end of July, the Tempo Latino salsa festival takes place. Night markets ("MarchĂŠs de Nuit") are also held in summer.

Find them everywhere: Web: http://tempo-latino.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/tempolatino/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/tempo_latino?lang=fr Instagram: www.instagram.com/tempolatino Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCRjFUG_

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Nestor Torres If a flute could talk and sing, it would certainly be in the voice of the artist If a flute could talk and sing, it would certainly be in the voice of Nestor Torres, for he speaks through his instrument.

Equally fluent in Jazz, Classical and Latin sounds, his fluid versatility sets him apart.

Nestor’s total command of his instrument allows him a freedom of expression that is at once captivating and liberating, powerful and genuine.

Born in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico, Nestor Torres has played music all his life. His parents (His father, a gifted musician himself, and his mother, an educator and business woman) gave him a set of drums at age 5, and later took up the flute (at age twelve).

He moved to NYC with his family in his teenage years and went on to study at Mannes School of Music and later at the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston.

At that time he was also able to learn to improvise in a style of Cuban Dance music called ‘Charanga’, which helped to shape and develop Nestor’s melodic and danceable sound.

In 1981, Nestor moved to Miami, where he continued to develop his unique sound and a strong following. Since then he has and continues to - tour all over the world.

He has also performed and recorded Ricky

Martin, Tito Puente, Herbie Hancock, Gloria Estefan, and many more.

Nestor Torres has recorded 14 Cd’s to the date. His 5th & 7th records, Treasure of the Heart and My Latin Soul, were nominated for a Latin Grammy, and his production This Side Of Paradise won the Latin Grammy award in the Pop instrumental category on September 11, 2001.

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reflects. “That being said, the fact that I was to receive it on 9/11 gave my work and my music a stronger sense of mission and purpose. Terrorism and violence come from ignorance, anger, and hopelessness.

Music inspires and empowers; it soothes the human heart and enlightens the spirit. I have Conservatory of Music. made it my prime point to create music and • Early improvisational ‘on the job training’ live my life in a way that does just that.” playing in Cuban and Latin Dance bands From that experience, together with a including Ray Barretto, Eddie Palmieri, Celia commission to compose and perform for the Cruz and Tito Puente.

Dalai Lama, Nestor Torres produced Dances, Prayers & Meditations For Peace in • Regular featured guest at the ‘Salsa Meets Jazz At The Village Gate’ series in NYC. 2005.

In his brand new CD, Nouveau Latino, Nestor Torres returns to his Latin roots with a fresh approach, impeccable musicianship, and irresistible improvisations. Featuring songs from stars like Celia Cruz and Ruben Blades, Torres’ interpretations of these great Latin hits appeal to those discovering the songs for the first time as much as those who remember them.

• Has toured Japan repeatedly, including collaborations with Herbie Hancock, and Wayne Shorter.

• Collaborations: with James Moody, Jon Faddis, Chris Botti, Larry Coryell, Hubert Laws, Arturo Sandoval, Michel Camilo, Paquito D’ Rivera, Danilo Perez, David Sanchez, Pablo Zigler, Makoto Ozone, Patrice Rushen, Bob James, George Duke, In addition to his achievements in the studio Wallace Roney, Peter Nero and Clare and on the stage, Torres is also recipient of Fisher, among many, many others. two honorary doctorate degrees; one in 1994 from Barry University, and the other in • Jazz Festivals: Capitol Jazz Festival, JVC 2000 from Carlos Albizu University, for his Jazz Festivals; in Los Angeles and in NYC commitment to youth education and cultural with Eddie Palmieri; Aspen Snowmass; Maui; Heineken in Puerto Rico and exchanges.

Dominican Republic; Sedona; Atlanta….

NESTOR TORRES: Facts & Career Highlights Among many others.

• Symphonic: Has performed with the New • Classical and Jazz flute studies at Mannes World, Singapore, Springfield Missouri, School of Music, and New England Charleston, Signature (Tulsa, OK), Puerto 9

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Rico, and Stanford Symphonies; Philly Pops Orchestra; and the Naples, Florida; Malaysia, and Florida Philharmonics.

• Recordings to date (14): ‘Colombia En Charanga’, ‘Afro Charanga Volume 2’, ‘No Me Provoques, ‘Morning Ride’, ‘Dance of the Phoenix’, ‘Burning Whispers’, ‘Talk To Me’, ‘Treasures Of The Heart’, ‘Canciones Primeras’, ‘This Side Of Paradise’, ‘My Latin Soul’, ‘Sin Palabras’ (Without Words),‘Dances, Prayers & Meditations For Peace’, and ‘Nouveau Latino’.

• Grammys: His Latin-jazz composition “ Luna Latina” (from Treasures of the Heart) was nominated in 2000 for a Latin Grammy as well as his CD ‘My Latin Soul’ in 2002. In 2001, he won a Latin Grammy for his CD ‘This Side of Paradise’.

• Two Honorary Doctorate degrees from Miami-based Universities – one in 1994 from Barry University and the other in 2000 from Carlos Albizu University – for his commitment to youth education and cultural exchange as an Ambassador of Peace and Culture.

Current location: Miami, FL USA General Manager: Ivette Delgado/ nestortorrescontact@yahoo.com Influences: My Father, Hubert Laws, Miles Davis,Tito Puente, Richard Egues & Orchestra Aragon Press contact: Wanda Jimenez/ nestortorrescontact@yahoo.com Representative: The Jazz Agency e-mail: info@thejazzagency.com Telf.:818-813-5299 www.facebook.com/NestorTorresMusic/

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OMAR NEGRÓN released his most recent Salsa single “PRUÉBAME” Enjoy the new hit of this Salsa Fina solist Omar Negrón, Salsa Romántica’s exponent, former singer of El Conjunto del Amor, Chaney and Willie Rosario and his Orchestra, launched their new tune “Pruébame” on March 5th, 2019. This emblematic song by internationally renowned singer José José with arrangements by Victor Gamez was recorded between Venezuela and Paris Studios in Tampa, FL. Genre: Salsa Lyric by Rafael Pérez Botija Arrangements by Victor Gamez Release: 2019 Available: https://store.cdbaby.com/cd/omarnegron6

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LOS VAN VAN returns to Lehman Center Performing Arts to celebrate their 50th Anniversary

For this special concert the Cuban legendary orchestra will join with the most popular lead Los Van Van vocalists: Mario “Mayito” Rivera and Pedro Calvo Lehman Center for the Performing Arts presents the return of Grammy-winning dance orchestra, FORMELL Y LOS VAN VAN, who bring direct from Cuba their blend of Afro-Cuban, disco and funk back to Lehman Center to celebrate their 50th Anniversary on Saturday, June 1st at 8PM.

Heralded as Cuba’s greatest dance orchestra known worldwide for their iconic live performances, Formell y LOS VAN VAN features three of the late founder Juan Formell‘s children: Samuel Formell (Leader and Drummer/Timbalero) , Juan-Carlos Formell (Bassist) and the family’s International Salsa Magazine

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youngest daughter, Vanessa Formell (lead vocalist).

BIO: Formell y Los VAN VAN, nicknamed the “Cuban Music Train,” is regarded as one of the most influential bands in the history of 20th century Cuban popular music. Founded in 1969 by Juan Formell when he was 27 years old, the band pioneered Songo, a hybrid rhythm that blended Cuba’s native folkloric son music with the go-go of the 1970s and has electrified dance floors in Havana for over forty-five years.

The band’s original members were: Juan Formell (bandleader, bass player, and songwriter), Cesar “Pupy” Pedroso (piano, songwriter), and Jose Luis “Changuito” Quintana (drums and timbales). Each one were music conservatory trained from a young age and were fascinated with the soul, go-go and disco music that dominated U.S. radio.

They named their dance band “Los Van Van” (which literally means “they go-go”) after the go-go fad, and pioneered the hybrid of son and go-go music – Songo – which can now be found throughout Latin jazz, pop, and world fusion. And if the genius of Songo wasn’t enough, they also developed the complex rhythmic style that became known as Timba that was adapted by other bands in the ‘90s. Los Van Van soon became one of the best-known Cuban groups in the world, maintaining a loyal fan base throughout 13

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Latin America, Europe and Japan propelled by hits such as: “La Sandunguera,” “Anda, Ven y Muévete,” “Te Traigo” and “Yuya Martinez.”

In 1993, Changuito left the band and was replaced by Formell’s son Samuel who also proved to be an outstanding composer as evidenced by the song: “Te Pone La Cabeza Mala”, the title track of one of their best albums.

Although American politics hindered their ability to break into the U.S. market, their popularity in the U.S. grew throughout the ’90s, and the band toured the U.S. for the first time in 1997, including a memorable concert at Lehman Center.

Two years later, Los Van Van was honored with the GRAMMY® Award for Best Salsa Performance for their fifteenth album, Llegó...Van Van -- Van Van is Here and in 2013, the Latin Recording Academy awarded Juan Formell with a special Grammy for a Lifetime Achievement of Artistic Excellence.

With over 40 albums to their credit, Formell y Los Van Van’s 2015 album Homenaje A Juan Formell: La Fantasia, was 80% completed at the time of Juan Formell’s death in 2014 and was finished under the direction of his son Samuel with another son, Juan-Carlos Formell.

The album’s release on Reyes Records in December, 2014 was on the 45th anniversary of the band’s founding and it features several of the band’s hit dance tracks refreshed with contemporary arrangements as well as many new songs

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including the widely popular: “Somos Diferentes”, “Todo se Acabó” and “La Moda”. Sony Music released it worldwide in 2016 and it earned a 2017 Grammy nomination for the Best Tropical Latin Album.

The group’s most recent album “Los Van Van son La Patria” is scheduled to be released on Cuba’s Engrem label later this summer.

BIO: Mario “Mayito” Rivera is nicknamed “El Poeta de La Rumba” for his ability to vocally interpret all forms of Cuban music in both modern and traditional styles with a colorful range that can be powerfully dynamic or tender and soft. He was born in Pinar del Rio, Cuba, and has degrees from both the Escuela Nacional de Arte and the Instituto Superior de Arte. After college, he joined the band of Cuban singer Albita Rodríguez and played bass in Grupo Moncada. From 1992 to 2011, Mayito was the characteristic voice and face of the extremely successful Cuban band, Los Van Van. He sang many of the band’s salsa hits, for which he was rewarded with a Latin GRAMMY® and two nominations.

Date: Saturday, June 1st Show: 8:00PM Cost: $50 - $100 Venue: 250 Bedford Park Boulevard West Bronx, New York 10468 Low cost onsite parking available for $5!

BIO: Pedro “Pedrito” Calvo is a popular Cuban-born vocalist known for his charismatic and unique singing style which often includes clever word play and expressive rhythmic vocal sounds.

Pedrito started his professional career singing with his father’s orchestra and years after with several Cuban orchestras including: La Riviera, La Orquesta de Julio Valdés, and La Ritmo Oriental with hits such as: “Mi Socio Manolo” and “Aquí el que Manda es Mulé”. He was the most famous for his time (1974-2001) with Los Van Van, where he was part of the infamous lead singing trio of Los Van Van along with Mayito Rivera and Roberto Hernández.

Event Details: www.LEHMANCENTER.org

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Nicky Marrero, an Award Winning Master Percussionist, Innovator and Educator.

Born in the Bronx, in 1950; recorded his first album “El Malo� with Willie Colon in 1967.

Still in High school, he joint Eddie Palmieri, performed and recorded with the Fania All Stars, Dizzy Gillespie, Machito, Ringo Starr amongst so many more.

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His unique talent left a mark on sound in style through his creativity and boldness of breaking with tradition and creating his own to this day.

The most recorded, versatile and dynamic Puerto Rican Percussionist of his time.

Exciting News!!

Latin Master Percussionist Nicky Marrero is taking on a few more private students.

How about you?

Do you share the passion and dedication to reach a higher level as a professional, student and or serious hobbyist with one of the best?

So email your details to Nickymarrero@gmx.com do not miss out on this unique opportunity to broaden your knowledge and advance your own skill and technique under the guidance of a true, World class Award winning Master of his Craft.

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"Across 110th Street" after, in 2010 for "Viva La Tradición" and again, in 2019 for “Anniversary” as Best Tropical Latin Album), will perform as usual in the Salsa tradition and its rich musical heritage on the stage of this important Latin Venue in New York at the beginning of this month.

After of its successful Canada Tour SPANISH HARLEM ORCHESTRA returns to U.S. in June 2019 Celebrate with the orchestra its 16th anniversary and third Grammy award in the Saturday Night Salsa at West Gate Lounge on June 8th BIO: This Three-Time GRAMMY® award-winning orchestra (in 2004 for the second album of their artistic career 17

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This band of the new age since its inception has been under the direction of the pianist, composer and arranger, from South Bronx, Oscar Hernández. Spanish Harlem Orchestra (SHO) has managed to earn the reputation of the true "Voz del Barrio" for its Hardcore rhythm on each of its albums, sophisticated arrangements and meticulous quality musical productions. Likewise, SHO has a contagious energy on the stage that fills to the Salsa Dancers with enthusiasm throughout the four continents: America, Asia, Europe and Oceania.

This orchestra with four Grammy nominations, 16 years of trajectory and six recorded albums will bring the tradition of Salsa to your home with the musical excellence that has characterized them for almost two decades and always arriving in new places. For more information about Spanish Harlem Orchestra, please visit www.spanishharlemorchestra.com Dates: Saturday, June 8th Doors open at 8:00PM Venue: 26 Route 59 Nyack, New York 10960 Website: www.WESTGATELOUNGE.com

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Yerba Buena Gardens Festival continues to bring Latin music with the best of Salsa and Latin Jazz during June 2019 Enjoy Jesús Díaz and his QBA, Latin Jazz Youth Ensemble of San Francisco and Edgar Pantoja & The Afro-Cuban Tribe in the open spaces in the city of San Francisco for free The series Let’s Go Salsa @Jessie! includes Jewish Museum). This series takes place on in this Festival: Jesús Díaz y Su QBA on the third Thursday of each month. (No partner June 20th in the open-air salsa dance party necessary!) in Jessie Square (near the Contemporary

JESÚS DÍAZ Y SU QBA DATE: Thursday, June 20th TIME: 6:00pm – 7:30pm VENUE: Jessie Square is located on Mission Street between Third and Fourth Streets, San Francisco, next to St. Patrick’s Church and the Contemporary Jewish Museum.

PHONE: (415) 543-1718 COST: FREE

BIO: Jesús Díaz arrived in the United States from Cuba in 1980, seeking opportunity. Since he settling in the Bay Area some three decades ago, the percussion virtuoso, songwriter, vocalist and educator has performed with everyone from Carlos Santana to Andy Narell, and Tito Puente to Celia Cruz.

He’s been a key member of many of the region’s leading Latin ensembles, and in the late ’90s became a bandleader in his own right, founding the powerhouse 10-piece dance group QBA, which specializes in the hard-grooving Havana style known as TIMBA. Know more details of his trajectory on his website: www.jesusdiazqba.com International Salsa Magazine

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EDGAR PANTOJA & THE AFRO-CUBAN TRIBE DATE: Thursday, June 27th TIME: 12:30pm – 1:30pm VENUE: Esplanade, Yerba Buena Gardens. Mission St. between 3rd & 4th Sts., San Francisco, CA PHONE: (415) 543-1718 COST: FREE

LATIN JAZZ YOUTH ENSEMBLE OF SAN FRANCISCO DATE: Thursday, June 13th TIME: 12:30pm – 1:30pm VENUE: Esplanade, Yerba Buena Gardens. Mission St. between 3rd & 4th Sts., San Francisco, CA PHONE: (415) 543-1718 COST: FREE

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One of the West Coast’s leading Cuban bands, Edgar Pantoja and the Afro-Cuban Tribe is a rhythmic powerhouse designed to deliver Pantoja’s original compositions. It’s a book that combines Cuban roots sources of rumba, son, and timba with international rhythms of samba, Moroccan Gnawa, jazz and funk. Born in Santiago de Cuba, Pantoja has spent more than two decades touring and collaborating with an international array of stars, including: Rubén Blades, David Murray, Angelique Kidjo, and most recently as pianist/keyboardist and arranger for Cuban conga maestro, Pedrito Martinez. Pantoja’s Afro-Cuban Tribe brings together a brilliant cast of Cuban players, such as: David Lechuga-Espadas (Guitarist), Ernesto Mazar Kindelán (Bassist), Carlitos Medrano (Percussionist) and Josh Jones (Drummer). Keep yourself up to date with the Edgar Pantoja and the Afro-Cuban’s events through: www.facebook.com/edgarpantojapiano/

Under the leadership of Dr. John Calloway, the Latin Jazz Youth Ensemble of San Francisco has served as One of the West Coast’s leading Cuban bands, Edgar Pantoja and the Afro-Cuban Tribe is a rhythmic powerhouse designed to deliver Pantoja’s original compositions. It’s a book that combines Cuban roots sources of rumba, son, and timba with international rhythms of samba, Moroccan Gnawa, jazz and funk.

Born in Santiago de Cuba, Pantoja has spent more than two decades touring and collaborating with an international array of stars, including: Rubén Blades, David Murray, Angelique Kidjo, and most recently as

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pianist/keyboardist and arranger for Cuban conga maestro, Pedrito Martinez. Pantoja’s Afro-Cuban Tribe brings together a brilliant cast of Cuban players, such as: David Lechuga-Espadas (Guitarist), Ernesto Mazar Kindelán (Bassist), Carlitos Medrano (Percussionist) and Josh Jones (Drummer). Keep yourself up to date with the Edgar Pantoja and the Afro-Cuban’s events through: www.facebook.com/edgarpantojapiano/

Upcoming June Programs Betsayda Machado

Poetic Tuesdays with Litquake

Date: Saturday, June 1st Time: 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Date: Tuesday, June 11th Time: 12:30pm - 1:30pm

Latin Jazz Youth Ensemble Date: Thursday, June 13th Time: 12:30pm - 1:30pm

Garba in the Gardens

Native Contemporary Arts Festival

Let’s Go Salsa @Jessie!: Jesús Díaz y Su QBA

Date: Saturday, June 15th Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Date: Sunday, June 16th Time: 12:00pm - 3:00pm

Date: Thursday, June 20th Time: 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Edgar Pantoja & the Afro-Cuban Tribe Date: Thursday, June 27th Time: 12:30pm -1:30pm

FREE| OUTDOORS| FRESH Full Summer Schedule: www.YBGFESTIVAL.org

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DANILO Y ORQUESTA UNIVERSAL in one and only performance this month at FLAMINGO CONFERENCE RESORT AND SPA

Prepare to an evening in the company of the best Hard Salsa and practice this tropical dance with multiples dance lessons for all levels Enjoy the experience and connection with Salseros of the San Francisco Bay Area in the Saturday Night Live Salsa organized by Santa Rosa Salsa located in the spaces of Flamingo Conference Resort and Spa, which has achieved its fame for the Latin Live entertainment it offers.

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Bio: When Danilo Paiz was a child, his grandfather took him to the rehearsals of his Big Band era Jazz group. His grandfather, Francisco Perez, known in Nicaragua as Pancho Perez, was the director and saxophonist of both his own groups, "The Black Cats" and "La Centroamericana". These bands played the music of Benny Goodman, Glen Miller, Perez Prado, Artie Shaw and other music of the '50s.

This early exposure to Jazz gave Danilo a strong foundation for his composing skills and in his unique and original vocal style.

In his extensive musical career, this compositor has played with talent and internationally known musicians, such as: Ray Baretto, Ruben Blades, Mary Wilson of the Supremes, Benny Velarde and his Super Combo, Ray

Valentin, among others.

Danilo demonstrates some of his best work on bongo and vocals on the Ruben Blades' CD titled "Ruben Blades and Son del Solar, Live!�.

More about his Biography as well as Event Dates through http://www.danilo-y-universal.com Join Danilo y Orquesta Universal for a night of Salsa Dura!

Purchase your Tickets NOW at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/DA NILO-Y-ORQUESTA-UNIVERSAL-AT-T HE-FLAMINGO-june-8-2019-tickets-6 0293323955 The Flamingo Conference Resort and Spa Details: Venue: The Flamingo Conference Resort and Spa. 2777 4th St. Santa Rosa, CA 95405

Phone: (707) 545-8530 Age: +21 with ID FULL BAR | DRESS TO IMPRESS | FREE PARKING Website: www.SantaRosaSalsa.com

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15th Annual DC's Capital Congress arrives to captivate Latin rhythms lovers

From June 20th to June 24th enjoy dance Salsa, Bachata, and other Latin styles in this safe, family-friendly environment in the largest Salsa Festival in the DC area Get ready for 4 days of social dancing, workshops, performances and seminars with instructors, performance teams and the hottest DJs. Be a part of the Latin experience speaking the language of dance!

In the DC's Capital Congress since 2005 instructors from around the world teach daily dance workshops to all levels. In addition, each evening will have the maximum fun with the dance and live music performances keeping your feet in moving all night long.

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During this weekend, DC’s CAPITAL CONGRESS offers you: Attend dozens of workshops taught by highly qualified dance professionals. You will learn basic, intermediate and advanced skills in the main Tropical rhythms: Salsa, Bachata, Kizomba & Zouk Enjoy performances by renowned artists Saturday Night Salsa concert starting the midnight Performances at 9PM Salsa & Bachata Bootcamps 3 separate party rooms Party until 5AM every night

Live Music: Three artists will show their entire repertoire to the excited audience in a Night to remember: Herman Olivera “El Sonero Del Siglo XXI” (He has been cranking out Salsa Dura and traveling the world sharing his love for Nuyorican Salsa), Edwin Ortiz Band Leader of La Mafia Del Guaguanco -For the third time- (La Mafia Del Guaguanco, 30 Years Strong in the DC Area), and Los Hacheros (NY).

Herman Olivera “El Sonero Del Siglo XXI”: Date: Saturday, June 22nd Show: 12:00AM For one night only! Herman Olivera “El Sonero Del Siglo XXI” at DC’s CAPITAL CONGRESS. With 2 Grammy’s, 4 Grammy nominations and over 45 albums credited, the hardest Sonero will be performing on Saturday, June 22nd.

“El Sonero Del Siglo XXI” is a salsa singer from Newark, New Jersey. He began his career in New York City, where he earned his reputation as a "Sonero". His voice has literally permeated the sound of the forceful Salsa from the 1980s to the present, with credits in albums of International Salsa Magazine

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respectable Latin artists, such as: Tito Puente and Eddie Palmieri, among many others.

Hermán achieved international recognition in the early 1980s as the lead singer of "Conjunto Libre", a legendary salsa group that had the main hits: "Decidete", "No Me Echen La Culpa", and "Elena Elena".

Likewise, he went on to form recording

and acting collaborations with the important Salseros People, including: Johnny Pacheco, Ray Barretto, Machito's Orchestra, among many others. Since the late 1990s, Hermán Olivera also assumed the prestigious lead vocalist role of the Eddie Palmieri Orchestra, and in 2014 he recorded his debut album "La Voz del Caribe" with Salsaneo Records launched in North America one year later.

The 15h Annual Capital Congress is the flagship Salsa Event in the DC Area!

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Canada / Toronto

2019 LULAWORLD FESTIVAL brings three Salsa shows for this summer and fall concert series Alvaro Benavides, Alto Voltage, Yulaysi Miranda Ferrer, Adis Rodriguez Galindo, Marta Elena, Lengaïa and International guests, local super stars and emerging projects fill this year’s edition with Salsa and much more rhythms LULAWORLD 2019 kicks off featuring preview performances highlighting LULAWORLD’s international lineup at Dundas West Fest from June 7th to June 8th. Dundas West Fest, Known as the street party, is a local celebration of creativity and diversity that strives to be participatory and inclusive. This summer festival season, is the perfect opportunity to experience and be part of Toronto’s exciting multiculturalism, learn a song in Spanish, and experience incredible music, food and drinks from across the globe!

The rest of the days of June, LULAWORLD 2019 continues with almost 150 artists will participate in over thirty performances, lessons and workshops in its usual spaces.

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Beyond the festival, the Lula summer and fall concert series promises to be the most exciting to date in Canada!

The complimentary beginners dance lesson at 9:00PM is a perfect party starter and will set you up with some cool new dance moves that you can try next with the live band & DJ Venue: Lula Lounge. 1585 Dundas Street West Toronto, M6K 1T9 Doors Open: 6:30PM Reserve your dinner table: 416- 588 0307 View Lula's menu: www.lula.ca/dinner-menu

The 14th annual LulaWorld Festival has something for every music and dance lover!

Concert Series: ALVARO BENAVIDES & ALTO VOLTAGE Date: Saturday, June 8th || Show: 10:15PM || Dance Lesson: 9:00PM DJ SANTIAGO VALASQUEZ will be spinning a dance floor friendly mix of Salsa, Merengue, Bachata and more.

Admission: $20 at the door (Includes dance lesson) Expect hard-hitting, super-charged Nuyorican-style Salsa when Venezuelan-born and NYC-based, Benavides (of Pedrito Martinez Group fame) joins Luis Orbegoso & Alto Voltage for a night of high-energy repertoire created in the great Salsa cities of Toronto and New York.

The complimentary beginners dance lesson with Baila Boogaloo Dance is a perfect party starter and will set you up with some cool new dance moves that you can try next with the concert.

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TRES ESTRELLAS DE SALSA Date: Friday, June 14th || Show: 10:15PM || Dance Lesson: 9:00PM DJ JIMMY SUAVE will be spinning a dance floor friendly mix of Salsa, Merengue, Bachata and more.

Admission: $15 at the door (Includes dance lesson) Havana-based, Cubadisco-winner, Yulaysi Miranda Ferrer joins Toronto vocal stars: Adis Rodriguez Galindo and Marta Elena for a night showcasing three leading Cuban women singers, backed by collaborator Sean Bellaviti and his big salsa band Conjunto Lacalu.

LENGAĂ?A SALSA BRAVA NG Date: Saturday, June 15th || Show: 10:15PM || Dance Lesson: 9:00PM DJ SANTIAGO VALASQUEZ will be spinning a dance floor friendly mix of Salsa, Merengue, Bachata and more.

Admission: $20 at the door (Includes dance lesson) Direct from Montreal, this award-winning Nuyorican- Puerto Rican inspired salsa orchestra is led by Guyanese trombonist Giany Despointes, performing original compositions and arrangements featuring baritone saxophone and three trombones.

This Montreal band with 12 talented members crowned as the best Salsa Band 2017 at the Canada Latino Awards.

Event Details: https://www.lula.ca/LULAWORLD-2019 https://www.dundaswestfest.ca

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Europe Croatia - Spain - England - France Germany - Georgia - Romania - Rusia Carmen Aular

Augusto Felibertt

Europe / Croatia / Opatija & Rovinj

Summer Sensual Days in Opatija & Rovinj 1.- Summer Sensual Days in Opatija After breaking the ice in Opatija in 2018, they're coming back in 2019 - bigger and better!

14th - 17th June 2019 in Opatija, Croatian Monte Carlo.

A cozy, summer boutique festival of sensual dances with special attention to details, selected artists and well-designed workshop program. Live the experience and join our dance family in the beautiful setting of charming Opatija known as Croatian Monte Carlo.

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FROM JUNE 14TH UNTIL JUNE 17TH 2019 IN OPATIJA What can you expect?

Charming location A limited number of participants Top quality instructors Specially designed workshop schedule Special open air welcome party Rising Talents for all of you who want to perform on an international stage with your group Master classes Separate bachata and kizomba floor After parties Spectacular open air castle event Dance points with the most mesmerizing views Exclusive hotel offer

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Workshops, social and parties in one venue Free transfer for all people who buy any combination of Opatija and Rovinj passes ...and much, much more!

Instructors Ricardo & Paula (ALC) Isabelle & Felicien Albir Rojas Nemanja & Carolin Korke & Judith Gaby & Estefy El Tiguere & Maria Junior & Carolina Azael & Jomante ...more to be announced....

DJs DJ Babacar DJ Katrin DJ Chad DJ Pingusso DJ Mister Francois DJ El Tiguere DJ York DJ Khalid ...more to be announced...

Accommodation Special offers available in our official hotels Hotel Gardenija (https://goo.gl/ctX47S), Hotel Imperial (https://goo.gl/4Ji1vW), Hotel Adriatic I https://goo.gl/rHL45J) and Hotel Adriatic II (https://goo.gl/r2SqEW).

Special discount for HB - with breakfast and dinner included.

Check it out!

20 ARTISTS

4+ UNIQUE LOCATIONS

40+ PARTY HOURS

60+ COUNTRIES 8 DJS

40+ WORKSHOPS

2 DANCEFLOORS

How to get there?

For more info on arrival and closest airports check out this page: https://goo.gl/tGLYR3 Need help?

No problem! Contact us at info@salsa-adria.hr, we're here to help :) For more info on everything check out the official website www.summersensual.com/opatija and follow our official FB page at https://www.facebook.com/seasunsexy/.

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2.- Summer Sensual Days, Rovinj Summer Sensual Days is a top sensual experience uniting a wonderful Mediterranean location with the festival program thus providing an unforgettable adventure to a couple of thousands of bachata and kizomba dancers coming from all around the world.

Exceptional sensual experience gathering dancers from all over the world in search of relentless social dancing, partying, high-quality workshops and unforgettable special events. *Join our sensual family in one of the most romantic towns of the Mediterranean.*

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FROM JUNE 17TH UNTIL JUNE 24TH 2019 IN ROVINJ What to expect?

Bachata, Kizomba and more Over 50 international remarkable artists Top sensual Dj´s Professional and carefully designed workshops High-level prefestival days workshops on Wednesday and Thursday Show performances of world top artists Beach parties every day Super sensual pool party on Sunday Hot boat trips Unique special events Dancing out in the open After parties 4+ dance floors Dance floor animations Shopping area Huge dancing courtyard with bars, chill area and stands Mediterranean cuisine Mingling, dancing and tonnes of amazing experiences :)

30 ARTISTS

10 60+ UNIQUE COUNTRIES LOCATIONS

120 PARTY HOUR

6 BEACH PARTIES

11 DJS

110 WORKSHOPS 4+ DANCEFLOORS

Check out the website at http://www.summersensual.com/rovinj Tickets available at https://www.salsa-adria.hr/our_events/next_events/rovinj _summer_sensual_days_2019

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Croatian Summer Salsa Festival

World's unique #seasunsalsa festival welcome to Croatian Summer Salsa Festival, Rovinj! This year we're celebrating our 15th anniversary - and this is one anniversary you don't want to miss.

Feel the energy of a festival which makes the whole town dance salsa. Beaches, hotels, streets, old tobacco factory, squares, islands - the whole town is a dance floor for a couple of thousands of visitors from all around the world, living and breathing salsa.

Imagine,

experience, be part of it!

Dear dance friends, join the 15th-anniversary edition of the world's unique sea & sun festival gathering salsa, mambo & Afro-Cuban enthusiasts from all over the world. Join the audience of 5000 dancers coming from across the globe for non-stop social dancing, top-notch education program by top artists in the industry and memorable special events you can find only in Rovinj. *Become a part of a 15 years old salsa family.*

FROM JUNE 24TH UNTIL JULY 1ST 2019 IN ROVINJ What to expect?

Focus on mambo, salsa & Cuban Over 60 international remarkable artists Top DJ’s Professional and carefully designed workshops High-level pre-festival workshops, on Wednesday and Thursday with a placement International Salsa Magazine

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for intermediate/advanced dancers Beach parties every day Famous pool party on Sunday Crazy boat trips Unique special events which include dancing in a vineyard Dance points - dancing in the street from Monday till Wednesday Welcome party with an exclusive concert of Havana D’Primera and Alexander Abreu Gran Fiesta open-air party with shows and a live concert by El Chino y la Diferencia on Friday Show performances of the world's top artists After parties 5+ dance floors Animations Shopping area Huge garden with bars, chill area and stands - and space for dancing of course Mingling, dancing, whole lotta fun and tonnes of surprises Spotlights There are some things in life that you really don't want to miss.

Pool Party powered by Brugal This is it - the mother of all pool parties

Grande Fiesta powered by Medea Setting the town on fire

Dance points in the Town Open air party on the main town square

50 ARTISTS

10+ UNIQUE LOCATIONS

3 BIG CONCERTS

10 BEACH PARTIES

65+ COUNTRIES

100 WORKSHOPS

15 DJS

5+ DANCEFLOORS

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Europe / Spain / Canary Islands

Timbachata 2K19 The biggest dance festival in the Canary Islands! Enjoy one whole week with master classes, theme parties, and fun activities for the experience of a lifetime. An amazing line up with the #1 dancers in bachata and cuban salsa, and hundreds of Timbachateros from all over the world...more than a congress, an experience!

Canary Islands, Maspalomas Bachata, Reggaeton, Salsa Cubana Beach, Indoor, Outdoor, Resort Boat Parties, Full Board, Masterclasses, Shows, Social Room, Workshops 03rd Jun 2019 - 10th Jun 2019 Week Program!

10 parties!

12Masterclasses, 40+ Workshops, Boat, Beach, Pool, 1.000.000 moments waiting for you!

7 DAYS of activities, master classes, workshops and non/stop parties in the BIGGEST festival of the Canary Islands!

Friday 07th June is the kick-off of the weekend activities in Timbachata.

Registration starts at 11:00 in the hotel lobby

The main workshops will start midday, then we will present all the artists and staff on the Poolside Stage for an afternoon of intensive learning with our favourite instructors!

At night we premiere some amazing shows during our brand new TROPICOOL PARTY. Fresh summer vibes for a colorful night of dancing!

Saturday we will continue with the main workshops at Vistaflor...and on the evening we all show our fantastic sun tan in the WHITE PARTY....remember to come dressed in white!

Sunday we finish the festival with some big stuff! The last workshops will take place before lunch...and afterwards, everything breaks loose during the crazy POOL PARTY! More info: www.timbachata.com

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Europe / Spain / Lloret de Mar

10th International Afro-Cuban Guaguancรณ Festival

20th - 24th June 2019 Mar, Spain

Lloret de

For the 10th Anniversary we propose to remind you all the best and most special moments of these 10 years and highlight those contributions which the Guaguancรณ Festival has given to the world from its maximum objective: Give Knowledge, as exclusive: And you will Know the Truth and Truth will make you Free.

Experience with us unique international competitions: - Buscando al Rumber@ (Rumba Columbia) - TIMBA competition - Rumba Guaguancรณ competition - Son Competition 45

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Nearest airports: GIRONA (GRO) - 23.53 km BARCELONA (BCN) - 78.28 km More info $ Passes: http://www.guaguancofestival.com

Improve your dance knowledge and skills.

Workshops with live music for different levels: - beginner - intermediate - advanced - teachers (150 Euro FullPass) Be ready to dance every night!

Meet new friends!

Have fun!

Follow the energy of Live Cuban Music!

Share your love to Afro-Cuban culture!

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Europe / Spain / Barcelona

La invitación es para este 1 y 2 de junio a unirse a ¡Ritmo Salsa y Color!

Para todos los amantes de la Salsa y Bachata, del sol y el mar, celebramos un fin de semana en uno de los hoteles de mayor referencia de El Maresme, el Hotel Don Ángel de Santa Susana, situado cerca de la playa con un espacio amplio, único e iluminado para bailar y comida deliciosa.

Disfruta de talleres de Salsa, Bachata, Son, ChaChaCha, Rueda, Aquagym y más.

Shows de baile con artistas y alumnos y en la noche continúa la fiesta para seguir bailando con buena música y animaciones Con la presencia de de varios artistas como Miguel y Nelson desde Madrid, Julio & Josy, Jorge & Wualexa, Susana Salvador, Joan Alarcos, Cavallers, Agatha & Silvie, entre otros.

El precio por persona es de 65€ pensión completa con vino y agua + talleres + shows + fiesta.

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Siguenos por Instagram @salsaritmoycolor

Europe / UK / London

The biggest weekly Saturday Kizomba dance party in London. Clube Vicio is where the world embraces Africa through music and dance. Consider this the place to be for Kizomba, Semba & Tarraxinha indulgence.

The classes are fun yet detailed, designed to prepare you to dance with feeling and rhythm so you are ready to explore your African spirit.

ADDRESS: PRICE: Adulis Restaurant (basement level) 2 Classes & Party - £15 online / £18 44-46 Brixton Road, London, SW9 6BT on the door 1 Class & Party - £15 on the door Party - £10 Book your tickets here for discounted prices: kizombaaddiction.com/store

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TIMES: 8 pm - Technique class with Bangolano 9 pm - 3 levels of Kizomba steps with Bangolano, Riquita and Mikumba 10 pm - 3 am - Party with residents DJ Bangolano & DJ G-Sousa COURSES: We also provide courses within a structure that will save you money.

Course topics fall on dates as follows: 1-7: Musicality 8-14: Body Movement 15-21: Sensuality 22:28: Lead & Follow To book a course go to http://kizombaaddiction.com/courses/ or call us on 0800 999 1119 for direct assistance.

VIP TABLE: To book the table for exclusive use, please get in touch with us by email or text or ask the door staff on Saturday night.

BIRTHDAY DEAL TRAVEL: 1. 2 mins walk from Oval underground station.

2. Free parking is available on single red line on Brixton road after 7 pm and on the side roads too!

3. Buses from Vauxhall 185, 436 36 stop close to the venue. Buses from Brixton 35, 45 and 59 stopping close to the venue.

URLs: Website: https://go.evvnt.com/422049-0?pid=2924 Facebook: https://go.evvnt.com/422049-2?pid=2924 Twitter: https://go.evvnt.com/422049-3?pid=2924 Tickets: https://go.evvnt.com/422049-4?pid=2924 49

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CONTACT US: 1. E-mail: info@kizombaaddiction.com 2. Website: www.kizombaaddiction.com 3. Webstore: www.kizombaaddiction.com/store 4. Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/kizombaaddiction 5. Bangolano Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Bangolano/ 6. Instagram: www.instagram.com/kizombaaddiction/ 7. Twitter: www.twitter.com/kizombaaddict 8. Freephone number: 0800 999 1119 9. International - Whatsapp: +447886471393

KIZOMBA... So Good, It Will Become An ADDICTION...

Venue Details: Adulis Restaurant, 44-46 Brixton Road, London SW9 6BT, United Kingdom.

Time: June 1st, June 8th, June 15th & June 22nd 8:00 pm - 3:00 am.

Category: Classes / Courses | Creative & Performing Arts | Dance.

Artists / Speakers: Syed Ali. Prices: Classes For 2 Hours - On The Door: GBP 18.00, Class For 1 Hour - On The Door: GBP 15.00, Classes For 2 Hours - Online Price: GBP 15.00, Party: GBP 15.00.

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Europe / France / St. Tropez

St. Tropez Salsa Festival - June 27th to July 1st

The Salsa Festival welcomes you every year, in one of the most beautiful sites of the CĂ´te d'Azur. In the heart of the Gulf of St Tropez, enjoy 5 days of party and dance, by the sea, to the sounds of Latin rhythms!

The Concept : * Experience a unique Salsa experience in the Gulf of Saint Tropez. * Discover an exceptional location by the sea. * Benefit from all the services on the spot (spa, swimming pool, restaurants, bars ..)

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Located in the Gulf of St Tropez, Port Grimaud, the village of "Prairies de la Mer" welcomes you in an exceptional setting.

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organization of the festival. Opposite St Tropez, the 3rd largest holiday resort France offers great accommodation Diversity: Polynesian type of homes is integrating perfectly with exotic vegetation of the village, to more traditional bungalows.

In the village, everything is designed to make your stay pleasant: Many shops and services, restaurants, snacks and bars.

During these 4 days, you will discover a plateau of more than 50 professional artists: dancers, musicians, teachers, DJs, all bathed in the purest tradition of Latin and Afro Caribbean.

No need to drive or to arrange long runs, everything goes on the spot! You have everything close to hand, on the edge of the sea, in Saint Tropez in an idyllic setting!

Salsa Festival Program Thursday 07:30 p.m. to 09:30 p.m.: beach cocktail, rueda cabana & samba de roda on the beach 09:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.: live concert "Los Cubanitos" From 10.30: dj dancing evening (2 rooms - Latino & Kizomba) Friday 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.: workshops 7.30 p.m to 9.30 p.m Cocktail 09:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.: shows.

From 11.00: DJ dancing evening (2 rooms - Latino & Kizomba)

Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.: workshops 3:00 p.m. to 6.00 p.m: afternoon 100% BACHATA with Djs 09:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.: Live concert "Maxima 79" + shows From 11:00: dj dancing evening (2 rooms - Latino & Kizomba) Sunday Dress code of Sunday night: WHITE PARTY 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.: workshops 3:00 p.m. to 6.00 p.m: afternoon 100 % KIZOMBA with Djs From 10:00: Closing party. (1 room Latino / Kizomba) WHITE PARTY Beach Cocktail + Animations Thursday We welcome you to a drink on the beach, feet in the warm sand. Dances on the sand (salsa, Kizomba, bachata etc ...), animations with all participants.

Fresh cocktails with or without alcohol served by the sea. During this introduction of the festival, rueda, afro lines etc.. will be achieved.

Friday Cocktail Fresh cocktail with music before Friday shows.

Live Concert Thursday, Saturday 2 live concerts outside, during the festival.

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Shows Friday & Saturday The shows with the 40 artists WILL BE OUTDOORS! In turn present on stage with each a proper artistic universe: Salsa, Kizomba, Afro-rumba, Bachata etc ... The artists meet you every evening for dancing Afters muy caliente! They will be waiting for you on the dance floor Dj Dancing Evening Every evening we offer dancing evenings with 6 internationally renowned DJs! Each DJ will play his play-list with a very personal style: Mambo, Timba, Kizomba, Semba, Bachata, Merengue, Afro House, Reggaeton ...

The evenings are held in 2 locations: One dance room for Salsa puertorican, new-york, bachata & Cubana. another one for Kizomba, Semba, Afro House, Zouk. Each location will have a bar to enjoy a drink or a good mojito.

SUNDAY NIGHT PARTY: DRESS CODE WHITE! Official website: www.salsa-festival.fr Contact ticketing: 0033659145561 info.salsafestival@gmail.com Contact lodging: 0033494790909 Accommodation: Prairies de la Mer - 04 94 79 09 09

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Europe / Germany / Cologne

Cologne Salsa Congress 7th - 9th of June 2019 Can´t wait – CSC 2019 will be an unforgettable weekend! CSC is the perfect place for dancers who appreciate the really best of Salsa, Bachata, Kizomba & NEW CUBAN in Cologne. For three days, DJs and artists from all over the world will present breathtaking shows, selected workshops and music at its finest.

This Time on 5 Areas, the spacious location provides more room for dancing & workshops a perfect dance floor, the latest technology for atmospheric lighting and impressive sounds and, of course, a free parking area. A 4-star H+ hotel is located within 1min walking distance, offering very special conditions for CSC-participants.

We spare no efforts to make it happen again: an amazing, high quality dance experience, but fair prices. Cologne Salsa Congress 2019 is going to be a blast!

Venue Workshops, Day Socials, Shows & Parties Bürgerhaus Hürth (Friedrich-Ebert-Straße 40, 50354 Hürth) H+ Hotel Köln Hürth (Kreuzstraße, Theresienhöhe 99, 50354 Hürth) Free shower possibility Just Fit Light Friedrich-Ebert-Straße 17, 50354 Hürth

Please note: The number of Presale passes is limited.

Please make sure to book your tickets in advance!

We are happy to welcome you!

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Hotels H+ Hotel Köln Hürth Kreuzstraße 99, 50354 Hürth Reservation: +49 2233 94400 H+ Hotel is fully booked for Friday and Saturday Code for Sunday: Cologne Salsa Congress (only by phone) Double or single room with breakfast – 90,-€ per night Hotel – Restaurant Burghof www.burghof-huerth.de Krankenhausstr. 26, 50354 Hürth Reservation:+49 2233 74677 Code: Cologne Salsa Congress (only by phone) Single room without breakfast – 41,-€ per night Double room without breakfast – 62,-€ per night K-Apart Hotel & Boardinghouse Hürth www.k-apart.de/en/ Hans-Böckler-Straße 150, 50354 Hürth Reservation:+49 2233 959980 Code: Cologne Salsa Congress (only by phone) Double room without breakfast – 90,-€ per night breakfast – 10,-€ per person

More info & Programm: http://colognesalsacongress.com

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Europe / Romania / Galati

Danubian Salsa Festival

We are happy to announce you that the gates of the 6th edition of the DANUBIAN SALSA FESTIVAL™ Galati-Romania are now opened, the event taking place on the 26th-30th of June 2019.

We want this edition to be remembered with a smile on everyone’s faces and the 5 days we have prepared for you to be transformed in a vacation full of dancing, colours and joy for your eyes and souls.

The novelty of this edition stands in the 3 bootcamps held by: Ricardo y Karen – for the salsa lovers, Tony Pirata & Lydia Laprade – for the kizomba addicts, and Marco Espejo & Sara Panero – for the ones in love with bachata.

Join us to our regular location, Bora Bora Complex Galati, in a new fitting with two dancing rooms and two dancing terraces, which will fulfil the new design, and which will have least one interactive activity, day and night.

We are keeping the tradition of presenting you high-level shows,

welcoming world-wide known artists, along with the best national performers which will be the protagonists of amazing shows, some of them being presented as premiers, exclusively for the Danubian Salsa Festival.

Also, we are very pleased to have with us some of the best dancing schools in Romania, through which the teachers, performers and guests will leave their mark on this unforgettable edition.

Dear friends, don’t forget! Danubian Salsa Festival means guaranteed fun on afro-latin rhythms. So let’s party!

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After 06.01.2019 * Full Pass: 89 EURO * Party Pass : 79 EURO * Party Pass Friday : 50 EURO * Party Pass Saturday: 50 EURO * Party Pass Sunday: 40 EURO Accommodation You have listed here some of the partner accommodation units of the event within which you can get special prices: Hotel Faleza * Hotel Belvedere * Hotel Mercur * Hotel Magnus*** Hotel Galmondo ** For further information regarding booking at special prices negociated by the organizers, please call the phone number mentioned at Contacts or by email contact@danubiansalsafestival.ro Lunch is served with in the Bora Bora Complex, between 12 and 3 PM, and dinner between 6 and 8 PM. Kindly remember: smoking is not permitted in the party rooms and during the workshops. There are designated areas for smoking within the venue.

Contact: Mircea Pavalescu mircea_pavalescu@yahoo.com Geanina Pavalescu +40746383420 mircea_pavalescu@yahoo.com ( English)

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More info: https: www.facebook.com/events/401 952440544067/

Europe / Russia / St. Petersburg

BIG RUSSIAN TOOSA TOOSA in Russian means a very big party! Do you like to party as much as we do?

Fans of the Cuban music from all Russia will gather in the middle of the white nights in the most cultural city of Russia - St. Petersburg to over dance up to exhaustion, to be pumped over on full from leaders of Russian salsa movement and “party like a Russian” in the company of adherents.

The date is to June 21st from June 23rd!

Waiting for you: • Live music.

• Top dancers of Russia.

• Top teachers of Russia.

• Top DJ’s of Russia.

• Dancing battles.

• Discussion salsa community.

• An excursion across St. Petersburg.

• White nights.

• Crazy TOOSA. Don’t be scared! Just come and join! Gonna be fun!

More info: http://www.salsapass. com/en/events/big-rus sian-toosa

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Asia / Japan / Tokio

10th Japan Bachata Festival 2019 Artists: -Alex & Desiree -Pablo & Raquel -Ryu & Amalia -More to come What you can enjoy?

Shows Parties Workshops Competition Master Class Salsa Room Bachata Room Kizomba Room Passes https://japankizombaf estival2019.peatix.com / Visitor Passes (Japan non residents) https://www.eventbrite .com/e/10th-japan-bac hata-festival-2019-ticket s-54687651237 ID required when check in.

People staying in Japan 6 months or more are considered Japan residents.

Date: June 14th - 16th Place: First Place Tokyo (Hotel Lungwood) Tokyo to, Arakawa ku, Higashi Nippori 5-50-5 B2F www.firstplacetokyo.jp More info & Programm: www.facebook.com/events/1886861101360308/ Contact: bachatarepublic@yahoo.co.jp Hotels Event Hotel: -Hotel Lungwood http://www.hotellungwood.tokyo/ Hotels near venue: My Stays Nippori www.mystays.com/en/hotel/tokyo/hotel-mystays-nip pori/ APA Hotel TKP Nippori Ekimae www.apahotel.com.e.ju.hp.transer.com/language/sh utoken/tkp-nippori-ekimae.html Hotel Sunny www.hotelsunny.co.jp/m/ Tokiwa Hotel www.tokiwahotel.com/smart/detail.php?pg=english

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Asia / Georgia / Batumi

Seasky Salsa Kizomba & Bachata Beach Festival Have fun in Salsa Paradise! Are you ready?

Let's go!

The BIGGEST Festival in Georgia!

June 14th -16th 2019 6th SeaSky Salsa Kizomba & Bachata Festival!

30 Instructors 13 DJs 40 workshops 3 dance floors On the beach in BATUMI Wine and BBQ in the mountains Pool Party Enchanting continuation of the festival in 2019!

We prepare for you a lot of surprises!

Briefly about the main and updated: 1. Place holding Batumi, Georgia.

2. The time of the meeting is June 14-16, 2019.

3. Two days pre and three days after party on the beach and in the mountains.

4. Shish kebabs from our Caucasian friends.

5. The sea of wine or wine and the sea.

6. Fantastic tours of beautiful Georgia.

7. Old friends and new acquaintances.

8. Contemplation of the dawns on the beach.

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9. Georgian feast and "toastology."

10. Unforgettable rest, after which you will need to rest.

You remember well how cool it was at all the past SeaSky. Get ready! All repeat!

The official program of SeaSky 2019 Thursday walking tour around Batumi is free of charge for all participants of SeaSky 2019.

Please note that Thursday pre-party will take place in Batumi center! The location is not confirmed yet. The information about it will be posted soon.

Friday "Mountain Escape" BBQ party is not included in any of the passes. It will have to be booked in advance (for extra charge).

Đ?ccommodation Accommodation on the first line in the hotel or on the second line in private hotels (guest houses) near the sea coast.

Living in 4 huge private houses in Gonio near the ancient fort of the Roman Empire. 8 km to the center of Batumi. There are 2, 3, and 4-bedrooms. There is a pool and BBQ places. 1-minute walk to the sea.

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Guesthouses (budget option) for our participants are located just behind the hotel Mgzavrebi. So it’s still very close and convenient to get to the workshops and parties.

will be about $ 12. Duration for about 5 hours.

If you want to arrive before the festival dates or stay after, you need to book a room with representatives of the festival in your city/country, or directly by email: klimenko.pav@gmail.com. Room rates are on the page "Price".

Festival location - Mgzavrebi Apart Hotel. The complex of Mgzavrebi Apart Hotel includes 4 buildings on the 1st line near the sea.

All parties, workshops and activities will be there.

Gonio, 15 Andrea Pirvetsodebuli III Alley. (6km from Batumi airport)

If you come to the Festival alone, you can write to email klimenko.pav@gmail.com or PM on the festival page in FB, we will help you find a roomie.

According to the experience of previous years, the best offers on flights for June appeared during the period February - March. It is more convenient to fly to Batumi. It takes 10 minutes from Batumi Airport to the place of festival accommodation by public transport or taxi. The cost of public transport is +/- 0.20$, taxi - +/- 3$.

You can also consider Kutaisi airport a more budget option. Low-cost Wizzair flies there. You can get to Batumi by shuttle bus. The duration of the trip is about 2 hours, the price is +/- 10$.

Location Party Location!!!

See you at SeaSky in Batumi!

Important information Purchased passes to other names will not be re-registered. If for some reason you do not manage to go, solve all questions through representatives of the organizers of the festival.

More info: http://seaskysalsafest. mozello.ru https://www.facebook .com/events/4887900

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Festival Internacional Cubarumba Tataguines in memoriam en su segunda edición.

El centro Nacional de Música Popular convoca a participar en el Festival Internacional Cubarumba Tataguines in memoriam en su segunda edición.

Ha celebrarse en la Habana del 28-30 de junio del año 2019. Con el objetivo de Honrar la memoria de Tata güines, Estimular la creación artística de agrupaciones de rumba desde la comunidad, incentivar proyectos infantiles sobre la base del género folclórico y musical, destacar el valor social de la rumba como patrimonio intangible de la humanidad.

Asimismo, realizar un taller nacional e internacional a partir de la necesidad pedagógica para fortalecer la nacionalidad cultural por parte de los estudiantes de artes en cuba sobre la base de la figura de tata güines fundamento primordial que impulso la proclamación Rumba como Patrimonio intangible de la humanidad. Con esta meta exhortamos a todos los jóvenes, estudiantes que deseen participar en el Festival mediante las siguientes tematicas: Temáticas: 1.

Prácticas educativas culturales 2.

Valor potencial de transformación de la teoría percutiva de Tata güines.

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Principales factores que frenan o facilitan la descendencia del genero Rumba como modalidad de la percusión.

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Valores éticos y estéticos promovidos por la práctica de la percusión 5.

Retos para perfeccionar técnicas percutivas 6.

Creación y promoción del arte cubano 7.

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avance cultural. Experiencias cosechadas y retos para el presente y futuro inmediato.

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Otros La sede tendrá lugar en el Club Nocturno Turf Programa General: Rueda de prensa Jueves, 13 de junio 2019 Local: Club Nocturno El Turf Dirección: Calle F entre Calzada y Quinta Vedado Hora: 2pm Participación: Prensa-Radio-Televisión-Invitados Duración: 1h Brindis por el Tata Lugar Casa Museo Tata güines HORA: 3 PM Programa del evento: Jueves, 27 de junio 8:00 Gala Inaugural Sala Avellaneda del Teatro Nacional Elenco Sujeto a cambios • Tata guines Jr • Makuta Flow • Rumbansoc • Ronald y su explosión Rumbera • Denis y su swing • Vania Borges • Iannna Bamboleo Viernes, 28 de junio Local: Club Norturno El Turf 9:00 Conferencia Inaugural 10:00 Receso 10:30 Talleres de percusión y baile 12:30 Grupo demostrativo 1:30 Visita Casa Museo Tata guines 67

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2:00 Almuerzo Cultural Diablo Tun Tun: 4pm a 6pm.

Espectáculo Mujer en la rumba Omini Bata-Rumba Morena 6:30 a 8 pm Grupo Tataguines/Ochareo 10-2am Local: Club Norturno El Turf Espectáculos con grupos de rumba Explosion Rumbera/Rumbavila/Rumbansoc/ Sábado, 29 de junio Local: Club Norturno El Turf 9:00 Conferencia Inaugural 10:00 Receso 10:30 Talleres de percusión y baile 12:30 Grupo demostrativo 2:00 Almuerzo Cultural 3:00 Conjunto folclórico Clave de Rumba/proyecto de niños.

8pm-2am Local: Club Nocturno El Turf Timbalaye /Rumberos de Cuba/Rumbansoc/ Tata güines Domingo, 30 de junio Local: Club Nocturno El Turf 9:00 Relatoría del evento. Entrega de Certificados.

10:00 Receso 10:30 Simposio Asocosalsa Cuba 5:00 Gala Clausura Cine Avenida 10:00 Recepción final.

Proyecto del Festival Comité Organizador del Evento: Víctor Rodríguez García: Dtor Ejecutivo Arturo Soto Martínez: Pdte del Evento Suset Núñez Vázquez: Coord de Eventos CNMP

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Regla Osorio García: Dpto de Eventos CNMP Brigitte Oliva: Productora general Empresa Centro Nacional de la música popular INTRODUCCIÓN El proyecto Cubarumba 2019 Tata güines in memoriam es un previo festival interactivo que consiste en momentos pedagógicos, competitivos, socioculturales que trasladaran la música original cubana, mediante talleres de percusión y baile, interacción con la comunidad así como espectáculos de este género patrimonio intangible de la humanidad, la necesidad evidente y permanente del rescate de las raíces cubanas, y la representación del nombre Tata güines, figura nacional e internacional. Siguiendo esta trilogía como línea cultura, el presidente del festival Arturo Soto Martínez aboga por este acontecimiento.

Realizando investigaciones, se verifica que este festival tiene un alto nivel turístico, lo que provoca una estrategia útil para penetrarles a los turistas acerca de nuestra idiosincrasia y tradiciones, además de regalarles un momento inolvidable a todos los que en ese momento estén presentes.

Si observamos la mirada social, nos percatamos de la motivación de la sociedad en general ya que incentivamos en la comunidad una esperanza de avivamiento cultural, un festival de inclusión en todos los sentidos ya que participa personas de todas las edades y discapacidades. Logrando una interacción mutua que logre como resultado una inclusión de este género musical en la vida diaria y en los gustos de todas las personas que la disfrutan.

Se destaca que los tiempos son cambiantes no obstante es importante tomar acciones para que no se olvide las celebraciones de nuestro origen, se trata de buscar acciones muy frecuentes que trabajen con la cotidianeidad, la exclusividad, la profesionalidad y el buen gusto que mantengan viva esta elección para la juventud no solo de nuestro país sino de todo el mundo Por todo lo antes expuesto se hace evidente la necesidad de este proyecto culturalmente artístico, específicamente en estos lugares donde se concentra mucha multitud extranjera, ya que la misma desconoce la cultura cubana. Apoyándonos en la International Salsa Magazine

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batalla de ideas que tenemos diariamente por el rechazo a la identidad nacional, es evidente, permanente y necesario este proyecto que afinca las raíces, que recuerda lo pasado, que divulga nuestro presente y que por encima de todo lo escrito aumenta el amor por la cultura cubana.

DESARROLLO Objetivos: • Honrar la memoria de Tata güines • Estimular la creación artística de agrupaciones de rumba desde la comunidad • Incentivar proyectos infantiles sobre la base del genero folclórico y musical.

• Destacar el valor social de la rumba como patrimonio intangible de la humanidad Temáticas: 9.

Prácticas educativas culturales 10. Valor potencial de transformación de la teoría percutiva de Tata güines.

11. Principales factores que frenan o facilitan la descendencia del genero Rumba como modalidad de la percusión.

12. Valores éticos y estéticos promovidos por la práctica de la percusión 13. Retos para perfeccionar técnicas percutivas 14. Creación y promoción del arte cubano 15. Joven rumbero, posibilidad de avance cultural.

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MODALIDAD DE PARTICIPACIÓN • Delegados • Estudiante • Músicos • Invitados CUOTAS DE INSCRIPCION: DELEGADOS Extranjeros………………50 cuc incluye participación en el evento, certificado y-o créditos.

Cubanos …………………….250 cup incluye alimentación, participación, certificación y o créditos Estudiantes cubanos ……………..125 cup incluye alimentación, participación, certificación y o créditos OBJETIVOS DEL PROYECTO OBJETIVO GENERAL Realizar un festival de rumba de índole internacional a partir del valor artístico de la figura de tata güines en el mundo sobre la base de la proclamación Rumba como Patrimonio intangible de la humanidad Objetivos: • Honrar la memoria de Tata güines • Estimular la creación artística de agrupaciones de rumba desde la comunidad • Incentivar proyectos infantiles sobre la base del genero folclórico y musical.

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• Destacar el valor social de la rumba como patrimonio intangible de la humanidad

Objetivos Específicos Acciones Indicadores Participantes Responsables • Honrar la memoria de Tata güines Realizar el Festival Cubarumba Tataguines in memoriam Conciliación Empresa, Patrocinadores, Comité Organizador Pdte del Evento • Estimular la creación artística de agrupaciones de rumba desde la comunidad Talleres teorico-practicos de baile y percusión,presentación de agrupaciones juveniles en actividades del evento Conciliación con Artex,Egrem.

Población cubana y extranjera Comité Org • Incentivar proyectos infantiles sobre la base del genero folclórico y musical.

Población Beneficiaria: Directamente la población que se beneficia es la cubana y la extranjera ya que de alguna manera el proyecto va dirigido a educar, incluir , transformar la cultura de esto tiempos que repercute a esta población.

Para ello se necesita su entera participación, en un primer orden la atención que es muy importante, después el interés por el baile y la percusión y el decline que forma el gusto por este género musical.

Destacando además la importancia de la inclusión social de las personas con discapacidad podemos mencionas que el festival tiene el honor de promover grupos de distintas discapacidades.

Ejemplo de la incursión de la cultura en Cuba.

Actividad en el Conjunto folklorico nacional de cuba sede de socialización de proyectos infantiles Direccion del Palenque,Produccion Comité Org Pdte del Evento Destacar el valor social de la rumba como patrimonio intangible de la humanidad Actividad la mujer en la rumba, la rumba mas longeva,la rumba y su juventud, la rumba si te incluye Directores de agrupaciones Produccion Pdte del Evento International Salsa Magazine

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Omara Portuondo anuncia gira mundial

La cantante cubana Omara Portuondo emprenderá una gira mundial en abril que la llevará en una primera etapa a plazas de Estados Unidos y Europa, anunció la artista en conferencia de prensa.

“Omara es Cuba” da nombre al periplo que arrancará el día 19 en el Regent Theater, de la ciudad de Los Ángeles, y tiene conciertos programados en Nueva York, Chicago, Holanda, Hungría, Singapur, Corea del Sur, Canadá y Francia, entre otros países, en algunos de los cuales se presentará por última vez.

Para el mes de noviembre la Novia del feeling, como también se conoce a la artista, tiene previstas actuaciones en Suramérica en escenarios de Argentina, Chile y Uruguay.

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el pianista Roberto Fonseca, Andrés Coayo (percusión), Ruly Herrera en la batería y el bajista Yandy Martínez.

Fonseca manifestó que es un honor compartir escenario con Portuondo a

a quien considera una cantante universal que ha pasado por todos los estilos pero siempre manteniendo su cubanía.

El repertorio del tour incluirá clásicos interpretados por la artista a lo largo de su carrera incluyendo algunos de su paso por el Buena Vista Social Club, proyecto “todos estrellas” del que Portuondo fue la voz principal desde su creación en 1997.

La artista de 88 años de edad es una de las cantantes cubanas más exitosas y queridas de Cuba, su discografía abarca una treintena de títulos y ha grabado con los más notables artistas cubanos y foráneos.

Galardonada con el Premio Nacional de Música (2006), fue también merecedora de un Latin Grammy al Mejor Álbum Tropical Contemporáneo en 2009 por su disco Gracias.

Omara Portuondo, El Último Beso en la Old Town School of Folk Music Han pasado cuatro años desde que Buena Vista Social Club concluyó su gira "Adiós" y casi tres desde la última vez que vimos a Omara Portuondo en Chicago.

Así que fue con una medida de emoción y temor que recibí la noticia de que la legendaria diva cubana regresaba a Chicago el 1 de mayo.

Emoción, porque a diferencia de su concierto de 2016 en el Symphony Center, actuaría esta vez en la íntima y acústicamente perfecta escuela de música folclórica de Old Town.

Temor porque el título del concierto fue "El Último Beso". ¿Podría ella, a la edad de 88 años, finalmente retirarse? En una entrevista que hice con ella para Agúzate en octubre de 2016, ella declaró rotundamente: “¿Retiro? ¡Solo

soy una niña! Están sucediendo algunas cosas buenas, una película documental, muchas ideas, grabaciones... Estoy agradecido de hacer lo que más amo”.

Se desconoce si alguna vez volvemos a ver a Omara Portuondo en Chicago, así que este podría ser nuestro último beso.

Pero como deja claro en esta nueva entrevista, ciertamente no es de ella.

Una cosa es segura. Querrás estar en la Old Town School el 1 de mayo cuando presenten "Omara es Cuba - El Último Beso".

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" UPY PEDROSO UN P EMBAJADOR DE LA MÚSICA CUBANA EN EL MUNDO" En esta ocasión me siento muy orgulloso de poder hablar directamente con un embajador cultural, recientemente nombrado por el Instituto Latino de la música, el líder de los que son son y uno de los fundadores de la tan famosa orquesta los Van Van, el gran Cesar Pupy Pedroso, maestro de maestros, como lo hemos denominado para esta ocasión.

Buenos días maestro, de antemano agradecido por el tiempo que nos brinda para todos los lectores de la International Salsa Magazzine y el portal www.salsamundi.com.

Cuando hablamos de la bella Isla de Cuba es imposible no pensar de forma automática en su rica y milenaria cultura musical, hablamos de una pequeña porción de tierra en el mundo, de ese largo Caribe, pero vaya que está llena de los más exitosos músicos de la historia de los ritmos latinos. Todo radica en las influencias españolas y africanas que llegaron a la Isla desde hace cientos de años, esa raza que se creó desde las cuerdas y el tambor, de lo blanco y lo negro, del canto y del baile.

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“Bueno acá muy contento de poder conversar un poco con ustedes y agradecido que deseen hablar de este servidor” Maestro ya con 19 años de fundación con Pupy y los que son son maestro, coméntenos de cómo nace la idea de fundar esta gran orquesta después de hacer bailar al mundo entero con los Van Van.

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“La idea del proyecto ‘’ Los que Son Son’’ surge a partir de una grabaciones que realicé (estando en Los Van Van) con temas de mi autoría interpretado por interprete de renombre internacional.

(Omara Portuondo, Rolo Martínez, Xiomara Laugart, Raúl Planas, Caridad Cuervo, Pedro Calvo, Raúl Planas etc…etc..)a partir de ese momento me surge la idea de hacer otro disco con otros interprete, Con una editora alemana, y el disco se llamó César Pedroso y Los que Son . Ya llega un momento donde iba de gira con Van Van y venían los bailadores con los discos, para que se los firmara, y es entonces que me surge la idea de formar una orquesta y abandonar Van Van y llamarla ‘’ Los que Son Son”. ’’ ¿Por qué Pianista?

“En mi casa cuando nací ya había piano, mi papá pianista, y siempre los hijos quieren ser como los padres, y yo no iba ser la excepción, independientemente que me gustaba desde pequeño el piano.” ¿Qué tema considera la bandera del nuevo transitar de Pupy Pedroso? cuando abre su orquesta " Temas del nuevo transitar: temas como ‘’ Que cosas tiene la vida’’ ‘’ ‘’Un loco con una moto’’ ‘’ Mamita pórtate bien’’, ‘’ Me están llamando ‘’ y por supuesto ‘’Seis semana”."

¿Cuéntenos la historia de la pieza musical "De la timba a Pogolotti" nos habla de un cambio en su vida?

"De la Timba a Pogolotti: Surge a partir de un solo de piano que yo hacía en ‘’ Sandunguera’’ y Pedrito Calvo me identificaba, como ‘’ Pupy el sandunguero de Pogolotti’’ y los vecinos de La Timba(barrio donde yo nací) le preguntaban a mis familiares , mayores, que por qué decían de Pogolotti, si yo había nacido en La Timba , entonces yo para estar bien con los dos barrios, cuando hice ‘’ Los que Son….’’ Pues hice ese tema en honor a los dos barrios, porque nací en La Timba, pero me crié en Pogolotti, y todas mis amistades de infancia, son de Pogolotti, yo no tengo amistades en La Timba, y considero que uno es de donde se cría, no donde nace, porque todas las costumbres, amistades, primera ‘’noviecita’’ eran de Pogolotti."

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¿Cual tema es su favorito de la época de oro de Van Van? " Si me hablas de los temas de la época de oro de Van Van, hay varios , de mi la autoría del Maestro Formell y otros míos, por ejemplo del maestro, son varios, “ Mis dudas” ‘’Marilu’’’’ El Penoso’’ ‘’Hay mujeres’’ ‘’Soy todo’’ y de los míos: ‘’ Seis semanas “ Ázúcar’’ ‘’E l Negro está cocinando’’ ‘’ Será que se acabó’’ ‘’Eso está bueno’’, entre muchos otros, vivimos una época maravillosa" Desde agosto del 2018 fue nombrado Embajador cultural por el Instituto Latino de la música ¿Lo considera un logro o un nuevo compromiso?

"Considero las dos cosas, un logro porque no es fácil en un País, con tanto talento y tantos intérprete se me tenga en cuenta para dicho reconocimiento, y a la vez un compromiso, porque estoy en la obligación de no bajar la guardia musical en ningún sentido."

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percusionista de una orquesta muy famosa por aquella época ‘’Arcaño y sus Maravillas ‘’, y creo mucho en la herencia musical porque me considero un producto de ella.

Lo de pianista, es porque mi patrón fundamental era mi papá, del cual copié y aprendí mucho de lo que discretamente pueda ejercitar y de director, porque tuve la dicha de haber trabajado con diferentes directores, Rolando Valdés, Enrrique Pérez, asistía hacerle suplencia a mi papá y con los que estuve más tiempos , Elio Revé y Juan Formell, con Revé estuve 6 años y con Formell 32 y aprendí mucho con ambos directores, tuve esa suerte." ¿A que debe su gran éxito como pianista y director de orquesta?

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“Creo que para ser bueno en cualquier carrera, lo fundamental es que te guste y tener aptitud para ello, creo que la música no se escapa de esa regla, porque te puede gustar, pero si no tienes aptitud, no pierdas tu tiempo, y quizás si tienes aptitud y no te gusta, puede que con el tiempo te guste y te enamores de la misma, así que la aptitud es lo fundamental” ¿Cuál es su mayor referencia o influencia dentro de la música?

“Mi mayor influencia es el Son, me encanta el Son, la rumba, el guaguancó, en fin la música cubana y la música brasilera, el jazz, pero mi mayor influencia es El Son."

público, eso significa que estamos en la batalla, y el país que más músicos viven de la música es Cuba" ¿Háblenos de los proyectos 2019? ¿Nuevo disco? ¿Giras?

"Fundamentalmente comenzar el próximo disco, la salida de un documental de una gira que estamos realizando por Cuba y algunas presentaciones en el exterior, para a finales de año reaparecer nuevamente en Europa, con uno de los hits bailables de Francia: ‘’ Pasándola bien‘’, hago un paréntesis, aclaro que hay países donde prevalece la música nuestra (El Son,

Actualmente, ¿Cómo ve a la timba dentro de la isla de cuba? ¿Minimizada por el Cubaton o líder de los ritmos locales?

"Yo creo que en todos los tiempos, han existido diferentes géneros musicales, que han estado en la preferencia del bailador, en la época del Rock and Roll se bailaba con Elvis Presly, con Bill Halle y sus cometas, con Little Richard, pero también se bailaba con Aragón, Benny Moré, Sonora Matancera, entre otras, pero hoy la balanza se inclina más por estos movimientos foráneos, buenos y pésimos, y eso está pasando en el mundo entero, en el área bailable, pero no considero crítica, ni muerta nuestra música bailable, porque hay gusto para todo y cada vez que una orquesta de convocatoria actúa en un escenario al aire libre, se desborda de

La Timba, La Salsa) como Perú y Colombia, los ritmos cubanos siguen de moda, gracias a muchos músicos y orquestas que hacen un gran trabajo por la difusión, a los medios impresos y ahora la onda de lo digitales que bastante que desarrollan nuestro trabajo, fíjate, ustedes son una muestra de ello, esperemos seguir dándole razones a nuestro público para bailar.

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“No compadre, muy sencillo, que los contacten a estos números +573022582306 y +51992630351, son los únicos autorizados a comercializar nuestra gira, queremos estar en todas las ciudades de Latino América.”

Maestro agradecido por su tiempo y por dejarnos conocerle un poco, que sigan los éxitos para los que son son.

“Agradecido con ustedes, gracias por la difusión que realizan a la música popular bailable de mi isla.

Queda dejarles los enlaces de redes sociales de tan importante orquesta para que sigan sus pasos y se enteren del desarrollo de los éxitos de esta gran banda, por facebook: @pupypedroso y los números +573022582306 y +51992630351. en parar en agosto en Colombia, Ecuador y Perú, de igual forma estamos ahorita en planes de ordenar el calendario, para los empresarios o productores que deseen tenernos en sus ciudades, deben contactar a nuestros representantes directos, hablar con ellos es como hablar con Pupy"

¿Qué debe hacer un productor para tenerlos en sus proyectos de latino América?

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Roberto Roena y Apollo Sound celebrará 50 aniversarios en Centro de Bellas Artes Puerto Rico Junio 2019 Mantenerse activo en cualquier profesión por 50 años, no es tarea fácil para nadie. Pero si se trata de una orquesta musical que medio siglo después sigue llevando la música tropical a todos los rincones del planeta, más que una agrupación musical, se convierte en una institución.

Esa es la realidad de la orquesta Apollo Sound y su fundador, el percusionista y bailarín Roberto Roena, que este verano cumplen cinco décadas poniendo a bailar al mundo y lo celebrarán con un gran concierto para conmemorar su trayectoria.

“Vamos a hacer algo grande para celebrar los 50 años. Será en el mes de junio en el Centro de Bellas Artes”, destacó Roena en conversación con este medio.

“Va a ser algo bien chévere. Vamos a cantar los éxitos de la orquesta, tendremos invitados y de todo un poco”, agregó el músico, quien indicó que la fecha exacta será confirmada en las próximas semanas.

La orquesta Apollo Sound se fundó en julio de 1969 y su nombre se deriva del lanzamiento ese mismo mes de la misión espacial Apollo 11, que tenía como objetivo llevar al primer ser humano a caminar sobre la superficie de la luna.

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Su catálogo discográfico incluye más de 20 producciones y entre sus éxitos más sonados figuran “Tú loco loco y yo tranquilo”, “El Escapulario”, “Marejada Feliz” y “El Progreso”, entre muchos otros. En el caso de Rohena, el reconocido músico, de 79 años y natural de Mayagüez, inició mucho antes su carrera musical, a los 16 años, con la distinguida agrupación de Rafael Cortijo y su Combo.

También formó parte del Gran Combo de Rafael Ithier y figuró en el catálogo de estrellas de la famosísima casa disquera Fania y sus All Stars, entre otras colaboraciones.

Fue en el barrio mayagüezano de Dulces Labios donde nació, se crió y dio sus primeros pasos como bailarín. “Dulces Labios es mi barrio. Tengo muchos recuerdos de mis tiempos de muchacho.

De ahí salieron grandes músicos, como Santitos Colón y Mon Rivera”, apuntó.

A sus nueve años, su familia se trasladó a Santurce y cuando apenas era una adolescente, ya se presentaba en la televisión.

Fue descubierto por Cortijo en una de sus presentaciones de baile en el programa La Taberna India y de ahí se convirtió en percusionista de la reconocida agrupación.

Desde entonces, no ha parado de deleitar a sus seguidores con su música. “En estos 50 años, no hay mayor satisfacción que poder

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seguir tocando”, expresó Roena, quien el pasado sábado comenzó la celebración de sus 50 años en un concierto en el Lehman Center of Performing Arts de Nueva York, donde reunió a varios de los cantantes que acompañaron la agrupación en sus inicios, como Sammy González, Tito Cruz y Carlos Santos, entre otros. Además del concierto, Roena no descarta volver al estudio para seguir plasmando su música para la posteridad.

“Esto no significa el final de Roberto Roena y el Apolo Sound. Vamos a seguir hasta que Dios quiera”, sentenció.

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Latinamerica / Panama / Ciudad de Panama

Panamá Salsa Congress Panamá está de fiesta finalizando el mes de Mayo y comenzando el mes de Junio con la 11va edición del Panamá Salsa Congress conocido como "El Espectáculo que hace la Música Visible", el cual se estará realizando en el RIU Hotel & Resorts, donde podrás tener un hospedaje por 3 noches y 4 días, el cual incluye desayuno bufet y FullPass para todo el evento por un costo de $333 dólares.

Habrá shows, competencias, talleres, master clases, poolpartys, bootcamps y after partys, todo para que te sientas como en casa.

momento sabroso con tus conocidos, colegas y/o amigos.

Participaran • Luis Atkinson (Panamá).

• José M. Norato (Panamá).

• Yasuri Fuentes (Panamá).

• Lucia Jiménez (Costa Rica).

• Danny y Judy (Colombia).

• DJ Alberth Moreno (Colombia/Canada).

• Karen y Ricardo (Argentina y Chile).

Toma nota!!! Para este 30 de Mayo al 2 de Junio en Panamá, disfrutando un

Para mayor información: WebSite: http://www.asondesalsa.com.pa/?fbc lid=IwAR0ZyXlGVy63VFAb5H-5XQ6Z _5YR7LB-N7C50nq2rXoXfpOIe-Mz1K u8qe4 Teléfono: +507 6150-1185 Correo: asondesalsa@gmail.com o panamasalsacongress@gmail.com

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Latinamerica / Ecuador / Quito

Ecuador Salsa Congress Aun estas a tiempo de participar en la competencia internacional y nacional (20 categorías), shows, talleres y 3 fiestas sociales del Ecuador Salsa Congress en su 10ma edición, sin mencionar que podrás saber quiénes clasificaran en la eliminatoria del World LatinDance Cup en el teatro nacional de la cultura en Quito, Ecuador.

Se estará realizando desde el 15 al 18 de Agosto, donde participaran los siguientes artistas por los momentos: • Marcos Ferrigno (Italia).

• Karen Delgado y Miguel Fajardo (Cali, Colombia).

• Gerardo Morales y Madian Carrillo (Bachata team / México).

• Jessica Quiles (Puerto Rico/ Italia).

• Eider Rua (Colombia / Dubái).

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LatinAmerica / Mexico / Acapulco

ACAPULCO SALSA CONGRESS Faltan 7 meses para que se realice el congreso de salsa y bachata más esperado de Acapulco, México en el “Grand Hotel Acapulco”, los artistas confirmados por los momentos son: • Aldo &Marie Helene. • Gerardo & Madian. • Salsa con Clave Élite.

• Beto Rojas.

• Jorge & Maria.

• Victor Burgos.

• Carlos Carmona.

• Juan Pedro & Vero. • Vladimir Pineda.

• David & Paulina.

• Karel Flores.

• Yasbeck Cervantes.

• Ernesto & Maritza.

• Mariana Salinas.

• Esteban & Desiree.

• Michel & Anita.

• Feti & Xilo.

• Miguelito Castillo.

• Francisco Vázquez.

• Rodrigo & Bersy.

No te pierdas de un evento de puro shows, talleres, competencias, challenges, conciertos, pool party y un after party; comienza desde el 5 hasta el 8 de Diciembre.

Aprovecha las preventas que mencionan a través de sus redes sociales, no pierdas la oportunidad de comprar tu ticket de entrada, si quieres sabes más contáctalos a través de: Facebook: www.facebook.com/acapulcos alsacongressmx/ Correo: info@acapulcosalsacongress.m x o salsamask18@gmail.com Teléfono: +52 1 5562513984 con Victor Burgos

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Latinamerica / Perú / Lima

DK ESCUELA DE BAILE SALSA Y BACHATA con Deklan Guzman (Dk Style) ¿Conoces el DK Escuela de baile? Es una de las mejores escuelas para aprender los ritmos más sabrosos de América Latina; y su director es Deklan Guzmán actualmente es un productor de Eventos de Bailes Latinos más importante del PERÚ, sin mencionar que es unos de los campeones mundiales de Salsa y Bachata.

Estos son los horarios que nos ofrecen: Los Lunes y Miércoles con los profesores con Joseph R y Delkan.

• Salsa: 19:00 -20:00 hrs.

• Bachata: 20:00 -21:00 hrs.

• Salsa Estilo Femenino: 21:00 -22:00 hrs (Wendy Yactayo) Los Martes y Jueves con los profesores con Joseph R y Delkan.

• Bachata: 19:00 -20:00 hrs.

• Salsa: 20:00 -21:00 hrs.

Los Sabados con los profesores con Beto P y Alexis.

• Salsa: 16:00 -17:00 hrs. • Bachata: 17:00 - 18:00 hrs.

Los Jueves son los Intensivos de Salsa y Bachata con Rugge L desde las 19:00 -21:00 hrs.

Hay 2 promociones • Promo 1: Salsa y Bachata para 1 persona.

• Promo 2: Un solo curso (salsa o bachata) para 2 personas.

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Surquillo, Lima, Perú. Recuerda que estarás aprendiendo con el campeón mundial 7 veces sombrado Deklan Guzmán y matricúlate con él.

Contáctalos a través de: WebSite: www.dkescueladebaile.com Teléfonos: +51 4215412 o Whatsapp +51 940428229 Facebook: DkEscuelaDeBaile Twitter: DeklanGuzman YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCrAY9zA m3XbV-AlWR_QENhA

Latinamerica / Colombia / Cali

Los Cursos de Verano en Salsa Viva & Tango Vivo Comienza el verano en la hermoso país de Colombia y Salsa Viva & Tango Vivo nos ofrece diversos cursos de baile para aprender, conocer gente o pasarla bien con sus amistades, familia y conocidos.

Cuentan con instructores con certificación internacional en programas de acondicionamiento físico y Zumba Fitness. Vive una experiencia de baile única en Santiago de Cali en sus nuevas instalaciones que proporcionan comodidad y un ambiente propicio para ejercitarse a través del baile.

Ya lo sabes!! Beneficia y fortalece tu cuerpo y mente en las sedes de San Fernando y ciudad Jardín; sus horarios son: y ciudad Jardín; sus horarios son: Lunes: 7:00 PM en San Fernando con Mauricio Santana Martes: 7:00 PM en Ciudad Jardín con Jhon Freddy Herrera Miércoles: 7:00 PM en San Fernando con Melanie Álvarez y en ciudad Jardín con Mauricio Santana Jueves 7:00 PM en San Fernando Con Marilyn Medina y en Ciudad Jardín con Jonathan Montoya Sábados: 9:00 AM en Ciudad Jardín con Mauricio Montoya o Jonathan Montoya Para mayor información: WebSite: www.tangovivoysalsaviva.com International Salsa Magazine

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Latinoamerica / Uruguay / Colonia del Sacramento

School Salsa Stars En la Colonia del Sacramento Uruguay a partir del 28 de Noviembre se estará realizando las competencias de escuelas de Uruguay.

Participa en esta competencia y representa a tu escuela y se el ganador.

Solicita tu reglamento a través de deptoventasusc@gmail.com y si deseas saber más sobre la competencia o del congreso visitalos y contactalos a través de su Facebook https://www.facebook.com /uruguaysalsacongress/?re f=page_internal

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