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INTERNATIONAL SALSA MAGAZINE EDITION 92 AUGUST 2018

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For Only $7.99 PROGRAM INFORMATION: CAST: Releases on Digital: August 28th Mayté Cordeiro (“La Leyenda del Year of Production: 2018 Chupacabras”, “La Leyenda de la Nahuala”) Genre: Animation, Thriller, Comedy Andrés Couturier (“La Leyenda de la Closed-Captioned: Spanish llorona”, “El Agente 00-P2”) Subtitles: English Erick Elias (“Compadres”, TV’s “El Color de la Feature Run Time: 84 Minutes Pasion”) Directed by Alberto “Chino” Rodriguez

PRICE: $7.99 CAST: Arath de la Torre: “Busco Novio Para Mi Mujer”, “The Perfect Dictatorship” Jesús Zavala: “Club of Crows”, “All Inclusive” Marina de Tavira: “Los Árboles Mueren de Pie”, “Efectos Secundarios” Héctor Aníbal: “xXx: Return of Xander Cage”, “Veneno” Directed by Luis Eduardo Reyes

SYNOPSIS: The film's story is focused on the "Charro Negro" historic figure, but also references story elements from the past installments. Picking up from the events of Chupacabras, Leo and his brother Nando are returning home to Puebla. Along the way, Leo encounters the Charro Negro who confuses him, resulting in a girl being cast into the underworld. To fix his mistakes, he enlists the help of his friends. “LA LEYENDA DEL CHARRO NEGRO” COMING SOON!!! Trailer: https://youtu.be/S0HgiQHhiFk 06 | I S M AUGUST 2018

PROGRAM INFORMATION: Releases on Digital: August 21th Year of Production: 2018 Rating: PG-13 (For sexual content and language) Genre: Comedy Closed-Captioned: Spanish Subtitles: English Feature Run Time: 88 Minutes

Juan Campos (Arath de la Torre) has dedicated his life to seducing the most beautiful women with his friend and accomplice, Luis Pani. When they prepare for their trip to the Dominican Republic, Luis falls ill, and Juan is forced to take his nephew Mau (Jesús Zavala), a 20-year-old boy who is going through the depression of losing his first love. While Juan trains Mau in the art of seduction, Teresa D'Ors (Marina de Tavira) appears, the only woman in the world capable of paralyzing Juan. Together, they venture on a journey where they will learn from each other and discover that in love nothing is certain. “CÓMPLICES” AVAILABLE NOW!!! Trailer: https://youtu.be/Sh_BFQX8Qs8

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Zacarias Ferreira & Luis Vargas at La Boom in New York on September 7th Zacarias Ferreira & Luis Vargas Live at La Boom in one Night of Bachata absolutely! Time: 10:00 PM - 4:00 AM Tickets: $30.00 - $60.00 Ages: 21+ Website: http://laboomny.com/fridays/

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Zacarias Ferreira: Zacarías Ferreira is a Dominican bachata singer with a large trajectory. His debut album titled “Me Liberé” was released in 1998 and won the prestigious Dominican music award, the Cassandra. Two years later his second album, El Triste, won the award for him for a second time. Zacarias has recorded 14 albums: Adiós (2001), Novia Mía (2002), El Amor Vencerá (2004), Quiéreme (2005), Éxitos (2006), La Historia de la Voz de la Ternura (2006), Dime Que Faltó (2007), Historia de un Ídolo (2008), Te Dejo Libre (2009), Lo Mejor de lo Mejor: Solamente Éxitos... (2010), Tú y Nadie Más (2011) and Mega Mix Hits (2011).

AUGUST’S EVENTS AT GONZALEZ Y GONZALEZ Los Ciegos Del Barrio: Los Ciegos Del Barrio is an all blind multigenre Latin American music band, based out of the New York City Tri-State area. They specialize in Bachata, Merengue, Salsa, among others… In both Languages: English and Spanish. They have recorded several albums and singles since 2000.

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Los Hacheros: Thurs, 8/2 Lower East Salsa: Fri, 8/3 Sebastian Natal: Fri, 8/10 Los Ciegos Del Barrio: Thurs, 8/23 Johnny “Dandy” Rodriguez Jr: Fri, 8/24 La Fuerza Positiva: Sat, 8/25 AUGUST 2018

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Price at the Door: $20 On REMIX SATURDAYS, you will dance on Floor 1: Salsa, Bachata, Merengue, Latin Mix & Much Moreâ&#x20AC;¦ Celebrate Your Birthday At The COPACABANA! www.birdlandjazz.com www.guantanamerany.com http://sobs.com/

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EMPIRE CITY CASINO AUGUST’S EVENTS AT EMPIRE CITY CASINO Swing Sabroso: Since its inception in 2000, Swing Sabroso has generated a growing number of loyal fans throughout the tri-state area and abroad. The group’s distinctive style (Salsa) is the result of the unique and extensive musical backgrounds of the band’s individual members, who have performed and recorded with some of the most recognizable names in Latin Music before joining together to integrate Swing Sabroso. This Orchestra was formed by Ray Rodriguez who recently struggled with cancer and lost his battle on 4/17/16. During his long battle he turned over the band to Edwin Muñiz who has been with the band from the beginning as well as his friend for almost 40 years. Performing in the Entertainment Lounge:

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Ommy Cardona y su Orquesta Date: Sunday, August 19th Show: 8:00PM - 11:00PM Swing Sabroso with Special Guest 4 Tuesdays Dates: 7, 14, 21 & 28 Show: 8:00PM - 10:30PM Enjoy Latin Nights every Sunday and Tuesday with Live Salsa bands!!! http://www.empirecitycasino.com/calendar/? mon=August

Tipical Novel: This Orchestra has varied styles such as: Bolero and Charanga (Album: “Salud, Dinero Y Amor”), Cha-Cha (Album: “Se Coló La Novel”), Jazz-Funk and Latin Jazz (in their Super Tipica album), Mambo and Salsa (Album: “Novel Invites You To A Novel Experience”), and finally Son in his album “Best Of Tipica Novel”.

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EVERY THURSDAY DON COQUÍ – ASTORIA INVITES YOU To Eat, Drink & Dance with the best live Salsa Bands at Nyc’s #1 Destination Music by NYs Top DJs Playing Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, Reggaeton, and More… Happy Hour: 2 for 1 Drink from 3:00PM to 8:00PM

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Soirée de Salsa at The Drake Hotel in Chicago on August 1st 5TH ANNIVERSARY OF SOIRÉE DE SALSA Price: $20 Guest DJs all Night (6:30PM - 11:30PM): DJ Carlos Guate, DJ Frankie J. & DJ Freddy Fresh Salsa Lesson by Freddie Ovalle from 6:30pm to 7:15PM DRESS TO IMPRESS! Website: wwwthedrakehotel.com/

SALSA TUESDAYS at MAMAJUANA CAFÉ: THE BRONX in New York for all August 2018 Time: From 4:00pm to 12:00am Steven Oquendo Latin Jazz Orchestra: With roots in all five boroughs of New York City and beyond, The Steven Oquendo Latin Jazz Orchestra prides themselves on playing Latin and Straight Ahead Jazz standards with a fresh style. Since their premiere performance during the summer of 2009, The Steven Oquendo Latin Jazz Orchestra continues to impress and entertain audiences wherever they play. Led by distinguished trumpet player and music educator, Steven Oquendo, the orchestra is made up of 18 superbly talented guardians of the jazz tradition. Please visit them http://www.soljonyc.com/

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Roberto Roena y su Apollo Sound at El Rancho in Florida on August 11th Roberto Roena Y Su Apollo Sound: Roberto Roena is a Puerto Rican salsa music percussionist and orchestra leader, who was one of the original members of El Gran Combo. He later became the leader of his own band, Roberto Roena y Su Apollo Sound, one of the best Latin salsa bands in his native country, Puerto Rico. Roena was also for a long time Fania All Stars’ one famous member. In 1969, the band recorded hits such as: “Y Tu Loco Loco y Yo Tranquilo”, “El Escapulario” “Traición”, “Qué Se Sepa”, “El Sordo” and “Herencia Rumbero”. The increase in their popularity led them to make big tours around U.S and Latin America. In 1994, Roberto Roena y Su Apollo Sound celebrated 25 years in a successful concert at the Centro de Bellas Artes in San Juan demonstrating their music to a new generation. Doors open at 9:00PM Special Guest: Melina Almodóvar Age: 21+ Website: www.tickeri.com

ALL WHITE LIVE SALSA TUESDAY with TITO PUENTE JR & HIS ORCHESTRA at Alhambra Palace in Chicago on August 21st Price at the Door: $18 Schedule: SALSA, KIZOMBA/STEP, and BACHATA: 7:45PM- 8:45PM Music by DJ Prieto: 8:45PM-10:15PM First Set by TITO PUENTE JR. BAND: 10:15PM – 10:55PM Music by DJ Freddie Fresh: 10:55PM– 11:30PM Second Set by TITO PUENTE JR. BAND: 11:30PM – 12:10PM Music by DJ Frankie J.: 12:10PM – 1:30AM TITO PUENTE JR & HIS ORCHESTRA:

Tito Puente Jr. has become an audience favorite in casinos, performing arts centers, symphony halls and jazz festivals worldwide, performing more than 300 shows over the past 5 years. In 2004, he recorded the album titled “In My Father’s Shoes” featured the classic Puente titles and was spun into a BET Jazz television special of the same name. The new CD “Got Mambo?” is a mixture of the old and the new as he takes a musical departure into some powerful new music he can truly call his own. Guest artists were: Bobby Cruz and Hansel & Raul. Please, visit www.alhambrapalacerestaurant.com

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Venue: SALSAtlanta. 800 Miami Circle, Atlanta, GA 30324 Instructors: Steve & Renate Salsa Cubana Suelta is the “freestyle” Salsa footwork dancing done at Latin dance venues worldwide. Focusing on Cuban Salsa and other forms of Cuban Popular Dance, each class will teach the basics, progressing into intermediate and advanced dance patterns that not only provides fun, low-impact cardio exercise but also prepares you to dance Salsa anywhere…at any time! Please, visit them http://www.salsacasino.com/ index.php/class/suelta

Every Thursday Salsa Cubana Suelta in Atlanta

Open House Event at The Granada LA Dance Studio in California on August 11th

LATIN AMERICAN DANCE STYLES Cha Cha is a Cuban dance developed from the Danzón by a syncopation of the fourth beat. It’s energetic, stylish, and cheeky; the cha-cha is the perfect dance for everyone. Salsa refers to a fusion of informal dance styles having roots in the Caribbean (especially in Cuba and Puerto Rico), Latin and North America. The dance originated through the mixture of Mambo, Danzón, Guaguancó, Cuban Son, and other typical Cuban dance forms. There is a strong African influence in the music as well as the dance. Salsa is one of the world’s most famous dances. Casino Rueda is a particular type of Salsa that is danced with a group of people. Pairs of dancers form a circle, with dance moves called out by one person (“Líder” or “cantante” in Spanish). Many moves involve the swapping of partners. This is a very social dance that requires a prior basic understanding of salsa. Bachata Rumba music originated in the Dominican Republic. This dance is achieved with a walking Cuban hip motion, and a unique “pop”. The dance is performed both in open position and in closed position depending on the setting and mood of the partners. Similar to Merengue, dips are not original to the dance and turns are done infrequently. Visit them http:// www.thegranadala.com/ INTERNATIONAL SALSA MAGAZINE

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SONORA CARRUSELES at CONGA ROOM in California on August 16th

Price: $25 -$90 Time: 9:00PM 1:00AM Age: 21 & over with Valid Identification Website: https:// www.congaroom.com/ com

La Sonora Carruseles Sonora Carruseles is a salsa band created in Colombia during 90’s and currently based in Medellín.In August 2015, U.S. Ex-President Barack Obama included the group's song "La Salsa la Traigo Yo" on his personal playlist which got a significant international interest in this band.The group has released 14 studio ´s albums: “Espectacular” (1995), “Salsa y Fuego” (1996), “Heavy Salsa” (1998), “Con Todos Los Hierros” (2000), “De Una Vez Gozando” (2002), “La Salsa La Traigo Yo” (2003), “Que No Pare la Rumba” (2004), “Somos los Duros de la Salsa” (2006), “Mucho Mejor” (2008), “Maestro de la Salsa Dura” (2009), “Rumba Dura” (2012), “Salsa Pa'l Mundo" (2013), “Live" (2014) and “Se Prendió La Rumba" (2015). Sonora Carruseles have traveled around most of Europe and Latin America with half members from Latin American countries.

Havana Nights at Downey Elks Lodge in California on August 18th

• Authentic Cuban cuisine by Cafe Cuba • DJ Music by Unique Sounds • • Live Salsa Band: Son Divino • • Drinks • Website: https://www.elks.org/ lodges/home.cfm? LodgeNumber=2020

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Website: http://stevenssteakhouse.com Luisito Carrion: Luisito Carrión from Arecibo – Puerto Rico has been singing since age 13. He began his career as a salsa singer with Orquesta Kafe, Orquesta La Nativa and Grupo Concepto Latino. He has shared stage with Celia Cruz, Adalberto Santiago and Santitos Colón. Later he joined to the Bobby Valentín Orchestra where he sang the biggest hits: "El Agua", "El Señor de las señoras", "Ramos de flores", "El Gigolo", "Tributo de Cali", and "Como lo hago yo". In 1997 he recorded with Roberto Roena y Su Apollo Sound, "Mi música". In the late 90's Carrión starts his career as a soloist making hits such as: “Sin tu amor”, "La chica más popular", "Nadie como tú", "Por qué", "Amiga Mia", "Muriendo", "Como ave sin rumbo" and "Para ser Real". Carrion has recorded 3 albums: “Ahora voy yo” (1992), “Con respeto” (1995) and “Sin tu amor” (2000). Nowadays, Luisito Carrión is regarded as one of Puerto Rico's top soneros.

Bobi Céspedes Band in Concert with PELLEJO SECO at Brava Theater in San Francisco on August 18th2018

RAY SEPULVEDA & LUISITO CARRION at STEVENS STEAKHOUSE in Commerce on August 24th

Time:8:00PM - 10:30PM Price:$20 – $50 Venue: Brava Theater. 2781 24th Street, San Francisco, CA 94110

Bobi Céspedes: A sonera of the classic Cuban style, Bobi Céspedes, integrates Cuban folkloric and modern elements to create an authentic, world-class sound. Bobi Céspedes’ electrifying ensemble features some of the Bay area’s finest Latin Jazz musicians, including: Marco Díaz, Saúl Sierra-Alonso, Julio Pérez, José Roberto Hernández, Lichi Fuentes, and the special guest, John Santos. Bobi will be joined on the bill by one of the Bay Area’s most inventive Cuban bands Pellejo Seco, whose music draws from the world of Afro-Cuban folklore, the latest in Havana dance music, Latin jazz and flamenco, bossa nova and jazz/rock fusion. Please, visit http:// latinbayarea.com/wordpress/event/bobi-cespedesband-in-concert-with-pellejo-seco-sf/ INTERNATIONAL SALSA MAGAZINE

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Gustavo Dudamel & Oscar D’León at Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles on August 16th Oscar D’ León: Venezuelan singer and bassist Oscar D’León will be making his Los Angeles Philharmonic debut. Heavily influenced by Cuban musicians, he taught himself to play bass by listening and playing along to records. Now known as the “León de la Salsa,” he has an impressive body of work and has toured and recorded extensively. “SABROSOOOO” Please, visit them www.hollywoodbowl.com

Sultry Salsa Nights with Orquesta, La Original at Flamingo Resort & Spa in Santa Rosa on August 11th Orquesta La Original: The Original Salsa band started in the year of 2008 in San Francisco, CA. This orchestra is composed by local professional musicians of San Francisco Bay Area: Alexis Guillen (singer for 18 years) from Guadalajara Mexico and Mario Arseno Jr. professional musician pianist, Arranger for many years, from Peru and Peruvian descended from great musicians. Please, visit them https://www.facebook.com/pg/ Laoriginalsfpaginaoficial/ Website: https:// www.flamingoresort.com/efbeventtix

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LA’s Festival of the Americas comes out in Los Angeles on August 4th

Time: 2:00PM – 12:00AM Age: 21 and over General Admission: $35 Venue: La Plaza. 501 N. Main St., Los Angeles, CA 90012

Alexandra “La Reina de la Bachata”: Alexandra Cabrera from Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, is one of the best solist female performers nowadays. Her academic preparation covers the University, studies that were interrupted in 1998 when she was chosen by the renowned Musical Producer, Martires de León, to be the female voice of the theme: "Hoja en Blanco", a duet with Monchy. From that moment on, the story of a famous duo began, which toured the stages around the world for almost 10 years and with more than a million copies sold of their recorded albums: “Hoja en Blanco”, “Unplugged”, “Confesiones”, “The Mix”, “Hasta el Fin” y “Éxitos y Más”. Please, visit her http://alexandralareinadelabachata.com/biografia/

SAN JOSE JAZZ SUMMER FEST arrives this August 2018 Summer Fest heats up the season with a lineup of International Stars, Emerging Artists and Regional Favorites playing the best Salsa, Latin Jazz, and much more... Website: www.summerfest.sanjosejazz.org Venue: Cesar Chavez Plaza. 170 S Market St., San José, CA. 95113 Price: $79.80 – $181.80 (Adult VIP) Featuring 100+ performances

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The former musicians of the Tito Puente Orchestra have come together as the Mambo Legends Orchestra. The Mambo Legends Orchestra brings all of its incredible musicians together under their new name to bring their music to an international audience and to further explore the music which they have been masters of playing for over 30 years. The Mambo Legends Orchestra is led by

John Dandy' Rodriguez, Mitch Frohman and musically directed by Jose Madera, each having spent over 25 years working with Tito Puente. The focus of the band is driven by their dedication to keeping the sound of the 50's and 60's Palladium era music thriving and moving forward. The Orchestra has successfully kept the sound of the Big 3 (Machito, Tito Rodriguez and Tito Puente) alive and well, while allowing for its

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progression by working with new musical concepts. Please, visit them https://www.facebook.com/ pg/TheMamboLege ndsOrchestra You want it and San Jose Summer Festival brings you that! Over 100 artists have been announced for this year. All your favorite Latin artists joined in the same stage.

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TANGO JAZZ QUARTET

Date: Friday, August 10th & Saturday, August 11th Time: 6:00PM Tango Jazz Quartet is a prime example of the enchantment bestowed by cross-cultural mingling. Based in Argentina, the four-piece band mixes its two namesake traditions, as one would hear in their hometown Buenos Aires in the 1940s and ’50s.

ORQUESTA LATIN HEAT Date: Friday, August 10th Time: 9:00PM One of the Bay Area’s most popular dance bands, Orchestra Latin Heat provides the soundtrack for the Fest’s official salsa after party on Friday night. Featuring a swinging 3 piece horn section, fiery rhythms and authentic Latin percussion and vocals, the band performs sizzling salsa, merengue, Latin jazz, cumbia and more.

SYLVIA CUENCA QUARTET Date: Saturday, August 11th Time: 12:00PM Whether encouraging an instrumentalist from behind the kit or unveiling her own kinetic solo, drummer Sylvia Cuenca is both a steady presence and an allencompassing force on the bandstand. The San Jose native has played with jazz legends and leads her own all-star quartet at 2018 Summer Fest. Cuenca moved to New York City when she was 21 at the encouragement of drummer and former teacher Victor Lewis. She’s also shared the bandstand with other late greats including tenor saxophonist Michael Brecker and vocalists, Etta Jones and Ernestine Anderson. INTERNATIONAL SALSA MAGAZINE

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DOUG BEAVERS’ TITANES DEL TROMBÓN: TRIBUTE TO CHEO FELICIANO

ORQUESTA SABORICUA Date: Saturday, August 11th Time: 12:30PM Orquesta Saboricua is made up of some of the Bay Area’s best salsa players. The members of the Orquesta Saboricua include: Tony Acevedo (Vocalist), Julio Colon (Trombonist), Steve Marshall (Saxophonist and Flutist), José Santiago (Bongo), and Ali Choco Luna (Conga), who has been performing since he was 10 years old. He’s shared the stage with artists like Edwin Pabon, Chichito Cepeda and among others.

EDGARDO & CANDELA Date: Saturday, August 11th Time: 4:30PM Edgardo Cambon has delighted Salsa dancers with his band for over three decades. The Cambon’s repertoire will pull from all four of his albums along with some skilfully rearranged Salsa classics, all while holding his “Tumbao” on the congas. Edgardo Cambon returns to the San Jose Jazz Summer Fest with his Candela band.

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Date: Saturday, August 11th Time: 2:30PM A 2006 Grammy winner and 2018 nominee, Doug Beavers has performed, arranged and recorded for Spanish Harlem Orchestra, Willie Colón, Mingus Big Band, Ruben Blades, Típica ’73, Gilberto Santa Rosa, Paul Simon and countless others. As a leader, he’s recorded four critically acclaimed albums; his most recent release, Art of the Arrangement (Artistshare, 2017), garnered critical acclaim. Currently, Beavers tours, records, produces and engineers for top New York and international artists. Always a strong advocate for music education, he teaches an extensive number of annual masterclasses and workshops in Mexico and Colombia, and at his studio in New York City with the New York Jazz Workshop.

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ORQUESTA BORÍNQUEN

AVANCE Date: Sunday, August 12th Time: 2:30PM Avance consists of some of the hottest Bay Area talents: four electrifying bilingual singers, a sizzling horn section, and one of the best rhythm sections on the West Coast. Their unique sound crosses the language barrier. Avance’s musical productions combine and fuse all the different styles of salsa: Puerto Rican, Cuban, New York and Colombian, spiced with R&B and pop. Avance has released four albums that showcase their diversity and innovation.

Date: Sunday, August 12th Time: 12:30PM 10-piece Orquesta Borínquen is one of the Bay Area’s longest-running salsa groups. Boasting a four-piece horn section rooted in Latin soul, Borínquen performs a vast repertoire that spans from Hard Salsa to Romantic Salsa. One of Borínquen’s secrets weapons is lead singer Carlos Xavier, who has seamlessly handled their vocal duties for over eight years. He is considered one of the best salsa singers in the Bay Area, his keen ability to authenticate multiple styles of music stems from growing up surrounded by music of all kinds.

ORQUESTA SON MAYOR Date: Sunday, August 12th Time: 6:30PM With its taut rhythm section, commanding woodwinds and charismatic vocalists, Orquesta Son Mayor is Southern Californian salsa royalty. Rooted in the musicality of four MexicanAmerican brothers from Los Angeles, the threedecade old ensemble delights dance floors with a classic salsa sound whenever they play. It’s the perfect summer experience with tasty food, wine and micro-brews; family fun and an after hour club crawl.

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Héctor Acosta “El Torito” at Luxury Infinity Yacht in New York on August 12th Time: 5:00pm

El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico at Royce Hall in Los Angeles this August 25th Date: Saturday, August 25th Venue: Royce Hall - UCLA. 10745 Dickson Court, L os Angeles, CA. Show: 8:00 pm (Realizar el arte) Website: https://www1.ticketmaster.com/elgran-combo-de-puerto-rico-los-angelescalifornia-08-25

Tickets: $50 - $70+ Website: https:// www.boletosexpress.co m/hector-acosta/51871/ Hector Acosta: The international and popular Dominican singer, Héctor Acosta "El Torito" has spanned over two decades of career. “El Torito” is close to celebrating his 50th birthday and he will be singing his biggest hits getting us caught up with his irresistible Latino beats this Sunday, August 12th at Luxury Infinity Yacht at 5pm. You shouldn’t miss this show! This famous Merengue and Bachata vocalist has received several distinctions from Big Leagues, such as: Cardenales de San Luis, Marlins de Miami, Astros de Houston, Vigilantes de Texas, among many others.

El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico The group has taken music all over the world from their mother land to North America, to Europe, Asia and Australia; they even visited Alaska in 1984 for the promotion of their Grammy album campaign “Breaking the ice”. After rise and fall, the band has gone through different members and now there are only 16 members in El Gran Combo. However, they still have achieved many successes. Until 2006, El Gran Combo has published about 40 albums, and they have received many awards including golden albums in Mexico, a “Golden Combo” in Colombia and an honorable distinction in Spain. INTERNATIONAL SALSA MAGAZINE

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2ND ANNUAL NEW ORLEANS SALSA BACHATA FESTIVAL THIS AUGUST 2018 The Largest Latin Dance Festival in New Orleans’History!!! The New Orleans Salsa Bachata Festival features Latin Dance instructors and performers from around the world, all in the heart of the New Orleans/French Quarter area. Tickets: 3 Days Pass. $100 + $14.94 FEE & sales Tax (Access to evening shows and socials from Friday to Sunday). * Not include Workshop or Pre-party* Location: Le Meridien Hotel. 333 Poydras Street, New Orleans, LA 70130 Website: www.nolasalsabachatafest.com Website: www.nolasalsabachatafest.com THIS EVENT CAN’T BE MISSED! 40 dance shows 40 hours of workshops 10,000 square feet of Ballroom Space 3 Multiple Rooms: Salsa| Bachata| Kizomba/ Zouk Over 20 hours of Non-Stop Social Dancing 3 Theme Parties 9 National DJs

BOSTON SALSA FESTIVAL 2018 COMES TO MASSACHUSETTS THIS MONTH

THE EXPERIENCE OF A LIFETIME this year brings you 2 performance challenges: Six hours of training in over two days! SALSA ON 1 with Carine Morais & Rafael Barros MAMBO ON 2 with Ernesto Bulnes & Denisse Cambria Tickets: $195 FULL PASS. SAVE TODAY!!! Location: The Westin Waltham Hotel. 70 Third Ave, Waltham, Massachusetts 02451 Website: www.bostonsalsafest.com/ The 7th annual Boston Salsa Festival offers: 3 days full of great Music and Dancing! 40+ performances from world renowned dancers Special Boot Camps 3 Nights of social dancing to live music SALSA| BACHATA| KIZOMBA 2 Days with 25+ workshops from beginner to advanced levels 10 DJs playing the best Latin Music INTERNATIONAL SALSA MAGAZINE

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LIVE MUSIC TITO RODRIGUEZ, JR & his Orchestra: Date: Saturday Night, August 4th (Stage Room) Tito Rodríguez, Jr is one of the leading Timbales artists in Tropical Music nowadays. Tito’s signature sound is inspired by traditional big bands of the past with a contemporary twist. Prodigiously gifted as an arranger, composer, producer and bandleader, Tito found his Latin music voice through the Timbales. His recordings, in the classic tradition of his father, are stamped with Tito’s personal signature. Tito’s sophisticated way with lyrics; melody and Latin rhythm have become a worldwide sensation for dancers as well as listeners. Buy your passes TODAY for an amazing night of Dancing and Mambo!!!

5TH ANNUAL LA SUMMER BACHATA FESTIVAL IN AUGUST 2018 Tickets: Full Pass (4 nights & 3 days): $179 + $12.03 FEE Location: Sheraton Gateway Los Angeles Hotel. 6101 W. Century Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90045 Website: www.LABachataFestival.com

Location Pre-Party: Stevens Steakhouse. 5332 Stevens Pl. Commerce, CA 90040 Date: Wednesday, August 8th Master Bachata Class: 8:30pm – 10:00pm

LA Summer Bachata Festival will change your life! 3 Days & 4 Nights of Dance and Fun Beginner Bachata Bootcamps Choreography Intensives in Bachata, Salsa, Kizomba, Jazz & More… 50+ Workshops with the world's best instructors 5 Large Ballrooms playing Urban Bachata, Dominican Bachata, Salsa Kizomba & Zouk! Social Dancing until 5AM Nightly Themed Parties Famous Complimentary Photo Booth The Opportunity to Meet New People INTERNATIONAL SALSA MAGAZINE

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LIVE BACHATA CONCERT DANI J.: Date: Saturday Night, August 11th Dani J, Bachata singer, songwriter and professional dancer from Sevilla (Spain) arrives for the first time in the US to perform in this Festival. In 2015 with a fresh and new style decided to dedicate entirely to his music career. His first single was "Quiero Hablarte" and has managed to be in the top positions in the sale lists. His first EP contains 5 songs of his authorship, such as: "Desnúdate" (Collaboration with José de Rico).Likewise, this EP includes a cover of the famous Brasilian Singer Alexandre Pires, "Quitémonos la Ropa". Nowadays, Dani J is the only Bachata Singer from Spain. Please, visit him in www.youtube.com/danijaenes CRUZZZBABY: Date: Sunday, August 12th (Pool Party) Cruzzzbaby from Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, lives in Miami currently. His passion and determination to strive, led him to meet a music promoter that helped him join the successful Latin tropical music group, Los Ilegales. For over three years CRUZZZBABY was one of the front line singers and dancers of the group. He can sing in three languages (Spanish, English and French) and mix others genres with his particular Bachata style. “Veo el cielo” is one of his most important singles. Please, visit him www.cruzzzbaby.com

LOS ANGELES DANCE FUSION FESTIVAL BACHATA EDITION 2018

For the first time EVER in the US, a Dance Festival devoted to Sensual/Urban Bachata Fusion, Urban Kizomba Fusion and Zouk!!! Location: The Queen Mary Hotel. 126 Queens Highway, Long Beach 90802 Tickets: Standard Full Pass. $129 + 9.25 FEE (Includes all performance, parties, events, and regular workshops) Website: www.ladancefusionfestival.com Some of the things that you will enjoy in LA DFF: 3 days of workshops, 3 nights of dances! Dedicated Sensual/Urban Bachata Fusion room until 5AM Dedicated Urban Kizomba Fusion room until 5AM Dedicated Zouk Fusion room until 5AM High level dancers coming in from all over the world! Advanced master classes taught by international artist Amazing performances 9DJs confirmed! INTERNATIONAL SALSA MAGAZINE

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FESTIVAL DE SALSA DE QUÉBEC IN CANADA THIS AUGUST 2018

FESTIVAL de SALSA de QUÉBEC has 11th years of Tradition in Canada. They bring an unforgettable event and TWO weekends where you will dive into the world of Latin and Caribbean culture (SALSA, BACHATA & KIZOMBA) with rich and colorful workshops and shows presented by national and international artists. Date: Friday, August 31st – Sunday, September 9th Tickets: GOLD pass. $175 Website: http://www.festivalsalsaquebec.com/ 10 days of SALSA, BACHATA, KIZOMBA - 10 nights of shows and dance - 4 days of training with more than 40 workshops – National and International Instructors – Top Local DJs THIS IS AN EVENT NOT TO BE MISSED!

NEW YORK INTERNATIONAL SALSA CONGRESS IS COMING BACK THIS AUGUST A Memorable Edition of New York City’s Premier Latin Dance and Music Event!!! Once again in the heart of Times Square, the mecca of culture and entertainment, New York International Salsa Congress (NYISC) returns this year with workshops and performances from today’s most talented dancers, live music from world-famous bands, and social dancing all night long. Tickets: VIP FULL PASS. $399 + $22.94 FEE Location: New York Marriott Marquis. 1535 Broadway, Nueva York 10036 Live Bands| Concerts| Performance Showcases| Instructional Workshops| Non-Stop Social Dancing INTERNATIONAL SALSA MAGAZINE

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LIVE BANDS TITO NIEVES “EL PAVAROTTI DE LA SALSA”: Humberto Nieves better known as “Tito Nieves” was born in Puerto Rico but raised in the U.S. El Pavarotti de la Salsa began his career while participating in Cimarron, a New York-based orchestra. He then teamed up with Héctor Lavoe in 1977 and joined Conjunto Clásico soon after. Nieves started his solo career in 1986, setting himself apart by singing salsa in English. He became a chart-topper in 1997 with a song called "I Like It Like That". Among his key albums are: “Classic” (1988), “Yo Quiero Cantar” (1989), “Fabricando Fantasias” (2004), and “Hoy, Mañana y Siempre” (2006), followed a year later with “Pura Salsa Live”, and 2008's tribute offering Canciones Clásicas de Marco Antonio Solis, which landed at number 15 on Latin Heatseekers and 23 on the Top Latin albums charts. His 2010 studio offering, “Entre Familia”, reached number 15 at Top Latin Albums and number two on the Tropical Albums list, followed by “Que Seas Feliz” (number 23) two years later.

NEW SWING SEXTET: A product of New York City and the excitement and turbulence of the 60s, the New Swing Sextet (NSS) made its professional debut at the New York World’s Fair in 1965. The band was to become very popular in the United States and Latin America, including the Caribbean, as exponents of an innovative new sound that emerged in the mid-60s known as Latin Boogaloo. Though the New Swing currently has 7 members, when the group first got together it was composed of 6 members (popularly called “Sextet”). During that era (1960s), so many young musicians growing up in New York were exposed and influenced by rock-and-roll, pop, and soul music and the Latin Boogaloo (which was in term related to the chacha-cha and guajira rhythms). During the boogaloo’s peak years of popularity, there was also a slight decline in the popularity of mambo and salsa. INTERNATIONAL SALSA MAGAZINE

The majority of his singles regularly placed in the Top 20 over the next few years and his albums continued to chart. “Mis Mejores Recuerdos” (2014) placed at seven on Tropical Albums while its successor, the following year's “En Dos Idiomas” on his newly created Tito Nieves Creations label, did even better, reaching number four. Though he was now his own boss, Nieves had no time to take it easy, he toured hard over the next two years, surfacing again in 2017 with “Canciones Que No Se Olvidan”.

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But the young new bands of that era such as: Willie Colon, Johnny Colon, the Lebron Brothers, Joe Bataan, Ricardo Ray and the Joey Pastrana Orchestra, as well as the New Swing Sextet, were responsible for creating a young fresh, joyful yet rebellious sound. In 2015, New Swing Sextet celebrated their 50th Anniversary with a worldwide audience ready for tours, shows, dances, and unique style. STEVEN OQUENDO ORCHESTRA (featuring singers FRANKIE VAZQUEZ and FRANKIE MORALES): Steven Oquendo - Musician, Band Leader and Educator, was born in 1979 in New York City with Puerto Rican and Dominican descent – proved himself to be a powerful force in the Latin music scene during and after high school. Oquendo has toured all parts of the globe, including Africa, Europe, South America and the Caribbean. He has recorded and performed with a wide and diverse range of artists, which include collaborations with, Destiny’s Child, Big Pun, Swiss Beatz, Angie Martinez, Juan Luis Guerra, and Mana. He has also performed with Celia Cruz, Ruben Blades, Cheo Feliciano, Wynton Marsalis, Jon Faddis, Arturo Sandoval, India, George Lamond, Eddie Palmieri, Ray Santos, Milly Quezada, The Tito Rodriguez Orchestra, The Machito Orchestra, and many more. In 2009 Oquendo formed the Steven Oquendo Latin Jazz Orchestra (SOLJO), a 19-piece big band comprised of wellseasoned professional musicians, that for more than five years, has intrigued and captivated audiences with its sophisticated use of free improvisation, dissonant harmonies, fusion rhythms, and creative arrangements in the arena of Afro Cuban, Latin Jazz, Salsa, and The 1950s - Palladium Mambo Classics. INTERNATIONAL SALSA MAGAZINE

Since its inception, Steve Oquendo, the distinguished trumpeter and music educator with his band SOLJO has proven itself a force to be reckoned with. The big band is made up of 19 superbly talented guardians of Latin music. SOLJO includes a repertoire of Afro Cuban 1950s Palladium Mambo Classics that pay homage to the genre’s originators, while simultaneously injecting a fresh interpretation that has intrigued and captured new fans of all ages and backgrounds”.

Purchase your Tickets TODAY for this Annual Celebration of Latin Dance, Latin Music and Culture! #NYISC2018 presents the 7TH ANNUAL OLD SKOOL ROOM “PRESERVANDO LA TRADICIÓN” Date: Sunday, September 2th (Astor Ballroom) Time: 6:30PM 27

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“A MATINEE DANCE EVENT HONORING THE MARRIAGE BETWEEN LIVE MUSIC AND SALSA DANCING IN NEW YORK CITY” The Old Skool Room was added to the schedule of these events in 2012 by the late John “Choco” Knight, former owner of the New York Salsa Congress. Inspired by his deep admiration for the old school dancer and at their behest Choco thought it was time to take heed and create an event for the very men and women who danced in the clubs, afterhours, and after-after hours venues across the five boroughs in New York City.The purpose of the Old Skool Room is to highlight the old-school dancer, which describes a person who enjoys smooth, elegant dancing and has frequented famed New York City clubs from the 1950’s all the way to present day. They are also simply just someone who enjoys dancing with that “old skool flavor”. Forming a unique, culturally diverse demographic of music aficionados hailing from all boroughs on the Big Apple and surrounding areas, old-school dancers graced the dance floors of the famed Palladium, Casablanca, St. James Hotel, Tropicoro, Casino 14, Ochentas, Cheetah, and Broadway 1 & 2, to name a handful. For more information and latest updates about The New York International Salsa Congress visit www.newyorksalsacongress.com

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Old-school dancers ascribe to a specific tempo of music, enjoying a steady, pronounced clave beat, buoyant Charanga rhythm, classic Cuban Son, and smooth Cha-Cha-Cha, having danced the night away to the best bands in the world. The Old Skool Room is dedicated to preserving the tradition of the New York, Puerto Rican, and Cuban styles of dance and Latin music folklore with the annual inclusion of the talented DJ Andy “El Más Bailable” (PR/NY). This year’s live music performance promises to delight, continuing the tradition of danceable music by New York’s best musicians.

EUROPA BY ANA ROSA MASSIEU CARMEN AULAR

RubĂŠn Blades: How to celebrate 70 years of life and 50 of career? THE AUTHOR OF MANY OF THE MOST POPULAR HITS IN THE HISTORY OF SALSA, ARRIVE TO SEVEN DECADES AND THE MUSIC HAS NOT STOPPED PLAYING The indisputable social sence of their songs made the difference in times when the themes of every song were love and unlove. "The poet of salsa" was born on July 16, 1948 in a humble family in Panama City always accompanied by music, because his father was a percussionist and his mother played the piano. Forever multifaceted, Blades was the first on his family to go to college, so music was a hobby like any other. Shortly after graduating as a lawyer, he arrived to Miami running away of the Omar Torrijoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dictatorship. INTERNATIONAL SALSA MAGAZINE

Since the time of Fania, he has walked through different currents of the same genre and composed which is still the second national anthem of his native Panama. In his last awarded albums he returns to the company of great orchestras and to an intentional change in his voice to give nostalgia airs to the songs he sings. He has won 17 Grammy Awards and has been nominated 3 times for the Emmy Awards.

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He has ventured into film, television and politics. His deeply critical nature does not allow him to ignore injustice and the abuse of power, and does not skimp on making his point of view known. Recently, he hinted his presidential aspirations in Panama for the 2019 elections, and this would not be his first time at the presidency’s run. In addition, he was Minister of Tourism between 2004 and 2009.

Blades has acted in 35 films and three series, and we must add the recently released documentary, "Yo no me llamo Rubén Blades" directed by Abner Benaim. Apart from his apparition in the popular TV series "Fear The Walking Dead", he recently participated in the film "Hands of Stone" about the mythical Panamanian boxer Roberto "Manos de Piedra" Durán. There is no artistic space which Blades has not dabbled in.

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Singing! Although he has stated on several occasions that he wants to devote himself to other artistic facets and, perhaps on purpose, he has allowed himself to think retired and then reappear with excellent albums like "Cantares del subdesarrollo" or, "Medoro Madera the truth is that everybody is wondering, what Rubén Blades will do now?. Will be retired or not? INTERNATIONAL SALSA MAGAZINE

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Currently, Blades writes opinion articles and publish it on his website rubenblades.com, while is on tour with the Panamanian group Roberto Delgado & Orquesta, until September. As if that were not enough, he prepares a book of poems, two scripts for cinema, is considering a couple of offers for the big screen, and will continue promoting the documentary "Yo no me llamo Rubén Blades", which will continue its journey in film festivals.

As a cherry pie will keep us in suspense about his possible presidential candidacy, because " “antes necesito saber lo que el país quiere y si está dispuesto a abandonar el clientelismo a cambio de un plan nacional a largo plazo” Likewise, Blades clarified that " no es algo que esté ya decidido ", it is a possibility, which requires a "apoyo masivo" of society.

This year, near his 70th birthday, he affirmed without doubts: " No me despido de los escenarios, sino de las giras de salsa. En este momento tengo muchos otros planes y proyectos y, a mi edad, tengo que priorizarlos". Anyway, Rubén Blades is that salsero that integrated action and politics into his social struggle. What else can we ask him? INTERNATIONAL SALSA MAGAZINE

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SALSA SALSAYY PUNTO PUNTO DANCE DANCE COMPANY! COMPANY! 2001 2001--2017 2017 ORGULLOSOS DE LLEVAR SU BANDERA POR EL MUNDO INTERNATIONAL SALSA MAGAZINE

Salsa y Punto cuenta con más de 15 años de experiencia en la enseñanza de ritmos caribeños. Ven a conocerlos para que vivas el calor y el guaguancó. Aquí encontrarás profesores de gran trayectoria internacional que te enseñarán y ayudarán a mejorar tu estilo de baile. A partir de septiembre estarán estrenando instalaciones: 2 salas diáfanas con aire acondicionado, duchas y servicios, además de parking gratis. A solo 8 minutos del centro de Valencia en el Centro Empresarial Alfafar, rodeado de restaurantes y zonas de entretenimiento y disfrute entre el Centro Comercial MN4 y Carrefour. ¡Sin duda alguna será tu mejor elección! Salsa y Punto nace en Caracas Venezuela en el año 2001, dirigida por el músico y bailarín Jhonny Sánchez y la bailarina y coreógrafa Carmen González. AUGUST 2018

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Son los primeros bailarines en presentar en Venezuela el Baile de Salsa L.A (en línea) con acrobacias, puesto que para esa época las agrupaciones de baile existentes incursionaron en otros estilos de baile. A partir del año 2001, Jhonny & Carmen muestran sus primeras Coreografías en pareja al público Salsero Venezolano. En años anteriores tuvieron la oportunidad de trabajar en Venezuela y visitar Puerto Rico con la Agrupación IMAGEN LATINA en el año 2000 Y 2001. Jhonny y Carmen son los PIONEROS en este estilo de baile y así lo demuestra la cantidad importante de presentaciones y videos desde hace más de 15 años, en los que han logrado fraguarse con el tiempo un estilo propio y ORIGINAL “SALSA A3” (3 bailarines) desde el año 2003. Se han paseado por lo mejores escenarios de Venezuela, además de participar en los conciertos más importantes de Caracas. Estuvieron de gira por toda Venezuela con la Orquesta Dimensión Latina “20012002” y participaron en programas de televisión de la talla de: Sábado Sensacional, el Show de Carolina Gómez, De todo un Poco y De par en par.

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Fueron la pareja exclusiva en representar a Venezuela en el Congreso Mundial de la Salsa en Puerto Rico 2002, y a su vez lograron quedar finalistas entre las mejores 8 parejas del Mundo en el 1er Campeonato Mundial de Baile “SALSA OPEN” Puerto Rico 2002. En el año 2003 visitaron España, como invitados al Congreso Mundial de la Salsa en Valencia en donde fueron “toda una revelación como compañía de baile”, de acuerdo a la revista internacional “Salsa Noticias”.

Fueron finalistas del programa de televisión “Tú sí que vales 2011” Debido al gran éxito, y a la cantidad de presentaciones ofrecidas por promotores de diferentes festivales decidieron quedarse residenciados en Valencia, ciudad que los recibió por primera vez en Europa. Actualmente dirigen su la academia Salsa y Punto, por la que han pasado gran cantidad de alumnos de la Comunidad Valenciana, y han formado BAILARINES Y BAILADORES que hoy en día trabajan como bailarines y profesores. Desde el año 2002 se han presentado en los festivales de baile más importantes por todo el Mundo y actualmente son los precursores de la Kizomba en Valencia desde el año 2011. En 2013 lograron ser Subcmpeones del Mundo en el Kizomba Open, y Campeones Kizomba en Suiza 2015. INTERNATIONAL SALSA MAGAZINE

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A la fecha ririgen sus compañías de baile SALSAYPUNTO DANCE COMPANY, SALSAYPUNTO AMATEUR, KIZOMBAYPUNTO y BACHATAYPUNTO. Orgullosos de llevar la bandera de Venezuela y España por todo el mundo. Fotos: salsaypunto.com

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Compite en el gran campeonato sudamericano de bailes latinos de Chile “Copa Minga” siendo este su 6ta edición en el Teatro San Ginés, Región Metropolitana, Chile, el cual abre sus categorías a todos los bailarines o artistas que deseen participar para así competir por el título nacional y sudamericano en cada estilo a partir del 3 al 5 de Agosto, sin mencionar, que serán también las eliminatorias oficiales para World Bachata Master 2019. Es conocido este campeonato por ser un gran incentivo a los espectadores y bailarines inscritos, quienes tendrán una gran y productiva competencia de talentos musicales tanto para los bailarines nacionales como para los internacionales, quienes lucharan por conseguir el triunfo en cada uno de sus estilos y categorías (Salsa, Bachata y otros géneros latinos). 40

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El 4 de Agosto será la semifinal de la competencia iniciando a las 12 hasta las 18 horas El 5 de Agosto será la final de la competencia comenzando a las 16 hasta las 21:30 horas Se estará realizando competencias grupales de “Salsa”. “Salsa Junior”, “Bachata”, “Lady Style en salsa cubana”, “Ladies Team Salsa y Bachata”, Ruedas de Casino a nivel Amateur como Profesional y Men Style Salsa, todos ellos a nivel Amateur como Profesional. En el caso de las parejas habrá duelos de “Salsa”, “Salsa Cubana”, “Salsa Junior”, “Bachata”, “Same Gender de Bachata y Salsa” y “Ritmos Latinos en Silla de Ruedas” tanto a nivel Amateur, SemiPro y profesional Y los Solista habrá enfrentamientos competitivos de baile de “Salsa”, “Salsa Cubana”, “Salsa Junior” y “Bachata” tanto a nivel Amateur, SemiPro y profesional Se parte de este gran campeonato, congreso de baile y fiestas que Campeonatodebaile.cl nos ofrece; comprar sus Full Pass y Pack

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Tickets, contáctenlos a través de su correo contacto@campeonatodebaile.cl o por las siguientes páginas: www.copaminga.cl o en www.teatrosangines.cl Todos estas actividades serán analizadas, supervisadas y delegadas por los jurados, los cuales son: USA: Jorjet Alcocer, experta en Salsa y Bachata. Perú: Deklan Guzmán, multicampeón mundial de Bachata y Salsa. Argentina: Carlos Aragón, el maestro y director de Vivir Mambo. Chile: Zagala Salazar y Felipe Morales, dos veces campeones del mundo en Chachacha y tres veces campeones sudamericanos en “Salsa Cabaret”. Chile / Argentina: Almendra Navarrete y Richie Torres, campeones mundiales de Salsa On 2. Lituania y Chile: Neilas Katinas, campeón mundial de Ballroom. Chile: Andrés Aguilar, director del grupo campeón mundial en Rueda de Casino WLDC 2016. Cuba y Chile: Betsy Camino, la reina del festival de Viña del Mar. Argentina: Gustavo Pinat, el gran exponente de Afro Cubano en Latinoamérica.

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CATAMARCA ES SALSA, 8VO CONGRESO NACIONAL A partir del 17 al 19 de Agosto en la provincia de Catamarca, Argentina se estará realizando el 8vo Congreso Nacional, Catamarca es Salsa donde se estarán realizando: 12 Talleres. Taller Coreográfico Bootcamp. Shows. Competencias de baile (Salsa, Bachata, Cha Cha Cha) ya sean solistas o en pareja. Buena música con el DJ Nelson Del Castillo. INTERNATIONAL SALSA MAGAZINE

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ECUADOR SALSA CONGRESS Para este mes de Agosto en Ecuador habrá un evento de salsa, siendo el más importante del país donde estarán los mejores bailarines del país y del extranjero; talleres con invitados nacionales e internacionales, competencias de diferentes géneros latinos sobretodo “Salsa” y “Bachata”, AfterParty, música, DJ's y los

mejores shows de baile. Donde serán juzgados por un jurado totalmente calificado, para determinar en qué posición quedaría cada participante en las competencias: Richie Torres: bailarín Profesional quien gano el 2do Lugar en el WLDC categoría Salsa On2 junto a Almendra Navarrete (2016); y obtuvo el primer lugar en

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la categoría Salsa On2 además de ser Ultímate Champion del mismo certamen (2017). Gaby Equiz: bailarina y cantante de Salsa y la Bachata, directora de la compañía Alma Latina creada en el año 2005, exponentes de la bachata a nivel mundial, una de las compañías más importantes y galardonadas de México con franquicias en diferentes partes del mundo.

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Eider Rua: Director del BNF Danza y entretenimiento en las sedes en Medellín y Dubái; Productor del Colombia Salsa Festival, Dubái Salsa Festival, Latinoamérica Salsa Festival. Carlos Quinde y Edwin Rivera: Directores del BNF Danza y entretenimiento en las sedes de Medellín y Dubái; y productores del Colombia Salsa Festiva, Dubái Salsa Festival, Latinoamérica Salsa Festival. Almendra Navarrete: Bailarina profesional, Campeona Mundial del World Latín Dance Cup 2017 en las categoría Solista Femeninan y Salsa On2, además de ser Ultimate Champion junto a su pareja Richie Torres. Desde el 2014 es podio en la Categoría Solista Femenina en el WLDC. INTERNATIONAL SALSA MAGAZINE

María Isabel Ángel: Licenciada en Danza de la Universidad de Antioquia y con más de 17 años de experiencia. Se certificó como maestra en Egipto en el “Winter Intensive Course” organizado por Raqia Hassan, y se certificó en el Master Training de Tamalyn Dallal en New York, organizado por Kaeshi Chai. Xiomar Rivas: Bailarina reconocida por su espíritu competitivo, carismática y su habilidad acrobática, fue campeona en el: World Salsa Summit en la categoría parejas cabaret profesional. World Latin Dance Cup Ultimate Champions 2012. Festival Mundial de Salsa Cali 2014 en la categoría parejas cabaret profesional. Festival Mundial de Salsa Cali 2016 en la categoría parejas cabaret Elite. 44

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Colombia Dance Price 2017 en la categoría solista femenina. Cali Salsa Open 2018 en la categoría solista femenina. Martin Gonzáles: Director de Alma Latina Mexicali y Co-director de Alma Latina Dance Company desde 2010. Bailarín profesional desde los 15 años. Entreno con los mejores instructores y creadores de estilos únicos en ritmos latinos en lugares como New York, Puerto Rico, Europa y Asia, entre otros. Fue bailarín de Belinda y ha abierto conciertos para varios artistas como: Romeo Santos, Intocable, Jarabe de palo, Camila, Domenic Marte, Kevin Cosmo, entre otros. Kike Solano: Bailarín y músico desde los 8 años de edad, dueño y director del grupo musical “ABI MAMBO ORQUESTA”, bailarín y coreógrafo del espectáculo DELIRIO en Cali, fue campeón de: World Salsa Summit en la categoría parejas cabaret profesional. World Latin Dance Cup Ultimate Champions 2012. Festival Mundial de Salsa Cali 2014 en la categoría parejas cabaret profesional. Festival Mundial de Salsa Cali 2016 en la categoría parejas cabaret Elite. INTERNATIONAL SALSA MAGAZINE

Las entradas para el congreso son los siguientes: Entrada General: 15.00 USD (Viernes/Sábado). Entrada VIP: 20.00 USD (Viernes/Sábado). Taller (1hora): 20.00 USD (Viernes/Sábado). Entrada Social: 8.00 USD (Viernes/Sábado). Para mayor información: Web Site: http://ecuadorsalsacongress.com.ec/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ecsalsacongress/ Correo: info@ecuadorsalsacongress.com.ec Correo: lucia.romero@tropicaldance.com.ec

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Cabaret Tropicana Conoce un paraíso bajo las estrellas; un lugar mágico, de calidad y único para disfrutar de la música y el folklore cubano y del Caribe en todas sus características y estilos. Si quieres saber más de ellos, contáctalos a través de: WebSite: https://www.cabarettropicana.com/en/ Facebook: https:// www.facebook.com/ cabaretTROPICANACuba/ Correo: comercial@tropicana.payresline.com Teléfono: +(53) 7 2670110

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Reconocen al Trombonista Puertorriqueño Luis J. Cruz H. En New York El sonido del trombón entona una melodía seductora que funde al archipiélago antillano en un solo pueblo unidos por nexos históricosculturales resistentes. Los hijos e hijas del Caribe han impreso su huella en la cultura universal, pero las luchas libertarias establecieron un cordón umbilical que estableció el sueño de una confederación Antillana que ha resistido el divisionismo que por más de un siglo han sembrado partidarios conquistadores. INTERNATIONAL SALSA MAGAZINE

Luis j. Cruz un músico académico catañes radicado en New York con más de treinta siete años de vida artística, reconocido como el Trombón Labios de Acero por legendarios músicos de la talla de Ángel ¨Papo¨Vazquez (Fundador del Grupo Libre de Manny Oquendo de New York, el Grupo Experimental Baracumbele de Puerto Rico). Cruz se inició en el mundo de la música a los catorce años, cuando en la escuela intermedia tomó un curso opcional de música. Descubrió que tenía talento, amaba la música y que quería ser músico. Los maestros le aconsejaron que se inscribiera en la Escuela Libre de Música de Hato Rey en Puerto Rico. 48

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¨Fui privilegiado. Tuve excelentes maestros en la escuela Ramón B. López, Rafael Cordero y la Onofre Carballeira. Ellos me estimularon a estudiar y a escuchar el llamado de mi corazón. Mis padres, Luis A. Cruz Vega y Carmen M. Huertas Santiago, fueron fundamentales. Mi madre ha sido mi mayor fuente de apoyo y dos educadores, el maestro Edgardo Correa y el profesor Antonio Salcedo, son las personas que más han influido en mi desarrollo profesional¨ rememora Cruz Huertas.

En los próximos días del mes de agosto nos visitará en Caracas-Venezuela, para participar en una clase magistral de técnicas, uso y la ejecución del trombón de vara en las instalaciones del núcleo del Centro Nacional de Acción Social por La Música.

El amor entre el trombón y Cruz fue uno a primera vista. ¨Escuche el trombón y me enamoré de su sonido. Luego lo acaricié. Me llego al alma. Van más de treinta siete años desde que me case con mi trombón y nos hicimos uno. Ha participado en varias orquestas tales como la de José Alberto el Canario, Celia Cruz, Frankie Ruiz, Willie González, Eddie Santiago y actualmente es el primer trombón de la legendaria agrupación Boricua Legends de Pedro Pocholo Segundo en New York.

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Yova Rodríguez

El jibarito de Mayagüez

Giovanni (Yova) Rodríguez Ruiz, nace en Mayagüez, siendo el menor de seis hermanos, criados solos por su madre Doña Delia Ruiz Crespo. A los 7 años se inicia en la música cantando aguinaldos navideños e influenciado por su tío materno José Ruiz Crespo ¨Pipo El Indio¨ y su tío abuelo Antonio ¨Toño Ruiz quien tocaba cuatro puertorriqueño. A los quince años comienza sus estudios en la escuela libre de Música Ernesto Ramos Antonini en Mayagüez, Puerto Rico. Es aquí que inicia su carrera de canto y la percusión menor y ya a los 16 años se convierte en el cantante de la banda de la escuela. En el 2004 comienza el proyecto ¨Yova Rodríguez & su conjunto Sakao - Akà, Homenaje a Polo Montañez¨. Desde la salida de su trabajo musical Yova Rodríguez conjunto Sakao - Akà se ha convertido en uno de los conjuntos más solicitados en Puerto Rico, Colombia, Venezuela y New York, desde el año 2010 reside en La Gran Manzana, La Babel de Hierro N.Y, trabajando en la composición musical para cantantes de la talla, Danny Rivera, Herman Olivera, Marcial Isturiz, Orquesta Boricua Legends, y el grandioso Andy Montañez entre otros y por mencionar algunos y viajando por varios países de Latinoamericanos junto a la mayoría de los artistas ya mencionados.

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Colombia en el destacado local SonHabana, regresa a New York y compone el tema Medellín, se presenta el pasado 23 de junio con un rotundo éxito total en el evento un día de Salsa para Medellín. Me informa el mismo Yova Rodríguez que ya está preparando su cuarta producción discográfica de la mano del pianista, arreglista Arturo Ortiz. Y al mismo tiempo pertenece a la junta directiva de la Galería de La Salsa en el Spanish Harlem en New York.

En el 2016 arranca con su tema promocional ¨Me Quedaré¨ con arreglos del trompetista Nelson Jaime Gazu, tema dedicado a los miles de Boricuas que han salido de su Puerto Rico querido. En el 2017 compone el tema ¨Mi Barrio¨ dedicado a su barrio natal y se presentó en Mayagüez, al mismo tiempo el Alcalde José Guillermo Rodríguez le hace entrega de las llaves de la cuidad y un reconocimiento, en el mismo año compone el tema ¨Borinquén se Levanta¨ donde participaron grandes luminarias de La Salsa en New York tales como El Pulpo Colon, Jhon Benítez, Luis Mangual, José Dávila entre otros y de la mano del trompetista y arreglista cubano Agustín Someillan Garcia, en enero del 2018 se presenta en Medellín-

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CUBANOSON Cubanoson is a traditional Cuban dance orchestra as created by pianist and composer, Leonel “Papo” Ortega. This Orchestra unites the “Punto Cubano” and the “Son Montuno” bringing danceable Cuban music to any public or private event. In 2006, Cubanoson released their debut album “Recordando a Cuba” which contain 10 tracks. Four years after, this NY’s Cuban orchestra presented their second album “Rumba Nueva” with 13 singles including 7 originals in Spanish, English and French. Likewise, Cubanoson has the purpose to unite the talent and dedication of excellent contemporary musicians, (true exponents of Latin roots), to offer and express the traditional Cuban music to all cultural venues!

Please, visit them in https://www.facebook.com/cubanoson Next Event: Tuesday, August 7th Time: 7:00 PM Venue: National Night Out Festival. Bergenline Ave and 43rd St, Union City, 07087. Come and dance with CUBANOSON for the 13th straight year LIVE! This is a great festival free to all over a span of 3blocks. Support of the Police.

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RUMBEROS DEL CALLEJÓN BRING THEIR NEW HIT “ME TIENES LOCO” FT. GILBERTO SANTA ROSA RUMBEROS DEL CALLEJÓN’S NEW SINGLE “ME TIENES LOCO” FT. GILBERTO SANTA ROSA IS ALREADY HERE!!!

Rumberos del Callejón brings to the Salsero musical market their new promotional single "Me Tienes Loco" with the special guest, Gilberto Santa Rosa "El Caballero de la Salsa". This third track of the album "Celebrando" presents contemporary salsa with a fresh and avant-garde touch.

In this CD, celebrating the anniversary for the 10 years of the orchestra you can listen the interpretation of the most famous artists of the Salsa genre, such as: the Puerto Ricans Tito Nieves, Gilberto Santa Rosa, and Maelo Ruíz, Domingo Quiñones, and for Venezuela there are the singers: Luis Fernando Borjas, Rodrigo Mendoza, Wilmer Lozano, Angel Vallenilla, Veruzca Verdú, Gonzalo Díaz and Memo Arroyave.

The musical arrangements of "Me Tienes Loco" were in charge of Alberto Crespo, while Carlitos Padrón was responsible for the musical production. This third single of nine in total of "Celebrando" Volume 1 was recorded between Caracas Venezuela and the capital of the World, New York.

“Celebrando” Volumen 1 is available on all digital platforms. Release Date: June 28th, 2018

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JOHANDY RELEASES HIS NEW BACHATA SINGLE “NO” "No" is the New Romantic Bachata song produced by Tony Sifonte, TC and Derek Deler for EQS Musica. This single is the third that Johandy releases this year and you can enjoy it in all digital platforms. Release Date: June 26th, 2018

Vídeo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vzVYmC96PDs

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WILLIE MORALES “EL PILOTO DE LA SALSA” PRESENTS HIS NEW SALSA SINGLE “SI SE ACABÓ EL AMOR”

Willie Morales “El Piloto de la Salsa” presents to the Salsero public his new song “Si Se Acabó El Amor” written by Jesús Pagan with arrangements of Chino Nuñez. “Si Se Acabó El Amor” is the second of 12 tracks contained in his album debut titled “Desafiando la Gravedad”. This CD has several songwriters, arrangers and musicians from Latin America and U.S.

Vídeo: https://youtu.be/Xt_GiDVBPUE

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