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Editorial Dear correspondents and readers, I am excited to announce that the rm of attorneys Soares & Lykken, a professional Law Corporation of Carmel, California, have registered International Salsa Magazine as a branch of Columbia Academia, which is a not-for-prot corporation. We are expecting to be recognized as a taxexempt organization by the US International Revenue Service.

International Salsa Magazine is a nonprot organization with volunteer correspondents worldwide. Our goal is to unselshly promote Salsa music activities from all over the world. Our policy is to include all persons, dancers, dance academies, musicians, singers, artists, bands, websites, venues, performances, and concerts related to the Salsa scene.

The new status will allow us to carry out our mission much further and guarantee the survival of this publication for the years to come. We are here to foster the art of Latin dance and music. Please let us know how we can carry out our mission better. Your suggestions are welcome. For those who are reading us for the rst time, we inform you that we have a blog www.salsamundi.com and monthly publish our digital magazine International Salsa Magazine to report all Salsa events from all over the world. We work with volunteer correspondents with whom we share our interest in Salsa.

We deeply appreciate the collaboration of those correspondents who are already part of the ISM family and welcome the new ones, for we want to grow and we need your support.

Respectfully, Eduardo Guilarte

Staff Eduardo Guilarte Agustin Bernales María Ferrara Thisby Ferrara Peter Maiden Ana Rosa Massieu Augusto Felibertt Nataly González Neicker Acurero

Editor Marketing Director Production Manager Social Media Manager Photographer Staff Writer Counsellor Art & Graphic Design Graphic Design

Promoters Adriana Saez Victoria Ferrara Valentina Diaslara Karina Bernales

Promoter for United States Promoter for United States Promoter for Europe Promoter for Latin America

Correspondents USA (Los Ángeles) USA (San Francisco) USA (New York)) USA (New York)) Europe (Spain) Latin America

Carlos Navarro Mario Cabrera Brielle Friedman Anya Katsevman Roberto “Vene” Barral José Perez (Venezuela)

Contacts USA (New York) Leah Grammatica USA (California) USA (California) Europe (Spain) Europe (Spain) Puerto Rico Argentina México

Linda Wosskow Ash Maynor Javier Corrales Salvador M. Sánchez Marivel Ortiz Gerardo Oswaldo Russo Omar González

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Edition 85 January 2018

Singers & Groups SITARA SON Cuban-Latin Band. p. 16

On the Cover Melina Almodóvar “La muñeca de la Salsa”. p. 24

RICK ARROYO. p. 31 The Best Salsa-Latin bands in London!. p. 37

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Reviews

Events

Maite Hontele in Concert! p. 40

Salsa Fuego 2018 arrives this January p. 6 LOVKIZ Brussels Festival is here to all Kizomba lovers! p. 34

DJS

15° Panamá Jazz Festival. p. 42

ISM les presenta a 2DJS venezolanos con una gran pasión por la Salsa. p. 45

Recording Studios Argentina Tango Salón. p. 44 El Cerrito Studio p. 7

United States Of America / Events / Pittsburgh

Salsa Fuego 2018 arrives this January Adriana Saez adriana@salsamundi.com

Salsa Fuego kick off the party this month with the rst Salsa’s Congress in Pittsburgh, this Friday, January 12th Sunday, January 14th. You will enjoy of 10hrs of Workshops, 30hrs of Latin dance instruction, Social nights and the best world class performances.

Get your Early Bird Full Pass now for FULL ACCESS!!!

This annual event (one of the largest dance events in Pittsburgh - PA) will have two former World Champions and two former National Champions in both performances and instruction, and DJ Renzo will play the best Latin Music during this full weekend congress. Don’t miss out this spectacular event at 5:00pm the rst day!

3 days of workshops Social dancing Nights.

3 separate party rooms: a Salsa Ballroom, Bachata Ballroom and Kizomba/ Tango Ballroom.

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Tickets: Full Pass - Early Bird: $185.00/ Performer Pass – Early Bird: $119.00 Venue: The twentieth Century. 4201 Bigelow Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15213 To get more information about SALSA FUEGO 2018 in Pittsburgh, visit: www.salsafuego.org or Like them on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/events/3027 39716800248/

United States Of America / Recording Studios

Brighton Music Center Brighton Music Center offers you an array of musical instruments for sale and rental to schools, customers and organizations. They also provide you with accessories and music lessons. Brighton Music Center is known for its customer service and satisfaction.

Visit them in https://www.brightonmusic.com or Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brightonmusic/ti meline/?ref=ts Venue: Brighton Music Center. 2110 Babcock Blvd Pittsburgh, PA 15209

EL CERRITO STUDIO Adriana Saez adriana@salsamundi.com

The Cuban sound, mixing and mastering engineer, winner and multiple times nominated for the Latin Grammy Award, Oscar Autie together with his wife, producer and composer, Kenya Autie gave life to the most ambitious project of their lives, they established in the area of San Francisco bay, CA, one of the best and most recognized recording studio, mixing, mastering and production, El Cerrito Studio. A recording studio equipped with the most advanced technology and equipment, three rooms of recording and a control room completely isolated acoustically treated to achieve a quality work for all styles and musical genres.

Oscar Autie was born in La Habana, Cuba.

Since 6 years old he played the acoustic guitar and his formal musical training began at 9 years old through private classes.

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United States Of America / Recording Studios Oscar studied musical composition, arrangements and production at the National School of Arts of Cuba (ENA) where he graduated with a Degree in Guitar Interpretation. He also trained in drums and piano, and holds a degree in Electronics and Acoustics in a Technical School in La Habana.

When he was 20 years old and while living in Cuba, Oscar worked as a Recording Engineer at EGREM (main recording studio and music distributor in the capital at that time). He was also the Sound Engineer during the Tour of prestigious Cuban bands, such as: Isaac Delgado, Síntesis and Arte Vivo, and at the National Theater of Havana. He provided sound engineering for live shows by world-renowned artists such as: Oscar De Leon, Astor Piazzolla, Sierra Maestra and Silvio Rodriguez, among many others. In addition to all this, this wonderful musician recorded many albums during his stay in this AfroCaribbean country.

This voting member, engineer from the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (Grammy) and the Latin Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (Grammy Latino), a voting member of the P & E (Wing of Producers and Engineers), and member of the Audio Engineering Society moved to the US in 1992 in search of more advancement opportunities. Once installed in California, the talented Oscar Autie has been working on live performances, recording the mixes and mastering albums of a large number of industry musicians such as the nominees and winners of the Latin Grammy: Yalil Guerra, Mister G, Yosvany Terry, Diego El Cigala, Paco De Lucia, Fito Paez, and Mayito Rivera (Van Van) among other personalities of the artistic guild.

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Also, he has been Technical Director and Sound Engineer for the prestigious Flamenco Festival of Bay Area since its inception in 2005. Oscar is currently recording and producing other albums for other artists.

In the other hand, the Cuban producer, Kenya Auntie studied guitar at the Conservatorio of Guanabacoa in La Habana and she was the rst woman to play the guitar in a rock band on the island, being an inspiration gure for other women with the same musical interest. Kenya has participated in the production of projects such as: Arise Above Abuse, Clave: Chamber Music, Vol. VI, Stand Before The Systems and Presidential Suite. Currently, this composer and co-owner of El Cerrito Studio continues to contribute her skills in projects with upcoming releases.

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El Cerrito Studio operates under the label of El Cerrito Productions, a record company of licenses, promotions and publications. They make reservations to Artists from all over the world and from all styles of music.

They perform recording, mixing, mastering, production, composition, arrangement, transcripts, and promotion.

This studio represents the experience, creativity and professionalism that have made it stand out as one of the best recording studios in the San Francisco area.

Prominent companies such as: Leap Frog, The Warner Brothers, Beyond Translations and Playsongs have made their recordings there.

In addition, Deepak Chopra recorded and mixed his most recent album and book "Home" in this studio.

"I have been working as an engineer since my ď€ rst 20 years. Engineering is a passion for me. I love music and being an engineer allows me to be part of many interesting and meaningful musical projects ...â€? Oscar Auntie.

To more information, please visit http://www.elcerritostudio.com/ or like them on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/elcerritorecords/

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Concerts, Live Bands California: Things To Do Pacic Mambo Orchestra at Yoshi’s Oakland Friday, January 5th Location: 510 Embarcadero West, Jack London Square, Oakland, CA 94607. www.yoshis.com Pacic Mambo Orchestra uses the traditions of the classic mambo‐craze orchestras of the 1950s to deliver their original music and clever, modern arrangements of hit songs. Currently the only fully active Latin Big Band on the West Coast of the United States, this elite group of the Bay Area's nest musicians performs in both English and Spanish.

Chuchito Valdes at Yoshi’s Sunday, January 7th Show: 7:00pm / Tickets: $21.00 Location: 510 Embarcadero West, Jack London Square, Oakland, CA 94607. www.yoshis.com Cuban Pianist, composer and arranger Jesus “Chuchito” Valdés, is the third-generation manifestation of a Cuban jazz piano dynasty that includes his father, Chucho Valdés and grandfather, Bebo Valdés. In 2013, he released Grand Piano Live Piano, which was nominated for a Latin Grammy and in the same year, he also released Carnaval en Piano Charango which was also nominated for a Latin Grammy. Chuchito is recognized as a master of Cuban music including Son, Danzon, Cuban Timba and Guaguanco.

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Mimi Ibarra at Conga Room January 18, 2018 Time: 9:00PM / Cost: $23.10 Location: 800 West Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90015. www.congaroom.com The Colombian singer Mimi Ibarra wrote songs that were denitely hits such as: "señora", "juguete de nadie", "déjala", "morena linda", "dile a el" y "te Propongo" in the voices of well-known Salsa interpreters: Tito Rojas, Puerto Rican Power, Tito Gomez, Anthony Cruz, Maelo Ruiz, among others.

Currently, she presents us her fourth record production. "Porque te quise tanto" stands out in her album in Bachata rhythm. All the themes are from the authorship of Mimi Ibarra, arrangements by Rafael "Bodo" Torres, Ramón Sánchez and Julio "Gunda" Merced.

Mazacote Ft. Louie Romero at Sausalito Seahorse Sunday, January 21st Salsa Class with Courtneay: 4:00pm - 5:00pm $10 admission for live salsa!

Live Band: 5:00pm - 9:00pm Location: 305 Harbor Drive Sausalito, CA 94965. www.sausalitoseahorse.com Mazacote is the hard-swinging, old school salsa group of legendary percussionist Louie Romero. Based in San Francisco, the ensemble plays a crowd-pleasing, highenergy mixture of classic salsa favorites and original Latin jazz tunes.

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Gilberto Santa Rosa at Conga Room Thrusday, February 1, 2018 Doors at 7pm / Show: 8pm Location: 777 Chick Hearn Court, Los Angeles, CA 90015.

Gilberto Santa Rosa is celebrating his 40 years of artistic career. "When you start making music as an amateur, you never think you're going to have a career, let alone a long-lasting career," says the Puerto Rican singer. The tour will have a modern assembly and a lot of technology. "El Caballero de la Salsa" has earned 13 gold discs, 13 platinum records, 3 multiplatinum albums and even a Guinness Record for to be the tropical artist with the greatest hits number one.

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Night Clubs, Dance Events California: Things To Do

Thursdays On The Mountain 80's/90's Night January 18, 2018 6:30pm-10:30pm

Friday Hot Salsa Night on January 12th From 8:00 pm to 1:00 am Live Music with the Best Salsa Bands in Los Angeles!

Cover Charge: $15 at the door (no cover with Dinner Reservation) Age: 21. www.eloridita.com El Floridita Cuban Restaurant 1253 N. Vine St., Hollywood, CA 90038 Tel: (323) 871-8612 Salsa dance lessons: Mondays at 8:00 PM, and Friday & Saturday 8:30 PM. The live entertainment starts at 9:30 PM with the best salsa bands in Los Angeles!

$25 Online// $30 at the door (if available) Ticket price includes: entry, entertainment, all games and free parking.

Food & Beverages are a la carte Parking: is FREE / Age: 21+ Location: 14831 Pierce Rd, Saratoga, CA 95070 www.mountainwinery.com Every third Thursday of the month come up for an evening of dancing, classic cocktails, music, wine tasting, interactive games, surprise and more! So many unforgettable hits came out of the 80's/90’s that made you turn your boombox up and get on the dance oor. Come dressed in your favorite fashion of the era, get your groove on and join the fun!

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Sitara Son

Cuban-Latin Band Vicky Ferrara vicky@salsamundi.com

Master percussionist and singer, Maestro Lázaro Galarraga is a native of Havana, Cuba, now living in Los Angeles. He was a founding member of the premier Cuban music troupe, Conjunto Folklorico Nacional de Cuba (1961-62, 1977-82) A world-renowned teacher, performing artist, choreographer and writer of Afro-Cuban music, culture and folklore, he has recorded, performed and taught across the U.S. and worldwide. He is also regarded as one of the great ‘Akpons’ or lead singers in the Afro-Cuban religious traditions and a master of the bata drums.

Guitarist/Vocalist, Jon-Oliver Knight is an accomplished classical guitarist who has toured extensively throughout the US, Central America, Mexico and Europe. He has played countless wedding ceremonies, cocktail hours and receptions and epitomizes the exibility required to be a wedding guitarist. Jon-O is also in demand for his Vocals and plays sitar (Indian) and cuatro(Puerto Rican) in the band as well.

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Bobby Wilmore's is an incredibly well seasoned percussionist. From drum set to congas, bongos, or anything that Bobby can nd that will make a noise, he is sure to captivate with his precision and creativity behind the drum. Bobby is one of the busiest percussionists in California with his unique "good vibes" personality and his astounding rhythmic ability and passion.

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Pianist extraordinaire, Matt Amper is not only one of the most sought after Latin pianists on the west coast, but is also an accomplished Jazz and Classical pianist.

Matt's musicality is preceded by his need to dive deeper and deeper into exploring and perfecting his craft which many would say has already reached perfection!

Josiel Perez has performed and toured all over the world with some of the best bands out there. He currently plays Trumpet with SitaraSon among other La based bands. A wizard with his countless percussion instruments, Josiel brings that same skill and creativity to the Latin side.

Together these accomplished musicians form a Band that will astound and captivate you, leaving you wanting more.

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Dance Classes, Dance Clubs United States Of America

California

Majesty in Motion Salsa Dance Company dedicated to high-energy performance, a jazzy style, and precise musicality.

Founded in 2002 by David and Jennifer Stein, MIM has become the largest salsa company is San Diego, CA 92115. No partner needed. Relaxed, friendly environment. Just drop into class to get started, Wear comfortable clothes and shoes. http://majestyinmotion.com 6380 El Cajon Blvd (Upstairs) San Diego, CA 92115

Rhythm Journey North Carolina

Do you want to try something new in the new year? Would you like to exercise more but you hate going to the gym?

Do you like music and meeting new friends? If you answered yes to any of these, then Latin Dance Night at Imurj is just the thing for you. http://www.rhythmjourneync.weebly.com 6625 Falls Of Neuse Rd Raleigh, NC 27615

Pennsylvania

Salsa Classes at Fruition Collective. January 18, 2018 Join Latin Dance expert instructor, Paul J Rodriguez of Creative Latin Dance as he guides newer dancers and novices through the basic steps of Salsa and Bachata.

Then show off your new moves as the evening becomes a LIVE Salsa Dance Party!

24 West Walnut Street Lancaster, PA 17603

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Virginia

Salsa Rueda Club of Richmond Virginia Wed, January 3, 2018 A unique group atmosphere develops as you feel the whole Rueda ow, listening to the wonderful Afro-Cuban/Latin-American music. It is simply an exciting dance which is fun to do and a pleasure to watch.

Tangueros. 10049 Midlothian Turnpike Richmond, VA 23235. https://www.facebook.com/SalsaRuedaClubofRichmondVirginia/

Home to one of the largest hardwood dance oors in Brooklyn, at 4,000 sq. ft., and its state-of-the-art sound system, Balmir Latin Dance Studio invites you to be pulled in from Flatbush Avenue and experience a dance school like no other.

The studio’s community-focus represents the diversity of New York, encouraging people from all walks of life to learn to dance and feel the difference.

959 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11226. https://balmir.com

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Blamir Latin Dance Studio

Nieves offers Salsa and Bachata Dance classes for Adults and Kids Dance Classes for all styles of dance. They are one of the largest Salsa and Bachata Dance Schools in NYC. Serving Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx, and Manhattan.

1215 Morris Ave Bronx, NY 10456 http://nievesdancestudio.com

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Nives Latin Dance Studio

Concerts, Live Bands New York, Florida: Things To Do Arturo O'Farrill with Tony Rosa & Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra Only 3 Sundays, December 2017 Date: 3, 10 & 17 Location: Birland Jazz Club. 315w 44th St, NY 10036, New York. http://www.birdlandjazz.com The Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra is the resident large format ensemble of the nonproď€ t Afro Latin Jazz Alliance (ALJA) founded by Arturo O'Farrill in 2007 and dedicated to preserving the music and heritage of big band Latin jazz, supporting its performance for new audiences, and educating young people in the understanding and performance of this important cultural treasure.

Sunport JAZZ Festival in NY: "Night At Birdland" with Swingin' Wonderland JAZZ Orchestra Price: $30 General Seating Location: Birland Jazz Club. 315w 44th St, NY 10036, New York. http://www.birdlandjazz.com Swingin' Wonderland JAZZ Orchestra (SWJO) was formed in 1991 in Kagawa Prefecture, Japan, under the leadership of bandmaster and trumpeter Naoto Sekimoto. Every summer for the past 16 years, SWJO has been the mainstay of Sunport Jazz Festival, playing against the backdrop of the sun setting over Japan's Inland Sea at Sunport Takamatsu. For this Sunport Jazz Festival concert, SWJO will y out from Japan and, together with the highest quality guest musicians, will put on a hot performance at the legendary Birdland.

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Johnny “Dandy” Rodriguez Jr. at Gonzalez y Gonzalez Saturday, January 6th Shows: 11:30PM & 1:30AM / Price: $10 Music by DJ Loco.

Locatiion: 192 Mercer Street, New York, NY 10012 www.gygnyc.com Johnny “Dandy” Rodríguez Jr played Bongo over 30 years in the Tito Puente Orchestra since he was 17 years old also worked with Tito Rodriguez from 1965 to 1968 and with Ray Barretto from 1970 until the end of 1972. Since 2000, “Johnny Dandy” Rodríguez Jr is the leader of The Mambo Legends Orchestra.

Héctor Jr. y Su Orquesta Cani at Gonzalez y Gonzalez Thursday, January 11th Shows: 9:30PM & 11:30PM / Price: $10 FREE Salsa Dance Lesson by Elizabeth Magani at 8:45PM / Music by DJ Willie Rivera.

Locatiion: 192 Mercer Street, New York, NY 10012 www.gygnyc.com Orquesta cani has a unique Latin salsa sound that moves crowds & audiences with passion and power. They play merengue, salsa, Latin jazz, Bachata, Latin son, cha cha cha and Bolero music.

Please visit them in https://www.gigmasters.com/salsa/la-orquesta-cani

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Luis Perico Ortiz “Hasta Siempre” at Lehman Center Saturday, January 20th Time: 8:00PM Tickets: VIP* $100, $65, $55 and $50 Location: 250 Bedford Park Boulevard West, Bronx, NY 10468 www.LehmanCenter.org In his 55th Anniversary, Luis Perico Ortiz celebrates his unbelievable music career.

This legendary musician, educator, producer, arrange and composer is responsible for the success of dozens of artists, including his very own success of 40 years as soloist. “Hasta Siempre” is a journey that honors his musical collaboration with great artists such as: Rubén Blades, Celia Cruz, Tito Puente, Tito Rodriguez, Machito, Mongo Santamaría. In addition, you will enjoy a section of salsa dura with some special guests such as: Roberto Lugo, Domingo Quiñones and Johnny Kenton (founder of the orchestra).

Noche Zenzacional de La Salsa Noche Zenzacional de La Salsa, Dance Gala night in a wonderful event room located in the city of stars, Hollywood, FL. The New Orchestra "Los Patrones de la Salsa", which consists of a great selection of professional music experts, will put you to dance and enjoy a unique and exclusive repertoire for you Salsa Lover. Sat, Jan 13, 2018, 9:30 PM Sun, Jan 14, 2018, 1:30 AM. Eden Regal Ballroom & Catering 1400 North 46th Avenue, Hollywood, FL 33021.

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MELINA ALMODÓVAR “La Muñeca de la Salsa” Adriana Saez adriana@salsamundi.com

With an unwavering spirit, melodious voice, Caribbean cadence on her hips, friendly and cataloged by many as sexy, Melina Almodóvar has represented the Latin female son in the US. During her 20 years of artistic career, Melina has conquered audiences in the most imposing scenarios and has shared stages with the most recognized artists of the tropical genre.

The nickname as many know she is “La Muñeca de la salsa" and which for a long period of time she sought to have because she had the same name that already identied another Salsa singer.

Getting an ideal pseudonym to her was difcult, but not for a fan who, while delighting in her live presentation, cataloged her with this nickname with which they would later recognize her in the whole world. "I wanted to give myself a nickname for Salsa ... But I did not want to change my name ... And then one day a gentleman says to me:" Hey, but you are a doll and look how you sing ", and then it was there that I stayed “La Muñeca de la Salsa". It's a name that stuck with me and it stayed there, so everyone knows who “La Muñeca de la Salsa” is and sometimes they do not know who Melina Almodóvar is, but I really like that name, I think it's very beautiful", she said.

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United States Of America / Singers & Groups At the age of 14, the interpreter born in San Juan de Puerto Rico lived an experience that marked her life since then. She moved with her mother to Memphis, Tennessee, leaving behind her culture and family, which caused an emotional shock and made her take full refuge in the music.

"Salsa saved my life."

The Salsa is my way of life. It’s my way of breathing, of doing things ".

"We moved to a very white place to an extremely American place. The south of the US is a very different place from New York or Florida. There are not many Latin people and for me it was very hard ... I started studying music at the High School. I got into all the choirs that I could and all the bands in the school where I could be", told me Melina.

This Puerto Rican composer not only prepared in salsa, also studied different musical styles: Blues, Jazz and Gospel. What made her race for only 3 years at the University of Memphis the career of Musical Execution. Studies that she decided to abandon for working at the same time as a receptionist and translator for the City Council and also to continue pursuing her dream of singing Salsa professionally. "I decided to quit my university studies because I was really doing what I wanted to do: that was to be a singer... I thought it was better to leave school and nothing has gone wrong, I have continued doing everything at that moment, but on a slightly larger scale and for me it was the right decision", commented Amodóvar.

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During the 90s, Melina and other music professionals created the rst salsa orchestra in Memphis called "La Orquesta Caliente". With this band toured places like Alanna, Kentucky and Alabama.

They played at such iconic venues as Beale Street, one of the most famous music streets in all the US for almost 4 years, just as they did at Young Ave Deli, a place that lled to its maximum capacity just to hear them sing and play Salsa every Monday. In this regard, Melina told me: "That's when I started singing Salsa. That's when I fell in love with salsa and I wanted to continue being a professional Salsa singer.”

In 2003, she began her musical career as an independent soloist with her rst album Rumba's Salsa Soul Delight, where she exhibited her creative freedom to compose, work with other people in the music industry and create her own identity in this tropical genre. So, her second álbum was La Muñeca De La Salsa Y Más (2008) and Pasión y Salsa Live in 2013.

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In all her productions this Puerto Rican singer based in Miami, likes to sing to the love in a very positive way. Each song is a tropical proposal of Latin culture, passion, celebration, dance and happiness that invites the dancer to enjoy. "I like to talk positively about things that make me happy. I do not like to shoot men ...

Because it's not what happened to me.

"She added: "I have a bolero that's called Mi Nueva Página de Amor, but it's very positive.”

Although the Salsa is a genre dominated by men, Melina has shown to take rm steps and open eld solidly in the music industry, she has sung alongside major gures such as: The Great Combo of Puerto Rico, Andy Montanez, Bobby Cruz, Gilberto Santa Rosa, Marlo Rosa, Tito Puente Jr., el maestro Larry Harlow and Tromboranga.

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She has developed a successful musical career of 20 uninterrupted years that has led her to perform at the biggest annual festivals and daily events in the country.

For nine years "La Muñeca de la Salsa" performed live shows in South Florida at Tapas y Tintos club located in Miami's South Beach with el maestro Ricky Torres, where thousands of dancers from all over the world gathered every Tuesday to dance and enjoy her music.

www.salsamundi.com In 2010, Melina and approximately more than 600 dancers broke the Guinness Record for the largest number of people dancing Salsa at the same time a song. The idea got with her former manager Frank Nieves. The theme was "Lista pa' Impresionar" of her authorship and doesn’t rule in the near future to do it again. "We were there seeing how we could do something different for an event that he was doing here for the Broward County Patron Festivities and we said why we did not try to break the Guinness Record. Establish a Guinness Record of the greatest number of dancers dancing a song and then we did it and it was spectacular", said Melina.

In 2016, she released to the national and international market the salsa version single “Estoy aquí” of the popular Pop singer Shakira, whose arrangement was made by Seferino Cavan.

The video of "Estoy Aquí" was shot on the famous beaches of Miami Beach and already has almost 1 million views.

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United States Of America / Singers & Groups Likewise, and in mid of 2017, Almodóvar recorded with Tito Puente Jr. a new version in Salsa Mambo of the song "Mi Socio" created by Tito Puente and Cuban singer La Lupe popularized in 1965. In the same way, she did with the singer and composer Bobby Cruz the song "La Chica del Bling".

Currently, Melina does live performances every Friday to 6pm at Best Time Wine Shop located on 8th Street at 64th and 8th, a wine warehouse with a large dance oor. "Ándale! Pon a Sonar el Güiro" is her most recent single, it was released since last December and you can nd it on all digital platforms. During this month of January, Melina will continue playing her music through the territory of Florida with the event Los Patrones de la Salsa and on April 7 she will produce along with her friend Kristina Moinelo the biggest salsa festival in Miami, the Hollywood Salsa Fest, in which she will also participate as a main star with great gures of salsa music.

Melina Almodóvar believes that the Salsa will never die because it is in the Latin idiosyncrasy and at some point this AfroCaribbean genre will return to be that people like most. She also commented that she does not rule out the possibility in the future to do a fusion with the new urban musical trends of the moment.

"For me to represent Latin music in the US is a very big honor because I love tropical music more than anything.

It's my life, it's my way of breathing like all the SALSEROS ... For me, it's the whole world to be able to continue my long-standing career, to go ahead and bring good Salsa for the whole World.”

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The Salsa is the NUMBER ONE music genre that is danced around the world. I believe that we are keeping this genre alive with what we are doing every day.

"Melina Almodóvar

To more information about La Muñeca de la Salsa, please visit www.melinaalmodovar.com or like her on Facebook: www.facebook.com/pg/MelinaSalsa

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RICK ARROYO Vicky Ferrara vicky@salsamundi.com

Meet the 2008 Las Vegas Latin Music Awards Winner in two categories Best Latin Jazz Band and Best Latin Jazz Performer, RICK ARROYO. Him and the Latin Percussion Ensemble provides the very best in Steel Drums, Jazz, Latin Jazz ( Afro-Cuban and Brazilian ), Salsa for Dancing and contemporary Jazz.

Born in the Bronx, New York, Rick started playing professionally music when he was 15 years old. Began playing piano at the age of 9, drums at age 11, congas and vibraphone at the age of 14.

Composer, Arranger and Las Vegas Latin Awards Winner in 2 categories, Rick Arroyo appeared in The Coral Reef Lounge at Mandalay Bay every Monday night for four years with his 10 piece Latin dance band, The Latin Percussion Ensemble.

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United States Of America / Singers & Groups Rick Arroyo has played at The Blue Note, The House Of Blues, The Rio, Aladdin, Wynn, Tropicana, Bally's, Venetian, Stardust, Sahara, Circus Circus, Harrah's, Imperial Palace, Monte Carlo, Gordon Biersch Brewery, The MGM Grand & MGM Grand Garden Arena, Bellagio's, Caesar's Palace, Mirage, Treasure Island, Orleans, Flamingo Hilton, Las Vegas Hilton, Paris Hotel, Rancho Santa Fe Station, The Stardust, New York, N.Y. ( in the George Hamilton Cigar Lounge) Green Valley Station, Boulder Station, Sam's Town, Alexis Park Resort, Stratosphere, Fremont Street, Riviera, Primadonna, Lady Luck, Avi Casino, Red Rock Casino, Renaissance Hotel, Suncoast Casino, Furnace Creek Inn, Four Seasons and many other locations in Los Angeles, Denver and in Las Vegas. Rick has performed at several of New York Jazz Festivals, The Clark County Amphitheatre, The Reed Whipple Community Center and other venues including radio and television Simulcast.

Rick has recorded and played with Esteban, Tito Puente Jr. Poncho Sanchez, Steve Rossi, Luis Conte, Bill Laster, Karen Briggs, Dick Mitchell, Dan St. Marsais, Artie Webb,

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Francisco Aguabella, Papo Conga, Dan Weinstein, David Romero, Joe Torres, Poncho Roman, Johnny Conga, Papo Rodriguez, Tata Palau, Johnny "Dandy" Rodriguez, Ghalib Ghallab, Luis Miranda, Bobby Matos, Johnny Polanco, Pachito Alonso, Eddie Resto, Larry White, Hector Casanova, Dick Berk, Ramon Flores and Art Velasco. Shared the stage with The Yellow Jackets, Fatburger, The Rippingtons, Gerald Albright, Richard Elliot, Carl Fontana Everrett Harp, Gilberto Santa Rosa and many others.

He has opened for Tito Puente, Willie Chirino, Gilberto Santa Rosa, Jesus Alemany, Cubanismo, President Barack Obama, David Benoit, Richard Elliott, Michael McDonald, Donna Summers, The Beach Boys, Sammy Hagar and many others. And performed for Jenny Jones, Maurie Povich, Oscar Goodman, Shelly Berkley, Chip Maxď€ eld, Senator Harry Reid, Barack Obama, Monte Rock, Joe Cortez, Robin Leach, Oscar De La hoya and many other celebrities.

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Europe / Events / Brussels

LOVKIZ BRUSSELS FESTIVAL is here to all Kizomba lovers!

January 11-15 of 2018 Valentina Diaslara valentina@salsamundi.com

To all the Kizomba dancers in the world, the Kizomba Na Bisso association and International Salsa Magazine invite you to join it to the center of Europe: Brussels, for the third Kizomba Semba Festival sponsored by ATIM! Over 1,000 dancers attended our ď€ rst edition and it was sold out.

For the 3rd edition: It will have the most incredible international artists, teachers, dancers and deejays in the Kizomba World and even more crazy surprises.

Sara Lopez & Reda (ES/FR)

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Why Brussels?

Brussels is at the Heart of Europe and the world. Close to major cities of Western Europe such as London, Paris, Berlin, Rotterdam.

Indeed, Brussels is surrounded by Germany, France and The Netherlands (Holland), Switzerland and Luxembourg which are only 3 hours away... In other words, LOVKIZ Brussels Festival will be the meeting point for all European dancers because it is easily accessible from anywhere in the world. Moreover, Brussels is rich in history and full of monuments to visit.

In other words, LOVKIZ BRUSSELS FESTIVAL is the meeting point for every European and international dancers. A single watchword: “Enjoy”

Instructors

Moun & Karole (FR) Mister TECAS & Miss JO (AN/CV) Sara Lopez & Reda (ES/FR) Nat & Dany NKM (FR) Mike Evens & Émilie (FR/SU) Fabricio (AN) Curtis Seldon & Maclaren (FR/ES) Marcio (kizomba sensual NL) Kikizomba (BE) Railey (Na passada NL) Frans & Sarah (Kizombalove BE) Freezy (FR) Yap's la pirogue (NDOMBOLO FR) Winner teacher championship

Not to mention the extremely rich cultural heritage of Brussels, capital city of Europe!

3 days of Kizomba Semba Afro House Ndombolo Azonto.

3 nights hosted by the greatest DJ's.

25 international artists among the best.

45h of non-stop dance.

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International Dj’s

Dj Zay'x Dj Chad Dj Leda Dj Zen Dj Stou Dj Vasco Dj Snake Dj Valet Dj Ellen Dj Parker

Tickets available https://kizzbee.com/shop-2/lovkiz-brussels-festival-2018/ Location: Grand Casino Viage Brussels. Novotel centre tour noire/Aparthotel Adagio Brussels Grand Place

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The best Salsa-Latin bands in London!

Are you in London?

Here we bring you the best Latin bands you must check right now! Valentina Diaslara / valentina@salsamundi.com

PALENKE, the Latin dance leader in London Palenke was born in 1990 to the collective talents of Fernando Suarez – “Kinacho” and Lisandro Zapata from Colombia. Both are highly professional performers and are widely experienced in the Latin and Jazz scene.

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Europe / Events / Brussels The Band’s eclectic repertoire is passionate, dynamic and eminently danceable: from the characteristically hot blooded tempos of Cuban Salsa and Brazilian Lambada, the traditional folk rhythms of Colombian cumbia and Dominican Merengue, to the latest Caribbean Reggae and universally popular Spanish style “Gypsy Kings”.

This all singing band includes the traditional latin rhythm section, piano, guitar, bass, congas, bongos and timbale.

It is fronted by Adriana Santana also Colombian, who has become the “Queen of Salsa” in London captivating the audience with her magnetic voice and sensual dancing.

Over the years Palenke has toured: Switzerland (Montreaux Festival), France, Italy, Spain, Tunisia, Morocco, Malaysia, Indonesia, Ireland and Turkey. The band has performed for dignitaries such as Prince Charles, the late King Hussein of Jordan, King Juan Carlos of Spain and has become a spicy ingredient at hotels, clubs and many pop stars parties.

In the UK, the band is well known from North to South as a leading Latin band spreading the Latin fever from small to big audiences. Palenke has been invited to the Barbican Centre, the South Bank, The Edinburgh Festival and several TV shows.

Palenke over the years had worked with the collaboration of great Musicians such as: Oscar Ruiz, timbale; Bill Bland, congas; Alejandro Martinez, multi-percussionist and Luis Carlos Fuentes, Drummer

SAMBOSSA, a band playing the sounds & rhythms of Brazil With music ranging from sultry Bossa Nova & grooving Afro-funk to blistering samba, Sambossa have everything needed to delight both the listener & the dancer.

Featuring the unique vocal talents of ELISANGELA MAHOGANY, who brings originality to some classic Brazilian tunes.

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Also from Rio is hugely talented multi-instrumentalist MARCELO ANDRADE who showcases his saxophone & ute styles.

Guitarist PAUL RUMBOL leads this band as well as being band leader of the celebrated group Viramundo.

He also sings & plays the cavquinho (small Brazilian guitar) & has been working alongside the most talented Brazilian performers for more than 20 years.

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Completing the quartet is XAVIER OSMIR from São Paulo, Brazil who brings his wonderful percussion & vocal talents.

The band is also available as a trio and duo for smaller events/budgets.

SAMBOSSA, a compact but very powerful Brazilian/Latin group.

RIAMBA: the professionals of rhythm!

With air for performing, Riamba is one of the most sought after and lively Latin music bands on the London scene today.

Its exible 3 to 7 piece line-up is led by a superb female vocalist and backed by a strong rhythm section which includes: piano, trumpet, bass and typical Latin American percussion.

With their combined musical talents, the group is perfectly suited for the many different occasions and requests that Riamba receives; from a fully blown Salsa dance band with optional dance tuition, to a more relaxed event where lively background music in the Latin style is required.

Riamba’s musicians, who are from Latin America, Europe and the UK, have had an eclectic musical training with professional experiences to match, encompassing: Latin American, jazz, pop and classical music.

As individuals this has led them to perform on tours in the UK and around the world with artists such as: Björk, Jason Rebello, The Ghana Dance Ensemble, Stewart Copeland (The Police), and at venues which include: Pizza on the Park, The 606 Club, The Royal Festival Hall, Glastonbury Festival, The Sydney Festival (Australia) and The National Theatres (London and Ghana).

Riamba has performed for many private clients and at venues which include: The National Theatre (London), The National Portrait Gallery, The Dorchester Hotel, The Cultural Olympiad, Battersea Park and Regent’s Park Festival as well as travelling abroad for European performances.

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Europe / Reviews

Maite Hontele

in CONCERT! Valentina Diaslara valentina@salsamundi.com

A great musician is someone who can enlighten the stage only with his/her presence, this is the case when Maite Hontele is on stage.

Full-house, the stage full of colors and all the audience is ready to dance and enjoy the best rhythm: SALSA!

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International Salsa Magazine had the honor to be part of the last concert of Maite Hontele, the incredible dutch trumpeter, in Caracas, Venezuela.

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The silence is interrupted with the beautiful sound of a characteristic trumpet playing a melody, the stage gets full of musicians and Maite comes out with the biggest smile that characterize her.

She starts with a speech where she explains how thankful she is for being there, talks a little bit about Colombia, and then the party starts! Two hours full of hits of herself, Oscar d’ Leon, and many other artists, with the performance of her Colombian band by her side.

But let’s get deeper in who is her. Maite Hontelé is a trumpeter who was born in Utrecht, Holland, and was raised with music.

Her parents owned a huge collection of salsa and son Cubano, and every day she would listen to Latin music, quite unusual for a Dutch girl. After playing a few years with the local brass band, she decided to become a musician, and studied latin and jazz trumpet at the Conservatory of Rotterdam.

Her rst big tour was life-changing.

She went to Colombia, the country where she now lives. In 2004, Maite Hontelé toured with the world-famous Buena Vista Social Club. In 2009 Maite launched her rst album, Llegó la Mona, a salsa-tribute to Colombian music. This album was made with the purpose to tour more in Colombia.

Among the gigs she played was the Medellin Jazz Festival.

That year has been very important for her.

Not only did Maite record her rst album, she also found the place where she wanted to continue to live and make music.

That’s when she decided to move to Medellin, Colombia.

In 2010, she released her second production, Mujer Sonora. The album is focused on oldschool styles such as son and charanga, but also contains some spicy salsa-tracks.

This album was presented at the 2010 North Sea Jazz Festival, and on various international tours. In 2011 and 2012 Maite toured many countries with her band, and was a guest with Ruben Blades, Yuri Buenaventura, Issac Delgado, Diego Galé (DVD-recording), Juan Carlos Coronel, Oscar D’León, and many others.

Her 3rd album, Déjame Asi, was released in April 2013. She is currently touring Europe and Latin America.

“My Outlaw Loredo is the most elegant gig-bag in the universe. A perfect match for me!” Maite Hontelé The show ends with the best energy. Maite is not only an amazing trumpeter, but also a great singer and composer. We are glad to be part of his musical journey.

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Panamá / Eventos

Se acerca para este 15-20 de enero

15° Panamá Jazz Festival Karina Bernales karina@salsamundi.com

Del 15 al 20 de enero de 2018, nuevamente hace su aparición en la escena artística de la ciudad del Saber y Casco Antiguo, la 15° edición del Panamá Jazz Festival, a benecio de la Fundación “Danilo Pérez”, el cual será una estupenda oportunidad de disfrutar de la música de manera sana, junto a grandes músicos y fanáticos de diferentes países como Costa Rica, Colombia, Chile, USA, México, entre otros.

Su director Danilo Pérez menciona “Del corazón de América para el mundo” dándonos un mensaje, que no es solo hacer y realizar un festival sino mostrar a todos su dedicación a nivel mundial mostrándonos su proyecto cultural que consolida la creatividad, el intercambio y el talento, con un fuerte compromiso con la educación y bienestar social panameño, retorna con una férrea cartelera artística.

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Entre los artistas que se presentarán esta el Cuarteto de Wayne Shorter; la leyenda del jazz latino, Chucho Valdés; la cantante brasileña, Luciana Souza; el mítico pianista estadounidense, Ran Blake, el compositor y pianista magistral, Bill Dobbins acompañado en escena por la Global Jazz Big Band y los patrones de la cumbia panameña, Samy y Sandra Sandoval.

Sin mencionar que la cartelera musical se robustece además con la participación del bajista panameño Santi Debriano junto al saxofonista Craig Handy, el pianista Bill O’Connell y el baterista Will Calhoun, como integrantes medulares de este banquete musical.

Chucho Valdés

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Zárate Pérez, las panameñas Luz Acosta (voz y bajo) y Graciela Núñez (violín) y los músicos egipcios Hesham Galal y Balquei.

El Global Stage estará nuevamente este año, el cual será un escenario a disfrutar en todo lo alto con bandas de diversas latitudes como Rubén Amador y Yahuba (Puerto Rico), The Shufe Demons (Canadá), Paulina Pérez y Luna Mestiza (Chile), Josean Jacobo & Tumbao (República Dominicana), Marco Pignataro (Italia), Yogev Shetrit Trío (Israel), Fundación Armonía Colectiva (Costa Rica), Four On a Swing (India) y Shea Welsh (Estados Unidos); y los talentos panameños German Pinzón Jiménez, Tambo Jazz Collective, Digger Descendants Calypso Band, Proyecto Shuruca y Pureza Natural.

Además, se contará con las instituciones educativas de alto prestigio, Berklee College of Music, Berklee Global Jazz Institute, New England Conservatory, Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz, New York Jazz Academy y el Crossroads High School, que cada año ofrecen gran apoyo.

Y de los institutos que estarán: Berklee Global Jazz Institute, New England Conservatory, Thelonious Monk Institute Of Jazz y New York Jazz Academy.

Uno de los detalles más importantes del festival es que se estará realizando audiciones y un sinnúmero de clínicas educativas, así como el VI Simposio Latinoamericano de Musicoterapia, el I Programa de Intercambio de Música Clásica y el II Simposio de las Expresiones Musicales, Artísticas y Culturales de los Afrodescendientes en Panamá con el tema principal El Calypso, un ritmo único latino conocida como una música africana y afroamericana que comenzó en Trinidad y Tobago, luego siendo muy popular en las

Shufe Demons

Paulina Pérez y Luna Mestiza partes altas de Venezuela, San Andrés y Providencia en Colombia, Trinidad y Tobago, Puerto Rico y otras de las Antillas, donde utilizan instrumentos como el stellpan (steel drums), trompeta, trombón, auta, guitarra española, bajo eléctrico, saxofón, congas, bongos, maracas. Este ritmo varía dependiendo del país en donde se realice dándole un toque único a estudiar el Calypso a todos los fanáticos o interesados en él.

Para mayor información del Festival, pueden contactarlos a través de: WebSite: http://panamajazzfestival.com/ Facebook: PanamaJazzFest Instagram: panamajazzfestival/ Twitter: PanamaJazzFesti Correo: info@panamajazzfestival.com Teléfonos: +507 317-1466

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Argentina Tango Salón Karina Bernales karina@salsamundi.com

A partir del 11 al 15 de Enero en Buenos Aire, Argentina se realizara el Argentina Tango Salón Festival donde se presentaran los siguientes maestros del festival: Sebastian Achaval & Roxana Suarez Daniel Nacucchio & Cristina Sosa Jonathan Saavedra & Clarisa Aragón Leandro Gomez & Romina Levin Roberto Zuccarino & Maria Ines Bogado Johana Copes (Invitada)

12 Clases $4000 por persona: El paquete no incluye las clases especiales, ni la clase magistral.

Y tendremos a las parejas invitadas: Sebastian Arce & Mariana Montes Christian Marquez & Virginia Gomez Jonatan Aguero & Virgina Pandol Facundo Piñero & Vanesa Villalba Christian Sosa & Magdalena Valdez:

Clase Magistral: $200 por persona: Incluye entrada a la milonga de apertura del festival.

Tarifas 3 Clases $ 1000 por persona: El paquete no incluye las clases especiales, ni la clase magistral 6 Clases $2000 por persona: El paquete no incluye las clases especiales, ni la clase magistral.

9 Clases $3000 por persona: El paquete no incluye las clases especiales, ni la clase magistral.

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15 Clases $5000 por persona: El paquete no incluye las clases especiales, ni la clase magistral.

2 Clases con Johana Copes: $600 por persona: Técnica Femenina.

Clase Suelta a elección: $400 por persona Sebastian Arce-Mariana Montes: $500 por persona: Clase especial para parejas con cupos limitados.

Para mayor información de la programación de los Seminarios, horarios, lugar y dias de clases de los mismos visita: http://www.argentinatangosalon.com.ar/es/ seminarios.php Y sobre la programación de las Milongas, horarios, lugar y dias de clases visita: http://www.argentinatangosalon.com.ar/es/ milongas.php

Venezuela / Djs

ISM les presenta a 2 DJS

venezolanos con una gran pasión por la Salsa Karina Bernales karina@salsamundi.com

Nos menciona “Mi pasión por la salsa empieza desde los 3 años inuenciada por mi padre que era gran conocedor de este género y con 7 años ya quería aprender a tocar el timbal ya que me encanta la percusión. Pasados los años y de forma fortuita conozco el movimiento salsero producido por una cantidad de emisoras virtuales de salsa de colección donde se reúnen una cantidad de melomanos para disfrutar y mantener vivo lo que es la esencia y base de la salsa, me vuelvo una apasionada y comienzo un aprendizaje increíble sobre todo lo que es la salsa venezolana y es cuando me hago programadora de la emisora pionera en la Red llamada www.rumbayguateque.com a través de esta fui representante en Venezuela del Sr. Alfredo Maleta Torres último cantante que tuvo el sexteto de Joe Cuba. Hoy en día trato de difundir lo poco que he aprendido de este género que tiene un sin n de historia y de vez en cuando participando cómo Musicalizadora en diferentes eventos salseros.” “Que viva la salsa por siempre”.

DJ Jaime Guanipa DJ Katiuska Oropeza Katiuska Oropeza. Nacida en Caracas la capital de la salsa en Venezuela radicada actualmente en el Estado Carabobo, Valencia - Venezuela.

Durante su entrevista en la radio La Maceta realizado por mi nos mencionó Jaime que nació en Diciembre de 1966 en CaracasVenezuela, oriundo de Sarria perteneciente a la parroquia la candelaria, donde se crio en dos vertientes en sus primeros años, entre Sarria y Alta Vista en Catia parroquia Sucre también en Caracas.

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Venezuela / Djs Su 1era experiencia tangible dentro de la música latina denominada “SALSA” fue gracias al Venezolano “PHIDIAS DANILO ESCALONA” que le dio esta etiqueta que ha inmortalizado al género, y para la memoria de Jaime fue en 1973 con el estreno de la película “Nuestra Cosa Latina” y La Película SALSA en distintas salas de cine en Caracas, y a través de su banda sonora quedo impactado, y comenzó a desarrollar un gusto denitivo dentro del ámbito musical, nutriéndose y queriendo ser más extensivo; de esta manera logro a través de los años un conocimiento más amplio dentro de la cultura Latino Americana, donde se enriquecía al absorver como una esponja todo lo referente al ambiente y escuchando Radio donde moderaban grandes del conocimiento al cual puedo nombrar a nuestros Venezolanos y conocedores y moderadores en distintas estaciones de Radio en Amplitud Modulada para la época en Caracas tales como, Phidias Danilo Escalona, Floro Manco, Enrique Bolívar Navas, Héctor Castillo, Rafael Rivas, entre otros grandes radiodifusores, logrando un entendimiento muy sólido dentro de la majestuosidad salsera, pero a partir de 1979 tiene la inquietud por compartir y dar a escuchar los más basto de nuestra música latina, comenzando con las estas familiares y amistades, luego realizaba comentarios y selección de música de los Discos de acetato que habían en dichas reuniones, siendo esto un culto y a partir de 1982 se denió como Dj. Salsero, enriqueciendo a la tecnología y el verdadero arte del momento que es la investigación el estudio del género y los créditos de sus discos que lógicamente eran y son en formato Lp. Generando de esta manera un caldo de cultivo para la experimentación y selección musical, es desde este momento reriéndose a la fecha

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en que se desencadeno su experiencia e intercambio de criterios entre amigos que a lo largo de estos años lo ha seguido y acompañado dentro de esta pasión, teniendo éxitos como Musicalizador salsero en extintos locales de la ciudad de caracas para los años 1985 a 1990, posteriormente en 1993, se retiró temporalmente por responsabilidades familiares, pero sin jamás abandonar de corazón mi pasión por la musicalización y la investigación del genero tanto aquí en mi país Venezuela y el exterior, ya para el año 2008, decidió retomar luego de un tiempo prudencial mi más signicativo gusto por la musicalización salsero, ya para el momento consiguiendo muchos valuartes pero con su tiempo de antigüedad debida dentro del género, evolucionando distintivamente en cuanto a su versatilidad y exponentes, destacando que para mí no siendo un reto ya que debido al concepto ganado y mantenido me ha dado un puesto preferencial dentro del gusto del salsero y el bailador que yo denomino exigente, experiencia ganada debido a que en su debido momento estaba rodeado de grandes amigos amantes del género salsero que muchos de ellos comparto en la actualidad, razón de ello y abonado a la tecnología actual y su facilidad de acceso hace que de manera magistral pueda dar ante el público bailador lo que realmente quiere y desea en cada reunión, evento y esta, sin lugar a dudas, ante ello le expongo una síntesis referencial interactiva de mi paso por este mundo apasionante como lo es y deno “La Musicalización salsera en la vida nocturna Caraqueña”.

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