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April TABLE OF CONTENTS

ISSUE # 25

6 FUSION Bajofondo

7 ELECTRO VACILÓN Bomba Estéreo

8 SALSA

Oscar D’Leon

10 FUSION

Lila Downs

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11 ALTERLATINO Sergent Garcia

12 KESTADC.COM GALLERY

Photos of concerts and DC nightlife

13 UPCOMING EVENTS

Calendar of upcoming events

14 FEATURE

Alejandro Sanz

16 CHEF

José Andrés

19 FOOD

Takeateasy Restaurant

20 MOVIES

Short Film Festival

23 STYLE

Spring into Black & White

25 KESTA GIRL Juelles Chester

26 LOCAL TALENT Congo Sanchez

27 LOCAL TALENT Botta

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By: Kala Fryman

long the Rio de la Plata, which forms part of the border of Argentina and Uruguay, one can find more than just a rich landscape and history. Much like the brackish water of the river, this region is a meeting ground of music and culture, from the tango and milonga of Buenos Aires to Montevideo’s candombe. Rio de la Plata is the birthplace of Bajofondo, and is woven into the fabric of their identities as people and musicians, creating uninhibited and unclassifiable music. Bajofondo began with Uruguayan Juan Campodonico and Argentina’s Gustavo Santaolalla, the father of latin alternative music. The two were working together in music production, and inviting friends such as Jorge Drexler and Susana Rinaldi to play with them in the studio. These projects became “Tango Club,” the group’s first album released in 2002. Upon positive reception to the album, the band officially formed as Bajofondo Tango Club and have played with the same 8-member lineup for over 10 years. “Tango Club,” which won a Latin Grammy for Best Instrumental Pop Album in 2003 and sold over 300,000 copies, solidified the group’s commitment to creating contemporary music from Rio de la Plata, effectively combining the old and new. More than just a band, Bajofondo considers itself as a collective of musicians; essentially building a bridge between Argentina and Uruguay and creating a space where different musical cultures can converge and be reinvented. Since the advent of Bajofondo, they have been difficult to classify and don’t neatly fit into any single genre. Though often described as electro tango, the group rejects this term. Santaolalla commented, “Part

of what makes Bajofondo so hard to define is that it is a mixture of so many things. That’s why we’ve always been against the label of tango electronico. Because we feel we don’t play tango and we don’t play electronic. We play music that has elements of tango, but also milonga, candombe, rock, hip-hop, electronica, folk, symphonic music, progressive rock and funk. I think Bajofondo is very hard to describe. And each piece is different form the other. We are very uninhibited.” While Santaolalla’s status as a producer and composer are second to none (he’s won numerous accolades for his work with everyone in the Latin alternative scene including, Café Tacuba, Los Prisioneros, Fobia, Julieta Venegas, and Juanes, as well as, for his musical scores in Babel and Brokeback Mountain). Meanwhile, other members of Bajofondo have also delved into their own side projects and exploration of personal musical interests and influences. With the support and assistance from the rest of the musical collective, Luciano Supervielle, the group’s composer/DJ/pianist released his own record, along with Campodonico’s solo album exploring South American folk music. While “Tango Club” and “Tango Club Remixed” sought to explore a fusion of traditional tango with more contemporary influences, the group’s third album released in 2007, “Mar Dulce,” stands in stark contrast. Bajofondo’s evolution and exploration as a group is evident on “Mar

Dulce” from unexpected collaborations with artists like Mala Rodriguez, Nelly Furtado, Elvis Costello and Julieta Venegas. The track “El Anden” with Mala Rodriguez features traditional tango lyrical elements of loss and melancholy being rapped against a backdrop of bass and violins. “Pa’ Bailar” with Julieta Venegas has an upbeat, danceable pop rhythm that you would expect to hear in a cool, underground club. The group’s newest album, “Presente” released on March 5, shows a more complex and diverse side of Bajofondo. Santaolalla has described the anticipated 22-track album as a journey. “It starts out very introspective. By the end of that trip, hopefully you will go through emotional landscapes, geographical landscapes, musical landscapes.” The thunderous, rock-infused tracks “Código de Barra” and “La trufa y el sifon” mix cohesively with the discotecafriendly melodies in “Segundos afuera” and “Olvidate.” With vocals dispersed amongst their signature instrumentals, this album proves that Bajofondo is capable of constantly reinventing itself and surprising listeners without losing its identity, and thus staying relevant as a band. Bajofondo’s live performances are characterized by high energy and intensity and are an unforgettable experience. Don’t miss the chance to see what will be an amazing performance! Bajofondo will be at the 9:30 Club on Tuesday, April 2. Tickets are on sale at www.ticketfly.com. █

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ELECTRO VACILÓN

By: Juan Leon

he sonically explosive Bomba Estereo were formed in 2005 by the Colombian native Simon Mejia who had previously founded the rock outfits AM 770 and Charconautas. In recording a track (“Huepaje”) for the band’s debut album Vol. 1, Mejia sought out vocalist Liliana Saumet. Once Saumet became a full-time band member (along with Diego Cadavid, Kike Egurrola, and Julian Salazar), Saumet and Mejia’s collaboration led to the eventual development of Bomba Stereo’s now signature rap/electronic/tropical take on Colombian folk, champeta, and cumbia. Bomba Estereo’s musical fusion is stylish, eminently danceable, and catchy-- easy fodder for “citizen of the world” type trend-riders a la NPR who invited Mejia on as a guest DJ in May of 2011. But Bomba Estereo’s music evidences profundity and skill beyond mere fad. And their success across borders --especially with regard to their US reception-- speaks to a significance weightier than just piqued curiosity for ethnic chic. The follow up album to 2006’s Vo1. 1, 2008’s Estalla (known and released to US audiences as 2009’s Blow Up) shows why Bomba Estereo bring not only the hype, but the thrill as well. Estalla/Blow Up’s opener “Cosita Rica” invokes the muses of folk, rap, and cumbia wrapped in

strikingly electric and electronic beats. Saumet spits and sings her lyrics: at times fire, at times smoke. The electrotropical arrangements twist and change with her words. “Por que contigo yo me siento emocionao/ Por que contigo yo me siento conectao/ You make me feel so high, carajo!” “Cosita Rica” leads into one of Bomba Estereo’s more well-known tracks, the wonderfully vivid “Fuego.” A natural fit for the FIFA video game series’ mash of catchy, modern, and most importantly, global dance tracks, “Fuego” was included in the 2010 edition of FIFA’s soundtracks. “Fuego” is an apt encapsulation of everything great about Bomba Estereo’s dancier side: Saumet’s fiery, melodic, lyrical agility paired to vibrant dembowish (reggaetonesque for sure) beats and all-over-the-place musical arrangements that seem to come out of nowhere but were certainly bred in Latin America. The nearest aesthetic approximation to this brilliant, downright explosive blend of talent, feeling, and grit is early Calle 13 (high praise). The group’s song, “Juana”, is especially reminiscent of Calle 13 style mastery of lyrical resonance, electro-folk fusion, and dance floor viability (see “La Jirafa”.) Also from Estalla/Blow Up, “Juana” is one of Bomba Estereo’s great tracks. Subversive and innovative, “Juana” is the rare dance song that challenges the moral conventions of its genre. Bomba Estereo’s latest release, 2012’s Elegancia Tropical, finds the group retaining their form and advancing their

aesthetic. Mejia and crew’s eclectic synergy of electronica, dance, and folk is grounded by Saumet’s trenchant, danceable lyricism tapping into the poetry of Afro-Latino culture and heritage and the sensuality of Latin dance genres. Thus, sophistication (Elegancia) unites with passion, heritage, and culture (Tropical.) On Elegancia Tropical, Saumet is as fierce and tender as ever. Undoubtedly, the band are aware of their influence on today’s heavily Latin influenced global electronic dance scene (Uproot Andy, the moombahton genre, Don Omar, Maracuyeah, Zuzuka Poderosa, Javiera Mena come to mind). Collabs with like-minded peers (Buraka Som Sistema, Bnegao) prove Bomba Estereo is well in tune with what’s going on in the global music scene, while the feeling of the lovely track, “El Alma y El Cuerpo” show Bomba Estereo haven’t lost their sense of soul, purpose, and beauty. NOTE: It is worth checking out Bomba Estereo’s live performance captured by La Blogotheque’s video crew under their excellent Concert a emporter series (www. blogotheque.net). Bomba Estereo plays the Howard Theatre, Tuesday April 9, 2013. Doors open at 6PM. Showtime is at 9PM. Tickets are $17.50 in advance, $20 on the day of the show. Tickets available via www.ticketmaster.com. █

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SALSA

By: Darlene Campos

OSCAR D’LEON, A NATIVE VENEZUELAN SALSA MUSICIAN, IS STILL PERFORMING ONSTAGE AT NEARLY 70 YEARS OLD. D’LEON IS A MAJOR INFLUENTIAL FIGURE FOR LATIN MUSIC. HE’S BEEN CALLED EL DIABLO DE LA SALSA (THE DEVIL OF SALSA) AND EL FARON DE LA SALSA (THE PHARAOH OF SALSA) DUE TO HIS EFFORTLESS WAY OF TRANSCENDING TIME THROUGH HIS MUSIC. He was born on July 11, 1943 in Caracas,

Venezuela to Justo Leon and Carmen Somonza. As a child, D’Leon was raised in the Antimano neighborhood of Caracas and he found himself falling in love with Caribbean beats. He also became a fan of La Sonora Matancera, a Cuban ensemble. D’Leon cites Celia Cruz, famed Cuban salsa singer, as a major influence for his own music.

“I never had the intention to sing,” D’Leon told BBC Mundo in an interview in 2005. “I just wanted to play drums. But, out of necessity, I started to sing and people liked me, so I became a singer. That was in 1971. I’m currently number eight for a Grammy nomination. I haven’t won yet, but one day, I will.” Even though D’Leon has been successful, he states he has not forgotten about those who influenced him when he was just starting out in the entertainment business. “There were many musicians and artists who were influential to me and still are, because I still listen to them to stay traditional. Among them are Eddie Palmieri, Tito Puente, who left many beautiful songs, Benny Moré, Tito Rodriguez, and unquestionably my diva, the star who illuminated all of my steps, Celia Cruz,” D’Leon said to BBC Mundo.

D’Leon did not dive into a musical career right away. Prior to pursuing the arts, D’Leon was a taxi driver, a school bus driver, an assembly line worker, and a mechanic. However, at the age of 28, D’Leon taught himself how to play the bass guitar and he began performing with local bands. Soon, D’Leon formed his band in 1972 called La Dimension Latina. It was with La Dimension Latina that D’Leon emerged on the musical charts. In 1975, he recorded his song ‘Lloraras’ ( You Will Cry) which instantly became a hit. In 1976, D’Leon left La Dimension Latina and created a new band called La Salsa Mayor. By 1978, D’Leon was in both La Salsa Mayor and La Critica to moderate success.

D’Leon divides his time between music and philanthropy. He is an ambassador for Operation Smile, an organization which raises money for cleft lip repair surgery for low income children. He is also active with charities in Colombia. D’Leon’s health began to decline in 2003, when he suffered three minor heart attacks, one of which was onstage in the middle of a song. In 2009, D’Leon had a fourth heart attack. However, he is still dedicated to his musical career.

The 1980s and 1990s proved to be a period of success for D’Leon. He became the very first Latin artist to have a contract with BBC. In addition, he was asked to perform in Japan and in New York City’s Madison Square Garden. In 1998, New York City declared March 15th as Oscar D’Leon Day. Throughout the years, Oscar D’Leon has worked tirelessly to produce music, in more than four decades, D’Leon has recorded over 60 albums.

Oscar D’Leon will be performing at The Palace on 13989 Jefferson David Hwy. Woodbridge, VA on April 12th at 9pm. Tickets are $35 in advance. For more information, please visit: www.tickeri.com/events/oscar-d-leon. █

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FUSION

By: Aline Barros

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Music Album, Lila Downs is cemented in the world of music and has successfully spread her word for social activism in the process. Blending various traditional and modern styles of music in genres ranging from blues and jazz to rancheras and folk, Down’s sings from within her soul and with worldly relevance in every lyric. We could tell you more about who Lila Downs is, or, we could let her tell you herself. This month, Kesta Happening was given the privilege of phoning Lila in her native Oaxaca, Mexico for an interview.

With over eight albums released, Latin Grammy awards in 2005 and 2012, and most recently a Grammy award in 2013 for Best Regional Mexican

KH: Let’s start from the beginning. Part of your youth was spent in Mexico, California, and Minnesota. Has that period impacted your music and does it continue to do so? LD: Yes, it does and I actually moved back and forth which is why I’m bicultural. At times, I consider myself more Mexican and other times more

American, but I’m still a bit of both these countries. I was very fortunate to have the privilege of being able to cross the border. I do believe that I had a time in my adolescence when I had a crisis of some sort because of that division in my identity. I started searching for answers to the many questions I had about myself; who am I and why did I come in this form? Music has permitted me to take that journey and try to figure some of those things out. KH: What are some of your musical influences that may surprise some listeners? LD: Let’s see. Diana Washington, Rhianna [laughs], oh and Nina Simone. KH: Something that surprised us was learning that you spent some time following Grateful Dead around some years back. Can you talk a little bit about that? LD: [laughs] I did, yeah! I dropped out of college, like I imagine a lot of people do when they get kind of disappointed with the system and order of things, and I really went to search for myself. I was kind of adopted by a hippie family of people my age, men and women, who wanted to be free of something that they felt was keeping them down. Being a part of the Grateful Dead family was very interesting to me since I’m an only child. In a personal sense, I had a family; in a more idealistic sense, it was about sharing and being part of a community that was conscious of many things that happen in our society and are critical of that society. That was very important to me. KH: Let’s talk about your latest album, Pecados y Milagros. The album artwork is beautiful. LD: It is! It’s an incredible tradition and I think a lot of Latin Americans are familiar with it but we forget that those hidden treasures are in our subconscious. Then we remember them and we go, “Oh I

remember that, my grandma used to have one of those.” We know the narratives as well such as the Santo, which can represent more than just the saint. The art can also represent fertility or the giving and taking of a tradition and that’s what I wanted to remind ourselves of in these troubled times that we’re going through in Mexico. KH: What are you hoping your listeners are able to take away from this album? LD: I was concerned about Mexico being involved in a drug war, the relationship that we have to our land, to our sacred life, and at the same time whether we are willing to stop lying and stop deceiving because that’s part of our nature. Ponder those issues. Some of the rancheras that I chose are also about melancholy for our love for Mexico. On the one hand we want our country to be a better place but on the other we love who we are and those things are difficult to change. I think music can help us soothe our soul in difficult times. KH: Is there anything special you wanted to tell our readers about your album and upcoming tour? LD: I would urge my paisanos and different people from different walks of life to come and see us and listen to the music and get to know Mexico a little more so that we can appreciate each other. Sometimes our fear of things that we are not familiar with takes us to something different and I think that it’s worth getting familiar with. It’s worth it right now also to get to know Latinos and especially Mexicans. Lila Downs will be performing in the Merchant Hall at the Hylton Performing Arts Center in Manassas, VA on May 5th, 2013. Doors open at 7:00pm. More information and tickets for her show on the Hylton website: www.hyltoncenter.org. Don’t miss this great performer live! █ To read full interview go our kestadc.com blog section.

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ALTERLATINO

By: Veronica Brown

istening to Sergent Garcia is like taking Jules Verne’s imaginary trip around the world in eighty days but with a drum set and agua ardiente in hand. Franco-Spanish rapper Bruno “Sergent” Garcia blends funky grooves spiked with salsa, reggae, cumbia, ska, punk rock, and hip-hop, resulting in an energetic mix of globalized sounds and defiant lyrics. A massive star around the globe, Garcia’s alternative sound carries the likeness of Manu Chao, Gondwana, and the solo work of Fabulosos Cadillac’s front man Vicentico. Bruno Garcia (aka Sergent Garcia) grew up as hybrid and as transcontinental as his music. The son of a Basque Spanish father and a French mother, Garcia spent his early childhood in Spain eventually settling in Paris where he grew up among cousins from Algeria and the Ivory Coast. His gypsy-esque upbringing exposed him to the sounds of Africa and through his parent’s cd collection the folklore of Latin America. As a teenager he embraced the punk rock movement of the 70’s and 80’s forming Ludwig Von 88, one of the most popular bands of the underground rock scene in Paris. This churning underground movement known as musique metisses blended punk rock, global music, and political consciousness to form a powerful sound which reflected the immigrant neighborhoods of Paris. Garcia recorded ten albums with the band and performed with them for thirteen years. Eventually Garcia’s global citizen upbringing coalesced with the rebelliousness of punk, the reggae revolution, and an electronic mix of Latin folklore to produce 1997’s Viva el Sargento. Sergent Garcia and his salsamuffin sound were born. He chose his name based on a character from

El Zorro, a TV show from his childhood, apparently he was often taunted with the name in the school yard and true to his nature he has chosen to empower himself by choosing it as a stage name. Garcia fed his sound with travels to Cuba, Puerto Rico, and Colombia, absorbing the sounds of each place he visits and fusing them into his music. Since then, he has released various groundbreaking records, 1999’s Un Poquito Quema’o and 2003’s La Semilla Escondida are among the best. Whether you are being introduced to Sargent Garcia or a longtime fan, there are some essential tracks to lend an ear to. Los Desaparecidos featuring Manu Chao, Amor Pa ti, and Revolucion. His latest work, 2011’s Una y Otra Vez, is a result of various trips to Colombia, a country whose sounds and music scene have taken the world hostage, and Garcia has cashed in on this by collaborating with the likes of Liliana Saumet from Bomba Estereo, La Mojarra Electrica, and Dub Killer Combo. It’s been five years since the release of his last album and it’s clear that no time has been wasted, Garcia has delved deep into the sounds of Colombia and the sounds of champeta and ballenato have enriched his trademark salsamuffin sound. The album is multilingual, with powerful songwriting that is lighthearted yet delivers the idea of a revolution fought with rumba, “Esta música mata la ignorancia solo queremos que crezca la consciencia,” Garcia wants us to dance ourselves into

a social conscious. Star tracks on this album are Yo Soy Salsamuffin, Mi Son Mi Friends featuring Liliana Saumet, and Acho Bai Bai. In both his life and music, Garcia lets you know that we are living in a globalized world, his funky blended beats convincing you from drum beat to drum beat that there is no reason to be afraid and that in fact we are a much better world for it. Sargent Garcia is bringing his global rumba right here to us in DC as he tours around the United States this April. Sargent Garcia will be performing at the Howard Theatre in Washington DC on Tuesday, April 30, 2013. Doors open at 8pm. For more information and tickets visit kestadc.com! █

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KESTADC.COM GALLERY Tony Dize @ The Palace 03.15.13

El Gran Combo @ The Howard Theatre 03.15.13

Palenke Soul @ Tropicalia 03.09.13

Bareto Concert & Hora Loca After Party @ The Howard Theatre 03.08.13

David Bisbal @ The Warner Theatre 03.01.13

March Nightlife

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KESTA HAPPENING DC FEATURED EVENTS Tues 04.02 Wed 04.03 Sat 04.06 Sat 04.06-Sun 04.07 Tues 04.09 Fri 04.12 Sat 4.13 Wed 04.17 Sat 05.04 Fri 05.03-Sat 05.04 Sun 05.05 Sun 05.05 Tues 05.07 Sat 05.11 Sat 05.18 Wed 05.22 Sat 05.25 Sat 06.22 Sat 07.13

Bajofondo @ 930 Club Ozomatli @ 930 Club De La Ghetto @ Cococabana 1st Hispanic American International Short Film Bomba Stereo @ The Howard Theatre Oscar D’Leon @ The Palace K-Rose @ Cococabana Fonseca @ The Howard Theatre Jarabedepalo @ The Howard Theatre M3 Rock Festival @ Merriweather Post Pavillion Lila Downs @ Hylton Performing Arts Bassnectar @ The Fillmore Alejandro Sanz @ Dar Constitution Hall Daniel Agostini @ Diamond Lounge Festival Argentino @ Thomas Jefferson Theatre Mago de Oz Rakim & Ken-Y @ Fast eddies Jory @ Diamond Lounge Rock Peruano Fest

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A Cinco de Mayo Concert

LILA DOWNS

SUNDAY, MAY 5 AT 7 P.M. “She has reinvigorated the place in Mexican music where popular and traditional sound collide.” (The Washington Post)

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By: Juan Leon

HE HANDSOME, GENTLEMANLY ALEJANDRO SANZ STRIKES ONE AS A POP STAR FROM A DIFFERENT TIME. EVEN THE ORIGINS OF HIS ENTRANCE INTO MUSIC SMACK OF STORYBOOK ORIGINS INCONGRUENT WITH THE SNARK LOVING CYNICISM OF OUR MODERN ERA. Born Alejandro Sanchez Pizarro in Madrid to a salesmen father who played the guitar professionally, Sanz devoted himself to learning to play guitar so intensely, his fed up mother eventually broke his guitar when Sanz’ playing kept the family up all night. Summer family vacations to Andalucia (where his parents originated) exposed the young Alejandro to traditional flamenco music. Sanz would eventually leave the flamenco style in favor of pop, but the traditional genre left an indelible mark on the artist’s aesthetic. >>>>>>>

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is early work on ‘Los Chulos Son Pa Cuidarlos’ was released when he was only 16 years old. Viviendo Deprisa, demonstrated his sincere, emotive pop-ballad style in its proto stages, with only the sketches of the melodic, poetic insight of his forthcoming, mature work. On tracks like “Completamente Loca” Sanz even demonstrated affinity for ska/reggae influenced Rock en Español style that would appear in some of his later works in a polished, pop form. “Si Tu Me Miras” was an advance in Sanz’ pop craft, displaying his ability to riff and vary his romantic ballad style in sometimes derivative but always emotionally impacting ways. His next album, 3, continued in the ballad vein that established his career as a reliable hit-maker in Spain. Sanz’ next work would result in a sudden artistic and commercial breakthrough that would lead to the singer’s tremendous international success. “Mas”, propelled by the now classic pop-flamenco ballad “Corazon Partio”, led to international acclaim and global popular consciousness of Sanz’ romantic poetry and lyrical style. His universally accessible but tenderly insightful lyrical style connected with popular audiences who opened up to Sanz’ masterly use of flamenco romanticism united to pop appeal. The “Corazon Partio” which looked dated even for its time, encapsulated Sanz’ other-era pop aesthetic. Like Tito El Bambino’s great “El Amor” video, the borderline corniness of the “Corazon Partio” music video is elevated by the depth of nostalgic, romantic feeling evoked through profound pop craft and the video’s imagery: the jazz lounge-y bar setting, the female backing chorus, and the wild movements of male dancers. Sanz’ relatively unconventional style for pop (it’s Latin pop from a bygone era and uncommon for the dance ready Latin pop style proliferated throughout the US and on the Billboard charts), has led to always interesting, sometimes striking collaborations with other prominent Latin pop artists. An unlikely collaboration and clash of styles

highlighted the artist’s work with Latin Urban artists Calle 13 on, “La Peleita” off his 2006 release El Tren de los Momentos. Sanz’ amazing collaboration with Shakira for her Fijacion Oral Vol. 1 album produced the reggaeton inspired hit “La Tortura”. Sanz’ latest “La Musica No Se Toca” demonstrates a healthy balance of his classic flamenco and pop-ballad form united with his reinterpretation of more modern pop genres. “No Me Compares” is a conventional Sanz

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single, while “Down” sees Sanz collaborating with Fat Joe in a flamenco-ballad twist on hip-pop. These two tracks serve as excellent examples of what makes Alejandro Sanz so appealing to so many. Alejandro Sanz: La Musica No Se Toca Tour comes to DAR Constitutional Hall on Tuesday, May 7, 2013. Doors open at 7:00PM. Tickets are available at www.ticketmaster.com and range from $43 to $123. █

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CHEF

By: Ellen Flores

food into things that somehow become edible, there wouldn’t be humanity the way we think about it. We are really human because we are able to transform the goodness of the earth to things that are beautiful and tasty.” Whether it’s teaching the importance of food on a global scale, volunteering his skills and time at the DC Central Kitchen helping those in need or collaborating with NASA to plan how to feed astronauts that will be travelling to Mars, José Andrés is a man that is on a lifelong quest for knowledge and mastery of his craft. His perpetual search for knowledge and his ever-curious nature are the fuel that keeps him going. This drive is the secret to his successful career of over 20 years, something very few chefs are ever able to accomplish at the scale within which José Andrés continually manages to do. “You can go to school and be studying for 10 years but if on your own you are not able to be finding the answers, it doesn’t matter how long you are studying you’ll never learn enough. This is the fascinating thing about the craft of cooking.” His drive to grow and challenge his craft has produced a plethora of restaurants with varied cuisines that take us on a trip around the globe right here in DC.

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ortilla de Patata, Gambas al Ajillo, almendras y queso, jamón serrano, pimientos morrones y aceitunas are all simple, tasty ingredients and dishes fundamental to the style of Spanish cuisine. The bigger question is not what they have in common but how is it that you recognize them? Chances are, at some point you have seen an episode or two on PBS of “Made In Spain” or devoured a couple bites at Jaleo in DC, maybe even saw one of his George Washington University classes on YouTube. The fact of the matter is this: the knowledge many of us have about Spanish cuisine is thanks to one chef in particular. The mastermind and innovator behind some of DC’s most popular and finest (not to mention presidentially approved) restaurants, is Chef José Andrés; a James Beard award winning chef that has been serving us some of the most delectable, traditional and innovative food available in the Washington DC metro area for over 20 years. Chef José Andrés is a man with multiple pots simultaneously on the stove so to speak. Like a mad hatter of the culinary world, he is always working on a new endeavor. “Without understanding how to transform

From the spirit and flavors of Spain at Jaleo, the flagship restaurant that started it all, we can then travel off to the Mediterranean at Zaytinya. If antojitos (Mexican small plates) and tequila are what you are craving, Oyamel will be your spot. If you are adventurous and truly curious, you can reserve a seat at the avant-garde cooking heaven Minibar and the cocktail lab known as Barmini. Out and about the streets of DC and hunger strikes? Look for Pepe,

the food truck that offers crazy tasty long, thin baguettes filled with a range of ingredients known as flautas. Next time you are out and about the city and feel like you need a vacation, try visiting one of José’s spots, you’ll be able to escape to a land of tastes, smells and sights miles away because each dish is a reflection of his passion; a reflection of his joy for food. After all, it’s like Chef says “eating has to be fun. It has to be an experience.” All those experiences add up to a myriad of lessons and knowledge acquired over the span of 20 years. If we dissect Chef José Andres’ career into lessons, the biggest lessons we could highlight are that food is an amazing mechanism of change because “food touches everything we are. Through that power is the possibility in transforming this Earth into the Earth we all dream.” Like the dream of so many dreamers that come to this country in search of starting a new life, José Andrés is the personification of being fearless. When asked about the potential to fail in any of his multiple projects, it is best summed up by Chef Andrés himself. “I like the challenge of failure, it makes you ask yourself “Will I succeed?”. I like the option of failure, which in cooking is the fascinating thing; you are always one second away from failing.” His fearlessness and knowledge of food is what has allowed him to become an award winning chef and unofficial ambassador of Spanish cuisine in the United States. The boy that came from Barcelona with only $50.00 in his pocket, a set of knives and a curious mind has made a name for himself, his brand and his country. And all these years later, the curiosity that was once in the mind of a young man in a new land is still the same curiosity that drives the innovator chef we know today as Chef José Andrés. Jose Andres will be celebrating the 20th anniversary of Jaleo this month. More info on the anniversary celebrations on KestaDC.com. Want to learn more about Jose Andres and Think Food Group? visit www.thinkfoodgroup.com █

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FOOD

By: Manu Mayor

hill atmosphere, cuisine from the heart. That pretty much sums up this new & interesting spot located at 1990 M St. NW, just steps from all the late-night bustle around Connecticut Ave. The proximity to the bars and clubs in the area, could certainly come in handy for those of us that like to get the night going with a few pregame drinks. $4 beer, wine and rail specials certainly don’t hurt! Or how about a sangria for only $5 during happy hour? Bet!

How about a chicken sandwich to change things a bit? What’s that? You love that chic-a-something chain sandwich? SHUT THE...err ...front door! Try the Milanesa sandwich from TakEatEasy or do us a favor and just shut it. Sorry, I just get passionate about this food business sometimes. Luckily, the guys at TakEatEasy are a lot nicer than me. From the service at the tables, to the man behind the bar, nothing but good vibes going on here.

It’s not all about the drinks though, TakEatEasy has a small but interesting menu of tapas, sandwiches and rotating dinner entrees. Some with a certain Uruguayan touch from partners and brothers Manuel and Juan “Nacho” Olivera.

Maybe you just want to have a few bites while you sip on your drinks though. (Ladies, I know you probably don’t want to be stuffed before heading out on the town right?) That’s just as well here. The tapas are the perfect companion to a happy hour gettogether, a lively pre-game or dare I say it, a GNO! (insert high pitched cheers here)

The “Chivito” sandwich is certainly a highlight of this menu. Imagine a sandwich with filet mignon, ham, mozzarella, roasted red peppers, olives, egg, boston lettuce, plum tomato, garlic mayo.... mmm... Better yet, stop imagining and try this chivito at TakEatEasy next time you crave a hearty sandwich.

Sizzling, hot, gambas al pil pil, a funny name for some seriously juicy shrimp with olive oil, spanish pimento and red pepper flakes. Or maybe you would like some croquetas de jamon serrano. If you like ham and you haven’t tried jamon serrano, get on this jamon! I could jamon-it-up all night, which might explain my few,

but adorable, extra pounds. You however, can just sample of few of the tapas with a few of the drinks at TakEatEasy and be ready for a night out before the crowds and the lines hit D.C. Did I mention they are open until 5am on the weekends? You might be used to waiting two hours at IHOP with all the barely out of high school kids, but I suggest you do late-night like an adult. Step it up a notch and give this place a try. With great drink specials before going out, great food for the late-night munchies and a relaxed, yet cool, atmosphere... where else could you take EAT this easy in D.C.?

To find out more or to look at pictures of their mouthwatering menu visit TakEatEasy on Facebook: www.facebook.com/Takeateasy █

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MOVIES

Mia Louisa Meruvia

Reynaldo Pacheco

By: Darlene Campos

ON APRIL 6TH AND 7TH, THE FIRST ANNUAL HISPANIC AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL SHORT FILM FESTIVAL TITLED ‘SHORT CUTS’ WILL BE HELD AT THE ARTISPHERE IN WASHINGTON, DC. The festival

will be showcasing short films by Hispanic individuals from Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Chile, Mexico, Spain, Peru, Uruguay and the United States. Short Cuts aims to provide a venue for Hispanics who have been emerging all over the creative arts in the last decade. The winning short film will receive a cash prize and an award. The Short Cuts film festival is readying itself to become an instrumental element for the circulation of Latino culture, by bringing to the audiences of Washington, DC and the Metropolitan Area some of the most independent and representative manifestations of our countries` and cultures (in the form of short films).

Louisa Meruvia, Short Cuts Organizer and President of Networking Professionals told Kesta that, “The festival began as an idea from myself, and Joaquin Carvajal of Carvajal Studios in Santa Cruz Bolivia. Our mission is to bring young Latin American short film directors to introduce their films in the Metropolitan Area.” Some of the films to be presented at Short Cuts include ‘La Puerta’ (The Door), ‘Monstruo’ (Monster) a chilling film with a dark synopsis ( What if after choosing death, you get a second chance, only to

find death again?), ‘Ring Ring,” a film about a 4 year-old Bolivian boy who each day attempts to answer a ringing pay phone in his neighborhood only to be derailed each time. Additional films are ‘Los Trucos’ (The Tricks), and ‘Culantro.’ All of the films are based in fiction, are from at least 2010, are under 30 minutes, and were created by Hispanics, Hispanic Americans, Spaniards, and Brazilians. Bolivian native Reynaldo Pachecho, actor, writer, director, and creator of the Hollywood Academy of Performing of Arts in Los Angeles will be a special guest at Short Cuts. Nicole Ballivian, a filmmaker, owner of production company BintFilm, and graduate from American University in Washington, DC, will be among the Short Cuts jury. Ballivian has worked for Warner Brothers, Universal Pictures, and other independent film companies over the last two decades. Her 2006 comedy film ‘Driving to Zigzaland’ won the Arabian Sights Audience Award at FilmFest DC. “Hosting the festival is a way to show the United States and young people that they should not give up,” said Meruvia, “Dreams can be reached in America because people are recognized for their individual talents and creativity.” Tickets for Short Cuts range from $10-$30 and are available for purchase at www.tickeri.com. For more information on Short Cuts, please visit the official website at: www.shortcuts-filmfestival.com. █

La Puerta (Uruguay)

Ring Ring (Bolivia)

Los Trucos (Argentina) Culantro (Peru)

Montruo (Uruguay-Germany)

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STYLE

5 By: Alicia Yim

STAYING ON TREND THIS SPRING IS AS SIMPLE AS BLACK AND WHITE.

Designers and brands are offering graphic black and white garments at all price points in the form of fun flats, flowing maxi dresses, and stylish accessories. Warm weather leather in black and white is a sexy way to participate in this trend while you patiently wait for summer to arrive. Best of all, shopping for high quality goods will ensure that these pieces remain classic staples in your wardrobe, whereas other trends will come and go. Another added bonus is that these striking black and white outfits will pair well with chained crossbody clutches and handbags hanging out in your closet from last fall.

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By: Alexandra Miller

ongo Sanchez is a musician magician. As a multi-instrumentalist and producer for some of Washington, DC’s most well respected bands including Thievery Corporation, Los Empresarios, and See-I, Jeff Franca (better known as Congo Sanchez), is standing tall in DC, and certainly making a name for himself around the country. The evolution to his professional and pitch perfect sound began in college when he served as an accompanist for several dance classes and various jazz ensembles. He then began lending his talent as the drummer for Thievery Corporation. Congo Sanchez elaborates, “I think the collective is just amazing, it is such high quality and the opportunity to play with them (Thievery Corporation) is another way to find out who I am, it’s all totally about respect.”

While listeners are taken on a cerebral time travel, Congo Sanchez has relentlessly been travelling and playing in venues across the country and in our hometown of DC. March is a busy month for the musical magician. He’s played at The Hamilton and showcased at this year’s SXSW festival in Texas. He is also set to play in Boulder, Denver, Fort Collins, and finish his hard work playing with Thievery Corporation at Ultra festival in Miami, before heading back to DC. Congo Sanchez says, “I’m looking forward to literally the whole tour, getting

With the lineup of performances at SXSW Congo Sanchez says “It seems like quite a bit but my expectations are to try to bring everything together that I’ve been working on in DC, and really have a culmination of what we have been rehearsing, and I just want to entertain”. But Congo Sanchez is just getting started. His recent explorations include providing the soundtrack to a few extreme sports enthusiasts. “There’s this windsurf, sky diving, extreme sports guy that I’m collaborating with. I’m putting some of my music to his videos; I’m just trying

“I’ll be slowly getting back into the reality of Washington, DC in April.” While reality will settle in, Congo Sanchez will also continue to travel with Thievery for a handful of upcoming dates, including Governor’s Ball in NYC in June. Everybody should definitely tune in, turn it up and let Congo Sanchez’s work reverberate in your ears. And if you happen to catch Congo Sanchez on the streets of DC, as he jets off to his home studio to create more magic, be sure to give a shout out, and say hello.

It is evident that the experience and quality of music that he creates with Thievery Corporation drives him to share his own musical creations, and develop an album that fuses tribal vibes, with an ambiance of electronic and Latin sounds. Congo Sanchez’s first EP Album includes a mix of songs including Democrazy, T.E.T.O. (military strut), Oleada Calor, and Ghost Dance. Each song takes the listener by the hands as they jump from a sound of charging military style horn lines to remnants of a classic tango song mixed with shakers, bells and electronic flair. The album is certain to takes listeners on a cerebral ride.

to play in Colorado and in Boulder. Being able to document the showcase at SXSW, and to see a lot of great artists there is always incredible. It’s also always cool to be able to meet up with the Thievery Corporation Family and then hit up Ultra festival.”

to keep working.” Lending his hand to extreme sports is the perfect recipe for a visually stunning experience that will have adrenaline charged athletes, and fans craving to hear more.

Congo Sanchez debut EP album is set for release in April. Fans can listen to more of Congo on SoundCloud and Facebook. █

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LOCAL TALENT

By: Rosario Garcia

hen a band draws you in with pointed well-thought out lyrics, beautiful melodies, and a soulful attitude it’s hard not to fall in love at first listen. This is what happened to me when listening to local band Botta’s latest album, Cupido. Released in 2012, Cupido is the culmination of years of great songwriting, playing shows, and a long time friendship between frontman Daniel Gomez (vocals, lead guitar), Santiago Torres (keyboards, sound engineer), Salvador Seth Elias (Drums), and Tim MacCabe (bass). First things first, Botta is a group of musicians and songwriters with a great appreciation for all musical styles. This is evident by their influences ranging from the 90’s grunge movement to Jeff Buckley, Mana, Pink Floyd, Silvio Rodriguez, and Bob Marley. Each of Botta’s band members brings a myriad of talent and experience, Daniel studied Sound Design and engineering, Santiago is also a sound engineer, while Tim and Seth bring diversity in musical styles and experience (Seth has been drumming in bands for over a decade including formerly Controversia, and currently playing bass in local Latin rock band Anexo Social). When Botta’s music was recently incorporated into Pandora, musicologists identified it as alternative punk rock

with hints of folk music. Another thing that makes Botta stand out is they are an entirely bilingual band, singing in both English and Spanish (very commonly within the same song), and transitioning so seamlessly between both you’ll be singing an english chorus for an otherwise spanish song or vice versa. The band teases that when they recruited Tim via a Myspace ad they specifically didn’t mention the band’s Latin origins. Tim jokes, “Yeah when I first heard the song ‘Scars’ I had no idea the lyrics were in Spanish, I just focused on the music and liked it alot.” In fact, Tim loved the band so much when it was time to audition he went eventhough he had a broken finger. Likewise Daniel jokes, “When he showed up with a broken finger, I just thought ‘Man, you’re in’, it takes dedication to pull off an audition like that.” It’s clear that Botta’s creativity is at it’s peak. Together since 2005, the band has released three full-length albums Pedazos de Mi en el Tape (2007), Radio Universal (2009), and Cupido (2012). Each album brings out a different facet of the band, Pedazos de Mi en el tape was the debut album of songwriting and creativity. Radio Universal was a labor of love with various themes and one of the most musically challenging albums for Botta. While Cupido is an album that the band let simmer, didn’t rush to the studio, and as

Seth stated, “It’s got a lot of feeling from all of us. It’s about things we’ve all lived and gone through.” Although Botta remains independent, they joined forces with Producer Jim Ebert (who produced albums for Squirrel Nut Zippers, and Pavement) to produce Cupido. When asked what makes Cupido different from other Botta albums the band agrees it was having a producer help with rearranging songs from a different perspective. The album is a radio-friendly album, it contains some pop elements that make the musical style easier to understand as opposed to Botta’s previous album Radio Universal which the band produced themselves and contains a much more experimental musical style and theme. Cupido is also the first album almost entirely in English and with one unifying theme, Love (seriously, if you’ve ever been in love or gone through a breakup, you need to listen “Cupido”, “Heart on a Sleeve”, and “Watch me as I go” ASAP!). When asked if they would like to sign with a label versus staying indie, Daniel states, “The way the music industry is right now, I think the record labels need bands more than the bands need them. Alot of labels approach bands now after they’ve already released their albums, and done all the work to create a fanbase.” Tim adds, “It’s the same with music venues, they want

you to pay to play, do all the advertising, bring the people, sell the tickets, and everything else they just want to provide the venue.” Santiago states, “It should be reciprocal, it should be teamwork where everybody wins.” Botta’s immediate goals are to get their music heard. They’re booking plenty of shows including a show at Tropicalia in DC along with Outernational (NJ) on May 11th, 2013. At their shows Botta typically either give away their CDs or ask for a small donation. Tim states, “We see it as an investment, when someone takes the album home that’s a win win situation for us.” Some of Botta’s short-term projects are to produce a music video for “Heart on a Sleeve”, play bigger venues, and open up for touring international artists. Daniel states, “One of the highlights of our band was when we opened up for Enanitos Verdes, we love exposing our music to new audiences that are a good fit.” Botta is definitely a band worth getting to know and when they play regularly in our backyard, there is no excuse not to check them out! For more information, visit Botta online: www.bottamusic.com, http://www.reverbnation.com/botta, and on www.facebook.com/bottadc. Find Botta’s music on Spotify, iTunes, and purchase on www.cdbaby.com. █

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Nowadays we a lot of things (too many) Here are some things that are actually worth liking (AND CHECKING OUT!)

Immigration Reform Rally on April 10, 2013 at Capitol Hill

Immigration reform is one of the first major issues to be addressed this year on Capitol Hill. A bipartisan group of senators has released a set of principles for overhauling the nation’s immigration system that includes a pathway to citizenship for millions of aspiring Americans. A massive Immigration Reform Rally is being planned in Washington DC on April 10, 2013. Various racial, labor, and religious groups are expected to attend. More details will be announced as the event gets closer. Check out: http://www.citizenship-now.org/ for more information!

American Pupusa Show on Radio CPR (97.5 FM)

Earlier this month, the mighty community Radio CPR (97.5 FM) introduced “The American Pupusa show” hosted by Hugo Najera aka “Selecta.” The weekly show features the latest riddims and beats in Tropical and Global bass. As part of a family of musical genres rooted in Dub Soundsystem culture; Hip Hop, Kuduro, Jungle, Tropical, House, Baile Funk, etc., each can trace their origins to the mobile sound systems of 50s and 60s Jamaica. A strong part of the American Pupusa show is creating a space for artists, and thinkers to highlight and provoke thoughts and actions by using words, the visual, sound, and performance. Kesta Magazine’s own Chief Editor, Rosario Garcia will be a guest on the American Pupusa Show on April 18th, 2013 from 5-7pm EST. Be sure to go “LIKE” DJ Selecciones here: http://www.facebook.com/djselecciones.

Earth Month 2013 at Union Station in Washington DC

This year from April 1st through April 30th, Union Station in DC is hosting a month-long celebration of sustainability known as “Earth Month 2013”. The event features interactive, eco-friendly experiences to raise awareness of environmental issues and encourage sustainability. Earth Month 2013 represents a significant expansion of Earth Day festivities held previously on the National Mall. As a historic landmark that attracts travelers from around the globe, Union Station is an ideal setting to spread a message of conservation to worldwide audiences. In addition to the scheduled events like film festivals, art exhibits, eco-fashion show, and farmer’s markets, exhibitors from across the country will be on hand to highlight their own green initiatives, programs and events. We like! For more information visit: http://www.unionstationdc.com/.

Be a DC Tourist!

Spring is in the air, the weather if finally starting to get nice, it’s a great time to get out there and be a tourist (even if you live here)! We at Kesta ran into 100 Free (and almost free) Things To Do in DC List and want to share with you! The list features ideas organized by categories such as: Family-Friendly, History & Heritage, Arts & Culture, Theater & Performing Arts, Restaurants Food & Wine, Outdoor Attractions & Activities, Culture, International DC, and Around Town categories. Lots of great suggestions like ones you know (Smithsonian and National Mall) to those you may have forgotten about like hiking the mount vernon trail. For the full list on how to be a Tourist in DC this Spring go to: http://washington.org/100-free-and-almost-free-things-do-dc

Join International Pillow Fight Day at the Mall!

Have you ever been in a pillow fight? Ever wanted to? Now is your chance! On International Pillow Fight Day, massive pillow fights breakout in cities around the world. DC may not be the first city you think of when you think about a bunch of people gathering to break out into a pillow fight, but if you work as hard as we do, a little healthy stress release sounds like just what the doctor ordered! On April 6, 2013 at 3 PM hundreds of other overly stressed and pillow fighting people will gather on the National Mall ( Washington Monument Grounds to be exact) and will start the pillow fighting madness! Check out the following link for pictures of last year’s event! http://dc.about.com/od/specialeventphotos1/ss/IntlPillowFt.htm

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Lila Downs says “Caminale despacito ay mamá, caminale despacito”

Libra: Jarabedepalo says: “Vive y deja vivir.” -”Vive y deja vivir”, Jarabedepalo

Taurus: Tito Rojas says: “Que te valla bonito que te valla muy bien .”

Scorpio: Oscar De Leon says:

-“Zapata se queda”, Lila Downs

-“Que te vaya bonito”, Tito Rojas

“Porque no puedes disfrutar del amor? Hay que ser como yo bohemio y poeta tener sentimientos y ademas corazon ”

-“Calculadora”, Oscar De Leon

Gemini: Juanes says: “No dejemos que se nos acabe que vienen tiempos buenos y los malos ya se van...“ -”La Vida es un ratico”, Juanes

Sagitarius: Alejandro sanz says: “No es lo mismo arte que hartar. No es lo mismo ser justo que ¡qué justo te va!... (verás) no es lo mismo tú que otra, entérate! No es lo mismo” -”No es lo mismo”, Alejandro Sanz

Cancer: K-Rose says: “When I see

your face, there’s not a thing that I would change. Cause you’re amazing, just the way you are” -”Just the way you are” -K-Rose

Capricorn:

Bomba Estéreo says “Hecha pa lante que no tenga pena. Si no te han invitado, metete a la verbena. No haga la fila como gente buena ”

-“Cumbia sicodelica”, Bomba Estéreo

Leo: Fonseca says: “Eres el arroyito que baña mi cabaña, eres el negativo de la foto de mi alma, eres agua bendita que crece en mi cultivo, eres ese rayito que me calienta el nido” -”Arrollito” - Fonseca

Aquarius: Los Amigos Invisibles

Virgo: RKM y Ken-Y says: ”Te regalo un beso y mil razones para amarte tanto” -”Te regalo amores”, Rakim y Ken-Y

Pisces: De la Ghetto says: ”La vida se pone triste cuando pierdes el valor”

says: ”Que gran placer te da criticar. Siguiendo así mal vas a parar”

-“Criticar”, Los Amigos Invisibles

-”Sincero Amor”, De la Ghetto

Download and install a free QR code reader for your phone 1. Open the QR code reader application 2. Take picture / scan the QR code with your mobile device 3. The code willl take you to the Win Tickets Page for a chance to win 4. THE FIRST PEOPLE TO ANSWER THE QUESTION CORRECTLY ON THE WIN TICKETS PAGE WINS TICKETS TO CONCERT. Good Luck!

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