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September

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Gianmarco

TABLE OF CONTENTS

8 METAL

Rata Blanca

9 ROCK La Ley

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9 LATIN ALTERNATIVE La Santa Cecilia

10 URBAN

Ñengo Flow

10 SALSA

Renzo Padilla

11 SALSA Guaco

12 BACHATA

Frank Reyes

13 FESTIVAL

Feltival Salvadoreñisimo

14 KESTADC.COM GALLERY

Photos of concerts and DC nightlife

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15 UPCOMING EVENTS

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Calendar of upcoming events

17 FUSION

Las Cafeteras

17 VISUAL ARTS

Think with your Hands

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18 FEATURED Calle 13

20 CULTURAL Cirque Peking

22 FILM

AFI: Latin American Film Festival

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24 FOOD

Pupuseria La Familiar

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28 STYLE

Retrofitted

30 KESTA EPIC PICS

Some of our favorite pics of the month

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32 INSPIRATIONAL John Angel Arbaiza

33 LOCAL TALENT Diana Cruz

33 ECHOSTAGE LINEUP

This month at Echostage

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POP

By: Sarah Barrie

Throughout his 20-year career, he has won numerous awards and recognitions including three Latin Grammys for best singer-songwriter. He was also named UNICEF’s Goodwill Ambassador in Peru. He is known for countless memorable hits such as “Si me tenías”, “Se me olvidó’”, “Hoy”, “Lejos de ti”, and “Canta corazón”.

Originally from lima, peru, gianmarco is the son of popular actress and singer, regina alcóver and the late singer-composer, joe danova. As the son of two influential artists, music became an important part of gianmarco’s life from an early age. Growing up, he says that there was always a guitar around, and that at any given moment, his father would pick it up and they would sing and play together. At age 12, Gianmarco made his debut in Buenos Aires singing on the Argentine TV series, “Domingos Gigantes”. A year later, he sang in Caracas on the TV show “La Revista de los Sábados.”

Gianmarco participated in various musical events and spent a good amount of time performing in bars until finally releasing his first album, Gian Marco in 1990. The album was a hit and was followed by numerous other successful albums. With dreams of sharing his talent with the international market, Gianmarco moved to Miami where he later joined forces with Emilio Estefan Jr. Working with Estefan, Gianmarco released some of his most successful albums to date, A Tiempo (2002), and Resucitar (2004), which included hit singles such as “Se me Olvidó”, “Lamento”, and “Resucitar”.

In 2005, in celebration of his 15-year career, Gianmarco traveled back to Peru where he performed in front of more than 40,000 fans in the Estadio Monumental in Lima, Peru.

It was an emotional concert that ended with Gianmarco singing a poignant rendition of “Hoy”. Three years later, under the label of EMI, with the release of his album Desde Adentro, Gianmarco was nominated for two Latin Grammys for Best Male Pop Vocal Album and Song of the Year (“Todavia”).

His albums Días Nuevos (2011), and 20 Años (2012) both won Best Singer/Songwriter Album Category. 20 Años, as the name suggests, commemorated his 20-year musical career by showcasing some his most popular songs, as well as new recordings.

Aside from being a talented singer, Gianmarco is also a gifted songwriter, who has been internationally recognized as one of the best composers in Peruvian history. He was written songs for numerous international Latin artists, including Gloria Estefan, Marc Anthony, Alejandro Fernández, Obie Bermúdez, Jon Secada, Diego Torres, Paulina Rubio, OV7, Emmanuel Soraya, and Cristian Castro, among others.

In his role as UNICEF’s Goodwill Ambassador to Peru, Gianmarco organized a large benefit concert, Song of the South, which benefited victims of the earthquake that struck southern Peru in 2007. More than 40,000 people attended the event, and included the participation of international artists such as Alejandro Fernandez, Juan Luis Guerra, Fonseca, Reyli, Erica Ell, Eva Ayllón, and more.

Gianmarco is currently on his 2014 TU Y YO Tour which features an intimate performance on Wednesday, September 24th, 2014 at the Howard Theatre, 620 T St. NW Washington DC. Doors open at 7pm and the show starts at 9pm. Tickets are limited with only 650 available and will be sold on a first come first serve basis. General admission tickets are $55, early bird special $47.50, and VIP tickets are available for $85.00, which includes VIP table seating next to the stage. For more information, or to purchase tickets, visit: http://www.tickeri.com/events/gianmarco-en-dc █

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METAL

By: Veronica Brown

Formed in 1986, Rata Blanca came together as the brainchild of Walter Giardino and Gustavo Rowek, both members of a 1980’s metal act called V8. The concept behind Rata Blanca according to founder and guitarist Walter Giardino, was a more musical proposition than the ideological and lyrical metal that had been typical of the scene. He wanted a more professional and refined sound that could move the masses in a live concert. Giardino was influenced by the metal of the 70’s and 80’s, especially Deep Purple and Iron Maiden. Interestingly, he says that growing up two blocks from the cemetery also influenced his sound.

Growing up between silence and death giving his chords that certain mystical quality that Rata Blanca transmits.

It was this musical harmony that differentiated Rata Blanca and inspired countless other bands in their wake.

So in 1988 Rata Blanca was convened as a full band unit for an eponymous debut album. Joining Giardino would be lead vocalist Saul Blanch, second guitarist Sergio Berdichevsky, bassist Guillermo Sanchez and drummer Gustavo Rowek. The album was a success. It contains some great songs such as spin off singles “El Sueño De La Gitana,” “Chico Callejero,” and the hymnal song “Rompe el Ataque.” Vocalist Saul Blanch reaches unimaginable tones on this album, but despite its success, Blanch bowed out and Rata Blanca entered its second stage with the induction of singer Adrian Barilari and keyboard player Hugo Bistolfi. This proved to be an excellent choice as their second album Magos, Espadas & Rosas surpassed the million sales mark, rare for a metal band much less a Latin American one. This album features the bands most well-known songs, “La Leyenda del Hada y del Mago,” and power metal ballad “Mujer Amante”. The bands third album Guerrero del Arco Iris, was debuted live in front of over 30,000 fans at a single concert in Velez Sarsfield Stadium, still holding the record today as the biggest ever gig for a local band.

The group’s trajectory has had many lives, their sound taking them to perform live concerts across all of South America and even Los Angeles, performing at the famous Whiskey A-Go-Go club. Back in Buenos Aires, Rata Blanca cut a groundbreaking live album recorded over three nights at the Opera Theatre with a full chamber orchestra.

If you hear anything from Rata Blanca that has to be it. Rata Blanca also performed at the Brazilian Monsters of Rock festival in Sao Paolo sharing the stage with international acts the likes of Alice Cooper and Megadeth and performing for an audience of 100,000.

This era was the band’s most successful. Like many metal bands however, band member have come and gone.

Bistolfi and Barilari left after 1993, over musical differences with Giardino who wished to carry a heavier sound. They were replaced by Mario Ian on vocals and Javier Retamozo on the keyboards. This formation recorded Entre el Cielo y el Infierno in 1994 an album marked by its exceptionally heavy sound. Ian leaves in 1996 after musical differences with the band, and their next albums were not as successful. So in late 997, Giardino disbanded Rata Blanca.

Rata Blanca however is enjoying its second era, in recent years, they have released three more albums and performed all over the world, given us a second chance to enjoy one of the greats of Latin American Metal and for that matter the world.

DC will finally have its chance to experience the glory that is Rata Blanca for a unique metal show that will include none other than Spanish Metal gods, Los Angeles del Infierno! This amazing metal show is not to be missed and tickets are sure to sell out! The show is scheduled for October 8th at the Howard Theatre. More for information visit, www.tickeri.com! █

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LATIN ALTERNATIVE

By: Juan Leon The eclectic Grammy winners answer questions about their influences, their latest album, and more…

By: Maria Veronica Cevallos

After officially disbanding in 2005, La Ley reforms to bring their hits and a few new songs back to their audience of fans longing for a reunion and playing an extensive tour of Mexico, Central America and the United States aptly titled Retour.

Founded in the late 1980s by musicians Andres Bobe and Rodrigo Aboitiz, La Ley entered the Latin rock scene in 1990 with their album Double Opuesto, becoming widely known in key Latin American markets of Mexico and Argentina, as well as their native Chile. Fronted by their vocalist Beto Cuevas, with Luciano Rojas and Mauricio Claveria in addition to Bobe and Aboitiz, La Ley gained further notoriety with their third album La Ley, in 1992.

After the unfortunate death of Andres Bobe in a motorcycle accident in 1994 and amongst speculation that their days were over, the band decide to continue. With the addition of guitarist Pedro Frugone, the band released their international breakout album, 1995’s Invisible, their bestselling album to date.

The band released 3 more albums, including 1998’s Vertigo, an album that marked a change for the bands musical style with heavy electronic influences. The band lost their momentum as some

of their fans did not like the new direction and sales of the album were not the best. Several lineup changes occurred towards the end of the decade, most importantly, the departure of founding member Rodrigo Aboitiz. Despite all the changes, La Ley continued to rake in success with the release of Uno in 2000 and Libertad in 2003. A return to rock, these two albums earned La Ley their biggest success. Uno earned platinum status in the United States. More importantly, the band won Latin Grammys for both Uno and Libertad. In addition, the band also won yet another Latin Grammy for their now iconic 2001 MTV Unplugged session.

After releasing 2004’s compilation album, Historias e Histeria, and a tour that takes them to various Latin American countries and playing the Viña del Mar festival in March of 2005, the band decided to disband in September 2005 to pursue various solo projects.

Beto Cuevas, vocalist of the group, pursued several projects during the band’s hiatus. He pursued acting, painting, and also collaborated in a string of projects and particularly, a collaboration with fellow Chilean band Los Prisioneros, where he sang and played in their songs “Insatisfaccion” and “Eres mi hogar” in the album Manzana. Most notable, however, has been his career as a solo artist. Miedo Escenico, Beto’s solo debut, earned him a Latin Grammy nomination for Best Rock Solo Vocal Album in 2008. His second release, 2012’s Transformación,

earned Beto the win for Best Pop/Rock Latin Grammy.

Drummer Mauricio Clavería has also had several projects.

Returning to his base in Mexico City, Mauricio formed a band with Leonardo de Lozanne, singer from Fobia and bassist Poncho Toledo from La Lupita called Los Concorde, a collective which has had several other figures of Latin Rock as guests including Jonaz from Plastilina Mosh, Tavo Limong from Resorte, and El Vampiro from Jaguares, among others.

Guitarist Pedro Frugone has been working on projects of his own. He released his solo album, Yo Objeto, in 2007. The album included appearances by several Chilean artists including Álvaro Henríquez from Los Tres, Jorge González from Los Prisioneros, singer Nicole, and Javiera Parra, among others.

Thankfully, these solo projects have still let the trio reunite once again to retour their past success and play for their fans. Currently, La Ley have announced a US tour that will take them through several US cities including New York, Miami, and Chicago. DC will have a chance to check out La Ley on November 9th at the Fillmore in Silver Spring! Make sure to get your tickets by visiting www. fillmoresilverspring.com! █

KH: The title of your latest album, Someday New-- Is this an allusion to the conflicted state of our world and an aspiration towards a more hopeful future?

LSC: Yes (laughs). No we called the album Someday New because of a song that we have on the album: Someday New. It’s very much a song about being positive, about what you— how do you say that? What you reap is what you sow? Lo que siembras cosechas is the way we say it in Spanish. It’s about just being hopeful for the future, for tomorrow, and having faith that everything will turn out alright and love will conquer all.

KH: Considering your single “ICE El Hielo’s” striking success and theme, what role do politics play in your creative process overall?

LSC: Well we didn’t start out as being a political band or a band that wanted to share our political views. We just wanted to experiment with music, with all the different styles, and tell our stories. And within telling our stories is telling the story of what happens when people are deported and families are separated.

KH: How important is where you came from when it

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comes to the music you make?

LSC: I think music and where we come from has been very important to La Santa Cecilia, especially because our music is really based on our roots. Whether its cumbia, merengue but it also has such a big influence— the American influence has a lot to do with our music. Because in a way that is our roots too since we grew up in the United States.

KH: Do you have a particular audience in mind when you create?

LSC: No. I think we have to like the music first. We have to be into what we’re making and enjoying it. And then if people like it then it’s awesome. If we wrote music for a certain audience that would narrow things down for us and I don’t think we would feel as open to make music.

KH: Who are some of your biggest influences?

LSC: We all have different kinds of influences from styles, genres, but I think people that we agree on are Led Zeppelin, The Beatles, Ramon Ayala, Jose Alfredo Jimenez, Mercedes Sosa. We like all kinds, vallenato music. We share all that kind of music with each other on the road.

La Santa Cecilia will be performing their eclectic sounds on Saturday, September 20 at The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center at University of Maryland at 8pm. For tickets and information visit: http:// theclarice.umd. edu/events/2014/ la-santa-cecilia █

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URBAN

SALSA

By: Malayna Butler

IF THE CRITERIA FOR BEING CLASSIFIED AS A “GANGSTA” CONSISTS OF CREDIBILIT Y AMONG ONE’S PEERS, OVERCOMING ADVERSIT Y, KNOWLEDGE OF THE STREETS, BEING PORTRAYED AS HAVING A HARD CORE EXTERIOR, EXHIBITING A LOVE FOR THRILLS, BEING CONCERNED WITH THE PROTECTION OF ONE’S SELF AND LOVED ONES AT ANY COST AND HAVING AN ABUNDANCE OF CASH MONEY AS A TOP PRIORIT Y, THEN ÑENGO FLOW APPROPRIATELY EMBODIES THE TITLE WHICH HE HAS ASSUMED: REAL G4 LIFE. The urban music artist from Río Piedras, Puerto Rico is also characterized by a sinister jokerlike laugh, an affinity for tattoos, conquistando mujeres and his extensive connections with the many artists with whom he has collaborated and recorded. He developed in interest in music at a young age and began performing in his community and since then has used the music as an outlet to tell the story of the streets and his personal experiences.

The artist, born Edwin Laureano Rosa Vazquez Ortiz on October 15, 1981 has released songs with Jowell y Randy, Plan B, Gotay, Sinfonico, Wise The Gold Pen and a plethora of others representing la música urbana in English & Spanish. A promotional video for his debut album “Flow Callejero”

(2005) features Don Omar, Cuban Link and Julio Voltio. Ñengo can be heard on “Llegamos A La Disco” released by Daddy Yankee featuring Arcangel, Farruko, De La Ghetto, Baby Rasta y Gringo, Kendo Kaponi and Alex Kyza.

He is also known for “No Dice Na,” “Cuando Me Dirás,” “Sigue Viajando,” “Yo Sé Que Tú Quieres,” and “Pum Pum”. Gangstas need love too, and with that being said “En Las Noches Frias”, “Tú Me Tientas,”“Déjala Que Vuele,” “Traicionera” and “Haciéndote El Amor” place a special emphasis on making connections with the ladies and also deal with various aspects of relationships.

The Ñengo song that is most often on repeat in my playlist is “La Calle No Juega” while “Odio,” “Soy El Que Mata,” “Destrucción Masiva,” “Ahora Verás” and “Tu Eres Otra Cosa” are in rotation on his Pandora station. In addition to releasing “Flow Callejero” he has also put out mixtapes and albums including “Real G4 Life” (2011), “Real G4 Life 2” (2012) and “Real G4 Life Baby 2.5” (2012). His music videos reflect the day-to-day reality of street life but also the enjoyment of luxury, wealth and beautiful women.

But even a Real G4 Life can be taken out of the game to sit on the sidelines. Ñengo has suffered multiple bouts of respiratory illnesses including suffering

from bronchitis and other medical problems which he reportedly battled with in June of this year, May 2012 and also in 2010 when he was visited by friends such as Tito El Bambino. He can be seen pictured online with family donning an oxygen mask, which is somewhat ironic since the icon of the Real G4 Life label and overall movement which he promotes is a gas mask. By some accounts he was even rumored to have died – Oh, the things that are posted on the Internet! Ñengo will be very much present and no doubt “activao” on Friday, September 5 at Diamond Lounge in Annandale, Virginia. For tickets and information visit, www.tickeri.com! █

By: Darlene Campos

Renzo Padilla has been reinventing himself and salsa since the tender age of 14. Born in Los Barrios Altos, a neighboring suburb of Lima, Peru, on July 12th 1979, Padilla and his family moved to Buenos Aires, Argentina in search of a better lifestyle and future.

However, Padilla’s dream was to be a professional musician. Just one year later, Padilla joined a group called “La New Band Salsa” as their singer. Even though Padilla’s time with La New Band Salsa was brief, it proved to be a jumpstart for his career. He soon joined various groups before moving to New York at the age of 21 in 2000.

Soon after arriving in New York, Padilla signed a contract with a salsa band called Fuerza Juventil ( Youth Force). After Padilla had collaborated with Fuerza Juventil for just two years, the band was nominated for Billboard Music Awards. Soon, Padilla met Jimmy Delgado, a timbal player who once performed alongside Tito Puente and Celia Cruz. Delgado offered Padilla a chance to perform with him, so Padilla left Fuerza Juventil and joined Delgado onstage. Together, Padilla and Delgado recorded and produced an album titled “Salsa Con Dulzura” (Salsa with Tenderness). The project had the company of other artists such Yolando Rivera, Cuco Valoy, Ray Barreto, Jose Bello, David Pabon, and Cheo Feliciano.

Padilla’s career took off from there after he was invited by Maestro Willie Colon to perform at a New York City discothèque where he would meet El Gran Combo, a band which also invited him to play along with them.

In 2003, Padilla worked with Ray Barreto and Adalberto Santiago and they put on a live concert at Carnegie Hall. Three years later, Padilla released an album called “Alto Nivel” (High █ music with the band Level) and then he went on to record Narvaez. In 2008, he participated in a Legends of Salsa tour with Luis Perico Ortiz, Richie Ray, Bobby Crus, Lalo Rodriguez, Adalberto Santiago, and his old friend, Jimmy Delgado.

Today, Padilla remains as one of the most famous singers from Peru to have an established musical career in the United States. He continues to record more music for all of his fans and tour with other salsa artists around the country.

Renzo Padilla will be performing live at CocoCabana’s “Festival de Salsa de Los 90’s” along with Ray Sepulveda, Roberto Blades, and Anthony Cruz, on Friday, September 26, 2014. For tickets and information visit, www.tickeri.com! █

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SALSA

URBAN

By: Darlene Campos

Guaco, a group from Maracaibo, Venezuela, has been performing for audiences all over the world since 1961.

They are nicknamed the Super Band of Venezuela for their fame.

Guaco was founded over 50 years ago when a couple of Venezuelan teenagers got together in Maracaibo with plans to form a band of bagpipe players. The band was originally only meant as a project for music school. However, plans changed and Guaco eventually became a fully equipped musical group.

Under the supervision of the Aguado brothers, Guaco’s music proved to be progressive for its time. The band chose not to stick to just one genre, but instead to fuse several genres together. Some genres Guaco specializes in are jazz, pop, rock and roll, funk, blues, and salsa.

Their genre fusing became so popular in Venezuela that it has been coined “the Guaco sound” by major record labels. Since their establishment in 1961, Guaco has recorded and produced over fifty albums.

They remain as the group with the highest production in Venezuelan music history.

Currently, Guaco is composed of 15 talented musicians playing instruments from the bongo to the piano. The band’s leader and singer is original member Gustavo Aguado. Aguado was born on November 3rd 1949 in Maracaibo. Before forming Guaco, he was a member of “Las

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Estrellas del Zulia.” Aguado focuses on singing for the group but he also plays percussion instruments, including the congas. Ever since he was a child, Aguado has had a wide taste in musical styles which influenced him to mix genres in his own music.

Guaco’s musical director is Juan Carlos Salas, who has been a member of Guaco since 1983. Like Aguado, Salas was also born in Maracaibo and has a strong passion for music. As a college student, Salas planned to be an electrical engineer, but he decided his true path was the world of music. He dropped out of the University of Zulia and transferred to the Conservatory “Jose Luis Paz” where he pursued an education on the trumpet. Soon after, he joined the musical group Orquesta Sinfornica Juventil de Maracaibo before finally finding his niche with Guaco. In addition to being the musical director and main trumpet player, Salas is a producer, arranger, and mixing engineer for Guaco.

Though Guaco has been around for 53 years, they do not plan to stop performing anytime soon. The group continues to make new music and tour extensively all over the Americas. They will be making a stop in Bethesda, MD on Sunday October 12 at the Bethesda Blues and Jazz Club at 8:30pm. For more information and tickets, please visit www.elsaborvenezolano.biz. █

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By: Kala Fryman

FROM HIS HUMBLE BEGINNINGS IN THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC TO BECOMING KNOWN AS “EL PRINCIPE DE LA CACHATA,” FRANK REYES HAS BEEN A DRIVING FORCE IN BACHATA FOR MORE THAN T WO DECADES.

Many of us have danced the night away to his hits like “Princesa” and “Tu Eres Ajena” and love Reyes’ smooth voice and delivery of classic Dominican bachata.

Frank was born in Boba Arriba, Dominican Republic, where he grew up in a working family of countryside farmers.

He first started singing with his brothers at a young age and eventually formed a singing group.

Reyes sang songs that inspired him and music helped make the difficult work in the fields more enjoyable. Reyes’ natural talent for singing and performing became apparent with his brothers, but at age 12 he gave up the country life and moved to Santo Domingo despite not knowing anyone in the city

or having any connections. He worked hard at many odd jobs in order to succeed in this new environment, and eventually achieved the goal of owning his own business by opening a small grocery store.

Little did Reyes know, working in the store would lead to a significant start to his musical career upon meeting Juan Genao, a scout for young talent. With Genao, Reyes achieved his dream of becoming a recording artist.

1991 saw Reyes’ debut release, Tu Seras Mi Reina, hence his self-appointed nickname of the prince of bachata. Hits from his first album include the classic “Voy pa’alla” and “Como fui enamorarme de ti.”

Throughout the 90s under the support of Juan Genao and other prestigious record company connections, Reyes released 8 albums; essentially a new album each year. Something that amazes me about bachateros like Reyes is that songs released on these early albums still stand the test of time, even with younger crowds. Early hits like “Se Fue Mi Amor”, “Suspiro de Amantes”, and “Voy pa’alla” are still wildly popular and can be heard on the radio and in clubs and are staples in bachata fans’ repertoires.

Reyes’ 1998 release Vine a Decirte Adios was a game changer and achieved commercial success not only in the Dominican Republic, but internationally which opened doors for Reyes that he might have never imagined and took his popularity to the next level. With markedly better production quality, the tiny sound of classic Dominican bacahata is highlighted in perfect combination with Reyes’ powerful and distinctive voice. As one of his strongest albums, it’s easy to see why he earned an acclaimed Cassandra award for bachatero of the year, given by

the Asociacion de Cronistas de Arte of the Dominican Republic.

Throughout the last 10 years, Reyes has consistently released albums and toured relentlessly, solidifying himself as a household name for bachata and tropical music lovers across the Americas. His songs run the emotional gamut of typical corta venas lyrics that we all masochistically love about bachata, and of course romantic and passionate love songs. You could imagine a moment of self-medicating with a nice glass of Brugal while listening to the heartbreak in the hit “Tu Eres Ajena” or grabbing that special someone close and dancing bachata con sentimiento to the romantic hits “Te Regalo el Mar” or “Ella es Asi.” Maybe it seems a little bipolar but Reyes captures the heart of the genre with his songs and delivery – that music is a constant and something you can always turn to, in the good times and bad.

Following his most recent release in 2012, Soy Tuyo, Reyes is on tour with a planned stop at Cococabana in Hyattsville, MD on September 20th for what is shaping up to be one of the biggest bachata concerts of the year in the area. Come out for a night of dancing and fun, and don’t miss out on the chance to see this legendary bachatero. Tickets and more info available on www.tickeri.com! █

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FESTIVAL

By: Sarah Barrie

JUST IN TIME TO INITIATE HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH, AND TO CELEBRATE EL SALVADOR’S INDEPENDENCE DAY, THE 9TH ANNUAL FESTIVAL SALVADOREÑISIMO ONCE AGAIN COMES TO MONTGOMERY COUNT Y FAIRGROUNDS IN GAITHERSBURG, MD ON SEPTEMBER 14TH 2014. The

festival starts at 10am and the fun doesn’t stop until 9pm, when the festival ends.

The festival showcases rich traditional Salvadorian food, music, and various cultural displays. Last year, more than 25,000 people attended the event.

The Festival Salvadoreñisimo is family friendly, and will have a “Kids Zone” play area from 12-6pm, complete with clowns and music. The Festival will also be the main venue for organizations and companies to promote their businesses, and give them a chance to show their products and services to festivalgoers.

A number of well known Salvadoran and international artists will also be performing at the Festival, including big name artists, Hector Acosta and Aniceto Molina.

Hector “El Torito” Acosta has been called the greatest merenguero of the Dominican Republic. Originally from Bonao, Dominican Republic, Acosta comes from humble roots. Acosta worked with various music groups, including arguably the greatest merengue bands of its time, Los Toros band, with whom he worked for 15 years. Now a soloist artist, El Torito has quickly become one of the most popular artists of the Dominican Republic, not just in the merengue, but also within the bachata genre.

He has received numerous awards and recognitions over the years including multiple Casandra awards, was nominated for a Latin Grammy, and was also personally invited by then president of Honduras, Maniel Zelaya to perform a Duo in the legendary Honduran group, La Gran Banda.

Acosta has collaborated with a number of top artists including Alejandro

Fernández, Don Omar, Jorge Celedón, Rakim & Ken-Y, and Joseíto Mateo, among others. One of his most memorable experiences was when he sang with Anthony “Romeo” Santos in Madison Square Garden in front of 25,000 people, in which Acosta received a standing ovation for his performance.

Some of Acosta’s biggest hits include “Me Duele la Cabeza”, “Lo que tiene ella”, “Me voy”, “Perdóname la Vida”, “Mi Niña”, and “Primavera Azul”.

In the 2010 Festival Verano Zol 2010, also celebrated in Montgomery County Fairgrounds, Acosta sang before 30,000 fans, and was later awarded “el Premio de la Excelencia Musical ” for his performance.

This year el Festival Salvadoreñisimo also brings you some cumbia! Palmas arriba!

Get ready to cumbiar. Colombian singer, Aniceto Molina, also known as “El Tigre Sabanero” and “El Embajador de la Cumbia Vallenato”, will also be performing. Some of Molina’s biggest hits include “La Cumbia Sampuesana,” “Josefina,” “Apartamento #3,” “La Burra Tuerta,” “El Condor Legendario,” and “La Campanera”. Over

Molina’s 4 decade career, he has gained popularity throughout Latin America, especially in El Salvador.

The festival will also feature performances by Orquesta San Vicente, Marito Rivera, Las Chicas Roland’s, La Tenchis Celiber, among others.

Whether you are looking to dance, enjoy a performance, try traditional Salvadoran food, gain some cultural insight, or just have a good time, the 9th Festival Salvadoreñisimo, is an event for everyone. Located at Montgomery County Fairgrounds, 500 Perry Parkway, Gaithersburg, MD. Tickets can be purchased online for just $20 via www.tickeri.com/ For more information visit the Festival Salvadorenisimo’s online at: http://festivalsalvadoreno.com, Call: 301-990-9220, or email: contacto@ festivalsalvadoreno.com. Make sure you make room to dance and eat your heart away! █

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FAMILY

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FUSION

By: Juan Leon

NAMED IN HONOR OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD SPACE THAT SERVED AS THE SITE OF THE BAND’S CREATIVE INCUBATION, LAS CAFETERAS BARRIO-CENTRIC MUSIC IS A MASH OF ST YLES -- TRADITIONAL AND MODERN -- THAT SAYS MORE ABOUT LATINO PEOPLE AND AMERICANS THAN THE SLOGANEERING USED TO PIT US AGAINST EACH OTHER. Hailed as political wave makers for their support of hot topic “issues”, the band transcends rote ideological orientation. They’re political in a way that’s bigger than the stances and buzzwords -“immigration, Dreamers, undocumented” -- that dubious elites insist define a people. Case in point: Las Cafeteras’ update the Veracruz folk classic “La Bamba” with their own blend of Son Jarocho, marimbol, cajón, and blunt but compassionate political dissent.

Aesthetically unadorned in its student film style, the video for “La Bamba Rebelde” is refreshingly focused on people and not slogans.

As the camera follows band members, barrio residents, and family, the humble aesthetics just confirm Las Cafeteras vibrantly authentic identification with and love for their people.

By: Aminta S. Nieves-Candamo

FROM SEPT 19-NOV 30, THE TERRACE GALLERY AT ARTISPHERE IN ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA WILL BE THE HOME OF: PENSAR CON LAS MANOS. Having exhibited extensively and won numerous awards, prolific and influential illustrators in Spain, Pep Carrió and Isidro Ferrer, have decided to team up to bring to life the breathtaking: “Pensar con las manos” (Think with Your Hands).

A collection of illustrated journals in a unique collaboration between artists and software developers.

“We wanted to investigate the possibilities offered by mobile devices for an exhibition and for this reason we took careful stock in order to imagine all kinds of things or events that might occur when we look at them through screens and bring up other images hidden to the naked eye”, says Nuria Rodríguez, from the Art and Environment Research Centre at the Polytechnic University of Valencia and curator of the exhibition. The project has been developed by Unit Experimental

Publishing, a collective comprised of researchers in the Faculty of Fine Arts and the Higher Technical School of Computer Engineering at the UPV. The most innovative part of this exhibit, is that in order to interact with these pieces you have to use an iPad or a mobile device. Viewed through the touch-sensitive screen of a mobile device they are activated virtually. Their contents will appear by means of 2D and 3D animations, other times through additional documentation and information, through videos and audio material.

Allowing the viewer to move around their works through what they call Augmented Reality.

An app is available for both iTunes and Android users to download for visitors who own hand held mobile devices. For those who don’t, Artisphere will be providing iPads for public use when exploring the art, free of charge.

On Friday Sept 19, from 7-9pm an opening reception will be held at the Terrace Gallery + Upper Town Hall. And on Saturday Sept 20 at

2pm a Curator and Artist talk will be held at the Dome Theater and Terrace Gallery, both free of charge.

Nuria Rodríguez, Curator and Director of UNIT will discuss the process of creating augmented reality for the exhibition. Then will be joined in the Terrace Gallery by graphic designers Pep Carrió and Isidro Ferrer where they will discuss selected works from the exhibition.

For more information, visit: www.artisphere.com! █

Las Cafeteras sound is eclectic to say the least, thanks to their use of jarana’s, requinto, a donkey jawbone, the Marimbol, cajón, and a wooden platform called the Tarima used to dance Zapateado. Having learned traditional music as a part of their work at the Café, Las Cafeteras remixes roots music as they tell modern day stories.

In contrast to the slew of musicians who insincerely clam onto the latest political fad/cause to make music that “matters”, Las Cafeteras realize that what really matters isn’t how much political cache you have, or how much love you’re getting from NPR this week. And they know that the soul of rebel music doesn’t come from the White House. It comes from the neighborhood.

Presented in partnership with the Mexican Cultural Institute, don’t miss Las Cafeteras’ debut performance in the DMV on Friday, October 10 at Artisphere in Arlington, VA. Also performing that night will be Elastic Bond, a multicultural retro-futuristic ensemble with sultry female vocals and folkloric electronic rhythms. The show will take place in the Ballroom and will start at 8:00 pm. Tickets are $15 and may be purchased at www.artisphere.com! █

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Is Organic Artisanal Artistry Without Limits By: Ellen Flores

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and even celtic sounds. Hailing from the island of Puerto Rico, Calle 13 has evolved into a sound that knows no borders or limits. Latin Grammy awards, a star in the Puerto Rican Walk of Fame in Chicago and presiding the Puerto Rican Day Parade this year are proof of their many successes.

Calle 13 takes us on an in depth journey with their most recent studio album and tour “Multi_Viral”. Kicking off with a bang, Calle 13 began the tour with a free concert to over 50,000 people at the University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras campus, a record moment for both the university and the band. When asked about the tour that will be stopping in DC on September 26, Residente Calle 13 told Kesta Happening that “the maturity and experience that we’ve gained have made us grow to where we have a better handle on how we control the energy of the crowd.

We love to keep the energy very high, even when we play slower songs. We build the set list so that we keep the energy up. I feel we are doing a better job now with the experience we have gained. With eleven musicians on stage, we are coming with full force and high energy.”

Lyrics like daggers. Rene Perez assaults and schools you with his flow. A blade built of wit and truth, his words will grab your attention whether you like it or not.

Beats crafted by the musical genius of Eduardo Cabra are the framework that send your ears and senses into overdrive. What many thought started as merely another reggaeton act, Calle 13 broke barriers by fusing rap, cumbia, bossa nova, dembow

Calle 13’s creative spirit has always been at their core, even when signed to a major label or going independent like they are now, this spirit, together with their fearlessness, is the key to who they are as a group. Their current single “Ojos Color Sol” which is making big waves on the Billboard tracks is a huge departure from what people expect to hear from them.

“When you stand firm with your creative ideas and don’t change them, the label will notice that’s who you are and will respect it. Being independent didn’t change this, the album is a reflection of our lives, of what we’ve learned and it’s a reflection of where we are going. The way we create a song is very artisanal. We work at it ‘til we love it and it’s ready for the album,” Resident shared.

When you talk about Calle 13 there are so many angles to choose from, it’s not a

one-way street. You could choose “Se Vale To’” which was their first major hit marked by the reggaetton genre. You could pick “No Hay Nadie Como Tu” featuring Rubén Albarrán from Café Tacvba which is more of a Latin Rock/Alternative track, or you could even choose an in-your-face rap song like “Adentro”. Calle 13 best sums it up in the song “Gato Que Avanza, Perro Que Ladra” on the new album with the lyrics that say:

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music that we have done has been created organically and authentically without any pressures from anyone or anything.

It represents us and who we are. It has always been organic. That’s the beauty of Calle 13. We go from popular tracks like “Atrevete” and we went evolving organically. All we know, we give in our music” explains Rene.

With all these influences and creative muses, Calle 13 is best absorbed live.

“Each album is a movie. If you only watch the beginning, you won’t know what the movie is about. That is what Calle 13 is like. When you see us live, you get a better variant of who we are and you can understand that we talk about everything and play many sounds because we don’t limit ourselves,” René shared.

So don’t limit yourself and your musical knowledge, come join us on Friday, September 26 at Echostage for a musical voyage in the voice of Calle 13, a road that is paved in musical exploration. █

“Yes, that is us. We are accessible and not pretentious. To write simply, is more difficult than to write something that aspires to be pretentious. All of the

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CULTURAL

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By: Darlene Campos

THE NATIONAL ACROBATS OF THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA ARE THE MOST RENOWNED AND MOST CELEBRATED ACROBATIC TEAM IN ALL OF THE FAR EAST AND PROBABLY THE BEST TEAM IN THE WHOLE WORLD. THE NATIONAL ACROBATS ARE FROM BEIJING, THE CAPITAL OF CHINA.

They are best known for their distinctive and amazing performances that appear to go against the established rules of human anatomy, physics, and even the law of gravity.

Ever since the National Acrobats were founded in 1951, more than two hundred of the performers have been awarded numerous gold and silver medals at both national and international competitions.

The Centre Daily Times of Pennsylvania has described the National Acrobats’ show as “stunned” and said “the performers moved with almost impossible grace.” The LA Times said the National Acrobats put on “a jaw dropping balancing act.” The National Acrobats keep the memory of their ancestors alive through their shows.

They balance and move themselves using Chinese traditions from thousands of years ago. Movements include tumbling, juggling, contortions, and other various balancing challenges. The National Acrobats carry out their show alongside modern music as well as traditional Chinese music. Props, stage setups, and colorful visual effects are also utilized to make the show as exhilarating as possible for the audience members. A few of the acts performing in the Cirque Peking show are titled “Global Motorcycling,” “Chinese Poles in Shaolin Style,” “Diving Through Moving Hoops,” “Aerial Bungee Tumblings,” and “Russian Bars in Chinese Traditional Style.”

Since 1951, the National Acrobats of the People’s Republic of China have visited over 500 cities in over 70 countries all over the world. The National Acrobats were established during the Cold War, a time of extreme tension between the communist government in the eastern hemisphere and the democratic government of the western hemisphere. The People’s Republic of China, therefore, was not on good terms with the United States, and as a result the National Acrobats were not allowed to perform in the United States until 1972.

That was the year that President Nixon invited the National Acrobats to the White House and they’ve been welcomed back ever since. In a way the National Acrobats have actually been given credit for easing the political strains of China and the United States just by doing what they do best – putting on an amazing show. Over 40 years later, the National Acrobats are still touring in the country that once prohibited them.

The National Acrobats are currently supervised by Mr. An Ning and he makes sure the performers strive to be the best in the world. In 2012, some of the National Acrobats had the opportunity to visit Turkey, Taiwan, Singapore, and Germany and entertain thousands of audience members.

Past productions include Mirage, Pirates! and Sun Birds. The 2014 performance is simply called Cirque Peking. It features never-before-seen stunts and acts, sure to capture the audience’s undivided attention.

The National Acrobats desire to entertain to the fullest and with their innovative styles, the show is meant for true amazement and wonder. It is definitely a show that should not be missed.

The National Acrobats will be bringing Cirque Peking to the DMV in various stops.

Make sure to check them out!

October 19th, at the Hylton Performing Arts Center on George Mason University’s Prince William Campus.

The show is set for 4 p.m. Tickets are available starting on September 1st and range from $29-$48. Free student tickets will be available starting on October 7th with a valid George Mason University ID. For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit www.hyltoncenter.org.

October 31st at 8 p.m., and November 1st at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m in Fairfax, Virginia at George Mason University’s Center for the Arts.

Tickets are available September 1st and range from $29-$48. Free student tickets will be available starting on October 21st with a valid George Mason University ID. For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit cfa.gmu.edu. █

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LIVE SHOW

By: Darlene Campos

the Cosmic Cube, which is the top source of power and also the most precious gem within the Marvel Universe.

The Cosmic Cube has been destroyed by Thor into numerous pieces to stop it from reaching the wrong people. Pieces of the Cosmic Cube have been dispersed all over the universe and Thor’s brother Loki plots to clone the powers of the Cosmic Cube, a dangerous plan which could bring the earth and the universe into oblivion.

But, Loki’s master plan is not without attack. The Avengers, consisting of Iron Man, Captain America, Hulk, and Thor, team up with Spiderman and Wolverine to find the pieces of the Cosmic Cube and restore peace back into the universe.

However, along every adventure, there is trouble. Along the way to find the Cosmic Cube pieces, the heroes will have to battle against Marvel’s most notorious villains featuring Green Goblin, Doctor Octopus, Red Skull, Madame Hydra, Aldrich Killian, Electro, and others. Both the heroes and

the villains want the Cosmic Cube for their own plans, but only one group will be able to find all of the missing pieces. The heroes and villains will fight to the maximum for the same goal.

Although Marvel Universe Live is aimed for children between the ages of 5 to 12, it isn’t just for kids, it’s for people of all ages, even those who aren’t huge fans of Marvel. The show will feature not only Marvel characters, but also martial arts movements, professional stunts, motorcross, special effects, animated graphics, and pyrotechnics. The show is slotted to last for two hours with a 15 minute intermission. Photos and videos for personal usage are allowed so attendees will always a piece of their Marvel Universe Live experience for years to come. It’s an event adults and children are sure to enjoy to the very fullest.

Marvel Universe Live debuted in Tampa, Florida on July 10th for the first time

ever. The tour will have reached 85 cities at the end of its 2014-2016 tour. Marvel Universe Live has plans for performances in Canada and the United Kingdom, but dates have not been scheduled just yet. Feld Entertainment is the same company that brings Disney on Ice and Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Circus to stages all around the United States. Marvel Universe Live took over two years to plan and process. The show will have a collectible item called the Lectro Link, available for $25 on the Marvel Universe Live website, which jumpstarts a power source for the famous Iron Man suit.

The performance will end on May 15th 2016 in Louisville, Kentucky, but until then, there is plenty of time to catch a show in one of the 85 cities on the tour list. Marvel Universe Live will be making a stop in Washington, DC from September 4th to September 7th and in Fairfax, Virginia from September █ 12th to September 21st. Tickets are now on sale through the

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FILM

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By: Veronica Brown

IT’S THAT TIME OF YEAR AGAIN WHEN THE BEST IN LATIN AMERICAN AND IBERIAN CINEMA IS SHOWCASED RIGHT HERE IN SILVER SPRING, MD! Celebrating its 25th anniversary, the AFI Latin American Film, running from September 18th through October 8th, focuses on the extraordinary and innovative films of Latin America, Spain, Portugal, and its filmmakers. This time the festival brings us charming comedies, edge-of-your-seat thrillers, and various already critically acclaimed films that capture the essence and beauty of the world south of the Rio Grande. Twenty films have already been announced and here we highlight just a few of the offerings:

Joel Novoa, Venezuela/Argentina

Daniel Vega, Diego Vega, Peru

Mariana Chenillo, Mexico

This multi-prized debut from Venezuelan director Joel Novoa is an enthralling retelling of the real life events that led to the 1994 bombing of the AMIA building in Buenos Aires.

It follows Ahmed, trained since childhood as an Islamic extremist, now assigned to execute a suicide bombing at a synagogue, and David, the cold-blooded Israeli special agent who will stop at nothing to prevent the attack. The film captures the parallel lives of both men without succumbing to one sided accusations. An interesting look on international events captured from a Latin American perspective. Special Jury Prize, 2014 Palm Beach Film Festival; Nueva Vision Award, 2014 Santa Barbara Film Festival.

The Vega brothers (winners of the Cannes award for October) return with a dark comedy about judicial and moral corruption. Constantino Zegarra is a workaholic, unimpeachable magistrate in Lima with a reputation for sternness. He leads a rather miserable, yet simple life with his wife and teenage daughter until one morning he leaves his house and a stray bullet goes through his throat. He doesn’t die but becomes mute. Zegarra becomes paranoid and is convinced it is a plot to kill him. Joined by a corrupt cop, his attempt to prove the plot takes him through several absurd situations, finally ending in unexpected tragedy.

Official Selection, 2013, Locarno, Toronto Film Festivals; Best Director, Best Actor, 2014 Buenos Aires Independent Film Festival.

This romantic comedy follows overweight couple Carmen and Alfredo, as they move from their comfortable suburban lives to the hustle and bustle of the Mexico City center. Their lives quickly become as complicated as navigating the streets of the city. After overhearing some cruel comments on her weight, the formerly carefree Carmen becomes insecure and decides to lose weight, enlisting Alfredo for the challenge.

He quickly loses 40 pounds while she struggles to lose even a few. The more Alfredo loses the farther the couple drifts apart. Their journey towards re-discovery is full of tender moments and laughs. A heartwarming film that champions the right of Latin American women to love their bodies.

Official Selection, 2013 Toronto Film Festival. Mariana Chenillo will be present for this film screening.

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Maria Gamboa, Colombia

Arturo Menendez, El Salvador

Patxi Amezcua, Argentina/Spain

In her film debut, director Maria Gamboa presses a mirror to some of the tougher social issues facing Colombia. Set in Barrancabermeja, a river port and the unofficial capital of Colombia’s violence-scarred Magdalena Medio Valley, the film uses all local actors to tell the story of 16-year-old Mateo.

Threatened with expulsion and quickly succumbing to a criminal lifestyle, he is forced to join a radical theater group in the hopes of turning his life around. The film is an honest coming of age story that speaks about the power of art and the importance of community in the lives of at–risk teens.

Ibero-American Opera Prima Award, Screenwriting Award, 2014 Miami Film Festival.

This is the world premiere of the first Salvadoran narrative feature film in more than 40 years. Filmed completely in San Salvador with a small budget, the film tells the story of Don Cleo, a humble seller of Piñatas who arrives at home after a long day of work to find an extortion letter at his door step. The letters demands $500 in 72 hours, a small fortune for Don Cleo. He decides to attempt raising the money by petitioning friends, and acquaintances. However, after various attempts and more trouble, he decides to confront his perpetrators. This desperate decision leads to shattering consequences. An offbeat and heart wrenching perspective about life in modern day El Salvador. Arturo Menendez will be present for this film screening.

A box office hit in Argentina and Spain, this complex thriller stars Ricardo Darin (The Secret in Their Eyes) and Belen Rueda (The Orphanage) as a couple on the verge of divorce. One morning, Sebastian (Ricardo Darin) picks up his children to take them to school, he takes the elevator while they run downstairs, when the elevator doors open his children are nowhere to be seen. Heart pounding tension ensues as the couple begin to unravel the mystery and begin the desperate search to find their children before it’s too late.

The AFI Silver Café will host a Happy Hour every Thursday and Friday during the festival from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m! Happy Hours will feature complimentary snacks, Latin American drink specials and festive music. Happy Hour dates: September 19, 25 & 26; October 2.

Kesta will be hosting a fun dance party featuring Maracuyeah DJs at the conclusion of the Argentine Film, Living Stars, which showcases spontaneous dancing in an unplotted, unscripted musical piece. Be sure to visit the AFI website for specific film screening dates, times, and special parties! Click here for the 411- http://afi.com/silver/laff/ AFI will offer a Pase Especial, which gives you priority access to every film including Opening and Closing Night and Festival Happy Hours. $13 General Admission, $10 AFI Members (2star level & higher), or the Pase Especial $150 General Public/$125 AFI Members and Students. See you at the festival! █

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FOOD

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By: Rosario Garcia

and the various fillings including pork, cheese, chicken, loroco, squash, and more just waiting for your order. . If you’re like me you have one for every part of town you may end up in at any given time, but I digress. My favorite spot for those tasty, cheesy, goey, sweet and sour Salvadorean staples is nestled in College Park, MD and called Pupuseria La Familiar.

Despite having lived in nearby Riverdale Park for a few years and directly across from another pupuseria, a Salvadorean friend convinced me this was the place for the most amazing pupusas. He called it his “Latin McDonald’s” because La Familiar is known for being fast and cheap, however, that’s about where the similarities end.

Nearly everything at La Familiar is made to order from scratch. If you walk to the back hallway towards the kitchen you will see the pupusa assembly line in all its glory, fresh masa in both rice and corn varieties,

Although La Familiar features the best “revuelta” pupusas (pork, bean, and cheese) in all their crunchy goodness, I enjoy the frijol con queso (bean and cheese) and queso con ayote (squash and cheese) the most. These cheesy varieties are amazing in and of themselves, but when you add the homemade tomato salsa, and curtido (pickled cabbage) you will wonder if you died and went to pupusa heaven.

If you really want to push the envelope try “La Pupusa Loca” which is stuffed with every filling available…it’s huge!

After visiting Pupuseria La Familiar many times (especially taking any friends who dared challenge that these were in fact the best pupusas in the area), I ventured to try some of the other options on the menu.

My first variation, the Carne Asada, was a homerun. It’s no wonder the Washington Post named La Familiar one of the best

cheap eats in the area. For less than the average cocktail price in DC, you get two large grilled steaks, homemade Mexican rice, a salad, and four hand-made corn tortillas. The steak is tender, having been seasoned and marinated to perfection, and grilled to just the right temperature each and every time. I was so in love that I often bring a friend just so we can share the steak and still get our pupusa fix. Win! Another dish that is a must try (especially for those brunch hangovers) is the Sopa de Res. This Salvadorean staple is done just right and the huge portion of beef, carrots, potatoes, yucca, plantains, squash, and corn on the cob that will hit the spot every time.

If you’re adventurous, try the Pan con Gallina. It’s a hen sandwich topped with beets, boiled eggs, green beans, and watercress stuffed into a French baguette.

I also love the Desayuno Tipico, this breakfast of champions offers eggs any style, refried beans, Salvadorean crema,

cheese, and plantains served with tortillas or French baguette.

If you have room for dessert try the “pudding” which is not pudding at all but “Bread Pudding” or the pastel de queso (Salvadorean cheesecake).

La Pupuseria Familiar is a no frills eatery meant to satisfy your hunger without gauging your wallet and it does this by staying true to its Salvadorean roots. I thank my lucky stars for that fateful day my friend brought me to La Familiar and now I pass the baton on to you.

You can visit Pupuseria La Familiar at 8145 Baltimore Ave, College Park, MD 20740, hours are 10:30am to 10pm – MonThurs, and 10:30am to 11pm Fri-Sat. Since this place fills up, especially on weekends, remember you can also do carry-out, 301474-8484. Enjoy! █

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By: Manu Mayor

ists. “I prepared very hard to make it, I gave it my all,” Moisés remembers. The three finalists were quizzed on their World Cup knowledge, Moisés was like a human sports almanac, and he had all the answers. His knowledge earned him the spot. For the duration of the World Cup, Moisés lived and breathed the sport; he would watch the games at local hangouts and conduct interviews with the fans. His hard work paid off and his reporting earned him a visit to the popular TV show, “Acción Deportiva”.

Moisés kept his eye on the prize and gathered experience working as a production assistant for Fox Sports, was a columnist for Fox Deportes, was a contributing writer at Latino Sports 360 magazine, and served as a radio host with Skid Row Studios. He also found time to volunteer working with adults with developmental disabilities in California, and also maintained his own blog and wrote content for a social media fitness page. Talk about busy!

KH: Mayweather vs. Pacquiao. Do you think it’s going to happen?

Moisés: It may seem like it’s not, but when you really look at it, I do think it’s going to happen. It will happen after Pacquiao leaves Bob (Arum). He has one year left in his contract with his promoter, after that, I think they will make it happen before they retire.

KH: Who is your pick for the World Cup? Moisés: I always pick Argentina, but they always lose! I’ve supported them since I was 5. I remember watching Maradona on TV in the 90 World Cup, watching the games, but they lost to Germany. With Messi around, their time is now.

KH: What projects would you like to take on in the future?

Moisés: I want to keep becoming a better anchor. I want to work in both, Spanish and English. I want to go to a World Cup and cover the event.

KH: I guess we know the answer to this question then, Messi or Ronaldo?

Moisés: They are both great, not just because of the goals, but because of the consistency in their play. The bad thing for Ronaldo is playing in the same era as Messi.

Same as Platini in the 80’s. He was one of the best, but Maradona was around.

KH: Any advice for someone looking to get into sports broadcasting or journalism?

Moisés: It’s not easy. There are 40 to 50 guys waiting for one opening. I waited for years, did the magazine work...and I told myself “you can’t quit”. I had to move across the country to make this happen.

My accomplishments wouldn’t be possible without the love and support of two important women, my grandmother and my mother.

KH: What’s your favorite sport to cover?

Moisés: Soccer, but I like to keep it balanced.

KH: How do you like living in the D.C. area?

Moisés: The people are nice; they greet

When asked what his favorite part about being a Sports Anchor is, Moises shared, “I get to do, what many people wish they could do. Be on the field. As close as possible to the action.”

me and tell me they like my segment. That makes all the preparation worthwhile. It’s a cool city...except the winter.

After years of hard work, preparation, and with a resolve not to quit, this California native is quickly making a name for himself in our community and has turned his passion into a successful career. Not an easy feat, now if only he could just get used to the cold winters...

Don’t forget to catch the latest in sports with Moisés Linares on Telenoticias Washington D.C, Monday through Friday at 6 and 11pm. Also, tune in on February 18 at 6 & 11pm for a special news series

by Moises Linares. To find out more about Moisés, like him on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/MoisesLinares/135327416634120

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By: Alicia Yim

Fall has arrived and as you get back to work this season be sure to feature some looks inspired by 60’s and 70’s fashions. 60’s style is probably best represented by mini dresses worn with colorful tights and knee high boots with modest heels or square toe pumps with kitten heels. Geometric patterns adorned clothing and box bags and satchels. 70’s fashion was made up of a more eclectic mixture of styles. One favored silhouette was created by wearing tight, fitted tops tucked into high waisted bell bottom jeans. This look can be worn with a wide leather belt to accentuate the waistline and platform heels, hidden by the wide pant legs giving the illusion of longer legs. Also popular in the 70’s and 80’s was the silky jumpsuit with a deep plunging neckline, like those worn by Amy Adams’s character in the 2013 film American Hustle. Top any 70’s ensemble with a floppy fedora hat worn over long wavy hair for an effortlessly fashionable look. █

1. Color-blocked floppy fedora - bcbg.com $58 | 2. Iconic siren tie front black shirt - whitehouseblackmarket.cm $88 | 3. Anchor print convertible sleeve portofino shirt - express.com $59.90 | 4. ASOS Jacquard Bonded Shift Dress With Lace Collar in Knit - asos.com $96.74 5. Realm jumpsuit - threefloorfashion.com $168 | 6. Michael Kors stretch-denim flared jeans - michaelkors.com $550 | 7. Lexxi Sleeveless Ruffle-Trim Romper - bcbg.com $338 | 8. Saint Laurent Lurex Leaf Brocade Dress - loiaviaroma.com $5900 | 9. ASOS Jumpsuit with barely there plunge detail - asos.com $58.04 10. Feverish dress - threefloorfashion.com $189 | 11. Large Selma Top-Zip satchel - michaelkors.com $378 | 12. Kate Spade New York Small square stud earrings - nordstrom.com $48 | 13. Via Spiga Pointd Tow Wedge Pumps - Darby high heels - bloomingdales.com $195 | 14. Envelope pocket satchel - bcbg.com $368 15. Saint Laurent Mode Glitter Ankle boot, New Platine - bergdorfgoodman.com $1135 | 16. Gucci boot - Lillian - bloomindales.com $1595 | 17. Shopbop.com Samantha Belt bag $225 | 18. Saint Laurent handgun charm earrings - luisaviaroma.com $295 19. Marc by Marc Jacobs Apple Red Classic Q Natasha Mini Crossbody Flap Bag - nordstrom.com $298

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INSPIRATIONAL

By: Rosario Garcia and Moenia and loving them and then recommending them to people that would come into the store.”

John Angel has always been interested in the local music scene and soon he started to look into booking shows at his family’s bar, Chapala Restaurant in Burtonsville, MD. “At first my family thought I was crazy for wanting to do shows there, they saw it as a restaurant not a concert venue. I knew the place had a lot of potential but it was tough to get started,” John Angel remembers.

John Angel got his start by helping out his parents at their Latino market, La Casita in Takoma Park, when he was teenager.

Now at 37, John Angel looks back at that time as a fond memory, “I remember I started out as a cashier and then was in charge of buying and selling CD’s at the store. That’s really when I started to learn about various music genres. I remember picking out Mana, Aterciopelados,

Not being someone that gives up easily, John Angel succeeded in booking his first show at Chapala Blue Beetle Bar 8 years ago. “I still remember my first show, it was with friends Stone Gato. The lead singer Rod Godinez had been in bands like Lloyd Dobbler Effect and he knew the music business so he helped me out quite a bit.

He was very patient with me helping me understand and getting me what I needed to host the show. It was very special for me that he did that, I will always be grateful to him,” John Angel stated.

It wasn’t an easy road, John Angel had a hard time convincing people to tear away from a happening DC scene to make the trek to Burtonsville for a rock show. “I made it my mission to make it worth their while. I would make sure we had good food, drink specials, and would charge a reasonable cover. I would invite several bands so the show would last longer, and make a whole night out of it,” John Angel shares.

The local Latino bands soon followed Stone Gato’s lead and started booking shows at Blue Beetle bar. Fast forward to now, and John Angel often has bands booked months in advanced.

In fact, John Angel has been successful at implementing some type of music program at nearly every single one of his families restaurants, sometimes they’re booked months in advanced. Some of the locations are El Paso Café in Arlington, VA where he hosts acoustic nights and Mariachis; El Gavilan restaurant in Silver Spring, MD where he features open mics, and shows

from time to time; and Chapala Blue Beetle Bar which he has equipped as a full concert venue. “We recently completed a remodel of the Blue Beetle Bar, we have a brandnew sound system and re-decorated the stage. It’s good to reinvent your place every few years,” John Angel shared.

In more recent plans, John Angel and his family are in the process of opening another La Casita in Old Town Gaithersburg. “I’m working closely to develop those plans, we’ll see what happens,” John Angel promises.

John Angel will be hosting a show on September 13, 2014 titled “Flower Fiesta” outside of El Gavilan Restaurant in Silver Spring featuring music from local band, Mr. Wahyoyo. Bands interested in booking a show with John Angel can do so by emailing him at bluebeetlerockbar@gmail. com with some music samples. █

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LOCAL TALENT

ECHOSTAGE LINEUP

By: Juan Leon

By: Rosario Garcia

Diana developed her skills in true Latino fashion while helping a family member. Diana’s grandmother was an established dressmaker in Takoma Park, and after discovering that Diana (who was 7 at the time) was good at drawing, enlisted her help to draw conceptual dress designs for potential clients. The clients would bring in various clippings of magazines and describe what they were looking for while little Diana meticulously drew the piece.

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“I was fascinated by how my grandmother would use her sewing machine to make something beautiful out of nothing. I was always amazed to see the finished piece and would put even more effort into the next drawing, trying to get it perfect,” Diana remembers.

a wall at a restaurant in Bethesda called Gringos and Mariachis. I painted a mural of a Mariachi covered in tattoos and made sure to add special details like a tattoo of ‘Puebla’ since all the cooks are from there, and a sugar skull I saw on one of the bartenders,” Diana shares.

Despite having an innate talent for drawing, Diana didn’t put art into the forefront until 5 years ago. “Some friends were organizing an art show and they literally talked me into joining the night before. They handed me a canvas and some paint and told me to paint something that represented DC. I came up with a girl lifting her shirt to show a tattoo of the DC flag on her torso and a metro map on her arm. I was amazed that my painting sold and people wanted to see more of my work,” Diana recalls.

Diana is looking to create some pieces for an art gallery show in the coming year, “My work has been very focused on the idea of ‘protection’ lately, I put in a lot of symbolism in my work trying to invoke good energy and reflect my strong family bonds. I have focused a lot on Day of the Dead themes, and strong representations of animals symbolize strength.”

Diana’s impressive ability to turn an idea into reality is uncanny, “I always meet with clients to really personalize their vision. For example, I was hired to paint

You can view some of Diana’s pieces in person currently displayed at Art Whino, or by visiting her website, www.diana-cruz. com. To get in touch with Diana about commissioning a piece contact: diana@ dianabrand.com. █ █

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By: Rosario Garcia

Alternative Music Conference (LAMC) indie showcase. He was introduced and quieted an entire room by singing a capella to a bar full of industry folks looking to discover the newest star.

He was soon featured in the New York Times, and NPR’s Alt Latino as one of the artists to watch in 2014.

Disney, and beauty. “I write about things that happen to me, my friends, and my family. I came from a background where everything was very rehearsed and cheesy and edited for TV. When I finally came out of the closet at 18, I started to sing and write about the things that actually happened to me.”

There’s a humbleness and sweetness to Sebastian that draws you in and makes you want to give him a hug while also being in awe of his musical genius. When I asked Sebastian why some of his songs are self-deprecating (See “El Grupo de los Feos”) he stated matter-of-factly, “I know this business is very competitive and there are so many amazing artists and musicians out there, I would consider myself lucky if I am able to reach any kind of success doing what I love. When I was little I would compete for TV shows in Chile and I went through a lot of rejection, a lot of bullying, comments about my music, appearance, weight, everything. I constantly felt judged so that still comes out in my music sometimes,” he added.

El Hambre (2013) is an intelligent album that shows maturity and a vocal and musical greatness that’s hard to describe. Aside from “Ninos Rosados”, the album contains “Varita Magica” a whimsical song about wishes coming true and happy endings. Influenced by a wide-range of music from Laura Pausini, to Disney soundtracks, to cabaret singers, and Broadway musicals, Sebastian constantly reinvents himself performing with orchestras, violins, cellos, and even choirs.

“Ninos Rosados” explores the confines of femininity and masculinity that are assigned to children at a very young age. “I know my parents didn’t mean me any harm by taking my sister’s Barbie’s away and giving me a toy car instead. Kids don’t understand religion, and social constructs but they know what they like. I just want people to be tolerant of that,” Sebastian states.

You can listen to (me llamo) Sebastian by visiting: www.mellamosebastian.cl.

(me llamo) Sebastian’s songs teeter from pop to cabaret to romantic ballads while singing about topics like homophobia, love, vegetarianism,

To end our interview, Sebastian shared how his mother recently gifted him a new phone. “It was pink! ‘I know it’s your favorite color,’ she said. We both laughed because now they understand me,” he beamed.

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ALBUM REVIEWS

By: Hugo Najera/DJ Mezcla

Hailing from Argentina, Alika & Nueva Alianza return with Mi Alma Mi Palabra, presenting some wildly bold productions on seven of the album’s nineteen tracks.

Alika shakes things up with Dancehall and 3ball synthesizer sounds, early Dubstep influences, and new vocals. But, she also provides plenty, and I mean plenty, of songs featuring that clean and slow-burning reggae fusion of her previous albums – including four “bonus tracks” of previously released songs. It seems that Alika is ready to take her next step, but wants to assure fans she hasn’t forgotten her roots.

The first four tracks follow the established formula of socially conscious lyrics, Hip Hop influenced Reggae, and clean vocal delivery. Things get interesting at the fifth track “Ser Verdadero,” a thumper of a song that uses some thick bass, sharp synths, and strong vocals, sounding similar to Chancha via Circuito in an aggressive mood. “Tal Vez” sees Alika more approachable with first-person questions about what is going on with the world. Finally, “Abrazate” is a remix of the popular song “Abrazame” by Los Rakas, encouraging universal peace and love.

The album will seem familiar among audiences who are already Alika fans, while also serving as a primer for those new to Alika’s work. There are musical surprises that should encourage listeners to give Mi Alma Mi Palabra a listen and definitely give an introduction of new things to come. █

By: Ellen Flores

From Monterrey, México, David Sierra Treviño, better known as the chart topping rapper MCDAVO is back with his third studio album El Dominio which has already topped the charts on iTunes obtaining the number one spot during the presale of the album.

In El Dominio, MCDAVO sets out to combine his signature lyrical style with more romantiqueo inspired beats in songs like “Andamos de Parranda”, “Juegos de Pasión” and “Hoy Me Puedes Tener”. MCDAVO switches the flow of the album by adding some more attitude and on point collaborations on tracks like “Química” featuring i-Majesty and “El Mañana” featuring Meny Méndez which gives this track almost a throwback Cali style flavor that was propelled by artists like Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre and Tupac.

El Dominio is not your typical “rap/reggaeton” album. It explores the more sultry and slower tempo side of the genre in a fashion that is clearly inspired by leading artists like Arcangel La Maravilla and De La Ghetto. Like Arcangel and De La Ghetto, MCDAVO manages to surprise the listener with a lyrical flow that doesn’t seem to stop, not an easy thing to do for many artists today; case in point the song “No Hablemos de Lana”. With this third studio album, MCDAVO manages to put out a solid musical offering that will delight fans of the genre that are looking for something fresh to mix it up. █

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KE PASÓ

LOVE

By: Sarah Barrie

As soon as you stepped foot into the Bachata Congress at the Washington Hilton Saturday night, you couldn’t help but notice the excitement that filled the air. The theme for the night was Red Carpet, therefore everyone was dressed to impress. In the lobby there were various vendors, including a tempting selection of elegant dance shoes.

The crowds soon began to trickle into the main ballroom, where there was a great lineup of shows and performances to start off the night. The performances included a hot sampling of kizomba, bachata, salsa, mambo, and more. While all the performers were impressive, there were a few that really stood out. The crowd absolutely loved child salsa dancers, Kevin and Beverly from Baila Conmigo. The adorable Kevin, 8, and Beverly 6, who recently made an appearance on Ellen, won the audience over with their impressive salsa routine.

The crowd also went wild for same gender salsa champions, John & Andrew, who were recently featured on Americas Got Talent.

“Lo que no paso”, however, was Jerry Rivera. Apparently he got held back at immigration and delivered an apologetic video message to disappointed fans, reassuring them that the concert would be rescheduled for Sunday night.

After the disappointing news about Jerry Rivera, rumors started to circulate about Toby Love. In the end, however, Toby Love did come through, gracing the stage shortly before 4am. Love performed hit favorites such as “Tengo Un Amor” and “Te Parece Poco” as fans danced through the early morning hours. █

By: Ellen Flores

On Sunday, August 3, Cultura Profética enraptured us in a night filled with musical poetry in the guise of humility, passion and craftsmanship that is authentically awe inspiring; a show that will forever be etched in our collective memories and hearts.

True musicians by trade with passion pouring out of every single note, Cultura performed to a sold out house of 1,200 people at the Howard Theatre who chanted, danced and sang along every word in the robust musical catalogue that Cultura delivered.

Opening the show with “Rimas Pa Seducir”, “Rtimo Que Pesa” and “La Complicidad” the band took the energy in the venue from happy, to excited, to fully vibrating in the first few minutes. As a concertgoer, music can be intangible to a certain extent and Cultura Profética managed the impossible; they made each and every single emotion in their songs a pulsing, tangible vibration of energy and vibes that took us on a musically religious experience.

The harmonies and balance between each of the band members, heightened by lead singer Willy’s powerhouse voice, gave the performance the underlying sensation of seduction, sensuality and heat that comes deep from within a person’s core.

The musical bounties continued on throughout the show with a brilliantly crafted setlist.

“Para Estar” “Ilegal” and “Reggae Rustico” were some of my favorite songs of the night. If you were at the show you know that my words will never do it justice. Thank you Cultura for a musical night of joy and celebration! █

For this month’s column we delve into some myths about committed relationships. Let’s get to it!

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Your true love or “soulmate” will automatically know just what to say and do to make you happy and everything will be effortless.

It’s unrealistic to expect anyone to read your mind. There is a misconception that if you have to ask your partner to say or do something then it doesn’t “count” or that it’s not meaningful or sincere. People often don’t know how to express their needs and turn to their partner to express them. It’s important to make time to communicate and put your relationship first, it doesn’t just happen magically. You have to make it a priority and have vulnerable conversations with each other. It can be tempting to assume that if he or she was “the one” it would be effortless, or they would “just know”. But all relationships have their moments of disconnection, hurt feelings or disappointment and we must learn how to express those feelings and trust that our partner wants to hear about them and comfort us. The happiest couples have learned how to repair and reconnect after misunderstandings or hurt feelings, instead of just letting resentment build while quietly hoping that their loved one will figure out on their own what they did wrong.

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Happy couples must do everything together

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Passion inevitably fades over time/monogamy leads to boring sex

It’s not necessary for you to like everything your partner likes, or vice versa. Of course it’s great to spend time together and share common interests, but pursuing your own individual interests is also healthy. Feeling forced to do things you don’t enjoy, or not allowed to do things that are important to you, does not foster a sense of safety and trust in the relationship. A secure bond is the launching pad that allows us to go out in the world and explore the unknown. It’s much easier to go out there and be brave when we know that someone has our back. So being in a loving and secure relationship can actually make us more independent. Having a safe haven to come home to gives us extra confidence in ourselves and in our ability to handle new challenges. But if we don’t feel supported in pursuing our interests or goals it can lead to resentment or feeling trapped in the relationship.

Passion can absolutely be sustained over the years. As a species we are actually wired for monogamy. Evolution has given us oxytocin- the “cuddle hormone”- which gets released during orgasm to ensure that adult lovers find their sexual interactions infinitely and continually rewarding. Several studies have shown that the thrill in a couple’s sex life can last indefinitely, and that sexual satisfaction for both men and women increases with emotional commitment and sexual exclusivity. The sexual excitement in a long-term relationship is not the same intense lust that takes over when you first meet someone, but it’s a deeper exhilaration that develops from knowing someone intimately and profoundly. Secure lovers have the capacity to remain playful and adventurous throughout the relationship. Basically, secure love actually leads to hot sex! █ Jazmin Moral www.jazminmoral.com is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in Rockville. This column is meant for entertainment only and should not be considered a substitute for professional counseling. If you have a love, dating, or relationship question, send it to us via our confidential online form at www.kestadc.com/love.

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KE? KESTA HOROSCOPE Aries: Frank Reyes says: “Yo que pense que sin tu amor seria incierto mi destino pero un dia comprendÍ que tenía que amarme más a mi mismo“

–“Se Me Olvidó Que Te Amaba” – Frank Reyes

GIVEAWAYS: Libra: Susana Baca says: “Como tampoco es mentira que algo de ti se ha escondido entre tu calle y mi alma será tal vez la esperanza de un cariño adormecido” - “Negra Presuntuosa “ Susana Baca

Taurus: Guaco says: “Siento como tu mirada se ha clavado en toda el alma y tu voz que me susurra se aloja en mi locura”

Scorpio: Los Adolescentes say:

–“Déjate Querer”, Guaco

- “En Aquel Lugar” Los Adolescentes

Gemini: Rata Blanca says: “Tú sabes

Sagitario: Calle 13 says: “Te estas

que es duro progresar y aunque esto nunca cambie no me importa porque con tu amor fortuna me das.”

–“Volviendo a Casa” Rata Blanca

Cancer: La Ley says: “Toda esa noche provocaste ver en mi lo que a nadie muestro en la intimidad” –“El Duelo” La Ley

Leo: Marc Anthony says: “Llegaste a mi

como un sol despejando el cielo gris y tu luz alumbró donde nadie pudo entrar“ - “Cambio de Piel” Marc Anthony

Virgo: Ñengo Flow says: “Tú eres mi atracción, mi adicción, por ti caigo en tentación“ - “Devorame” Ñengo Flow

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“Fueron tantas cosas contigo aprendi a querer y es que por ti aprendi a luchar”

comportando como los plebeyos .

Vamo’a pegarno como los sellos.”

- ”Se Vale To’” Calle 13

Capricorn: Jarabe de Palo says: “Saca la mentira pa´ fuera de tu vida, el amor es el camino que cambie tu destino,”

win tickets to

calle 13 friday, SEPT 26th @ echostage

-”Somos” Jarabe De Palo

Aquarius: La Santa Cecilia says:

“Cuando la negra te invite a bailar, no le digas ‘no’ porque no sabes si puede ser la flaca disfrazada.”

-“La Negra” La Santa Cecilia

Pisces: Bunbury says: “Nos hemos equivocado teniendo toda la razón.

Aún podemos ser libres dentro de una canción “ -”Sácame de Aquí” Bunbury

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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