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The Bronx is often called el condado de la Salsa (the county of Salsa) due, in part, to the fact that many Salsa legends lived in the borough and quite a few have been inducted onto the The Bronx Walk of Fame. Greats such as Eddie and Charlie Palmieri, Willie Colon, Hector Lavoe, La India, Ray Barretto, Dave Valentin, Yomo Toro, Bobby Sanabria and Miguel Amadeo all have a street sign dedicated to them along the Grand Concourse. Even La Reina de la Salsa (the Queen of Salsa), the great Celia Cruz, along with her husband, Pedro Knight, have a Bronx connection as their final resting place is in The Bronx: Woodlawn Cemetery. In late September there will be an exhibit featuring her famous costumes, wigs, stage hats, and shoes. (see the ad on page 3).
SALSA FEST CALENDAR TUES | JUL 31 | 7pm | FREE
SUMMERTIME SYMPHONIES Known as one of the Original Salsa Kings, HECTOR TRICOCHE is a Puerto Rican artist celebrated not only for his impressive vocal talent, but also for his off-stage personality. Soundview Park Metcalf & Seward Aves Rain Location: Lehman H.S. 3000 E. Tremont Ave WED | AUG 1 | 6pm - 9pm | FREE
CITY PARK FOUNDATION SUMMERSTAGE The Puerto Rican-born, New Yorkbred TITO NIEVES is known as the Pavarotti of salsa. That’s due to the vocalist’s crystalline, booming voice, capable of carrying an ensemble group. It’s no wonder he was known as one of the leading salsa musicians of ‘80s and ‘90s New York. More info SummerStage, Crotona Park Claremont Pkwy and Crotona Ave
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Olga Luz Tirado Executive Director
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BRONX RISING! SALUTE TO FANIA
Conversations with the Masters features an onstage interview with legendary FANIA conguero and Bronx native EDDIE MONTALVO, followed by a concert with pianist ZOILA MARTÍNEZ, paying tribute to FANIA’s PAPO LUCCA. More Info Bronx Music Heritage Center 1303 Louis Nine Boulevard
THUR | AUG 2 | 6:30pm-8pm | FREE
BAREFOOT DANCING
SUN | AUG 19 | 1pm | FREE
Barefoot Dancing is a unique, multi-cultural program that brings the world to the lush green lawn of Van Cortlandt Park. It engages audiences in traditional and authentic forms of ethnic dance and music. EDWIN FERRERAS and AREITO ARTS will teach Salsa dancing in this installment of Barefoot Dancing.
TIPICA ‘73
Part of Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr.’s Bronx Summer Concert Series @ Orchard Beach and presented by National Jazz Museum of Harlem Orchard Beach Main Stage
SUN | AUG 26| 1pm | FREE
Van Cortlandt Park House Museum w 246th & Broadway SUN | AUG 5 | 1pm | FREE
EL DIAMANTE DE LA SALSA
Part of Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr.’s Bronx Summer Concert Series @ Orchard Beach and presented by BronxCare Health Systems.
JULIAN VAZQUEZ Y SU ORQUESTA performs as part of Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr.’s Bronx Summer Concert Series @ Orchard Beach
PALLADIUM ALLSTARS
Orchard Beach Main Stage
Orchard Beach Main Stage
WED | AUG 8 | 6:30pm-8 pm | $12
SUNSET WEDNESDAYS
AURORA & ZON DEL BARRIO, featuring Fania AllStar NICKY MARRERO, brings its classic Afro-Boricua foot-stomping, funk-based classic salsa, plena, merengue, bomba and boogalu to the corners of the barrios where Latinos live, work and play. More info Wave Hill West 249th & Independence Ave
SUN | AUG 12| 1pm | FREE
NELSON GONZALEZ & THE ALL STARS Part of Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr.’s Bronx Summer Concert Series @ Orchard Beach and presented by Latino Sports Orchard Beach Main Stage
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