International Salsa Magazine

2021

Fest Mi Swing and Kizomba Mexico San Miguel de Allende 2022.

In the state of Guanajuato, Mexico is a small and beautiful city known for being a tourist center for its history and charm, colonial streets full of colors, its churches with its impressive structures as well as its squares, public spaces and its handicrafts. they embrace the travelers who stroll through their corners. In the city of San Miguel de Allende, the Mi Swing and Kizomba México 2022 Festival will be held from April 15 to 17, organized by the sponsors Mi swing, Kizomba México and AGN Producciones.

Festival Mi Swing y Kizomba México San Miguel de Allende 2022:

On these days such fun and emotional workshops, socials, pool parties will be held and then the party will continue inside the premises.

Among the great dancers who have been confirmed for now to perform are:

  • Selene Tovar: one of the great dancers of Mexico who will be with it in “LINE UP” in the classes that they will give at this festival, she has traveled the world living her passion and at the same time she is learning from the best professionals she has come across. her path and at the same time she is sharing the incredible flavor of dance that characterizes her.Jorge Martínez: director of the Salsa Na Ma Oaxaca dance hall @SalsaNaMaDanceco, also one of the best promoters of Oaxaca La Capital Salsera México and is a multi-champion of several international competitions.Mike and Odeth: they are the directors of SO Company @ /SOCompany.SalsayBachata and they are also the winners of multiple international competitions and above all they are great exponents of Modern Bachata with a modern style in Mexico

Book your room at the Hotel Arcada which is located in Calz. de la Estación 185, Zona Centro, 37759 San Miguel de Allende, Gto, Mexico, before the rooms are occupied, you can find out about the details of the upcoming presales through @ SBK FEST San Miguel de Allende (Facebook) but currently they are in:

  • 3 Night Lodging: $1300
  • Full Pass: $700

The Authorized Promoters are:

  • @Atonatiuh Montesinos
  • @marckglucklich
  • @Lu Ixikwa

It is good that after so long waiting, the events come to life again this year and in turn the opening of dance clubs and academies such as Kizomba México, who mention that they are the first Kizomba school in Mexico, with more than 8 years of experience. experience teaching Kizomba, they like this musical genre so much and see it in a comprehensive way, so Semba, Tarraxinha, Urban Kiz, Tarraxo and Kizomba Fusión are part of their methodology that will allow you to learn Kizomba in an easy and fun way in this dance academy, showing its participants and / or students the best way to connect the couple, discover their sensuality and eroticism in each dance step.

So now you know, if you want an event where everyone likes to party, buy your ticket for the SBK FEST San Miguel de Allende 2022

For more information about both the event and the academy follow them through:

Facebook: @SBK FEST San Miguel de Allende
Phone Number: +52 477 434 0303

November 22nd International Musician Day

Music is our messenger from the world

Each November 22nd, music and those who make it have their own celebration called ‘Musician Day’. This is the story of this date that fills the people who reach millions of hearts through this art with pride.

And who does not like music? It is practically impossible to find a human being who does not enjoy music. Another different thing is the style of music.

But in general we all like it. The reason is the fact that it is in our genes. Regardless of its genre, music is able to change our mood by reducing sadness, stress and making us feel better.

November 22nd International Musician Day
Music is our messenger to the world

 Why is Musician Day celebrated?

The date of November 22 commemorates the death of Saint Cecilia, patroness of musicians. This Christian martyr was portrayed in the 15th century by artists of the time, always playing the harp or other musical instruments. This is why she has been so associated the art of music.

The first celebrations date back to Edinburgh in 1695. Subsequently, countries such as Germany, Spain and France joined the celebrations. In Latin America, Brazil was the pioneering country in celebrating a party on November 22nd, starting between 1919 and 1920, eventually spread to the rest of the Ibero-American countries.

Finally, next Monday, November 22, 2021, we wish a happy Musician Day to those who make this art. A reality for the millions of people’s benefit.

Music (from the Greek: μουσική [τέχνη] – mousikē [téchnē], “the art of the muses”) is, according to the traditional definition of the term, the art of creating and organizing sounds and silences while respecting the basic principles of melody, harmony and rhythm, through the intervention of complex psychochemical processes.

Another different thing is the style of music. But in general we all like
It is practically impossible to find a human being who does not enjoy music.

The concept of music has been evolving since its origin in Ancient Greece, when poetry, music and dance were united without distinction to a unitary art. For several decades now, the definition of what is and what it is not music has become more complex, since prominent composers in the framework of diverse border artistic experiences have performed works that, while they could be considered musical, expand the boundaries of the definition of this art.

Music, as any artistic manifestation, is a cultural product with various purposes such as, among others, bringing out an aesthetic experience in the listener, expressing feelings, emotions, circumstances, thoughts or ideas, and increasingly, fulfilling an important therapeutic function through music therapy.

Lyrics and Music by Johnny Zamot & Sociedad 76

Music is My Life

Music is my life, my companion and my friend with her I have stayed awake to entertain the world my voice is the messenger of Latin music thank you Santa Cecilia for having given me the gift ob being a Latin music musician and singer that’s why I am telling you just so long you have got it clear. To sing guaguancó, you need a good atmosphere.

Links of Interest: 

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22 de Noviembre Día Internacional del Músico

Dinero y Música: El Matrimonio Perfecto

Chucho Valdés Returns To The Iberian Peninsula In November

The Most Recognized Pianist Of The 21st Century Comes Back To The Voll-Damm Barcelona Jazz Festival After Two Years

Chucho Valdés with folded hands dressed in a floral shirt and blue cap
Chucho Valdés has received the award for Musical Excellence from the Latin Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences and was inducted into the Hall of Fame of Latin Composers

The master Chucho Valdés returns to the stage of the Voll-Damm Barcelona Jazz Festival on November 23rd, 2021 after two years of absence. The most recognized Cuban pianist of the 21st century will present his most recent musical production La Creación, a suite in four movements that exalts Yoruba-African history and its influences in South America and the Caribbean. A work dedicated to Olodumare and the worldwide celebration of his 80 years of life.

The founder of the Irakere group comes back to the incomparable sound of the Big Band, Afro-Cuban percussion, Blues, and the set of voices that represents his histrionics as a director, composer, and pianist with La Creación.

On this album, Valdés is accompanied on arrangements, keyboards, and conducting by Canadian Juno award-winning Cuban musician Hilario Durán and the Grammy Award winner and Emmy nominee John Beasley. Playing the Drums is Grammy winner and two Latin Grammy nominee Dafnis Prieto. Also, in La Creación stand out Erick Barbería, Yosvany González Franco, and Felipe Sarria Linares (Batá and voices), José A. Gola (Double Bass and Electric Bass), and Roberto Jr. Vizcaíno (Percussion). Former Van Van member Yeny Valdés adds her melodious voice to this production, while two Grammys winner Brian Lynch and “Daring Improviser” (rated by Jazz Times) Etienne Charles do it by playing the Trumpets. On the other hand, Carlos Averhoff Jr., considered one of the new voices in the new generation of Cuban jazz saxophonists, flaunts his virtuosity on the Tenor Sax and Marcus Strickland on the Alto Sax.

So remember…

Enjoy the concert of the master Chucho Valdés & The Yoruban Orchestra in the Iberian Peninsula!

Date: Tuesday, November 23rd

Time: 8:30 PM

Address: Palau de la Música Catalana. Music auditorium located on Sant Pere més Alt street in the Ribera district of Barcelona, Spain.

Ticket: From 26 €

Chucho Valdés dressed in a floral shirt and yellow cap
Chucho Valdés was born on October 9th, 1941, in Quivicán (Cuba)

In addition to this presentation in Barcelona, ​​the winner of six Grammys and four Latin Grammys, Chucho Valdés has scheduled an autumn tour that will visit the main cities of France and the neighborhood of the principality of Monaco, Monte Carlo. Finishing his tour in the city of Girona – Spain (December 4th) and Castellón de la Plana – Spain (December 11th). Tickets can be found from € 15 depending on the location.

Currently, Dionisio Jesús “Chucho” Valdés Rodríguez, with more than 60 years of experience, directs a course of group classes that contain 14 recorded chapters lasting one hour. This exclusive virtual academy for pianists was inaugurated on March 15th, 2021.   However, this online study platform already includes live lessons and individualized tutoring with the delivery of certificates for advanced pianists.

“After the experience of the group classes in a virtual way, I realized that the students have different needs, so I decided to start with individual classes for advanced musicians. In this way, the classes will be focused directly on the needs of each one”. Chucho Valdés.

Perhaps These Data May Interest You:

Chucho Valdés dressed in white with nature in the background
To attend the Festival, minors under 16 must be accompanied by their father, mother, or legal guardian
  • The Barcelona Voll-Damm Jazz Festival is one of the oldest events and a world reference in Europe. Their first concert was held on November 3rd, 1966.
  • In this festival, master classes are offered by the best specialists, conferences with fascinating and current topics, meetings with artists, as well as outstanding concerts (some free) for fans and lovers of the Jazz genre.
  • For 32 years (1989) The Project has been the Barcelona promotion company in charge of organizing this autumn meeting annually.
  • The Project was created in 1988 and organizes more than 400 concerts a year with approximately 10,000 musical calls to date.
  • The Voll-Damm drink became part of the festival in 2002, becoming its main sponsor.

Salsoteca Lavoe returns with events and fun 2021

One of our contacts mentions that on April 14 a fashion arrived in Quito. We will talk about a space that came to fill the great void in the salsa dancers of this beautiful capital, an alternative that became fashion, a fashion that became custom and custom has become culture, not to mention Lavoe the site of Salsa meeting in Ecuador. This great Salsoteca has the perfect atmosphere for lovers of good salsa and bachata, a context armed with paintings of the most important Latin Caribbean music in the world, many of them autographed during their visit to this dance palace. Well-toned colors for incredible freshness, first-class attention that makes you the main artist of the night, we are talking about a 100% safe environment full of friendly people ready to give you a fascinating moment.

The Lavoe Salsoteca is located at Iñaquito and United Nations 170517 Quito, Ecuador.

Photo of the Salsoteca Lavoe
Photo of the stage of the Salsoteca Lavoe

It is known and visited for being one of the most visited tropical discos and nightclubs in the whole country, there you can count on special events during the year, concerts, talks, great festivals of orchestras and dance schools during 3 months of the year, closing with the great anniversary party where we can enjoy the best rumba of the year, but with the Covid-19 pandemic they had to close their doors for the safety of all, however there were online activities with the participation of DJs, soloists and musical groups, there were even live in the parking lot of Lavoe but each one inside their own cars.

After being inactive in the premises for a year (2020) due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Lavoe Salsoteca opens its doors again on September 9 (2021) with new regulations to comply with in order to protect ourselves and in turn enjoy a pleasant social moment where everyone can listen to live music, dance and taste food and liquors; So if you plan to go to the Salsoteca, you have to take into account the following rules without mentioning the biosecurity rules:

  1. Identity Card
  2. Vaccination card (full dose)
  3. Use of KN95 or surgical mask
  4. Fill out the health form upon admission

With its new Lavoe motto “La Magia Regreso” opening on Thursdays from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., on Fridays and Saturdays from 7:00 p.m. to 12:00 p.m., the Cover has a cost of $ 10 that includes a drink ( They recommend booking to ensure your space).

Collash of dancers at the Salsoteca Lavoe
Dancers at the Salsoteca Lavoe

And on Tuesdays there will be Salsa and Bachata workshops, all you have to do to integrate is to comply with the regulations, reserve your place through their website , if you like and pay the cover On that day, which has a cost of $ 6, the workshop is free, not to mention that the consumption of beer has a 2×3 promotion until 9 at night.

If you want to know more (its events, classes or renting the premises) you can obtain more information through:

The Fusion International Dance Competition is back in 2021

There are three (3) months until 2022 begins but we do not want to wait like many of our followers to see when the pending events will take place and in turn the opening of clubs, academies or places where we can hear music and dance; With the month of October already in full quarantine due to Covid-19, many people, including ourselves, adapt to the situation by complying with security measures and placing the vaccine to protect ourselves even more and with this it has been possible that many countries open their doors to carry out different social activities and in Mexico the Fusion Salsafest will be held live, not online as other events have been held due to the Covid-19 situation.

Fusión Salsafest started its first Salsa Bachata & Kizomba Congress on October 21, 2011 thanks to the effort led by Manolo Redondo together with his team and Fusión Dance Company, which is one of the most important companies in Mexico led by Tania Ortiz, to carry out one one of the most important salsa shows in the country showing the entire public the talent of each dancer in this fantastic competition and not only that, they also spread their teachings in the shows and workshops that they present to us every year.

After being inactive for a year (2020) to protect both they and their public from Covid-19, finally the organizers of the Fusion SalsaFest gave us the great news that after being locked up, without movement and without dancing, they end the wait by returning to us this October from 14 to 17, the festival taking place at the Courtyard by Marriott Ciudad de México Revolución, located at Av. Revolución 333, Tacubaya, Miguel Hidalgo, 11870 Mexico City, CDMX, Mexico.

Flyer de Fusion Internacional Dance Competition 2021
Fusion International Dance Competition – Seminar

How tasty it must be to return to fun and perform the different shows, socials, workshops, among other activities that tropical musical events give and in this International Fusion Dance Competition Shows, Workshops will be held:

Salsa Bachata
·         Rodrigo y Asya

·         Karel Flores

·         Lorenita Andrade

·         Billy Fajardo

·         Katie Marlow

·         Ernesto y Maritza

·         Selene Tovar

·         Mauricio y Deny

·         Yasbek Cervantes

·         Dioney

·         Ivan Valdespino

·         Diego y Gaby

·         Milena y Oscar

·         Adrian Arellano

·         Uriel Piedra

·         Jorge Martinez

·         Leo y Mimi

·         Ray Gomez y Lu

 ·         Fausto y Roxy

·         Danny Salsita y la Fábrica

·         Esteban y María

·         Gerardo y Madian

·         Karyna y Freddy

·         Odeth y Mike

·         Ivette Bogarin

·         Yarely Rosales

·         Karyna y Freddy

·         Luis Mujica

·         Tere y Diego
D J ‘S
·         Muñeco Caliente

·         Mr. Swing

·         Oficial Salsero

·         Khriz

·         DJ Bot
Seminario MC
·         Seminario de Mambo Fusión

·         Rodrigo y Asya

 ·         Armando Cervantes

(No olvides su Mambito’s Salsa Social)

The cost of the tickets and to acquire it you can do it through the following link:

  • Night Pass: $ 1,099
  • Full Pass: $ 1,999
  • 1 Seminar + Fullpass (Mambo Fusion): $ 2,499
  • Dancerpass: $ 1,899
  • Couples competition registration (Price per couple): $ 800
  • Group competition registration (Price per group member): $ 350
  • Soloist or Heats (Social Dance) competition registration (Price per couple or soloist): $ 500
  • Third party competition registration (Price per third): $ 1,050

You can stay at the Courtyard Marriot in the rooms for the 4 nights – (October 14 to 17)

  • Single or Double (Maximum 2 people): $ 1,750
  • Triple or Quadruple (Maximum 4 people): $ 1,900

If you want to have more information or want to see how the previous events were and want to know what they will promote this year 2021, click on the following media and social networks:

  • WebSite: fusionsalsafest
  • Facebook e Instagram: @ fusionsalsafest
  • Teléfono: +52 55 4522 4548
  • Correo: [email protected]