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Coming Soon … Chuchito Valdés

West Coast – California – Oakland

Are you ready for 2019? Start January with the best of Latin Jazz in one of the most important and recognized genre clubs in Oakland- CA, Yoshi’s. Two musicians of world fame of Latin Jazz: Chuchito Valdés and Poncho Sánchez will be performing in this big place with the best of their repertoire for the enjoyment of all the attendees.

Now, you know…

YOU CAN’T MISS ANY OF THESE TWO AMAZING EVENTS!

Chuchito Valdés

Wednesday, January 2^nd

Show: 8:00PM Tickets $24 – $59

Jesus “Chuchito” Valdés, Pianist, arranger, composer and bandleader, was born in October 10, 1964 in the Havana Cuba. Chuchito Valdes comes from one of the most distinguished musical families in Cuba. He is the Chucho Valdes’ son and Grandfather, Bebo Valdes.

He led the world renowned band, Irakere for several years, in which his father was the founder. He has performed at festivals, clubs and concerts throughout the world, mainly performing in the United States to large Latin Jazz audiences as well as South America and Europe.

Chuchito is recognized by a lot of people as a master at Cuban music including: Mambo, Danzón, Cuban Timba and “Guaguanco”. In his latest project called Reflections, he shows his versatility in his original compositions and arrangements, drawing on classical harmonic and structural techniques.

Poncho Sanchez | All Dates

Friday, January 25^th & Saturday, January 26^th

Fri, Shows: 8:00PM & 10:00PM Tickets $29 – $69

Sat, Shows: 7:30PM & 9:30PM Tickets $35 – $69

Poncho Sánchez was born in Laredo, Texas, in 1951 and grew up in a suburb of L.A., where he was raised on an unusual cross section of sounds that included: Straightahead Jazz, Latin Jazz and American Soul. He taught himself to play guitar, flute, drums and timbales, but eventually settled on the congas.

His sound is a mixture of different rhythms: Salsa, Straightahead Jazz, Latin Jazz, and even elements of Soul and Blues. “… We put it all together in a pot, boil it together and come out with a big stew… These are the sounds I grew up with. So when I play this music, I’m not telling a lie. I’m telling my story. This is the real thing.” Said Poncho.

Venue: 510 Embarcadero West, Oakland, CA 94607

Box Office: (510) 238-9200

For more information, please visit https://www.yoshis.com/

The Rumbón of Caracas! Oscar D’ León, Víctor Manuelle, Grupo Niche, Jerry Rivera and Lion Lázaro unite in a show with Invershow!

The city of Caracas is getting ready for a night of pure salsa and joy! Invershow is pleased to announce an unprecedented event that will make the Simón Bolívar Monumental Stadium vibrate on June 20, 2024.

An all-star cast of Latin music stars will come together to offer an experience full of rhythm and flavor.

Oscar D’ León: The legendary “Sonero del Mundo” arrives in Caracas to share his passion and music with all attendees.

With decades of experience on the international stage, Oscar D’ León is an undisputed icon of salsa music. His incomparable charisma and talent ensure a night full of emotion and rhythm.

Victor Manuelle: Known as the “Sonero de la Juventud”, Victor Manuelle is a true master of romantic salsa.

His songs, full of feeling and passion, have conquered the hearts of millions around the world. Get ready to enjoy hits such as “Tengo Ganas”, “Que Suenen los Tambores” and many more, in an unparalleled performance.

Grupo Niche: Directly from Colombia with their characteristic style and contagious energy.

Known for their fusion of salsa, cumbia and tropical sounds, Grupo Niche promises a memorable party.

Songs such as “Cali Pachanguero”, “Gotas de Lluvia” and “Una Aventura” will be just some of the gems that will delight the audience.

Lion Lázaro: One of the best known emerging artists at national level, with his unmatched talent he will make the audience dance with hits such as: “Que levante la mano”, “Pa’ mi gente”, “Muevelao” and of course his most recent promotional single “Súmbate”.

Salsa takes Caracas in one night. An event that only Invershow makes possible. For more information, visit mitickera.com and find out the details.

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Join the biggest rumba of the year and let yourself be carried away by the rhythm of salsa!

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Unstoppable Hollywood Salsa Fest focuses on the importance of Salsa

In the midst of the release of the single in which she collaborated with Edwin “El Calvito” Reyes ‘Dos pa’ lante’, on April 13, 2024; Melina Almodovar performed at the most important salsa festival in South Florida in the U.S. Melina also serves as an entrepreneur, along with her partner Cristina Moinelo, for the past nine years.

“La muñeca de la salsa”, Melina Almodóvar

Each year, the Hollywood Salsa Fest focuses on the importance of salsa music, recognizing that Afro-Latin music fuses us into a culture that draws from diverse roots. This year’s festival – sponsored by the city in a public-private partnership with various businesses – was held at the Artspark at Young Circle.

As masters of ceremony, the festival featured the winning team of “Meca” from Salseo Radio and “El Cacique” from Zeta 93 FM, Puerto Rico’s leading salsa radio station. On the decks was DJ “Boricua loco” with a tremendous selection of salsa, in addition to coordinating from his musical corner the dance exhibitions by the salsa dancers of YC Dance Studios.

The first orchestra in charge of starting the concert, Latin All Stars, counted with the vocal and scenic mastery of Marlon Mendioroz, Yorman Clay, Adrián Marchant, Yomil Rivas and Frank Cróquer, backed by a musical team that did not fall short of the expectations of those who waited patiently for the stage to light up with good salsa. Latin All Stars was followed by “Juano, tu cantante” from Cali, Colombia. The team of musicians of the orchestra with the second shift shined accompanying who for 16 years was part of Orquesta Guayacán.

The trumpet player also performed in the mid-afternoon block, preceding the arrival of the Hollywood Salsa Fest Orchestra in a segment in which they accompanied Hilda Naranjo from Cuba, Fabián Rosales from Chile and Joey Hernández from Puerto Rico.

At around 6:00 p.m., it was the turn of the Cuban sound known as timba, with the Julio Montalvo Orchestra and Miami’s Huracán. Once the hurricane winds that accompanied Julio Montalvo ceased, tribute was paid to the late Venezuelan percussionist Robert Vilera thanks to the staging of Vilera Son. The tribute to Vilera’s legacy featured the talents of Los Gaitanes from Panama, Avelino Romero from Venezuela, El Mola and Braidsman from Cuba, as well as Robert Vilera’s first singer, Felix Argenis.

“La muñeca de la salsa”, Melina Almodovar, was backed by Luigi Flores from Costa Rica on piano and musical direction, Johnny Fortunato from Dominican Republic on bass, Pablo Molina from Venezuela on timbales, Juan Pablo Camacho from Venezuela on tumbadoras, Carlos Molina from Venezuela on bongo, Carlos Perez from Cuba on first trombone, Ramon Benitez from Colombia on second trombone, Carlos Frank from Cuba on first trumpet and Julian Cifuentes from Colombia on second trumpet.

On backing vocals, Melina was backed by: Joe Arroyo from Puerto Rico and Freddy Lugo from Cuba. Melina gave us a first class show. As part of Melina’s performance, “El Calvito Reyes” joined her for the first time to perform the recently released single ‘Dos pa`lante’ as a live duet.

During the afternoon, the festival took place under a beautiful blue sky that kept the crowd’s enthusiasm positive. During the night, the clear Floridian skies kept the attendees dancing at full steam. Of course, to that end, the aforementioned talents kept the stage in salsa.

The festival closed with the always remembered for the classic ‘De barrio obrero a la 15’, Chamaco Rivera, who with a stellar salsa career to his credit, not only kept the audience engrossed in his impeccable staging, but also introduced us to his guest artist, his son: Christian Ray.

Melina contó con el respaldo vocal de Joe Arroyo de Puerto Rico y Freddy Lugo de Cuba

Christian delighted us with his repertoire shortly before inviting us to listen to his recently released CD entitled El legado continúa. To bid farewell to the musical day, which lasted nearly ten hours, the grand finale invited the group of singers who had paraded on stage during the day and part of the night to come in and jam with the “papa de los pollitos” (father of the chicks).

We are waiting to enjoy the next ‘Hollywood Salsa Fest’, for which the businesswomen in charge promise to throw the house out of the window. Melina and Cristina have delivered nine festivals in a row. So see you in April 2025 to dance in the tenth edition of the same.

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Birdland announces the new Latin Live Jazz Shows this February

North America / USA / New York

The famous Latin Jazz’s Nightclub brings to their stage four renowned artists of the New York Jazz scene to present their biggest hits during this month

Birdland kicks off the New Latin Live Jazz Shows with Arturo O’Farrill, a modern composer and pianist. He combines European harmony and instruments with those from India, Africa, and the Caribbean to bring a never heard ensemble sound to bear.

“Resist” comprises a weaving together of different influences into a new fabric, partly rough-textured, but with an internal dialogue that honors of each musical idea. There is the combination of flute (Alejandro Aviles) and tuba (Earl McIntyre) – two ends of the tonal and pitch spectrum, in duet with one another plus trumpet (Adam O’Farrill).

Sometimes they play the same notes, only octaves apart, and sometimes in counterpoint with one another. Latin percussion (Carlos “Carly” Maldonado) combines with African drums (Neil Clarke) and drum set (Zack O’Farrill), held together by the bassist Bambam Rodriguez. Special guest slam poet Baba Israel is also featured.

DATE: Sunday, February 3^rd
SHOW: 9:00PM & 11:00PM
PRICE: $40 General Seating

Continuing with the Live Jazz entertaiment in this famous Nigthclub will be Claudia Acuña, celebrating the release of her album “TURNING PAGES”. This new album is an exquisite reintroduction to a singer who has thrived at the cusp of jazz and Latin American music.

Slated for release on February 1st, 2019, the project captures an artist in the process of reinventing herself, with a program of strikingly melodic original songs expressing her singular vision. Please, visit her Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/pg/Claudiaacunamusic/

DATES: From Wednesday, February 6^th to Saturday, February 9^th
SHOWS: 7:00PM & 9:45PM
PRICE: $20 – $30

The third important Latin Orchestra that will be present in this venue during two Sundays in February is: THE AFRO LATIN JAZZ ORCHESTRA, which is the resident large format ensemble of the nonprofit Afro Latin Jazz Alliance (ALJA) founded by Arturo O’Farrill in 2007 and dedicated to preserving the heritage of big band Latin jazz, supporting its performance for new audiences. For more information about the orchestra and other ALJA initiatives, please visit them at www.afrolatinjazz.org

DATES: Sunday, February 10^TH & Sunday, February 17^TH
SHOWS: 9:00PM & 11:00PM
PRICE: $40 General Seating

And finally, the Grammy nominated Argentine pianist, composer and bandleader Emilio Solla has chosen Birdland for the official premiere of his brand new TANGO JAZZ ORCHESTRA on February 24^th, a 17 piece band that incorporates many of the best NY jazz players.

SOLLA has written music for and recorded/performed with Paquito D’Rivera, Arturo O’Farrill, Edmar Castañeda, and many others tango and Latin Jazz genius, and his album “Second Half” was nominated for a 2015 Grammy Award as Best Latin Jazz Album. For major information please, visit www.emiliosolla.com

DATES: Sunday, February 24^TH
SHOW: 6:00PM
PRICE: $30

Birdland Details:

$10 food/drink minimum per person

Dinner is served between 5:00PM – 1:00AM

Venue: 315w 44th St, NY, New York 10036

Website: birdlandjazz.com

Afro latin jazz orchestra: Birdland — Afro latin jazz orchestra

Nixmotion begins to mid- February 2019 in the Vermont State

North America / USA / Burlington

The major Salsa experience together to the pleasures of the winter in this creative Latin event similar to a Salsa Congress

Date: From Friday, February 22^thto Sunday, February 24^th

Nixpass (All -Access): $195 + $6.87 FEE (Sales end on February 22^nd)

**Venue: Hilton Burlington Lake Champlain.** 60 Battery Street, Burlington, Vermont 05401

Nixmotion is something truly unconventional! This creative and unique Latin entertainment is designed for learning, so they have crafted workshops of one hour and 15 minute, with the last 15 minutes exclusively dedicated to practice and questions to the instructors. Also, 11 DJs will keep you dancing as early as 8PM, all the way until 5AM. As if this wasn’t enough, in addition to their Salsa room and Bachata room, they now will have a separate Kizomba chamber!

The refreshing experience NIXMOTION includes:

GRAMMY-NOMINATED NEW SWING SEXTET LIVE
1HR SHOWCASE PER NIGHT
3 NIGHTS OF PERFORMANCES
SALSA & BACHATA ROOM
NEW: KIZOMBA CHAMBER
ENHANCED WORKSHOPS
ICEBLOCK OUTDOOR SOCIAL
23 HOURS OF SOCIAL DANCING
AFTER PARTY THEMATIC
AND MUCH MORE!

LIVE BAND

New Swing Sextet on February 23^rd:

The band has been a popular and innovative exponent of Latin Jazz and Salsa with a long history of making music on the streets of Latin New York through harmonized vocals, piano, vibes, bass and Latin percussion for over five decades.

New Swing Sextet (NSS) had their professional debut performing in the Singer Bowl at the last New York World’s Fair in 1965 and recorded the last of 4 albums, all under the “Cotique” Label in 1970 and broke up in the late seventies.

The band offers the classic Latin New York sound of another era, perfectly preserved and bottled for today’s global Salsa enthusiasts. Their recent performances to large audiences all over the North America, South America, Europe, Russia, Asia and the Middle East have proven that NSS is better than ever.

Today, New Swing Sextet celebrates their 50th Anniversary preparing to release their new CD “50 Years of Swing” early next year, following up their “Back on the Streets…a taste of Spanish Harlem Vol 2” which was nominated for a Grammy Award in 2009 by the Recording Academy, and “Yesterday Today & Tomorrow,” released in January 2013. Please, visit: https://nixmotion.com/new-swing-sextet

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