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Events

News “En Clave”

Latest News of the Salsa Movement in Spain

artist dressed in light blue suit and white hat playing the trumpet
News “En Clave”! The most recent ISM section in 2022

This 2022 we come with more strength, new ideas, and recharged. In this first edition, we released a new section titled News “En Clave”. A space dedicated to the collection and promotion of the best shows, concerts, books, and the latest news from the Salsero environment & Latin rhythms in Europe and Asia.

Spain is one of the old-world countries that begin January 2022 with the best Salseros and Bachateros events. Here we will tell you each one En Clave so that you don’t miss out on going to one.

News “En Clave” In Spain

Luis Alberto Díaz "El Negri" playing the piano in the sound rehearsal
Cuban Pianist – Luis Alberto Díaz “El Negri”

We open the section to the northeast of Spain with La casa de Cuba in Barcelona, ​​El Sabor Cubano BCN. This Nightclub offers live music, Cuban Salsa, International Salsa, Bachata, and urban rhythms with DJs, it also has Salsa and Bachata instructors who give free lessons for beginners at 9:30 PM every Thursday and Sunday. The virtuous pianist Luis Alberto Díaz “El Negri” together with singer “Changui” will be playing the best songs of traditional Cuban music this Thursday, January 6th, and Sunday, January 9th, for two and a half hours. This will be one of the first live Salsa evenings that you can enjoy starting the New Year. El Sabor Cubano BCN opens its doors from 7:00 PM to 12:30 AM at Francisco Giner 32 Street, 08012, Barcelona. Have a memorable moment in this nightclub with a good atmosphere, friendly and impeccable service, and an authentic Cuban mojito. You find more details on their official social network.

We are still in Barcelona, and this time we walk through the Diobar Restaurant / Nightclub. This Greek restaurant has enabled a musical space every Thursday for Salsa and Rueda Casino classes. The duration of Salsa Thursdays is almost five continuous hours organized as follows: one hour of Cuban Salsa class and the next one in Rueda Casino, followed by the AfroCuban Jam Sessions live (open to all musicians). Starting at 9:15 PM there is a class for dancers of Intermediate / Advanced level with which they will acquire new skills for mastering individual steps, the couple turns, and Rueda figures. The cost does not exceed € 5, and the closest date is Thursday, January 6, 2022. A novel proposal to enjoy Salsa in the musical space of the Dionisos Born restaurant located at Marqués de la Argentera, 27 (ground floor) 08003 Barcelona, Spain.

colorful Cuban Party art at Matisse Club
Cuban Party begins January 12th at Matisse Club

We now jump to the east coast towards Valencia, and we run into the Matisse Club. We tell you that in this place of exhibition of events and culture they offer every Sunday the Cuban Party event, live Cuban music with AR-Latin (directly from the Caribbean island) playing Salsa, Latin Jazz, Son, and Bachata. This one-hour live show begins at 8:30 PM. Then you will enjoy six hours of Latin Quarter Session with DJ Sergio Falomir. Admission is € 10 and begins on Sunday, January 12th at the Sala Matisse. Enjoy a Latin music atmosphere with the Cuban Party event every Sunday of the month at Matisse Club located at Campoamor Street, 60, 46022, Valencia.

And the last News “En Clave” that I bring you is the Latin Dance classes in Salason in the northwest of the country at Lirio Street, 30 Cangas Do Morrazo, 36940, Galicia. This culture platform is designed for the reception of musical performances with exceptional acoustics and cutting-edge technology. Salason is a building structured in three independent but complementary environments at the same time. Salsa and Bachata classes will begin on Tuesday, January 25th, from 7:30 PM to 11:00 PM.

The Objectives of these Cuban-style Salsa and Rueda Casino classes, as well as the traditional Bachata lessons, are fun and disconnection to the routine with the rhythm of Latin music. Also, it improves coordination and body expression coupled with the new relationships that are established between people with similar pleasures.

On Tuesdays, there are two groups for intermediate students: The Salsa class starts at 8 PM while the Bachata group starts at 8:30 PM.

Thursdays are classes for beginners and have two times of choice: 8 PM and 9:30 PM. For more information, venture to visit its official website

  • You Can Also Read: Everything You Always Wanted To Know About La Macumba

We continue with Bachata…

group of people dancing at the Bachata Sensual World Congress
Bachata Sensual World Congress 2022 will be held in Girona

We start with one of the main congresses to be held the second weekend of this month (Friday 7th – Monday 10th) in Girona, a city located in the region of Catalonia, mainly known for its exuberant architecture of medieval origin and the historic Barri Vell neighborhood.

The Bachata Sensual World Congress (BSWC) brings great quality Bachata Sensual workshops with more than 16 qualified instructors of this Dominican rhythm and leading Salsa professionals worldwide. There will be live shows with more than 16 couples on stage and famous night parties during the three days of the event.

Girona becomes the international city of the Dominican melody with Bachata Sensual World Congress 2022

BSWC will take place at the Evenia Olympic Palace Hotel, Avinguda Del Rieral, 55 17310 Lloret De Mar, Girona. Tickets (Full Pass) range from € 140 and the event begins the first day at two in the afternoon ending on Monday, January 10th at five in the morning.

We continue, and it is the turn of the Winter Bachata Festival 2022. The particularity of this festival is that it will have night workshops with social dances, the instructors are mostly local, more than one continuous hour of shows, and a closing party. The musicalization throughout the weekend will be in charge of DJ Miguelón, DJ Salva, and DJ Yago in a shared room with the rhythms of Bachata and Salsa. Obtaining Full Pass tickets (€ 40) can be obtained through teachers or promoters and different payment methods by clicking here.  Remember that Winter Bachata Festival begins on Friday, January 21st, and ends on Sunday, 23rd, also returns for the fifth time to the Spanish municipality of Cullera at the Hotel Cullera Holiday, at Av. el Racó, 27 Cullera, Valencia.

Now we finish our trip in the center of the country, specifically in Madrid. During the first weekend of the month, the Magic Bachata Weekend event will take place with all the established biosafety measures: temperature measurement, Hydro-alcoholic Gel, and Mask (during the three days). Magic Bachata Weekend will begin on Friday, January 7th, and will end on Sunday, 9th. This weekend full of Bachata will feature 18 pairs of instructors of the genre conducting workshops, shows, and late-night Latin parties. You can get tickets online at La Salsa del Baile and the price at the door ranges from € 60. The venue will be the Hotel Eurostars Madrid Foro, Ronda de Europa, 1, 28760 Tres Cantos.

The Argentina Tango Salón Festival 2022 returns in January.

In Argentina, Buenos Aires will have a very interesting and attractive start to the year (2022) with the Argentina Tango Salón Festival, an event that takes place every year and is highly anticipated by tango dancers both nationally and internationally, organized by Roberto Zuccarino and Magdalena Valdez which will take place both in “La Viruta” located in Armenia 1366 Palermo, as well as in “La Milonguita” located in Armenia 1353 Palermo, where the professional dancers to teach us will be in these predetermined places in the schedule that we will present soon.

Argentina Tango Salon Festival 2022 Flyer
Argentina Tango Salón Festival 2022 with dancers Christian Marquez and Virginia Gomez

The Argentina Tango Salón Festival 2022 will be held from January 13 to 17, where the following tango dancers and / or instructors will be participating:

  • Christian Marquez and Virginia Gomez
  • Juan Malizia and Manuela Rossi
  • Roberto Zuccarino and Virginia Pandolfi
  • Dante Sanchez e Ines Muzzopappa
  • Carlitos Espinoza and Agustina Piaggio
  • Fernando Carrasco and Jimena Hoeffner
  • Daniel Nacucchio and Cristina Sosa
  • Sebastian Jimenez and Magdalena Valdez
  • Facundo Piñero and Vanesa Villalba
  • Javier Rodriguez and Moira Castellano

The cost of the classes is presented as follows:

  • 1 Class: $25000
  • 3 Classes: $6000
  • 6 Classes: $11.000
  • 9 Classes: $16.000
  • 12 Classes: $20.000
  • 15 Classes: $25.000
The previous Argentina Tango Salón Festival
The Tango Dancers who participated in the Argentina Tango Salón Festival 2020 (live)

During these 5 days of instruction and tango, we were presented with the schedule of activities will be distributed as follows:

  • On Thursday (13): Starting at 1:00 p.m. they will be giving classes with Carlos Espinoza and Agustina Piaggio at (“La Viruta” located in Armenia 1366 Palerm) and Juan Malizia and Manuela Rossi will also be at (“La Milonguita” located in Armenia 1353 Palermo), both until 17:15 hrs.
  • On Friday (14): Starting at 1:00 p.m. they will be giving classes with Roberto Zuccarino and Virginia Pandolfi in (“La Viruta” located in Armenia 1366 Palerm) and they will be in Fernando Carrasco and Jimena Hoeffner in (“La Milonguita” located in Armenia 1353 Palermo), both until 17:15 hrs.
  • On Saturday (15): Starting at 1:00 p.m. they will be giving classes with Facundo Piñero and Vanesa Villalba in (“La Viruta” located in Armenia 1366 Palerm) and they will be with Javier Rodriguez and Moira Castellano in (“La Milonguita” located in Armenia 1353 Palermo), both until 17:15 hrs.
  • On Sunday (16): Starting at 1:00 p.m. they will be giving classes with Sebastian Jimenez and Magdalena Valdez in (“La Viruta” located in Armenia 1366 Palerm) together with Daniel Nacucchio and Cristina Sosa in (“La Milonguita” located in Armenia 1353 Palermo), both until 5:15 p.m.
  • On Monday (17): Starting at 1:00 p.m. they will be giving classes with Christian Marquez and Virginia Gomez in (“La Viruta” located in Armenia 1366 Palerm) together with Dante Sanchez and Ines Muzzopappa in (“La Milonguita” located in Armenia 1353 Palermo), both until 5:15 p.m.
Argentina Tango Salón Festival 2022
Schedule of activities for the Argentina Tango Salón Festival 2022

If you want more details about the event, buy your tickets or send a personalized message, you can contact them and obtain more information through:

  • WebSite:
  • Facebook: @Argentina-Tango-Salon-Festival

Marc Anthony at the Palacio de los Deportes in Mexico City

December – Marc Anthony on stage in Mexico City

The Christmas season begins and in Mexico it is preparing to fill with recreational and dynamic activities with all the security measures due to the Covid-19 pandemic and we have the pleasant news that from December 11 at 8:00 p.m. Mexico) will be performing at the Palacio de los Deportes in Mexico City located in Granjas México, Mexico City, Mexico the Puerto Rican-American singer-songwriter and actor Marc Anthony, an artist with several nicknames where he stands out as “Rey de la Salsa” and “ Flaco de Oro ”, whose musical themes range from salsa, through bolero, ballads and pop.

Bibliographical Summary of Marc Anthony:

Marc Anthony flyer tour 2022
Flyer del tour de Marc Anthony 2022

He was born in New York on September 16, 1968, since a very early age he dedicated himself to music, from 1993 he achieved popularity in the world of salsa thanks to his version of the Juan Gabriel song “Hasta que te saber”; becoming “The King of Salsa”. Since then, he has released 13 studio albums and has sold more than 11 million copies, becoming the most popular salsa artist in the world. Marc Anthony has collaborated with the artists La India, Jennifer López, Ricardo Arjona, Gente de Zona, Alejandro Sanz, Maluma, among other international artists. In 2019 he launched OPUS, his thirteenth studio album after 6 years through the  Spotify and Apple Music. platforms.

In addition, he also has his own clothing and accessories line for Kohl’s, and is a minority owner of The Miami Dolphins. His sports and entertainment company Magnus Media is the nation’s leading Latino artist and athlete representation company focused on developing startups that bridge content creation and commerce.

He has also participated in films and has been a composer and singer in different groups. He has also won several GRAMMY® and Latin GRAMMY® awards, one for “Best Tropical Latin Performance” and the other for “Best Latin Pop Album.”

Details to enter the concert:

  1. They pay entry and enter from 3 years of age.
  2. Do not bring food or drinks, nor take photographic or video cameras.
  3. It is advisable to arrive in advance and in turn follow the biosecurity regulations against covid-19.
  4. You can enter people with disabilities.

You can buy your ticket before it runs out on Perto.com or Evyy.net or any nearby ticketmaster box office, there they will give you the price of the different tickets to sell, do not miss an opportunity to enjoy outside your home, a stage with a super recognized artist, with good live music and a dynamic atmosphere where you can meet new people and taste a service of drinks, meals and snacks.

However, if you can’t be at this concert in Mexico City and you want to know where he will perform in the future and where will be the stages that Marc Anthony will have on his world tour “Pa’lla Voy” for what remains of this year 2021 as for 2022, you can find out through the following website and in turn buy your tickets in advance https://www.marcanthonyonline.com/tour/?lang=en

Liveri Music Festival and its 7 great musical groups.

After several days of confinement for many of us internationally, the entertainment world has managed to stay alive in one way or another, such as: the emergence of online events that was a new and experimental experience for many since Most of us enjoy a live event, but distraction and enjoyment were achieved through social networks in a safe way for its spectators, inside their homes, however after almost 2 years the organizers of musical events They already know what are the security measures against the Covid-19 pandemic which are being applied everywhere, especially vaccination with this terrible disease.

Liveri Music Festival flyer
Liveri Music Festival 2021 Flyer

Latin America little by little began to come out of the shadows and open the premises, academies and the performance in events including Mexico, Argentina, Colombia, among others. In November of this year (2021) in Venezuela the Liveri Music Festival 2021 was held at the Soccer Field of the Simon Bolivar University (USB) in Caracas on November 27 thanks to the production of Evenpro and its hosts (Copa Airlines, Corona , Vincenti, Diablitos Underwood, Venemergencia, Cacique, Pepsi, Digitel, Ridery, La Mega and Universidad) where great DJs of the country were presented and there were also great international musical artists, which are Rawayana, Guaco, Nacho, Caramelos de Cianuro, Sixto Rein , Public Disorder, Akapellah.

Although a more spaced schedule of activities had been organized (3 days of event “25, 26 and 27”), it ended up taking place only on November 27, being a very busy day with a great variety of themes and musical genres in the Simon Bolivar University .

For this great day, the participation of the artists was enjoyed starting at 12 pm, all participants followed all the corresponding biosafety protocols (temperature check, antibacterial gel and / or alcohol, N95 mask), the event was not will ask to present a negative PCR or the vaccination certificate.

Liveri Music Festival 2021
Liveri Music Festival 2021- Photo far from the stage

Unlike other events, their tickets were limited (where you could pick it up in liver and cinex) so there were fewer people at the event and even so this great concert resonated everywhere both from musical groups and / or DJs as well as of the sound of the crowd clapping and singing.

The schedule of activities was carried out at the Liver Music Festival as follows:

  • 12:00 pm – Start the Liver Music Festival with good music thanks to the DJs (they will be there throughout the event).
  • 2:00 pm – Nacho
  • 3:30 pm – Sixto Rein
  • 5:00 pm – Ben Aler
  • 6:00 pm – Akapellah
  • 7:00 pm – Rawayana
  • 8:45 pm – Caramelos de Cianuro
  • 10:30 pm – Desorden Público
  • 12:15 am (28 de Noviembre) – Guaco
  • 1:30 am (28 de Noviembre) – After Concert

The public gathered in groups where they danced, chatted and in turn enjoyed consumer and beverage services such and a huge screen to better see the artists playing, not to mention the almost warm weather in the afternoon and cold in the afternoon. the night.

Liveri Music Festival photo
Photo from Liveri Music Festival USB

If you would like to know when an upcoming event will be held or would like to know other details of this festival or of the artists, follow them through the following means:

  • WebSite: https://liveri.com.ve/ticket/
  • Instagram: @evenpro

Say Goodbye To 2021 To Latin Rhythm In Austria

Get ready to enjoy yourself in the company of the Latino Mio dance school in Salzburg on the last night of the year

Couple dancing Salsa at the Latino Mío event in Salzburg, Austria
Start the countdown to the New Year at La Noche Latina 2021

Say goodbye to New Year’s Eve to the Latin rhythm in the country of Mozart together with the Latino Mio cultural and dance association, and create an unforgettable memory in Salzburg, the fourth most populated city in Austria.

Latino Mio is a dance school that teaches courses and workshops on Salsa, Bachata, Cha Cha & Tango, and they also organize many dance events throughout the year.

This academy brings you the most anticipated event of 2021, La Noche Latina, on Friday, December 31st at the cozy Italian restaurant with traditional Naples cuisine, Ristorante Pizzeria Jamme Ja.

The doors will open from seven at night with DJ Jhonny mixing the biggest hits of Salsa, Bachata, Kizomba, and Urban Music.

Easily forget your daily life with this lilting music and let yourself be seduced by the Latin American temperament.

Venue: Saalachstraße 74, 5020 Salzburg, Austria

And the next year it will be much better! The Latino Mio dance school is already in the preparations for the Latino Festival 2022 in the district of St. Veit im Pongau, Salzburg.

This event will feature live Salsa bands, samba shows, capoeira, traditional Latin American dances, workshops, animation, and much more in a family atmosphere.

The instructors will be led by Jhonny, founder of the cultural and dance association “Latino Mío” with 15 years of experience in the instruction of Salsa, Bachata, and Kizomba. Also, will be Dany “El Tango”, who is characterized by being a passionate teacher. Dany will help you develop your style with improvisation and spontaneity from the beginning.

They are joined by Claudia and Oscar. The first is an excellent dancer who will warmly and cheerfully teach you the dance steps, just as she will give you helpful advice on getting suitable footwear. While Oscar, will educate you and help you tune your ear to keep the rhythm of the movement.

It is worth noting that Oscar is a graduate of the Esnaola Music Conservatory of Buenos Aires (Argentina) and sings in various orchestras touring concerts in Europe and Argentina.

Date: Saturday, August 20th, 2022

Hour: 7:00 PM

Academy Address: Gstättengasse 16 5020 Salzburg, Austria

  • You Can Also Read: Walk This Route Of Latin Events In Switzerland Before 2022

These Data May Interest You At This Moment Of The Year:

View of the Mirabell Palace with the background of the cathedral and the Fortress in Salzburg, Austria
Mirabell Palace in Salzburg, Austria
  • Salzburg is one of the most beautiful and charming cities in Central Europe. Its Historic Center was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1996, which attracted a greater number of international tourists a year.
  • One of the most visited places in this Austrian city is the Mirabell Palace. This magnificent seat was built in 1606 by Prince-Archbishop Wolf Dietrich. Its wonderful view of the cathedral and the imperious castle together with the perfectly manicured rose gardens makes it an extremely photogenic place. Access to the Mirabell Palace is free but a large part of its spaces are closed to the general public.
  • In Salzburg, you will also come across the “Mozart Birthplace” museum located on one of the main avenues. Here you will find the piano with which Mozart made his compositions, scores, and other personal belongings. The cost of entry does not exceed 10 euros.
  • And the place that most attracts visitors to Austria daily is the Hohensalzburg Fortress. It is located on a small hill in the heart of Salzburg. It was built in 1077 and has only received modifications dating back to 1500. The curious thing about this castle is that it never was taken by its enemies, and today it is one of the most preserved fortresses in Europe.
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