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Wilmer Lozano from a very young age his mother saw in him the desire to be a musician
Wilmer Lozano is a Venezuelan singer and composer. He was born in Caracas, Venezuela, on October 7.
When talking about successful Latin singers and good salsa, one has to talk about Wilmer Lozano, one of the greatest exponents of Latin music in the world, who has made millions of people around the world dance.
Among his musical hits are: “Me marcharé”, “Aún estoy de pie”, “Si acaba bien”, “Descarga pa ti”, “Se me pasó la mano” and “Igual que yo”.
Childhood, Youth and Family Life.
Wilmar Lozano’s mother saw in him the desire to be a musician since he was a child.
Every night before going to sleep and saying his prayers, he would dedicate himself with his grandfather Lino Lozano to practicing décimas, which would be very useful in his career as a sonero.
Wilmer Lozano’s Beginnings in Music.
Wilmer Lozano’s career began when he was in school, participating in all the events that took place there.
He got his first singing lessons at the Casa de la Cultura Germán Lira and that’s how he arrived at a very popular radio program for the time, rumbos, coplas y canciones directed by the great Venezuelan Simón Díaz.
Wilmer Lozano and his union with different groups.
Soon after, he belonged to an orchestra in the block where he lived and shared his studies with music. Little by little he belonged to orchestras based in Caracas, such as: Grupo Autana, Grupo Rayta, La Quinta Galaxia, Quinteto Visa, Conjunto Sensación, Sonora Habanera, Hildemaro y su Orquesta, Orquesta Selecto, Marianela y su Orquesta, Orquesta Vía de Escape and Orquesta La Júnior.
He later joined the ranks of the Dimensión Latina Orchestra. With this orchestra he has the privilege of sharing with the excellent bolerista Wladimir Lozano and the sonero Rodrigo Mendoza, both recognized nationally and internationally, with whom he further nurtured his knowledge as an interpreter and sonero.
He also formed part of the youth orchestra called Los Adolescentes, where he is a key piece of it, standing out as a leading artist.
With this project he recorded two productions where he performed several hits, with which he became known worldwide.
Musical genre.
Wilmer Lozano is a performer who is considered one of the best salsa singers due to his graceful voice register.
Career and Legacy
Wilmer Lozano has managed to place eleven songs in the first place of the Hit Parade. According to information provided by the company Record Report, besides being the only Venezuelan singer, who in two opportunities being in the first place, is incorporated again to the same place of honor with the same interpretations.
Then his artistic life assumes another challenge, which he achieves with great professionalism, since his talent exceeds many expectations. Proof of this was his record production “Wilmer Lozano Original”, where he took the opportunity to launch himself as a soloist.
In this work he shows all the experience he has acquired during his artistic career, with the help of producer Thomas Bernal.
He achieves an excellent production, with very varied Latin rhythms and social themes. This album has the participation of the composers: Thomas Bernal, Ruby Pérez, José Luis Perales, Amaury Gutiérrez, Ángel Flores and Pedro Vargas, among others.
Among the hits of his debut are: “Me han contando que existe un paraíso”, “Me marcharé”, “Se me pasó la mano”, “Completamente” and “Sueño guaireño”, this last one was dedicated to the people who had something to do with the tragedy of La Guaira, Vargas, Venezuela.
In many of his songs he also talks about the social content, as well as the concern of many people to move forward beyond their borders.
He has also collaborated with renowned interpreters of the salsa genre, such as: Tito Puente, Tito Rojas, Rey Ruiz, Victor Manuel, Cheo Feliciano, Gilberto Santa Rosa, Tony Vega, Celia Cruz and Oscar D’León.
Wilmer Lozano is a salsa performer who has achieved musical success. His career has excelled nationally and internationally, with his arduous talent that has characterized him.
His tours have taken him to Latin America, the United States, Asia and Europe.
Theme: Se me paso la mano
Album: Wilmer Lozano “Original”.
Composition and Arrangement: Tomas “Monchy” Bernal (RIP)
Year: 2001
Label: Plátano Record
“I don’t know what I’m going to do with me, today I’m destroying myself little by little, I was wrong I lost my way because of her my destiny is transformed, because I don’t know what to do with this love that makes me run amok, she makes me see everything differently”.
Sources: Buena Música
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Salsarria Orchestra. Back to our Roots
Latinoamerica / Venezuela / Caracas
The Salsarria Orchestra was founded in Caracas on July 20, 2018 by its director, pianist, arranger Wilfredo Agustín Castro Sarmiento.
Salsarria Orchestra, in its beginnings, the orchestra performed at events in the capital city where it was widely accepted by the Caracas public.
Very important musicians of national and international stature have marched through the orchestra such as: Orlando Poleo (France), Orlando Watussi (Italy), Federico Betancourt, Luis Esteban Spain (El diablo del Son) among others.
The Salsarria orchestra has participated in important Latin music festivals such as the “Bicentennial Festival Suena Caracas” with a stage presentation.
In 2014 they recorded their first album entitled ¨De Vuelta aNuestras Raíces¨ having acceptance in the national and international salsa audience.
Its director and founder Wilfredo Castro is the composer and arranger of all the songs, I love you Caracas, Simply (international success), Las Leyendas, Carnival Comparsa for Caracas, Different Swing, That day you decide to return and in my neighborhood, and preparing his second record production.
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 3rd
- 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 6th to Saturday, February 9th
- 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 10TH & Sunday, February 17TH
- 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 24th, 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 24TH
- 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
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 22th to Sunday, February 24th
Nixpass (All -Access): $195 + $6.87 FEE (Sales end on February 22nd)
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 23rd:
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
The Unique Salsa Experience That You Don’t Miss Out!
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