All Europe
La Candela Salsa Orchestra – At Benidorm Summer Festival in Spain
Thursday July 7, 1:30h Sala Palacio Cristal
http://www.benidormsummerfestival.com/
You can read more about La Candela in February 2016 ISM issue:
http://issuu.com/internationalsalsamagazine0/docsfismedition62february2016/54
La Candela Salsa Orchestra is a youth, but experienced orchestra, who is seeking a place among the preferences of Salsa dancers. Their proposal aims to “hook” the dancer with the primal rhythms and note of salsa like the son montuno, guaguancé, mambo and Cha Cha Cha. Therefore they have fried to compose a group to recover the sound of the era when Salsa was forging.
The band consists of seven musicians based in Tenerife (Canary Islands) including youth and seniority mix. Some of them are still studying at the music conservatory and the veterans have been part of bands sharing stages with international figures such as Tito Nieves, Tony Vega. Adalberto Santiago, Cheo Feliciano, Luisito Carrion, Manolifo Simonet, Pedro Brull, etc.
The intention is, above all, to make people enjoy the most direct way possible, and this is only achieved with live music.
Their target audience is the Salsa dancer, great consumer of this kind of music.
It´s members are:
- Rafa “Richie” Rodriguez- Singer
- Jordi Arocha-vibraphone
- Alejandro Fuentes-bass. chorus y musical directo
- Fonsi Rodriguez-piano
- Alberto Martin-timbal, piano y composer
- Fran Martin-conga, choros, Singer
- José Brito-bongos, covebell.
Tromboranga Salsa Orchestra – At Benidorm Summer Festival in Spain
Friday July 8, 1:30 h – Sala Palacio Cristal
http://wvw.benidormsummerfestival.com/
As part of the new generation of independent latin orchestras, Tromboranga is the pure essence of “Salsa Dura”.
Tromboranga’s spicy ingredients are the trombones sound, solid and strong percussion, and they recover the essence of “soneos” (voice improvisation among the chorus). With influences from the salsa music from the 60s and 70s, maintaining a raw, strong and a very danceable sound. His original songs like “Humildad”, “Palo pa la campana”, “Amigo el ratón”, “Adios que te vaya bien”, talks about stories that can describe the life of any of us, and they have become number one in Latin radios and dance floors worldwide.
Tromboranga is made up of musicians from the Caribbean and Europe, all residents of Barcelona, Spain.
Its members are:
- Joaquin Arteaga-band leader, Timbal and composer
- Diego Coppinger- traditional “Sonero”.
- Freddy Ramos- singer and arranger
- Rafael “Madagascar” Arciniegas-piano and arrangements
- Lorenzo “El diablo” Barriendos-bass, tumbaos.
In the trombone section: Vladimir Peha, Josep Blanes and Albert Costa, Cristian Niho” Cosanatan- conga; José Cubas-bongo.
You can read more about Tromboranga in May 2016 and October 2014 ISM issues:
https://issuu.com/finternationalsalsamagazine0/docs/ismmay2016/50
https://issuu.com/finternationalsalsamagazine0/docs/ism_oct_2014_pdf/24
Ira Oyälö Sextet – At Salsa Beach Splash Festival in Sibenik, Croatia
Friday 8 July, 20:30 h – St. James’ Cathedral Open Air Party
http://salsabeachsplash.com/open-air-concert/
Iré Oyalé Sextet born in 2013 from an idea of Samoel Scotton, director and congero of the orchestra. The purpose was to revive and bring back the Salsa music’s style of the golden years, nowadays so sought by many music lovers, dancers and Djs.
The orchestra consists of eight elements: piano, bass, vibes, congas, timbales, bongos and two voices, this is the optimal formation for representing, also in modem key, the sound of that epic.
- Samoel Scotton (Congas)
- Yoniel Diaz (Timbales)
- Edwin Della Torre (Bongos)
- Berto Lodovico (Vibrafono)
- Gionata Asfa (Piano)
- Andrea Stucchi (Contrabbasso)
- Bemi Nash (Voce)
- Chiara Leone (Coro)
https://www.facebook.com/IreOyale/
Edwin Sanz – At Cosmo Jazz Festival in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France
28 July, 20:30 h – Parc Couttet
Edwin Sanz is a master percussionist having played for the best: Adalberto Santiago, Africando, Alfredo de la Fe, Andy Montaöez, Cheo Feliciano, Jimmy Bosch, José Alberto “El Canario”, Richie Ray y Bobby Cruz, Richie Flores, Rodrigo y Gabriela, Tito Nieves.
He is a core member of the Mercadonegro band and works with numerous artists and bands: Rodri-Go, David Brito, Mali Latino, Salsa Veritas and others. His new album is being produced by Alex Wilson and will be released later this year.
Surrounded by eight musicians, who will rock Chamonix with the sound of their furious percussions.
23rd edition TEMPO LATINO – Thursday 28
Vaudou Came (Lyon, France) – At Festival Tempo Latino, Vic-Fezensac – Gers, France
Thrusday July 28, 21:00 h- Aux Arénes
Among the fruits of the convergence between African and Afro-American musicians, there is one lesser-known genre that hails from the cradle of vaudou culture in Togo, Benin, and whose key figures, Poly-Rythmo of Cotonou, Dama Damawuzan, or El Rego, have, since the 1970s, had their populaify confined fo afro-groove fans.
Specific to this region of Africa is the use, during vaudou rituals, of characteristic lines that differ from everything one may hear in neighbouring cultures.
The idea of integrating these haunting lines sung in honor of the Divinities, to an energetic 70s Afro-funk was an obvious extension in Peter Solo’s mind of the analogy he found between this vaudou tradition and trance inducers such as Blues, Funk, as well as the Rythm’n Blues of James Brown, Otis Redding and Wilson Picket. Peter Solo heard this new sound coming through him and named it Vaudou Game.
Line up:
- Peter Solo (lead vocals guitar)
- Vicente Fritis (keyboards, voc)
- Jeröme Bartolome (Saxophone, voc)
- Guilhem Parguel (Trombon, voc)
- Simon Bacroix (bass, voc)
- Hafid Zouaoui (drums)
Text courtesy of:
http://metiola.corn/artist/vaudou-game/
http://www.facebook.com/vaudougame/
The first European festival of Latin music, founded in 1994, it was born because of the desire of many people of showing this popular and enjoyable music genre. Tempo Latino invites you to discover the Latin rhythms in a four day festival. With 3 scenarios, this festival will give you amazing moments to share, unique meetings and a rich travel experience, full of color and surprises.
Grupo Fantasma (Austin, USA) – At Festival Tempo Latino, Vic-Fezensac – Gers, France
Thrusday July 28, 23:00 h – Aux Arénes
“Austin-based Latin funk jam band Grupo Fanfasma formed in 2000, and quickly established a reputation for their high-energy live shows.
Comprised of musicians hailing from all over Latin America, Fantasma’s players were brought together by Austin’s bustling music scene, finding in each other a hunger and drive to create something truly unique. Drawing influences from genres and styles like cumbia, salsa, old-school funk, reggae, and more, the band built a buzz surrounding ifs new and inventive style almost immediately..
http://www.allmusic.com/artist/grupo-fantasma-mn0000652010/biography
In 2011, they garnered further acclaim by winning a Grammy (their second such nomination) for their self—produced release El Existential on Nat Geo Music which the Wall Street Journal called “Latin music both new and traditional… vibrant fusions that transcend easy classification.”
The band’s incendiary live show, declared by NPR as “seamless whenever and wherever they’re on stage” has brought the band to major festivals and venues internationally including Bonnaroo, North Sea Jazz Festival and Lowlands in the Netherlands, Kennedy Center, London’s 02 Arena, Montreal Jazz Festival, WOMEX, Tempo Latino (France) as well as two fours to Kuwait and Iraq to entertain US troops.
It’s members are:
- Jose Galeano (timbales, vocals)
- Kino Esparza (vocals, hand percussion)
- Befo Martinez (guitar)
- Greg Gonzalez (bass)
- John Speice (drums)
- Matthew “Sweet Lou” Holmes (congas)
- Gilbert Elorreaga (trumpet)
- Josh Lew (baritone saxophone)
- Mark “Speedy” Gonzales (trombone).
https://www.facebook.com/grupofanfasmamusic
23rd edition TEMPO LATINO – Friday 29
PALO (Miami, USA) – At Festival Tempo Latino, Vic-Fezensac – Gers, France
Friday July 29, 21:00 h – Aux Arenes
PALO! Began in 2003 when Steve Roitstein invited his fellow musicians to join him in an improvised musical experiment combining Cuban music with funk beats. The band immediately became a featured act in Miami’s premiere live music venues, concerts, festivals and events.
The Band was nominated for a 2015 Grammy and a Latin Grammy for their album PALO! Live. They perform their own brand of music they call “Afro-Cuban Funk” or “funky, jazzed-up salsa”
The group’s unique, danceable sound blends the allure of Cuban music with funky beats and jazzy improvisation.
PALO!’s catchy original songs feature the sultry vocals of Latin Grammy-nominated Leslie Cartaya and the impromptu virtuosity of Latin Grammy-winning saxophonist Dr. Ed Cale. The scorching percussion and vocals of Philbert Armenteros (congas) and Raymer Olalde (timbales) punctuate their performances with Cuban fire.
Producer/pianist Steve Roitstein (Celia Cruz, Willy Chirino, Tito Puente, Cheo Feliciano, and Oscar d’ Leon) fuses these elements with a foundation of edgy, unforgettable rhythms.
https://www.facebook.com/gopalo
Alexander Abreu y Havana D’ Primera (Cuba) – At Festival Tempo Latino, Vic-Fezensac – Gers, France
Friday July 29, 23:00 h – Aux Arenes
Alexander Abreu y Havana D’ Primera is the Cuban Timba band directed and founded by Alexander Abreu in 2008, widely recognized as one of the greatest trumpet players of his generation- enriching most of The musical productions on the island.
The band was formed by a collective of the best musicians and Cuban-Al-Stars artists in the current Cuban scenario, including not only revolutionary dominating musicians in the 90’s but also the most talented musicians of the upcoming years. Alexander has established himself as a dominating vocalist and renowned songwriter.
His highly sophisticated melodic voice has made him remain as an outstanding vocalist with the added melodic sophistication of a skilled instrumentalist. He is considered one of the most versatile Cuban musicians, who has made of his music a fascinating rhythmic and musical fusion of Salsa, Jazz, Funk and Afro-Cuban.
http://www.havanadprimera.com/principal
https://www.facebook.com/officialhavanadprimera/
23rd edition TEMPO LATINO – Saturday 30
African Salsa Orchestra (Paris, France) – At Festival Tempo Latino, Vic-Fezensac – Gers, France
Saturday July 30, 21:00 h – Aux Arenes
African Salsa Orchestra is a band bon in 4. Led by Michel Pinheiro (Beninese singer trombonist) ASO is a dance machine that makes you dance from Cotonou to Cuba. Disciple of Mamadou Doumbia, Michel meets in his recording studio the young Doumbouya Moussa, aka Tiken Jah Fakoly for whom he signs the first horn arrangements. Therefore, it will become his faithful companion and conductor, imprinting his mark until 2011.
In 1999, before the death of Doumbia, Michel recorded his first album, “Esperanza”. If incorporates from their creation the “Mercenaies de l’ Ambience” the orchestra that participated in the Enchanted Africa (stage version of the famous emission of France Inter).
Salsa never left him, even if he sometimes flirts with other genres. In 2014 Michel decided to create with the support of Florent Briqué the African Salsa Orchestra, a unique orchestra bringing together Africa and Cuba.
Text courtesy of:
Its members are:
- Lead vocal/ Trombone: Michel Pinheiro (Bénin)
- Piano: Patrick Bebey (Cameroun)
- Congas: Jean-Richard Codjia (Bénin)
- Batfery: Wiliam Ombe (Cameroun)
- Bass: Kelly Kofo (Congo)
- Trumpet: Rorent Briqué (France)
- Trumpet: Rorenf Cardon (France)
- Bongo and chorus (Cuba): Elvis Ponce Ramos
https://www.facebook.com/asomichelpinheiro
Spanish Harlem Orchestra (New York, USA) – At Festival Tempo Latino, Vic-Fezensac – Gers, France
Saturday July 30, 23:00 h – Aux Arénes
Spanish Harlem Orchestra, the two-time Grammy winning Salsa and Latin Jazz band, is generally considered one of the best Salsa orchestras today and one of the finest music ensembles in the world. If was founded in 2001, under the leadership of Oscar Hern6ndez, one of the most gifted and prominent pianist/ arrangers on the contemporary Latin, Latin-jazz and salsa music scene.
SHO, as they are known to fans, is dedicated to the sounds of the barrio. Their music is characterized by the raw, organic and vintage sound defined by the genre.
They are on a mission to keep the musical legacy of salsa dura ‘hard salsa” alive and expand its audience to those who love great music, not just Latin music. Grounded in the past, while focused on the future, they strive to keep the music relevant, while creating a unique and fresh approach.
With an unwavering respect for the music rich history, thirteen world-class musicians and vocalists come together to create an unparalleled musical experience.
Its members are:
- Oscar Hernandez — Pianist, Musical Director
- Jeremy Bosch — Vocalist
- Marco Bermudez — Vocalist
- Carlos Cascante — Vocalist
- George Delgado — Congas
- Jorge Gonzalez — Percussion
- Luisifo Quintero — Timbales
- Gerardo “Jerry/’ Madera — Bass; Mitch Frohman – Saxophone/- Flute
- Reynaldo Jorge — Trombone
- Doug Beavers — Trombone
- Héctor Coldn — Trumpet
- Manuel “Maneco” Ruiz— Trumpet.
http://wwwspanishharlemorchestra.com/
You can read the interview with Oscar Hernandez in April 2014 ISM issue:
https://issuu.com/internationalsalsamagazine0/docs/ism_april_2014/10
23rd edition TEMPO LATINO – Sunday 31
Bixiga 70 (Sao Paulo , Brasil) – At Festival Tempo Latino, Vic-Fezensac – Gers, France
Sunday July 31, 21:00 h – Aux Arenes
“Bixiga 70’s influences are many. The group came to life just over five years ago as a 10-piece band with a classic afrobeat set-up (horns, percussion, funky guitar).
Considering their name alludes to Fela Kufi’s Africa 70 band and the early influence of Tony Allen, as we” as the reason for their first ever gig (playing at Fela Day), it’s little surprise that many people refer to them as an afrobeat band.
As the bands are keen to point out, it’s a limiting phrase, downplaying the influence of dub, funk, jazz, disco and the countless African and Brazilian rhythms and melodies that are part of music…”
Taken from the Interview with Bixiga 70, by Russ Slater “That Damn Afrobeat”
http://soundsandcolours.com/arficles/brazil/fhat-damn-afrobeaf-interview-with-bixiga-70-32924/
Ifs members are:
- Décio 7 — battery
- Marcelo Dworecki — bass
- Cris Scabello — guitar
- Mauricio Fleury — keyboard and guitar
- Römulo Nardes — percussion
- Gustavo Cék percussion
- Cuca Ferreira — baritone saxophone and piccolo
- Daniel Nogueira — tenor sax
- Douglas Antunes — trombone
- Daniel Gralha — trompet.
https://www.facebook.com/bixiga70/
La Mambanegra (Cali , Colombia) – At Festival Tempo Latino, Vic-Fezensac – Gers, France
Sunday July 31, 23:00 h – Aux Arénes
La Mambanegra (The Black Mamba is the most venomous snake in Africa) is a powerful Latin music orchestra. Its venom is made of 70s NYC Salsa and elements of Jamaican and Colombian music, Funk and Hip Hop music.
Inspired by the story of an anonymous and mythical hero of the Barrio Obrero, a popular neighborhood of Cali, who had a series of fantastic adventures in Cali, La Habana and New York, this orchestra brings a new concept of Salsa and Latin Music to the world
- Jacobo Velez —El Callegüeso— Saxophone
- Voice, Musical Director
- Julia Diaz — Voice, Chorus
- Fabio Mifa Lukumi— Trombone
- Sergio ‘Checho” Orobio — Voice and Güiro
- Harold Orozco — Drums, Timbal
- Juan Carlos Arrechea — Congas
- Daniel Gutierrez — Keyboard
- Roger Torres — Trumpet
- Jorge Andres Caicedo — Bass
- Victor Gonzalez — Keyboard
- Brayan Parker – Baritone Saxophone
- Jeffry Obando — Bass
- Jefferson Arango — Congas
- Frank Alexis — Baritone Saxophone
- Diego Giraldo — Trumpet.
http://mambanegralatin.com/mamba/
https://vawv.facebook.corn/lamambanegrasalsa/
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