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Venezuela – Guinness Record the largest orchestra in the world

On November 13, 2021, there was a dynamic event in Caracas, Venezuela where 12,000 Venezuelan musicians (from 12 to 70 years old) performed in the courtyard of honor of the Caracas military academy, where they performed Tchaikovsky’s Slavic March conducted by The 34-year-old maestro Andrés Ascanio was such a shocking and glorious event that Saturday the 20th received the Guinness record for “The largest orchestra in the world” … “I can confirm that this attempt has been successful, congratulations, Guinness World Record as the largest orchestra, you are officially amazing, “said the official in charge of giving the verdict on a screen during a ceremony at the headquarters of” El Sistema “, as it is commonly known.

The ambassador of the Russian Federation in Venezuela, Sergey Mélik-Bagdarárov, expressed his greatest appreciation for this achievement: “For me as the Ambassador of Russia it is a great honor to attend this historical event, which previously belonged to Russia and now is its victory. , we share his victory ”.

This time the ensemble of Petare, with the theme Amalia, by Francisco Armando Agen uirre, under the direction of Andrés David Ascanio, made a show of its musical interpretation.
Also, the Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra performed Danzón number 2, by Arturo Márquez, also under the direction of Andrés David Ascanio.
In addition, there was a performance by the Alma Llanera Orchestra, which was present with La Fuga con pajarillo, by Aldemaro Romero.

The brand was reached by the System of Children’s and Youth Orchestras of Venezuela, a state program founded in 1975 by the late teacher of teachers José Antonio Abreu that has given thousands of children of popular classes access to music education, by displacing Russia that He had imposed it in 2019 with more than 8,000 musicians.
“It is a feat, not only for the System, but for the country,” said Eduardo Méndez, director of this program made up of one million members throughout the country, to applause.

For Venezuela this is a great triumph, since you have several Guinness awards, including natural beauties such as Angel Falls, the highest waterfall in the world, or the so-called “Catatumbo Lightning”, the site with the highest number of electrical storms. of the planet. There is also the highest cable car in the world, the largest arepa and ham bread, typical Venezuelan foods, and even the five crowns in the Miss World are a record in this country. “El Sistema”, which has been replicated by dozens of countries, is the cradle of emblems such as Gustavo Dudamel, the musical director of the Paris Opera and the Los Angeles Philharmonic, who sent his congratulations through a video posted on social networks .

At the ceremony for the unveiling of the certificate of this new record, there was the Minister of Communication and Information, Freddy Ñáñez, who excitedly indicated that “music is the purest expression of the soul, it is capable of saying everything, of giving everything, thus You will know how difficult it is for me to try to speak in this temple where there are almost all the words, but it is not a speech that I come to give you today, it is something simpler, I come to sing the only word that is not left in any place, the a word that without having the 7 musical notes is also capable of producing symphonies in the soul of human beings ”.

6 Clubs To Dance Salsa In London

The Salsero Movement Begins In The Capital Of The United Kingdom In January 2022

Group of people learning to dance at the Soho Salsa Bar, Restaurant and Nightclub
Salsa Soho kicks off the New Year with Salsa classes on January 6th

The salsa parties don’t stop in London that is why here we make a list of the best places to dance Salsa during this first month of the year.

We started with the Bar/ Restaurant/ Nightclub Salsa Soho, listed by many as one of the most authentic Latin music venues in the UK. Here, you can enjoy Salsa classes from 7 PM to 9 PM (every Thursday), excellent dishes of South American origin, and 50 types of cocktails. This seven-day-a-week bar has been located at 96 Charing Cross Rd since 1997.

On Thursday, January 6th, the Cross Body Salsa lessons begin with two groups at the beginner and intermediate levels (7:30 PM & 8:30 PM), added to the Cuban Salsa and Rueda Casino classes at the same two times and levels with ten teachers in constant rotation. The cost of the class varies according to the amount chosen, for example, one class has a cost of £ 10 while two classes add up to a value of £ 15. The Salsa Soho Nightclub/ Restaurant has high-definition screens, an outdoor area, an area for smokers, and a great dance floor with Latin parties until 2 AM. The mix of Latin sounds goes by DJ Dani K, DJ Massimo, DJ Tuli, DJ Erick, DJ Dennis Dale, and more DJs in rotation. Admission is £ 5 after 9 PM, and you can get more information by visiting its website.

We traveled south specifically we landed at Hideaway, a club with an elegant and relaxed atmosphere, designed to appreciate the best of live music with a drink in hand due to its bar, and tasting the best international food prepared by the restaurant’s chef. In Hideway every Thursday night is the Cuban Hideway with Salsa Casino lessons to develop the skills of Cuban Salsa dance with qualified teachers. Beginning class is from 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM, and lessons for intermediate students continue from 8:40 PM to 9:40 PM, culminating until dawn on the dance floor with DJ Rich, one of the specialist DJs in Cuban music from London. The entrance fee plus a class is £ 6 (£ 8 for live Cuban band nights – first Thursday of each month), and the price of both classes together with the entrance is £ 10 (£ 12 for Cuban band nights live – first Thursday of every month), and club entry alone is £ 5 (£ 7 on live Cuban band nights – first Thursday of every month). Hideaway is at 2 Empire Mews, Stanthorpe Road SW16 2BF.

Women dressed in black dancing at the Kona Kai bar in London
Kona Kai Brings 45-Minute Salsa and Bachata Lessons starting January 2nd

We continue with the tropical cocktail bar, Kona Kai. This Polynesian-inspired bar transports you to the southern shores and offers the Fulham Salsa & Bachata Club every first Sunday of the month with the Incognito Bachata Salsa team. The instructions of the Dominican rhythm are the first and begin at 7:30 PM followed by Salsa classes at 8:30 PM, ending with the social dance starting at 9:15 PM with the most recent hits of Salsa, Bachata, Cha-Cha, and other Latin rhythms.

Lessons last 45 minutes and begin on January 2nd. Make sure to wear comfortable shoes, light clothing so you can dance the night comfortably, and $ 5 to pay for admission. At Kona Kai parking is at no cost on the surrounding streets and can be found at 515 Fulham Road SW6 1HD one minute and a half (walking) from Fulham Broadway Station.

We now walk through Hammersmith, Chiswick, and Barnes with the Azucar Club where they offer Salsa instructions for couples and singles taught for ten years by the Colombian teacher Ginu Nuñez every Monday at 8 PM. The first class is £ 10 and the subsequent ones are around £ 12. The benefits obtained in these classes are low impact dynamic exercise, coordination of body movements, concentration, easy learning environment, weight loss, positive self-image with a sculpted body, stress relief, and social interaction. Azucar Club is located on King Street, Hammersmith W6 9JT.

Couples dancing at Restaurant / Bar Gabeto in London
Gabeto offers Salsa classes in the Cuban, Colombian, and Puerto Rican style

Another Latin scene in London is the Gabeto Camden Restaurant/ Bar. This Cuban gem to the north of the city has two floors and an outdoor terrace; they serve genuine Latin dishes, modern British drinks with Afro-Caribbean touches, and have a wide variety of vibrant nightly events during the week.

Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday live the Salsa experience from January 4th with instructor Ramiro Zapata (from Bolivia) with more than 20 years of experience in Salsa. Ramiro teaches his Cross Body style with a mixture of Cuban, Colombian, and Puerto Rican Salsa. He also generates great focus on Cali (Colombia) style footwork, male body movement, and female style. The cost of the lessons varies according to the instructional time; one hour equals £ 10 while two hours cost £ 12. Lessons begin at 7:30 PM and end at 9:30 PM except on Sundays with Rumba Pa ’Ti classes that are from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM. The Cuban spirit is found in Gabeto, located at Camden Market, The Stables Market, Chalk Farm Road, just minutes from Camden Town and Chalk Farm stations. Only people over 18 can attend and for more details visit their website.

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Smartly Dressed Senior Couple Dancing Salsa at Bar Salsa Temple in Londonn
Sundays at Bar Salsa Temple are 9 continuous hours of Salsa

We finished this tour of the 6 Clubs To Dance Salsa In London at Bar Salsa Temple. Every Sunday, they are explosively Salseros. DJs Jorge Andre & DJ Jlatino mix the most recognized themes of yesterday and today from Timba, Salsa, Cubaton, and Bachata. Salsa classes for beginners start at 6 PM, Bachata lessons at 7 PM, and Cuban Salsa instruction is at 8 PM. The cost for admission is £ 5 and the first Sunday, January 2nd, 2022 is the Salsero start at the Bar. Bar Salsa Temple is one of the most popular Latin clubs largest in the country and is located in Embankment, London. Join and experience the Sabor in detail on its official website.

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

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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.

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

Stories in the key of salsa come “from the LP to your library”

From the pen of the novel writer Urayoán Enrique comes Relatos en clave de salsa, a collection of eleven stories, all inspired by the same erotic salsa that revolutionized the salsa music scene at least three decades ago.

The eleven songs that inspired the stories contained in the book that Urayoán recently built-in clear homage to salsa erotica are all undisputed hits.  The concept of this collection of short stories follows the line that the author calls: from the LP to your library.

Most of the musical themes contained here came in LP (Long Play) format, those vinyl records that compiled ten musical themes in one unit, known as an album. From that concept, Urayoán came up with the idea of making the conversion, deciding that the collection of stories would be one of eleven, including ten tracks -in this case stories- plus the well-remembered bonus track, for a total of eleven.

From the pen of the novel writer Urayoán Enrique from Arroyo comes Relatos en clave de salsa, a collection of eleven stories, all inspired by the same erotic salsa that revolutionized the salsa music scene at least three decades ago.
Stories in the key of salsa From the pen of the novel writer Urayoán Enrique

During the official launch and presentation of the book, which took place at the Teatro Renacimiento in Arroyo, Puerto Rico on September 18, 2021; young actor Bryan (Brayito) Lebrón and Suhey Moraima played the lead roles in an apt theatrical interpretation of the story entitled Esa chica es mía.  Broadcaster and DJ Eduardo Huertas Alicea moderated the event.

Puerto Rican writers Bella Martínez and Richard Rivera Cardona, editor of the literary work, were in charge of the question and answer segment, whose answers brought to light details about the construction of this text that, as previously stated, pays homage to erotic salsa.

The titles contained in this collection, whose inspiration came to Urayoán by way of the musical themes with which the stories in reference share the titles, are:  Ven, devórame otra vez, Insaciable, Desnúdate mujer, ¿Quién será ese ladrón, Esa chica es mía, Desayuno, Caricias prohibidas, Mi mundo, Quiero morir en tu piel, Lluvia and Tu prenda tendida.

Before reading each story, it is suggested to listen to the musical theme that inspires it. The book is so carefully constructed that each story has the credits associated with the theme song.  The credits include the title, the performer, the composer of the lyrics, the arranger responsible for the musical composition, the album that contains it, the record label that published it and the year in which the song was published.  As can be seen, the research was exhaustive and the writing comprehensive; which evidences the care and respect with which this work, which has also been called salsa in prose, was treated.

Urayoán contemplates with his usual shyness to follow this literary line in order to continue building stories that keep the salsa alive and in the minds of the readers. There remained on the shelf the restlessness to write about: Me acostumbré (interpretation by “Tártaro de la salsa”: Frankie Ruiz), Sí, te mentií (interpretation by Lalo Rodríguez), Aquel viejo motel (interpretation by David Pabón) and 5 noches (interpretation by Paquito Guzmán).

By popular demand, Urayoán could write stories inspired by boleros. If he is motivated to explore the bolero, I suggested he develop a story inspired by Deseo salvaje (Lalo Rodríguez’s rendition). In addition to the lyrics of that song, the value lies in the fact that it was also composed by Lalo Rodríguez. Lalo wrote Deseo salvaje when he was only fourteen years old, and two years later he recorded the vocal part for Eddie Palmieri’s orchestra when he was sixteen years old. The album that contains the song I suggested here, The Sun of Latin music was the first salsa album to win the Grammy for “Best Latin Recording”. Even more significant is that it was the first salsa album to be nominated for the highest music award given annually by the world’s leading society of music professionals, better known as the Recording Academy.

Photography By: Jorge I. Fernández
Photography By: Jorge I. Fernández

In short, if the reader dares to dive into a daring read, inspired by salsa erotica, Relatos en clave de salsa is highly recommended.

Facebook: Urayoán Enrique

By: Bella Martinez “La Escritora Irreverente de La Salsa”

Puerto Rico

WebSite: Bella Martinez

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