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Gerardo Rosales meets Orlando Poleo, who invites him to study Afro-Caribbean percussion in Caracas

Gerardo Rosales was born on July 6, 1964, in Caracas, Venezuela. He has been living in the Netherlands since 1993.

At the age of 8 he started studying piano and at the same time he became interested in playing congas and bongo.

In 1977, at the age of 13, he met Orlando Poleo, who invited him to study Afro-Caribbean percussion at the “Taller de Arte” in the Sarría neighborhood in his hometown Caracas.

From 1977 to 1980, he studied congas and bongo with Orlando Poleo, and timbales with Alberto Borregales.

In 1985, he studies Afro-Venezuelan percussion with Alexander Livinali at the “Fundación Bigott”.

In 1987 Gerardo starts his career with very important figures such as: Soledad Bravo, Cecilia Todd, Canelita Medina, Alberto Naranjo y el Trabuco Venezolano, Maria Rivas, Joe Ruiz, Ilan Chester, Orquesta Café, Trina Medina y Yarake, Victor Cuica among others.

At the same time, Gerardo began his own orchestra called “Salsa 70” and with it he toured the neighborhoods, theaters and night spots of the capital.

In 1992, he receives an invitation to participate in the Expo Sevilla in Spain, with the group ‘Caracas Son 7’.

From that moment on he decided to settle in Europe. In 1993, he releases his first CD “Gerardo Rosales y su Salsa Pa’lante”, in Spain, which was recorded in Venezuela.

At the same time, Gerardo started his own orchestra called "Salsa 70" and with it he toured the neighborhoods, theaters and nightclubs of the capital. — In 1992, he received an invitation to participate in the Expo Sevilla in Spain, with the group “Caracas Son 7”.

From this moment on he is invited to work in France with Alfredo Rodriguez and Orlando Poleo; in Germany with Conexión Latina and Nicky Marrero and in Holland with Saskia Laroo, Jose Avila y su Quimbombo and Cedric Dandaree. In 1995, Paquito D’Rivera invited him to participate in the recording of the CD “Bebo rides again” together with the legendary Cuban pianist Bebo Valdés.

From 1996 until now, Gerardo Rosales has been touring Europe with his own salsa and Latin jazz projects. Gerardo has earned the respect and admiration of the public through his concerts and recordings, managing to spread and project rhythms from Venezuela, Cuba, Puerto Rico, Colombia, Peru, Curaçao, Suriname and the Caribbean.

In 2002, he produced the music for the film “Madamme Jeanette” directed by Paula van der Oest which was nominated for an Oscar as a Dutch film.

These are the titles of his CDs: “Salsa pa lante” (1992), “Venezuela Sonora” (1996), “Señor Tambó” (1998), “El Venezolano” (1999), “Rítmico & Pianístico” (2001), “La Salsa es mi Vida” (2001), Tribute to Fania all stars (2003), Charanga La Crisis “Salsa Antigua” (2005), Mongomania “Tribute to Mongo Santamaria.

Gerardo Rosales has accompanied on tours, recordings and performances in Europe artists such as:

Dee Dee Bridgewater, Benny Bailey, Paquito D Rivera, Bebo Valdés, Toots Thielemans, Jimmy Bosch, Juan Pablo Torres, Herman Olivera, Oscar D’León, José Alberto “El Canario”, Andy Montañéz, Meñique, Edy Martínez, Carlos “Patato” Valdés, Conexión Latina, Orlando Valle “Maraca”, Alfredo Rodríguez, Armando Peraza, Luisito Quintero, Robert Quintero, Ramón Valle, Larry Harlow, Adalberto Santiago, Frankie Vázquez, Oscar Hernandez, Africando, Chamaco Rivera, Luisito Carrion, Jorge Herrera, Edgar Dolor, Dorance Lorza, Ajo Porro, Luisito Rosario, David Cada and Tito Allen.

Discography by Gerardo Rosales:

Gerardo Rosales has accompanied artists on tours, recordings and performances in Europe — Discography by Gerardo Rosales:

2019 Gerardo Rosales “Cachandera and Singapore Vibes” (Single)

2016 Gerardo Rosales “Salsa Vintage” (Download – CD )

2014 Gerardo Rosales “Son Del Sofa” (Single) ITunes

2013 Gerardo Rosales “Síguelo” (CD)

2011 Gerardo Rosales “Chano Pozo’s Music” (CD)

2011 Gerardo Rosales “30 Aniversario” (CD)

2010 Cachao Sounds “La Descarga Continúa” (CD)

2010 Gerardo Rosales “Buscando Chamba” (CD)

2009 Venezuelan Masters Orchestra “Toros y Salsa” (CD)

2008 Gerardo Rosales “Salsa Mundial” (CD)

2007 Our Latin Groove “Bringin’ it All On Back” (CD)

2005 Gerardo Rosales “Mongomanía” (CD)

2005 Charanga La Crisis “Salsa Antigua” (CD)

2004 Gerardo Rosales “Tribute to Fania” (CD)

2001 Gerardo Rosales “La Salsa es mi Vida” (CD)

2001 Gerardo Rosales & Edy Martínez “Rítmico y Pianístico” (CD)

1999 Gerardo Rosales “El Venezolano” (CD)

1998 Gerardo Rosales “Señor Tambó” (CD)

1996 Gerardo Rosales “Venezuela Sonora” (CD)

1992 Gerardo Rosales “Salsa Pa’lante de Venezuela” (CD)

1991 Gerardo Rosales “Salsa Pa’Lante de Venezuela” (33 RPM Vinyl)

Discography of Gerardo Rosales with other artists:

Orquesta Cafe “Criollisima” 1987 (Fama) Venezuela ( Salsa )
Joe Ruiz – Javier Plaza – Jose Torres – Gerardo Rosales

Bebo Valdes “Rides Again” 1994 ( Messidor) Germany ( Latin Jazz )
Bebo Valdes – Paquito D Rivera – Patato Valdes – Amadito Valdes – Gerardo Rosales

Conexion Latina – “La Conexion” 1996 (Enja) Germany ( Salsa )
Rudi Fuesers – Leslie Lopez- Anthony Martinez – Nicky Marrero – Gerardo Rosales

David Rohschild “Looking Up” 1997 (Via) The Netherlands ( Salsa )
David Rothschild – Adalberto Santiago – Banjamin Herman – Gerardo Rosales

Leslie Lopez “Bomba Moderna” 1999 (Buitenkunst) The Netherlands (Latin Jazz)
Leslie Lopez – Ramon Valle – Joe Rivera – Nils Fischer – Gerardo Rosales

The Rosemberg Trio “Suenos Gitanos” 2001 (Polydor) The Netherlands ( Latin )
Rosemberg Trio – Toots Thielemans – Leonardo Amuedo – Gerardo Rosales

Ronal Snijders “Bijlmerjazz 2004 (Independent) The Netherlands (Jazz)
Ronal Snijders – Randal Corsen – Jesse van Ruller – Gerardo Rosales

Cubop City Big Band “Arsenio 2004 (Tam Tam) 2004 The Netherlands (Cuban)
Lucas van Merwijjk – Edy Martinez – Nelson Gonzalez – Gerardo Rosales

Drums United “World of Rhythm” 2006 (Tam Tam) 2004 The Netherlands (World Music)
Lucas van Merwijk – Nils Fischer – Aly N ‘ Diaye Rose – Gerardo Rosales

Samba Salad – Metropol Orkest “Live Vredenburg” 2006 The Netherlands (World Music)
Herman Link – Dick Bakker – Maurice Luttikhuis – Rita Iny – Gerardo Rosales

Aquilez Baez “ La Patilla” 2007 (Cacao) Venezuela (Latin Jazz)
Aquilez Baez – Anat Cochen – Huascar Barradas – Diego Alvarez – Gerardo Rosales

Maria Catharina “Obsecion” 2010 (Independent) The Netherlands (Jazz)
Maria Catharina – Adinda Meertins – Thomas Bottcher – Marc Bischoff – Gerardo Rosales

Masalsa “Resurreccion” 2012 (Independent) The Netherlands (Salsa)
Soeshiel Sharma – Ray de La Paz – Marcos Bermudez – Cachito Vaz – Gerardo Rosales

Izaline Calister “Kandela” 2012 (Coast to Coast) The Netherlands (Latin)
Izaline Calister – Yumarya – Vernon Chatlein – Larc Alban Lotz – Gerardo Rosales

Africando “Viva Africando” 2013 (Sterms Music) France (Salsa)
Boncana Maiga – Oscar Hernandez – Doug Beavers – Luisito Quintero – Gerardo Rosales

Mezcolanza “Headbanger” 2015 (O.A.P Records) The Netherlands (Jazz)
Peter Wenk – Chistof May – David Barker – Mick Paauwe – Gerardo Rosales

Tango Extremo “ Havana” 2015 (JWA) The Netherlands (Latin)
Ben van den Dungen – Rob van Kreeveld – Tanya Schaap – Gerardo Rosales

Orquesta La Potente “ Potente “ 2018 (Independent) Colombia (Salsa)

Coco Ramirez – Guarnizo – Gerardo Rosales

Barry Hay & JB Meijers (Universal Music Group) 2019 The Netherlands ( Pop)

Barry Hay – JB Meijers – Gerardo Rosales.

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ISM: Goce Pagano , one of the salsa places in Bogota Colombia

Goce Pagano, a Historical Salsa icon in the city of Bogota, Colombia :

Many Latin American rhythms have been present in different countries worldwide, especially in Latin America because of its culture and customs through time, and in Colombia music has its own history, it is influenced by Spanish, indigenous and African elements since colonization, and there are two large groups: Andean (with emphasis on the bambuco, the pasillo, the torbellino, the guabina and the bunde), llanera, Caribbean (the cumbia, the mapalé, the bullerengue, the porro, the vallenato, and the calypso), and Anglo-Saxon. Did you know that Colombia is known as the land of a thousand rhythms for its more than one thousand twenty-five (1025) folk rhythms?

Currently, the most played music everywhere (music venues, bars, restaurants, parties, academies or the streets of the country) are bolero, ranchera, tango, ballads, champeta and salsa.

Photo in Pagan Goce — Photo by Cesar Pagano

We can not ignore the main salsa icon in Bogota, Colombia with respect to history, how can we not be when we are talk about 39 years of tradition? It all began during the year 1978 when it comes out from a space oriented to Salsa in a city where this rhythm was not so normal like it was in Cali or Barranquilla (Bogota). By that time acetate discs, vinyl, became the element number one that made this capital dance, a case that incredibly remains in effect.

Here in the so-called Goce Pagano, we can delight with an important record collection from the most important salsa era, it was the 70’s. To the surprise od many, this years are the ones that still put rhythm in this place.

For its great tradition, it is common to gegatherings of collectors, forums or discussions with great personalities, therefore, this place not only calls you to dance and enjoy good music, but also to be a corner for those who make the history of salsa the fashion. On my visit I was able to enjoy a cocktail known as Joe Arroyo that shows us the flavors and colors of this beautiful country united to the well-known rhythm of the salsa icon in Colombia. The Goce Pagano opens its doors on Fridays and Saturdays from 7:00 pm (19:00 hrs) in a contemporary and trendy format, orange walls, candles, fireplace, wood and leather furniture calls you to an intimate space of great warmth and full of Latin rhythms that lets moonlight penetrate into the center of the ceiling.

Photo outside Goce Pagano — Photo by Cesar Pagano

For all the above reasons we can not fail to enjoy a space so full of history, rhythms and flavors like this, we can go to the diagonal 20-A # 0 – 82, in the town of Santa Fe near Las Aguas Transmilenio Station, Bogota, Colombia, attach yourself to the roots of salsa and request your most popular songs, it is sure that the Goce Pagano will pleasure you in that beautiful Latin evening.

If you want more information about the Goce Pagano club, click here in this links:

WebSite: https://www.elgocepagano.co/

Phone number (Whatsapp): +57 316 8710646

Facebook: @el.goce.pagano.bar

This is the start of PC Records in 2021

PC Records wants to start the year with everything

PC Records is a label that showed talent and potential during a year that was hard for everyone, where the world began to face a pandemic that has devastated many people. But precisely in this environment of confinement and taking care of ourselves, music has flourished, becoming company for many and even a way to release stress and seek happiness.

PC Records 2021 — PC Records is an independent label.

During this year PC Records showed us a variety of styles from reggaeton, through bachata and merengue to salsa and jazz. The independent label wants to continue its good streak in 2021, publicizing more artists and musical proposals for the enjoyment of the Latin and American public, as expressed by Hamilton Caucayo, president of PC Records with 35 years of experience. Among which we find:

Luis Damon and his “Rompecabezas”

Luis Damon, a New Yorker with Puerto Rican blood in his veins, grew up in the Bronx and was surrounded by music from a very young age. His first production in Spanish came out in 1996 and from there it was only hits after hits. Nominated for Los Premios Lo Nuestro, Luis has managed to maintain a solid career. On this occasion he presents us “Rompecabezas” an urban Latin pop single written by Obie Bermudez, another Puerto Rican with the collaboration of Luis himself, the production was in charge of Julius Cesar.

OWY’s “La Iniciativa”

Oswaldo Paternostro is better known as OWY and is one of PC Records’ new proposals for this year. OWY is a singer, songwriter and producer from Colombia, who has dedicated himself to the urban genre, reaching a great reception among young audiences. He was born and raised in Barranquilla under the protection of his grandparents, who have always supported him. Now he presents “La Iniciativa” with which he wants to continue conquering the Latin markets.

Homero Gallardo presents “GOD Love UFO”

The talented Jazz artist Homero Gallardo was PC Records’ bet to close 2020 and start 2021 strong. Homero was born and raised in Guayaquil, Ecuador and from a very young age he felt a passion for music, managing to perform with great artists from the southern region. He later moved to Miami to continue his music studies focusing on Jazz, but making himself known in the city’s music scene, which led him to be close to artists such as Thalía and Luis Fonsi.

Ayash wants to be “Como Tú”

Ayash is another of PC Records’ new proposals, with her they want to bet on female talent, with a young woman who defines herself as powerful, with attitude and security, but who at the end of the day is still an incurable romantic and loves being in love. With her new single “Como Tú” the artist with Spanish origins but raised in Orange County, California shows Mediterranean fusion rhythms and a very personal story. Ayash is currently living in Miami where she bets on the warmth of the Spanish-speaking public.

These proposals are just the beginning of what we hope will be a great year for PC Records, with its talented artists and their hard work who continue to make their Latin origins proud.

If you want more information or more details about PC Records, visit the following pages:

WebSite: https://pcrecords.net/

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“Golpe Duro” is the new from Little Johnny Rivero

Percussionist Johnny Rivero presented his new album: Golpe Duro

By Johnny Cruz

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The renowned percussionist released his new album called “Golpe Duro” with his band “El Cartel de Nueva York” which is released under the Mod Squad, LLC label. This would be Mr. Rivero’s third studio production. On this occasion he is also accompanied by vocalist Anthony Almontes, who together with the music created by Johnny have 9 wonderful songs.

“We had a lot of fun making this album @vamoalmonte … Golpe Duro Available Now !!” The percussionist said with a picture posted on his Instagram account where he is with Anthony, showing how much they enjoyed making this album.

The first song of this album, which was released in digital format on October 9 and as a preview of the complete album, is “Quien te ha dicho” which has the participation of the violinists Raúl Roa and Laura Pérez, but also shows a congas solo by Rivero himself; the same song is a loving message that carries an incredible cadence that ends in the congas solo.

The song that gives the album its name “Golpe Duro” is a representation of Rivero’s career, history and achievements which is demonstrated with congas solo where we repeatedly hear his name. Another of the outstanding songs on this album is “Chinita Monda”, composed by Anthony Almonte and with time of Son Montuno, it also features the participation of Nelson González on tres and Jeremy Bosch on flute.

“@Jeremyboschofficial on the song Chinita Monda from my new album‘ Golpe Duro ’another of our favorite pita truck!” Rivero posted this text accompanied by a video of Jeremy Bosch.

The remaining 6 songs are Mi Corazón Te Llama, Falta De Conciencia, Mi Son Asere, Listo Pa’ La Pelea, Sombra De Lluvia y Pide Que Hay. Which were composed by Eric Figueroa, Héctor Dávila, Anthony Almonte, Jeremy Bosch, Zaccai Curtis, Little Johnny and one of the guest Eddie Palmieri.

The official video for “Quien te ha dicho” was released on November 20, where musicians from various countries were brought together through technology, to perform the title song of this album. Little Johnny himself wrote on his Instagram account:

“Although we are apart, we unite for the music! From Puerto Rico and Venezuela to New York, these extraordinary musicians bring their talents, coming together to create this virtual presentation of the single “Quien Te Ha Dicho.” @vamoalmonte @pizaerik @edwin_ramos_music @atacaquinterooficial @ronaldroy @luquesc @cellifilm @joefiedler @jpowelltrumpet @rigdzinpema”

A bit of Little Johnny Rivero’s career

An international artist

Johnny Rivero was born in New York but moved to Puerto Rico, where he found his passion for music, until he achieved a place in the band La Sonora Ponceña with which he recorded 18 studio albums, which were excellently received by the salsa family. He has worked together and shared the stage with many great artists, such as nine-time Latin Grammy winner Eddie Palmieri.

He has also formed salsa and jazz bands where he brings together musicians from various parts of the world. In addition to teaching percussion at Kennedy High School in the Bronx in New York, it was there that he met Anthony Almonte who accompanies him in this new studio album, what neither of them knew was that they would meet again for this piece thanks to a mutual friend Jeffery Lopez.

After that, “Golpe Duro” has only received great reviews and has been acclaimed by the best of the genre. We hope only better things will come to Little Johnny and Anthony in 2021.

For more information Johnny Rivero, Follow it through the following links:

Instagram: @littlejohnnyrivero

Web Site: https://smarturl.it/xy4u35

“¿What have we achieved?” winner at the Global Music Awards

The Global Music Awards

The Global Music Awards gave a silver medal to the Fahed Miter and Rubén Blades’s video “¿Qué hemos logrado?” The event took place on January 21 in the city of San Diego, California. The announcement was made as usual through the Global Music Awards’ website, an organization that in 2021 will have 10 years since they started with the awards.

The work behind the video

The video is different from the ones we all frequently watch and instead offers something more experimental. The video’s director was Luis Safa, who used around 800 drawings made with Chinese ink and animated all of them, a task that took months to complete. On the other hand, Safa’s direction it’s not the only remarkable achievement, since the person in charge of the video production was the Latin Grammy nominee and winner of a bronze medal this year at the Global Music Awards, Jorge Castro.

"Qué hemos logrado" wins a silver medal. - Global Music Awards — “Qué hemos logrado” wins a silver medal at the Global Music Awards

The video production and direction are phenomenal, as are the touching lyrics of the song, which was composed by Fahed Miter. These lyrics intrinsically invite everyone to reflect, while they transmit a clear message in all their verses. In this song, Fahed Miter’s voice sounds soft, with a slight tone that perfectly matches the melody that accompanies it, but as if was not enough, the recognizable voice of the incredibly talented Panamanian musician, Rubén Blades, adds an even more sentimental touch.

Focusing on the music, it also has various merits that are worth mentioning, one of them is the outstanding talent of the musicians that participated in the song, such as bassist John Patitucci and pianist Lito Vitale, both world-class musicians. The arrangements of the song were made by Edín Solís together with Vitale himself, by working together they managed to create the perfect melody for the song. In Fahed’s words, the video is “a perfect marriage between music and images, and it was made thanks to the creative freedom of an excellent team”.

Fahed and Ruben Blades together. Global Music — Fahed and Ruben Blades together.

In regards to the video, the author of “piel adentro, corazón afuera”, has expressed that his intentions were doing something different from what is usually seen every day, and by watching the video, we can say that the objective was fulfilled; the result of all the work done is a very original video, one where the tone of the music, the animation of the handmade drawings and the lyrics of the song, manage to create a piece of art worthy of at least a silver medal at the Global Music Awards.

Using his Instagram account, Jorge Castro talked about the video too, while also highlighting how complicated 2020 was: “It is almost a prophetic video since although it was carried out before the global Covid-19 emergency, it fits perfectly for the times that we are living in right now. We must celebrate all the good things we have, but we cannot help but show empathy for the global suffering that this pandemic continues to cause.” I’m sure we will move forward with all of this.”