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Colombia a Cradle of Salsa Talents

Latino America / Colombia / Medellin

1 Cradle of Salsa Talents “Medellín dressed up with the Guaguancó Salsa Fest”

On July 10, 11 and 12 in Medellín, 3 days of great experiences were lived, we were part of the 1st edition of a great festival, the Guaguancó Salsa Fest, developed in the beautiful town of Envigado.

We were able to see a gala of great talents of dancers from all over the country, from Cali, Bogotá, Ibagué, Barranquilla, Popayán and local schools.

From the first day we were able to demonstrate the professionalism of soloists, couples and groups, from the largest to the stars of the festival, the smallest, who left the audience in shock with their talent.

Semifinals and finals were full of high-level choreographic samples, steps, turns, cleans, tricks and the best acrobatics filled the afternoons of that weekend with a great show, equally full of parties for the local celebrations in Envigado. The most attractive categories were those guided by acrobatics, the well-known Cabaret, children and adults showed their best tricks, movements of great technique and high level of complexity.

In future editions we will be showing the great results of the competitors, academies that have been working to give the best of their talent in the national and international competitions to which they have a place.

Humberto Ramírez

Latin America/ Puerto Rico / San Juan

Humberto Ramírez one of the most innovative musicians on the Island of Enchantment Puerto Rico

Recognized as one of the most innovative musicians of his generation, Humberto Ramírez grew up in a home where the music of Miles Davis, Thelonious Monk, John Coltrane, Lee Morgan, Tito Puente, Tito Rodríguez, Cal Tjader and Machito was heard.

His father, who is a saxophonist and conductor, was the one who inspired him to play the flugelhorn at age 11.

By the age of 14, Humberto was performing professionally with his father’s orchestra and at the same time taking orchestration courses with bassist Inocencio “Chencho” Rivera.

Humberto Ramírez
Humberto Ramírez

At the age of 18, after graduating from the Escuela Libre de Música de San Juan, his interest in composing and arranging music motivated him to enroll at Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts where he obtained his bachelor’s degree in music, then studied composition and orchestration for film and television at the Dick Grove School of Music in Los Angeles, California.

In 1985, and for a period of four years, Humberto worked with the Willie Rosario orchestra, one of the most popular bands in Puerto Rico.

In 1989 he became the musical director of Tony Vega.

His admirable ability as a producer and arranger led him to make important collaborations with great figures in music.

In 1999 he took over the musical direction of merengue and tropical music star Olga Tañón.

His work as a producer, arranger, composer and director for tropical music artists such as Willie Colón, Gilberto Santa Rosa, Marc Anthony, India, Domingo Quiñones, Lourdes Robles, Rubén Blades, Brenda K. Starr, Tito Nieves, Víctor Manuelle and others , has established him as one of the busiest arrangers and producers in the industry.

He has also had the responsibility of directing the concerts of important exponents of reggaeton such as Daddy Yankee, Tito El Bambino and Zion, which undeniably demonstrates his broad musical mastery in various genres.

His great dream was always to develop a career in Jazz. In 1992, Humberto Ramírez debuted as group leader in his first production for the Tropijazz label entitled “Jazz Project”.

Since then he has shared the stage with important jazz musicians such as Freddie Hubbard, Justo Almario, Alex Acuña, Chick Corea, McCoy Tyner, Gonzalo Rubalcaba, Tito Puente, Hilton Ruiz, Michel Camilo, Herbie Hancock, Eddie Gómez, Michael Brecker, Paquito D ‘Rivera, Chucho Valdés, Ray Santos, Gato Barbieri, Terence Blanchard and Herb Alpert, with whom he recorded the album “Passion Dance”.

His music has received rave reviews from prestigious publications such as Down Beat, Jazz Times, Jazziz, Latin Beat, CD Review, Hispanic Magazine, New York Daily News, The Plain Dealer, Miami Herald, The Boston Globe, and Austin Chronicle.

From the launch of his first record proposal, Humberto Ramírez has established himself as the most important exponent and promoter of Jazz in Puerto Rico.

He has recorded 26 albums in which he has experimented with all kinds of formats: duets, trios, quartets, quintets, sextets, octets and “Big Bands”.

His collaborations with the group Rumbantela and with the queen of filin, Lucy Fabery have received great praise from specialized critics. In 2005 he founded his own record label, Nilpo Music and last year he began to present his own Jazz festival: Puerto Rico Jazz Jam, marking a new stage in his musical career.

This year 2011 celebrates its 20 years cultivating the difficult expression of Jazz, a career that began with its debut as a leader in the first edition of the Puerto Rico Heineken Jazz Fest in June 1991. This year 2016 celebrates its 25 years.

Humberto Ramírez has received 4 Grammy Award nominations as a producer. His first nomination was for the album “Nueva Cosecha” by Willie Rosario in 1985, then for “Hecho en Puerto Rico” by Willie Colón in 1993, “Tony Vega” in 1996 and “Olga Viva, Viva Olga” by Olga Tañón, which earned him the Grammy Award in 2000.

In 2013 he was nominated for a Latin Grammy for his album Sentimentales with Lucy Fabery.

Among the awards he has received are 6 Platinum records, 12 Gold records, 4 “Visionary Awards” and six “Tu Música” awards. He has received tributes from Ohio State Representative Dennis J. Kucinich and from the Senate of Puerto Rico.

In 1997 he had the honor of entertaining the inauguration of the President of the United States, Bill Clinton in Washington, D.C. In October 2009 he was invited to play at the White House for President Barack Obama.

After having received several awards and nominations, as well as having recorded his own record successes, Humberto Ramírez shows that his creative explosion is still in its infancy.

https://www.humbertoramirez.com/#home-section

https://www.facebook.com/Humberto-Ram%C3%ADrez-Jazz-Project-110525453672/

“Trayectoria de Clásicos” – Johnny Cruz and Adalberto Santiago

North America / United State / New York

Johnny Cruz releases his new Salsa album “Trayectoria de Clásicos” with Adalberto Santiago to the musical arena

The famous Timbalero and musical producer presents a CD tribute to all the Puerto Rico and the world’s Soneros, along with one of the most privileged voices of Latin music and Fania All-Stars’ vocal ex-leader: Adalberto Santiago.

"Trayectoria de Clásicos" - Johnny Cruz and Adalberto Santiago
“Trayectoria de Clásicos” – Johnny Cruz and Adalberto Santiago

Johnny Cruz “El Señor del Timbal” launches his second historical compilation “Trayectoria de Clásicos” directed to all the Salseros lovers of the whole world, which can relive in a single album ten great classics of this tropical genre in the interpretation of the vocal versatility most famous of six decades, Adalberto Santiago.

This four-years recording album involved more than 20 Latin music personalities, including: Jason Villamar, Louis Perieda and the special guest: Richi Ray (Piano), Rubén Rodríguez and Freddy Rivera (Bass), Johnny Rodríguez, Pedro Segundo and Luisito Rodríguez (Bongos), Eddie Montalvo and Erick Vélez (Congas), Jerry Rivas and Luisito Rodríguez (Three), Nelson Jaime Gazu (Trumpet), Johnny Cruz (Timbales), Moisés Noguera (Trombones), Freddy Miranda (Baritone), Jerry Rivas, Adalberto Santiago and Frankie Vásquez in the choirs and Adalberto Santiago as Leader Vocal.

Each track of this Salsa flagship CD was chosen with special attention for being emblems of the salsa movement of the 60s, 70s, and 80s popularized by great artists and orchestras, such as: Fania All-Stars, El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico, Cheo Feliciano, Tommy Olivencia, Adalberto Santiago, and Justo Betancourt.

Johnny Cruz and Adalberto Santiago
Johnny Cruz and Adalberto Santiago

“Trayectoria de Clásicos” comes with the differentiating touch of musical arrangements of extreme sonority concerning their original compositions. “Anacaona” (1971) by Cheo Feliciano with the Fania All-Stars, “El Swing” (1965) and “Un Verano en New York” (1975) by El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico and “Hipocresía”, the work of the Cuban master: Adalberto Álvarez are interpreted by the legendary vocalist Adalberto, who at 82 years of age keeps his voice intact and dominates a wide range of tones. This former member of the Chuíto Vélez orchestra, Ray Barretto, Típica 73 and Los Kimbos has one of the most prominent careers in the music industry, which has allowed him to share stage and recording with almost all the world-famous Salseros.

In this Salsa compilation, the New Yorker Cruz, also included the six singles: “Planté Bandera” (1975) whose original composition is Tommy Olivencia, “No hago más Na” (1973) belonging to El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico, “Pa’ Bravo Yo” (1972) by Justo Betancourt, and “Imposible ha de Ser” (1977), “Más Sabroso” (1985) and “Mañoño” (1973) with Típica 73 by Adalberto Santiago.

Undeniably, it’s an album that was worth every year of waiting. “Trayectoria de Clásicos” is of incomparable quality and a super Salsera production highly recommended.

Waiting for the big concert in the city of New York for all lovers of the genre this year!

Release: 2019

Label: Cruz Music Inc.

“Salsa music means everything to me. It’s a passion that goes hand in hand with my culture and roots… I have been playing it for 40 years as a musician and love it dearly”. Johnny Cruz

Johnny  Cruz “El señor del Timbal”

The New Yorker musician, CEO, businessman, audio engineer, producer and broadcaster of radio and television, Johnny Cruz since 20 years ago has had one of the most important programs of the five counties of the city of New York dedicated to Salsa, “The Johnny Cruz Show”. This program seeks to enhance the genre, raise awareness and make a difference to what has already been established with interviews with Salsa Mainstays and emerging artists. “The Johnny Cruz Show” ​​is already part of the New York Latino culture and you can enjoy it on public access television every Saturday from 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM and also through www.mnn.org  and https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNT-nQee0t_uiDvUGlyh5dA

Johnny Cruz
Johnny Cruz

Likewise, Cruz is also the host of the digital radio program “Galería de la Salsa” dedicated entirely to this tropical rhythm, concentrating on the biggest hits of all times and salsa styles, as well as presenting outstanding live interviews. “Galería de la Salsa” is broadcasted all over the world online at www.miradio.fm.us

This humble, sincere, and successful multifaceted artist told us that among his plans are to make great concerts in his hometown and the rest of the world.

“My legacy rests on what I have created like the SPAHA Salsa Gallery, my radio show, my TV show and all of my musical productions. I hope future generations look at my work here and are inspired to continue the Salsa tradition”. Johnny Cruz

Johnny Cruz Timbal: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100028301633677

Adalberto Santiago:

https://www.facebook.com/adalberto.santiago.1401

Balazo Destacado:

Johnny Cruz releases his new Salsa album “Trayectoria de Clásicos” with Adalberto Santiago

Asia Festival – September 2023

Cyprus

Salsa Jam In Cyprus

Sep 21 2023 – Sep 25 2023
http://www.salsajamcyprus.com/
https://www.facebook.com/SalsaJamInCyprus

The Olive Tree Hotel

Inonu Caddesi, Kyrenia, Cyprus, 8099

Description

The 16th edition of Salsa Jam In Cyprus includes workshops for all levels, shows & non-stop parties with international performers, instructors and djs.

Cost from € 70

Georgia

 

 

Tbilisi International Dance Festival

Sep 22 2023 – Sep 24 2023

https://www.facebook.com/events/764132295441860

Caliente SDF Dance Studio

61 Agmashenebeli Ave, Tbilisi, Georgia

Description

The 5th edition of Tbilisi International Dance Festival offers master classes by leading specialists from many countries & dance parties for 3 nights (Bachata, Cha Cha, Reggaeton, Salsa, Semba)

Cost: N.A

India

ConRi Sensual Aura


Sep 21 2023 – Sep 25 2023
https://www.facebook.com/events/1618553358658723

Park Regis Goa Hotel

Saqwadi, Arpora, Bardez, Goa, India

Description

The second edition of ConRi Sensual Aura offers workshops, shows, socials & parties with local & Bachata, Kizomba international instructors, performers & Dj’s playing: York & Snakes

Cost: N.A

Israel

Caramelo Festival

Sep 07 2023 – Sep 10 2023

https://en.caramelo.co.il/
https://www.facebook.com/caramelofestival

‎Leonardo Club Eilat

Kampen St, Eila, Israel

Description

Caramelo Festival offers Bachata, Salsa, Brazilian Zouk shows, workshops and parties with international & local instructors, performers & Dj’s playing: Alejandro, Paco, Matias & Charlie.

Cost: N.A

Japan

Japan Bachata Festival

Sep 22 2023 – Sep 24 2023

https://www.facebook.com/events/3576655205900497

Hotel Lungwood

Higashi Nippori 5-50-5 B2F, Arakawa City Tokyo, Japan, 116-0014

Description

The 11th edition of Japan Bachata Festival offers parties, workshops, performances, competition with national and international instructors, performers and dj’s.

Cost: Full Pass: ¥15,000

South Korea

Seoul Kizomba Competition

Sep 14 2023 – Sep 16 2023

https://www.facebook.com/events/872624597087640

Kyungsunghall

30, Sinchon-ro 16-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea

Description

The 4th edition of Seoul Kizomba Competition offers 13 hours of workshops, 3 night of parties and competitions with international performers, instructors and dj Blvck Skyle

Cost: Full Pass: €198

United States

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