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Los Van Van Orchestra

European Union

Los Van Van Orchestra. The Flavor in Zurich

1960-1969

Vital to the success and peculiar sound of Van Van, was the career of its director Juan Formell. Before founding it on December 4, 1969, ventures as bassist in several groups, from the Orchestra of the Cuban Institute of Radio and Television, to several groups are and jazz, these multiple experiences conditioned their future.

Its passage by the Orquesta Reve marked a turning point in the search for the style I wanted to achieve. He tested his innovative spirit giving it some sound and format solutions.

It incorporates bass, organeta, electric guitar, violins and flute replaced the five by the system. The vocal work was replaced by mounting quartets own voices. This experiment served as a starting point for, once created the VAN VAN, their contagious rhythm patterns sit in popular dance music.

1970-1979

Earlier this decade important critics and connoisseurs of the subject could notice the successful future of the Van Van. Juan Formell maintaining the contributions made to the previous group (The Revé), enriched the set with other instruments such as percussion, that an exceptional and unique way, were weaving what would define as the SONGO.

This mode of address are elements taken from jazz and rock, it consists of a rhythmic design combined with a figurative percussion piano and bass. Then creating harmonic and melodic different timbres.

José Luis Quintana (Changuito), Raul Cardenas (the Yulo), Cesar Pedroso (Pupi), Fernando Leyva, Jesus Linares, Orlando Canto, José Luis Cortés (The rough), Julio Noronha, Gerardo Miró, William Sanchez, Jose Luis Martinez Miguel angel Rasalps (Lele), together with its director, explored all possible ways and then came to this rhythm that becomes the basis of its sound.

It is for these years that begin recording their first five albums and debuted on several international stages.

1980-1989

This represents an important period for the orchestra. They break their own style incorporating the bronco and cracking of the trombones sound. Turn introduced synthesizers, keyboards with multiple sound possibilities. The use of synthesized saxophone and electric violins draw much attention at the time. In addition to his recording material have new triumphs as: Báilalo eh! Ah! (1982), Come, see and move (1984), Havana itself (1985), Eso que anda (1986), We the Caribbean (1987), wanting (1988) is over, and finally Songo gives way to a new stage.

A hallmark of the group is the use of the picaresque, irony, manners in their songs. Becoming a sort of chronicle of the Cuban reality, his writings offer a social circumstance, themes that recreate the jocular of everyday life.

In these years his music transcends borders and Latin American venues like the Empire in London, England, Austria, Switzerland and Germany are witnessing a pace capable of passing the most skeptical of the dancers.

1990-1999

90 start with a tour around the country celebrating its 20 years, evolving into the contemporary timbre and go in search of more complex and preciosistas as the father expressions.

Their latest results leave no doubt that reach maturity. Pieces like “Give him cadela” and “That’s my problem” Disco Sugar (1993), “I am normal, natural” and “What a surprise” the latest in vivo (1994), “Let anger” and “De equals “Ay ampárame god (1995) and” This puts you bad head “and” Take her to your vacilón “Te puts the bad head (1997) are some of the records that predate came VAN VAN ( 1999) containing “Van Van arrived Permit”, “the black is cooking” and “Temba tomb timba”, works that have ravaged mercilessly in the context of salsa, for their contagious rhythm, joy and good taste. All retain the seal of the group even when using other orchestral resources.

2000

Thanks a work of more than thirty years with the Grammy award with Disco Van Van is here or Llego Van Van. Award for best salsa album recorded by soloists, duos and vocal and Instrumentalist groups. (It’s worth noting that the award received is not the Anglophone Grammy Latino) Such award is the result of its continued making magic for over thirty years.

Salsa in Berlin: The Best Clubs for Latin Music

Europe / Germany / Berlin

Salsa hit Europe like a pandemic, spreading from the jazz clubs in the big cities and hitting Germany in the 1980s. No wonder Salsa found so many followers – the Latin beats get directly under the skin and the rhythm moves hips and hearts just by itself. There is a sense of freedom in the music, and the widespread habit of Salseros asking Salseras for a dance makes it a piece of cake to meet new people in a relaxed and unrestrained atmosphere.

Berlin is famous for its nightlife and the immense diversity of scenes on offer for all kinds of people, tastes, and styles. Hence, it goes without saying that Germany’s capital has a thriving Salsa scene. Every year in October, it finds its peak during the three-day Berlin Salsa congress with famous Salsa stars from all over the world and around 6,000 participants.

But Berlin wouldn’t be the nightlife capital if it didn’t have a Salsa party every night of the week. Here are the best of the best Salsa parties in town to get hips swinging.

Havanna

Every Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday, Salsa-obsessed dancers can move their hips in Berlin’s leading Latino and Black music club Havanna. The parties are spiced up by a one-hour dance lesson beforehand and some instructed Merengue in between on up to four dance floors.

Table reservation: +49 (0) 176-216 77 012 | [email protected]

Schedules: Miércoles 21:00 | Viernes 22:00 | Sábado 22:00

Dirección: Hauptstraße 30, 10827 Berlín.
Havanna Berlin Photo 1

RED Ballroom

This wonderful location heats up the floor for Salseros every Tuesday and Saturday. There is a compulsory dance instruction session beforehand, and the parties are free and handy for a newcomer to Salsa. The size of the location and the attached restaurant give the parties a more intimate feeling and professional dancer Fernando Zapato is on hand to ensure the right Latin atmosphere for a party night.

Genthiner Straße 20 10785 Berlin – Germany
Phone: +49 (0) 30 3151 8618
Email: [email protected]

Clärchens Ballhaus

Clärchens’ Ballroom | (c) Clärchens Ballhaus

In an outstanding historical atmosphere, you can shake a leg every Monday. The so-called mirror hall is a secret tip in the Berlin club scene. Built in the late 1800s, the flair of the Wilhelminian era is still present in this location. Furthermore, it has a wonderful wooden dancing floor and is highly frequented by true Salseros in Berlin.

Auguststraße 24
Berlín
+49 30 2829295
@claerchens.ballhaus

Soda Club

Known for its immense parties, the Soda Club Berlin plays Latin and Cuban music every Sunday and Thursday. The four dance floors are impressive, and revelers can expect to find Mambo, Kizomba or Bachata DJs serving up an eclectic mix of these styles so dancers can switch things up throughout the night.

Address: Knaackstr.9710435 Berlin +49 30 44315155 +49 30 44315199
[email protected]

Beachmitte

Salsa parties at this location are organized by the Salsa dance school Cumbancha, which is located in Kreuzberg. They always draw in a huge crowd of Salseros and Salseras, where everyone kind of knows each other and which gives these parties a very familiar atmosphere, although the uninitiated should not be put off, these are friendly folks!

Caroline-Michaelis-Str. 8 10115 Berlin Tel. 030-4679 5997 Fax: 030-4140 8890

Mail: [email protected]

Monbijoupark

Monbijou Park | © Palickap/WikiCommonsThis is definitely the most beautiful location to dance in Berlin, although there is the small drawback that it is closed during the winter. That just heats the anticipation for the next spring, and, frankly, being outside in Berlin’s winter is a zany plan, even if you are dancing. So when winter starts to abate, and this open air location reopens its dance floor directly in front of the Bodemuseum on Museum Island, things start to swing. Even Tango and Swing lovers can enjoy their hobby; just visit their website for more details when they play which style of music.

Clubs Tour in Tennessee

North America / USA / Tenessee

Do you want to party in Tennessee? Then, this tour is made for you! It is the perfect opportunity to meet people and dance Latin tropical music all night in the best clubs of the moment.

The Rumba Room

The tour starts with The Rumba Room nightclub every Friday and Saturday from 9:30 pm to 3:00 am. Remember to bring your ID and try the mojitos. Guys first shot is on the house.

The Rumba Room is the first salsa nightclub located in downtown Memphis! Their mission is to introduce Latin culture to the Greater Mid-South through food, music, and dance.

The Rumba Room specializes in Latin food, tropical mixed drinks and live entertainment. They feature salsa lessons, live salsa bands, dance competitions, shows, concerts, after- parties, and reservations for private events.

THE RUMBA ROOM

There’s a swanky bar area, a colorful mural, a menu full of Cuban and Latin-inspired appetizers, and a large dance area that pulses with a salsa beat. Primarily a DJ-driven dance club, the Rumba Room offers salsa music every Friday and Saturday night, with an occasional live band featured. Free salsa lessons are offered both evenings starting at 09:30pm. On Friday nights starts at 07:00 p.m until salsa time. The minimum age is 21; entry for salsa nights is 18 and up; ladies over 21 are free until 10 p.m., and there’s a $10 cover for all others.

Website: www.memphisrumba.com Address: 303 S. Main Street, Memphis, TN 38103, USA.

FRIDAY

Bachateame Fridays

9:30pm – 3:00am Free bachata lesson at 9:30pm. Ladies free all night. Guys first shot is on the house.
The Rumba Room – Bachateame Fridays

SATURDAY

Salsa Saturdays

9:30pm – 3:00am Free lesson at 9:30pm. Best DJs in town.
The Rumba Room – Salsa Saturdays

Salsa Puerto Rican And Latin Cuisine

Explore the limits of your Nashville experience by dancing in this most important nightclub in Tennessee! You will know why Salsa is the queen of the parties and you will meet many people with the same passion as you for this tropical rhythm.

In January of 2013 Salsa Puerto Rican and Latin Cuisine opened its doors to the public in the heart of this city, bringing new flavors to Music City and adding the Caribbean taste to the great cultural variety of Nashville, with Latin dancing evenings and special events.

FREE Salsa Dancing Lessons are presented every Tuesday, starting at 8pm. Aquí el instructor Francisco te ensenara los pasos básico de la Salsa, si eres principiante, para que aprendas a bailar esta música con facilidad y adoptes este ritmo rápidamente. La meta de Francisco es que tú aprendas a bailar Salsa. Es sencillo, te divertirás y socializarás a la vez. No Cover. Free Parking.

Address: 818 Palmer Pl, Nashville, TN 37203, USA.
Website: www.salsarestaurantnashville.com

404 BAR & GRILL

No queuing, no stress, just one of the best experiences of your life in the nightlife town of Nashville. EVERY SATURDAY, Sexy Salsa Dancing, 08:00pm. As always, on the main floor, we will be playing the hottest mix of Salsa and Bachata with just a splash of Cha Cha, Merengue, and Cumbia. It’s a mix that is proven to keep you on the dance floor all night long, so join for great music, people, and a cool time!

Joining for a very special Havana Nights! They will also be opening up the back patio for Kizomba by Moonlight, a separate area strictly kizomba and some afrohouse. (Weather permitting)

It has a small parking lot, but there is also plenty of free parking in the lot across the street.

Ticket: 8,00 USD/per person
9:00pm Salsa Lesson
10:00pm-01:00am Open Dancing
$8 cover charge
Website: www.404barandgrill.net
Address: 404 Elysian Fields Rd, Nashville, TN 37211, USA.

IBIZA NIGHT CLUB

And finally, take a walk on Ibiza Nightclub. A Club with 11 years of experience and great reputation in South Nashville. Their owners are Colombians and they put 100% Latin music: Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, Reguetón, etc…, punctured by Djs. They have a great musical repertoire that walks you from the great old successes until the present time. You dance all night and the safety is best.

Parking: In the street or beach
Open: Thursdays – Saturdays: 21:00-03:00 & Sundays: 22:00-03:00
Address: 15128 Old Hickory Blvd, Nashville, TN 37211, USA.
Facebook: Ibiza Night club

Rey Ruíz visits the Salsa Museum and talks about his prolific career

The Salsa Museum is celebrating the tremendous and valuable support of Cuban singer-songwriter Reinerio Ruíz Santiago, known to the world as Rey Ruíz, whom I had the pleasure to interview along with El Rubio Boris on our show Salsamania.

The artist was not only in our facilities to tell us important details about his career and share some of his time with us, but he also granted us the honor of gifting us one of the suits he used to wear for several of his most important shows. We are very grateful for the distinction he has made with us, and now let us mention some of the most important topics we discussed with the salsa singer.

Rey posing for the camera — Cuban singer-songwriter Rey Ruiz posing for the camera

Rey’s life in Cuba

Rey sang since his childhood to the point that his parents said he sang songs without words and started imitating the sounds his father taught him. He began to study music in sixth grade in his native Cuba, but his interest went far beyond simple childlike curiosity, so his parents enrolled him at the music conservatory in Havana so that he could have a more formal training.

Soon after, he appeared on Cuban television and sang for the orchestras “La Riverside” and “Los Dadas” at the then Habana Hilton.

Rey’s beginnings in music

Among many interesting things, Rey told us that he left his country at the age of 24, turned 25 in Miami, and arrived in Puerto Rico at 26. Shortly after arriving in Miami, he took a salsa demo to a record label, since Puerto Rican salsa was experiencing a long boom at the time, so they advised him to choose that genre.

Then, he got down to work with his producer Toby Villarini, recently deceased, to create the album.

Following the success obtained, the record label asked him to move to Puerto Rico, where they got him an apartment for about six months so he could make a life there and focus on his music. He then began working with musical director Guillermo Calderón’s orchestra, until Rey felt confident enough to say that the orchestra was his about a year later.

In 1994, he released his second album ”Mi Media Mitad” and the cover includes a very young Rey on a mountain of salt posing for the camera in a beige outfit and with a big smile on his face. The arrangements were made by Ernesto Sánchez, who also passed away recently at a very young age.

What Ray Ruiz is doing now

When El Rubio and I wanted to know what Rey is doing now, the singer confessed that he had chosen a career in which work never ends and that always makes him seek progress. “You’re always looking for ways to produce something new and show people what you’re doing at the recording and show production level.” In fact, the day after the interview, on February 14, he had a concert to celebrate Valentine’s Day at the Lehman Center for the Performing Arts in New York City.

Johnny and Rey — Johnny Cruz and Rey Ruiz at the Salsa Museum

He told us that it was the first time he performed as a solo artist at this venue, something he wanted to do for many years and finally got it. Never before has he performed in New York without the company of another artist or orchestra, so he was very happy and excited about living that new experience in his career.

Opinions about the Salsa Museum

Rey Ruiz had to leave soon to make final arrangements for the next day’s show, but we could not let him go without asking for his honest opinion about the Salsa Museum. When we asked him, he told us that he loved the place and that seeing what the museum exhibits was like seeing history. The history of salsa and all the artists who have been part of that genre. He also said that being here was like going to school because, even he who has been in this business for so many years, he has learned a lot from what he has seen.

He concluded by saying goodbye and thanking us for the opportunity to share with us and be on our platform.

Latin Bayarea WebSite

North America / USA

Latin Bayarea WebSite

At present, the search for information about Latin music and its culture in California (USA) has been put into the technology, because it is a very practical tool. On the internet, you can find an online site where you can investigate practically everything: music, culture, entertainment, clubs and concerts. The Web site is Latin Bay Area.

Among its many events that advertise monthly is that of:

Mariah Parker’s Indo Latin Jazz Ensemble CD Release Concert

This concert celebrates the upcoming release of Mariah Parker’s new CD, Indo Latin Jazz Live in Concert.

According to Latin Beat Magazine, Mariah Parker’s Indo Latin Jazz Ensemble “blends the rhythmic syncopations of Latin jazz music with the entrancing, asymmetrical meters of East Indian rhythms resulting in first- class world music. Intriguing melodies that draw musical inspirations from the tempos of Brazil, Cuba, India, and Spain make for an uplifting serene yet passionate musical journey into an idealworld.”

Sunday, January 22, 2017, 7:00 PM Freight and Salvage

2020 Addison Street

Berkeley, California

Tickets: $24 in advance, $28 at the door

For more info, call (510) 644-2020 or visit www.thefreight.org

Featuring Mariah Parker (composition, piano, santur), Paul McCandless (woodwinds), Matthew Montfort (guitar), Kash Killion (bass, cello), and percussionists lan Dogole, Brian Rice, and Michaelle Goerlitz.

Indo Latin Jazz Live in Concert CD Release 1/20/17

Lanzamiento del CD "Indo Latin Jazz Live in Concert", 20/01/17 — Lanzamiento del CD “Indo Latin Jazz Live in Concert”, 20/01/17

In 2009, Mariah Parker launched her Indo Latin Jazz Ensemble with a sold- out debut concert at Yoshi’s in Oakland, California. Mariah’s new release for AncientFuture.com records, “Indo Latin Jazz Live in Concert,” captures the magic of that first performance, as well as subsequent Northern California concerts at the Freight & Salvage in Berkeley, the Throckmorton Theater in Mill Valley and a studio session at Bob Weir’s TRI Studios in San Rafael. These multi-track live recordings were painstakingly mixed and mastered over a seven-year period by veteran Ancient Future producer Matthew Montfort. Indo Latin Jazz Live in Concert is a follow-up recording to Sangria, Mariah’s debut CD, which received airplay on over 468 New World, Jazz, and Latin radio programs, and earned over 365 reviews and media placements, including two songs that ascended to the Smooth Jazz Now Top 100 Songs of 2009 Chart.

Bios Mariah Parker

(Composition, piano, santur) http://www.mariahparkermusic.com

“Parker, who holds a degree in music from UC Santa Cruz, wrote the eight instrumental compositions on this exquisite collection of pieces that fuse Latin rhythms with influences from South America and India with a dash of straight-up American jazz. It’s an intoxicating blend of East and West performed by musicians of astounding virtuosity. Like all the best jazz bands, this group is as disciplined as it is innovative, stopping on a dime when the composition calls for it and soaring into gorgeous landscapes of free association the next moment that are as pleasing as they are adventurous.

This is sophisticated stuff, an album of global fusion performed by a group with character, charisma and the confidence that comes across when world-class musicians at the top of their games come together and create magic in the here and now of a live performance.” -Marin Independent Journal

Mariah Parker has been playing music from the time she could reach the keys on the grand piano in her family home. While completing her degree in music at UC Santa Cruz, she worked with ethnomusicologist Fred Lieberman and drummer Mickey Hart on the “Planet Drum” project and became fascinated with the possibilities of bridging musical concepts from different traditions.

She has performed her original compositions in festivals in the US and Europe. A gifted composer and band leader, she released her first solo recording of her compositions, “Sangria,” in February of 2009. This release received extensive airplay and critical acclaim worldwide.

“Dazzling…. Parker’s subtle and sensuous sounds reflect exotic flavors of India, the Middle East and Latin America.” -Palo Alto Daily News.

Matthew Montfort (Scalloped Fretboard Guitar)

Recently recognized as one of the world’s 100 Greatest Acoustic Guitarists, Montfort is a pioneer of the scalloped fretboard guitar and the leader of the seminal world fusion music ensemble Ancient Future. He has performed concerts worldwide, including at the Festival Internacional de la Guitarra on the golden coast of Spain near Barcelona and the Mumbai Festival at the Gateway of India in Bombay.

Paul McCandless (Reed Virtuoso)

During a distinguished career spanning three decades, Grammy-winning woodwind virtuoso Paul McCandless has brought a soaring lyricism to his playing and composing that has been integral to the ensemble sound of two seminal world music bands, the original Paul Winter Consort and the relentlessly innovative quartet, Oregon.

A gifted multi-instrumentalist, McCandless has specialized in an unusually broad palette of single and double reed instruments that reflect his grounding in both classical and jazz disciplines.

lan Dogole (Global Percussion)

Ian Dogole is an accomplished bandleader, composer, and multi- percussionist who has recorded and performed with artists such as Hamza el Din, Tito La Rosa, Ancient Future, and Alex de Grassi on a wide variety of percussion instruments, including udu, cajon, hang, African talking drum, kalimbas, cymbals and dumbek.

Kash Killion (Bass, Cello)

Kash Killion plays cello, bass and assorted African and Middle Eastern stringed instruments, and has worked with Donald Byrd, George Cables, Billy Higgins, Cecil Taylor, John Zorn, Sun Ra, Butch Morris, George Lewis, Reggie Workman, and the Sun Ra Arkestra.

Brian Rice (Latin Percussion)

Brian Rice is a highly acclaimed musician specializing in Latin, Afro- Cuban, and Brazilian percussion who performs with acts such as Mike Marshall with Choro Famoso and the Antionio Calogero Quartet featuring Paul McCandless and Mike Manring.

Michaelle Goerlitz (Latin Percussion)

A talented percussionist with a focus on Brazilian, Afro Cuban, Venezuelan and Peruvian rhythms, Michaelle has played, recorded and toured with Mark Levine, Wayne Wallace, Houston Pearson, Denise Perrier, Joan Jeanrenaud, the Pickpocket Ensemble, Samba Rio, Novo Tempo, Bossa 5-0, and many others.