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Directory of Salsa Clubs in North America

Here you will find the directories of Clubs with Salsa events in North America.

CALIFORNIA

Alameda

Yoshi’s Trilliant Studios LLC Salsa With Juan
Just Dance Ballroom Zanzi Oakland La Peña Cultural Center
The UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall

Contra Costa

Vinnie’s Bar & Grill Sizzling Latin Dance Studio Rhythm and Flo
Allegro Ballroom and club Gaucho Brazilian Steakhouse & Nightclub Retro Junkie
Tip Top Ballroom

Los Angeles

The Granada LA  Steven’s Steak House   Room 2 Dance
ArtBox Studio By CrystalArts En Pointe Dance & Fitness PCH Club
The Mayan El Floridita Restaurant ViBE – dance studio & creative space
Ballet Hollywood MNR Dance Factory Soho Dance LA
VLounge Bar And Night Club La Clave Salsa Club Quiet Cannon
Black ‘N Blue The Victorian Ocean Towers
State Social House
Marin Salinas Seaside
Sausalito Seahorse Dance Arts Jeanne Robinson Deja Blue Soul Food Restaurant & Club

Orange

Sevilla Nightclub of Costa Mesa Club One Studio OC Salsa with Esteban Conde
Spectrum Dance Center LINE-X of South Coast

Riverside Craft Brewing Company

Sacramento Cantina Azteca Eagles Hall Aerie 9FOE

San Bernardino

The Canyon Salsa Cumbia & Bachata RhythmAddict Dance Studio Cosmos Taverna

San Diego

McCann Dance Sevilla Nightclub of San Diego
Tango Del Rey Queen Bee’s Art and Cultural Center

San Francisco

El Valenciano The Cigar Bar & Grill Space 550
Roccapulco Verdi Club Rockwell
DecoDance Bar Kimbara 1015 Folsom
Skylark Bar Bar Fluxus

San Mateo Motion Arts Center

Santa Barbara Leslie Sack Dance Studio

Santa Clara

Charley’s Bar LG Alberto’s Night Club Cascal Restaurant
Stone Stew 1 San Jose Center for the Performing Arts Aura Kitchen + Bar
Dance Boulevard Starlite Ballroom Studio M Ballroom Club

Ventura Studio M Ballroom Club

New York

The Bronx Havana Café

New York

Copacabana Nightclub Gonzalez y Gonzalez Birdland Jazz Club

Queens Nieves Latin Dance Studio

Chicago Vintage Bar

Las Vegas, Nevada Hard Rock Café

Worcester County Palladium

Fairfield County La Vista Bistro

Pinellas County Acropolis Greek Taverna – St. Petersburg

Houston Texas Sable Gate Winery

Sundays Are Salseros In London

5 Clubs to not stop dancing Salsa even on the last day of the week

Salsa parties don’t stop in London, its fusion of Caribbean rhythms with a subtle swing and a few drops of Latin folklore make this genre one of the most contagious and fun to dance as a couple or with friends.

For that, here we make a list of the best places to dance Salsa on the last day of the week and if you do it regularly you will obtain health benefits such as muscle toning, improvement of cognitive functions (memory and coordination), the release of stress, increased self-esteem through a positive and confident attitude, in addition to improving circulation and the physical appearance of the legs. Let’s start now!

Room 1 alternates Salsa & Bachata, while in Room 2, they present Kizomba starting at 8 PM
Room 1 alternates Salsa & Bachata, while in Room 2, they present Kizomba starting at 8 PM

We started with Medbar in Southampton. It’s the perfect place to drink, dine, and dance, as well as being one of the hottest hotspots in the heart of Oxford Street (50 Oxford St, Southampton SO14 3DP). Every Sunday from 6 PM is about Salsa, Bachata, and Kizomba. Beginner classes start at 6 PM, and advanced level lessons start at 6:45 PM. The value of each lesson is £8.

End the week with Medbar’s famous Latin nights and take advantage of the S.B.K social parties on Sundays from 7:30 PM until 2 AM.

Government-issued photo identification is required to access the bar.
Government-issued photo identification is required to access the bar.

A totally Latin atmosphere in London is the Salsa Soho Bar, Restaurant, and Nightclub, cataloged by many as one of the most authentic Latin music venues in the United Kingdom. Here you can enjoy the free Latin warm-up with Crossbody (LA) style Salsa classes for 45 minutes from 7:15 PM and continue with Salsa and Reggaeton lessons at all levels starting at 8 PM, you can also enjoy excellent South American dishes and 50 types of cocktails in this bar open seven days a week and located at 96 Charing Cross Rd since 1997. So live the experience of visiting Salsa Soho every Sunday and enjoy the Sundays X–perience until 2 AM with DJ José Luis. Admission is £5 after 8 PM. For more information visit their website. https://www.bar-salsa.com/soho

You can get there by train within 8 minutes of travel from Victoria
You can get there by train within 8 minutes of travel from Victoria

We continue with the Off The Cuff Live Music Bar located in the heart of Herne Hill (Arch 645, 301-303 Railton Road, Herne Hill, London SE24 0JN, UK). Voted by Mr. Hide magazine as one of the top five independent music venues in London, this bar offers one-hour Salsa Sessions every Sunday of the month from 6:15 PM to 7:15 PM, and the cost of admission is £10. Get fun the Sunday afternoon in the excellent company of Salsa.

During the weekly events there is a rotation with the best DJs in East London
During the weekly events there is a rotation with the best DJs in East London

We now walk through Juju’s Bar and Stage open six days a week. This place with a wide variety of events brings Latin parties every Sunday night for seven hours with DJ Javier “La Maquina De Cuba” and the Sambroso Sambroso dance academy.

Admission is free and starts from 4 PM to 11:30 PM. Juju’s Bar and Stage  is located at Ely’s Yard, 15 Hanbury Street, London, E1 6QR.

And in November! This prestigious space will play host to the EFG London Jazz Festival, London’s largest annual event, acclaimed for showcasing talent from around the world. This year the constellation of established and emerging stars will be intoxicating starting on Sunday, November 13th with the presentation of Cuban artist Yuri Hernández, who organically entered Latin Jazz in 2020 with the single Loco Soñador. DJ Flecha (Joel Verdecia) will also perform in this presentation. The ticket costs £8.50 and the sets will be distributed as follows 6 PM – 8 PM and 9:30 PM – 11:30 PM. Get your tickets and don’t miss out on the EFG London Jazz Festival from November 11th to November 20th.

Bar Salsa Temple is located on Victoria Embankment, Temple, London WC2R 2PH, United Kingdom
Bar Salsa Temple is located on Victoria Embankment, Temple, London WC2R 2PH, United Kingdom

We end this tour at Bar Salsa Temple. Every Sunday is Cuban hits night. Relive the Havana of Puros by the River Thames! DJs Jorge Andre & DJ JJ Latin mixes the most recognized songs of yesterday and today from Timba, Salsa Cubana, Cubatón, and Bachata. Free Beginner Salsa Classes start at 6 PM, one-hour Sensual Bachata lessons start at 7 PM (£7), and Intermediate Cuban Salsa (Salsa Rueda) instruction is at 8 PM (£7).

Bar Salsa Temple is one of the largest Latin clubs in the country and is located on the Embankment, London. Join and experience the flavor of Cuban Sundays until 2 AM.

Where To Go Dancing Salsa In Sydney?

Seductive Afro-Cuban music comes to life in the Australian capital every night of the week

You probably already knew that a lot of Salsa is heard and danced in Australia. But, have you ever wondered, which are the best places to go Salsa dancing in Sydney? Here, we’ve rounded up six of our favorites.

ESTABLISHMENT BAR

At Establishment Bar
At Establishment Bar, you can have your drink in the garden surrounded by abundant latticework and greenery

Salsa Tuesdays are back at the Establishment Bar! This iconic Sydney spot is unique and sophisticated. It has narrow spaces, a 42-meter-long marble bar, and columns lining the walls that recreate the style of ancient Greece.

Establishment Bar with its lush lighting offers its attendees Afro-Caribbean music on Tuesday nights with live bands, dance shows, DJ playing Salsa, Bachata, Merengue, Reggaeton & Bossa Nova until 3 AM, and live percussion. Weekly you will learn basic concepts in the free Salsa class starting at 8 PM, in addition, to enjoying cocktails ($10) and mojitos ($12) all night so you can enter an authentic Latin American Rumba.

This multi-award-winning bar is located on the Ground Floor, 252 George St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia.

THE ARGYLE

Inside The Argyle you can also find El Camino Cantina
Inside The Argyle you can also find El Camino Cantina

Wednesday nights are from The Argyle! This two-floor club has been powering Sydney nightlife for fifteen years (2007).

This venue located at 18 Argyle St, Las Rocas, Sydney NSW 2000, has six bars, an iconic outdoor patio with spacious mini-environments to enjoy a Salsera night with the lineup of DJ Miro and his friends, as well as live bands in constant rotation.

These fun mid-week nights start at 7:30 PM to 1 AM and are $10 (includes a Salsa lesson). The dress code is casual, and minors are not allowed after 9 PM.

THE COLLAROY

The Collaroy has $14 happy hour cocktails from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.
The Collaroy has $14 happy hour cocktails from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Friday nights are Salseras at The Collaroy! Located right on the beachfront at 1064 Pittwater Road, Collaroy, New South Wales, Australia, this restaurant/bar with live entertainment and DJs downstairs on weekends stays open until 3 AM.

On Fridays from 8 PM to 9 PM, they offer Salsa classes (free) and from 10 PM the Latin party starts until 3 AM with live percussion and a DJ playing Afro-Cuban melodies, urban music, and Bossa Nova.

The Collaroy has an open-air terrace with a magnificent panoramic view of the peninsula’s north.

LATIN DANCING UNDER THE SAILS – BROADBEACH

Latin Dancing Under The Sails may change its date due to weather
Latin Dancing Under The Sails may change its date due to weather

Salsa takes over Saturdays at The Oasis Shopping Center! Every last Saturday of the month the LatinMania team brings the Latin Social Dance event outdoors at the Oasis shopping center located in Broadbeach Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia with music provided by DJs specialized in Salsa, Timba, Bachata, Merengue, and Salsaton from 7 PM to 10 PM.

The event is free and this month the theme will be Halloween. So don’t miss this opportunity to dance Salsa in Sydney with Colombian-born instructor Alejandro Barriga next Saturday, October 29th.

PLANT 4 BOWDEN

Plant 4 Bowden was born out of a vision for a thriving community and a passion for environmental sustainability
Plant 4 Bowden was born out of a vision for a thriving community and a passion for environmental sustainability

Every first Sunday of the month is Salsero at Plant 4 Bowden! This place is 100% green and adheres to international standards for green building design earning a 5-star rating for its operations.

Plant 4 Bowden, characterized by its environmental sustainability, presents its Salsa nights every first Sunday of the month from 4:30 PM to 10:30 PM with food, drink (local craft beer from barrel), Salsa, Bachata, and Kizomba along with wonderful musical shows on the ground floor. The ticket price is $20 at the box office, and it is located at 5 Third St, Bowden SA 5008, Australia.

The magic of Salsa in this space happens surrounded by greenery with ample indoor seating and outdoor areas.

SALSA IN THE PARK

There is no better time than now. Go out dancing Salsa today in the Park (Sydney – Australia)
There is no better time than now. Go out dancing Salsa today in the Park (Sydney – Australia)

The second Sunday of every month is a Salsa immersion in the Park! Salsa in the Park  is a free event that offers 3 hours of Latin music and social dancing outdoors at El Pabellón del Norte, 95 Marine Parade, Broadwater Parklands, Southport next door to the revolving chapel adjacent to North/Smith Street.

The half-hour lesson starts at 3 PM, and then the Social Dance continues until 6 PM with music provided by top DJ’s mixing old and new Salsa, Bachata, Merengue, Cha Cha, and more.

Who can attend? The whole family and their pets. No experience is required. What are the benefits? Meet new friends, you’ll get fit, improve your mental health and coordination, and stay active. When? The next date is Sunday, October 9th.

Directory of Salsa Clubs in North America

Los Angeles
1.- The Mayan 

Salsa en el Mayan
FRI SEP 10 2021 AT 09:00 PM TO SAT SEP 11 2021 AT 02:00 AM
Los Angeles, California | Los Angeles

Tickets
USD 45

2.- VLounge Bar And Night Club

Details

Tony Vega
Vlounge Bar and Night Club, Los Angeles (LA), CA, US

Venue
Vlounge Bar and Night Club
6101 Reseda Boulevard
91335
Los Angeles (LA), CA, US

Additional details
Price: US $100.00
Doors open: 21:00

3.- La Clave Salsa Club

Salsa Bachata Group Classes Discounts
Group Classes at La Clave every Thursday, 11502 Ventura Blvd Studio City

Monthly Pass Discounted $50.00 per 8 classes, Includes the Dancing after. Classes: Salsa 8pm / Bachata or Chachacha 8:50pm

Available at The Club on Thursdays!

San Diego
4.- Sevilla Nightclub of San Diego

Bachata Tuesdays | Sevilla Nightclub San Diego

BACHATA NIGHTS

DJ HUSH IN THE MIX

DOORS OPEN 8 PM

BACHATA CLASS

PART ONE 8.15PM

PART TWO 9.15

NIGHT ENDS 2 AM

353 5TH AVE | GASLAMP QUARTER

INFO AND RESERVATIONS 619.245.1138

TAUGHT BY INDIGO ENTERPRISE

COVER CHARGE $15

GUEST LIST BEFORE 10 PM ENTRANCE DISCOUNTED $10

www.sdbachata.com // www.sevillanightclub.com

San Francisco

5.- The Cigar Bar & Grill

Bachata Sundays – at CIGAR BARMonthly Bachata Sunday at Cigar Bar – every 1st Sunday!
About this Event
Inessence presents Bachata Sundays: Bachata & salsa class, social dancing, food & drinks. This party will be once a month (1st Sunday), with the next one happening on September 4th.NEW LOCATION: the San Francisco famous Cigar Bar. It will be a night filled with bachata, salsa, y más. Come end your weekend dancing the night away! Smoke-free on Sundays.Indoor dancing & outdoor patio dancing.PLEASE SUPPORT THE BAR & KITCHEN so we can keep this beautiful venueTime:
*Doors open at 6:45pm* Salsa Class (beginner friendly): 7pm – 8pm

*Bachata Class (beginner friendly): 8pm – 9pm

*Social dancing: 9pm – 12:45am

Full bar / 2 Dance Floors / 21+

Tickets:
We highly encourage purchasing your tickets in advance!

$15 online presale (ends Sunday at 4:30pm 9/4)

$25 at the door

(NO refunds)

Location:
Cigar Bar & Grill, 850 Montgomery St. San Francisco, California

For more info:
www.inessencedance.com

@inessencedanceco

6.- El Valenciano

Latin ednesdays at El Valenciano

Latin Wednesdays at El Valenciano SF! Every Wednesday evening in the heart of SF’s Mission District we offer Bachata and Salsa Lessons at 8 PM followed by dancing at 9 PM! Full Kitchen and Bar serves delicious meals and cocktails… Pre-Sale Tickets only $12 via Venmo and $15 at the door.
Spring/Summer Special: $10 after 10 PM
Venmo ID: Gabriel-Romero-18
Code: 9190

Long Beach

7.-  PCH Club

Dance classes every Thursday

8PM BACHATA
8:45PM SALSA
9:30PM DANCING TILL CLOSE!

Oakland

8.-  Yoshi’s

JUAN ESCOVEDO ALL STARS

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022
DOORS: 7:30 PM / SHOW: 8:00 PM

BUY TICKETS
$26-$64

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022
DOORS: 9:45 PM / SHOW: 10:00 PM

BUY TICKETS
$26

Juan Escovedo has released his first solo CD, THE J, on November 8, 2021, at his official record release party with two sold-out shows in Oakland. This CD elevates your soul with a masterfully crafted sound and rhythm meticulously created with an orchestra of seasoned sound that promises to take your breath away. Angel, the first single, features singer-songwriter El DeBarge with Martin Kember from Color Me Badd. Raphael Saadiq plays bass on two songs, Eddie M plays saxophone on two songs, and Andy Fargas of Santana sings on another piece. The video Angel was released on December 1!

Juan has toured, performed, and recorded with many artists, including Prince, Tony Toni Tone, Miguel, El Chicano, Con Funk Shun, Patti LaBelle, Amerie, Chingy, Jody Watley, Lou Bega, MC Hammer, Lionel Richie, En Vogue, El DeBarge, Freddie Hubbard, Barry White, Herbie Hancock, Cyndi Lauper, Teri Lynn Carrington, Bobby McFerrin, Tito Puente, Cheryl Lynn, Raphael Saadiq, Bobby Womack, his sister Sheila E., and, still, his father, Pete Escovedo. Juan tours, writes, and records as a solo artist with his father’s Latin Jazz Orchestra and The E Family: his father, his brother, Peter Michael Escovedo, and his sister Sheila E. Produced and arranged by Peter Michael Escovedo, The E Family’s latest CD, Rhythm of the Night, is a collection of nine “Old School” Soul & R&B hits, re-arranged and transformed into an explosion of Latin Jazz articulated through a fourteen-piece Latin Jazz Orchestra. The album features guest vocalists Peter Michael, Simon Russel, Sy Smith, Sheila E., Peter Michael, and Debi, as well as Escovedo’s great grandchildren.

Costa Mesa
9.- Sevilla Nightclub of Costa Mesa

Bachata Sundays @Sevilla In Oc
Learn & Dance Bachata With The Best Dancers & Teachers In Orange County!

About this Event

We Invite You To Our New Venue For Bachata & A Sprinkle Of Salsa At Sevilla Night Club In OC.

Don’t Know How To Dance Bachata, Thats OK! We Offer An Amazing Paid Bachata Intro Class With Professional Dance Instructors.

Doors Open At 430pm With A Intro-2-Bachata Class. Then We Have A Fun Open Level Bachata Class At 5:30pm. No Partner Or Experience Needed! $10 For One Class or $15 For Both. (Pay At The Event)

Music Starts at 530pm Till 9pm With DJ Aragon & DJ Zonik

Free Cover For Dancing (Class Not Included)

Food & Bar All Day | Free Safe Parking. Dancing Till 9pm | 21 & Over Night

Sevilla | 1870 Harbor Blvd, Costa Mesa Ca 92627

Find Us On Instagram!

https://instagram.com/cielodanceevents?utm_medium=copy_link

Alhambra

10.- The Granada LA

FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 2ND
Salsa Room with DJ MORENO & DJ PICOSO
Bachata Room with DJ KENNY
Reggaeton/Hiphop on patio with DJ MIRO & DJ SMALZ
Group Dance Classes:
8:30pm Salsa 1 with Kayla & Rosanna
8:30pm Salsa 2 with Hector & Jade
9:30pm Bachata with Hector
(Prepaid $12 per class or $15 at door)

Mountain View

11.- Alberto’s Night Club

Hot Salsa Fridays With Pantea – Alberto’S Night Club

HOT SALSA FRIDAYS EVERY FRIDAY with Pantea Salsa Lessons All Levels Doors open 8:00 pm 8:30 pm Beginner 9:30 pm Intermediate 10:15 pm Social Dancing No Partner Necessary DJ SayNoMore 21 and Up. A cool bar lounge located in Mountain View with a great instructor and chill atmosphere. Plenty of seating, a full bar, and live bands of Friday nights. Music is a mix of salsa and bachata, with a sprinkling of cha cha and merrengue. Established in 1992, Alberto’s quickly became one of the best nightspots in the bay area. Lore has an unknown musician at the time, Marc Anthony, once played at the club. Alberto’s continues to be the goto place for Salsa, Bachata, dancing and Latin music. It caters to a diverse audience who come to hear and learn musical styles from salsa to tango.

INFO:
When:September 2 @ 7:15pm – 9pm
Where:Alberto’s Night Club, 736 W Dana St., Mountain View,
Price:$10

Richmond
12.- Allegro

Salsa Bachata Social every Sunday

Latin Saturdays at Allegro. See flyer for details.

DETAILS
Date: September 3
Time: 8:00 pm – 1:00 am
VENUE
Allegro Ballroom 12012 San Pablo Avenue Richmond, CA 94805 United States Montclair.

13.-  The Canyon

**SATURDAY @ THE CANYON**
9:30-2AM SALSA CUMBIA BACHATA Y MAS with SUPER DJ RUMBERO! Great Food & Full Bar! Air Conditioning! Huge Dance Floor! Great Sound & Lighting! Plenty of Seating and Lots of Free Parking! $10 B410PM & $15 After, cash only! 5060 E N Montclair Plaza, upper level next to Macy’s (enter from Moreno St) 21+
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**SABADO @ THE CANYON**
9:30-2AM CUMBIA SALSA BACHATA Y MAS con SUPER DJ RUMBERO! $10 antes de las 10PM y $15 despues, solo efectivo! 5060 E N Montclair Plaza, 2do piso lado de Macy’s (entrada por Moreno St) 21+

Commerce

14.-  Steven’s Steak House

Live Salsa Friday at Stevens Steak House

Live Music with Sangria every Friday at Stevens Steak House.

DETAILS
Date: September 2
Time: 8:00 pm – 2:00 am
VENUE
Stevens Steak and Seafood House Restaurant, 5332 Stevens Pl Commerce, CA 90040 United States

Los Gatos

15.-  Charley’s LG

SALSA NIGHT with Salsa Lesson, Live Salsa Band & Salsa DJ

Charley’s Bar LG is excited to bring you SALSA/LATIN NIGHTS (Salsa, Bachata, Reggaeton) every Thursday! Super fun night of dancing at the beautiful Charley’s in downtown Los Gatos!

DJ Luis Medina (of KPFA Radio) will be spinning the top Latin songs to keep the dance floor packed! The live salsa band CARLOS XAVIER (Does Mark Anthony & Originals) will take the stage at 9pm!

Lessons – all levels welcome from 8-9pm
No partner needed (we rotate)
Full Bar
Newly remodeled
Large, Gorgeous, Smooth, Hardwood Dance Floor
High Quality Sound Equipment
Air Conditioning
On-Site, Free, Lighted Front & Back Parking
Elevator Access
Outdoor Patio with Heaters
Fun & Friendly Atmosphere
Live Latin/Salsa Band & DJ
Playing a mix of salsa and bachata, with a sprinkling of Reggaeton & Cha Cha.
Doors open at 6pm
Happy Hour 6-8pm
Dance Lessons 8-9pm
Social Dancing 9pm-1am
$20 Cover charge
https://salsagoogle.com/tickets/
21+

Earl Miranda and Ric Feliciano talk about the Latin Rhythm Boys and its history

Here we have Miranda and Feliciano

Good afternoon, we have here Earl Miranda, musical director of the Latin Rhythm Boys, and Ric Feliciano, writer and arranger for the group. Nice to meet you guys. It’s a pleasure to have you here.

Hi, Karina. It’s great to see you. We’re doing great.

Earl Miranda, Henry Miranda, and Yomo Toro

Okay, wonderful. This project began with your father, Mr. Miranda, who was at the head of the group. What did you and your brother Henry learn the most from your father? How did you develop a love for music?

This all started when we were just kids. We had a lot of family celebrations like Christmas and my father’s band always came and play until three or four o’clock in the morning. My mother made food. Music was always very important to all of us from the beginning. When my father died in 1969, my brother started playing for some bands and I started working as a DJ until it got to the point where we got together and decided to start this whole project together.

Around 2003 or 2004, we contacted our cousin Ric Feliciano to ask him to join us. We started to develop a new salsa style. Ric came with the salsa flavor, while we had the jíbaro flavor, so we brought those two things together to start making music.

Mr. Feliciano, do you have anything to add?

Yes, I am a Boricua from New York, that is to say, a Nuyorican as people say here. Back in the 80’s and 90’s, I grew up listening to the music of Hector Lavoe, Mon Miranda, Willie Colón, among others. I am a trombonist and also like trombanga, which is the music of Mon Rivera and Willie Colón which involves placing trombones at the front of the group so that the sounds are very heavy. That is the style of the Latin Rhythm Boys, which seeks to look to the future, but honoring the stars of yesterday. Since we have three or four trombones and a very particular singing style, many people say we sound like La Fania, including Hector Lavoe’s timbalero, who tells us that our style reminds him a lot of the 70’s and 80’s.

When I listen to your music, it sounds a lot like old school salsa. Why choose that specific style?

For me, that style represents the story of which we come from. My family and his father come from Puerto Rico and moved to Hawaii. In 1963, my father made his life in the United States, California, but he actually started his band in 1957, which was called Junior Miranda and The Latin Rhythm Boys. Then, my brother called it The Latin Rhythm Boys Orchestra.

We have added certain elements to make our music more modern, but many of the arrangements are typical of old school salsa.

Earl Miranda, Henry Miranda and other members of the band

How Earl, Henry, and Ric work together

Mr. Miranda, you are the musical director of the Latin Rhythm Boys and your brother Henry is the music producer. How do you work together?

(Mr. Feliciano answers the question) Well, I’m the arranger, so what we do is Earl and I write all our lyrics together. My family comes from a long line of jíbaros, but we also love salsa. That’s why we are what we are today.

(Earl Miranda’s answer) We are a great team because I have a lot of ideas and Ric applies them in a phenomenal way. Things work out even better than when I thought of them.

We’ve been invited to awards shows and films to make soundtracks in Hollywood. We’ve done some jingles for certain Hollywood and Netflix films.

Mr. Miranda, you said in an interview that jibaro is more like heart and soul, what did you feel when you listened to jibaro music as a child? Why is jibaro music so important to you?

This taste for jibaro music started when I was a child. This reminds me of when I was with my family, my uncles, my aunts, my cousins and other members. It is in my soul. However, we knew we had to evolve into something more relevant. That’s how we created the group and decided to mix new with old. We look to the future, but honor the past.

There are many family members in the orchestra. Would you say this is a family project?

I would say that myself, Henry, Ric and Ricky Castillo are part of the same family. Certainly, there are many members of the family, but many things change over time and members get older, so they withdraw from group. There are also many members who are not family, but they become family and become very necessary for the band.

Ric Feliciano playing the trombone

This question is for Mr. Feliciano. I understand that you joined the orchestra in 2003. How did you join the Latin Rhythm Boys?

I came to California in the 90’s and was part of a few bands here, but I was looking for something that might take me back to my roots. That’s when I heard about the Latin Rhythm Boys (laughs) and decided it was a project I could work on. It brought me get back to my family roots, but we also achieved a new sound.

Music is very important to the family. You have always listened to Jíbara and Puerto Rican music. Would you say that education and training is important for musicians?

Yes and no. Musical training is important on the one hand, but on the other hand I think that music just flows. For example, I’m not very good at reading music, but it’s here in my heart. I could perceive it, even if I don’t have a lot of training around it. I think that’s part of the beauty of it all. Well, Ric is a teacher, so he can offer you another view on this subject.

(This is Mr. Ric Feliciano) Indeed, I am a teacher and I’ve been teaching music for over 30 years, but I must tell you something. Education is not enough to be a good musician because there is a connection that cannot be taught through a class. I’ve had many students who do everything right in technical terms, but they don’t have the necessary flavor. Not everybody has that. I think there needs to be a balance between feeling, flavor and education.

Ric, Earl, and Henry singing and playing

Do you have to be Latino to have that flavor?

We have some guys in the band who aren’t Latino, but they get the swing. We can work with anyone regardless of their ancestry, as we’ve had Americans and Europeans who have everything we’re looking for. We give them the sounds and they have no choice but to imitate them (laughs).

Do you consider it more important to make original music than to do covers?

Absolutely. If you have the talent and vision in your head, everything flows. I think if a person has a song in his/her head, he/she is going to want to translate into reality that idea and play it for an audience to see its reaction. If the reaction is good, you think you’ve done something right.

(This is Mr. Feliciano) What we usually do is to play our own songs at 90 per cent and covers at 10 per cent to please the audience. In fact, many people ask us for certain songs that they think they’re not ours, when, in reality, they are our hits from many years ago.

Ric, Earl, and Henry performing

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