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Freddy de Jesús Ortega Ruiz “Coco & su Sabor Matancero”
Born on December 7 he comes from a very humble family but full of lots of love and flavor.
Roots:
my dad played the guitar and serenaded all the women in the neighborhood, my mom loved to play and sing, she would take a pewter plate and improvise a güiro and start playing and singing hahahaha. I also had an uncle who was a singer of Mexican music (Rancheras) my first recording was in 1965 with the Sexteto Tropical.
That’s where I come from.
How many productions do you currently have?
In total I have about 45 productions with different groups, but with my Conjunto COCO Y SU SABOR MATANCERO I have 8 productions.
In your musical trajectory, which musicians have left their mark on you?
The first one was my debut in the professional field with Maestro Porfi Jimenez and the stars of Venezuela.
This was in 1974 where I had the joy of being the first Venezuelan singer to perform with Las Estrellas De Fania at the Nuevo Circo de Caracas.
And also to have accompanied great stars of Latin music with my Conjunto COCO Y SU SABOR MATANCERO.
Among them the Queen Celia Cruz, the Inquieto Anacobero Daniel Santos, Celio Gonzalez, Leo Marini, Nelson Pinedo, Lino Borges, Mundito Gonzales, Canelita Medina, Trina Medina Cheo Garcia, Memo Morales, Oscar D Leon and others.
Of the productions you have, which is the most significant?
One of them is the album entitled Coco y Su Sabor Matancero “Sabor Ritmo y Calidad” where the great singer and (sonero) José Alberto el Canario participates as director, chorus and co-producer.
And the other significant one is COCO Y SU SABOR MATANCERO CON “TODO” because there I managed to bring together several artists of the stature of Wilmer Lozano,
Mariana la Sonera de Venezuela, the comedian and singer El Moreno Michael and Rodrigo Mendoza, also the floor singers Luis Muñoz and my son Coco Ortega Jr.
How many productions have you participated in as an independent producer of your own?
The first was Yo Soy El Son Cubano, Coco y Su Sabor Matancero en Concierto, a Gozar con Mi Son Cubano, Coco y Su Sabor Matancero Original, Coco y Su Sabor Matancero Tremendo Comban and Coco y Su Sabor Matancero “Con todo”.
Where are you currently living and how do you see the music scene there?
At the moment I am in Caracas Venezuela
At present, as in all parts of the world, we musicians have been the most affected since the work has declined too much, but we hope that with God’s favor things will open up little by little and that we will become aware that this is not a game and that we have to take care of each other.
Have you been in the best time of your life and what do you miss the most?
What I miss most is the era of the 70s, 80s, 90s.
When we played in three and four places on the same night.
Tell us about your last production?
As I told you, I had the pleasure of bringing together first class singers and the result was Coco y Su Sabor Matancero “Con Todo” (With Everything).
Coco y Su Sabor Matancero (ft: Rodrigo Mendoza) – Margot, tell us about this song?
Let me tell you that this song Margot is a Venezuelan waltz pasaje of which three versions have been made, the first interpretation was made by a great representative of our Venezuelan Music as it was Don Mario Suarez, then it was made by a great Peruvian musician Don Lucho Macedo.
And the most resent by Coco and its Matancero flavor and the person selected to interpret it was one of the great singer (sonero) Rodrigo Mendoza for his great interpretative quality of our Latin Music.
Do you miss Venezuela, your homeland?
The time I was living in the United States I missed daily my dear and always loved Venezuela, now I am in my homeland Venezuela.
What are we currently expecting from Coco & su Sabor Matancero?
My most recent production titled “Un Guaguancó Páramo” which was released on December 16, 2021.
“Un Guaguancó Pá mi Barrio” by Angel Flores, a song that brings together eight great
manages to bring together eight great exponents of our Latin music.
Performers:
Coco Ortega Jr.
Mariana “La Sonera de Venezuela”.
Angel Flores
Yorjan Cardona
Jimmy El León
Marcial Isturiz
Rodrigo Mendoza
Arrangement and Musical Direction:
Félix Guzmán “Guachafa”
Members Coco y Su Sabor Matancero:
Coco Ortega general director – singer, minor percussion
Andrés Romero “Tapón” – Trumpet
Cesar Guares “El Guaro” – Trumpet
Félix Guzmán “Guachafa” – Bass guitar
Franklin Infante – Piano
Igor Cochyze- Timbalito
José Araujo – Tumbadora – Singer
Coco Ortega Jr. – Singer
Yorjan Cardona – Singer
Backing Vocals:
Carlitos Guzmán
Eloy Blanco
Special guest:
Leo Pérez – Flute
Article of Interest: Fabián Rosales Araos Chilean singer-songwriter, native of the city of Valparaiso
Edwin “El Calvito” Reyes el Sonero de la Sangre Nueva “Amor de Actualidad”
“El Sonero de la Sangre Nueva”
For International Salsa Magazine by the hand of www.SalsaGoogle.com is pleased to present again a singer of the new generation that is growing by leaps and bounds creating his own style and leaving footprints in the music industry in these new times of many difficulties that we all know and have learned to cope with hard work, we refer to Edwin “El Calvito” Reyes better known as “El Sonero de la Sangre Nueva”.
Undoubtedly, today, considered by legends and colleagues of the salsa genre, as one of the fastest-growing exponents, projecting and establishing his brand, steadily and worldwide; Winner of the 2019 Paoli Award, as Tropical Revelation of the Year, he is Edwin “El Calvito” Reyes.
Born on April 19, 1974, he had his childhood in a humble 20-foot square wooden house and graduated as an Electrician from the Vocational High School in his beloved Trujillo Alto in May 1992. He then graduated with a degree in Tele-Communication from Sacred Heart University in P.R. This 2020, “El Calvito” is scheduled to finish his Master of Science, with a major in Entertainment Business, at Full Sail University in Orlando, FL. (Entertainment Business, Master of Science).
Today, the collaboration between emerging artists has made a change in the salsa world, worldwide. An extremely positive and general change, where radio broadcasters, DJs. have made their modifications, to be up to date, creating a much-needed balance in Salsa, which is still dominated by the classic.
However, the salsero listener also asks for songs to learn and make them his own. For that and more, we bring you this new collaboration.
A song for the listener, and with “swing” for the dancer. In short, daring.
Our friend, Edwin “El Calvito” Reyes & Lluvia y Sus Soneros
(One of the most emblematic and colorful salsa singers in Colombia) join forces to delight us with a fresh and daring song; a fusion of lilting rhythms, loved around the world;
La Cumbia and La Salsa, in the form of the song “Amor de Actualidad”.
AMOR DE ACTUALIDAD, written by the sensational composer Edgardo Irizarry, in conjunction with the Chilean, based in Medellin, Robert Requena, who also served as the arranger of this, joining the voices of these exponents of modern salsa and fusing the rhythms of Cumbia and Salsa, for this song.
AMOR DE ACTUALIDAD, is about a virtual love between two people who have never seen each other in person, but live their romance through social networks.
AMOR DE ACTUALIDAD unites two voices from different countries, two salseros with a high desire to succeed, and above all respect for the genre and its pioneers.
What’s left? Well, YOUR SUPPORT and DIFFUSION.
Let’s hope you like it.
For Contracting Edwin “El Calvito” Reyes:
CON CLASE RECORDS
Office: WhatsApp: +1-912-980-8476
E-mail: [email protected]
Bio: www.ElCalvitoReyes.com/Biografia
Follow him on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/EDWINELCALVITOREYES
For Booking Lluvia y Sus Soneros:
Office: WhatsApp: +57 312 2165743
E-mail: [email protected]
Follow her on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9QsgPGETMBW0BarPecY58w/featured
May God watch over you all, and may health be your best ally in these difficult times.
We literally admire your work and dedication to salsa.
Respectfully yours,
Edwin “El Calvito” Reyes & Lluvia y Sus Soneros
Note: Track has been sent in MP3 from the offices of Con Clase Entertainment. If anyone would like the track in WAV, please contact [email protected] or [email protected] and request it directly.
Latin Parties With “Sabor” In Vienna
Austria turns its capital into the most Salsera in Europe this first month of the year
Every year Vienna (Capital of Austria) becomes the center of the Salsero movement of the country and Central Europe. International festivals of the genre, dance academies, and Latin music clubs are found day by day with greater frequency. For this reason, today, I will inform you of four Latin events that will take place this month in the Austrian territory so that you can start with Sabor in January 2022.
Cuban Salsa Weekend
Billie’s Studio brings one of Vienna’s most fancy Cuban Salsa festivals in its tenth edition. These are two days of large workshops adapted to the level of each dancer or Salsa lover. Its classes vary in style, going from partner work to the rhythm of Timba to New York On2, Son, and Rumba style.
The Afro-Cuban movements will also be developed in the multiple levels of these workshops as well as the dance in Rueda and the like, expanding in this way to the maximum the skills and techniques of the Salseros movements always hand in hand with the musical key.
Even if you are a beginner or a professional dancer, the environment will always be enthusiastic due to the master classes of each of the trained instructors led by the Cuban dancer Osmani Segura.
This dance professional was born in Havana (Cuba). From an early age, he got into dance and was a member of several dance companies on the Caribbean island, which allowed him to perfect each of the Afro-Cuban rhythms such as Rumba, Mambo, Casino, and others.
He began teaching dance lessons in 2002 in his native country and later did it in Germany in 2006. Since 2010 he has shared his knowledge at Salsa Congress and festivals in Europe and the rest of the world.
Vienna Cuban Salsa Weekend will be exclusive and incredible from January 29th to January 30th, and its epicenter will be at Capistrangasse 10, 1060. The program will be comprised of Saturday, the day in which you will learn the body movements to the rhythm of the fusion of Timba and Salsa Casino, while Sunday will be full of Son and Timba. Prices range from 79 euros (Day Pass) and 129 euros (Full Pass).
Salsa and Bachata Saturday
Saturday nights are Salsa and Bachata at the Mi Barrio Bar/ Restaurant. In this Latin music restaurant, the essence and richness of the ingredients of South American food/ drink is respected, which makes the gastronomic offer a break in the traditional and common schemes of Vienna, and establishes a unique representation of the culture.
In Mi Barrio, health and safety are a priority, so reservations are required. You must use a mask (the staff also use masks), as well as there is disinfection of surfaces (mandatory) by the staff after each visit, and if you prefer, you can sit in an outdoor area owned by the premises. To access the site, you must be vaccinated or present the result of recovered and analyzed by PCR.
On Saturday, January 15th from 8 PM to 2 AM the Vienna Bachata Night season begins on the great dance floor with teachers Jorge & Azahara brought directly from Spain, and mixing the great hits (80% Bachata and 20% Salsa) will be DJ Kty & DJ Dani.
The workshops begin at 8 PM and end at 10 PM giving way to the big party until 2 AM. The cost of the party plus the drink is € 12 and the party alone is € 9. Mi Barrio is located in Münzwardeingasse, 10 on the first floor on the left in the large function room “El Halle”.
Salsahouse Perfect Night
Salsahouse is a salsa dance studio with plenty of room for fun with friends. His philosophy about Salsa lies in the meaning of joy when dancing in this genre. Dancing with the heart, you can immerse yourself in tranquility and closeness with like-minded people. This Tuesday, January 11th, from 8 PM to 10 PM, you will be able to consolidate and learn new dance steps with the start of Salsahouse Perfection Night in a safe setting. Salsahouse is at Märzstraße 105, Top 50 / Hofhaus 1150 Vienna. Try to check in with your partner and bring your drink.
Salsahouse Featuring Mi Barrio
Salsahouse and the Mi Barrio bar come together to create the fourth Salsa event in Vienna for two consecutive days.
On Sunday (January 9th), from 6 AM to 10 AM, the first event called SalsaYuno will be held. For four hours, DJ Lorenzo will play the best Salsa songs and will continue until the buffet brunch (with Latin American delicacies) at noon mixing the fusion between Salsa and Bachata.
Then, on Monday (January 10th) at 1:30 PM, you will have the opportunity to get in shape on the dance floor starting from zero with the Basic Cuban Salsa Intensive 1. This workshop with a high level of Salsa will continue every Monday following until the end of the month (four nights) at the Bar/ Restaurant Mi Barrio.
Live The Salsero Rhythm In Asia
Thailand and Hong Kong are the two countries on the Asian continent that begin January with the sound of Salsa
2022 starts in Asia to the Salsero rhythm with Dance Classes and a Festival. Thailand (located in Southeast Asia) is the first country to hold a Latin music festival after two years of cessation of social events due to the pandemic. Also, Hong Kong does its part, announcing the new season of Salsa Classes from the first week of this month. So don’t wait any longer and keep reading to find out the details of each event related to Latin music.
Koh Samui Latin Festival (4th Sensual Edition)
Koh Samui is the third largest island in Thailand. It has beautiful beaches and is located on the southern coast of the country. In this main island destination, the Koh Samui Latin Festival will take place in its fourth sensual edition at the Resort & Hotel Fair House Beach.
This one-of-a-kind festival with Latin morning beach parties (Four days), nightly training camps, workshops (from 10 AM to 5 PM), social dances, and themed shows (starting at 11 PM) with professional DJs will begin on Thursday, January 13th from 9 AM and will end on Sunday, January 16th at 4 PM.
The dance floor for the entire festival is 2,700 square feet. The large living room is equipped with air conditioning, a light system, and a quality sound system.
The beach parties at sunset will also take place at the Fair House Beach Resort & Hotel between 5 PM and 8 PM specifically at the “Sea Paint Beach Bar” near the beach with DJs playing the international hits of Salsa, Bachata, and Kizomba hits in the chill-out style.
The price for the four days of the festival is $ 75 (Full Pass) and includes an official festival t-shirt, access to all workshops (excluding training camps), entry to the three theme and beach parties, the Jack & Jill, and the shows.
The event venue, Fair House Beach Resort & Hotel is located on a hillside right next to Koh Samui’s Chaweng Noi Beach. Within the vicinity of the hotel, you will find a wide range of shops, numerous restaurants, cafes, bars, and other entertainment places.
Venue: Fair House Beach Resort & Hotel. Koh samui 124-124 / 1-2 Moo 3 Tambon Bophut, Amphur Koh Samui Suratthani 84320, Thailand
Salsa After Work
For eight years (2014) the Rula Live bar has delivered its premises to Salsa every Monday from 8 PM with free Salsa classes at all levels with Dance With Style. This Monday, January 3rd at 8:30 PM is the start of Afro-Caribbean dance lessons from beginners to advanced dancers. Then, the dance floor is open between 9 PM and 1:30 AM. Rula Live is at 58-62 D’aguilar Street, Lan Kwai Fong, Central, Hong Kong on the ground floor.
You can access this Latin event wearing masks throughout the party and hand sanitizers are available in different areas of the establishment. The dress code is elegant, so T-shirts, shorts, sportswear, and flip-flops are prohibited. Admission is also free but you must consume at least two drinks to enjoy the free Salsa classes.
Dance With Style is a Hong Kong dance, events, and entertainment company that stands out from its competitors by offering high-quality Salsa, Bachata, and Salsa Cubana instruction for all ages.
This company also brings Latin Vibes Salsa / Bachata Party every Wednesday at Bar / Restaurant Fire ‘N’ located at Shop #2, ground floor, cosmos building, 8 – 11, Lan Kwai Fong, Central, Hong Kong.
Admission is free and you have the right to a Bachata class at no cost. DJ Javed will mainly play Salsa Romántica with a mix of Bachata, Merengue, and other Latin rhythms from 8:30 PM to 1:30 AM.
Every Wednesday night after work you will enjoy a lot of Latin music in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, and if you are hungry you can enjoy its Thai menu. You must wear a mask at all times (except when eating / drinking) and sanitize your hands regularly. The dress code is elegant and lessons start on January 5th.