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Know The Best Latin Music Events In Spain During December

This month of vacation, you will have the opportunity to experience incredible concerts and festivals

In December, great festivals are celebrated in Spain that last from the beginning of Advent until New Year’s Day. Moderate, non-intrusive décor is ever-present in public spaces and homes during this exciting time of year. A wide range of music that goes from the traditional Spanish melody to Latin music (Salsa, Bachata, and Reggaeton) popular among the youngest will disperse throughout the Iberian country, and here I have summarized everything for you.

Salsa singer Yiyo Sarante will offer a concert in Girona for the first time at the Euphoria nightclub
Salsa singer Yiyo Sarante will offer a concert in Girona for the first time at the Euphoria nightclub

In Girona (a province located in the northeast of the autonomous community of Catalonia), the Dominican singer Yiyo Sarante will make his first appearance on December 2nd in the spaces of the Latin disco Euphoria https://www.facebook.com/EUPHORIALATINAGIRONA/?ref=page_internal (Sala Univers, Girona, Carrer del camp de les lloses, 8) at midnight to present his most recent singles Quiero Perderme Contigo, Llorarás, Eres Pasado, Demonio y Prohíbeme Verte as well as his greats classics Pirata, Maldita Primavera, Tierra Mala, Nos engañó a Los Dos y Tres Semanas. Tickets are already available and range from €30 (online) to €40 (box office). The minimum age to access this event is 18 years.

This same day (Friday, December 2nd) the Sevillian exponent of Bachata Dani J will give a concert in Madrid as part of his Abraxas Dancing Tour to celebrate the season. This concert will take place at the Cervantes Complex (Highway M206 Torrejón at Km 2.6, M-206, Km 2, 600, 28890 Loeches, Madrid) at 1 AM, and its doors will open at 10:30 PM with a workshop, followed by an hour of social dance to then continue with the concert, and close with the second social dance until dawn. Tickets can be purchased from €15 by clicking here. https://complejocervantes.com/

The workshops, parties, and socials will be held at the 8 Tiempos Dance School
The workshops, parties, and socials will be held at the 8 Tiempos Dance School

The third event that I bring you will take place in Zaragoza, the largest city in the autonomous community of Aragon in the northeast of Spain. The Zaragoza Dance Festival is a three-day celebration of tropical dance immersion with more than 30 Salsa, Bachata, and Kizomba workshops with great artists from Europe and Latin America in two simultaneous rooms, two nights of partying from 11 PM to 6 AM with DJ Tevez (Spain), DJ Sergio (Spain), DJ Shark (Cuba), DJ Antony Tarraxa (Italy), and DJ Enzo (Spain), as well as the concert of the world star of the song DANI J on Saturday night. The festival will take place from December 16th to December 18th at the facilities of the 8 Tiempos dance school located at C. de Tomás A. Edison, 9, Zaragoza. The full pass for the I Zaragoza Dance Festival which  will welcome thousands of fans from different corners of the planet can be purchased through its official website. https://lasalsadelbaile.com/zaragozadancefestival

Following the same trend in festivals this season, the Winter Bachata Festival stands out. It is an annual event that is organized in Gandia city, province of Valencia. This seventh edition features local dance professionals who will help hone the skills of amateur dancers. All this by the hand of DJ Miguelón, DJ Salva, and DJ Yago who will animate with their mixes the daytime and nighttime workshops as well as the parties and social dances that will start at 11:30 PM until 3 AM. In this field dominated by Latin dance professionals, you will have the opportunity to attend and meet new friends. Winter Bachata Festival https://lasalsadelbaile.com/winterbachata will take place from December 8th to December 11th at the Hotel Gandia Palace (Carrer de la Rioja, 41), and the ticket costs €45.

Seats will be assigned in order of entry of reservations. If necessary, tables will be shared
Seats will be assigned in order of entry of reservations. If necessary, tables will be shared

Finally, in this list of the best Latin music events in Spain that will make you live an unforgettable experience during this beautiful time of year, I bring you the Terra show with an international cast made up of almost 50 artists who will be in charge of guiding a trip around the world very particular that will surprise and show the spectator all the artistic richness with the main performances by the New Bambú Orchestra, the Christmas carols by candlelight with the tribute to Il Divo, and the singer Ami Tapper, who will accompany the spectators during this journey with musical themes that have become universal classics. In addition, award-winning magician David Climent, comedian Titto Lester, aerial contortionist Sharyn Monni, Kimberly Lester with the number of “sand art” and circus artists Sandy, Samantha & Jastin Monteiro Vassallo will perform.

On Sunday, December 25th (New Bambú show and tribute to Il Divo + gala dinner: €70), Saturday, December 31st (show + gala dinner: €185) and Thursday, January 5th (show + gala dinner: €64) are the dates to enjoy this amazing show by Terra at the Benidorm Palace concert hall www.benidormpalace.es located at Avenue Severo Ochoa 13 in the city of Benidorm, one of the most popular tourist destinations in Europe and the Second city in the world with the highest number of skyscrapers per square meter.

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“Mambo Fiesta” the new of Maelo y su Klan from Oslo Noriega

As of Thursday, November 4, 2022 it will be available for sale on all digital platforms worldwide.

A musical production of Café Records.

Miami, FL, November 4th, 2022. (Café Records) It already smells like the holidays, both the World Cup Qatar 2022 and Christmas and the native of Caracas, the Venezuelan Ysmael D’La O (Maelo), producer, composer and director of the European group “Maelo y su Klan”, brings us this new and catchy single from the album “Cultura Viva”, titled Mambo Fiesta.

Mambo Fiesta lo nuevo de Maelo y su Klan desde Oslo Noriega
Mambo Fiesta lo nuevo de Maelo y su Klan desde Oslo Noriega

In his musical biography, Maelo has the album “Ritmo y Sabor” 2018 and singles from his new production; “Son Kizomba”, “La reina de la Campana”, “Que Extraño es Eso”, which was his first Feat with the Venezuelan cultural heritage group “El Sondeo Clásico del Caribe” and last summer’s hit “Son Onomatopeya”.

It has been a spectacular year, full of nominations, recordings and successes of the mulatto from Carapita, in which we highlight the following: winner as the best Antillean Group of 2022 of the Cristo Rey Awards, which is awarded in Cali, Colombia, known for being the world capital of salsa.

He also received the “Honorable Mention” as producer of the year 2022, at the Golden Latin Awards in Tenerife, Spain, after more than 20 years in music production in the old continent.

Referring to the Mambo, today few groups are recording this type of rhythms, but Maelo, as a good visionary and knowledgeable of the emerging market, breaks with that scheme and presents us with a work of musical art for the dancer.

With the invitation of excellent and first class musicians as collaborators:

Composer: Ysmael D’La O (Maelo), Trumpets: Luis Ruiz, Trombone: Michael Palma, Voice: Luis González, Alto and Baritone Saxophones: Julio Estrada, Tumbadoras, Bongo, Campana, Maracas and Guiro: Yomar “Caballo” Méndez, Timbal: Hungría Rojas Jr, Bass: José “Mortadelo” Soto, Piano: Julio Estrada, Backing Vocals: Luis González, Alexis “El Chivo” Aguilar and Ysmael D’La O (Maelo). Arrangement and musical production: Julio Estrada, recorded at Estudio Requena and JE studio, mixing: Francisco Requena and Julio Estrada.

Mastering: Estudio Requena: Francisco Requena, all under the general and executive production of: Ysmael D’La O (Maelo).

“Mambo Fiesta” is here to stay in the public’s taste, and is already available on all digital platforms distributed by Café Records.

Maelo y su Klan

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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.

Where To Go Dancing Salsa In Africa During September

Latest news from the Salsero movement in Morocco, Ghana, and Ivory Coast

In September, we came with more force and recharged. In this edition, we offer you the compilation of the best Salsa and Bachata events so that you don’t stay without being part of the Latin scene of the African continent during the last month of summer.

World Salsa Congress Marrakech 2022

Leyenda: James Torres (Organizer and DJ of World Salsa Congress Marrakech)

After the cessation of the event for a year due to the pandemic in Morocco, the World Salsa Congress Marrakech 2022 returns from Wednesday, August 31st to Tuesday, September 6th with four dance floors for the enjoyment of Salsa in the NY and LA style, Cuban Salsa, Bachata, and Kizomba.

A six-day event of Salsa parties, total relaxation, entertainment, workshops, and international live shows with the participation of 2,000 people from 48 countries around the world at the Palmeraie Resorts hotel located in Circuit de la Palmeraie 40000 Marrakesh, Morocco.

In this eighth edition, every day in the Atlas Room will be a pool party with special guests and international DJs. On Friday, September 2nd, the shows will begin (10 PM – 11:30 PM), on Saturday, September 3rd, five hours of lessons will be held at different levels simultaneously in five rooms (10:30 AM – 3:50 PM), and On Sunday, September 4th, classes will begin at 11 AM and will end this day with the closing party at Nikki Beach with international DJs (Dress code: White).

The DJs that will be entertaining the World Salsa Congress Marrakech 2022 https://www.salsacongress-marrakech.com/programme.php?lang=en are DJ Tronky (Rome), DJ Mascalzone (Rome), DJ Mauri (Amsterdam), DJ Kamal “Salsa Dura” (NRW/Germany), DJ Juan (New York), DJ Babacar (Porto/London), DJ Marco Polo (Helsinki/Finland), DJ Miguel (Miami), DJ “El Loco” Hicham (Nantes/ France), DJ Giorgio Rod (Paris), DJ Ale “El Cubano” (Cuba), DJ Kito Et Jal’s (Rabat/Morocco), and DJ Myster’Youss (Montreal).

The secret party 1001 Night with international DJs will be on Monday, September 5th starting at 9 PM. €10 must be paid for the cost of the transport service. The price of tickets for the six days of Salsa Immersion, Pool Parties, and 33° Sun is €260.

Salsa Dance Night 

Leyenda: Salsa Dance Night (Wednesday 7th, 14th, 21st, and 28th September)

The entertainment company Vienna City Limited offers Salsa every Wednesday night from 6 PM to 11:30 PM at the Vienna City Hotel located on Emmanuel Quist Rd, Tema, Ghana (West African country).

This business chain with more than 20 years of experience maintains the quality standard in Salsa dance nights with regular training.

This nightclub in the Vienna City Hotel https://viennacity.com.gh/ has established itself as one of the most influential in the seaside city of Tema over the years. Here, you can enjoy a variety of drinks and exotic cocktails, as well as resident and guest DJs that will keep you dancing the night away.

The Meridian Lounge Bar is the soul of the hotel. It has an elegant style and a beautiful panoramic view of the neighborhood. The lounge bar lounge is also dedicated to game nights, comedy, and live Jazz on the weekends. So, don’t miss the opportunity to enjoy Salsa in Ghana every Wednesday in September.

Baila Conmigo – Soirée Latino

Leyenda: Salsa, Kizomba, Bachata – (Free Entry) 

On Friday, September 16th, you can attend the 100% Latin evening (Salsa, Kizomba, and Bachata) with resident DJs at the Cacao Lounge located inside the Sofitel Abidjan Hôtel Ivoire https://www.facebook.com/SofitelAbidjan (5 stars) located at Boulevard Hassan II 08 Bp 01, Abidjan, Ivory Coast (country in West Africa) starting at 7 PM.

Admission is free, you must use the Mask at all times, and there will be a Hydroalcoholic Gel available.

And if you are a beginner, it does not matter because the professionals of Social Dance Abidjan will be there to support you in your immersion in the dance of Latin rhythms.

Unique Latin atmosphere, Tapas, DJ, and a majestic environment of water and vegetation you will find at the Sofitel Abidjan Hotel Ivoire, a combination of French luxury and African charm on the Ivory Coast.

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