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Lore Pereira is one of the young interpreters with the greatest International projection
Lorena Pereira Méndez
In this delivery, graces our salsa column, one of the young interpreters of greater international projection and who currently places very high the name of Venezuela on the world stages and record level, we refer to Edgliz Lorena Pereira Mendez, known in the artistic environment as “Lore Pereira”, born in Barquisimeto, Lara state in 1985, daughter of outstanding musicians in the national territory, as they are: Édgar Pereira and Virginia Méndez, former members of the Sonero Clásico del Caribe and other recognized orchestras.
Lore, since she was a child, showed her musical abilities and began her studies at the Vicente Emilio Sojo Conservatory in 1998.
In this institution she was part of the Youth Choir of Children Singers of the Lara State Symphony Orchestra. In the following years he participated in several musical activities in the city, such as: Voz Javeriana (1999), Member of the Choir of the Universidad Centro Occidental Lisandro Alvarado where he served as head of contraltos string (2001).
In 2002 he was part of the Lara State Lyrical Singing Chair “Aquiles Machado” under the direction of the renowned singer Angelo D’addona, where he made great and significant presentations such as: cycles of Lyrical Galas with a repertoire of sacred music and great works of Latin American music for the prelude to the first season of opera in the San Miguel Chapel of the Museum of Barquisimeto, Magdalena Seijas Auditorium, Santa Rosa Chapel, Auditorium of the Italian-Venezuelan Club, among others.
Subsequently, in 2003, she became part of the stable cast of the Compañía de Ópera de Occidente (Opera Company of the West), thanks to the chair of Lyric Singing and the Symphonic Choir of the Orquesta Sinfónica de Lara (Symphonic Orchestra of Lara).
This year, she is preparing for the staging of the trilogy “Love, Passion and Death” as part of the cast of singers for the acts of 3 plays “Rusticana, Madame Butterfly and La Boheme” and the play “Los Martirios de Colón” by Venezuelan composer Federico Ruiz, These works were presented in various stages of the city as the dance and ballet academy Taormina Guevara, Teatro Juares, Teatro Alirio Diaz de Carora, Auditorium of the Italo-Venezuelan Club and the Ateneo de Boconó.
At the end of this year, he lined up to pay homage to Maestro José Antonio Abreu in a concert with the Lara State Symphony Orchestra conducted by Maestro Tarsicio Barreto at the José Félix Ribas Hall of the Teresa Carreño Cultural Complex.
He participated in Santus Group concerts and in Boleros Nights and something else at the Sala Alternativa Juan Carmona of the newspaper El Impulso.
In 2005 she worked hand in hand with music teacher Behomar Rojas, who played an important role in her training and incorporated her in various musical activities in her hometown and the Venezuelan national territory, such as festivals, concerts of sacred music and stylized Venezuelan music.
In the following years, he participates in record productions of Venezuelan folk and alternative music, as well as in regional and national festivals.
It is worth mentioning the most important one held in 2008, La Voz de Oro y de la Canción Inédita de Venezuela, where he had the opportunity to share workshops and rehearsals with great singers of the Venezuelan national territory.
In the same way, he is part of several popular Venezuelan groups as a vocalist and backing vocalist, as well as participating in productions with renowned artists at present.
In 2010 he joins his performance with Venezuelan singer-songwriter Ignacio Izcaray, making several recordings, live concerts in Venezuela, such as: May 2011 (Teatro Juares) Barquisimeto, Ateneo de Caracas and Sala Corpbanca), October 2011 (Ambrosio Oropeza auditorium of the Ucla), January 2013 (concert at the Country Club of Barquisimeto, Teatro Alirio Diaz de Carora), also participated in recordings of important recordings as vocal support of the singer-songwriter.
The recognition of her vocal and artistic talent has been overwhelming, both by her colleagues, spectators and institutions.
In 2015, Lore Pereira received the Mara de Oro de Venezuela award as “Best New Artist of the Year”.
Then in 2016 she received the award as “Best Tropical Artist of the Year”, recognizing her extraordinary talent and acceptance by the media.
Lore, for Salsa Escrita, the Salsera Column of Barquisimeto, International Salsa Magazine / www.SalsaGoogle.com we are proud to have you as a special guest and we would like you to tell us about your incursions into Latin music.
Well, Professor Carlos, I can tell you that I have lent my voice to important musical projects, being the only voice of the experimental group “Primigenio” and of several songs of “La Charangoza All Star”.
I am frequently called as a soloist of the Big Band “Raíces Orchestra”, led by the famous musician, saxophonist and arranger Pablo Gil.
And as for other musical genres, what can you tell us about them? As a vocalist, I have sung with important exponents of Venezuelan and Latin American music.
During these last years my voice has joined the show of great artists such as Marc Anthony, Natalia Jimenez, Marco Antonio Solis and Alejandro Fernandez on the stage of the Billboard Awards. Likewise, I repeated this experience in 2016 and 2017 with singers Luis Enrique, Farruco and Miguel Bosé, in Premios Tu Mundo.
As for recent productions, what do you have for us, Lore? I have been promoting my album “Inténtalo” where I share my talent alongside figures such as Luis Fernando Borjas, Irving Manuel, Marcial Istúriz, Chipi Chacón, Christian Delgado, Franco Lemus; all under the musical production of Jhosir Córdova.
Excellent Lore, recently the new version of the song “Callejón”, which was recorded some time ago by Arabella, was launched on the digital platforms, but we have been able to appreciate that your voice and that of Virginia Méndez, your mother, shows a lot of versatility with export quality.
Thank you Carlos for your appreciation, indeed this is a work that we are promoting, entitled “Callejón” with authorship of Catalino “Tite” Curet Alonso, arrangements by Jhosir Córdova, chorus by Andrés Brito, Gerardo “Pachanga” Araujo and my father, Édgar Pereira, on piano Johánn Morales, bass Daniel Barón, trumpets Luis “Papo” Márquez, trombones Jhosir Córdova, timbales Juan Pablo Romero, tumbadoras, bongo and bell Yomar “Caballo” Méndez, mix Daniel Barón, master Maikol Lugo, musical production and videography Jhosir Córdova and I hope everyone likes it, being able to appreciate it in my social networks or on youtube.
Lore, what are those digital platforms? My social networks are: fans page:Lore Pereira Facebook: Lorena Pereira Méndez ,; Instagram: @loresinger.
From our salsa column, we wish you continued success and continue to exalt the Barquisimetano talent and of course Venezuelan, worldwide.
Thank you Professor Carlos Colmenárez, for the support given to me and all the artists of my country, keep it up. Blessings.
Year 2021
Good morning dear ones!
I share with you the link to the premiere of my song “VUELVES” scheduled for 1pm Miami-Venezuela time.
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Remember not to leave your house…! See you next time and let’s keep saucing!
By: Carlos Colmenárez Venezuela Correspondent
Alicia Muñoz, composer and vocalist extraordinaire from the island of Encanto
Greetings, consistent salsomanos and regular readers of International Salsa Magazine / www.salsagoogle.com, for us it is an honor to be with you again and on this occasion a pleasure to introduce you to an extraordinary composer and vocalist from the island of Borinquen, Alicia Muñoz.
Welcome, Alicia to International Salsa Magazine / www.SalsaGoogle.com, where we are constantly projecting and promoting the artists that stand out in our Latin music and we would like to share and learn more about your career and projects.
Thank you very much Carlos, for giving me this wonderful opportunity to be present in this media, where great exponents of salsa have interacted with special affection and shared their experiences.
Alicia, previously you told us that you were born in the town of San Sebastián de las Vegas del Pepino, in Puerto Rico, a region of great art on the island of enchantment?
Indeed, Prof. Carlos, I was born in that wonderful place, famous for its handicrafts, its Maguey hammocks and also recognized for being the birthplace of artists such as Sophy Hernandez, Alfonso Velez, Nito Mendez, as well as the composer Angel Mislan.
Amiga Alicia, we would like to know about your beginnings in music and when you started to develop your artistic career, and why your inclination for the musical genre of salsa?
Wuaoo! of course, well professor, let me tell you that at the age of 4 years, my teacher, knowing the initial talent I had for singing, accompanied me and looked for places for me to sing, such as patron saint festivals, family events, and festivals, such as the now-defunct festival of San Sebastian, I had a great satisfaction thanks to God almighty, to win many awards for my voice, even as a little girl and I got to sing with the traditional group “Estampas Pepinianas”; but always salsa, as a good Puerto Rican I carry it in my veins.
Interesting start, and could you tell us when you begin to venture into the professional field and especially your first recordings?
Well, in 2013, specifically on April 8, I debuted with my album “Sin Dudas” in the coliseum Luis Aymat Cardona in the event “Jugando con las Estrellas”, along with renowned artists, including Michael Stuart, Abraham Velasquez, Bangi (Grupo Mania) and Boxing champion Tito Trinidad; there in that show I was cheered by the sovereign and with good praise for my musical work, let me tell you Carlos that my first musical production entitled “Alicia 2004”, had a very good acceptance Connecticut and then in Springfield Massachusetts. Later in 2009, I recorded my second production, which for personal reasons I did not release, but it sounded and sounds in radio stations and dance clubs; and among these songs are: “Que lloren” by Yvy Queen, “Bandido” by Ana Barbara, “Todos me Miran” by Gloria Trevi, “Báilalo, Báilalo” of my authorship, “Condenada a Tu Amor”, “Perdida a tu Amor” and “Cuéntale”. All of them were played on radio stations in Colombia, Uruguay, Peru, Dominican Republic, France, Spain, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Ah! Friend Carlos, let me tell you that on February 14, 2015, a compilation of my previous musical productions was released, entitled “Que me pasa”.
Excellent Alicia, And as for these last 5 years, you have made recordings for the salsa and dancing public?
Indeed, in 2017, I released my single “Te Pido Señor”, which quickly climbed to the top of the Hit Parade of Latin music, then in 2018, I presented the singles: “Fácil” and te “Pido Señor”; in 2019 “Cruzando Fronteras” and in 2020, “Salsa para el Cielo”.
We understand Alicia, that a few days ago, you released your first single “Mi Lugar”, where you manage to mix the freshness of your angelic voice with the swing and flavor of good salsa for music lovers and dancers, tell us about it:
Very well, friends International Salsa Magazine / www.SalsaGoogle.com, and thanks to you, professor Carlos Colmenárez, I want to present you, my new song “Mi Lugar”, which is a composition by Jorge del Valle, arrangements and musical direction by Víctor Gámez, mixed and mastered under the hands of Jose Guerrero from Josmastering Studios Venezuela and with the masterful instrumentation of different musicians such as Luis Ruiz on trumpets, Johan Escalante on trombones, Euro Zambrano on percussion, Victor Gamez on piano, Chelo Bolivar on bass and Venezuelan Marcial Isturiz, on backing vocals; by the way, this work was recorded at A & R Recording Studio, M.A; so I hope it is to your liking and you can enjoy it on digital platforms.
And finally, friend Alicia, we want to wish you the best of success in your excellent and ascending artistic career and to our readers, we recommend you to follow your songs, which are full of message and Latin flavor. From Venezuela and all over the world we send you our sincere congratulations for your perseverance, professionalism, and interpretative quality; you are a pride of Puerto Rico…
Very grateful for those words, Carlos, and a big kiss to all those readers International Salsa Magazine / www.SalsaGoogle.com, which, I will carry in my heart through my melodies that with much affection I bring to enhance our Latin music; for bookings and contact you can do it through my representative Alicia Muñoz from New York City, at + 1 (203) 632-7427.
Blessings to all, I love you all very much, your friend, Alicia Muñoz.
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By: Carlos Colmenárez Correspondent in Venezuela
Enjoy an unforgettable Cuban night in Los Angeles
Go back to your beloved island at A night in Havana
As long as we leave our home countries to go and live in a new land, there are times when we long for the place that we left behind and would like to be there, even for a short time, and remember so many good things we experienced despite the challenges. Fortunately, the United States is a multicultural country that allows us to go back to our roots through festivals, concerts and events in general that serve to take us back to our place of origin.
In the case of the millions of Cubans who make life in Los Angeles, there are many options to entertain and remember their beloved island at the same time. A night in Havana is a great alternative to return to the Cuban capital again and again with everything that its organizers have to offer attendees. It will be a night to remember where there will be endless activities for the whole family.
This is a fundraising gala, which will be held in order to provide financing to a few vacational projects in countries such as Mexico, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, among others. At the event, attendees will be able to enjoy dinners, dances, entertainment, surprise guests, auctions, drinks and much more. The best thing is that everything what is taking place here will be enlivened by a live salsa orchestra whose talent will offer those present an evening that they will not forget for a long time.
What the purpose of A night in Havana is
The main organizing body for A Night in Havana is the non-profit organization Al-Barro Foundation, which has been created with the firm intention of promoting awareness of the humanitarian crises happening in many countries of Latin America and the Middle East and to sensitizing anyone who can offer the one who needs it most a caring hand. In its website, its creators explain what they do and the events through which they seek to raise as many funds as possible for charity causes. This is why there are opportunities like this to spend a pleasant time and contribute to those most in need at the same time. On the same website, those who wish to attend the gala can acquire their tickets, ranging in cost from about $100 to $500 according to anything they include.
As for the chosen location, it is a spectacular event venue located in North Hollywood whose elegance, good taste and greatness will pleasantly shock the lucky ones who attend this wonderful place. It is none other than the incredible Bellaire Banquet Hall, which is one of those great venues where you can appreciate a spectacular dance floor with an aquarium of great extension included, which is rather striking in a place of these characteristics. This makes any evening much more special than anyone can imagine.
Given that the event will be held at the beginning of the month of October, there is still chance to get a place in this great event. The only thing to be done is to contact the numbers 424-222-2121 and 818-203-7594. Another way to communicate with the organizers of the event is to send an email to [email protected] or the Facebook page of the Al-Barro Foundation.
Another relevant piece of information is the cost of entry. Those who wish to attend A Night In Havana can pay the general admission amounting to $100. If they want to buy the VIP ticket, it has a cost of $150.
Link to the foundation’s website: albarrofoundation
Good music and fine dining at Café Salsera
Feel at home at Café Salsera
North America is packed full of places where Latinos can feel at home and native people can learn more about a culture that is apparently distinct from theirs. One of these places is the wonderful Café Salsera, which has much to offer every one of its visitors.
We are talking about a spectacular place that has a very peculiar characteristic. It turns out that, at any time of the day, it serves as a restaurant and café, while at night it becomes a fabulous nightclub where you can enjoy the best hits of today. The menu is entirely based on Mexican food and the main objective of this place is to offer the best Latin flavor to all those who want to taste it.
While it is true that the menu is based on Mexican dishes, the ambiance of the restaurant has a Spanish colonial style which contrasts starkly with what is offered to diners. Among the main dishes to be served at Café Salsera, we can mention tacos, nachos, empanadas, pasties, chicharrones, street-style elotes, among many others. On top of this, there are also incredible cocktails, including the mangonadas, caipirinhas, margaritas, mojitos, and much more.
Recipes made by the kitchen staff are always varied and very original. The menu always surprises regular visitors no matter the amount of times they have attended the place.
Fine dining and good music
When the night comes, you can enjoy an alfresco dining with live music, but this does not have to end this way. On Fridays, the place has the powerful presence of DJ Turo, who is in charge of livening up the atmosphere with the latest salsa, bachata, merengue and other rhythms. On Saturdays, attendees will be lucky enough to dance to the rhythm of Erick Jaimez, who will play the latest music and some not-so-recent hits for the nostalgic. On Tuesdays, salsa lessons are planned to be given by a group of instructors who are highly trained to reach this genre.
According to the opinions issued through social media, those who have had the opportunity to go to Café Salsera assure that it is a fantastic place to visit at all times, since it has the particularity of being a restaurant, cafe and nightclub on the same day. They also assure that the treatment by the staff is the best and warmest to make customers feel at home.
Considering open hours, on Mondays, they are open from 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm. On Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, it is open from 5 pm to 2 a.m. Attendees can go for dinner, dancing or both without any problems.
There is also the possibility of renting one or more VIP rooms in which an approximate of 10 people can spend a good time in glad company and the best Latin music in the background. Of course, the cost will depend on whether visitors wish to dine or simply have a nice time between drinks.
If attendees want a table for only 4 or 5 people, they can book a VIP table, which will include a bottle for all members of the group. On Saturdays, the cost of booking a table will be $155. In case you want to book a VIP section for 10 people, you must cancel an amount of $ 285.
Without a doubt, a fabulous place to eat, drink, dance, and listen to good music after all these months of confinement due to the pandemic.
Link to its official website: https://www.cafesalsera.com/