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Search Results for: Latin Dance
19va Entrega Anual de los Latin Grammy
North America / USA / Las Vegas
19th Annual Latin Grammy Awards. The most important award ceremony of the Latin American Music Industry will be held for the fourth time in Las Vegas, Nevada
The main international event in Spanish that brings together the best of Spanish-speaking music reaches its nineteenth live broadcast, from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada for the fourth time, to reward and honor the achievements of professionals of music throughout the year. The ceremony of the 19th Latin Grammy Awards is here, and on November 15 you will be able to enjoy it through the Univisión signal for the United States and with the #LatinGrammy you will be able to follow it minute by minute during its three hours of transmission by all social networks.
Each year the Latin Recording Academy awards recognition to Latin music in 49 categories for work recorded in two languages: Spanish and Portuguese. This prestigious institution also endorses musical genres, identifies new talent, recognizes legendary living artists, and preserves and archives both recordings and videos in order to preserve the valuable Latin American musical culture.
The global impact that Spanish-language recordings have caused this 2017-2018 has proven once again that this year each category will be close to its maximum exponential, which shows that MUSIC made by Latinos has an enormous export capacity, and further evidence that the Latin Grammy awards continue to be one of the specials with the largest audience in the country, as it integrates the largest audience of diverse generations united to witness the annual event with the greatest presence of artistic talent gathered in the same show.
FOR THIS 19TH AWARD OF THE LATIN GRAMMYS, THE NOMINEES ARE:
BEST SALSA ALBUM
- Dancer’s Corner
Pete perignon
Record Label: Pete Perignon Music
“La Esquina Del Bailador” is the second production by musical director and master percussionist, Pete Perignon. This album contains five unreleased singles and five re-interpretations of classics. “Gotita Falling in Key” was his first promotional theme. This album released in 2017 has versions of classics with modern arrangements such as: “De Mi Para Ti” (Bossa recorded by Tito Puente and Santos Colón), “El Beso Discreto” original from the Cuban songbook Trio Matamoros, among many other original songs and versioned
- Village Singer
Alexander Abreu and Havana D’ Primera
Record Label: Páfata Productions
- For My People
Charlie aponte
Record Label: CA Records Inc.
- The Sound Makers
Chiquito Team Band
Record Label: Planet Records
- 7/25
Victor Manuelle
Record Label: Sony Music Latin
BEST TRADITIONAL TROPICAL ALBUM
- To Me What – Tribute To The Cuban Classics
José Alberto El Canario & The Santiaguero Septet
Record Label: Los Canarios Music
In this category, the Septeto Santiaguero, originally from Cuba, is nominated for its fourth album “A Mí Qué- Tributo A Los Clásicos Cubanos”. This ensemble founded in 1995 recorded this production in the company of the Dominican interpreter José Alberto “El Canario” and other music stars. This record material has 13 Tracks and was released on May 25, 2018.
- Medoro Madera
Rubén Blades With Roberto Delgado and Orchestra
Record Label: Ruben Blades Productions
- The Party Continues
The Sonora Santanera
Record Label: Sony Music
- Omara Always
Omara Portuondo
Record Label: Egrem
- Reasons
Maria Rivas
Record Label: Angel Falls Artists Inc.
BEST TROPICAL SONG
- I want time
Juan Carlos Luces & Víctor Manuelle, songwriters (Víctor Manuelle Featuring Juan Luis Guerra)
Cut off: 7/25
Record Label: Sony Music Latin
The prominent Puerto Rican singer-songwriter and producer, Víctor Manuelle, began his professional career in 1993, and to date has sold millions of records worldwide. He has earned 16 LATIN GRAMMY and GRAMMY nominations, thus establishing himself as one of the most admired artists of his generation. He has placed 46 singles on Billboard’s weekly Hot Latin Songs chart. Eleven of his albums have reached the place of honor in the Salsa genre for sales in the United States and Puerto Rico.
His hit “Imaginar” (2016) as a duo with urban artist Yandel, broke records, reaching #1 on the tropical charts thanks to his fusions of salsa with urban rhythms. In addition, it was named the most popular tropical song of that year, marking the third time that Víctor has obtained this important recognition, after his hits “Me Da Lo Mismo” and “ Tengo Ganas”.
In this 2018, Víctor celebrates his silver anniversary as a professional artist with his new record label “25/7” under the Sony Music Latin label. This album nominated for best Salsa album features collaborations with international artists, such as: Wisin, Bad Bunny, Juan Luis Guerra, Gilberto Santa Rosa and Glenn Monroig. The single “Quiero Tiempo” taken from this production is designated as one of the candidates to win the award in this important category.
- Marry Me
Silvestre Dangond, Nicky Jam, Juan Medina, Mauricio Rengifo & Andrés Torres, songwriters (Silvestre Dangond Featuring Nicky Jam)
Record Label: Sony Music Entertainment US Latin
- Fall in love dancing
Jorge Luis Piloto, songwriter (Reynier Pérez y Su Septeto Acarey Featuring Gilberto Santa Rosa)
Cut from: Fall in Love Dancing
Record Label: Independent
- I fall more in love with you
Jorge Luis Piloto, Jean Rodríguez & Tony Succar, songwriters (Tony Succar Featuring Jean Rodríguez)
Record Label: Unity Entertainment
- Simple Hearts
Fonseca, Mauricio Rengifo & Andrés Torres, songwriters (Fonseca)
Record Label: Sony Music Latin
BEST LATIN JAZZ/JAZZ ALBUM
- Mind of a Master
Bobby Valentin & The Latin Jazzists
Record Label: Bronco Records
| Tracks: | |
| 1. De Nuevo a la Carga | 7.El Cumbanchero |
| 2. Latin Gravy | 8.Mellow Funk |
| 3.Orocoa | 9. Endless Love |
| 4.Smooth Ride | 10.Freedom |
| 5.Blast Off | 11. God Bless the Child |
| 6. Coco Seco | |
Roberto Valentin, better known as Bobby Valentin, was born on June 9, 1941 in the town of Orocovis on the island of Puerto Rico. At a very young age, Bobby learned to play the guitar thanks to the teachings of his father. At just 11 years old, he formed his first musical trio with which he won his first prize, after participating in a local competition. In 1963 Bobby Valentin joined the Tito Rodríguez orchestra traveling to Venezuela twice.
This phenomenal bass player and arranger belonged to the Fania All Stars for 20 years and also arranged music at the same time for celebrities such as: Charlie Palmieri, Joe Quijano, Willie Rosario and Ray Barretto.
In 1975 he formed his own record label “Bronco Records” and released the album, “Va a la Cárcel” Vol. 1 and Vol. 2, among others.
Over the years, Bobby has made collaborations on recordings for great artists of international fame, such as: Larry Harlow, Ismael Miranda, Roberto Roena, Cheo Feliciano and the always remembered, Celia Cruz.
Likewise, Valentin has taken over the stages performing live in the United States during this year, and more recently launched his new production “Mind of a Master”, on April 14, 2018, with which he is nominated. for this important award.
- The House Of A Jazz Pianist
Adrian Iaies Trio
Record Label: DBN
- Universal Nature
Hermeto Pascoal & Big Band
Record Label: Scubidu Music
- Back To The Sunset
Dafnis Prieto Big Band
Record Label: Dafnison Music
- Jazz Flute Traditions
Nestor Torres
Record Label: Alfi Records
For more information visit the official website of the Latin Recording Academy:
Latin America / May 2024
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The Soul of Latin American culture – Salsa, Merengue y Lambada
Latin American / Venezuela / Caracas
Did you know that Salsa, Merengue and Lambada are rhythms that have been enjoyed in the last decade? Well, this link that unites them is the energy and passion for life, expressing itself in music, showing itself in the romance of couples dancing in harmony and with dance it unites them even more in a sentimental way as in fellowship.
These rhythms were born from a very urban environment, where each dancer can freely show their personality in the movement, however, following certain rules that each genre has, where one can follow each step and technique or do it spontaneously. For example:
✓ Never use the same foot twice, it must be alternated (right, left, right…).
✓ Dance with your partner as a mirror, that is, if you go to the right, your partner goes to the left.
✓ Transfer of weight from one foot to another as steps are performed.
Salsa is a rhythm that originates from the synthesis of Cuban son and other Caribbean music genres, with jazz and other American rhythms. One of the main contributors comes from the African rumbas along with the cumbia, the guaguancó, the guajira, the Cuban son, the mambo, the montuno son, the cha cha cha, among others.
It can be said that salsa is one of the most important rhythms in the music industry where it has many characteristics of its contributors, for example, “salsa” is close to “mambo” due to the steps executed in counts of eight, its movements and patterns are unique, however, it is a side-by-side dance with different turns.
The Merengue has its origin in the Dominican Republic and has a huge degree of popularity in the Caribbean area, it is a slow rhythm that increases its speed at the end of the dance, it is similar to the bolero but it is danced more than anything in groups than with a partner.
The secret of the dance is based on the transfer of weight from one foot to another, where each Latin genre has a characteristic that differentiates them, the best example is the similarity that everyone believes that “salsa” has with “merengue”, where Salsa has 4 beats, where the first beat touches the floor lightly with the tip of the foot quickly, which is known as “TAP” and this is repeated in four “4” and eight “8”, instead The merengue does not exist, this “TAP” is only 2 beats, it is a constant rhythm, very simple, whose speed of steps is marked by the musical rhythm.
But both genres have to have in the dance a movement of the hip, shoulders and position of the hands that characterizes them, marking the sensuality of Latin rhythms.
The “Lambada, a Brazilian genre that originated from the small cafes and bars that came from the garrafa dance, is believed to have been the product of rhythms such as the “Carimbo” and the “Merengue” with influences brought from the “Forro” and the “Samba” so it has a lot of Caribbean music influences, but the melody is the combination of Caribbean drums, brass and electric guitars with an added touch of Spanish elements and the flavor of the local indigenous people. It first spread to Bahia, Europe, Japan, the USA and the Middle East. It is currently danced in nightclubs and dance clubs, since its creation its jiv, merengue, rumba, even sevillanas and acrobatic maneuvers have evolved.
It is a 3-beat dance (fast – slow – fast) where the first step is taken with the first beat of the music, the second is the movement of one of the 2 senses and the third is the transfer of the weight back to the center moving the leg more slowly.
This dance is danced with the whole body, women dance pointe, flex the knees and the trunk moves in the opposite direction to the lower part of the body, if the hip rotates in one direction the rib cage rotates in the opposite direction. It can be danced alone or as a couple (they dance very close together giving the impression that it is one person), where the man molds his partner in the dance and the woman can embellish the dance with head movements or a controlled intentional fall producing a wave from the knee to the hips and shoulders.
If you want to know and learn some basic steps of the mentioned rhythms, look for the book in movement Latin Dance Dessi and Orod Ohanian and get passionate with these three “3” hot dances. Or follow us and watch the following videos to learn how to dance merengue, salsa and lambada.
Nolita Golding Soulful Latin
Europe / Reino Unido/ Londres
Nolita Golding has a new single & video with the amazing collaboration of Latin Grammy-nominated Tony Succar & LUKAS winner Alex Wilson
With her powerful, compelling voice, to kick off 2019 Nolita Golding launches her new single “There Must Be An Angel” This single release is a step-change up in her career, cementing her reputation as a world class vocalist who can seamlessly weave between Soul and Latin in both English and Spanish.
The 80’s hit “There Must Be An Angel” (penned by Annie Lennox & David A. Stewart) has been deliciously arranged by Alex Wilson into a Soulful Latin version full of Caribbean flavour and laced with Gospel. Driven by Nolita’s power vocals and personality, she sets the scene for a definite hit in 2019! Soulful Latin… the new wave to hit the dance floors!
At present there is a musical trend focussed on the wonderful cultural revolution of the 60s in New York, when Latin America’s sounds were fused with jazz, soul and rock. This gave birth to fresh new styles such as boogaloo, spearheaded by luminaries such as Pete Rodriguez, Ricardo Ray, Joe Bataan and Joe Cuba.
Nolita Golding carries the soul of those pioneers and her unmistakable style proves it. In her constant search for excellence, Nolita completed this new single at Wincraft Music Studios, owned by Steve Winwood. The production was masterminded by award-winning producer Alex Wilson and features special guest and Latin Grammy-nominated Tony Succar on timbales. In addition, Venezuelan percussion master Edwin Sanz and Cuban rock guitar powerhouse, Dany Labana, have added their magic … this band is simply smoking!
The creative process has been a unique and magical experience, resulting in a track fully loaded with rhythm, positive energy, Caribbean flavor and mucho sabor!
As ever, the impressive power of Nolita Golding’s voice combined with her bilingual skills has her in continuing high demand as the session vocalist who consistently delivers the goods!
We invite you to enjoy this new single, which comes out at the beginning of this month…
It was created just for you and we guaranteed you will fall in love with it!
Don’t miss the opportunity to experience Nolita Golding Soulful Latin live concerts during her Europe Tour 2019.