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Written Salsa, Barquisimeto’s Salsa Column presents Pamir Guánchez

By: Professor MSc. Carlos Colmenárez (Venezuela)

Pamir Guánchez, brilliant Venezuelan singer, flutist, saxophonist and arranger.

The special guest of this edition of Salsa Written is the brilliant Venezuelan singer, flutist, saxophonist and arranger Pamir Guánchez, born in Caracas, who began his artistic career at an early age.

Welcome Pamir to the Barquisimeto salsa column, we would like to know how were your musical beginnings? Thank you Professor Carlos for inviting me to your column, which has won praise both in my country and here in the United States of America. I received formal training in my beginnings at the National Conservatory of Music “Juan José Landaeta” in the city of Caracas, where I studied for 10 years, graduating as a flutist.

I studied theory and solfeggio, harmony and music history, I received saxophone lessons with Maestro Rolando Briceño in New York City for 5 years, I was also part of the Youth Symphony Orchestra with Maestro José Antonio Abreu and also in the Caracas Chamber Orchestra for 3 years.

Written Salsa, Barquisimeto's Salsa Column presents Pamir Guánchez — Pamir Guánchez, brilliant Venezuelan singer, flutist, saxophonist and arranger

Which orchestras have you belonged to? I belonged to different orchestras and tropical groups such as Orquesta La Bronko, Los Melódicos de Renato Capriles, Orquesta La Magnífica de Elio Pacheco, Tabaco y sus Metales, Orquesta Amistad de Chuito y Rodrigo, Orquesta Fascinación de Maracay.

Excellent Pamir, by the way, how did you join the orchestra of the Sonero del Mundo? In 1989, while I was with the Fascinación Orchestra, I was discovered by maestro Oscar D’León, who recognized my talent and opened the doors of his orchestra for me to enter as a flutist and saxophonist. I was there permanently for 15 years, where I was able to travel the world and experience some of the most important moments of my career, such as playing at the famous Carnegie Hall and Madison Square Garden in New York City. Guanchez thanks to his preparation, experience and artistic career with Oscar D’Leon, went on to join one of the iconic orchestras of salsa, as is the Orchestra of the Queen of Salsa Celia Cruz, where he remained for 2 consecutive years, performing as a flutist and baritone saxophonist, experience that marked his artistic career, to live very emotional moments next to the “Guarachera de Cuba“.

Pamir, I understand that you also participated with maestro Tito Puente Jr? Indeed professor, I was also a flutist and saxophonist, making myself known during my time with the orchestra of Tito Puente Jr., with whom I recorded his penultimate musical production “Siguiendo los pasos de mi padre” alongside Latin Jazz stars such as the sax master Mario Rivera and I also accompanied him in his presentations around the world.

In terms of recordings, what can you tell us? In 2004 I began recording my first musical production entitled “Pamir con alma de protón“, which with the song “La Charanga de Pamir” won the Estrella award, an award given to local artists with international projection, the CD was signed by the company Protel and was distributed by Universal Latino, with this CD I begin another facet of my career and it is as a singer.

In 2006, seeking to attract and enter the Anglo-Saxon market, I recorded my second CD called "Via Miami", completely instrumental and with the Latin jazz cut, a production that has had great acceptance among jazz lovers. — Pamir Guánchez brilliant Venezuelan singer, flautist, saxophonist and arranger

In 2006, looking to attract and enter the Anglo-Saxon market I recorded my second CD called “Via Miami“, completely instrumental and with the Latin jazz cut, a production that has had great acceptance among jazz lovers.

In 2009 I recorded my third musical production entitled “Pamir inconfundible“, with the promotional number “El soñador“, lyrics, music and composition by Oscar D’León, and also with the participation of former Fania All Stars bassist Salvador Cuevas in a tribute to Jhonny Pacheco, director and flautist of Fania, This CD was on the list for the Latin Grammy nominees, I also counted with the participation of the musicians of the Oscar D’León Orchestra with whom I have a magnificent relationship both professionally and as a friend.

Professor Carlos, I also had the honor of recording with José Alberto “El Canario”, the song “El canario y la flauta”.

Also, with Oscar D’León the song “Baila apretao“, both compositions of the maestro Víctor Gámez.

Pamir has received certification of participation in the 11th annual Latin Grammy Awards, for his participation as a musician in the winning recording, “Tesoros de la música venezolana” (Treasures of Venezuelan music), as he accompanied Ilan Chester.

I was part of the Youth Symphony Orchestra with Maestro José Antonio Abreu. — Pamir Guánchez, born in Caracas, began his artistic career at a very early age.

He has appeared on numerous television programs such as “Despierta America” on Univision, Azteca TV, America TV, interviews on different radio stations in Venezuela, USA, Colombia, Peru, Europe, where they have given him the opportunity to make himself known and continue advancing in his artistic career. Recently he was promoting his fourth musical production called “Se pega“, which has its promotional video. With this production Pamir & La Pachanguísima has won for two consecutive years the 3rd Annual Legends Award and 4th Annual Award as best flutist, at the same time when he is requested by maestro Oscar D’León he accompanies him on stage.

Congratulations Pamir for your extraordinary artistic career and from International Salsa Magazine and from www.salsagoogle.com and from this server Carlos Colmenárez, we wish you to continue reaping success, putting the name of Venezuela on high. Thank you very much Professor Carlos for giving me the opportunity to make contact with my country through your column and I hope to be with you again, blessings, a hug in the distance.

Pamir Guánchez, brilliant Venezuelan singer, flutist, saxophonist and arranger.

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Maelo Ruiz

The Salsa singer Maelo Ruiz has over thirty years of singing romantic themes that have made him the leader of a small group of soneros of this style. And although he is very popular in Europe, the United States, and Latin America with his catchy songs and great commercial hook, you may not know everything about this artist. For that, we are going to tell you 11 things about the Salsa´s “Cuchi, Cuchi” little known to make you stand out among his fans.

1- Ismael Ruiz Hernández, better known as Maelo Ruiz ““El boricua de la Salsa”, was really born in New York (United States) in the late 60s and moved to Puerto Rico at 4 years old. He began his musical career at 16 years old at Escuela Libre de Música de Caguas under the direction of Juan Pacheco.

2- In 2007 Maelo was nominated for a Latin Grammy Award, in the best Salsa Album category for his album “Puro Amor”.

3- He has been a supporting singer for the artist Willie González on several opportunities.

4- He is a partner of the Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara Campus Tabasco, where he supports young students to continue with their musical careers.

5- The Romantic Salsero has not had gastric bypass surgery for fear of a possible alteration of his vocal register.

6- Maelo Ruiz hasn’t composed any of the songs on his albums. “I don’t like writing songs. I leave that to the masters because they are the ones who compose and I sing. That is my philosophy.” He said to an international social medium.

7- He doesn’t know how to dance. No matter how hard he made, “he has two left feet.”

8- After the failure of his first two albums as a solo: “Experience” (1996) and “Maelo Ruiz” (1999), the Salsa singer had to cut the grass in the parks to survive. As an anecdote, he related that one day a lady heard him singing while doing his daily work and told him: “Boy, stop mowing the grass and dedicate yourself to singing with that beautiful voice you have.” Those words again prompted him to continue in the Salsa world.

9- In 2013, a Venezuelan lady stole the semen of the “Por favor señora” vocalist from a human reproduction institution, Fertilab, located in Venezuela. Artificial insemination was without Sonero´s consent and it produced unrecognized twin girls in September 2014.

10- The video with the highest number of reproductions of the singer on the YouTube site is the single “He vuelto por ti” with 60 million views until now, followed by “Te va a doler” with 42 million.

11- And finally, inside of the list: Maelo Ruiz’s 11 Things you didn’t know is his most successful soloist album: “En Tiempo De Amor” launched in 2003. This album has 11 songs, such as: “Por favor señora”, “Te va a doler”, “Así no se da el amor”, “Si volvieras a mí”, among others.

Who is Maelo Ruiz?

Ismael Ruiz Hernández, better known as Maelo Ruiz, was born in New York City in 1966, but at the age of 4, he moved with his family to Puerto Rico where his parents are originally from.

In 1994 he released his first record production as a soloist, which included the renowned song: “Te Necesita Mi Amor”, which ranked # 1 on the list of tropical music for four weeks in Latin American countries such as Colombia, Panama, Venezuela, and cities of the United States: Chicago, Los Angeles, and Miami. Likewise, Maelo is credited as Best Salsero in Peru. And also, he got the Rumba de Oro Award in Ecuador.

Two years later, Ruiz launched his second album which was called “Experiencia” which contained among other hits: “Te Amo”, “El Reloj Cucu”, “La Primera Noche”, “La Dueña De Mi Corazón”.

In 1999 he released the third self-titled album that takes him on a tour around the European continent, promoting themes such as: “Oh Mujer”, “A Media Luz” y “Maldito”.

His fourth CD “En Tiempo de Amor” (2004) was directed by Diego Galé, highlighting themes such as: “Así Eres Tú” by Axel Martínez, “Será Que Si” by Luis Lambis, and two ballads: “Por favor Señora” by Juan C. Calderón and the popular song “Te Va a Doler” by Álvaro Torres.

During 2007, Maelo premiered his album “Puro Corazón”, where he decided to do the cover: “Entrégate” from Luis Miguel originally, “Amor, Amor” by Camilo Sesto and “He Vuelto Por Ti” by Myriam Hernández, and whose album was nominated for The Latin Grammy Award for Best Salsa Album.Inicio

The Business Of The Artists

Currently, famous artists have begun to sell their musical legacy to avant-garde companies, obtaining the value for their catalog of songs comparable to a 25-year career in advance and immediate financial security that solves the termination of the singer-songwriter due to the forced stoppage of performances and concerts for a year due to the Covid-19 Pandemic. This New popular Business of the Artists consists of the monetization of iconic songs to private companies with which they reach agreements on the management of each theme for the subsequent increase in long-term income with a reliable projection in sustainable consumption.

Hipgnosis Song Funds Limited, KKR (Kohlberg Kravis Roberts), and Primary Wave are some of these unusual financial companies investing in music that have turned their sights to this sector and are completely changing the way it is managed around the world. Through the individual management of each classic theme, these companies promise to manage the proper use of the license in film, theater, television, commercials, new versions, etc.

There are already two Latin composers within this cartel of successful artists who have ceded their copyright to the company Hipgnosis Song Funds Limited: Colombian singer-songwriter Shakira and American songwriter of Latin American descent, Benny Blanco, this artist is the creator of very popular songs such as: “Señorita” (Shaw Mendes and Camila Cabello), “I can’t get enough” (J. Balvin, Selena Gómez and Tainy), “Good for you” (Selena Gómez) and “Love yourself” (Justin Bieber).

Although the details of these contracts have not been made public, it has been known that Shakira sold 100% of the publishing rights to her 145 songs to Hipgnosis and although all her legacy was delivered, this contract stipulates that the future compositions of the singer-songwriter are not included. Likewise, the new songs of the singer will continue to be managed by Sony / ATV, a record company associated with this Colombian star for more than a decade and with which she will remain for seven more years.

What is Hipgnosis Song Funds Limited?

It is a British investment company offering investors pure exposure to songs and associated musical intellectual property rights. Hipgnosis is listed on the main market of the London Stock Exchange (England) under the symbol SONG and has raised more than £ 625 million through its public offering since July 2018 to date.

Ted Cockle, Merck Mercuriadis, and Amy Johnson

The company along with its co-founder and former manager of figures such as Beyoncé, Elton John, Guns N ‘Roses, Iron Maiden among others, Merck Mercuriadisen, has a board of directors composed of Ted Cockle (President) and Amy Thomson (Chief Catalog Officer), which have poured all their knowledge of the modern and direct recording world to the company and have made Hipgnosis have thousands of hits from Latin popular singers such as Marc Anthony, Ricky Martin, Enrique Iglesias, and Jennifer López, among others.

What’s Behind This New Business?

Millionaire amounts! Nowadays, there is a greater consumer population of Streaming largely because of the Millennials generation, Generation Z, and the current Pandemic. This has made the great hits revalue over the news songs. According to estimates by The Wall Street Journal, a music catalog that could have been bought for £ 41,000 increased in value to around £ 40 million.

This new business has skyrocketed since the beginning of the covid-19 pandemic in early 2020 with the increase in digital content that remains stable with a continued projection of secure income on renowned artists who stand the test of time.

Regarding this New Popular Business of the Artists, Hipgnosis Song Funds Limited confirmed in its 2020 report that the investment for the acquisition of the rights to the Music Catalogs is sustainable in the market movement: “People always hear the music” and, thanks to the streaming, “they almost always pay for it.”

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Kadencia orchestra “Don’t take the Drum away from me”

From Richmond (Virginia), Kadencia Orchestra launches its homage to the percussion instrument linked to joy and to the history of millenary ethnic groups that were expatriated from the mother continent to the shores of the New World centuries eailier.

Count Puerto Rico among those many destinations. Here the establishment and development of the cultural and musical expression of the slave allowed to write the sound pages of our rhythmic tradition with masterstrokers. Despite the passing of time, one of them is kept alive thanks to different musical efforts to which today we humbly join through this heartfelt tribute that, with our ancestors’ permission and hides, we titled: “No Me Quite El Tambor”.

From Richmond (Virginia), Kadencia Orchestra launches to the whole world its homage to the percussion instrument linked to the joy and history of millenary ethnic groups that, centuries ago, were expatriated from the mother continent to the shores of the "new world". — Kadencia Orchestra from Richmond Virginia

Kadencia Orchestra has a before and an after, but the same feeling and a line leadership that is born, sustained and prolonged in its leader and founder, master Maurice Sanabria Ortiz from whom we share a brief but necessary biographical sketch.

Although born in Manhattan (New York), his origins are from Mayaguez; and, he went back there at 2 years ols, with his mother. Mayaguez saw him grow up and nourich him with the culture of his ancestors; manifestations that reached him transformed into beautiful and inexhaustible stories passed down by his maternal grandfather, who worked as a train driver that transported sugar cane, and as such, he was a witness to the festivities related to the sugar cane harvest.

His relationship with music dates back to high school, when he was a member of small groups that enterteined the well-remembered and popular marquee parties.

Kadencia Orchestra has a before and an after, but the same feeling and a guiding line that is born, sustained and prolonged by its leader and founder, maestro Maurice Sanabria Ortiz, of whom we share a brief but necessary biographical sketch. — Kadencia Orchestra Don’t take the drum away from me

After joining the army, he was linked to the musical groups over there. Some years later, while performing his military service in Germany, he was part of the Orquesta LA CREACIÓN and then joined the renowned group LA CONEXIÓN LATINA.

After his return to Puerto Rico, he was recruited by the PUERTO RICAN BRASS with whom he recorded his first musical work. After a time, however, he had to leave the group in order to pursue his university studies. Once he achieved his goal, he got involved in groups such as RECUPLENA and PLENA VIVA.

PLENA VIVA: after the breakup with this organization, he created the ORQUESTA KADENCIA around 2007 with whom he recorded by the end of 2009 (November), the production entitled LA VOZ DEL BARRIO that runs between the sounds of plena, bomba and salsa.

After his return to Puerto Rico, he was recruited by the PUERTO RICAN BRASS with whom he recorded his first musical work. After some time, however, he had to leave the group in order to pursue his university studies. — Kadencia orchestra Don’t take the drum away from me

In 2011, Maurice Sanabria returns to the United States, leaving behind a career dedicated to the pharmaceutical industry and also related to his musical work.

He settles in Richmond, Virginia and, after some years working for the government, he decided to reorganize the KADENCIA ORCHESTRA in 2018.

At this stage, these musical roots were prolonged, since his son Maurice Sanabria Gallardo (Maurice Jr.) becomes part of his group formed by 12 high-level musicians which are as follows:

Maurice Sanabria Ortiz: Singer Minor Percussion

Will Román: Timbales

Héctor “Coco” Barez: Tumbadoras (drums)

Santos Ramírez: Punteador & Buleador

Alberto Solano: Punteador, Giiiro & Shekere

Maurice “Mauro” Sanabria Jr.: Requinto, Buleador & Backing Vocals

Charlie Kirkpatrick: Piano

Jon Wheelock: Bass

Marc Román: First Trumpet & Musical Director

Ángel Quiñones: Second Trumpet

Pete Anderson: Trombone

Antonio Orta: Saxophone & Flute

Enrique Quiñones: Bongo, Follower & Backing Vocals.

Recently recorded, December 2019, this is the cut that

Kadencia Orchestra shared as a Christmas single.

A song that was previously recorded by the group, but never released.

A kind of musical story about the bad situation at that time and was updated for the occasion, recorded in sessions both in Puerto Rico and in Richmond, Virginia.

With respect to “No Me Quite El Tambor”, we share the name of the music credits, as well as the link to its official video.

At this stage, the musical roots were extended, since his son Maurice Sanabria Gallardo (Maurice Jr.) became part of his group, which is made up of 12 musicians of the highest level. — Kadencia orchestra Don’t take the drum away from me

Maurice Sanabria: Author Alfredo L. Santiago: Arranger

Maurice Sanabria Ortiz: Singer

Will Román: Timbales

Héctor “Coco” Barez: Barriles de bomba, cua & maracas

Leonardo García: Piano

Julio Antillano: Bass

Bob Miller: First Trumpet

Marc Román: Second Trumpet

Toby Whitaker: Trombone

Milton Sesentón: Strings

Alfredo Santiago: Saxophone

Maurice Sanabria Ortiz, Maurice “Tito” Sanabria, Reinaldo “Rei” Álvarez Enrique “Quique” Quiñones: Choir

Official Video: dYJB OE

To contact Kadencia Orchestra, you can do so through:

Website: https://kadencia.net/

Fan Page: https://www.facebook.com/KadenciaPR/

E-mail address

maurice Okadencia.net

Phone numbers:

+1 (939) 217 – 7710

+1 (804) 647 – 7917

KADENCIA ORCHESTRA

Richmond, Virginia.

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Juan Manuel Lebrón: a versatile Puerto Rican artist

Music accompanies him from a very young age

Juan Manuel Lebrón is a very complete artist who has ventured into different areas of the entertainment industry, from music to comedy, Mr. Lebrón has put his name on it. Born on April 22, 1947 on the island of Puerto Rico, he has worked from a very young age on the stage when he became the singer of the Sexteto Rítmico group. But Juanma’s career, as he is affectionately known, is the perfect example of self-improvement that other artists can look up to when necessary.

Juan Manuel Lebron — Lebron is a complete artist

He recorded his first full album with the Orquesta Sensacional, which was his next step in the industry. His career took off when he participated in the OTI Song Festival, being the first salsa singer to represent Puerto Rico in this prestigious festival. Here he performed the song “Represento” which was originally by singer-songwriter Lou Briel. OTI allowed Juanma to have international recognition and the unconditional support of the late and talented cantaora Lola Flores who always praised Juan Manuel.

Currently he already has nine complete productions, his first success that conquered the radio of Puerto Rico was “Amores Sin Sentido” released in 1982. Later one of his greatest prides was to make a bolero album, in 1999 where the song “Una obra de amor” which is dedicated to all children struggling with HIV positive.

Acting and comedy are other of his passions

But beyond music Juanma has also stood out at the acting level, especially in television comedies, and if you ask any actor they will say that comedy is much more difficult than drama. Among Juan Manuel’s most famous productions we find “Musicomedia”, “Salsa con chispa” and “En casa de Juanma y Wiwi”; the latter was on the air for 14 consecutive years. He also dabbled in the host part with shows like the game one “Atrévete”

Many records and songs — Who does not know Juan Manuel Lebron?

Apart from this great repertoire as a singer, actor and entertainer, Juanma has excelled in other facets as a music producer, composer, librettist, model and brand image. In fact, even he has ventured into the theatrical world by writing and starring in the play “Cosas de papi y mami”. He has also been a radio producer with his own shows.

There are many recognitions that Juan Manuel Lebrón has obtained in his long career as a public figure, these have not only been to recognize his work as a singer and actor, but also to recognize the great contribution he has made to Puerto Rico. Among them are:

Comedian of the year in 1978.
One of the “Ten Most Outstanding Young People in Puerto Rico” in 1980.
“Represento” awarded him a platinum record and the Buho de Oro given by Panama in 1986.
In 1991 he was nominated for Premios Lo Nuestro for the song “Ella y Tú” in the category Tropical Singer (Salsa).
In 1992 he was the official entertainer chosen by Telemundo for the Great Celebrations of the Fifth Centennial of America.
That same year he was awarded the honor of representing his island at the Puerto Rico Pavilion in Seville, Spain.
He won the Paoli Award in 1993 for Tropical Genre Singer of the Year.
In 1999 he received the Don Quixote award thanks to his long career as a comedian.

A Puerto Rican Artist — A talented and very versatile Puerto Rican artist.

In these modern times Juanma remains active in the music industry. There are several singles and albums that he has compiled in recent years. We hope that soon he brings us a new production, and the successes continue for this talented and very versatile Puerto Rican artist.