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Search Results for: Latin
Son del Monte
North America / United Stated / New York
Son del Monte, Something more than a “Charanga”
It was one of those nights of meeting with friends, those friends with whom you share the same musical preferences among other things, you know, of those gatherings where only you and your friends can spend hours discussing the best songs of Héctor Lavoe or remembering the best hits of the Fania, and in which there is no other way to end the evening than with the deities that brings the good Salsa music from a live band to close the night with a flourish.
And so that was, when with the hours passed we came across one of these charming Latin clubs that fill the streets and every day prevail more in the city of New York, where, of course, they offered Live Salsa. Eureka! If you allow me to say it … It was the perfect place to “Echarnos un Pie” (colloquial term that we usually give in some Latin countries when we refer to dance).
Upon entering, the characteristic sound of the band wrapped up the entire venue, no doubt, captivated us. It was the harmony of an orchestra that played the typical Cuban music: “La Charanga“, which had its maximum exposure in the 20th century. We were all enthralled or if you want to say “delighted”, it was the mixture of wind instruments with percussion instruments but especially with the string instrument that most caught our attention, the Violin.
When we asked for the name of the orchestra, they told us: “Son del Monte”. It’s the ideal name for an orchestra of 12 Latin musicians who project their virtuosity before an audience eager for Caribbean Music that bathes the senses and awakens the joy of living.
Son Del Monte is a band based in New York City that presents unique tunes from various artists. This orchestra was born from the musical director and timbalero, Manny Rivera whose aspiration was to create a Charanga band with a hard New York sound that paid homage to the orchestras of the 60s, 70s and 80s. “Our music is captivating for the listeners and dancers. Fans from all over the world have come to love Son Del Monte: Una Charanga Con Algo Más and our incredible musical swing”, said Manny Rivera.
This band that combines the typical sound of Cuba with the mixture of flute, violins and trombones with three singers that create a distinctive harmony of three parts, have performed in so popular Salsa venues, such as: Maryland Live Casino, the Baltimore´s Latino Festival, the boardwalk of Coney Island, SOB’s, Empire City Casino in Yonkers, Gonzalez y Gonzalez, La Marqueta, the Latina Hats Society, Industry City, Harlem Mist, among other recognized Salsa venues.
The members of this Charanga orchestra with “Sabor” and electrifying sound are: Mauricio Smith Jr. (Flute), Eric Roberto Salazar and David Rimelis (Violins), Michael Pallas, Juanga Lakunza and Charlie Garcia (Trombones), Eli Rivera (Piano), Bert Castro (Bass), Joe Gonzalez (Conga), Manuel Rivera (Timbales / Musical Director / Leader) and Luis Ayala, Armando Jiménez Sonji and Luis Soto (Singers).
Since the beginning of this year (2019), Son del Monte has been working on their record proposal for the Latin market with unpublished themes, rhythmic and unique sound – contemporary. To date they already have two singles: “Rumba Omelenko” and “Vengo de Nueva York” availables in: CD Baby, Deezer, iTunes, Apple Music, and Spotify. Likewise, the song “Herman” is in the process of recording. So, get ready because this Charanga orchestra promises their CD ended with great compositions for the public later this year.
Undeniable, the acceptance of Son del Monte has been so extensive on the part of New Yorkers and all who are Salsa lovers that they were recently awarded with the TANAE Digital Media Award for Band of the Year 2018, giving recognition to an arduous musical performance, but above all of great cultural value that keeps alive our Latin idiosyncrasy.
Manuel Rivera (Musical Director / Manager/ Timbales):
Manuel Rivera, have been a professional musician for more than 40 years and now Son Del Monte’s Leader/ Musical Director. His musical career started playing Bongo in a Latin Workshop band which eventually became Orchestra Yambu. Yambu was known for its Latin Jazz style and Disco Hit “Sunny”, his first recording. Subsequently, I joined the original Charanga Orchestra Sublime of New York City, doubling up on Bongo and Timbales. He recorded on Sublime’s first two albums in 1977 and 1979.
In 2001, he rejoined Orchestra Sublime now known as “Sonsublime”. Manuel recorded on Sonsublime’s Gran Reserva and Bailando Con Sonsublime, their latest CDs. He studied various folkloric rhythms, Bata drums and sight reading at the Harbor’s Conservatory of Music in El Barrio in New York City under the guidance of the Master Louie Bauzo.
Manuel Rivera has performed with the Bassist: William Millan, of the original Conjunto Saoco, singers: Henry Fiol, Ray Ramos, and Luis Ayala. Also, he performed with Yerason and the MTG All Stars Orchestra under the direction of Hector Leguillow, Joe Quijano at Lincoln Center and other various artists throughout his musical career.
Next Shows:
Monday, Jult 15TH
Venue: Cunanele Restaurant and Lounge. 1 Route 46 W, Totowa, NJ 07512
Saturday, August 17TH
Venue: La Placita de la Marqueta. North trains between 111th and 112th Streets in East Harlem, “El Barrio” and uptown Manhattan, NY.
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Roberto Quintero
North America / United Stated / New York
Roberto Quintero, The Master in the Congas, Bongo & Timbales NY
Roberto Quintero was born in Caracas, Venezuela, surrounded by Afro-Venezuelan and Afro-Cuban rhythms and music.
His father, a respected composer, singer and percussionist, tutored and encouraged Roberto Quintero on percussion throughout his adolescent years.
Roberto Quintero comes from a long line of outstanding musicians, including his Uncle Carlos Nene Quintero and cousin Luisito Quintero.
Roberto Quintero studied at the Conservatory of Music in Caracas, Venezuela and Sinfonica Orchestra Juvenil from Venezuela.
Besides his skillful Congas work, Roberto is also well known for his work on Bongos, Drum set, Djembe, Timbales and a wide variety of assorted percussion instruments.
He (Roberto Quintero) has played with Dave Samuels, Dave Weckl, Chicago, Gato Barbieri, David Sanchez, Roy Hargrove, David Sancious, Eddie Palmieri, Jack DeJohnette, Roy Haney, Marc Anthony, Timbalaye, Celia Cruz and countless other high-profile music acts in all genres, from symphonic to Jazz, Latin Jazz and Latin House.
Mimi Ibarra singer-songwriter from Colombia to the world
Latin America / Colombia / Bogota
Mimi Ibarra Colombian singer-songwriter. Her talent makes Latin American women proud
Elizabeth “Mimi” Ibarra was born in Colombia in the department of Choco. Since she was a child she dreamed of being able to venture into music as a performer, but “Mimi” was far from imagining that she would first become known internationally as a composer.
It all started when “Mimi” Ibarra dedicated herself to writing melodies, she felt happy doing it and as she describes it “it was definitely a gift from God” she kept the songs she wrote. She composed some songs for a record label in her native Colombia.
Her first song as a composer “Amor ingrato” was recorded in Puerto Rico by Milly, Jocelin y los Vecinos for the Musical Productions label.
“Mimi” Ibarra wrote songs that were definitely hits such as: “Señora”, “Nobody’s Toy”, “Déjala”, “Morena Linda”, “Tell him” and “Te Propongo” in the voices of well-known salsa performers like Tito Rojas, La Puerto Rican Power, Tito Gómez, Anthony Cruz, Maelo Ruiz among others.
“Mimi” Ibarra, romantic par excellence… a woman who has the virtue of writing beautiful songs dedicated to love, but who in turn considered that it was time to offer the public songs with romantic lyrics that were also danceable.
After becoming known as a composer “Mimi” Ibarra, she makes her most cherished dream come true… to become a performer. In the first production, the eight songs are of his inspiration, among them “así”, “que tiene ella”, “Para Quererte” and “No puede ser” in duet with Anthony Cruz.
In the second production the themes “hurts” (a duet with Tito Rojas), “I love you like this”, “Private Property” were heard.
These productions have taken her with her music to different places such as Panama, Colombia, the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico; and cities like New York, Houston and Los Angeles, among others.
Now, he presents us with his fourth record production, with a very varied repertoire to satisfy all his followers.
The bachata “because I loved you so much” stands out, a theme that in turn was recorded as a ballad, in addition to “the Tun Tun dance, which is an indigenous rhythm of Colombia.
All songs are authored by Mimi Ibarra, arranged by Rafael “Bodo” Torres, Ramón Sánchez and Julio “Gunda” Merced.
Hit compositions by Mimi Ibarra
- Nobody’s Toy – Puerto Rican Power
- Déjala – Tito Rojas in duet with Tito Gómez
- I propose – Hector Rey
- I need you my love – Maelo Ruiz
- Why do I love you so much – Tito Rojas
- For that woman – Tito Rojas
- Lady – Tito Rojas
- It also hurts us – Tito Rojas
- I will cry – Tito Rojas
- Why do you refuse – Roberto Roena
- Compare me – Roberto Lugo
- If you let me love you – Roberto Lugo
- I couldn’t help it – La Mulenze Orchestra
- Blame Me – Luisito Carrion
- Your way of loving – Pedro Conga
- You are the only one – Nino Segarra
- Win – Tito Gomez
- Never let you down – Anthony Cruz
- Tell Him – Anthony Cruz
Son Rumbero, Colombia Offers You Authentic Salsero Tourism
Norte America / Colombia / Bogota
Son Rumbero, Colombia Offers You Authentic Salsero Tourism
“Come and enjoy classes, dance and local tourism”
The Son Rumbero Academy continues to focus on salsa tourism in Colombia. This prestigious academy offers us the opportunity to unite the tourism of this beautiful country with the best classes of Latin rhythms that you are looking for, all nested in a single package, an opportunity to schedule 24 hours a day in activities willing to know, enjoy and above all. all dance.
The offer is made to enjoy the service in the main cities of the country since they have qualified personnel who provide classes from the capital Bogotá, passing through Cali, Barranquilla, Cartagena, Medellín, Pereira, Popayán among other cities.
The cycle of classes ranges from 2, 4, 6, 8 or more hours of personalized instruction, with qualified and highly experienced professionals, this leads to an almost guaranteed successful result, live the experience of learning salsa in any of its styles, Merengue, bachata, urban rhythms, a little bit of everything, only you have the power to determine the line you want to take, all these dance activities taught in ideal spaces, from discos, classrooms to hotels in the cities.
This cycle of classes is nested in the visit to the best nightclubs in the city where you are, this to take the classes to the practical cycle, an idea that allows you to learn much more effectively by sharing with the same teachers who instruct you.
We have a unique salsa tourism program in the country, the academy offers you the opportunity to get to know the most emblematic tourist sites in the area where you are, whether historical, cultural, social, recreational or other that interests the client.
The classes are scheduled weeks in advance where the academy sends you the itinerary of classes and walks in a tourist guide that organizes the days of your visit, always leaving a space for those interested to also determine the activities you want to do, it is like have a tourist assistant who additionally dances.
For more information on plans and costs, be sure to contact them at the numbers +573022582306 and +573196432329, through their social networks @sonrumbero on Instagram and Facebook, email [email protected] or [email protected] and through their website www.sonrumbero.com
