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Discover The 8 Orchestras Of Tempo Latino 2021 (Cancelled)

The major Salsa Festival in France announced the lineup of orchestras to perform at Les Arènes: Pacific Mambo Orchestra, Los Van Van, Interactivo, London Afrobeat Collective, Alain Pérez, and Issac Delgado will display their talent on stage

Les Arènes (the only paid access area of the festival) will be the Latin and Afro-Caribbean music concerts. Here, you will enjoy the cultural and generational exchange, also the talent of the great trajectory & emerging artists, who will present their repertoire for the maximum Salseros. In this 27th edition of Tempo Latino (a festival held outdoors), all the biosecurity measures implemented in the country will be respected.

Concerts in Tempo Latino 2021

Pacific Mambo Orchestra

The renaissance of the Latin sound of the Big Bands of the 1940s will be in the performance by one of the most important orchestras in the United States, Pacific Mambo Orchestra. Their music combines Mambo, Pop, Cha Cha, Timba, and Bolero. Additionally, Pacific Mambo Orchestra was the winner of the “Best Tropical Album” at the 2014 Grammy Awards.

This North American orchestra was founded 11 years ago by the Mexican pianist Christian Tumalan and the German trumpeter Steffen Kuehn. They have collaborated with famous artists such as Carlos Santana, Poncho Sánchez, Pete Escovedo, and Arturo Sandoval. Currently, this Latin Big Band performs on the west coast of the United States, and its repertoire is in English and Spanish. His third album: The III Side fuses the Mambo traditions of the 50s with the music of the moment.

Los Van Van

The emblematic Cuban music orchestra will celebrate its 50 years of experience on the Les Arènes of Tempo Latino stage.

Los Van Van was founded in 1969 by the bassist, composer, and legend of Cuban music, Juan Formell.

Juan, accompanied by José Luis Quintana, known as “Changuito” and César “Pupy” Pedroso, invented the “Songo”, a Cuban rhythm predecessor of the “Timba” or Cuban Salsa. This rhythmic fusion generated the Salsa-Son, a sound with a Cuban style.

In 2018 they recorded their first record production “Legado” since Juan Formell’s passed away in 2014. This tribute album has 14 songs with 3 new versions of international singles: “Te extraño”, “Por qué lo haces”, and “Amiga mía”.

Interactive

Interactivo 2021 — Saturday, July 31, 2021 – 9:00 P.M.

The avant-garde Cuban collective, Interactivo, is the most innovative and interesting project in Cuban music today.

This emerging orchestra on international stages brings together the brightest and most eclectic talents in Havana. Each member brings his specialty: Timba, Funk, Jazz, Hip Hop, Rock, Rumba, Cuban traditional music, and Soul for an optimal result of great richness, where individual originality, musical creativity, and avant-garde ideas enrich the group.

London Afrobeat Collective

London’s addicting Afrobeat for ten years has offered festive music based on Jazz, Funk, Rock, Dumb, and African Vibes. Its international ADN, composed of nine members from England, Italy, France, Congo, Argentina, and New Zealand, has made its rhythm together with the powerful voice of the Congolese singer Juanita Euka, addictive music with powerful and committed messages. Enjoy this emerging band from international stages, London Afrobeat Collective, at Tempo Latino.

Alain Pérez and The Orchestra

Alain Pérez de blanco — Sunday, August 1, 2021 – 9:00 P.M.

Alain Pérez, bassist, singer, and arranger, composes his orchestra of 13 young musicians on stage to offer a mixed show of contemporary Cuban Salsa, Timba, and Latin Jazz. His talent has given him marvelous experiences with internationally renowned orchestras and musicians such as Los Van Van, Irakere, Issac Delgado, Paquito D’Rivera, and Celia Cruz. He always is accompanied by his elephant-head cane, in homage to Cuban musician Benny Moré.

Alain also has been influenced by flamenco for his work with Spanish artist Paco de Lucía.

This multifaceted artist born in Havana was nominated twice for the Latin Grammy Awards, the first in 2015, in the category Best Traditional Tropical Music Album with “El alma del Son, tributo a Matamoros” and the second, “ADN” nominated in 2017 in the category Best Salsa Album.

El Cuento de la Buena Pipa 2020 is his most recent record production, and you can enjoy it on the main stage of the festival.

Issac Delgado

Isaac Delgado con bufanda — Sunday, August 1, 2021 – 11:00 P.M.

The great voice of Cuban Salsa, Issac Delgado, released his first album “Dando La Hora” in 1991 under the direction of Cuban pianist and composer Gonzalo Rubalcaba.

On November 13, 2020, he presented his new album “Dando La Hora 30th Anniversary Gold Edition” with eight temas remastered themes: La Novia Que Nunca Tuve, Aunque Soy Como Soy, Amor De Tierra Y Cuerpo, Entrégate a Mí, Cuando estás Lejos Estas Inalcanzable, Centímetro a Centímetro, Si La Vuelvo a Encontrar y Ella Es Un Reloj. “¡Vaya que chévere!”

Purchase your tickets at:

At the Tempo Latino Office: 3, rue du Général Delort, 32190 Vic-Fezensac

Authorized payments: Check (payable to Tempo Latino), Vacation Voucher, Cash, and Credit Card

During the Festival: The Tempo box office moves to Les Arènes. 18-20, Avenue Edmond Berges, 32190 Vic-Fezensac. Telephone: 05 62 06 40 40 / 05.62.06.66.56

Authorized Payments: Check (payable to Tempo Latino), Vacation Vouchers, Cash, and Credit Card

Twenty-Seventh Edition Of Tempo Latino Will Be Unmissable

CANCELLED

The festival in its 27th edition will present international stars of great trajectory and emerging from July 29 to August 1

Tempo Latino, the leader Salsa Festival in France, resumes its activities after its forced pause due to the Pandemic. The whole family will be able to enjoy this summer in the open air, on its main stage “Les Arènes” of the presentations of established and emerging artists of Latin music in Vic-Fezensac (Gers, France) during the last weekend of July. Tickets for all performances are already available in advance since last January on their website.

At Les Arènes (main stage), Tempo Latino will present the concerts: Pacific Mambo Orchestra (Friday, July 30 – 9:00 P.M.), Los Van Van (Friday, July 30 – 11:00 P.M.), Interactivo (Saturday, July 31 – 9:00 P.M.), London Afrobeat Collective (Saturday, July 31 – 11:00 P.M.), Alain Pérez (Sunday, August 1 – 9:00 P.M.), and Issac Delgado (Sunday, August 1 – 11:00 P.M.), to close all their nights.

Every day of the festival, before the nightly live performances, in between each concert or before leaving Les Arènes, Tempo Latino offers a Caribbean atmosphere where you can taste exquisite dishes and enjoy a guest DJ each day in La Conga. Also, you can do the same at Bar Habana, in front of the bullring “El Pueblito”. Here, from 12:30 P.M. to 1:30 P.M., you can improve your Salsa steps with Atocha Showman with a free dance lesson.

To quench your thirst, you can head to La Placita, located at the back of Les Arènes. In this corner from 6:00 P.M., you will be able to savor varied and national wines, or if you prefer to continue discovering Latin specialties and crafts, you will find them in the dozens of stands in El Barrio. The El Barrio area is located in the center of the international market.

Post Tempo Latino — Tempo Latino will take place under favorable sanitary conditions for all attendees.

First Salsa Festival in Europe!

The Festival Tempo Latino maintains since 1994 its artistic focus on Latin and Afro-Cuban Music. The desire of this festival was and continues to be to make this live and popular music known. Its 500 volunteers invite event attendees each year to discover Latin rhythms for four consecutive days.

Since the beginning of Tempo Latino in the town of Vic-Fezensac, Les Arènes and its georithmic satellites of Conga and Cap Tempo have been the places designed to receive the maximum Salseros, who discover and enjoy the rhythms, artists, and Caribbean flavors of the moment.

Tempo Latino, being the Salsa ambassador in Europe, has presented for 27 years more than 200 renowned and emerging artists and orchestras, among which are: Papo Luca, Sonora Ponceña, Oscar D’Léon, Yuri Buenaventura, Los Van Van, Ernesto “Tito” Puentes, Afro Cuban All-Stars, Celia Cruz, Eddie Palmieri Orchestra & Alfredo De La Fé, Jimmy Bosch, Willie Colon, La Sonora Ponceña, Orishas, El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico, Omar Sosa, Omara Portuondo, José Alberto “El Canario”, Spanish Harlem Orchestra, Johny Pacheco and his Tumbao Anejo, among many others.

Know the Ticket Reservation Methods

The three-day ticket for access to all Les Arènes concerts, which will take place from Friday to Sunday, is available for € 85 on its online platform.

This pass can be exchanged for a bracelet, valid for one person, and can be collected starting Friday at noon, at the counters dedicated to ticket controls located on both sides of the doors of the main stage.

You can also purchase your tickets at:

Pass 3 jours — Tempo Latino offers a special pass for the three-day festival of concerts

At the Tempo Latino Office: 3, rue du Général Delort, 32190 Vic-Fezensac

Authorized payments: Check (payable to Tempo Latino), Vacation Voucher, Cash, and Credit Card

During the Festival: The Tempo box office moves to Les Arènes. 18-20, Avenue Edmond Berges, 32190 Vic-Fezensac. Telephone: 05 62 06 40 40 / 05.62.06.66.56

Authorized Payments: Check (payable to Tempo Latino), Vacation Vouchers, Cash, and Credit Card

At the Artagnan Tourist Office in Vic-Fezensac: 18, rue des Cordeliers, 32190 Vic-Fezensac.

Authorized payments: Check and Cash

How do you Get to the Festival?

By Train: Vic-Fezensac does not benefit from a station. Toulouse, Agen, and Auch are stations suggested for arrival. Tempo ferries will meet you there and escort you directly to the festival venue.

Unmissable Will Be Tempo Latino 2021!

Pacific Mambo Orchestra, Los Van Van, Interactivo, London Afrobeat Collective, Alain Pérez, and Issac Delgado will display their talent on stage

In this Twenty-Seventh Edition of Tempo Latino (a festival held outdoors), all the biosecurity measures implemented in the country will be respected.

First Salsa Festival in Europe!

Los Van Van will close on the first night of the festival. They will celebrate its 50 years of trajectory in Tempo Latino 2021.

Los Van Van was founded in 1969 by the bassist, composer, and legend of Cuban music, Juan Formell.

Juan, accompanied by José Luis Quintana, known as “Changuito” and César “Pupy” Pedroso, invented the “Songo”, a Cuban rhythm predecessor of the “Timba” or Cuban Salsa.

Joe Conzo, Jr. Born and raised in the Bronx, New York

Born and raised in the Bronx, Joe Conzo Jr. develop his passion for photography when he was young while attending the Agnes Russell School on the campus of Columbia University. He continued his formal art education at the School of Visual Arts (New York City).

During his early years, “Joey” witnessed volatile community activism in the South Bronx and the world of Puerto Rican avant-garde arts and music scene in New York. Any day, he could be found nipping at his grandmother’s heels, the late Dr. Evelina Lopez Antonetty (a dynamic leader and passionate activist), who was committed to a defiant act of civil disobedience in favour of the educational rights minorities in the South Bronx.

Other days, he could have been in constant company with his father, Joe Conzo Sr. (confidant and biographer of the late legendary bandleader and musician Tito Puente for a long time), and behind the scenes with the Latin music giants like Machito, Charlie Palmieri, Johnny Pacheco, and Ray Barretto.

These two lived realities will have a profound effect on the way Joey saw his surroundings through the lens of a camera.

He continued his formal art education at the School of Visual Arts (New York City). — Born and raised in the Bronx, Joe Conzo Jr

Coming of age as a young person and budding photographer in the mid-1970s turned out to be a baptism of fire in an unprecedented chapter of the urban decadence in New York. Joey belonged to a generation that had refused to be erased by corrupt politicians and a derogatory education system. His talent had found its place in collective acts of rebellion that reinvented the same world that had them dead. This socio-cultural movement would end up being recognized in the U.S. history books as Hip Hop.

The art, music, dance and aesthetics of his time resulted in a consciousness that challenged the authority and inspired personal battles with silence and hopelessness. There, at its earliest stage, Joey, aka “Joey Kane,” was passionately embracing his role as official photographer in a drama that was taking place. However, every revolution has its casualties and very few get away with it.

After a tumultuous period of substance abuse and homelessness, Joe Conzo Jr. wanted a positive change in his life. He started seeking change step by step With his archive of photographic work preserved with love in boxes by his mother and the members of the legendary Cold Crush Brothers group. His personal reinvention led him into the medical professions, where he eventually received the totile of Nurse. Then later, he joined the New York Fire Department as an emergency medical technician. It was his role as an EMT that led him to the World Trade Center on the morning of September 11, 2001.

On any given day, you could find yourself on the heels of your grandmother, the late Dr. Evelin López Antonetty (a dynamic leader and passionate activist) — Joe Conzo, Jr.

This near-fatal experience of Joe Conzo Jr. during the worst terrorist attacks on U.S. soil reinforced his decision to keep control of his life. Among his life choices, he resumed his stalling relationship with a camera, and found his passion for life from behind the lens again. A few years later, he met American photographer and videographer Henry Chalfant, who was working on the documentary “From Mambo to Hip Hop: A South Bronx Tale”. Chalfant asked Joey for permission to include some of his Cold Crush Brothers images in the film. This collaboration led to a friendship between the two of them that continues today. The documentary received the 2006 ALMA Award in the category of Best Television Documentary.

Source: https://www.amny.com/

Joe Conzo: ‘Born in the Bronx’.

Without the artists able to participate in traditional exhibitions this year, what does BEYOND THE STREETS provide to the art world?

With the disappearance of the traditional rule this year, BTS has been able to think outside the “box” and continue to provide a platform for artists like me to continue to promote and share their work with the public. After the hard blow suffered by the artthis year, BTS continues with very few limits to provide a platform for artists to continue being artists and sharing their work with the world.

What is your contribution to the show?

My contribution to the show is the publication of an expanded version of my book “Born In The Bronx” published the first time in 2007. BTS has become possible for the world to have another chance to own this classic book with 1XRUN, Rock The Bells and Boo-Hooray Gallery.

How have New York artists responded to the world this year?

New York artists are reistant and always look for ways to share their art and support each other.

As a photographer, it is about respecting the art form, their elders and supporting the growing generation. BTS has been that and continues to be that platform for artists all over the world.

As a photographer, it's about respecting the art form and its elders and supporting the younger generation. — Joe Conzo: ‘Born in the Bronx’

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Manny Mieles Singer, Musician, Arranger and Producer

By: Diana Marie (ISM Correspondent in Miami)

From his own recording studio located in New York, the talented Manny Mieles has been providing good music to an extensive fan base around the night within their respective cities and alternating with big ones within the tropical market.

Born in New York City to Puerto Rican parents, Manuel “Manny” Mieles began his career as a pianist at the age of 15.

In 1983, he joined the Orquesta Generación and remained with it for four years. In 1987, he joined the Orquesta Herencia Latina as a lead singer. That same year he recorded his first musical production with Conjunto Imagen entitled “Algo Nuevo” since then Manny Mieles has become a sensation in the salsa genre.

Years later, he collaborated as lead singer with Johnny Ray “Salsa con Clase”, his performance within the salsa market has given him the privilege of sharing on the stage and being part of the musical repertoire of great artists and salsa legends such as; Marvin Santiago, Ismael Miranda, Richie Ray and Bobby Cruz (Carnegie Hall. NY), Hector Tricoche and Lalo Rodriguez among others.

From his own recording studio located in New York, the talented Manny Mieles has been bringing you great music. — Manny Mieles Singer, Musician, Arranger and Producer

And in other occasions, he has participated in tours of artists like Frankie Negrón, Nino Segarra, Anthony Cruz, Roberto Blades, Viti Ruiz, Paquito Guzmán, Michael Stuart, and artists of the LP signature. All-Stars.

Manny Mieles participated in 2005 in the song recorded by the great singer Ray Villegas titled “Puerto Rico” which has become an anthem for the inhabitants of the island of enchantment and the entire world; and which is heard as a voice of encouragement for all Puerto Ricans not to let themselves be defeated by difficult moments that are happening in the present.

His dedication and professionalism have led him to participate in various festivals within AND outside of New York City, recreational parks, beaches and private events, such as “The 116th Street Festival”, “South Street Seaport” “The National Puerto Rican Day Parade”, “NBC Stage”, “Univision” and “Telemundo”, among others.

Manny Mieles Singer, Musician, Arranger and Producer — From his own recording studio located in New York, the talented Manny Mieles

He also worked with Marc Anthony and Jennifer Lopez in the film “El Cantante The Story”, based on the life of the legendary “Cantante de los Cantantes”, Hector Lavoe. In his spare time Manny Mieles is a producer, composer, sound engineer and chorus player.

In 2006 he produced and recorded the production “Paso de Gigante” of the conguero “Pequeño Johnny” and his own production “Sabrosexy Plin”, where the song “Llego el Amor” stands out.

At present Manny Mieles is part of the presentations of the artists of the new movement of the Dominican salsa within the United States, such as Yiyo Sarante, Michell, Alex Matos, Asdrubal, David Kada and Sexappeal, among others.

In July 2015 the new production Manny Mieles mi princesa was released with the first song that was titled.

INFIEL

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=53T5PGw-R1I+

A mix of Bachata recorded by Karlos Rose, the arrangements were made by Carli Maldonado, percussionist who accompanies artists such as Tony Vega, Victor Manuel, Gilberto Santa Rosa, Tito Nieves and others. At present this song is being played a lot in the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Peru and Mexico. The song has had the privilege of being selected for broadcast by Salsa RD of La Republica Domicana and has been heard extensively on Fuego 90. A few months later I continued working and had the opportunity to listen to a song entitled

I BELIEVE IN YOU

The song that the group Riek recorded is a mix of Balada, which touched my heart when I listened to it and I could identify with it. It was arranged by J.R. Rivera, a young man who in spite of his youth is gaining popularity and many singers with recognition have noticed something different in his arrangements because of the unique and peculiar way that his style has. Continue working and the theme that followed and recorded was

DIGITALISE

Theme recorded by Master David Bisbal, Spanish singer recognized nationally and internationally. When I heard the song I immediately identified with it and it touched my heart, without wasting time I contacted J.R Rivera who was the one who made all the musical arrangements to turn it into a Romantic Salsa.

At this moment Dígale is occupying the first places in Canada, Toronto, Venezuela, Puerto Rico and New York by the radio station Tropicalísima located in Mexico.

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Hector “Bomberito” Zarzuela Quality and Tuning in the Fania All-Star Machinery

Hector “Bomberito” Zarzuela, Instrumentalist, excellent sound, tuning and world-class reader.

Héctor Zarzuela, known in the entertainment world as ‘Bomberito’, passed away last Thursday, January 7 at the age of 84 in New Jersey, USA.

Born June 3 in the city of Moca, Dominican Republic, where he began his musical studies, played with several local groups and then moved to the capital city in which he played with

different orchestras. Then in the early 60’s, he decided to emigrate to New York City.

Shortly after arriving in New York, he entered the world of salsa and began working with local orchestras, and later with those that made up the famous Fania All-Star in which he remained for many years.

Hector "Bomberito" Zarzuela Instrumentalist, excellent sound, tuning and world-class reader. — Hector “Bomberito” Zarzuela Quality and Tuning in the Fania All Stars Machine

The former member of the band Estrellas de la Fania, was one of the most important personalities of salsa thanks to his great talent and participation with renowned groups and artists of the salsa world, among them the Fania All-Stars (1971-1976 / 1979-1988 / 1994), Cheo Feliciano (1973 / 1977 / 1993), Ismael Rivera y sus Cachimbos (1975-1978), Héctor Lavoe (1975 / 1981) and Ray Barretto (1979 / 1987-1990).

He worked with fellow trumpeter Luis “Perico” Ortiz for many years, being an extraordinary quality and tuning session and responsible for innumerable hits of different singers.

The name Hector Zarzuela earned a lot of respect for his beautiful songs as an instrumentalist, excellent sound, tuning and world-class reader.

His list of artists with whom he recorded is enormous, here are some of them: Pete Conde, Johnny Pacheco, Héctor Lavoe, El Canario, Ismael Miranda, Ismael Rivera, Tony Vega, Celia Cruz, Grupo Niche, Victor Manuel, among others.

Traveling the world with all these artists, from Latin America to Africa, Japan, Australia, leaving legions of admirers in his wake and a great example to follow. — In 1980, he recorded with an orchestra formed by him, a production entitled “Merengues con Caché”. At that time, he was also with the group “Africando”.

In 1980, he recorded a production entitled “Merengues con Caché” with an orchestra which he has created. Around this time, he was also in the group “Africando“.

He traveled from Latin America to Africa, Japan, and Australia with all these artists, collected legions of fans, and set a great example to follow.

He also dabbled with some merengue groups, especially The New York Band, La Gran Manzana, etc. His career in merengue groups is not extensive, after all he has lived in New York City for many years, making him a living example of Constancy and Determination.

Lovingly called Bomberito, we know nothing about the reasons for this nickname, but he is highly known this way.

Zarzuela was a well-mannered, quiet temperament, respecful person when relating with others, and very responsible person in carrying out his work.

Man with a noteworthy trajectory in growing quality and respect by becoming one of the great figures abroad of our musicians.

Héctor Zarzuela deserves a predominant role in the pages of our history.

He was one of the greatest trumpeters of all time, always being the first trumpet in the ensembles.

He belongs to the highest elite group of musicians of the same instrument. The maestros Luis “Perico” Ortiz, Elias Lopes, Kito Velez, Orlando Pabellon, Rafael Labasta, Alfredo “Chocolate” Armenteros, Puchi Bulong and other great figures that make up the trumpet legends of the trumpet in salsa.

Trumpet

The trumpet is a wind instrument, which belongs to the family of brass instruments and is made of metal alloy.

The sound is produced by the vibration of lips on the part called mouthpiece from the air column (air flow).

Commonly, it is usually tuned in 9′ B ♭, that is to say, one tone below the tuning written on the staff, although there are also trumpets tuned in F, C, A and E, – flat-.

The musician who plays the trumpet is known as trumpet player or trumpeter.

Mechanism

The trumpet is made of brass tube doubled in a spiral of about 180 cm long, has several valves or pistons, and ends with a bellmouth weir, which receives the name of bell or pavilion.

The first two thirds of the tube are practically cylindrical, which gives it a loud and bright sound, whereas the cornet and the flugelhorn, which have a conical tube and produce a softer tone.

The remaining third is a conical tube, except in the last 30 cm, where the tube is widened to form the bellmouth weir.

The caliber is a complex series of turns that besome smaller in the mouthpiece receiver and larger just before the start of the bell. Careful design of these turns is critical to the intonation of the trumpet.

Hector "Bomberito" Zarzuela Instrumentalist, excellent sound, tuning and first class reader. — Hector “Bomberito” Zarzuela Quality and Tuning in the Fania All Stars Machine

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