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Yehudry N. Perdomo M.

North America / USA / New York

High performance athlete in rhythmic gymnastics and professional dancer. Bailoxtreme master trainer and salsa fitness instructor. Yehudry was born in Caracas, Venezuela from a family where salsa was heard as the first and even only option. Surrounded by dancers, she began to enjoy this genre as well and began taking dance classes to stop being an amateur and prepare for a professional level.

His first academy was Latin Images, directed by Arelis Guevera and Remmys. After going through several academies, it was at Grizzly Dance Company where he learned about existing dance styles such as in L.A, Puerto Rico and New York, but never forgetting his style. LOVER OF SALSA IN ALL ITS VERSIONS.

Her salsa roots come from the neighborhood, although thanks to her performance as a gymnast, she maintains a very beautiful and impressive elegance when dancing, merging sport with dance. His first international presentation was in 2013 at the Peru Salsa Congress with the dance company where he began his career.

Today he is dedicated to fitness but his passion for salsa did not end there, as he created a training system called BAILOXTREME where salsa gained strength due to its unique way of training and dancing simultaneously in time of 1. This training system has generated that more people are interested in salsa and in taking classes in various consecrated academies in Venezuela and now internationally.

Today, Yehudry lives in Miami making this project grow but always remembering and respecting those who helped her grow professionally. Below you can learn more about this incredible dancer from a conversation she had with our ISM team…

What led you to choose Latin Images as your first dance academy?

The proximity to my home and the recommendation of dancer friends who are members of that company.

Did you always know that your passion for salsa surpassed rhythmic gymnastics?

It is not surpassed today by Salsa Fit or Fitness as it is currently called, it is Latin dance applied to Fitness and Gymnastics is a high-performance sport, I cannot choose between one and the other. Each one has marked a stage in my life. Currently I am not an athlete, now I am a training coach and a professional dancer, what I did was to unite both sports style and culture and the result was excellent.

Where do you think your salsa roots came from?

I really think that from my Maternal Grandmother, a beautiful black woman with a religious family, lovers of Afro-descendant music, she was the one who gave all her children that love for Salsa and Afro dances. I even have a musician uncle.

How was the creation of Bailoxtreme?

Well it’s very funny, but it was a coincidence. Some ladies were dancing and exercising in a park alone because their coach didn’t show up. And I offered to teach him that day. From there to here, what were 10 ladies became almost 300 in an area where there could only be 100 perhaps.

If you could choose a gymnastics idol and a salsa idol, which one would it be?

Definitely Almudena Cid and Nadia Comanecci.

Oscar d’ Leon, Raphy Leavit, Celia Cruz, Tito Puentes.

Bailo Xtreme - Yehudry N. Perdomo M — Bailo Xtreme – Yehudry N. Perdomo M

Would you see yourself performing with them doing bailoxtreme?

It would be an honor and an indescribable charge of energy to be able to exercise and learn to dance salsa with live music.

What’s next in Yehudry’s life?

I am currently recording a Cuban series that talks about the story of a revolutionary Fidelista who emigrates to Miami. This will be streamed on Netflix.

There I am a dancer who is kidnapped to pay a debt and it is a new challenge. I loved the experience and I’m already thinking about Salsa Pole fit, Something will come out (laughs)

For all the people who are reading us, tell them where they could practice this method?

In which dance academies? Both in Caracas and in Miami.

Bailo Xtreme logo – Yehudry N. Perdomo M

In Caracas you must communicate with the certified instructors in Bailoxtreme through their social networks or my instagram account @Yehudryfit_dancer

In Miami at Rise Health & Fitness

And Personalized at Country Club Towers gym Hialeah, FL.

Mariana “The Sonera of Venezuela and for the world”

Janett Guevara García, artistically known as Mariana “La Sonera de Venezuela”, was born in La Pastora, Caracas on January 19, daughter of Reina García and Vicente Guevara.

Daughter of Reyna García and Vicente Guevara, she is the oldest of six siblings and from a very young age she showed her taste for music; an activity that has been her eternal passion, and has led her to make 12 record productions.

She is the oldest of six siblings and from a very young age she showed her taste for music; an activity that has been her eternal passion and has led her to make six record productions.

Educated in a convent school, she always participated and stood out in cultural events, until on one occasion she was suspended for telling the mother superior that there was a song called “La Cárcel” by Septeto Juventud that she wanted to sing at a cultural event.

At the age of 14, during her high school education, she learned to play drums and participated in the choir of the Caricuao Parish church where she lived.

As the years went by, Mariana was invited by Mr. Naty Martinez to a rehearsal, who was impressed when he heard her and decided to make a musical production.

That is when Mariana’s true pilgrimage began, going through stages earning the admiration of salsa greats.

In past years, she received praise from Queen Celia Cruz and has the guarantee and support of the singers of the Fania Stars, the Gran Combo de Puerto Rico, José Alberto El Canario and even her great friend and fellow countryman Oscar D’León.

Oscar El Sonero del Mundo y Mariana La Sonera de Venezuela

Mariana has been worthy of awards such as “El Congo de Oro” at the Barranquilla salsa festival.

She has been praised by personalities such as Don Tite Curet Alonzo. Mariana alternates her exciting career with the media, where she has a radio program dedicated to our Latin music “Sonsoneando con Mariana” winner of the 2010 Excellence Award, as a popular radio space in the Vargas State Venezuela.

She recently participated in the heartfelt tribute to the 50 years of artistic career of maestro Elio Pacheco, founder of the Latin Dimension, where she recorded an excellent song called “Al Olvido”.

She received praise from the Cuban queen Celia Cruz, and has the support of singers such as the Fania Stars, José Alberto “El Canario”, the Gran Combo de Puerto Rico and even her friend and confidant Oscar D’ León.

“Oscar represents more than a friend to me; he is like a brother. When he has a presentation in Vargas he does not hesitate to call me to see us and talk about our projects. I thank him a lot for his advice, because it has helped me to be where I am. The responsibility of being La Sonera de Venezuela falls on my shoulders.”

Y así quedó esta Sonera para su noche boleros

She has managed to release 12 musical productions. Among her best-known songs are “Frases hecha” in 1996, recorded in Peru and “Eres más fuerte que yo” by the composer Enrique Hidalgo.

Awards obtained

La Sonera has been worthy of multiple awards, including the “Congo de Oro” at the Barranquilla Salsa Festival, as well as the nomination three times in a row for the Vargas Excellence.

She has also received plaques as Female New Artist of the Year and Best Sonera in Caribbean Representation.

“I will never forget when they gave me the Catatumbo de Oro in Maracaibo, in the year 2000. It is one of my greatest achievements.”

Mariana La Sonera en el Santuario de La Divina Pastora en Barquisimeto

My family is my life

At just 18 years old, Mariana became a mother for the first time. “It is something that very few people know, but my first husband mistreated me physically, verbally and psychologically. The only thing I can be thankful for from that relationship is the existence of my son.”

She is currently a speaker, producer, and host of her own radio show “SONSONEANDO CON MARIANA,” broadcast Monday through Friday from 12:00 AM to 2:00 PM on Dial Azul 95.9 FM. At the same time, she directs her own group and is part of Jeque y su Banda, the Rumberos Callejón orchestra, directed by the experienced timbalero Carlitos Padrón, where she shares the stage with Rodrigo Mendoza, Wilmer Lozano, among others.

Edgar Dolor, Hayzalex, El Jeque, Janett Trejo, Mariana, Frederick, Carlitos Hurtado

Research Sources:

Djane. Shina Rojas

Luisana Brito, [email protected]

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The world’s sonero returns to dance with the bass, this time from the Coca Cola Music Hall in Puerto Rico

On October 26, 2024, the Sonero of the World, Óscar D’León, arrived at the Coca Cola Music Hall in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The concert, scheduled for 6:00 p.m., began an hour late. However, attendees waited patiently until Óscar made his energetic entrance onto the colorful stage that was dressed in salsa for the occasion.

The world's greatest singer returns to dance with the bass, this time from the Coca Cola Music Hall in Puerto Rico — The world’s greatest singer returns to dance with the bass, this time from the Coca Cola Music Hall in Puerto Rico

For approximately two hours, the bassist was accompanied by his own orchestra, whose musicians traveled from Miami, Florida, USA. Between soneo and soneo, the Oscar of Salsa informed us that the inconvenience causing the delay had to do with a musician, who having stayed in Miami did not have the possibility of reaching Puerto Rican soil on time.

D´León, with more than half a century of musical career and a long list of hits, delighted the audience with the songs that have made him one of the favorite salsa singers of the Island of Enchantment. He started the evening with “Llorarás”, which ignited the passion of the audience gathered at the Coca Cola Music Hall, and who sang the hit at the top of their lungs alongside the bassist. This was followed by the songs “Bravo de verdad”, “Yo quisiera”, “Hechicera”, “Taboga” -from Dimensión Latina-, accompanied by his backing singer, Johnny Silva, “La murga”, “Detalles”, “La cadenita”, “Idilio” -also a duet with Johnny Silva- and “Mi bajo y yo”. During the interpretation of the latter he was accompanied by the instrument with which he achieved fame to recall his beginnings as a bassist, vocalist and dancer.

The world's sonero dances again with the bass — The world’s sonero dances again with the bass

The historic concert with the bass was followed by ‘Irimó’, ‘Sigue tu camino’, ‘La piragua’, ‘Que buen baila usted’, ‘En mi Viejo San Juan’, ‘La Mazucamba’, ‘El frutero’, ‘El manicero’, ‘Esa mujer’, ‘Juanita Morell’ and ‘Matasiguaraya’.

As usual, the concert was characterized by the energy of El León de la Salsa and the affection he receives every time he visits Borinquen. Rosalis Torres’ production team took care of every detail, making sure that everything flowed with the same impeccability as always. Once again, the salsa audience was pleased and waiting for the next concert.

Oscar D' Leon The Return — Oscar D’ Leon The Return

Also Read: Willie Rosario, El Rey del ritmo by journalist and music researcher Robert Téllez M.

Celesté Polanco. The Salsera Fair

North America/ USA / Pennsylvania

Celesté Polanco “The Salsera Fair” is a young singer in constant ascent in the National Salsa music movement nowadays. This star from Philadelphia with Dominican and Puerto Rican roots has managed to delve into the acceptation of the tropical music market with her two hits: “Traicionada” and “Mi Salsa te llama” in collaboration with great producers and composers of Latin Music.

This Salsera and humble person began her professional career thanks to the support of Héctor Rosado who believed in her talent and gave her the opportunity to be the lead vocalist of his Hache orchestra and at the same time to start working in the musical field, sharing stage with renowned Salsa figures, such as: Frankie Vázquez, Kevin Ceballo, Frankie Negrón, VITI Ruiz, Herman Olivera, Ricky Luis, and Chino Núñez y su Orchestra.

In 2015 Polanco decided to become a soloist with the 2x Grammy Award and 7x Billboard Award winner, Pablo Chino Núñez, recording her first two singles: “Traicionada”, released in 2015 under the production and arrangement of Pablo Chino Núñez, and composition of her authorship together to Linen Church and a year later her second promotional single “Mi Salsa te llama” whose composition, arrangement and production was in charge of Pablo Chino Núñez and Celesté Polanco.

“La Fiera”, nicknamed by her producer Chino Núñez to see her deliver her emotions during the recording of Traicionada, connects her art with her experiences. “The best way to sing is from my experiences. It’s my art, you know, someone will connect with it because they have encountered it too. I love happy music as well that’s where “Mi Salsa Te Llama” comes in”, said Celesté.

“… I love Salsa I feel that in the Salsa music industry there are not enough females emerging in the Salsa Industry.”

Celesté Polanco currently resides in Philadelphia and is recording her first album in which it will include her third promotional single: “El Tiempo Lo Dirá” which will be presented with an official video and will be available on all digital platforms soon.

This representative of the Salsa has performed at major festivals, such as: NAHREP (National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals), LA LIVE (National Convention, 2016), MUSIKFEST in Bethlehem & LEVITT STAGE in PA and for this 2018 “La Fiera” will continue presenting his shows in Miami, Chicago, LA and also in the tri-state area.

Traicionada Cover - Celesté Polanco — Traicionada Cover – Celesté Polanco

“…The market of salsa, in general, it’s worldwide re-known. It doesn’t pertain to one ethnicity it has become multicultural… It’s a worldwide movement”.

“… My main focus is to reach as many people as I can through my voice and become a positive influence to the younger generation and all those who aspire to do great things but are scared to try”. Celesté Polanco

The Latin Music’s influences of Celeste “La Fiera” Polanco:

-Celia Cruz -Oscar D’ León -Yolanda Rivera -Cano Estremera -Orquesta Mulenze, etc…

For more information about Celesté Polanco, please like her on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/celeste.polanco.7

El Tiempo Lo Dira Cover - Celesté Polanco — El Tiempo Lo Dira Cover – Celesté Polanco

Yari More Latin Band, the orchestra that accompanied Celia Cruz

Yari More Latin Band is one of those groups whose history shows us that dreams do come true and that there is always the possibility to meet our greatest idols. Today, Yari More, with whom we were able to talk a little about his history as an artist and his band, is an example of what Latin artists in general have achieved over the past decades.

Yari posing for the camera — This is Yari More posing for the camera

How Yari More first became interested in music

Juat like most musicians, he became interested in music when still a child. He remembers getting together with his friends from the block to play with makeshift instruments, moments that he keeps in memory and that marked the beginning of what would become his great adult vocation.

Some time later, he joined the army in his native Colombia, specifically the navy, but that was not the only thing he devoted his time. It turns out that he found a great taste for several of the songs from acclaimed Spanish singer Raphael and started imitating his voice in musical events of the armed forces. He was so good that he began to be called as ”El Rafael de Colombia” by his acquaintances, but the event that would make him see music as a serious profession was yet to come. That came later.

A night where he was celebrating a friend’s birthday in a night club, another boy in the group asked the orchestra director to let Yari sing with them. The audience liked his performance so much that he started going to the same place every weekend to continue delighting those present with his melodious voice, eventually leading the orchestra he was performing with to offer him the position of singer on an ongoing basis.

Never in his wildest dreams did Yari imagine such an offer, but he accepted it, so he began to balance his activities in the orchestra with his daily work in a factory at that time. Since both jobs took up so much of his time, he eventually had to decide on just one, which was, of course, music. It can be said that this was the official beginning of his career.

From then on, he was in several groups both in Colombia and in the neighboring country Ecuador until he was given a great job opportunity in the United States, more specifically in Los Angeles. After some time with the orchestra that hired him there, he decided it was time to pursue a solo career with romantic music.

Yari with Celiz Cruz — Yari More Latin Band playing live with ”La Guarachera de Cuba” Celiz Cruz

Yari More Latin Band

In the 1990s. he decided to form his own orchestra which he named Yari More Latin Band. Since he already had plans about undertaking such a project, he visited universities and talked to many friends in the industry in order to hire the best musicians he could find for his band.

His success earned him the possibility of signing with the company RMM Records & Video owned by the popular Latin music promoter Raphy Mercado. This label was the same one that signed ”La Guarachera de Cuba” Celia Cruz, with whom they shared the stage, since Yari More Latin Band was the orchestra that accompanied her in her performances on the West Coast.

In addition to Celia Cruz, he has also accompanied other musical luminaries like Rubén Blades, Willie Colón, Eddy Santiago, Tony Vega, Tito Nieves, El Grupo Niche, El Gran Cobo de Puerto Rico, Oscar D’ León, Joan Sebastian, Las Chicas del Can and many others.

Yari says he has learned a lot from each and every one of the aforementioned singers and groups, details that he has added to his own orchestra in order to improve it every day more and more.

Yari with Oscar D’ León — Yari More next to ”El Sonero Del Mundo” Oscar D’ León

Private Events

Yari More Latin Band offers its talent for all kinds of private events such as weddings, quinceañeras, corporate parties, charitable activities, award shows, festivals, Latin nights in clubs, among others.

Yari told us that those interested in hiring the orchestra simply have to contact him through his official website, Instagram and Facebook. These are the channels he uses to agree with the client on the conditions, the place, the date and the economic arrangement.

‘‘Fortunately, we have a lot of work here in the Bay Area and many events of all kinds for the rest of the year” said Yari on this subject.