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Septeto Acarey is a Peruvian group of traditional Cuban Son fused with modern melodies

International Salsa Magazine / www.SalsaGoogle.com is pleased to present and make known to the world a musical group that has been growing with an original sound and debuted in 2017 with an eponymous production.

Septeto Acarey is a Peruvian group of traditional Son fused with modern melodies, formed in Lima – Peru by its musical director and bassist Reynier Perez based in Peru since 2005, who was born in Guanabacoa and excelled as bassist of the popular group “El Mayimbe” of Barbaro Fines, acquired mastery in different ensembles in his native Cuba, including the Septeto Monte Adentro, the Septeto Santiago Habana and Son Candela.

Reynier studied music with private teachers and was largely self-taught, he played with several salsa orchestras, among them “Son Habana” where he accompanied several Puerto Rican and Dominican singers such as “José Alberto El Canario”, “Rey Ruiz” and “Maikel Stuart” and shared the stage with “Oscar de León” and “La India”, then with an orchestra called “Son Cohiba” playing traditional music.

Reynier studied music with private teachers and was largely self-taught. He played with several salsa orchestras, among them "Son Habana"
Septeto Acarey is a Peruvian group of traditional Cuban Son fused with modern melodies

With the traditional septet format, guitar, tres, bass, trumpet, tumbadoras, bongo and vocalists, its director and founder, has formed a team of excellent son lovers who enjoy playing Cuban music.

Perez decides to form the Septeto Acarey with Peruvian musicians and at the same time they produce their first album titled “Acarey Llegó”, a record production that crosses borders with the song “Y Legaste Tu” achieving positions in the first places of the Mexican radios.

In October 2017 they perform for the first time in Mexico City (CDMX) in front of one hundred thousand people in the great Azteca Stadium, which allowed them to return to perform on several occasions due to the Mexican public and fans.

“It was an incredible experience to interact with the public singing and chanting loudly, at the top of our lungs and shaking all the stands… The affection of the Mexican people is captured in our hearts”.
Reynier Perez clarified.

Name and Meaning of “Acarey”

It means the Love I have and feel for my family “A” is “Love” the word “CA” are the initials of my wife’s name “Carolina” and “Rey” is for my name Reynier (It’s me), Reyniero and Reynaldo are the initials of the names of my two sons who are my greatest treasure in my life.

“Jorge Luis Piloto”

The success achieved in Mexico encouraged the group to create more songs and it is here when the master, famous and prolific composer Jorge Luis Piloto, multiple Latin Grammy winner, is in charge of writing the songs for Acarey’s new album.

Jorge Luis Piloto is the composer of songs that have been hits for great international artists such as: Chayanne, Jose Feliciano, Cheo Feliciano, Jose Jose, Jose Jose, Rey Ruiz, Luis Enrique, Jerry Rivera, Gilberto Santa Rosa, Carlos Vives, Victor Manuelle, Tito Nieves, Olga Tañon, Mariah Carey, Christian Aguilera among others.

Jorge Luis Piloto is the composer of songs that have been hits for great international artists such as: Chayanne, José Feliciano, Cheo Feliciano, José José José, Rey Ruiz, Luis Enrique, Jerry Rivera, Gilberto Santa Rosa, Carlos Vives, Víctor Manuelle, Tito Nieves, Olga Tañon, Mariah Carey, Christian Aguilera among others.
Jorge Luis Piloto is the composer of songs that have been hits for major international artists.

“Members of Acarey”

Septeto Acarey is a Peruvian group of traditional Son fused with modern melodies, formed in Lima - Peru by its musical director and bassist Reynier Perez, who has been living in Peru since 2005.
Septeto Acarey is a Peruvian group of traditional Cuban Son fused with modern melodies.

Bass and Musical Direction: Reynier Pérez
Vocals: Junior Caro and Alberto “Beto” Terrazos
Trumpet: Luis Cuenca
Cuban Tres: Sergio Lago
Bongo: Ángel Chucuival
Conga: Carlos Zabala
Piano: Julio Guillermo

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Septeto Acarey is a Peruvian group of traditional Son fused with modern melodies, formed in Lima - Peru by its musical director and bassist Reynier Perez, who has been living in Peru since 2005.
“Ser Feliz” New Album by Acarey

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Augusto Felibertt International Director in International Salsa Magazine

https://www.ecured.cu/Septeto_Acarey

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GLASS MARCANO

SOWING ART IN PARIS

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“Venezuelans learn with instrumental technique.” Glass Marcano

Young Venezuelan who marks a milestone in Paris. Her story predates her potential talent and invades the hearts of classical music fans. She was considered a potential marvel at the baton in the La Maestra contest held in France. She has explosive energy, interpretive intensity in directing, and she looks lighthearted. It is how the famed Latin American and music director, Gladysmar Marcano, is shown.

The story of Gladysmar del Valle Vadel Marcano, better known as Glass Marcano is very unique and has captivated the hearts of Parisians. This Venezuelan girl from Yaracuy state (Venezuela) with 26 years old has sown her art in the French capital since she entered the first edition of the contest for women conductors called La Maestra.

This three-day-long contest was held at the Paris Philharmonic Concert Hall in mid-September 2020 during the Covid-19 Pandemic. In this competition, which brought together 12 candidates out of a total of 220 from 51 nationalities, a repertoire was required for the execution of outstanding works from the 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries, as well as contemporary works to observe the versatility of women leaders of the baton.

Glass was not the winner of this contest, but she was the greatest teacher of the sympathy of the group of musicians led by her after receiving the orchestra award and the institutional support necessary to continue with her training.

From the beginning, this disciplined and talented conductor captured the attention of the founder of the Paris Mozart Orchestra and member of the competition jury, Claire Gibault, who invited her to participate in a series of concerts with the Paris-Mozart Orchestra. “She told me:” in September I’m going to do a concert with the Paris Orchestra at the Paris Philharmonic and I’m going to share it with you “and that filled my heart a lot”, confessed the passionate music director to a digital medium.

… When you have a motivation that is additional to the professional when it is from the heart, you want to take over the world: I’m going there, I’m going to stand on the podium and I don’t speak English or French, but come on, I do know can…”. Glass Marcano

JUMPING OBSTACLES

Glass Marcano conducting the orchestra
Glass Marcano would like to direct Stravinsky’s Rite of Spring due to the level of technique required

The national and international press plus the regulars of social networks echoed his story. Glass Marcano with determination participated in the La Maestra contest in France, jumping all the obstacles prevailing in Venezuela.

The faithful anecdote of her aroused the interest of an audience. Glass wanted to advance in her artistic profession and thereby help her family financially. While browsing the Internet, she came across information about the Contest aimed especially at women symphony orchestra conductors, however, there is the first obstacle and it was the registration, they needed 150 euros. At first, Marcano was discouraged, but then she looked for the solution, borrowing money.

OK! The first hurdle cleared, but now she would have to buy suitable clothing to present herself. Glass, who lived in the Venezuelan capital for her law studies at the Central University of Venezuela, decided to return to her Yaracuy state and earn that money at her family’s fruit store.

Between dreams and practices, she was already managing to attend the contest. Wow! Glass is how it is done. However, the pandemic arrived that she did not have and for the fourth time. Another obstacle was approaching, the cost of the plane ticket with the date already close.

She thus informed the organizers of the French competition who helped her fulfill her dream. A humanitarian flight was the destination to reach Europe and that same day of her arrival it was her participation in the competition that would lead her to direct her new story.

When Glass came to the concert hall to perform, the strategy was simple and consisted of only two pillars: fun and connection. “The fun” was always present at the time of directing. Her dedication and passion confirmed it. The second pillar “the connection” was also achieved even though she did not speak the native language or English however, she established that connection with the musicians and the audience present who gave her an ovation when coming down from the podium. “I can tell you that before leaving for my participation, the organizers of the contest told me that the public applauds the director when he enters, but does not applaud when he leaves. When I finished directing the masterpiece, the audience immediately applauded. That was very impressive to me. For that reason I raise the orchestra because thanks to the orchestra it was the applause and I had to thank them”. Glass explained to a digital press.

Glass Marcano currently represents the Latino and Afro-Caribbean communities. Her next goal is to direct with the French technique and add the Latin “flavor” to it. “I like to feel the music, to be musical, to be passionate, but the technique is important, and that is why I am in Paris”, she said in an interview with journalist Pía Castro.

A week after the contest Glass began to attend rehearsals, she saw master classes and continues with her academic training at the conservatory. By 2022, her participation in a festival in Belgium is confirmed and she will have a presentation in Barcelona (Spain).

There are many ways to interpret a masterpiece, but the goal of a conductor is to convince the orchestra that your version is the right one”. Glass Marcano

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Latin Parties Begin In Europe During July 2021

Hungary, Spain, and Croatia are the first three countries that welcome summer with Salsa Festivals and Congresses more than a year after the Corona

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Hungary, Spain, and Croatia are the first three countries to resume Salsa Festivals and Congresses Salsa

In July, the summer begins in Europe and with it the imposing Latin Holidays. Hungary, Spain, and Croatia are the first three countries to resume Salsa Festivals and Congresses after 19 months of cessation of activities due to the Corona.

During these events, the protocols to guarantee the safety of the attendees will be carried out from the entrance with the performance of antigen tests, surveillance systems with thermal control, disinfection tunnels, and divisions within the facilities.

So, celebrate the Latin Parties in Europe at the beginning of July 2021 with Salsa Latina Istriana Festival in historical Croatia, Benidorm Salsa Congress in cultural Spain, and finally, you can also attend the Hungarian Summer Salsa in architectural Hungary.

SALSA LATINA ISTRIANA FESTIVAL – CROATIA

Latin Couple Dancing
Salsa Latina Istriana Festival 2021

Salsa Latina Istriana Festival started in 2004 as a free dance workshop with 100 dance lovers and enthusiasts to promote Salsa and other Caribbean dances.

This year comes to the seventeenth edition of this festival with tradition and community support with more than 15 European dancers, free Salsa, Bachata, Kizomba, Semba, and Urban Kiz workshops, international instructors, two boot camps, boat parties, 12 famous DJs, two free social dances on four floors, and much more.

Salsa Latina Istriana Festival 2021 will be held under the precautionary measures agreed upon for events and dance academies.

The workshops and the evening parties will take place over three days at Dom Hrvatskih Branitelja in the center of the coastal city of Pula.

Date: Friday, July 2 – Monday, July 5

Venue: Dom Hrvatskih Branitelja, Leharova 9, Pula, Croatia

Price in Gold Passes: 105€

BENIDORM SALSA CONGRESS – SPAIN

CANCELED (Reprogrammed for 2022)

Couple choreography with blue background
BENIDORM SALSA CONGRESS 2021

Benidorm Salsa Congress opens its doors from July 5 to 11 at the facilities of the Hotel Gran Bali with a selection of national and international artists, amazing shows accompanied by the rhythm par excellence, workshops, boot camps, 22 hours of Masterweeks, Pool Party, After-hours, several tracks for social dances with the Latin music of four DJs of the moment from midnight to five in the morning at the Crystal Palace, and contests up to 5,000 euros in prizes.Benidorm, a famous seaside resort on the Costa Blanca in the Valencia region and a popular Mediterranean tourist destination for its nightlife, once again becomes the Salsa capital of Europe for seven days with Benidorm Salsa Congress 2021, and you can book your tickets online starting this month on the Cucumpa platform.

Benidorm Salsa Congress calls you!

Address: Calle del Actor Luis Prendes, 4, 03502 Benidorm, Alicante, Spain

HUNGARIAN SUMMER SALSA – HUNGARY

five members of La Movida Cuba
La Movida Cuba’s members: Michel Carballo, Beny Perez, Ignacio Carballo, Yandro Reiniso, and Laura Pérez

Develop part of your summer in this Sensual Salsa Festival 2021 to be held from July 8 to 12 at the Balaton Conference and Leisure Center located in the western area of Hungary.

Hungarian Summer Salsa will feature a Bachata Championship, Rueda Competition, Cuban Salsa On1, and Kizomba, as well as Parties in the water park, and boat sailing at sunset. More than 40 dance teachers will present their shows and there will be international DJs. A live concert will delight attendees for 90 minutes with the La Movida Cuba orchestra, and additionally, they will enjoy a wine tour in an authentic Cuban atmosphere.

Concert Address: Balatonfüred Balaton Center, Horváth Mihály u.

Date: Saturday, July 10

Time: 11:00 PM

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HUNGARIAN SUMMER SALSA 2021

1 La Movida Cuba is a band from Budapest created in 2009 and made up of five talented Cubans, who developed a famed and danceable music project with interpretive artistic quality and flavor of the music of the Caribbean island.

Due to the versatility of their musicians, they implement daring choreographies where they interact with the public with new movements that today are known as La Movida in Budapest.

2 You will set sail to conquer the Hungarian Sea at sunset on the largest ship on Lake Balaton on the first day of the event. Remember to respect the dress code for this excursion, which this year will be blue and white.

3 On the last day of the festival, the Koczor winery will be visited for the wine tasting. The winery is located 3.5 km from the Balaton Conference Center. Attendees will go up and back together on a small train. This train will depart at six in the afternoon and will descend at ten at night in time for the closing party of the Hungarian Summer Salsa

Until then, stay safe, keep up the same excitement, keep dancing, and be conscious

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BACHATA COMPETITION IN A KAYAK?

The Festival Dance Club 2021 vol. 10 – Wedding Lux Edition with ten years of tradition in Poland returns to its roots with a dance competition inside a kayak the last weekend of August

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Bachata Kayak Competition on the Wierzyca River (Pomerania – Poland)

This distinctive modality together with the animation of dance with oars characterizes the Festival Dance Club 2021 vol. 10 – Wedding Lux Edition. This event with tradition will have two days of rafting along the picturesque Wierzyca River surrounded by beautiful nature, great nights with barbecue, 2 dance parties with the best Latin DJs, and hours of bachata workshops with the most trained dance instructors.

At this festival, you will combine nature with the hot atmosphere of Latin parties. You can dance by the fire, in the meadow, on the bridges, in the streets, and of course during the instruction of the Dominican rhythm of the moment, La Bachata, at the Dworek Tucholski resort.

Two of the instructors for this edition will be the couple made up of Maciek Duda and Adriana Drozdowicz. The first is a certified Dominican bachata dancer, musician, and instructor. He started and developed his skills in dance from a very young age in Spain. Maciek has created choreographies for the dance program “Taniec Życia” broadcast by TVN in 2018. He also has led classes at major festivals in Poland and abroad such as Bachata King Festival (Greece), Estonia Bachata Festival, Bachata Stars Festival Budapest, El Sol Warsaw Festival, and many others.

Likewise, Adriana Drozdowicz has developed a unique and unrepeatable style in Poland that is based on the plasticity and naturalness of movements. Adriana teaches women to express their femininity through dance and what she is most passionate about is improvisation. She has obtained first place and the audience award in the Bachata Social Competition in 2018, in addition to third place in BachataStars Poland (2018).

The reason for the Festival Dance Club 2021 vol. 10 this year will be “The Wedding” so the elegant outfits will be appropriate for the party on Saturday.

This event aimed mainly at the integration of dance lovers guarantees 100% biosafety measures, as well as if the festival cannot be carried out due to coronavirus restrictions, all funds will be returned.

Date: Friday, August 27 – Sunday, August 29

Address: Dworek Tucholski. ul. Leśna 6. 83-210 Zblewo province. Pomeranian. Poland

 

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At the festival, you can dance on bridges, in the streets, and by the fire.
  1. Currently doing kayak in a short distance is one of the most popular sports in Poland.
  2. By doing this competition on the Wierzyca river you will be surrounded by beautiful nature. You will breathe fresh air, have the opportunity to relax, and make new connections with friends with the same interests.
  3. These kayak or canoe tours are carried out in a controlled current flow, which is why it is for the whole family.
  4. The outfit should be comfortable and made of quick-drying fabric with rubber-soled shoes, a sweatshirt, and you can even wear a jacket.
  5. Do not forget to pack the sunglasses, sunscreen, and carry your documents with your phone in a waterproof case in the instance an accident occurs they are not damaged by water.

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OMAR LEDEZMA JR.

From The Venezuelan Melody To The Caribbean Rhythm

Omar Ledezma Jr. with percussion plate
“I define myself as a Venezuelan.” Omar Ledezma Jr.

Portentous percussionist and surprising Venezuelan singer. Musician trained at the prestigious Berklee University in Boston (US). Winner of a Grammy Award. His lifestyle is characterized by national and international performances, collaborations, compositions, and tours. Familiar, fearless, personable, and cheerful. This is how Omar Ledezma Jr. presents us his life.

He was born in the mountainous valley of Caracas (Venezuela) west of the city in the La Candelaria parish in the summer of 1972 at the height of the Salsa. From seven years old he briefly began his musical studies on the Piano at the prominent Yamaha school.

At the age of thirteen, he returned to music again, but this time playing percussion instruments in a “war band” at Claret school, one of the most recognized educational institutions in the Venezuelan capital.

At 16 years old he already formed his first Merengue and Salsa group together with his first musical friends.

At this dizzying pace, Omar began to take an interest in the Gaitas (traditional holiday music from this Latin American country) and began his foray into this genre. In 1991 he obtained his first prize, third place in the Pupitres y Gaitas contest on behalf of the Claret school. “When I started to grow up I was interested in drums. I awoke an interest in the Gaitas festivals… In fact, the Venezuelan rhythm has marked my life as a musician”. Omar commented.

At the age of 17, this percussion player began his university studies in Law at the Faculty of Law of the Santa María University in the middle of a troubled city and in search of knowledge about how society worked. Omar Jr. adds: “Already in the first year of Law I knew that in Venezuela we had a great root in Roman Rights and modern laws, but those laws were not applied. And that worried me“.

At the same time, Omar continued his music studies but this time with his related instrument, the percussion. To achieve mastery, he obtained classes with the Venezuelan teachers Rubén García with whom he is currently collaborating on some projects in Uruguay. He also got instruction from the musical director from the popular area of ​​San Agustín in Sarria (Caracas), Jorge Orta “CroCro” who currently resides in the United States and the founder of the Orquesta CroCro y su Tumbaka.

Years later, and with experience acquired in presentations, and groups, Omar Jr. met his first mentor, Aquiles Baez, a famous Venezuelan artist, guitar virtuoso. Together with Aquiles, he made his first international tour of the United States. “With Aquiles, I had the pleasure of playing Venezuelan music. We play with many artists in the United States… Thanks to him I developed percussion (Non-autochthonous element) in Venezuelan music”. Ledezma Jr. commented.

In 1995 and with a law degree, he decided to dedicate himself to music professionally. He works hand in hand with consolidated national artists such as Daniel Somaroo, Carlos Puchi, Gerardo Rosales, just as his popularity begins and therefore his foray into studio album recordings.

Five years later, one of the most important phone calls arrived and the one that would turn his life upside down. Omar receives the call from Andy Vargas, the singer of the famous Mexican guitarist Carlos Santana. Vargas invited him to participate in his first residency at the Bellagio hotel in Las Vegas (Nevada), doing a show every half hour starting at six in the afternoon in the renowned bar of those facilities. This residency gave him many satisfactions and multiple experiences during his four years there.

Between these touches in Las Vegas, his second chance arises on the phone again, this time by the hand of the Venezuelan artist Jackeline Rago. Both worked for a season in a school program with the San Francisco Symphony.

All these experiences led him to be part of one of the most prominent local orchestras on the international rise of the San Francisco City (USA), the Pacific Mambo Orchestra for a decade.

In addition, Omar offers weekly personalized percussion training classes and works with various local organizations such as the San Francisco Ballet and the Community Music Center.

This cheerful and outstanding percussionist will soon surprise us with unpublished material in the dance genre. It will be two singles making his debut in the art world as a singer-songwriter, and you can enjoy it on his YouTube channel that he reactivated in December 2020.

OMAR LEDEZMA JR. & PACIFIC MAMBO ORCHESTRA

Omar Ledezma Jr. dancing with Sheila E.
Omar dancing with Sheila E. at the live concert at Stern Grove (San Francisco) in 2017

In 2011, the Grammy Award winner, Omar Ledezma Jr., is part of the most ambitious project of his life, the Pacific Mambo Orchestra (PMO), after moving to the fourth most populous city in the state of California (USA) and most receptive with Latino musicians, San Francisco.

It has been ten uninterrupted years in which Omar has gone from playing the conga to being the singer of the orchestra and is currently developing as the official timpanist of PMO, once that Karl Perazzo (Carlos Santana´s timpanist) left the big band. “Eventually he told me that is yours… I appreciate that opportunity because the Grammy has already come; many satisfactions and a lot of work have come as well”. Omar explained to us.

As time passed, they achieved a characteristic sound. And with it begin the recording of their self-titled album. Ledezma details us: “The band began to become popular on Monday nights, and we began to charge the entrance fee of 5, 10, 20, 30 dollars. Then we started on Saturdays with a lot of receptivity”.

In 2013 they won their first Grammy for Best Tropical Latin Album and embarked on their first national tour for 30 days accompanying Latin artists Marlon Rosado and Tito Puente Jr. They toured the stages of Indiana, Arizona, and Oregon ending in California. The first international tour was held in Mexico and the second at the Montreux Festival in Switzerland.

After the Grammy and his tour, the second Pacific Mambo Orchestra album was on its way but this time recorded live at Stern Grove (San Francisco) in 2017. Here, Omar had outstanding participation with the queen of percussion, Sheila E. During the song Ran kan kan Omar Jr. & Sheila E.  made a kettledrum war. He adds: “It was nice playing with her, watching her perform, and playing her music”.

This international orchestra made up of 20 musicians began rehearsals for the rhythm section on May 1 after a year and a half of not seeing each other. Before the end of 2021, they will make streaming where they will play original music such as PMO Intro, Muévete con Prisa, and Mr. B’s Mambo, among many others.

THE MUSIC RUNS THROUGH YOUR VEINS

Omar Ledezma Jr. Sitting
Omar and Cro Cro worked together in the band of José Alberto “El Canario” in performances in the United States before the pandemic.

His lineage confirms his musical streak. The Big Bands were always his great curiosity, and Glenn Miller’s orchestra his greatest ambition.

His father and his grandfather are musicians. His grandfather Rafael Isidro Ledezma “El Negro” was a renowned Orchestra conductor of the El Tigre city in Venezuela.

As an only child, he followed in the footsteps of his grandfather. He developed himself professionally in music.

In 1995 he belonged for a few months to the Venezuelan super band Guaco in the Salsa project directed by Gustavo Aguado at La Cantina located in Las Mercedes in the Venezuelan capital. “I learned as much as I learned at Berklee”. Omar commented.

Among so many things learned, the main and undoubtedly important were: being a music lover, having discipline, developing creativity, and cultivating friendship.

The last tour in Venezuela that Ledezma carried out with the Gonzalo Grau quintet (with whom he obtained his first Grammy nomination) was 20 years ago at the Teresa Carreño Theater as the opening act for Pablo Milanés.

 If I had children I would like them to follow their steps along with mine.” Omar Ledezma Jr.

YOUR WAY TO BERKLEE

Omar Ledezma Jr. playing percussion
Omar first led a music trio and then established a Salsa band in a venue very close to the school.

During a trip to Boston, Ledezma visited Berklee University for the first time in the summer of 1998. Through brochures, he learned that he had the necessary conditions to apply for a scholarship at this important school, and immediately did so without distraction. “Many said you couldn’t and I’m the one who thinks you don’t lose anything by trying”. Omar said.

He got going and sent in a demo to schedule an audition. That presentation was a success and he was accepted right away as one of the graduates of this prestigious institution. It took him a year to move to Boston and began his studies in the fall of 1999. The first years were emotionally hard due to the death of his second mother.

But he knew how to recover and move on. He worked very hard for six years to finish paying for school in 2002.

He obtained a Diploma in Performance. During the five years of study, he learned the four harmonies, arrangements, and composition. Also, in percussion, he developed skills in drums, Latin percussion, and vibraphone.

I still feel like my career is just beginning.” Omar Ledezma Jr.

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