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First edition articles ISM
Latin America – December 2022
From Cali, Colombia, “La Crítica Orquesta” by Harold Estrada
With a unique, impacting, dynamic sound and with an explosion of musical energy, “La Crítica Orquesta” of Harold Estrada comes to us in this delivery, directly from the city of Cali, Colombia; who presents to the world, a different proposal with a clear and forceful message of much social sense in his interpretations. In a brief conversation we had with its director Harold Estrada, a young musician of great experience with Colombian Orchestras, he shared with us aspects of this successful group from Caleña.
Welcome Harold to International Salsa Magazine “The Only Salsa Magazine in the World”. First of all, tell us: since what date does “La Crítica Orquesta” come out? Thank you Professor Carlos Colmenárez, for the wonderful invitation that you make us from your city Barquisimeto, in our sister Venezuela, with a fraternal greeting and thus let us know a little more through you and this prestigious media; because let me tell you friend, that the Orchestra begins to sound since 2012, with an enterprising, constructive, quality and very professional work, in search of an authentic sound that identifies it and allows it to take its rightful place in the salsa environment here in Colombia and internationally.
And in these 10 years of trajectory, have you had important participations in events and festivals? Indeed Professor Carlos, we had the honor of being present at the World Salsa Festival 2012 and also in the fairs of Cali, likewise several departments of the country have witnessed this magnificent evolution, seeking to remember the essence and expression of salsa Caleña with that characteristic sound and Orchestras that left their mark on the Afro-Caribbean and Colombian music.
Harold friend I understand that you develop a social and musical work in the city of Cali, tell us… Yes, our orchestra is developing and forming a “Collective of salsa to the street”, which is a program that is ready to rescue the Caleña culture, with the purpose of safeguarding the salsa in the city.
Which international artists have been accompanied so far by “La Crítica Orquesta”. Carlos, we have had the privilege of accompanying here in Colombia salsa artists of the stature of: Rafu Warner, Luigi Texidor, Chamaco Rivera, Ruben Sierra, Julio Lopez, Manny Fuentes, and more, demonstrating the musical support of the group.
What is the mission of “La Crítica Orquesta”? We are convinced that our mission is to make quality music for the enjoyment of the people, for the delight of the dancer and the ear of the music lover, but especially, music to free the spirit and cheer the soul.
Who are the members of the Orchestra? “La Crítica Orquesta”, is conformed by: Harold Estrada (conductor and conguero), Oscar Eduardo González (Trumpeter), Cruz Ramón Mayora (Bongos player), Andrés Holguín (Trumpeter), Ramiro Lennis (Singer), Leo Bonilla (Trombonist), Andrés Felipe Silva (Bassist), Marco Felipe Ramírez (Timbalero), Carlos Alberto Cruz and Harrison Muñoz (Singers), Mauricio Bastidas (Saxophonist), Jerry Alejandro Figueroa (Pianist), Gregorio Gómez (Singer), by the way our bongos player, is Venezuelan, born in the city of Naiguatá, but since he was a child he lives in the city of Barquisimeto, to which soon will be back, the experienced and excellent musician Cruz Ramón Mayora Medina.
As for productions, have you already recorded some? Yes Professor Carlos, we already have several songs and even videos on Youtube for the knowledge of all. And these are the titles, composers, arrangers and performers: “Cannabis”, this is the most recent single recorded just a month ago, with lyrics by: Einar Flores and in the arrangements Andrés Silva, both Colombians. “Canallón”, lyrics by Einar Flores (Colombia) and arrangements by Pedro Cruz, (Dominican Republic). “Dale Duro”, composer and arranger Luis Cabezas (Venezuelan), the interpreters are: Carlos Cruz, Harold Aguirre and Adrián Barragán, respectively.
Excellent friend Harold and the social networks of the Orchestra. On Youtube you can reach us as: Orquesta la Crítica de Harold Estrada, Instagram: lacriticadeharoldestrada and Facebook: lacriticaorquestacali; for bookings you can contact us at: +573147800543.
Upcoming concerts or events? We will be present God willing at the “Concierto Circulación”, on November 26 and also at the Cali Fair.
Thank you for accepting the invitation, brother and friend Harold Estrada and the whole Orchestra, for us it was an honor to have you in International Salsa Magazine salsagoogle.com, and from here we wish the greatest success to “La Crítica” of Colombia, a group that undoubtedly, is putting well in high the Salsa made in Cali.
The privilege is ours, Professor Carlos Colmenárez, and from Colombia, we will transmit you the best wishes of the Orchestra and the whole country, so that you continue to make known the salsa talent of your beloved Venezuela as well as of all the Salseros in the world. Thank you a thousand times for the support you give to “La Crítica Orquesta”, and on behalf of all its members, we send you blessings and wish you many successes and long life. You, the social communicators are a key factor to promote and publicize the musical work for Salsa made with quality and international flavor for the dancers and connoisseurs of the genre.
Until next time and we continue salseando…!
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Lizna Tovar winner in the category Voice Over of the year 2022 in Canary Islands Tenerife
Lizna Tovar is based in the city of Charallave, Miranda State in Venezuela.
She begins her steps in the radio in 2015, participating in a health segment for a radio program on 102.5fm in the state of San Carlos Edo. Cojedes, Venezuela.
The following year they change the program to the radio station Plata 105.7 FM, in which the director Gonzalo Playa offers him to dabble in depth in the locution, giving him the opportunity to have his own space to which he gave the name “La buena vibra en radio”, of urban cut inclined towards reggae, ska and rap.
Always with the intention of national support, she managed to be the most sought after program with the new talents in the region, always being the special guest in her different presentations.
Her preparation continued with “Gente de radio” and with the school of the director of the same station which gave the best school for great speakers of the state today.
In 2019 he advances to the Voice Over, managing to become the official voice of countless DJs. nationally and internationally, official voice of different stations such as Fantástica 97.5 FM in Venezuela, Latino FM Web of Canary Islands, Radio Constellation Musical of Arizona, among others.
He had the opportunity to identify the adult entertainment channel Venus.
The latter gave her a boost with the recordings in sensual tone, suggesting to many colleagues of the medium and her slogan was the sensual voice.
Continuing with her participation in radio, she was the female voice in the program Baúl Salsero and from there she moved on to her own production Voltaje Salsero, taking her to be the female voice in the presentations of different singers.
In conjunction with her colleague Deisy Bonett, she arrives to another production called Ni tam Santas ni tam Fiablas, broadcasted in K-ribeña stereo.
In August of this year she is announced her nomination for the Latin Gold Awards 2022 in the category of Voice Over in international mention, being the winner of the award and official voice of the same.
Latin Gold Award 1st Edition.
A well-deserved recognition to the evolving talent of singers, orchestras, DJs and communicators whose effort and dedication to achieve a space in the music industry deserve to be recognized, especially for working every day to provide entertainment, information and much Latin joy to all corners of the planet.
Premio Latino de Oro brings together an ecosystem composed of emerging artists and orchestras, as well as those of recognized trajectory and greater projection worldwide, providing a large niche of diversified talent that the entertainment industry requires daily, also concentrates the most representative network of DJs in the Latin world, in addition to the most global online Latin radio circuit that exists whose musical window is the dream of all artists.
Today also active in social networks, she is part of a project called “Nuestra Visión” transmitted every Tuesday broadcast via instagram live, produced by Carlos Viloria in conjunction with the team formed by professor and historian Jeijal Perez and DJ. Julio the black.
She continues her preparation and constant learning in this medium and support for national talent, dedicated to carry out her projects with her motto “Always working for the positive” And it is that what is done from the heart transmits positive energies.
She does not think about rivalries or competitions, only to do a good job and in order to improve the quality, knowledge and experience.
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