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North America – August 2020
Eduardo Zayas “Born Among Titans”
Eduardo Zayas fell in love with salsa during his sister’s Quinceañero and for the first time listened to the albums of the Fania Stars
Eduardo Zayas was born in the 1960s, a time of turmoil and conflict in our Nation.
Born in Ponce Puerto Rico and raised in the town of poets, Juana Díaz. He fell in love with salsa during his sister’s Quinceañero, when he first heard the Fania Stars records. From that moment he grew in a fascination for that hot music.
He completed his basic education in his longed-for town of Juana Díaz where he graduated from Luis Llorens Torres High School. “I study psychology at the Inter-American University in Ponce Puerto Rico”
The 70s were his greatest influence while growing up on the same street where the family of the great Tito Gómez lived, as well as other great musicians such as Héctor Tricoche.
During that period, rumbones were found on every corner.
Since childhood he was inclined to write poetry and shared his creations with family, friends and teachers.
At an early age he had the opportunity to write a poem and recite it on local radio.
While studying at the University; His interest in traveling and learning about new things motivated him to enlist in the American military service where he served for 26 years in different military branches until his retirement in 2007.
In those years he had the opportunity to visit many places and observe many experiences and events that fed his muse.
He was fortunate that his last military station was the beautiful island of Hawaii where he worked as a counselor for the military organization in cases involving discrimination issues and organizing educational and cultural events.
During that period he had the opportunity to demonstrate his poetic abilities by writing poems and works for his events.
Upon retirement in 2007, he was fortunate to be selected to work as a civilian employee with the United States Government Federal Service in Washington DC.
Eduardo began writing songs since his early years in the military.
His love for music is so great that he has continued to write songs and had the opportunity in 2019 to produce his own musical production “Nacido Entre Titanes” with a great cast of musicians and singers.
All the songs in his productions are his own, until now some of his songs have been recorded by other artists such as Julita Stephens, Iván Montero and Awilda Hernández.
Others are soon to leave, their music is based on personal experiences and observations of events throughout their lives, their themes carry messages for reflection.
He feels the great purpose of his work is to be able to create good music and bring joy and positive messages to dancers and those who like to listen to great quality.
We are in Salsa!!!
Discography of Eduardo Zayas
After 12 years, “Pa’ la Calle Orchestra” returns to the world of music
After being away from the musical scene for about twelve years, Pa’ la Calle Orchestra, who reaped their successes between 1996 and 2001, now returned again with their unique and contagious style.
Created by Ángel Díaz and Carmelo Rivera, who reaped their successes under the independent label (PALA Records). Successes like “I’m in love”, “Love”, “It costs me so much” among others.
Pa’ la Calle Orchestra exceeded their sales expectations and with their second production under the V.I.
Music was titled “Now I’m Going” with songs like: “I’m crying”, “You’re like this”, “That girl”, and “Where will my love be”. The latter being the one that marked the success of the musical career of this group.
The year 2012 without a doubt marked a new stage in the musical life of the orchestra, and with the return dedicated to our late drummer José “Neri” Rodríguez.
Pa’ la Calle has been presented on WAPA TV, on radio stations making themselves known with the new musical themes, sounding strongly in Chile, Venezuela, Santo Domingo where they hope to present themselves strongly. In 2012 they resumed their musical path with the recording of 2 new songs, the cover “I’ve Lived Waiting For You” and “No Sufre Mi Corazón” Original lyrics. In 2014 the 3rd theme was recorded, the Cover “Que Lloro” which was strongly heard throughout Puerto Rico and strongly marked its path again and in 2016 they recorded the fourth theme “Vamos Pa Lante”, it was strongly sounded in Puerto Rico and Chile.
Now we are presenting our fifth cover “Te Quise Olvidar” and the sixth “Mi Niña” and soon they will finish the seventh theme which they will call “Vamos De Fiesta”. They mention to us that… “This is the beginning of what will be our 4th Production that will be titled “A mi Amigo” and it will have a song called “A Mi Amigo” that is dedicated to our deceased colleague and co-founder of the orchestra”.
In this 4th production they will present a song with the salsa rhythm and we will have a Christmas song called “Esta Navidad”; It is important to note that it is being produced by Nelson L. Cordero at his Muralla Studio.
The “Pa la Calle” Orchestra is ready to continue performing in all kinds of activities and they have a varied musical show. If you want to listen to the new musical themes, click on the following links and enjoy them:
Video LET’S GO FORWARD: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=us2VmzPAdlA
MY GIRL video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4uOm4bli3QU
Sirak Miguel Baloyan. Bassist, Musical Creator and Songwriter
Sirak Miguel Baloyan, artist, producer and composer, originally from Tijuana, Mexico “is the most internationally recognized Mexican salsa artist, the first in history to have appeared at the OSCAR’s on two consecutive occasions, also, singer-songwriter of numerous hits of the romantic cut (boleros & ballads).
Sirak Miguel Baloyan, talented musical creator, prodigy son is now among the best exponents of music in the world.
Sirak, from a very young age, was amazed at his creative ability that has led him to countless recognitions and satisfactions. His particular interpretative expression with different musical instruments gives an example of his originality and style.
The experience of living and traveling around the world has taught him the styles, culture, rhythms and different musical genres around the planet.
Now, with more than 20 years of experience, we see his impressive work both in his albums as an artist and in his productions and compositions for performers of the highest level.
In 2002 he obtained the PLATINUM AWARD for his production of the album “SABOR A MEXICO” by singer Bertín Osborne.
He is affiliated with the society of composers ASCAP. In his multifaceted experience and participation within the musical range we can include; Graduated from Dick Grove Music School Los Angeles, Graduated from San Diego State University, student at the Puerto Rico Conservatory of Music, artistic director and producer of the SBB Records record label, research studies in the Afro-Antillano genre and director of renowned radio programs , among others.
Sirak, with more than 130 musical works (Ballads, Bolero pop, Bolero Trio, Bossa Nova, Chachachá, Dance/Pop, Flamenco, Jazz, Latin Jazz, Mariachi, Norteño, Rock, Salsa, etc.) demonstrates his skill as a composer. His compositions have been recorded by artists of great international prestige.
In 2002, Sirak’s innovations still continue. His dream of bringing together excellent musicians from the Antilles (Caribbean) now comes true with the formation of his well-known orchestra LA SONORA ANTILLANA.
His new album DE LA MATA will surely become one of the most innovative albums of the moment. DE LA MATA, a top quality project, promises to be very successful in the Latin American and European markets. Album recorded in Puerto Rico, it has 10 songs inspired by Sirak and produced by himself, it includes the most prestigious arrangers of the tropical genre such as: Jose Madera, Tommy Villarini, Rafael Torres, Tito Rivera, Mandy Vizoso and Sirak.
On Feb 24, 2008, Sirak y Su Sonora Antillana performed on OSCAR night at a concert sponsored by Billboard Magazine and Children Uniting Nations. The guests at this annual event are movie and music personalities.
Previous years have featured artists such as Prince, Wyclef Jean, Ruben Studdard, Stevie Wonder, Chaka Khan, The Black Eyed Peas, Gladys Knight, Al Green and many more.
Singer-songwriter, 2 Shows at the Oscars, winner of awards: M.V.Award, cd triple platinum, walk of fame, 100 videos on YouTube, 150 compositions (salsa, bolero, ballad, latin jazz, bossa nova, etc.) 200+ articles press.
To see his YOUTUBE channel (98 videos):
http://www.youtube.com/user/sirakbaloyan
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