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Rónald Gómez Original Venezuelan Sonero for the World

Rónald Gómez, One of the most respected young soneros of the New Generation

He belongs to the new legion of young soneros and projects himself as one of the greatest exponents of Venezuelan salsa at the national and international level; I am referring to Rónald Eduardo Gómez Ávila, known artistically as Rónald Gómez, born in Caracas on March 11, 1995, son of Sonia Ávila and Rónald Gómez; his brothers: Jesús Eduardo and Rónner Eduardo.

He completed his high school studies at the Orinoco High School and his university studies at UNEARTE in Caracas.

He has been living in Los Teques for some time and is currently living in Valencia.

The singer and sonero Rónald, started in music since he was 4 years old, when his father, also a musician, invited him to sing the song “Llorarás”, with the free orchestra of the UCV and from that moment he won people over with his charisma and his swing. At the age of 6, he joined the Chiky Salsa orchestra and due to his versatility, he later joined the Porfi Baloa Teenagers, first as a musician and then as a vocalist, and later as a member of the Porfi Klan staff.

Rónald Gómez soneros of the New Generation — Rónald Gómez One of the most respected young soneros of the New Generation

It is worth mentioning that Rónald Gómez, besides being one of the most respected young soneros in our country, has stood out as an excellent sportsman, being a member of the Miranda State Volleyball Team in various national competitions.

Gómez has had the honor of sharing the stage with salsa greats such as: Tony Vega, Maelo Ruiz, El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico, Cheo Feliciano, Ismael Miranda, Hermanos Lebrón, Frankie Vásquez, Hermán Olivera, Adalberto Santiago, Oscar D’León and was a special guest to sing along with Sonora Ponceña and La India from New York.

Rónald has worked with the orchestras La Dimensión Latina, the Dance Orchestra “La Resistencia Salsera de Venezuela”, the Cheo Navarro Tribute Orchestra and currently Los Adolescentes.

Ronald Gòmez One of the most respected young soneros of the New Generation — Orchestra los Adolescentes

Among the countries where Rónald Gómez has represented Venezuela are United States, Peru, Canada, Colombia, El Salvador, Ecuador, Mexico and Cuba.

Some of the songs he has recorded are: “No puedo vivir sin ti”, “Ya la vi” with Bailatino and “No temas al amor” and “Tengo un amor” with Los Adolescentes, which are played on radio stations and social networks.

What are your current projects, Rónald? Carlos, I am currently continuing with the Teenagers and I also have projects as a soloist; I am recording some things on the fly individually, obviously without leaving the orchestra and at the same time I have in mind to enhance the image as Rónald Gómez. Have you recorded any new songs? Indeed, professor, I have recorded some with the Teenagers and as I told you, I am going to record with some guests together with myself; that is going to be good and I hope you enjoy it; in due time I will make them known.

Ronald, where are you currently with the Teen Orchestra? At the moment I am in Miami, last week we were in Los Angeles, San Francisco and Santa Ana.

What can you tell us about your next tour? We are going to Colombia at the beginning of March, we will be alternating with Diego Galé and Maelo Ruiz, then we will be on a break there in Venezuela and then we will continue with the full tour in the United States, having concerts in: Houston, Utah, Ohio, among many other cities.

Finally, Rónald tells us that he feels satisfied by his successes at a professional level and wishes to continue to succeed inside and outside our country, with the support of all his family, musicians, friends and all the salsa musicians who enjoy his presentations.

It is important to emphasize that Rónald Gómez is characterized by his simplicity, professionalism and gift of people who will surely make him one of the greats of Latin music.

From “Salsa Escrita” and International Salsa Magazine, we wish Rónald the best performance and he always counts on us.

To contact Rónald Gómez, you can do it through the Instagram: Ronaldadolescentes.

Ronald Gomez soneros of the New Generation — The singer and sonero Rónald Gòmez

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“El Caballero de la Salsa” Kicks Off “Íntimo” in Puerto Rico

With performances on February 14 and 15, 2026, at the Coliseo de Puerto Rico, Gilberto Santa Rosa started the year “at home” with two sold-out shows and the successful launch of his “Íntimo” tour. That is always the goal. On the island, the audience is as demanding as they are generous and the singer knows it. Following the concerts, “El Caballero” posted on social media: “Puerto Rico, thank you for giving us two nights full of love, dancing, and so much music at home! What a thrill it is to sing at home!”

On January 30 of this year, the album that shares the tour’s title was released. In Puerto Rico, two shows were scheduled for Valentine’s Day weekend. The first coincided with Valentine’s Saturday; the second was added for the following day due to how quickly the first round of tickets sold out.

At exactly 6:46 PM on Sunday, February 15, 2026, the stage of the Coliseo de Puerto Rico welcomed Gilberto Santa Rosa’s orchestra to begin the second concert, marking the salsa singer’s long-awaited reunion with the Puerto Rican public. According to a press release from Edumil Ruiz’s agency: “These performances are part of a series of special concerts celebrating the month of love (…) and represent the long-awaited reunion of ‘El Caballero de la Salsa’ with his Puerto Rican audience after two years since his last performance on the island.”

A Night of Rhythms and Ovations

The performance began with high energy and impact from the very first track. The opening bars were seasoned with the sounds of the Puerto Rican cuatro, played by Fabiola Muñoz. “Déjate querer” featured a timbal solo by Pete Perignon, while “Cartas sobre la mesa” highlighted Saviel Cartagena’s saxophone. These were followed by “Ahora o nunca,” “Tú,” “Amor para la historia,” “Quiéreme,” and “Almas gemelas,” which featured Juan Carlos Vega on an aerophone solo; followed by “Yo no te pido” and “Conciencia,” for which the audience gave the artist a thunderous standing ovation.

Between songs, Santa Rosa took a moment to address the crowd: “I was born, raised, and live here. And it moves me to know that here in Puerto Rico, I am still dearly loved.” He added that he is a fan of singing to the brokenhearted with “scorned” lyrics set to savory, danceable arrangements. Addressing the contradiction of that combination, he stated, “We Puerto Ricans are capable of crying and dancing at the same time,” capping the explanation with: “That’s just how passionate we are.”

152 With the performances on February 14 and 15, 2026 at the Coliseo de Puerto Rico, Gilberto Santa Rosa began the year in "his home" with two sold-out shows. — 152
With the performances on February 14 and 15, 2026 at the Coliseo de Puerto Rico, Gilberto Santa Rosa began the year in “his home” with two sold-out shows.

After his remarks, “Gilbertito” explained he would welcome a beloved artist to sing “Misterio,” an urban salsa track with lyrics “about a relationship where you don’t know if it’s coming or going, starting or ending.” Gerardo Rivas took the lead in his solo role, which required Pete Perignon to fill in on the congas while Pedro Marcano took over the timbales.

Tributes and Special Guests

Later, Gilberto Santa Rosa dedicated a segment of the concert to a legend Puerto Rico bid farewell to last December. He stated that Rafael Ithier was a musical genius whom he considered a mentor and a father in music, dedicating the iconic “Las hojas blancas” to him. Notably, the production featured a team of sign language interpreters who translated the entire concert in real time.

The repertoire also included “Vino tinto,” “Cosas nuevas” highlighting Pedro Marcano on the flugelhorn and “No me dejes solo,” which kicked off with a mozambique rhythm and rumba clave on the drums, courtesy of Gerardo Rivas and Tito Echevarría. The most anticipated moment arrived when Santa Rosa asked the crowd to join him in a chorus that allowed “El Caballero” to pay his respects to special guests. The “Choliseo” vibrated as the crowd chanted: “Mira quien llegó / Quién está ahí / Qué bueno que te vino a ver” (Look who arrived / Who is there / How good they came to see you). The tenacious sonero greeted the following guests in perfect rhyme and with his trademark elegance: Don Perignon, Luisito Ayala, Luis Vázquez, Juan José Hernández, Elwood Cruz, Marilin Pupo, Cucco Peña, Lissette Álvarez, Willie Chirino, his wife Alexandra Malagón (whom he called “The owner of my heart”), and Ismael Miranda, among others.

The evening continued with “No pensé enamorarme otra vez” and “Para vivir,” for which he was joined by Yeika Álvarez and “a representation of the Arturo Somohano Philharmonic Orchestra of Puerto Rico.”

Gerardo Rivas (Hijo de Jerry Rivas el reemplaso de Jimmie Morales), Gilberto Santa Rosa y Pete Pergnon

A Monument to Nostalgia

“Tengo una muñeca,” followed by a fusion that progressed from boogaloo to cha-cha-cha and finally to salsa with Gilberto showcasing his skill on the maracas led us into a monument of nostalgia. The memory of the conga player Santa Rosa had worked with since their days in Willie Rosario’s orchestra until his passing in 2021 was honored with “Impaciencia.” The song showcased the Jimmie Morales Signature Series drums by Remo Percussion©, which sponsored “El Rey del Seco” (The King of the Dry Hit) from 2005 to 2016.

During this segment, “El Caballero” displayed his own skills as a talented conguero while singing, accompanied by Gerardo Rivas (the orchestra’s conga player) and Pete Perignon (the timbalero) on either side. While the audience was spellbound by the sight of the three musicians at their drums, this writer wondered if Gilberto was reminiscing about the days when he used to imagine he was a singer, using an upside-down trash can as a drum in the group led by Don Perignon.

The “Army of One”

This intervention was followed by “La agarro bajando,” which preceded the introduction of the band members, “musically directed by the master of the trombone,” Georgie Torres. The lineup included:

Backing vocals: Yeika Alvarez and Gino Ramírez.
Puerto Rican Cuatro: Fabiola “The one who holds her own” Muñoz.
Trumpet: Rebecca Zambrana (with the orchestra for 29 years) and Pedro Marcano.
Trombone: Anthony Rosado (also a ballroom dance champion).
Saxophone/Flute: Francisco “Paquito” Cruz and Saviel Cartagena.
Piano: Luis Marín.
Congas: Gerardo Rivas.
Timbales: Pete Perignon Morales.
Bongos: Rafael “Tito” Echevarría.
Bass: The legend Johnny Torres.
Keyboard/Aerophone: Dr. Juan Carlos Vega.
Vocals: Michael Pérez.

Santa Rosa also praised the technical and audiovisual teams, producer Rafo Muñiz, and Edumil Ruiz, noting that “all these people make this work.”

After identifying his team who gave a masterclass in what the military calls an “Army of One” the hits “Conteo regresivo,” “Perdóname,” “Que alguien me diga,” and “Que manera de quererte” rang out. Gilberto Santa Rosa celebrated Valentine’s weekend by once again proving why he holds the loyalty and preference of his Puerto Rican fanbase.

From the start, the energy never wavered. The crowd sang and danced along with the artist, the musicians, and the dancers on stage. The vast repertoire serves as a reminder of the countless hits “El Caballero de la Salsa” has collected throughout his prolific career.

Also Read: Bandleader and conga player Tony Rosa tells us how he built his career

Albert Torres The Ambassador Of Salsa

North America / USA / New York

Albert Torres, a sympathetic boy with blushing cheeks who born in Brooklyn – New York – never suspected what his destiny had prepared him, to be the father of the Congresses of Salsa worldwide. His name would resound from North to South and from East to West, by the continents: American, European and Asian; in the different important scenes of the Latin music movement and would be the inspiration for many dancers of this branch.

His legacy would belong to the astonishment and shelter of the artists and the public that would applaud his talent, vigor and semblance to the rhythm of the phrase “Una Bulla”. This cheerful infant, without a doubt, was going to be a legend of Afro-Caribbean music. I’m talking about Albert Torres, The Ambassador of Salsa!

Albert began to listen to the salsa genre from the age of 5, staring in astonishment at the whole scene, sitting, of his first dance lessons … At the famous Palladium in New York, where his mother danced and liked the music of Mongo Santamaría and Tito Puente.

This child, future congressman of Salsa, grew up when the history of Latin popular music (salsa) was being written in the South Bronx, where Puerto Rican communities were having a great explosion of creativity and musical activity.

At the age of 12 years old his family decides to move to Puerto Rico, “By that time I did not want to speak Spanish, I did not want to be Puerto Rican. I did not want to be part of that environment”, said Torres. He only danced disco and Hustle. However, at the age of 15 his life took a dizzying turn when he heard:

“Oye que lio que lio se va a formar

cuando mi gatito sepa

y es tan simple la razón

El que a su gata le cuenta que el que a

su gata le cuenta

no es nada más que un ratón

un ratón…

…Échale semilla a la maraca pa que

suenen

chacucha cuchu cucha cucha

échale semilla a las maracas pa que

suenen

échale semilla a esas maracas oye

chacucha cucha cucha cucha

y hace rato está sonando sonando

chacucha cucha cucha cucha…”

Albert Torres simply fell in love with the Salsa thanks to this theme: “El Ratón” of Cheo Feliciano together to Fania All Stars. “The legends of salsa changed my life. When I heard these legends, that August 26th of 1971, in the Cheetah, something happened inside me. The music entered by the feet and came to my heart”. Thus, declared his beginnings in the Salsa, Albert Torres.

In 1991 his passion for Salsa took him to impress the girls of the neighborhood by his incredible steps to a Hollywood celebrity when he, first time, participated in the movie Mambo Kings in which he was chosen as one of the main dancers.

Hollywood - Albert Torres — Hollywood – Albert Torres

There he not only helped Antonio Banderas with the dance steps, but also with the English by that time for Banderas was very hard. In addition, during the filming of the movie Albert had the opportunity to share with big of Salsa like Celia Cruz, José Alberto “El Canario” and his great idol Tito Puente.

That film was the hit that catapulted Torres to world fame being chosen by Debbie Allen as one of the 4 dancers (of more than 400 couples) to participate in the Academy Awards (1993) and to dance “My beautiful Maria” whose Singer was Plácido Domingo and where he stood out as the first Puerto Rican to dance in the history of the ceremony.

Then, he returns to the cinema being the choreographer and dancer of Salsa scenes in the romantic film “Dance with Me” with Vanessa Williams and Chayanne during 5 months.

Later he worked on the movie “Out to See” (1998) with Jack Lemmon and Walter Matteau and in the same year he also made a guest starring appearance on the Keenan Wayan’s Show where he performed with Jennifer Lopez. Everywhere there was Salsa, Torres seemed to be there. At the time and with all this like trajectory Albert Torres in 1991 also began his stage as a producer.

He started promoting Salsa clubs in Los Angeles, “I lost a lot of money. Nobody wanted to know about Salsa”, said Albert. Nonetheless, he began to handle Johnny Polanco y Su Conjunto Amistad, which were the best-known salsa group in the Western United States.

In 1992 he founded his own company, Albert Torres Productions Inc. (ATP) and began to organize salsa parties in several places in Los Angeles. The most important were the Boathouse in Santa Monica, St. Marks in Venice and Sportsmen’s Lodge in Studio City.

At that moment the genre of salsa was losing popularity. However, Albert Torres with his wit, insight and a lot of intelligence pulled him forward on his own. He revived it in such a way that he became the most influential salsa promoter in the United States. He was who brought to Los Angeles some of the most important names in the Latin music such as: Fania All-Stars, El Gran Combo, Oscar D ‘León, José Alberto “El Canario” and the Spanish Harlem Orchestra, among many others.

In the late 1990s, after the I administration of President Clinton relaxed the laws restricting presentations by Cuban artists in the USA, Albert Torres was the first promoter, who brought to the famous and the notorious Van Van group to Los Angeles in January, 1997.

The show, which took place in a night club in downtown LA, was a success. Since then, Los Van Van has received major media awareness with prestigious publications such as Los Angeles Times, New York Times, among others and including the most coveted music honor, a Grammy and Latin Grammy nomination. Torres’s passion and promotional skills have played a key role in the U.S.A Latin Entertainment explosion. Ricardo Lemvo, musician and singer living in Los Angeles, founder and leader of the salsa band Makina Loka said:

“Personally, I have a great deal of gratitude to Albert. In 1996 when I released my first album, Tata Masamba, he was the one who presented my music to the Latin audience in Los Angeles. He also placed my band at Sportsmen’s Lodge, Grand Park and many other venues. Albert was also who recommended me to film director Randa Haines and as a result, my band, Makina Loca came out in the movie “Dance with Me” with Chayanne and Vanessa Williams. I will be eternally grateful to Albert Torres for giving me a hand at the beginning of my career”.

1997 was crucial for Albert and the world of Salsa in Los Angeles because began the dream of Mr. Eli Irizarri of Puerto Rico, the concept of the Salsa Congresses in San Juan. “I was not the first year, but I heard a lot of nice things even though it was a financial failure. I attended the event in 1998 and was the master of ceremonies. Then, I started the same concept in Los Angeles beginning in 1999 and in the next 8 years following the Los Angeles Congress stood out as the largest in the world. There attend more than 6000 people daily arriving from more than 42 countries”, said Albert for an Argentine media.

In 1998, at the head of ATP, organized the first edition of Los Angeles Salsa Congress and in May 1999 was carried out, with the presentation of Tito Puente in the opening. In this first congress Albert transformed the event into an exciting music and dance venue that attracted 20,000 Latin Music enthusiasts from all over the world and USA and with such great success that he immediately became co-producer Salsa Congresses in over 32 countries.

“My most important desire to be a promoter of the Congresses would be that this can be used for dancers, can realize their dream of dancing on a stage and also find a way to respect the dancers as they deserve it. This is extremely important”. Albert Torres.

In LA Salsa Congress the stars are born, many of the world renowned dancers have their start at this event. The mission of LA Salsa Fest is to pass on to the next generation through educational seminars, dance workshops and being able to perform on stage.

Since then, Albert Torres Productions has created and produced the World’s Largest Salsa Music event. In addition to this, ATP is the co-producer of the World Salsa, broadcast from Las Vegas every year by the ESPN TV network being watched by more than 20 million homes worldwide, where more than 1000 competing dancers will be known on the planet. “On ESPN told me that if I wanted to see it on TV I had to do competitions.

I do not like it, but for the dancers to get to know each other worldwide, I decided to make the World Salsa Championship, the biggest and most important salsa tournament in the world. Now, since April (2012) I decided to do it alone, without partners, and now it’s called World Latin Dance Cup. I added other categories like cumbia, bachata, casino, children and people over 45 years. We have about 20 categories”. Torres Said in an interview with a Peruvian media.

In the World Latin Dance Cup No requirements. You have to take stock and follow the world rules. These are of time, originality of the dressing rooms, of musicality. If you drop the wig, the earring (while dancing), points are removed; if you do not wear stockings, too. A wig will not give points, but if it falls it will take the points. In this championship there is not a world champion, so there is a champion in each category.

According to his friends, Albert was a “workaholic”. He was always on the road promoting salsa music through all the congresses he organized around the world. Always in transit, he spent one night in Istanbul, the next in Paris and the following week in Tokyo. For example, at the beginning of 2007 he had 48 weeks of travel and in one year he could travel to 48 exotic countries such as Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Japan, Hong Kong, Brazil, Bulgaria, Romania, China, Colombia, Venezuela, Spain, Mexico, Peru, Holland, Hamburg, Italy, Switzerland, Sweden, France, Ecuador, New Zealand, Australia and Puerto Rico.

Therefore, it is not surprising to see on your Facebook wall, the immense and felt messages of thanks from dancers from all corners of the earth. His latest project called “The Legacy Project” is an initiative to combine our music culture with the latest technology tendencies in order to reach and unite more people so future generations can appreciate, preserve and be part of the history of Latin dance and music around the world.

In 2011 Albert Torres was honored to be accepted as a Member of the Council for Dance of UNESCO (United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization) and Elected Grand Marshall at the National New York Puerto Rican Day Parade in front of 2 million spectators lined up on 5th Ave that past June 12 of the same year. This past May, 25th the world of Salsa and entertainment received a huge impact, the news of the death of Albert Torres, victim of a Stroke.

Family, friends, national and international press as well as web portals lamented and reviewed this regrettable fact. Rudy Mangual, creator of the famous magazine Latin Beat Magazine commented to an international media that before this terrible fatal outcome, Albert was very delicate of health in the last months; he had diabetes and had an infection in the pancreas. He also said that he regretted his gone because he and his wife Yvette Mangual had a very special affection to Albert.

Albert Torres’s family wishes to thank all of our Salsa Family for your thoughts, prayers and well wishes during this difficult time. Albert passed away today May 25th, 2017, peacefully, surrounded by family and loved ones. We all find comfort knowing that he is now promoting and dancing alongside his Idols, Celia Cruz, Tito Puente, Cheo Feliciano, Tito Rodriguez and Ray Barreto. As well as his close friends Johnny Polanco, Rudy Regalado, Alicia Gomez and many others. We would love nothing more than for you to help us continue keeping his legacy and DREAM OF UNITY alive by supporting the great event that he started 19 years ago:

The LA SALSA FEST.

Thank you again and may you all be blessed. UNA BULLAAAA!

Rest In Peace ALBERT TORRES

6/14/1956 – 5/25/2017

On the other hand, different personalities of the artistic world expressed their deep pain:

“Salsa and I lost a good friend. Like everyone else in the music world, I was in shock: Albert was an exuberant, vibrant person. It seems unfair that he left the planet in the prime of his life at only 60 years old.

I remember in one of our many conversations, he expressed his great desire to bring the famous African salsa group Africando to the United States. Africando had a song, “Yay Boy,” that was all the rage not only in New York but also in Latin America, but not many people had seen the group live. It was a huge undertaking to organize a concert with Africando since the lead vocalists lived in Senegal, Togo, and other parts of Africa. When Albert finally managed to bring Africando to Los Angeles in 2004, he was over the moon. That was one of his greatest triumphs.

Albert, your passing is a huge blow to all of us in the salsa world. We will miss you terribly. Thank you for everything you’ve done to promote our music. Salsa. We will never forget you.

Rest in peace, brother.” Ricardo Lemvo

“Creating Unity through Salsa”, words from my brother Albert Torres. That’s exactly what we are trying to do, will keep this in my heart forever… Your legacy lives. Thank you Albert! Thank you Edwin and the #LASalsaFest team for this”. Tony Succa

Famed Salsa legend, dancer and Hollywood choreographer turned mega event planner Albert Torres is already part of our history. His continuous efforts to globalize Salsa have made a major impact on the preservation and accessibility of both Salsa Music and Salsa Dance around the world. To achieve this, he was constantly traveling around the world, encouraging conferences and festivals, discovering talents for dancing.

No doubt, Albert Torres brought the music it in the blood. He had his own vibration and constantly he was being a role model. He played that key role in the confluence of people and places that created an environment for the growth of Latin music in America and the world.

For that reason, on the Facebook wall of Albert thousands of emotions multiply. And the messages coincide in the gratefulness and the claim of “una bulla”, una bulla salsera para Albert. Today on some side of the Salsa´s Big, sure, you’re dancing and singing!

Albert Torres in solidarity with charitable causes

“Before I was an event producer, I handled 50 beds in a hospital helping people with drug, alcohol, and mental problems… I have been sober since December 14, 1985. For that, I can live and help others to live their Dreams”. Albert Torres

Great dancer and Champion fell ill last year after the WLDC. With the support of dancers worldwide he was able to beat leukimia and will be back this year. What an inspiration and great story. Let’s all appreciate each day that we are blessed with. Welcome back Jeremy.

ATP continues with the Albert’s legacy and offering top-notch quality events with world-class performers. His bands are legendary and his events feature some of the finest musicians and dancers the world has ever known.

“Para mí la salsa no es latina sino mundial. No tiene barreras de colores ni de país. Es increíble ver niños chiquitos bailar como los de los 80 que bailan… Para mí la salsa es como si fuera una paella, una comida increíble: tiene tantos condimentos y tantas cositas.

La salsa es así: con un poquito de rumba, jazz, tango, y si le pones swing, ballet y se mezclan todos con una bella canción de Óscar de León, algo sucede que nos afecta desde los tobillos hasta el corazón… Los problemas siempre van a estar esperándonos en casa, pero qué cosa bonita llegar a un lugar donde todo el mundo se lleva. Cuando empieza esa música todos tenemos algo en común. Ojalá el mundo aprendiera de eso”. Albert Torres (June 14, 1956 – May 25, 2017)

To learn more about Albert Torres and his events, please visit: www.worldlatindancecup.com, www.mysalsacongress.com and www.alberttorresproductions.com

To read more about Albert Torres’ work with Baile de Los Niños, providing cultural outreach programs to at-risk youth and low-income families, visit: www.alberttorresevents.com/bailedelo sninos/mission.asp

Pedro Bermúdez released his new Salsa album “ARRASANDO”

North America /  USA / New York

The Salsa pianist from Puerto Rico, Pedro Bermúdez, released his most recent record production “Arrasando” with the collaboration of the main Salsa legends and the New Salsera blood on June 5^th. This was announced by Bermúdez through his official Facebook account.

Arrasando is a heavy and hard traditional Salsa project that brings together a dream team of musicians and salsa legends from Puerto Rico and New York City, such as: Bobby Valentin (Bass), Reynaldo Jorge (Trombone), Frankie Vazquez (vocals), Eddie Montalvo (Congas), Ralph Irizarry (Timbales) and Jose Mangual (Bongos), among many others.

The 11 tracks of this album are original arrangements and lyrics. Arrasando also includes two Latin jazz composition in big band style with a lot of solos and “descargas” in each single.

Other Musicians presents on this recording are:

Trumpets: David “Piro” Rodríguez, Julito Alvarado, Angie Machado, Carlos Coamito Martínez, Jesús Alonzo, Nelson Jaime Gazu and Angel Segarra.

Trombones: Eliut Cintron, Danny Fuentes and Gamalier González.

Saxophones: Ivan Renta.

Bass: Rubén Rodríguez and Pedro Pérez.

Percussion: Carlos Maldonado Kachiro Thompson, Charlie Sierra, Miguel Aponte, Roberto Quintero, Tony Rosa and José Che Vega.

Coros: Luisito Carrión, Henry Santiago, Héctor Pichie Pérez, Rafu Warner and Joe González.

Singers: Rico Walker, Pedro Brull, Osvaldo Noel Muñoz, Kayvan Vega, Joe González.

ARRASANDO is available NOW in all digital platforms!!!

Pedro Bermúdez released his new Salsa album “ARRASANDO”

Release: June 5th, 2018

Tracks:
Hablador	6. Reunión (Feat. Reynaldo Jorge & Eddie Montalvo)
2. Las Rabietas de Marcela (Feat. Frankie Vázquez, José Mangual Jr. & Eddie Montalvo)	7. Mentiras No Quiero (Feat. José Mangual Jr)
3. Acere Guaribombó (Feat. José Mangual Jr. & Ralph Irrizary)	8. Ya No Soy Gente
4. Repartiendo Fuete (Feat. Bobby Valentin, Ralph Irrizary & Frankie Vázquez)	9. Vete de Aquí (Feat. Eddie Montalvo)
5. Te Lo Dije Casera (Feat. Reynaldo Jorge)	10. Mambo to My Friends (Feat. Reynaldo Jorge) 11. Groovin’

For more information, please like him on Facebook www.facebook.com/pedrobermudezpiano Or Download “Arrasando” HERE → https://store.cdbaby.com/cd/pedrobermudez1

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19va Entrega Anual de los Latin Grammy

North America / USA / Las Vegas

19th Annual Latin Grammy Awards. The most important award ceremony of the Latin American Music Industry will be held for the fourth time in Las Vegas, Nevada

The main international event in Spanish that brings together the best of Spanish-speaking music reaches its nineteenth live broadcast, from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada for the fourth time, to reward and honor the achievements of professionals of music throughout the year. The ceremony of the 19th Latin Grammy Awards is here, and on November 15 you will be able to enjoy it through the Univisión signal for the United States and with the #LatinGrammy you will be able to follow it minute by minute during its three hours of transmission by all social networks.

The most important night of Latin music 19 Latin Grammy

Each year the Latin Recording Academy awards recognition to Latin music in 49 categories for work recorded in two languages: Spanish and Portuguese. This prestigious institution also endorses musical genres, identifies new talent, recognizes legendary living artists, and preserves and archives both recordings and videos in order to preserve the valuable Latin American musical culture.

The global impact that Spanish-language recordings have caused this 2017-2018 has proven once again that this year each category will be close to its maximum exponential, which shows that MUSIC made by Latinos has an enormous export capacity, and further evidence that the Latin Grammy awards continue to be one of the specials with the largest audience in the country, as it integrates the largest audience of diverse generations united to witness the annual event with the greatest presence of artistic talent gathered in the same show.

FOR THIS 19TH AWARD OF THE LATIN GRAMMYS, THE NOMINEES ARE:

BEST SALSA ALBUM

Dancer’s Corner

Pete perignon

Record Label: Pete Perignon Music

“La Esquina Del Bailador” is the second production by musical director and master percussionist, Pete Perignon. This album contains five unreleased singles and five re-interpretations of classics. “Gotita Falling in Key” was his first promotional theme. This album released in 2017 has versions of classics with modern arrangements such as: “De Mi Para Ti” (Bossa recorded by Tito Puente and Santos Colón), “El Beso Discreto” original from the Cuban songbook Trio Matamoros, among many other original songs and versioned

Village Singer

Alexander Abreu and Havana D’ Primera

Record Label: Páfata Productions

Alexander Havana D Primera - Cantor del Pueblo — Alexander Havana D Primera – Cantor del Pueblo

For My People

Charlie aponte

Record Label: CA Records Inc.

The Sound Makers

Chiquito Team Band

Record Label: Planet Records

7/25

Victor Manuelle

Record Label: Sony Music Latin

BEST TRADITIONAL TROPICAL ALBUM

To Me What – Tribute To The Cuban Classics

José Alberto El Canario & The Santiaguero Septet

Record Label: Los Canarios Music

In this category, the Septeto Santiaguero, originally from Cuba, is nominated for its fourth album “A Mí Qué- Tributo A Los Clásicos Cubanos”. This ensemble founded in 1995 recorded this production in the company of the Dominican interpreter José Alberto “El Canario” and other music stars. This record material has 13 Tracks and was released on May 25, 2018.

Medoro Madera

Rubén Blades With Roberto Delgado and Orchestra

Record Label: Ruben Blades Productions

The Party Continues

The Sonora Santanera

Record Label: Sony Music

Omara Always

Omara Portuondo

Record Label: Egrem

Reasons

Maria Rivas

Record Label: Angel Falls Artists Inc.

BEST TROPICAL SONG

I want time

Juan Carlos Luces & Víctor Manuelle, songwriters (Víctor Manuelle Featuring Juan Luis Guerra)

Cut off: 7/25

Record Label: Sony Music Latin

The prominent Puerto Rican singer-songwriter and producer, Víctor Manuelle, began his professional career in 1993, and to date has sold millions of records worldwide. He has earned 16 LATIN GRAMMY and GRAMMY nominations, thus establishing himself as one of the most admired artists of his generation. He has placed 46 singles on Billboard’s weekly Hot Latin Songs chart. Eleven of his albums have reached the place of honor in the Salsa genre for sales in the United States and Puerto Rico.

His hit “Imaginar” (2016) as a duo with urban artist Yandel, broke records, reaching #1 on the tropical charts thanks to his fusions of salsa with urban rhythms. In addition, it was named the most popular tropical song of that year, marking the third time that Víctor has obtained this important recognition, after his hits “Me Da Lo Mismo” and “ Tengo Ganas”.

In this 2018, Víctor celebrates his silver anniversary as a professional artist with his new record label “25/7” under the Sony Music Latin label. This album nominated for best Salsa album features collaborations with international artists, such as: Wisin, Bad Bunny, Juan Luis Guerra, Gilberto Santa Rosa and Glenn Monroig. The single “Quiero Tiempo” taken from this production is designated as one of the candidates to win the award in this important category.

Marry Me

Silvestre Dangond, Nicky Jam, Juan Medina, Mauricio Rengifo & Andrés Torres, songwriters (Silvestre Dangond Featuring Nicky Jam)

Record Label: Sony Music Entertainment US Latin

Fall in love dancing

Jorge Luis Piloto, songwriter (Reynier Pérez y Su Septeto Acarey Featuring Gilberto Santa Rosa)

Cut from: Fall in Love Dancing

Record Label: Independent

I fall more in love with you

Jorge Luis Piloto, Jean Rodríguez & Tony Succar, songwriters (Tony Succar Featuring Jean Rodríguez)

Record Label: Unity Entertainment

Simple Hearts

Fonseca, Mauricio Rengifo & Andrés Torres, songwriters (Fonseca)

Record Label: Sony Music Latin

BEST LATIN JAZZ/JAZZ ALBUM

Mind of a Master

Bobby Valentin & The Latin Jazzists

Record Label: Bronco Records

Tracks:
1. De Nuevo a la Carga	7.El Cumbanchero
2. Latin Gravy	8.Mellow Funk
3.Orocoa	9. Endless Love
4.Smooth Ride	10.Freedom
5.Blast Off	11. God Bless the Child
6. Coco Seco

Roberto Valentin, better known as Bobby Valentin, was born on June 9, 1941 in the town of Orocovis on the island of Puerto Rico. At a very young age, Bobby learned to play the guitar thanks to the teachings of his father. At just 11 years old, he formed his first musical trio with which he won his first prize, after participating in a local competition. In 1963 Bobby Valentin joined the Tito Rodríguez orchestra traveling to Venezuela twice.

This phenomenal bass player and arranger belonged to the Fania All Stars for 20 years and also arranged music at the same time for celebrities such as: Charlie Palmieri, Joe Quijano, Willie Rosario and Ray Barretto.

In 1975 he formed his own record label “Bronco Records” and released the album, “Va a la Cárcel” Vol. 1 and Vol. 2, among others.

Over the years, Bobby has made collaborations on recordings for great artists of international fame, such as: Larry Harlow, Ismael Miranda, Roberto Roena, Cheo Feliciano and the always remembered, Celia Cruz.

Likewise, Valentin has taken over the stages performing live in the United States during this year, and more recently launched his new production “Mind of a Master”, on April 14, 2018, with which he is nominated. for this important award.

The House Of A Jazz Pianist

Adrian Iaies Trio

Record Label: DBN

Universal Nature

Hermeto Pascoal & Big Band

Record Label: Scubidu Music

Back To The Sunset

Dafnis Prieto Big Band

Record Label: Dafnison Music

Jazz Flute Traditions

Nestor Torres

Record Label: Alfi Records

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