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Juan Sebastian Bar “The Temple of Jazz and Salsa in Caracas”

In the heart of the city, there is a refuge of sophistication and art: Juan Sebastián Bar.

Delight your palate with our cocktails, each a fusion of classic flavors and contemporary notes, while live jazz and salsa create the most special melodies.

In the heart of the city, lies a refuge of sophistication and art, Juan Sebastián Bar.

Aldemaro Romero, Alfredo Sadel, Billo Frómeta, Dámaso Pérez Prado, Tito Puente, Bobby Capó, Pedro Vargas, Leo Marini, Libertad Lamarque, Ray Barreto, Lucho Gatica, Olga Guillot, Marco Antonio Muñiz, Julio Gutiérrez, Vicky Carr, Armando Manzanero, Sergio Mendes.

They all passed through Juan Sebastián Bar, the so-called temple of jazz, but which is actually a brotherhood of music lovers. For 43 years it has been a reference in Caracas’ nightlife, even with its ups and downs. Every night, from Tuesday to Saturday, it offers a space for disconnection.

That brick cave, with its cork walls and the bar illuminated with bottle bottoms, has its anecdotes, the first one sinceevery night the famous saxophonist Victor Cuica threatened them and the second one. It stars the maestro Aldemaro Romero in a taxi heading to the place, one of his usual places to eat and drink.

The taxi driver who is already approaching the place located in El Rosal, comments: “poor those people who could not complete the facade and left it in bricks.” The scene speaks of that ostentatious and cosmopolitan Caracas of the seventies and eighties. The truth is that over the years the area was transformed into a financial district of large glass towers and the two-story brick house became the after office on Venezuela Avenue.

The name of the establishment, founded by Eleazar López Contreras -yes, the grandson of the former president of Venezuela- is a play on words with the name of the composer Juan Sebastián Bach, who holding a pair of cutlery serves as the logo for the business, under the design of Jorge Blanco, the famous illustrator who created the character of the Castaway.

In choosing the place, they considered other equally humorous options such as Bar Thoven.

The musical repertoire ranges from jazz to salsa. In the place you can listen to virtuosos of these genres such as Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Tonny Bennet, Héctor Lavoe and Willie Colón, among others.

Alfredo Naranjo, a percussion virtuoso who has left his mark on the international music scene, will delight us once again with his incomparable talent.

He recently participated in the Chicago International Festival and has received a Latin Grammy nomination for his unparalleled percussion performance on the album: Soy Puro Teatro: Tributo a La Lupe by Mariaca Semprún and with her, he also recorded a version of the gaita María la bollera.

Considered one of the greatest exponents of salsa and Latin jazz, Alfredo Naranjo has a long career that began at an early age at the Conservatory of Music of the National Youth Orchestra.

In 1986 he joined the Gran Mariscal de Ayacucho Orchestra, and then continued his training at the University of Long Island, New York.

He has played with artists such as Dave Samuels, Tito Puente, Ray Charles, Alex Acuña and Carlos “Nené” Quintero, and groups such as Guaco and Ensamble Gurrufío. Cheo Feliciano referred to him as “the best vibraphonist in salsa.”

He has been the leader of El Guajeo, a fundamental piece of contemporary Caracas. He has recorded albums such as Cosechando (1993), A través del tiempo (1997), Vibraciones de mi tierra (1999), Alfredo Naranjo y El Guajeo I y II (2001 y 2006), México Music Fest (2011), Lado A Lado B (2015) and Be Jazz Sessions (2018), an album that was awarded at thePepsi Music Awards in the Jazz Album category.

Enjoy a unique evening in a sophisticated atmosphere, where the passion for music is breathed in every corner.
Let yourself be seduced by the enveloping rhythms of Latin music in a sophisticated atmosphere.

Every Wednesday, Dj. Augusto Felibertt transports us through a unique musical journey.

Every Wednesday, DJ Augusto Felibertt takes us on a unique musical journey.

We look forward to seeing you at @Juansebastianbar to enjoy an unforgettable evening!

Wednesday to Saturday from 5:00pm on Venezuela Avenue and Mohedano Street, El Rosal.
Reservations at 0414-3080587

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“I’m looking for you and I can’t find you” the new by Newman Zamora

Latin America / Venezuela / Caracas

(Press/San Juan Producciones) The young Venezuelan singer, Newman Zamora, premiered this Friday, February 16, on his official YouTube channel, his second promotional single, “I’m looking for you and I can’t find you”, a romantic salsa with lyrics and music of the Creole singer-songwriter Frederman Franco.

With the production and musical arrangements of Wilmer Herrera, it was recorded at the AudioPlace studios and the San Agustín “Paicosa” studios, and featured the performance of renowned musicians: Joel Uriola (piano), Freddy Rivas (congas and bongo drums), Yorma “ Caballito” Méndez (timbale), Wilmer Herrera (bass), Lewis Escolante (trombones), in the choirs, Gonzalo Martínez and Frederman Franco. It should be noted that the editing, mixing and mastering was in charge of Jean Sánchez, winner of the Latin Grammy.

I’m looking for you and I can’t find you: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lqY-LgdCgRo

Preparing his first album

From the moment he decided to start his career as a solo singer in the salsa genre, he set himself the goal of entering the world market with an album, which until now has no name.

In 2017 @newmanzamoraoficial started the recording process with the version of the song “To feel that”, due to his admiration for the Brazilian singer-songwriter Alexandre Pires. With its release on October 6 of the same year, it achieved its formal entry into this genre, receiving the acceptance of colleagues and the salsa public.

This pleasant experience prompted him to quickly continue with the production of this second theme, which he requested from his friend of many years, Frederman Franco, who has composed for Maelo Ruiz, O.S, among others.

“I’m looking for you and I can’t find you” and “To feel that”, are among the eight songs that will make up his novel record production, which is expected to be completed by the month of May.

Versatile musician and singer

Newman Zamora was born in Caracas on May 30, 1980. He began his music studies at the José Ángel Lamas Conservatory in 1990, where he received music theory and violin classes. For five years he was part of his school’s choir, which he combined with violin and percussion. Then he entered the Pedro Nolazco Conservatory, where he studied flute. In 1993, he formed the team of founders of the Chacao Pre-Children’s Orchestra, under the baton of maestro Juan Cristóbal Palacios.

During his adolescence he was a member of the group “La calle de la amargura”, created in 2001 by Jhonny Núñez and Ricardo Montaner. By 2004 he participated in various groups in the Afro-Cuban genre as a percussionist and singer. Among his teachers were José Luis Presa, Zdzislaw Waszkiewicz, Osiris Aragón, Faride Mijares, Miguel Urbina, among others. She is currently the vocalist of the “Caballo y sus riders” Orchestra/END

Maria Fernanda Leon

San Juan Productions

Latin America / October 2024

DIRECTORY OF NIGHTCLUBS
ARGENTINA	ARUBA	BELIZE
BOLIVIA	BRAZIL	CHILE
COLOMBIA	COSTA RICA	CUBA
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC	ECUADOR	GUATEMALA
MEXICO	PANAMA	PERU
PUERTO RICO	VENEZUELA

Maite Hontele in Concert!

Latin America / Venezuela / Caracas

A great musician is someone who can enlighten the stage only with his/her presence, this is the case when Maite Hontele is on stage. Full-house, the stage full of colors and all the audience is ready to dance and enjoy the best rhythm: SALSA!

International Salsa Magazine had the honor to be part of the last concert of Maite Hontele, the incredible dutch trumpeter, in Caracas, Venezuela.

The silence is interrupted with the beautiful sound of a characteristic trumpet playing a melody, the stage gets full of musicians and Maite comes out with the biggest smile that characterize her.

She starts with a speech where she explains how thankful she is for being there, talks a little bit about Colombia, and then the party starts! Two hours full of hits of herself, Oscar d’ Leon, and many other artists, with the performance of her Colombian band by her side.

But let’s get deeper in who is her. Maite Hontelé is a trumpeter who was born in Utrecht, Holland, and was raised with music. Her parents owned a huge collection of salsa and son Cubano, and every day she would listen to Latin music, quite unusual for a Dutch girl. After playing a few years with the local brass band, she decided to become a musician, and studied latin and jazz trumpet at the Conservatory of Rotterdam.

Her first big tour was life-changing. She went to Colombia, the country where she now lives. In 2004, Maite Hontelé toured with the world-famous Buena Vista Social Club. In 2009 Maite launched her first album, Llegó la Mona, a salsa-tribute to Colombian music. This album was made with the purpose to tour more in Colombia. Among the gigs she played was the Medellin Jazz Festival.

That year has been very important for her. Not only did Maite record her first album, she also found the place where she wanted to continue to live and make music. That’s when she decided to move to Medellin, Colombia.

In 2010, she released her second production, Mujer Sonora. The album is focused on oldschool styles such as son and charanga, but also contains some spicy salsa-tracks.

This album was presented at the 2010 North Sea Jazz Festival, and on various international tours. In 2011 and 2012 Maite toured many countries with her band, and was a guest with Ruben Blades, Yuri Buenaventura, Issac Delgado, Diego Galé (DVD-recording), Juan Carlos Coronel, Oscar D’León, and many others.

Her 3rd album, Déjame Asi, was released in April 2013. She is currently touring Europe and Latin America.

“My Outlaw Loredo is the most elegant gig-bag in the universe. A perfect match for me!” Maite Hontelé

The show ends with the best energy. Maite is not only an amazing trumpeter, but also a great singer and composer. We are glad to be part of his musical journey.

Orchestra GUAPA tells us its history and progress

Latin America / Colombia / Bogota

GUAPA

In Bogotá, Colombia is and formed the musical group GUAPA. Its name is due to the talented and handsome beauty singing the good salsa of the members: Claudia, Evelin, Kathe, Astrid, who are accompanied by ten professional musicians who undoubtedly support them with strength and energy, in order to provide a good show to your viewers.

Javier Ortega, Musical Director of GUAPA, with a great career in groups such as Grupo Niche, Willie Colón, Yuri Buenaventura, Grupo Gale among others, confirms the success of the group’s staging.

They started in 2013, with Claudia Burbano, a singer and representative, under the direction of maestro Javier Ortega, former member of the Niche group, Yuri Buenaventura, Grupo Galé and currently with Willie Colón, who are the creators of this great group: GUAPA Orquesta .two

His first single was a cover of Amanda Miguel, “Asi No Te Amará Jamás”, starting his success; opening the doors internationally and at the end of that year, they recorded their first live DVD, with the songs “No Renunciaré” and “Salsa Guapa”, an unpublished song, authored by the teacher Javier Ortega who represents the group, making known the swing and talent of these beautiful representatives of the female salsa genre in different media and countries such as Mexico, Peru, Venezuela and the United States.

In 2014, they released a new single with the participation of the great salsa singer Gustavo Rodríguez, during the holiday season, called “Christmas Arrived”, authored by Javier Ortega, being highly requested. Then in 2015 a new proposal arose, a new theme, “You are Talking About Me”, authored by the great master Hansel Camacho, who was widely listened to and liked by the public in unexpected places such as Uruguay and Tel Aviv, thus expanding the salsa space. world.

There was also a proposal from “Women Singing Salsa Dura”, which pays a great tribute to the greatest exponent of salsa “La Fania All Star”, called “Tribute to Fania”, with the participation of great exponents of Colombian salsa. such as Mauro Castillo, Christian Fernández, Jairo Andrade and Carlos Guerrero, who were part of the majestic Grupo Niche and the incomparable Grupo Galé, opening radio spaces as large as Puerto Rico and New York, positioning themselves as great representatives of Colombian salsa.

They are currently presenting their new single, “Colombia”, authored by Javier Ortega, dedicated to all the beautiful Colombian people who make their homeland in the world and miss their land. Made up of its lead by four excellent voices:

Claudia, expressing her feeling, dedication and charm; Astrid, showing her sensuality, charisma and dynamism; Kathe with her beauty, harmony, sweetness and dance; and Evelyn, exposing her strength, versatility and handsomeness; being accompanied by nine professional musicians with great experience who support them and with them they gather a conglomerate of ingredients that make GUAPA have a spectacular show and good salsa to enchant its wonderful audience.

They mention the following to all those who want to know about them: “This is how GUAPA arrives to offer you a safe and excellent show with lots of salsa, beauty, handsomeness, to enchant the world.”