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Bogotá Dances To The Rhythm Of Son Salome

Latin America / Colombia / Bogota

Son Salome, a name governed by the main genre of Cuban popular music, Son, and the memory of the great Poet/Writer Lou Andreas-Salomé, is defined as a Bar with a dance floor, also defined as a large disco, open to lovers dance, connoisseurs of good Latin music as well as for those who wish to attend to enjoy the right environment for a night of guaranteed enjoyment, with first class attention offers visitors a high level of security, highly trained staff , which seeks to provide a space for enjoyment.

Photo 1: Dances To The Rhythm Of Son Salome

During my visit I was able to enjoy the best options in services, cocktails, drinks and first-class drinks, the reference given by the famous Chepe, owner and personality of the city’s salsa world, was to enjoy the specialty, the Cuban Mojito, a house cocktail that will take you to visit the Island of Cuba without getting up from your seat.

This great bar offers us a varied itinerary during the weekends, starting with Cuban music on Thursdays where you could coincide with large groups, on Fridays with the best DJs in the country closing on Saturdays and Sundays with great salsa, Cuban and even beautiful folklore of the country, singers or musicians of the first gala will make your stay a night class moment.

Photo 2: Dances To The Rhythm Of Son Salome

With 34 years of foundation, Son Salome offers a well-distributed place, with a large space to dance or enjoy a good group, a first-class toilet and, above all, an open space to spend a beautiful evening. We can only recommend you to visit Son Salome located in the center, a few meters from the main means of transport in the city, the Transmilenio at its Aguas station, exactly on Calle 19 # 4-20, in a sector called to be the future of Bogotá, due to the number of constructions that are currently under development, opens continuously from Thursday to Sunday from 6:00 pm, you can learn a lot about this beautiful place through the social networks:

Facebook, Instragam and Google through Son Salome, the Latin reference number 1 in the city.

Photo 3: Dances To The Rhythm Of Son Salome

For more information contact them through:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sonsalome / https://www.facebook.com/pages/SonSalom%C3%A9-Caribe/1396835567299952
Phones: +57 2432506 / +57 3005707722

Ilhe Habana

Latin America / Colombia / Bogota

Ilhe Habana. Little Havana in Colombia

The Macarena Sector in Bogotá – Colombia offers us a great variety of gastronomic spaces, a reference sector for international food, for this reason we could not help but bring us closer to the best Cuban food space in the city, the great Ilhe Habana, a space of great tradition that takes you to enjoy a themed plaza of old Havana.

Ilhe Habana - inside — Ilhe Habana – inside

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From Sunday to Sunday from 12:00 to 4:00 pm, it opens its doors to a particular base of high caliber typical Cuban foods, we can get a great gourmet line, it is easy to get dishes such as old clothes, black beans, Moorish rice and Christians, yucca with mojo, habanero mincemeat, habanero shrimp, sea bass, squid rings, among others that delight your palate, arrival night from Wednesday to Saturday from 6:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Ilhe Habana - Cymbals — Ilhe Habana – Cymbals

It offers us a space decorated with groups and singers of the music of the island, letting the enjoyment roll until 12:00 am on Fridays and Saturdays to enjoy boleros, sones, danzones and even guarachas of this Latin American musical icon.

Ilhe Habana - live music — Ilhe Habana – live music

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Ilhe refers to the word house or land according to the Yoruba language, something well defined with the Afro-Cuban culture, for this reason Ilhe Habana seeks a concept of old Havana, with a cozy space with brightly colored walls, wooden furniture and a house facade taken of the best Cuban roots.

Ilhe Habana - the kitchen — Ilhe Habana – the kitchen

During our visit we were able to talk with… the owner and cause of this gastronomic fever, he allowed us to enjoy the house specialty, the much-followed Roast Pork, although we noted that the fried cow was highly requested, as was the pork escalope. Located near the city center, on Carrera 3A, # 26B – 72, this Caribbean center offers us a space full of delicious dishes, visit www.ilhehabana.com and find out about a whole world of flavors, surely during your visit to Bogota you will not be able to forget going through this great restaurant.

Young promise of music Sofia Grace Doellefeld tells us about her dreams

During our long journey in the world of music, we have had the enormous privilege of meeting fascinating people who show us that talent can come in many ways and at many ages. One of these people is Sofia Grace Doellefeld, a 15-year-old drummer with deeply held family and religious values that are not common in someone her age.

The young teenager, whose greatest hero and supporter is her father, aspires to go to college after finishing high school, but hopes to combine her academic activities with music as she has done so far. Here is what friendly and kind Sofia shared with us in pleasant and fluid conversation.

Who is Sofia

Sofia is a girl with many dreams and aspirations who is currently in ninth grade, while taking music lessons and playing in her school’s jazz band. The student of a Protestant Christian family has the support of everyone around her, especially her father, whom she describes as her greatest mentor and inspiration in life.

Despite being the first musician in her family, they have been a tremendous support to Sofia, to the point that they always accompany her to her events and performances so she knows they are there for her. Although they have not talked about a formal career in the entertainment industry, she knows they will support any decision she makes.

For now, she aspires to attend Full Sail University to study sound engineering so she can learn how to get involved in music production and all technical aspects related to her art because she thinks her academic background has prepared her for it.

Sofia wants to study sound engineering at Full Sail University in the future

When did Sofia start playing music?

Sofia’s interest in music began when she was 10 years old with the electric guitar, as she felt it would be interesting to replicate the notes she always heard from her favorite artists. The problem was that she never truly connected with the instrument as much as she tried, so she switched to the drums, which she quickly noticed she enjoyed much more and inspired her to try increasingly complex songs and melodies.

Her greatest source of inspiration on a musical level came from various jazz drummers such as Buddy Rich and Max Roach, but they were not the only ones. In the Latin sphere, the artist also enjoys great singers such as Selena Quintanilla and Juan Luis Guerra, and her favorite Latin genre is Latin rock. In fact, she really likes Santana’s songs and other groups of this kind.

Sofia had many inspirations — Two of the most important inspirations for Sofia were Buddy Rich and Max Roach

The drums as a traditionally male instrument

Considering that the drums were traditionally played by men, it is interesting that a young girl like Sofia chose this instrument to take her first steps into the world of music. When we wanted to know her view on the matter, she confessed that one of her biggest motivations for choosing the drums was precisely the fact that it was seen as a male instrument, as she wanted to break that unspoken rule and prove that a girl could play as well as any male musician.

She really thinks she is doing a great job, is very passionate about what she does with music and hopes to continue improving every day to keep breaking the mold.

Although she is proud of what she does alone, many of her closest friends also play instruments and she would like to form a band with them or other musicians in the future, though she feels it is still too early to even consider that possibility.

And speaking of friends, one of Sofia’s great musical inspirations in the real world is one of her best friends, who plays nine instruments and is excellent at each and every one. This makes her a great motivation for her friend and she always tries to keep pace with her peers when it comes to playing.

Sofia chose the drums precisely because she wants to demonstrate that a girl can play as well as a male musician

Other instruments

Sofia would also like to play several instruments as her friend and one she really likes is the piano, as it is applicable for almost any genre or song, making it very versatile and easy to include.

The pianist should know a lot about music theory, rhythms and many other things that provide a very complete training for any artist, which makes it an ideal choice for anyone wishing to know more about music on a deeper level.

Concluding comments on music and interests in this area

To finish with our talk, we asked Sofia for some final comments regarding music in general and the interests she has with it, to which she states word for word that ”music is a great way to connect with oneself and others. It’s also a great way to discover who you are and who you want to become. It’s a blessing to be able to play music”.

Los Surik is a musical group formed in Victoria, Las Tunas, in eastern Cuba

Los Surik, a musical group from Las Tunas a province known for orchestras recognized both nationally and internationally has distinguished itself in the Cuban music scene for its excellence.

Los Surik is a group that was created in Victoria Las Tunas, in eastern Cuba.

This group of fifteen musicians (four of whom are vocalists) was established in Victoria, Las Tunas, in eastern Cuba.

They began their professional careers in 1982, focusing on harmonious arrangements through the use of complex structures, all in service of preserving the authenticity of the genres they perform, such as son, guaracha, merengue, song, and bolero, among others.

Los Surik used to rehearse at the home of José Luis Borrel, across from the old La Gran Señora store (at the intersection of Lucas Ortiz and Julián Santana streets). Later, they moved their instruments to Benny Revuelta’s house, on Gonzalo de Quesada street, at the corner of Lucas Ortiz.

This orchestra has stood out in the world of music in Cuba for its excellence.

Los Surik’s repertoire included, among other pieces, classic Spanish and American pop songs, and instrumentals that Benny would recreate with his saxophone. Pablín (now deceased) was an excellent singer, later a finalist on the TV show Todo el mundo canta. Paco Mesa also shone as a vocalist. Catalá was comfortable on the drums, as was Omarito on the bass. The speakers in the photo were designed by José Luis Borrell, who, in addition to being a musician, was a great electronics enthusiast.

In 1994, the group released an album titled Alma Musical (CD (Magic Music 0003-3)). Some of the songs from this album were number one in Cuba at that time.

Los Surik holds an interesting first in their career: its members ushered in the era of discography in Las Tunas, by recording the first long-play record in the territory in 1985. The album features 12 tracks, most of which were authored by group members, and it was recorded at Siboney studios in Santiago de Cuba. Due to its foundational nature, the album is an invaluable piece for the cultural heritage of Las Tunas.

Group Photo and Member

This photo was taken in the 1980s at the home of actress and promoter Blanquita Becerra (center), during the time when this once very popular and distinguished lady of Cuban lyrical theater resided in Las Tunas.

Among other members of the musical collective pictured are Arturo Gooden, Alberto Bada, Benny Revuelta, Gerardo Leyva, Raúl Cáceres, Héctor Aguilar, and Rafael Diez.

At that time, Los Surik was composed of the following musicians:

Julián Galbán Cruz – Bass
Fernando E. Quintana – Saxophone
Herminio García Rodríguez – Trombone
Gastón H. Allen Binhan – Trumpet
Rolando Portillo Cedeño – Trumpet
Arnaldo García Estrada – Keyboards
Eldo A. González Mantilla – Piano
Pablo S. Machado Palmero – Congas
Edilberto Machado Alba – Timbales
Luis Alfonso Guerra Ramírez – Bongos
José Eugenio Marín Tejeda – Vocals
Virginia Iznaga Cantero – Vocals
José Manuel Arnedo Rodríguez – Vocals
Francisco G. Mesa Marrero – Vocals

Lost Treasures and Alma Musical

Almost all the orchestra members were composers of the songs they performed. Sadly, many of these songs were never recorded on any album, so we cannot enjoy the high quality of the tracks they created. Only a lucky few had the chance to enjoy them live in concerts they gave outside of Cuba.

Los Surik – Alma Musical (1994)

Tracks:

Dame Un Traguito (Son)
Estoy Romántica (Ballad son)
Amor De Película (Son montuno)
El Cantante Enamorado (Son)
Lo Que Cae Es Candela (Son)
A Ese Le Llaman Parejero (Son montuno)
La Fuerza Del Amor (Merengue)
Juanita Morey (Merengue)
La Luna Compartir (Ballad son)
Voz Universal (Son)
La Noche Junto A Ti (Bolero)

Musicians:

Julián Galbán Cruz (Bass)
Fernando E. Quintana (Saxophone)
Herminio García Rodríguez (Trombone)
Gastón H. Allen Binhan (Trumpet)
Rolando Portillo Cedeño (Trumpet)
Arnaldo García Estrada (Keyboards)
Eldo A. González Mantilla (Piano)
Pablo S. Machado Palmero (Congas)
Edilberto Machado Alba (Timbales)
Luis Alfonso Guerra Ramírez (Bongos)
José Eugenio Marín Tejeda (Vocals)
Virginia Iznaga Cantero (Vocals)
José Manuel Arnedo Rodríguez (Vocals)
Francisco G. Mesa Marrero (Vocals)

By:

L’Òstia Latin Jazz

Dj. Augusto Felibertt

EcuRed

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Oscar D’León’s La Crítica was founded in Caracas in 1978

La Critica by Oscar D’León

We had just returned from New York when “Chiquitín,” Oscar D’León’s longtime secretary, called us at the office to let us know there was a commotion in the “Faraón de la Salsa’s” office.

Oscar D'León's La Crítica was founded in Caracas in 1978 — Oscar D’León’s La Crítica was founded in Caracas in 1978

It was about the defection of some musicians from the Orquesta La Salsa Mayor. Indeed, Leo Pacheco, Felipe Blanco, and other musicians had decided to leave for financial reasons.

The news caused a stir; Oscar had already achieved a very special sound. He had moved away from the trombones that characterized his style and had incorporated a brass section with trumpets that made a difference. Suddenly, he was without his powerful machinery. Leo and his group formed what was called Nuestra Orquesta La Salsa Mayor, and Oscar, without a second thought, reassembled his group alongside Enrique “Culebra” Iriarte.

La Crítica

No one should doubt that Oscar had a tough time, but the prestige he had gained and the popularity of the sonero allowed him to come out on top.

Paul González, the son of “El Guajiro” González, a veteran guarachero and who at the time served as manager for the now-called “Sonero del Mundo,” devised the orchestra known today as La Crítica to avoid future setbacks and to have an orchestra on hand to alternate in scheduled dances.

The project’s formation brought together pianist and arranger Mauricio Silva, percussionist Radamés Pimentel, and Teo Hernández, who would serve as vocalist.

Since 1978, La Crítica emerged as an exceptional group. The jazz influences infused by Mauricio Silva from the very beginning were crucial for the public to accept the band as a favorite. In that “beginning,” other significant names included “Cheo” Navarro and Gustavo Quinto, who were already known from their time with Grupo Mango.

It could be said that Teo Hernández was the newest to the scene, as he had only been “toiling” in the world of salsa for five years, although he already had a “summa cum laude” after recording with maestro Ray Pérez and his Dementes. A female voice would debut with the orchestra: Gladys Torres.

40 Years of La Crítica

There have been many setbacks and successes over 40 years.

The musicality of this successful group is to be celebrated this Saturday, June 16, at the BOD Cultural Center. The event is at 5:00 in the afternoon, when the salsa public will gather en masse.

La musicalidad de esta exitosa agrupación ha de ser celebrada este sábado 16 de junio en las instalaciones del Centro Cultural BOD.

Jorge Collazo, who was Oscar D’León’s press chief and now is La Crítica’s on their return, tells us that a spectacular night is being prepared, “an evening to remember, a show that no salsero should miss.

The original singers will be there: the sonero Teo Hernández and Gladys Torres, who will take the stage accompanied by top-tier musicians and luxury guests to celebrate, dance, and sing the well-known hits of the moment, we are talking about ‘Se necesita rumbero,’ ‘Amada ven,’ ‘La merenguita,’ ‘Madre,’ ‘Rumba rumbero,’ ‘No lloraré,’ ‘A él,’ and ‘Cruel desilusión,’ among others.”

The prestige gained by La Crítica allowed it to accompany great international soneros such as Justo Betancourt, Héctor Lavoe, Ismael Miranda, Ray de la Paz, Daniel Santos, and the legendary Celia Cruz.

This is part of La Crítica.

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