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Katherinne Motta better known as DJ Katha Motta, salsa vinyl collector.

With her good musical taste, her great energy, exuberant beauty and sympathy, she has been infecting the hearts of salseros in Latin America, North America, Europe and Asia with her good taste in music.

On this occasion, the pages of International Salsa Magazine / www.SalsaGoogle.com are graced by our very special guest, the beautiful Katherinne Motta better known as DJ Katha Motta, collector of salsa vinyls, who has been infecting us with her good musical taste, her great energy, exuberant beauty and sympathy to the salsa hearts in Latin America, North America, Europe and Asia.

Born on December 1st in Bogota – Colombia and based in Miami, Florida in the United States, she has been doing an admirable job with her professionalism, talent, original style, versatility, sympathy, connection with the music lovers, dancers and followers; being some of the reasons to be with you today in the only salsa magazine in the world.

Welcome DJ Katha Motta to our edition of the month, for us, it is a satisfaction to talk with you…

Thank you very much Carlos, for your invitation and taking me into account for this interview so I can share and publicize my work as a DJ through International Salsa Magazine and wwwsalsagoogle.com, with all those beautiful and rumbera people, who are your faithful followers and readers around the world.

has been infecting salsa hearts in Latin America, North America, Europe and Asia with her good musical taste, great energy, exuberant beauty and sympathy. — Katherinne Motta better known as DJ Katha Motta

Very well Katha, tell us how were your beginnings in this professional DJ career?

Friend Carlos Colmenárez, well let me tell you that I started on August 26, 2017, in the city of Asheville North Carolina as a professional DJ and I have been participating since then in 5 states of the country, also in Peru in events and concerts of music lovers and collectors, but lately I have been developing my work in Atlanta GA, city that has given me affection to this day.

Excellent, by the way Katha, before continuing with the musical part; tell us if you have any hobbies or do you dedicate yourself to other things?

Yes, Carlos I am passionate about martial arts, photography, the natural environment, sharing with family, obviously dancing and somehow I have learned to value art and life…!

I fell in love with salsa after being locked in the genres of rock, ballads and some heavy metal. — At the age of 18, I only frequented salsa places because it brought me joy.

Your taste for salsa begins since when Katha?

My love for salsa began at the age of 16 when I started to enjoy family parties and I realized that the salsa genre called my attention more than the others. At the age of 18 I only frequented salsa places because it generated joy, feeling and flavor.

Does that give us to understand that you fell in love with salsa?

Yes, yes my friend Carlos, I fell in love with salsa after being locked in the genres of rock, ballads and some heavy metal, although, I still carry these genres in my heart I stayed with salsa because it is a genre that you can enjoy with a glass of wine, dancing, it is too versatile which for me makes the perfect combination. I think I am a proof that it is possible to be a passionate salsa dancer at an adult age.

And weren’t you influenced by your parents or friends to have that taste for salsa?

I remember that since I was a little girl I have been very curious about music, I remember that since I was a child I would take the tape recorder and the cassettes that my parents had recorded from the radio and I would write the names and artists in a notebook.

Very good DJ Katha and as for your taste for vinyls what can you tell us?

Prof. Carlos, when I started working, I started buying CDS and some vinyls, I demanded much more in my work as a DJ because I always want to give the best of me, I also enjoy learning and finding exquisite tunes from collections that are not very well known. Currently I keep buying vinyl for the love of music, the thirst to learn, enjoy the contact of the needle and the vinyl is magical and it is also satisfying to support new artists. I think it is important to have the habit of giving that value to what we are so passionate about and contribute to the genre.

Which of the rhythms or styles of salsa are your favorites?

It is difficult to find favorites in this genre, when you fall in love with many artists who left their mark and continue to do so, but I think my personal taste is more for son montuno, guajiras and when I program for the dance floor I really like guaguancó, timba and salsa dura.

I have had the honor of alternating with: Chamaco Rivera, Bobby Valentín, Roberto Lugo, Roberto Blades, Papo Cocote, Andrecito Carabali — Katherinne Motta better known as DJ Katha Motta

DJ Katha Motta, we want to know in which places have you been working lately?

Well, let me tell you Carlos that I have been working and making all the dancers in the following cities enjoy:

Asheville NC, Charlotte NC, Greensboro NC Atlanta GA, Athen GA, Greenville SC, Pompano Beach FL, Margaret Fl, Los Angeles CA, Dallas TX, Knoxville TN and many, many more, and as for places where I have participated in vinyl collectors meetings, Orlando FL and Lima Peru.

By the way DJ Katha Motta, with which figures of our Afro-Caribbean music, have you shared the stage?

Carlos, I have had the honor of playing with: Chamaco Rivera, Bobby Valentin, Roberto Lugo, Roberto Blades among others, dear friend.

Perfect, Katha, can you tell us, what have been your latest and upcoming DJ sets for events?

Let me tell you Carlos, that on May 8th I was at the ”Mother’s Day weekend edition” (Noche caliente Latin Night) in Dunwoody, GA; last April 10th at the (Salsa al parque Miami number 3) in Hialeah Fl, May 29th at the ”Rumba salsera” event in Pembroke Pines Fl, among others…and I will be ”Celebrating fathers day” on Saturday June 26th in Greenville SC, alternating with Roberto Blades.

Your social networks Katha, so that music lovers and dancers can follow you?

You can find me as :FanPage Facebook: DjKathaMotta.Facebook Personal: KathaMotta.

Instagram:DjKathaMotta.Youtube:DjKathaMotta.https://Youtube.com/channel/UCSmpDKa1HyMcC4KsBVUpMtA. Twitter: Dj KathaMotta @djKathaMotta.

Thank you very much Dj Katha Motta for accepting our invitation to international salsa Magazine, www.Salsagoogle.com, for us it has been a great honor to have you as a guest and we hope you continue with such professionalism and dedication to the salsa genre and enjoy your “temotas” as you rightly present them in your work and transmissions. We send you a big kiss and a virtual hug with many blessings.

Thank you very much, my friend Carlos Colmenárez, you are a sun…! Let me tell you that the honor is mine and you have selected me to be with you in the “only salsa magazine in the world…!” I would also like to thank all your editors and directors for this high privilege. I will always be at your disposal to share experiences, good salsa and sincere friendship. With love and appreciation your friend Dj Katha Motta…!

By: Carlos Colmenárez Correspondent in Venezuela

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Celso Clemente Torres is considered one of the best sounding bongos in the world.

Percussionist Celso Clemente Torres, was born on January 31, 1965 in San Juan, Puerto Rico his childhood and under the guidance of his father, Celso Clemente Sr., the young man was introduced to the world of music in 1973.

At the age of nine, he made his first big band performance at the Roberto Clemente Coliseum in Puerto Rico alongside Giovanni Hidalgo with the Roberto Roena Orchestra.

When he was twelve years old, he participated in his first recording called “Borinquen All-Stars” with the great Puerto Rican trumpet player and band leader Mr. Elias Lopez (R.I.P) with the great Gentleman of Salsa Gilberto Santa Rosa, he was the lead singer of that important project.

At the age of nine, he made his first presentation with a big band at the Roberto Clemente Coliseum in Puerto Rico alongside Giovanni Hidalgo with the Roberto Roena Orchestra. — Celso Clemente Torres is considered one of the best sounding bongos in the world.

He has been a percussionist for 40 years. Clemente has mastered the following instruments; bongo, conga, timbal and minor percussion.

With all these instruments he has had the opportunity to be part of countless recordings in the tropical genre which have served as inspiration for new exponents of the genre.

Due to his vast experience in percussion he has been able to spread his knowledge, offering percussion workshops to different groups (children, youth and adults) with excellent results. This has led him to create his own line of bongo bells and timpani sticks with his name.

He has had the opportunity to work in big stages such as; Madison Square Garden, House Of Blues, Coliseo de Puerto Rico “José Miguel Agrelot” Centro De Bellas Artes, among others. He worked in these orchestras; Roberto Angleró, Moliendo Vidrio, Tommy Olivencia, Tony Vega, Tito Rojas with this work 27 years, of which he directed his orchestra in Puerto Rico and outside the Island for 20 years.

With all these instruments he has had the opportunity to be part of countless recordings in the tropical genre, which have served as inspiration for new exponents of the genre. — He has been a percussionist for 40 years. Clemente masters the following instruments; bongo, conga, timbal and minor percussion

He has recorded with Roberto Angleró, Tommy Olivencia, Tony Vega, Tito Rojas, Gilberto Santa Rosa, Willie Rosario, Bobby Valentin, José Alberto “El Canario”, Rey Ruiz, Willie González, Frankie Ruiz, Puerto Rico All Star, Yan Collazo, Bomplenea, Plenarium among others.

He has also had the opportunity to be music producer, “Rompiendo Barreras” with Mario Feliciano, “Independiente” Tito Rojas, “Ritmo Caliente” with Bomplenea by Gary Vera, “Rompe La Rutina” by Del Gonzalez, “Te mando un beso” with Plenarium by Capitol Clemente.

He has also had the opportunity to be a music producer, "Rompiendo Barreras" with Mario Feliciano, "Independiente" Tito Rojas, "Ritmo Caliente" with Gary Vera's Bomplenea, "Rompe La Rutina" by Del Gonzalez, "Te mando un beso" with Plenarium by Capitol Clemente. — Jimmie Morales (R.I.P.), Porfi Baloa and Celso Clemente

He is an endouser of the Pearl Musical Instrument Company also in the line of cymbals “Soultone Cymbals”.

Celso Clemente is considered one of the best sounding bongos, which caught the attention of many record producers. Celso is probably the most recorded bongos player in the history of Puerto Rican salsa discography with more than 220 credited recordings.

The list of salsa legends Celso has recorded with is too long to list.

Celso is currently the timbalero and leader of the band of the famous salsero Tito Rojas (R.I.P) where he toured all over the world.

Celso is probably the most recorded bongo player in the history of Puerto Rican salsa discography with more than 220 accredited recordings. — Celso Clemente & Tito Rojas (R.I.P)

He offers Percussion Workshops to; children, youth and adults, both in person and online, based on his extensive musical experience, which is more than 42 years in the tropical genre (Salsa), bomba and plena.

Facebook: Celso Clemente Talleres De Percusión

Contact in Puerto Rico: +1 787-429-9971

Email: [email protected]

Source: Pearl Musical Instrument Company https://pearldrum.com/eu/artist/celso-clemente

By: Diana Marie International Salsa Magazine Correspondent

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Mel Martinez I come from Puerto Rico and Puerto Rico is Salsero

Totally agree with the premise that Mel Martínez establishes in this song of his authorship. Yes, Puerto Rico is the same as saying: “Yo soy salsero”.

Long live the music! Know that this implies shouting:

“Long live the musicians, so they can keep making it”.

The song starts off timidly and it seems that the arrangement asks the listener for his opinion on what he thinks of what is the first single of what will be his next musical production in a segment that presents a transcript of that “what do you think of Cholito”.

From there it pivots into a melodic design that reminds me of a segment of “I like Christmas that tastes like Puerto Rico” The shyness of the theme lasts approximately ten seconds.

Then the arrangement takes a turn that suggests that in Puerto Rico it’s Christmas all year round.

The lyrics of the song assures that all salsa-loving countries have their flavor and their flag; defined by other rhythms, highlighting the native rhythms of Colombia, Dominican Republic, Argentina and Peru. But Mel comes from Puerto Rico and asserts on behalf of all Puerto Rican salseros that: “In Puerto Rico the sun is boiling and that’s where Caliente salsa comes from”.

The song starts off timidly and it seems that the arrangement asks the listener for his opinion on what he thinks of what is the first single of what will be his next musical production in a segment that presents a transposition of that "what do you think of Cholito". — Mel Martinez The essence of family and Music

Evidently salsa is our pride. We are all Mel in terms of his love for salsa, the shout of pride, the flavor and the flag”.

And speaking of flavor and flag, it is clear that still “Aníbal Vázquez as a dancer, Giovanni Hidalgo hitting a leather, Tite Curet’s songs and Sammy Marrero’s feeling” are as valid as their first day in salsa performances.

New York’s emblematic nightclubs, all of them already disappeared, stand out in the lyric.

The mention of El Corso, Latin Quarter and the unforgettable Copacabana filled me with nostalgia and joy for having been lucky enough to have been part of that history. In Puerto Rico we have also been part of the history of salsa as it was spun in Lomas del Sol, El Coabey -which has been sustained against all odds- and El Tropicana.

The groups of Luis “Perico” Ortiz, El Gran Combo, Willie Rosario, Bobby Valentín, Tommy Olivencia, La Ponceña, Roena, Mulenze and Chaney star in the list of orchestras born in our soil and that Mel includes in the lyrics of the theme. Costa Brava, Puerto Rican Power, Canayón, Mario Ortiz, Don Perignon and La Solución complete the list of outstanding orchestras in sound and category.

The patron saint festivities and the dancers arrive at the theme at the climax of the mambo, through the pregones in the voice of our favorite for several decades.

From Fajardo to Mayaguez, passing through Bayamón and Carolina, Cataño and Dorado Mel assures that our 100 x 35 and its inhabitants are salseros by birth.

The lyrics of Mel’s song are so great that it secured mention of the dancers who every year try out for National Salsa Day, which until 2020 was exclusive to Puerto Rico.

If you haven’t heard this song, I dare you to listen to it without getting stuck to it:

I don’t know where you’re from

But I love my land

I come from Puerto Rico

and Puerto Rico is salsa.

I can tell you that the choruses are deluxe. The coros feature Luisito Carrión, Lalo Rodríguez and Carlos García; the same Carlos García who composes, arranges, sings and dances, all while masterfully dominating behind his piano.

As Mel states in this beautiful composition, which is also patriotically historical: we were born salseros.

I add by way of an intimately personal opinion that no human being is prepared to face the battle of life without the encouragement that music gives us.

I conclude by recommending you not to miss the correspondence between Pedro Perez’s bass and Emanuel Navarro’s timbal at the end of the song.

For those who doubt that musicians give us music even when it seems that the musical theme has already closed.

What is left for me to say? Long live the music! Know that this implies shouting: “Long live the musicians, so that they keep on making it”. Ah! And that we are still salseros.