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Johnny Vega Musical legend Composer and Vocalist
Born in Santurce, Puerto Rico, veteran songwriter, and singer Johnny Vega grew up surrounded by music and relatives with the same natural talent he discovered in himself at an early age.
It wasn’t long before his obvious gift of writing accompanied by strong vocals was in demand.
Many salsa greats highlighted Johnny Vega, as a songwriter and vocalist at an early age New York was the vanguard of his success.
Relocating as a teenager, with his family, he mastered his craft in both Spanish and English being one of the first Puerto Rican musicians to compose and sing a bilingual hit, singing with Cortijo for the legendary band “Cortijo y su Combo” in the early 70s.
His musical career as described here gave him the notoriety that follows today, currently involved in multiple projects, Johnny continues to write and often performs at sold-out venues in his hometown.
Johnny Vega has participated with a myriad of orchestras to name a few:
Trio Las 3 Voces
Jóvenes Del Ritmo
Gil Suarez Y Su Orquesta Latin Highs
Sonora Casino
Cortijo Y Su Combo
Kako And His Trabuco
Conjunto Los Imposibles
Orquesta Sabor
Conjunto Antonetti
Orquesta La Muralla
Conjunto La Villa Arecibo
Paquito Guzman Y Su Orquesta
Conjunto Santurce
Los 7 Gatos
Renovación 90
Hermanos Gonzalez (Help Yourselves 2015)
Noel Quintana & Latin Crew Popeye Y La Flaca 2016
Soloist Tribute To Celia
Some of his compositions:
Popeye – Ay Caray – Adalberto Santiago
Pancuco – Frankie Ruiz
Tú y tu novela – Pasado, presenté y futuro – Mike Cora
Avísale – Clown – incredulous – La Muralla
I’m dying inside – Rafi Marrero
Volver- Tito Rodriguez Jr. Singing Gilberto Santa Rosa
My Salsa is my Cura- Josean Rivera
Hermano Cortijo- Josean Rivera
Sueño de un Borincano- Willie Morales “El Piloto de la Salsa”.
Que le Pasa al Cielo- Chevy El Pitirre de la Salsa
Aquí Mando Yo- Chevy El Pitirre de la Salsa
From that moment on Johnny began to write and share his compositions with local bands so that they could establish their own musical identity.
From that era of inspiration, Johnny gave the maestro Tommy Olivencia the song “Pancuco”, especially for Frankie Ruiz.
Also “Ay Caray” & “Popeye el Marino” for Adalberto Santiago. Many of the musicians who grew up under the supervision of maestro Johnny Vega initially, went on to form part of the orchestras of Celia Cruz, Sonora Ponceña, Héctor Lavoe and many other high caliber bands.
In Rochester, Johnny sang with Orquesta Sabor, Antonetti, and Mike Rosario’s Muralla with whom he formed a solid partnership which included great productions, one of them being “Avísale” a collector’s item for which royalties are still being paid three decades later.
Songs by Johnny Vega-
Father and Son
Compañera Mía
Tribute To Celia
Listen To My Message
Born To Sing
Johnny Vega lives in Rochester NY with his wife of 56 years, 5 children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
He continues to leave his great musical legacy.
Contact:
Facebook: Johnny Vega
https://www.facebook.com/johnny.vega.7503
Instagram: @vjohnny220
https://instagram.com/vjohnny220?utm_medium=copy_link
If you require Vega’s pen write to email.
Por: Erika Muñoz
Corresponsal de International Salsa Magazine
Article of Interest: Willie Morales The Salsa Pilot Taking off with force… New, Tasty and Danceable Salsa!
Cristian Cuevas is a Versatile Producer, Singer-Songwriter and Pianist
From Santiago de Chile to the world
International Salsa Magazine / www.SalsaGoogle.com and its leading correspondent in Miami, Diana Marie, awarded “La Dama de la Salsa 2021” by Richard Roman’s Salsa Superior, are privileged to present one of the most important bastions of our Latin music Cristian Cuevas.
It all began when his father brought home a keyboard one afternoon. Cristian Cuevas, born in Santiago, Chile, began playing the piano at the age of 6.
It was immediately evident that he had a gift and by the age of 8 he was playing with local bands and artists. playing with local bands and artists, all over Chile. When Cristian was 9 years old, his talent caught the attention of Chilean media, and he became a constant musical guest on “Buenos Dias a Todos”, the best late-night show in Chile at the time.
playing with local bands and artists, all over Chile
due to the success and exposure gained while working on “Buenos Dias a Todos”, Cristian was contacted by the producers of Univision where he was asked to fly to Chile to work on the show here he was asked to fly to Miami FL, and perform on the TV show “Sábado Gigante”.
After performing on the show, Cristian was offered a permanent spot on Sábado Gigante’s children’s segment and Cristian at age 11 moved with his family to Miami where he began his musical career.
By the time Cristian was 17, he was teaching as an instructor for local middle schools and high schools in Miami such as Miami Killian High, Felix Varela High, and Glades Middle School.
When he was 18, Cristian began to gain recognition among the Miami music scene and quickly began his first tour with Sonora Carruseles and other artists in the Miami salsa scene.
Today, Cristian Cuevas is one of the toughest working musicians in South Florida, he is also working as a musical director and composer for television shows on various networks such as Telemundo/NBC and Mega TV, and whether he is performing at sold-out venues around the world, playing on national television for millions of viewers, or recording from his home studio.
At 30 years old, Cristian Cuevas continues to write his musical journey while currently working as a producer and arranging his own upcoming album where he is featured singing and playing the piano.
Work History: Cristian has performed and toured the world with world-renowned award-winning artists in the Latin music industry such as: Jon Secada, Julio Iglesias Jr, Gilberto Santa Rosa, Oscar D’ Leon, Elvis Crespo, Charlie Zaa, Tito Nieves, La India, Luis Enrique, Sheila E., among others.
While on tour Cristian has also shared the stage with names such as: UB40, Kool & The Gang, Judith Hill, Willie Colon, José Feliciano, Rubén Blades, Gloria Trevi, among others.
Contact
Cristian Cuevas Productions
Miami FL
Tel: 786-768-9422
Facebook: Cristian Cuevas
Source: www.CristianCuevasMusic.com
By: Diana Marie Miami Correspondent for International Salsa Magazine
Supporting Emerging National and International Talent
Article of Interest: Fabián Rosales Araos Chilean singer-songwriter, a native of the city of Valparaíso
Johnny Cruz Present – September 2021
Some of the best Latin artists at La Finca Bar & Grill
Encuentra la mejor música latina y buena comida en La Finca Bar & Grill
El Bronx está lleno de todo tipo de lugares donde los amantes de la música latina y la buena comida pueden acudir para relajar la mente y olvidarse de sus problemas, aunque sea por unas horas. Este rincón de Nueva York de fama mundial es el punto de encuentro de locales y personas de todo el mundo de la mano de un gran número de espacios únicos e inolvidables. Tal es el caso de La Finca Bar & Grill, cuya carta y catálogo musical lo convierten en uno de los lugares preferidos por los neoyorquinos.
La Finca Bar & Grill is a bar-restaurant that can boast a set of dishes to delight the palate. Of the many rich preparations that the place has to offer, we can mention fish fillets with mashed yucca, mofondo (Purto Rican dish with fried plantains, salt, garlic, and olive oil), salmon, spicy chivito with white rice, fettuccine with goat, sausage in wine, pan-fried calamari, chicken wings, among others. Other than the food, the staff also offers out-of-this-world drinks with which diners can accompany their dishes, including mojitos, brunches, lemonades, cocktails and much more.
One of the great characteristics of La Finca is that its team always does its best to find the best talent and offer visitors a pleasant and special time. The main attraction is the hiring of a DJ who is in charge of playing the latest hits of the season and, of course, one or another hit from the past. They have also looked for renowned artists whose performances have enchanted the audience thanks to their talent and dedication to the public. Such is the case of Alex Bueno, who performed at the venue in the month of June and a part of his show can be seen on several YouTube channels.
What people say about La Finca Bar & Grill on the internet
According to the vast majority of the reviews found on Google, what is praised for being the best is the amazing food, the incredible drinks, the costs and the DJs hired to liven up the place. Not to mention the warm treatment on the part of the staff and the space and comfort of the facilities, which adds another reason for visiting the restaurant frequently. Almost everyone who comments on the bar gives it a five-star review, which is uncommon in the vast majority of places like this one.
Local guides who commented on the restaurant in these reviews highlight the cleanliness and the wide spaces of the place, which is extremely important and taken into account during these times of health crisis. Undoubtedly, given the current situation, areas dedicated to entertainment such as this one have had to adapt their facilities as best as possible to make its clientele feel safe and confident. No doubt about it, La Finca Bar & Grill has done it, and for that, it deserves all the support and visits it receives.
Regarding open times, the bar-restaurant is open daily, but the schedule varies according to the day. From Monday to Friday, the venue is open from 3 p.m. to 12 a.m. On Saturdays and Sundays, it is open from 2 p.m. to 12 a.m.
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