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The Son Rumbero Academy: E-Learning in virtual classrooms reached the world of dance

Latin America / Venezuela / Caracas

The Son Rumbero Academy, in step with technological advances, now opens a virtual classroom that will allow you to access an interesting range of online courses open to all through distance education processes with invited international instructors.

The teaching and learning processes are led hand in hand by education professionals, people who handle various tools and techniques that allow reaching the objectives of generalized instruction, now, the means and the contexts that affect this process are in the same way. of great importance to meet the aforementioned goals, hence the institutions invest so much time in physical improvements for the setting of the spaces destined to unite these processes.

It is not new to speak that technological means have invaded all areas of knowledge, there is no longer an area or content that is not already in process or in the process of being taught through the internet, hence the term distance learning. It is not something that escapes from the normality of our day to day.

Professor José Manuel Pérez, director of the Son Rumbero Academy with a great career in the field of salsa and education professional in the area of ​​computer science, is carrying out a process of teaching dance through virtual means, in this case, using the so famous virtual classrooms, where it focuses on asynchronous and asynchronous communication processes by which, the didactic interaction with the students predominates as the elementary basis of teaching, the student becomes the main center of self-information managing their learning through tutors and classmates from the open classroom for the specific dance specialty, is learning to dance by learning, it is doing it between appropriate means and environments.

Aula Virtual - Son Rumbero Academy
Aula Virtual – Son Rumbero Academy

The ways and methods of how to educate in the world of dance have always been maintained, in fact many people look for different alternatives given the circumstances of their tasks, work, home, occupations, in itself, an endless number of causes motivate the desertion when it comes to complying with schedules and routines in dance halls or gyms…

How many do not avoid entering this face-to-face modality due to little free time or the long time it takes to travel to a location, hence new ideas arise that facilitate access to world of dance from any corner of the world and at the time you want, and who would not like to adjust their classes to the hours and days they prefer, even more so if they can change them weekly according to their availability.

The Son Rumbero Academy project is not an original project, E-Learning and virtual classrooms have been in the educational world for several years, only that for the context of dance it was present in tutorial videos, a positive element but more of the same circle for some:

With a virtual classroom, the teaching process is extended, it not only depends on what the student has seen and practiced, in this we obtain constant supervision of the process, teachers dedicated to nourishing theoretical information and practicing something extremely important when understanding music and shaping it in dance it is about taking evaluations, participating in forums or conversations with several students in the same classroom, surveys, tutorial videos, correction process by videos sent to the teacher, easy access to multimedia elements…

from songs to explanatory audios, a world full of of elements that support to a greater degree the fact of learning from any dance discipline, not to mention seminars or professional courses, certifications of improvements in methodological processes in teaching for teachers and instructors, going from evaluation processes for dance competitions to complete percussion courses, a whole world of knowledge and elements given to the me You work in dance and now in music.

Son Rumbero Academy
Son Rumbero Academy

For this month of April, the project will begin with 3 high-impact courses, one on Cuban folklore dictated by Mr. Damian Ballester, a certification for instructors based on planning, evaluation and methodological processes of teaching by Professor José Manuel Pérez , closing with a theoretical-practical seminar on the complex of the rumba soon dictated by a professional in this area, director of one of the largest Cuban groups and participate in endless documentaries oriented to the complex of the rumba, a surprise that They will give us soon.

In the same way, they are betting on a new teaching method for beginners, those who perhaps want more privacy when starting steps in the world of salsa or another genre, new media that can contribute to the development of the diffusion of salsa in the world.

The invitation is now open for you to follow the accounts of the son rumbero academy on Instagram and Facebook at @sonrumbero, by the numbers of its offices in Colombia +573022582306, Venezuela +584122110104, Chile and soon in Peru and Argentina.

Star of the Month: Orlando Watussi. The Latin king in Italy!

Europe / Italy / Milan

In International Salsa Magazine, we want to create a network of people who want to inspire and share music around the world. This month we have the pleasure to present you the Venezuelan musician: Orlando Watussi!

He is a composer, musician, sonero and salsero currently living at Milan, Italy. His career started in 1969 in a band called “Los Exitantes” with Alexis Monterola. Then, in 1971, Watussi joined the group “Principe y su sexteto”. Years later he was the founder and director of the group, El Satelite, with Federico and su Combo Latino, until closed his career in Venezuela with a brief stay in the group “Salsa Mayor”.

Orlando Watussi
Orlando Watussi

The most important years in his music career were between Puerto Rico and New York where he got into Latin Jazz and Salsa. His first international music work was with Don Rafael Cortijo in 1976, work that took him to Puerto Rico in order to join the Combo de Cortijo.

In 1986 had the opportunity to start his solo career, creating a big name in the salsa movement with the hit “Las Calaveras Blancas”, with the production of Jose Mangual Jr. Through all his music career, Watussi has collaborates with artists like Johnny Sedes, Alfredo Naranjo, Cheo Navarro and many others. His is currently living and working in Milan, Italy, but also giving concerts in Germany, Spain, France and in his natal country: Venezuela.

Discography: Echando Pa ‘Lante Orlando Watussi

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  • Son Caleño (Aldemar Barona / Orlando Watussi)
  • La Verdad
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Orlando Watussi - Como Nunca
Orlando Watussi – Como Nunca

Latin America / January 2025

Fundación Cultural Madera 15 donde la Hermandad, el Deporte, la Danza y la Salsa van de la manoEnrique “Culebra” Iriarte, master of the piano and musical compositionLarry Harlow and Ismael Miranda: beginning of the so-called “Salsa Arseniana” in honor of the music of Arsenio Rodriguez, the creator of Son Montuno and “King of Guaguanco”.Calibrated maracas

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Enrique “Culebra” Iriarte, master of the piano and musical composition

Eusebio Enrique Iriarte, “Culebra Iriarte, was born on January 24, 1947 in Maiquetía, in the Republic of Venezuela.

Enrique Culebra Iriarte, master of piano and musical composition
Enrique Culebra Iriarte, master of piano and musical composition

In his childhood, Enrique Iriarte was already taking his first steps in the musical world with his father, who played several instruments.

His name was born in the Sonora Caracas thanks to the vocalist Johnny Perez when he discovered the thinness.

After his incursion in this world, with the inherited talent and the permanent updating and musical practice, has allowed him to treasure a long trajectory full of experiences next to orchestras such as La Sonora Caracas, Federico y su Combo Latino, El Sexteto Juventud, Don Filemón, in the beginnings of La Dimensión Latina for 10 months.

He also accompanied Oscar D’León on piano, for whom he also arranged his songs, among which are: “Mata Siguaraya”, “El Manicero”, “Siéntate Ahí”, “Mi Bajo y Yo”, “Mis Hijos”, “Juanita Morei”, “María”, “Ven Morena”, among many others.

In 1981 he recorded his first long-playing record, standing out with the song “La Ola Marina”, a piece that reached the first place in the music scene. It is worth mentioning that this album earned him a platinum record.

With more than six decades of artistic career, this Venezuelan virtuoso has left an indelible mark on salsa, collaborating with great artists such as Oscar D’León. During his career, the experience gained in iconic groups such as: La Dimensión Latina, Sonora Caracas, Federico y su Combo Latino, among others.

Currently, he continues to perform with his Sonora and has already become an internationally recognized musician.

Enrrique “CulebraIriarte Icon of Salsa is declared Illustrious Son of La Guaira and Cultural Heritage of Venezuela.

“Mr. Felo Bacallao Founder of the Aragon Orchestra, we are very proud to have as Cultural Heritage this distinguished MUSICIAN Maestro Enrique Culebra Iriarte”.

Reconocen trayectoria de “Culebra” Iriarte

September 28, 2019

The outstanding Guairean musician and arranger Enrique “Culebra” Iriarte was honored for his career, being considered one of the best salsa pianist, in an event held in the auditorium of the Bolivar Chavez Square.

Iriarte has stood out as a member of orchestras such as La Sonora Caracas, Federico y su Combo Latino, Sexteto Juventud and Don Filemón.

He was one of the founders of Dimensión Latina, the group that paid tribute to him yesterday and with whom he shared in some of the interpretations made by Rodrigo Mendoza, José and Edie Pacheco.

Culebra accompanied Oscar de Leon for many years as arranger of many of his songs.

The Mayor’s Office of Vargas presented him with the Armando Reverón order, within the framework of the municipal program “Forjadores y Forjadoras de Identidad Guaireña”, which seeks to exalt the work of men and women from Guaire.

Culebra Iriarte's trajectory recognized
Culebra Iriarte’s trajectory recognized

“This is an emotional act with the presence of many musicians of the region, friends and relatives of Iriarte, to exalt the legacy that for years has given us this extraordinary musician. This is the twelfth award to people who have marked the local history”, said Alexis Rumbo, secretary of municipal government.

Percussionist Augusto Felibertt relates: exactly from 1997 to 1999 I was in the ranks of Maestro Enrrique ¨Culebra¨ Iriarte and his Sonora playing the Tumbadoras, at that time the founding members were:

Enrrique ¨Culebra¨ Iriarte: Pianist, Musical Director and Arranger, Eli: Bassist.

Juan Pablo Barrios: Timbalito, Campana and Bongo, Larry Machado: Singer, Perla Tabata: Singer, then Maritza De Quisquella, Cesar Pinto: 1st Trumpet, Yenny: 2nd, 3rd Trumpet a special guest, substitute percussionists: Yomar Mendez (Caballo) and Heyzer Cabrera.

Tremendous experience lived with all these musicians. Fabulous.

Note: The rehearsal studio at No 41 in Caño Amarillo-Caracas.

Augusto Felibertt y Enrrique Culebra Iriarte Foto en Rincon Caribeño
Augusto Felibertt y Enrrique Culebra Iriarte Foto en Rincon Caribeño

Cheo Navarro, Naty and El Maestro Enrique “Culebra” Iriarte Respected Masters and indisputable referents of the sound of Salsa and its history in Venezuela!!!!!

It has been for me immensely pleasing to share and receive with them this valuable recognition from SALSA SUPERIOR INTRNACIONAL!

 

Enrrique “Culebra” Iriarte, Alfredo “Guajeo” Naranjo, Dj. Augusto Felibertt, Elio Pacheco, Cheo “Bailatino” Navarro and Joseito Rodriguez 2nd Edition of the International Award 2022 by Richard Roman Director and Founder of Salsa Superior Miami.

Enrrique “Culebra” Iriarte, Alfredo “Guajeo” Naranjo, Dj. Augusto Felibertt, Elio Pacheco, Cheo “Bailatino” Navarro y Joseito Rodríguez 2da Edición de la entrega de Reconocimientos
Enrrique “Culebra” Iriarte, Alfredo “Guajeo” Naranjo, Dj. Augusto Felibertt, Elio Pacheco, Cheo “Bailatino” Navarro y Joseito Rodríguez 2da Edición de la entrega de Reconocimientos

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Rumberos del Callejón

North America / USA

Rumberos del Callejón “Celebrando” The Salsera Culture

After 11 years of trajectory, Rumberos del Callejón return with their third record label “Celebrando” for Salseros lovers from all continents. An album that since its inception has gained great acceptance by the public knowledgeable of this Tropical genre.

Logo - Rumberos del Callejón
Logo – Rumberos del Callejón
Rumberos del Callejón with the saxohone artist
Rumberos del Callejón with the saxohone artist

“Celebrando” will feature several unpublished tracks that highlight the evolution of this orchestra created in Caracas – Venezuela in 2007. These singles will be interpreted mostly by guest artists of the current movement, internationally recognized for their extensive and successful musical career.

Rumberos del Callejón
Rumberos del Callejón

Celebrando will have a modern and emblematic sound effect, since it has the outstanding voices of: Tito Nieves, Maelo Ruiz, Gilberto Santa Rosa, Domingo Quiñonez, Sixto Yorente “El Indio”, Luis Fernando Borjas, Wilmer Lozano and with the already prestigious vocal harmonies, members of this musical group: Rodrigo Mendoza, Gonzalo Díaz, Angelito Vallenilla, Memo Arroyave and their new musical bet, the young singer, Veruzka Verdú.

Wilmer - Rumberos del Callejón
Wilmer – Rumberos del Callejón

This group that owes its name to the San Pedro alley located in the popular Catia area, west of the Venezuelan Capital managed to obtain the collaboration of these international guest artists on their album not only thanks to the current avant-garde technology, but also to the printed constancy and always present in the director Carlitos Padrón, who took up the challenge with his father Carlos Padrón (founder of the orchestra) to produce “Celebrando”, which also had the privileged pens in the composition of the songs by Rodrigo Mendoza and Angelito Vallenilla.

Veruzca Verdu - Rumberos del Callejón
Veruzca Verdu – Rumberos del Callejón

“ For me Salsa is a way of life. It’s passion and culture. Carlitos Padrón “

This album with almost 4 years of production was recorded in the main cities of the American continent: Caracas, Santo Domingo, Cuba, Miami, Orlando and mainly in the recording studio “Chongo Records” belonging to the director, founder, composer and percussionist of the band, Carlitos Padrón, in New York.

Gilberto Santa Rosa - Rumberos del Callejón
Gilberto Santa Rosa – Rumberos del Callejón

“Celebrando” has the participation of important Venezuelan arrangers of the tropical genre, such as: Alberto Crespo and Willie Melo, who along with Carlitos Padrón took care of all the sound material of the production to get to the music market with a lot of “modernism and melao”, commented Carlitos Padrón. Currently, Celebrando is in the final phase of remastering and mixing so that dancers from the 5 continents are able to enjoy this new record proposal that Rumberos del Callejón will offer them soon.

“… We have international guests of great trajectory, which are a bit difficult to get but with the Grace of God, today, I think we have an Artwork”. Carlitos Padrón

Check List - Rumberos del Callejón
Check List – Rumberos del Callejón

Recently, “Celebrando” whose name also titles the album, was the first single released by the group in November 2017 on all digital platforms and radio stations worldwide, and which last February managed to reach # 1 on the DJs chart.

The theme “Celebrando” has the participation of the Salsero Puerto Rican singer, Tito Nieves and the composition of the Venezuelan Angelito Vallenilla. The musical performance was in charge of the excellent Latin American musicians:

José Tabares (bass), Carlitos Padrón (Timbal), Alberto Crespo (piano), Marc Quiñones (conga), Bobby Allende (bongó), Manuel Maneco Ruiz (trumpets), Pablo Santaella (trombone), José Antonio Fariñas Gutiérrez (baritone), and in the choir: Rodrigo Mendoza, Leo Gruber, Wilmer Lozano and Angelito Vallenilla.

With this third record production product of the celebration of their 10th Anniversary, Rumberos del Callejón, hope to take their music to every corner on the planet and continue betting on the support and integration of new generations in salsa music.

Angelito Vallenilla - Rumberos del Callejón
Angelito Vallenilla – Rumberos del Callejón

“For me, the biggest success is to be able to say that I have in my production the biggest salsa singers of today, nationally and internationally.” Carlitos Padrón

Rumberos del Callejón’s Discography:

In order to rescue the golden age of Salsa in the 70s, 80s and 90s, the Orchestra Rumberos del Callejón was created with a total of 13 members at the beginning, currently, they are 12 members. Their great musical proposal was captured in their first record production titled “De la Nada” (2008) under the label Callejón Música. This album is composed of 11 songs, including: Aquí Se Puede, Pa ‘Lante Otra Vez, Chechere Guma by Justi Barreto, among many others.

Rumberos del Callejón - Se Acabo el Silencio
Rumberos del Callejón – Se Acabo el Silencio

After 4 years, they release their second album “Construyendo” (2012) with such emblematic songs as “Cuando te toque llorar” by Puerto Rican balladeer José Feliciano, likewise, the production of “Constuyendo” was in charge of the director, timbalero and composer, Carlitos Padrón with arrangements made by the renowned Puerto Rican producer, Ramón Sánchez.

Rumberos del Callejón - de la nada
Rumberos del Callejón – de la nada

And Finally, for the musical performance Padrón decided to gather the best musicians from the NY area: Isidro Infante (Piano), José Tabares (Bass), Pablo Santaella (Trombone), Ray Colón (Bongó), Nelsón Jaime “Gazú” (Trumpet) , Manuel Ruiz (Trumpet), Iván Renta (Saxo Baritone) and Robert Quintero (Congas).

Trumpet Artist - Rumberos del Callejón
Trumpet Artist – Rumberos del Callejón

For more information, follow them at:

  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pg/rumberosdelcallejon1
  • Instagram: @rumberos_del_callejon
  • The Official Accounts on YouTube and Soundcloud: Rumberos del Callejón.
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