International Salsa Magazine - May 2020

NORTH AMERICA: Gon Bops Remains one of the oldest and most respected manufacturers of Latin instruments in the world

EUROPE: Itamar Doari

LATIN AMERICA: TIMBAL DANCE CONGRESS 2020

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Luis “Papo” Márquez: Musician, singer, songwriter and producer

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Ignacio Berroa: Born in July 8 1953

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Anya Katsevman: “You have the dream, I have the tools”

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Gon Bops:Remains one of the oldest and most respected manufacturers of Latin instruments in the world

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Make New Friends And Enjoy the Sea in The Latino Sailing Fiesta

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Dubrovnik, Dubrovacko-Neretvanska Zupanija, Croatia

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Afro Latin Village Festival 2020: A Great Event for Latin Music Lovers in Slovenia

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Timbal Dance Congress 2020

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Franky Swing: De Venezuela Triunfado en LatinoaméricaCongress 2020

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Porque también desde casa se puede competir con el Venezuela es latina

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Bryan Astrachan USA (California, Los Angeles) Carlos Navarro USA (California, Los Angeles) Johnny Cruz USA (New York, New York) Mario Cabrera USA (California, San Francisco) José Pérez Colombia (Bogota) Eiling Blanco Venezuela (Caracas)

Directors Carmen Aular Director for North America Karina Garcia Director for Europe & Asia Karina Bernales Director for LatinAmerica Augusto Felibertt Director for LatinAmerica

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We adapt to the new reality, but we don't stop New York

Johnny Cruz

The last month has been very different from what we were used to, we have had to modify our daily lives to protect ourselves and our own. We are facing a new reality and we must begin to modify our way of seeing life, acting and even relating.

I am very happy to confirm that our friend, musical director, composer, producer and singer, Ángel “Cucco” Peña, has recovered satisfactorily after testing positive for Covid-19 and he is at home with his family. The renowned musician and composer was admitted in early April in a hospital in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Peña has expressed his gratitude to all the medical personnel, nurses, emergency surgeons and health workers who day by day do their best to deal with this virus.

Continuing with the good news, we were able to celebrate the birthday of one of the

most outstanding singers of our Latin Music and Director of Museo de la Salsa, my friend, my brother, my musical father: the great Adalberto Santiago. We could not celebrate as always, but my tribute to him and his mark on the world is always ahead. Do not miss the details of the 60th anniversary tribute on my YouTube channel, and wait for the album soon.

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During this month of May, it will not be possible to open to the public the Spanish Harlem Salsa Gallery is in 1708 Lexington ave New York N.Y. 10029, but you can see the entire exhibition through our social networks. Check the updates in our website: spahasalsagallery.com.

Remember not to leave your homes unless necessary, stay safe and stay home until the authorities tell us to.

Health is first.

Contact: Johnny Cruz. 917-747-8505. timbalerojc@gmail.com.

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Gon Bops

Remains one of the oldest and most respected manufacturers of Latin instruments in the world The Gon Bops legend began in 1954 California when Mexican-American Mariano Bobadilla (born in Guadalajara) – who would go on to become one of the most highly-regarded conga builders in the percussion industry – started designing and building Conga and Bongo drums. A band instrument repairman and professional trumpet player, Bobadilla launched Gon Bops in his father’s old

wooden garage in a downtown Los Angeles neighborhood. He chose the name Gon Bops because “Gon” was one of the colloquial expressions of the time, as in, “everything is gone, man” – and “Bops” because his friends nicknamed him Bob, which sounded like “Bop” in the Latino dialect.

While Bobadilla’s drums remained true to the classic Cuban shape, he was a genuine innovator in the development of drum hardware. He designed the first teardrop crown with rounded counter hoops, developed to protect players’ hands – a concept that is now universally accepted. He also gave birth to the first tunable hardware for congas and bongos in the United States.

Having witnessed Cuban conga players heating up drums in their kitchens prior to performing, Bobadilla decided there had to be a simpler more reliable method to tension these instruments. Other innovations from the young company were Taroles (wooden timbales), the first pre-mounted replacement heads for congas, chromatic tuned cowbells

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and numerous stands, adapters and other hardware.

Gon Bops enjoyed great early success. The instruments were highly sought after by the top players of the era – giants like Alex Acuna, Mongo Santamaria, Francisco Aguabella, Armando Peraza, Poncho Sanchez, Jose Hernandez and Rich Barrientos – all of whom contributed invaluable R&D input. Gon Bops quickly became the undisputed leader in Latin percussion instruments and remained so throughout the 1950’s, 60’s and 70’s. Mariano remained deeply committed to a hands-on role in production and retained complete control of the design and fabrication of all his products. As a result, Gon Bops instruments were mainstays on the biggest stages around the world, including the massive Woodstock festival in 1969.

But the winds of change were sweeping through the American percussion industry. By the time the 1980’s rolled around, all of the major US percussion manufacturers had moved offshore to manufacture their instruments. Cheap Asian labor costs meant greater profits. But as manufacturing costs decreased, so did quality, and for that reason Bobadilla refused to mover his production outside of the US. As a result, Gon Bops began to struggle financially. Unable to compete against his larger competitors, Bobadilla had no choice but to close the doors of his highly regarded company.

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Thankfully, that was not to be the end of the Gon Bops brand. In 2001 Don Lombardi of US drum manufacturer DW bought the company along with all of its patents and trademarks. Lombardi had met Bobadilla in 1978 when he used Gon Bops Timbale shells to build DW brass snare drums, and subsequently had continued to seek R&D advice from Bobadilla.

It was a great fit, and it was no coincidence that the quality of DW drums and hardware continued to grow after the Gon Bops acquisition.

To run his newly acquired Gon Bops brand Lombardi hired the best drum craftsmen in the US. He even bought San Francisco-based Sol Percussion in order to conscript its founder – drum builder Akbar 08

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Moghaddam – to the Gon Bops cause.

Moghaddam brought along fellow drum craftsman Octavio Ruiz, and Lombardi teamed them up with Alejandro Perez, a drum builder who had worked with Mariano Bobadilla in the original Gon Bops factory.

In 2010 cymbal-maker SABIAN Inc. announced that it had purchased the inventory, intellectual property, patents and manufacturing equipment of Gon Bops from DW. The deep commitment to innovation that SABIAN applied to its own instruments had inspired founder Robert Zildjian and his son, SABIAN President Andy Zildjian, to a search for like-minded instrument companies available for acquisition. And it was a happy circumstance had Lombardi had begun to seek a buyer for Gon Bops.

“We’re excited to begin this new chapter in SABIAN and Gon Bops history”, notes Andy Zildjian. “Gon Bops instruments are a perfect blend of vintage craftsmanship and

innovative thinking. Since its founding in 1954, the company has pioneered several features and improvements that have forever changed Latin instruments.

We are excited about not only expanding distribution, but also continuing to focus on groundbreaking designs that represent clear improvements in meeting the needs of musicians. The pursuit of the best sound is what our craftsmen work for every day. We know the fit is perfect, above all, because sound matters.”

Today, Gon Bops remains one of the oldest and most respected manufacturers of Latin instruments in the world.

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This son of music, born on December 18, 1972, in the Pinar del Río Cuba Province, was raised between notes and chords that led him to be the artist he is today, known as Luis "Papo" Marquez, and considered a complete musician: trumpeter, composer, arranger, singer and music producer.

As a child, he contemplated music as his environment, profession and way of life, thanks to his family who

Grupo Cumbre, musical grouping Los Trimmers, Grupo Íreme and Ricardo Hechemendía, in Pinar del Río and Havana.

instilled in him all the passion for art and provided him with the tools to develop his knowledge. He began his trumpet studies at the age of 8 and, at 15, he already practiced professionally as a trumpet player in groups such as the Bella Mar Orchestra,

At 19 he emigrated with his family to Venezuela, a country that opened the doors for his artistic consolidation, where he managed to make art on a large scale with the execution of his instrument and took the first steps within the world of composition and production.

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born from me, but it was in Venezuela where I had, for the first time, the opportunity to look closely at how the art of composition worked. Suddenly, I was sitting in front of a piano and reading music sheet, trying to understand how they worked and falling in love with the trade. ” LPM This is how he started a successful career, thanks to his perseverance and permanent study, having the opportunity to play his trumpet with Venezuelan orchestras such as Mauricio Silva, Erick Franchesky, Naty and his Orchestra, Biella Da Costa, Ilan Chester, Sergio Pérez, Porfi Jimenez , Alfredo Naranjo, Orlando Poleo, Los Incorregibles, Mulato, Repicao and Guaco.

He continues forging his path and arrives in Miami, where he expands his international path with artists such as Jon Secada, Bacilos, Willy Chirino, Oscar D 'León, Juan Gabriel, Gilberto Santa Rosa, Jerry Rivera, Celia Cruz, Cheo Feliciano, Chayanne, José Luís Quintana "Changuito", Jose Alberto "El Canario", Víctor Manuel, among others, with whom he has the opportunity to present himself as a trumpeter and in some cases, as arranger and producer.

One of his biggest recognitions has been the delivery of an American Grammy Award for best music producer with the album "Son del Alma" by Willy Chirino; however, for LPM, the recognitions come day by day with the opportunity to make the music that moves and elevates them in their personal and artistic satisfaction.

Luis Papo Márquez defines himself as a "citizen of the world" born in Cuba and with a Cuban-Venezuelan heart. Work and discipline are his pillars to get ahead and his greatest passion will always be "creating music that makes the world move".

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Participation as Trumpeter and Arranger: Jon Secada, Bacilos, Willy Chirino, Juan Gabriel, Gilberto Santa Rosa, Jerry Rivera, Celia Cruz, Guaco, Cheo Feliciano, Chayanne, Edwin Bonilla, Luis Enrique, Victor Manuel, Rafael “El Pollo” Brito, Oscar D´León.

Record Productions: Son del Alma (The rhythm of the soul). Willy Chirino. 2004. Grammy winner.

De corazon a corazon (From heart to heart). Team VIP. Luis Papo Marquez. 2007 Wireless Telegraphy. José Luis Quintana "Changuito". 2007 Puedes volar (You can fly). Luis Papo Marquez. 2011 Arturo Sandoval tribute. 2016 Cuban Añejo. 2017 Firstborn. 2019

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Ignacio Berroa

Born in Havana Cuba on July 8 1953 Ignacio Berroa has been recognized as one of the greatest drummers of our times. He was included in the 2011 Mp3 compilation entitled “Jazz Drumming Legends” which features some of the most renowned drummers in Jazz history.

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Ignacio Berroa was born in Havana Cuba on July 8 1953. He began his musical education at age 11 at the National School of Arts and subsequently at Havana’s National Conservatory, beginning his professional career in 1970. By 1975 Ignacio had become Cuba’s most sought after drummer.

Gillespie. In August 1981 Gillespie invited Ignacio to join his quartet.

In 1980 he left his country during the Mariel boatlift and settled in New York City where he met the great Cuban musician Mario Bauza who introduced him to Dizzy

Ignacio Berroa also took part of all the important bands Gillespie assembled during that decade such as: The Dizzy Gillespie 70th Anniversary Big Band, The Dizzy Gillespie All Stars Big Band and the Grammy

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Award winner, United Nation Orchestra.

This relation lasted until Dizzy’s death.

Jazz Legend Dizzy Gillespie best defined Ignacio as: “… the only Latin drummer in the world in the history of American music that intimately knows both worlds: his native Afro Cuban music as well as Jazz…”As an author and a renowned educator he made

clinics and master classes around the world.

As a leader, his album“ Codes” was released in 2007 under Blue Note Records. In 2007 Codes was Grammy nominated, winning a Danish Music Award as best International Jazz Album.

His second album as a leader “Heritage & Passion” was released in 2014 under 5Passion. Ignacio has recorded and played with musicians of the stature of: McCoy Tyner, Chick Corea, Wynton Marsalis, Freddie Hubbard, Clark Terry, Jackie McLean, Jimmy Heath, James Moody, Jon Faddis, Slide Hampton, Michael Brecker, Milt Jackson, Jaco Pastorius, Ron Carter, Charlie Haden, Tito Puente, Mario Bauzá, Lalo Schifrin, Gonzalo Rubalcaba, Danilo Perez, David Sanchez, Michel Camilo, Chico Bouarque, Gilberto Gil, Ivan Lins, Joao Bosco, Lenny Andrade, Lincoln Center Orchestra, WDR Big Band and BBC Big Band to name a few.

his mark with the instructional video: Mastering the Art of Afro–Cuban Drumming as well as the books: Groovin’ in Clave and A New Way of Groovin’. He also conducts International Salsa Magazine

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Anya Katsevman:

“You have the dream, I have the tools�

When we refer to Anya Katsevman, the first word that comes to mind is: passion! And that is the only way we could explain that a woman has so much strength, dedication and dedication in different facets of her life.

Anya is not only a dancer and choreographer, but also a motivational coach and dream builder. In addition, it has its own line of dance dresses and costumes. An unstoppable woman!

A native of Kiev, Ukraine, Anya and her family immigrated to the United States when she was 8 years old. She is the younger sister of award-winning Latin dancer Eugene Katsevman. She lives in New York.

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She also holds numerous titles in salsa. Among them, she is a two-time World Champion as well as the San Francisco International Salsa Congress and New York Salsa Congress Champion.

Anya Katsevman is a maker of champions This is precisely the distinctive mark of Anya, that ability to make each dancer, each artist, each dreamer discover in himself his potential to succeed, his style and make the most of his abilities.

She believes that “the art of dance requires much physical ability, exposure and practice. The art of dance is also developing your own voice and getting to know the artist behind the athlete that makes the dancer”

A wonderful career “Queen of Salsa” Anya Katsevman is a two-time World Salsa Champion, coach and choreographer to more than a dozen world champions, noted costume designer, respected salsa congress circuit judge and advocate for international Latin dance who has transformed the sport during her more than 25-year career.

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Renowned for her unique coaching methods, Anya’s style blends multiple cultures and dance forms: her eastern European upbringing and the appreciation for Latin dance culture that she developed in the United States; and her ballroom and salsa backgrounds. She demands rigor, discipline and excellence, and uses her understanding of anatomy, physiology and movement while encouraging freedom of expression to turn her students into the top dancers in the world.

Anya trains and choreographs for “Dancing with the Stars Costa Rica” principal dancer Lucia Jimenez (2020 World Bachata, Chacha and Salsa Champion), “America’s Got Talent” stars Harold Rancano and Regan Hirose (9-time International Salsa Magazine

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World Bachata Champions), the Huracan Dance Company (2019 World Team Salsa Champions), the stars of Quebec’s Revolucion Adriano Leropoli and Samantha Scali (2017 World Salsa Champions), principal dancers in Carmen to Havana and Back Isabelle Freiberger and Hunter Houde and the USA World Games Olympic salsa team.

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As a competitor and performer, Anya has won more than 20 world titles including the 2009

and 2010 Salsa World Championships. She is also the 2008 North American Salsa Champion, a two-time San Francisco Open Salsa Champion, two-time New York Congress Salsa Champion, Puerto Rico Open Salsa Champion and La Classique Du Quebec Champion. Anya has starred in touring shows “Burn the Floor '' on Broadway and ABC’s “Dancing with the Stars, in addition to numerous other television productions, stage shows, movies, and showcases in the U.S. She has performed with El Gran Combo, Gilberto Santa Rosa and “The Mambo King” Eddie Torres, and for President Barack Obama.

Anya is an ambassador for salsa, helping to expand its popularity worldwide. She believes connection is one of the most important aspects of the human experience, and dance is the best medium to explore how we connect with each other and ourselves. Anya has expanded her dance instruction to include GoDeeper, which she co-founded in 2019 to provide monthly movement classes, individual coaching sessions, and group workshops to promote professional growth and self discovery.

Meet this talented woman International Salsa Magazine had the pleasure of interviewing Anya recently and invites you to learn a little more about this magnificent artist.

International Salsa Magazine (ISM): How did you discover your passion for Latin Dance?

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and get the job done regardless I think that was the formula in every struggle.

I started to dance ballroom in 1995 following his footsteps I competed in the international Latin category world wide in 2007 I was teaching in a dance studio in Manhattan and they did a lot of salsa that's where I was introduced to social dancing I fell in love with the idea that dance is accessible to all people and doesn't have to be competitive from there my love for salsa turned in to a career choice I decided to study Latin social dance and became a two time world salsa champion for me it was a passion to spread the beauty of dance through teaching as much as performing that did the trick.

ISM: Have you had any obstacle in your professional life? How could you overcome them?

AK: I think when your career is long enough you will probably have many obstacles to overcome and your passion for your craft and the reason you do it is usually stronger than the obstacle in front of you that gives you the drive to overcome it it is hard to narrow specifics down because I've had so many my competitive dance partner lived 3000 miles away from me when we won the worlds in 2010 and I just made the commitment to work hard and travel pick up the slack where needed

ISM: What is the achievement that has made you most proud?

AK: I am most proud of all of my students accomplishments I am of course extremely proud and honored to be a world champion but for me the pleasure of having developed other world champion's especially those who started learning from me from scratch makes me extremely proud beyond all measures I am also very proud of how individual and independent all of my students are the variety and diversity of their dancing makes me really happy.

ISM: In the path of entrepreneurship, how did you manage to find the strategy to grow your business?

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What are the skills you consider an entrepreneur must have to achieve success?

AK: Honestly I believe success comes from genuine passion and desire it is easy for us to study a successful person after the fact and say which moves appeared strategic but I believe who ever is on their way working toward that goal should do it because they are passionate about each step not because of the end result my business grows because I am committed to my craft and doing it at my best capacity I am genuinely passionate about my dance quality my students growth and the subjects I am teaching I study the Industry I watch for what's missing I ask what contribution would be of most value this doesn't feel like hard work to me it is my passion my genuine interest and the rest flows when I feel I am doing something strategic or 18

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because it's good for my brand or etc it doesn't flow the same way feels forced and isn't as successful so I try to only go with my own flow current interest and most passionate desires.

ISM: Could you give us some advice to maintain discipline, even in complex situations?

AK: Absolutely discipline is hard for anyone when it feels needed and forced so I always try to flip the mindset if I have to do something I'm bored of or am avoiding because it's hard or tedious I always find something to be excited about instead whether it is dreaming of what the task will do for me or adding something Sensory I enjoy to the task like my favorite sounds smells or visuals or including a friend in the process.

If you focus on what you do like about it it's much easier to do it. Also discipline is really only hard at first pretty quickly it becomes a habit so if you put more disciplined things in to practice it will all feel like a habitual part of your day and you'll start to enjoy it and feeling accomplished.

ISM: What would you say to all those young dancers who want to achieve a dream?

AK: They do come true!!!!!

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Dream more!!!! Everything is possible want it bad enough to work for it but don't be afraid to dream those wild dreams if it wasn't possible you

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We know that the most famous Latin music venues in North America are closed to protect themselves and their salsa and bachata lovers, but that does not mean that they are not working to make the situation more bearable. Many have sought to reinvent themselves and continue bringing joy and a Latin flavor to everyone at home.

El Floridita at home No one is sitting in quarantine with El Floridita!

Now Every Monday #FlosAtHome! And it is! Every monday during the forties post a video of you dancing to El Flloridita's favorites playlist on Spotify, either alone or with members of your household!

Starts at 10 PM (local hour) Tag @el_floritida_hollywood in Instagram and use the hashtag #FlosAtHome Rules: 1.- Dress up 2.- Have fun 3.- Invite friends The El Floridita´s world famous Salsa Mondays were made popular by the late Johnny Polanco – Johnny Polanco Y Su Conjunto Amistad played every Monday for 24 years. He was one of the most sought-after band leaders in the U.S. and 20

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gained the distinction for making the type of contagious Latin Music that is truly appreciated by salsa dancers and musicians worldwide. Prince was one of his biggest fans and would often fly into town just to hear Johnny play. Johnny is no longer with us, but the legacy he helped to create lives on, every Monday, week after week.

Usually, El Floridita has offered live entertainment every Monday, Friday, and Saturday for over 30 years. Our doors open at 7 pm for dinner seating. If you are

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planning on dining with us, reservations are highly encouraged.

All guests (21 years and older) are welcome at the bar for standing room to enjoy the show for $15 per person. There is a complimentary salsa dance lesson at 8 p.m. on Mondays, and 8:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. The live entertainment starts at 9:30 p.m. where you can enjoy the best salsa bands in Los Angeles!

Important announcement: El Floridita is open for take-out and delivery only.

The hours of operation are: Noon to 8:00 pm daily.

If you need special accommodations (such as weekly food prep) please call us at 323-871-8612

Birdland initiatives The arts and culture industry in NYC are not only important to our society but are also the source of employment for tens of thousands of artist-performers, staff, and service workers. “The Show Must Go On,” is not only our credo but also our

livelihood. By working together, safely, we will survive this crisis.

Birdland Jazz club is working hard on the digital platform

Virtual Birdland Sunday Nights with Arturo O´Farril & the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra Performance & Live Chat Available in Facebook: Afro Latin Jazz Alliance.

Recorded remotely from locations as diverse as Madrid, Los Angeles and New York City, Arturo O'Farrill and the mighty Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra are reviving their Sunday Night Birdland residency exclusively for ALJA Digital Village.

Accompanied by live chat and commentary from Arturo and the ALJO musicians. Every Sunday.

‘Pijama Cast Party’ Who could ever have imagined that one day such iconic TV shows as The Tonight Show, Saturday Night Live and the recent, star-studded “One World: Together At Home” concert, streamed all over the world, would feature celebrities performing from their living rooms? Yet, it’s now become the norm, artists of all genres creating virtual content amid the COVID-19 quarantine. Add to the International Salsa Magazine

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Everybody can help Help support Birdland with the Birdland Relief Giftcard!

Purchase of this special Giftcard will help cover expenses, and provide relief to staff while we face closure. To show our gratitude for your support, we will automatically add 20% to the value of the purchase price.

Lula Lounge invites to support local talent While Lula will be closed for dining and dancing until further notice, please follow them on Facebook & Instagram and continue to support local musicians by purchasing their music online and following their streams.

following live streaming series!: Tolive's livingrooms City Hall Live Urgnt.ca extraordinary list of offerings Jim Caruso’s “Pajama Cast Party” streamed live every Monday at 8:00 p.m. on YouTube and other platforms.

Showman extraordinaire Jim Caruso, the charismatic host of “Cast Party” at New York’s famed Birdland Jazz Club, which has been shuttered due to the pandemic, is at the forefront of the new Monday entertainment that we can enjoy from home.

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Toronto musicians are encouraged to check out opportunities.

TOArtist COVID-19 Response Fund To assist Toronto artists in dealing with the impacts of the COVID-19 crisis, Toronto Arts Foundation and Toronto Arts Council are introducing the TOArtist COVID Response Fund.

The Fund will allocate up to $1000 to self-employed, individual artists resident in Toronto whose creative work and income have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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#CanadaPerforms Artists can apply to this $200,000 short-term relief fund through the NAC (National Arts Centre) and FaceBook that pays Canadian artists up to $1000 for an online performance.

The Canada Emergency Response Benefit The application portal will open early April with a benefit of $2,000 per month self-employed individuals who are not otherwise be eligible for Employment Insurance (EI). It is recommended that you create a profile on myAccount while waiting for the portal to open.

Music Together With support from the Ontario Ministry of Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Culture Industries, members of the Canadian music community whave created this emergency relief fund totalling $300,000 which will facilitate live concert streams by at least 300 Ontario-based artists, each of whom will receive a one-time performance fee of $1,000.

Unison Benevolent Fund With support from th Slaight Family Foundation, Unison has expanded its support for Canadian musicians who can REGISTER for Unison’s services online. For counselling inquiries and support to help deal with the financial or emotional impact of COVID-19, please contact 1-855-986-4766.

URGNT.ca Urgnt.ca is accepting artist submissions for this series of concerts to be livestreamed.

Originally, the plan was to stream from empty Toronto venues, but has been adapted so that artists can stream from their homes.

Remember, the most important event in these days is stay safe at

Remember, the most important event in these days is stay safe at home.

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D i re c t o r y B i rdl and 315 West 44th. St, New York, NY 10036 (212) 581- 3080 / www.birdlandjazz.com Birdland is your choice for virtouso live jazz in NYC. Located in Midtown Manhattan, this historic New York club has played host to legendary concenrts since 1949.

Lul a Lou ng e 1585 Dunda Street W, Toronto, Canada (416) 588-0307 / www.lula.com Toronto’s most exciting live music venue & restaurant! Friday & Saturday enjoy tropical dinner & cocktails, join the free dance lesson.

The Granada L A 17 S 1st. St, Alhambra, California, 91801.

(626) 284-72-62 / www.thegranadala.com Los Angeles premier entertainment venue, with something to offer everyone.

Featuring a Ballroom/Latin Dance Studio, Nigthclub, Banquet facility & Restaurante/Bar.

E l F l o r i d i ta 1253 N. Vine St., Hollywood, CA 90038 (323)871-86-12 / www.elfloridita.com The Best Cuban Experience in Los Angeles Since 1987. On Monday, Friday, and Saturday evenings they are transformed into a Cuban Supper Club.

Nestled in the heart of Hollywood.

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D i re c t o r y Al be r t o’s 736 W Dana St, Mountain View, CA 94041 (408) 460-044 / www.albertos.com The Bay Area’s premier destination for latin music and dance. Latin music, lessons, celebration and more!

R oc c a p u l co 3140 Mission St, San Francisco 94110 (415) 21-3563 / www.roccapulco.com Home of the Best International Shows.

Roccapulco@yahoo.com / Available 7 daus a week.

Mang o’s L oung e 1180 Home St, Vancouver, Bc, Canada V6z 1r2 (604) 722-1559 / www.mangosvancouver.com www.facebook.com/MangosVancouver Mangos Lounge is just perfect for your Latin Fiesta, Mangos adds a great value to Vancouver’s nigth-life, providing our clientele agreat atmosphere.

Thursday 8:00 pm - 1:00 am. Friday & Saturday 8:00 pm to 2:00 am

Cop a c a b a n a T i m e s S q u a r e 268 W. 47th. St. & 8th. Ave. New York, N.Y. 10036 (212) 221-2672 / www.copacabanany.com www.facebook.com/copacabanany NYC’s Most Legendary & Cosmopolitan Nightclub. Drees Code Neat and Trendy Casual (No Timberland’s sneakers)

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Itamar Doari

Born and raised in Galilee, grew up surrounded by a variety of musical traditions: Arabic, Sephardic, Turkish, Persian, Bedouin

Itamar Doari is an international percussion artist who has spent most of his adult life traveling around the world giving concerts, recording albums, appearing at music conferences and most importantly studying the ancient art of rhythm and drumming. He began his musical journey at the young age of six, when he played his first drum in the Israeli desert oasis of Wadi Farran.

Itamar, born and raised in Galilee, grew up surrounded by a variety of musical traditions: Arabic, Sephardic, Turkish, Persian, Bedouin and many others which had a huge influence on his musical persona. During his early years of playing, he had the privilege of learning from some of the most prestigious teachers in percussion and hand 08

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drum technique in the world, among them; Zohar Fresco, Glen Vallez, Sallem Darwish and Ahmed Taher. Doari plays a wide range of instruments, including the Darbuka, Dohola and a variety of frame drums such as Bandir, Tar, Riq, Udu, and Cajon alongside Cymbals, bells, shakers and many others.

Itamar Doari’s wide ranging techniques have led him to work with an eclectic mix of some of the world’s finest musicians. Including prominent Jazz musician Avishai Cohen, with whom Doari has performed and recorded three albums, both as a musician and as a musical producer.

He was at the forefront of the Idan Raichal Project, which gained international success due to the unique Ethiopian musical exploration.

He has a continuing musical association with mandolinist and Grammy nominee Avi Avital, with whom Doari has collaborated in several projects including the “Between Worlds” Trio and with orchestras around the world. The great Ladino singer Yasmin Levy, Israeli Rock legend Berry Sakharof, oud player Samir Mekhul,Esther Ofarim, Yoni Rechter,

Eviatar Banai, Amal Murcus, Ahuva Ozeri, Shotei Hanevuah, Nitin Sawhney, Omer Faruk, Tekbilek and Radiohead guitarist and composer Johnny Greenwood.

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In 2010, Itamar became one of the founding members of the band Yemen Blues along with singer & composer Ravid Kahalani, the band explores music from a variety of different cultures from Yemen to West Africa inflected with contemporary grooves of funk, Arabic Music and the deep soul of old chants. A project particularly close to Itamar’s heart is one he created entitled WadiAtma.

In 2015, he put together a band of virtuoso musicians from the Flamenco and Middle Eastern traditions which created a musical melting pot of ancient art forms.

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The name of the project unites souls (Atma in Sanskrit) with the wadi (originally an Arabic word that found its way to Spain via Andalusia) in a way that describes, in the best possible way, the meeting on stage: The Valley of the Souls. His collaborations have seen him perform on some of the world’s most prestigious stages and Festivals.

Itamar has recorded with several notable record labels, such as; Universal, EMI, Deutsche Grammophone, Sony, Helicon, Blue Note, Decca

All Europe

Karina Garcia

Influence of Latin Music in Europe and Vice Versa When we refer to any Latin element that has been influential at the European continent or vice versa, it is almost inevitable that we think back to the Discovery of the Americas on the part of Christopher Columbus. It was about this time when various instruments present in cumbia and salsa started to be used. No wonder we attach so much importance to this event, as this is how Spanish and the Portuguese arrived in the so-called New World. It is no coincidence that these languages are the protagonists of these rhythms at this time.

While it is true that Europe gave its languages to Latin music, we cannot fail to mention that the African slave trade played a major role in this context. Its beats and drums closely tied to religious ceremonies were inspirational for salsa, bachata and samba and African-American music,

bachata and samba and African-American music, in which the famous Jazz may be included. Neither can we leave out the fact that many pre-Colombian civilizations created many types of percussion music instruments, which are very present in Andean music and its very traditional flute-like sounds.

What has led Latin American music to become so popular in recent times?

There is no denying that Latin music has achieved a tremendous global reach in recent years, but things were not always like this. In the past, it was ballads of love with heartbreaking lyrics that dominated this market and its primary target audience was female.

With the passing of years, this reality radically changed. We can see it in the emergence of an encouraging number of commercial songs and very simple to dance like La Macarena by Los Del Rio, Livin La Vida Loca by Ricky Martin, A Dios Le Pido by Juanes, among others. These pieces of theme music were the ones that broke the barrier of traditional radio in due course.

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Latin music for some time now That mode of nightclubs of Latin origin that have been inaugurated the length and breadth of the old continent is nothing new. What is new though is the type of attendees received in these places in recent years. There's a very large audience of all ages who show real interest in rhythms whose language they don't even know, but they do not seem to care at all. In fact, this peculiarity seems to give an extra touch of excitement to the point. They see Latin music as an array of sounds and rhythms that may not understand, but that simply cannot stop dancing them.

When making a comparison of the monotonous pop style with this recent wave of Latino artists that have been conquering hearts throughout the world, it is evident that things are different now and did not seem to go back to the way they were.

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the late nineties and the early 2000s, but now things go much further. We are saying that there is a very important number of musicians in these genres that have drawn the attention of all audiences of all ages and countries. Further, there is a lot of Americans who have appropriated these styles and the Spanish language to give a lot of freshness to their musical projects. A telling example is the Canadian Justin Bieber who has worked with Luis Fonsi and other artists from Latin America, giving as a result a fan base that became interested in these genres and the Spanish language.

It looks like musical lyrics no longer need to be in English to reach all corners of the globe and make everyone dance. In fact, many people look for this type of music to enjoy it, even if they understand little to nothing about it.

What can we deduce from all this?

After having analysed all these data, we can say that Latin music is a very rich and intense mix of a cluster of cultures that were linked up between them until we find the heterogeneity that we see today. Undeniably, this whole process of miscegenation between so many rhythms would not have been possible under the influence of pre-Columbian, African and European culture.

However, the same can be said in the opposite case.

Yes, this also occurs in the contrary case. Europeans's musical tastes are no longer those of a few decades ago. Nowadays, there are many adults and young people who cannot stop dancing when they listen to certain salsa or merengue songs that have gone across all possible borders.

In short, we are talking about a continuous feedback loop between both cultures that keeps going until now. No musical rhythm is completely pure and Latin rhythms are the perfect example.

Europe / Croatia / Zupanija

Karina Garcia

Make new Friends And Enjoy the Sea in The Latino Sailing Fiesta People used to say that life tastes better on the sea and for good reasons. Now, you can experience that first-hand with the wonderful Latino Sailing Fiesta, a festival in which you will enjoy the sea on full blast.

We are talking about a fleet of about 10 yachts in which you will find the best Latin music, many young people from around the world, events, attractions and more.

It is an opportunity for lonely bachelors looking to experience new emotions and to impress their friends with their stories on the way home.

What is the Latino Sailing Fiesta?

The Latino Sailing Festival can be defined as a small fleet of yachts crowded with very jovial and loving people who know

how to enjoy the good life and many other components that you will not find in boats of another type.

In addition to having an amazing time, you can also visit the most stunning and paradisiacal islands and natural attractions you have ever seen.

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Website: www.bluewaterclub.pl make new friends, enjoy jet ski tours and more.

Prices: - STANDARD CLASSIC YACHTS: 1415 Polish złotys - CLASSIC YACHTS WITH ALL THE COMFORT: 1615 Polish złotys - PREMIUM CLASSIC YACHTS: 1815 Polish złotys - PRESTIGIOUS CLASSIC YACHTS: 2015 Polish złotys Date: 11 - 17 July 2020 Note: the organizers are not liable for the availability of services such as flight tickets, use of yachts, cabine spaces for double-bed and jet ski rental. If you want to be sure that you can use whatever you want, you need to make sure that you can reserve everything ahead of time.

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Facebook page: www.facebook.com/BlueWaterClub/ Phone Number: +48 518 483 217 Collaborator: www.yosoysalsero.com/events

Europe / Slovenia / Ancarano

Karina Garcia

Afro Latin Village Festival 2020 A Great Event for Latin Music Lovers in Slovenia No doubt, Slovenia has become a very important setting for all types of events for Latin American and Caribbean countries during the last years. One of the important being the Afro Latin Village Festival 2020, which has been carrying out in the European nation since 2013.

If there is one thing the Afro Latin Village should be known for, it is for its rich variety of musical genres. You can see this in the wide range of rhythms that are present at the festival such as salsa, bachata, kizomba, Rumba, Cha cha, zouk, among many others.

All these genres will get hold upon three days in a row of lots of fun and good music for locals and foreigners. It is an event that you definitely should not miss if you live in Slovenia or if you will stay there for those days.

Hotel and accomodations The venue of choice for this great festival at the Hotel Convent **** - Adria Ankaran Hotel & Resort. This spectacular hotel is, for many people, a cultural monument with a rich history and located just a few meters from the beach, International Salsa Magazine

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meaning that you can enjoy the sea and the best Latin music at the same time. It is, without a doubt the best place.

If you want to know more about rooms and reservations, we recommend you visit the hotel's official website.

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Prices - MOB. HOME + FULL PASS: 220 euros - VILLA / APP + FULL PASS: 250 euros - OLIVE SUITE + FULL PASS: 260 euros - HOTEL + FULL PASS: 270 euros - 1 PARTY SPRING: 15 euros - 3 PARTIES SPRING: 30 euros - DAY PASS SPRING: 80 euros - FULL PASS SPRING: 90 euros - BACHATA BOOT CAMP: 80 euros - PORTORICO BOOT CAMP: 80 euros - KIZOMBA BOOT CAMP: 80 euros CUBAN BOOT CAMP: 80 euros

Artists - Wilmer & Maria - Los Rumberos - David Del Campo & Sara - Cubachè - Diego & Cristina Olorun - Eloy Leyva Clave Negra - Doroty Prince - Lieb J Salsagroove - Freshman - Anna & Silvio Date: 26-28 June 2020 Schedule: with regard to this one aspect, we cannot say much about it. The current health situation does not make long-term forward planning possible as in previous months. This is why we recommend that you are attentive to the latest news provided by the organizers of the event through their contact forms.

Website: www.afrolatinvillage.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/afrol atinvillage Phone Number: +39 347 403 5454

Europe / PortoroĹž / Slovenia

Karina Garcia

Timba Cuba Festival The Best Cuban Music in Europe The beautiful country of Slovenia will be the setting of a show that Latin music lovers would definitely not wish to miss. We are talking about the incredible Timba Cuba Festival, which will be a major opportunity for Cuban salsa lovers and anything to do with this wonderful culture.

Attendees can witness the best popular dances in the Latin American country, Afro-Cuban folklore, musical rhythms, among many others. In this great event, you will be able to enjoy the following:

beautiful beach of PortoroĹž in Piran, considered one of the most beautiful on the planet.

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reservations and tickets to enjoy all that the festival has to offer.

Workshops offered by world-famous artists coming from Cuba.

- Incredible live concert with a top-class Cuban orchestra and exclusive parties with the best DJs of the moment.

- Dance competitions with Cuban music.

- Living with great people from around the world to enjoy the best of Cuban music.

Prices: 1) Full Passes - 3 Days Full Pass: 169 euros.

- Only Saturday Full Pass: 107 euros.

- Only Friday and Saturday Full Pass.

2) Only Workshops Passes - 3 Days Workshops Pass: 118 euros.

- Only Saturday Workshops Pass: 74 euros.

Only Friday and Sunday Workshops Pass: 47 euros.

3) Only Dance Parties Passes - 3 Days Dance Parties and Live Concert Pass: 54 euros.

- Only Saturday Dance Parties and Live Concert Pass: 39 euros.

- Only Friday and Sunday Dance Parties Pass: 18 euros.

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Hotels and accommodations Regarding hotels and reservations, there are three hotels where you can stay during the event: - Gran Hotel Bernardin 4* - Hotel Histrion 4 * - Hotel Vile Park 3 * The large majority of workshops and parties will take place in the just mentioned hotels and their respective common areas.

For live concerts, they will take place at Grand Hotel Bernardin 4*.

Dates: 28 - 29 - 30 August 2020 Important: if you would like to know more about hotel

reservations or any other relevant information, we recommend that you check the official website of the event.

Website: www.timbacuba.eu Facebook: www.facebook.com/timbacu ba.eu Phone number: +39 333 207 9003

Europe / France / Paris

Karina Garcia

Enjoy The Best Kizomba Festival at The Eiffel Tower!

France has become a favoured ground for many festivals to take place, but there is no denying that the TOUR Eiffel Kizomba Festival is one of the most important events for lovers of Latin culture.

In addition to having the world famous Eiffel Tower as the primary setting, attendees will witness a tremendous display of talent and good vibrations that they could hardly find in other parts of Europe.

For this third edition of this kizomba event, those interested in learning to dance kizomba can do it with the best instructors coming from many places

around the world. It does not matter if you do not have much knowledge about dancing, since you are going to have to count on the best professionals in the art of dancing, who will guide you in everything you need.

There is no other place like it to learn to dance the most sensual rhythms of the moment.

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- Special program for beginners.

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- Choreographies in the open air overlooking the Eiffel Tower.

- Visits to other attractions in Paris.

- Very friendly atmosphere.

- Coaching to better learn.

- African food (remember that the kizomba finds its origin in Angola) - 3 rooms.

Hotels where you can stay: - YOOMA- MAIN HOTEL 51 quai de Grenelle 75015 Paris, France http://www.yooma-hotels.co m/ - HOTEL France EIFFEL 8 Rue Saint-Charles, 75015 Paris http://www.franceeiffel.com/ - Hotel companile Tour Eiffel

5 Rue Saint-Charles, 75015 Paris https://www.campanile.com /fr - Hotel Saphir Grennelle 10 Rue du Commerce, 75015 Paris Hotelsaphirgrenelle.fr Date: 14 - 16 August 2020 Note: If you wish to know more about these hotels and the other options you have on hand, you can contact the organizers through their Facebook page.

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D i re c to r y J oy Esl av a M a d ri d Calle del Arenal, 11, 28013 Madrid, Spain +34 913 665439 / www.facebook.com/discotecajoy www.discotecajoy.com This lively place has the best music you can find in Madrid. People are great and the atmosphere is amazing.

Samba Cl ub Av. de Europa, 27, 28023 Pozuelo de Alarcon, Madrid, Spain +34 747 7794 / www.facebook.com/samsaclub This is a very good place for quality drinks and night dancing

Anti l l a S a l s a D i s c o Carrer d’Arago, 141, 08015 Barcelona, Spain +34 934 514564 / www.facebook.com/antillasalsabarcelona This is one of the best places to dance salsa in Barcelona. Apart frim that, drinks are very cheap.

Salsa Co n Clase - E sc ue l a de bai l e Calle Esmeralda, 5, 14014 Cordoba, Spain +34 611 460995 / www.facebook.com/salsaconclasees It is an excellent place for adults and young people.

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Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes, 432, 08015 Barcelona, Spain Rua Doutor Mario Ferraz, 423, Sao Paulo, Brasil +34 932 924613 / www.facebook.com/AsisebailaDanceSchool www.facebook.com/azucarclubcubano I you want to take bachata classes, you can be very sure that this is the Desde el año 2000, es la primera casa cubana en Sao Paulo, el club best place possible. Very professional and motivatied Instructors! salsero mas exitoso, para bailar y pasar un rato agradable.

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Calle del Rr. Raso, 28223 Pozuelo de Alarcon, Madrid, Santa1,Isabel 0305 Las Condes - Santiago de Spain Chile +34 917 15404 / www.discotecapincel.es +56 2 2222 0506 / www.salsabrava.cl It is a very intereting in lugar wicht para yu can enjoy good music and Salsoteca Salsa Brava place un gran venir a bailar y disfrutar good people from around the world

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Mercado de Santo Domingo, S/N, 31001 Pamplona, Vavarra, Spain Perú 571; San Telmo.Capital Federal..San Telmo, Buenos Aires Argentina +34 848 4700 / www.facebook.com/ZetralPamplona +54 9 11 3827-7786 / www.fb.com/ElToqueCimarron If you want to enjoy the best grab drinks in Spain, this is the best place 1er Salón de Baile para Conciertos de Salsa en la Ciudad de Buenos Aires to do so. It offers amazing shows and drinks

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Avenida Corrientes 3330, 11927, Buenos Argentina Calle Fundadores, 28028Aires, Madrid, Spain 54 11 4865-3103 / www.azucarsalsa.com/ +34 657 690800 / wwwfacebook.com/borinque.madrid Desde el principio premisavibe. principal de ser verdaderos en be lo This place has an la amazing If youfue arelahispanic,its music will que se ofrece, como la música, tragos, ambiente y trato personalizado great for you por sus dueños 08

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Para mas informacion sobre latino Amerfica contactarnos a: Karina Bernales Karina@salsamundi.com (650) 587 - 0781 Ext. 106 Augusto Felibertt Augusto@salsamundi.com (650) 581 - 9662 Ext. 103 Jose Perez joseperez@salsamundi.com

LatinAmerica / Mexico / Monterrey

Karina Bernales

TIMBAL DANCE CONGRESS 2020 En esta edición tuvimos la oportunidad de entrevistar a Tommy Martinez para saber más del Timbal Latin Dance Congress, nos menciona que “inicio con su primera edición en noviembre del 2018 con la visión de poder dar a conocer este gran medio artístico de los ritmos latinos en nuestra comunidad regiomontana, así mismo ser una plataforma para diferentes bailarines de la republica y a su vez mostrar el maravilloso mundo del espectáculo dancístico (ritmos latinos), y que la gente pueda sorprenderse de las diferentes sensaciones y experiencias que les pueda brindar”.

Para esta edición tercera edición, los artistas que participarían son: • Adrian Rodríguez y Anita Santos (España).

• Gabriel Salgado y Leticia Beltrán (Argentina).

• Yasbek Cervantes y Rocío Mata (León, Gto).

• Armando García y Eylin Baez (Oaxaca / Venezuela).

• Gerardo Morales y Madian Carrillo (Ciudad De México).

• Chucho Huerta y Aris Hurtado (Ciudad De México).

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• Juanpe Navarro y Diana Alducín (Puebla-México).

• Maritza González (Chiapas-México).

• Adrián Arellano (Monterrey-México).

• Rodolfo Burgoa “Fito” (Oaxaca, México).

• Freddy Rivas y Karyna Galindo (Toluca / Ciudad De México).

• Beto Alifth y Karyna Galindo (Morelia / Ciudad De México).

Y los conciertos que realizaran son: Iniciará con un concierto con la nueva sensación de la bachata con el cantante dominicano Kewin Cosmos y posterior un concierto salsero con Armando y su Mambitos Salsa Orchestra Para esta 3era edición, 2020 se estará realizando del 5 al 7 de Noviembre, donde el cronograma de actividades a realizar serán: JUEVES 5 DE NOVIEMBRE: - Eliminatorias Competencia Nacional Salsa y Bachata - Baile Social d Bienvenida VIERNES 6 DE NOVIEMBRE: - Talleres con Bailarínes Nacionales e Internacionales.

- SoundCheck Kewin Cosmos (a puerta cerrada).

- Finales / Semifinales Competencia Nacional Salsa y Bachata.

- Espectáculo Latino (Exhibiciones de Academias Locales y nacionales, y Exhibiciones de los Bailarines Nacionales e Internacionales).

- Concierto Bachata - Kewin Cosmos - Baile Social con DJ's invitados.

- After - Party

SABÁDO 7 DE NOVIEMBRE: * Talleres con Bailarínes Nacionales e Internacionales. * SoundCheck - Mambitos Salsa Orchestra (a puerta cerrada). * Finales / Semifinales Competencia Nacional Salsa y Bachata. * Espectáculo Latino (Exhibiciones de Academias Locales y nacionales, y Exhibiciones de los Bailarines Nacionales e Internacionales). * Concierto Salsa - Mambitos Salsa Orchestra * Baile Social con DJ's invitados. * After – Party El costo de la entrada en esta 2da preventa que durara desde el mes de Abril hasta Junio: - FULLPASS: $1499 MXN (Acceso a todas las actividades del evento, los tres días).

- NIGHTPASS: $1099 MXN ( Acceso a todas las actividades con excepción de talleres, los tres días).

Pueden apartar con $500 MXN cualquier pase (Vigencia Abril a Junio 2020), y terminar de pagar el 31 de Julio.

Pero si tu envias un capture de nuestra imagen a los organizadores del evento, ustedes obtendrá un 10% de descuento!!

Mientras pasamos por momentos difíciles no podemos olvidar lo que los eventos musicales significan a nivel mundial para muchas personas, así que si quieres disfrutar de un agradable y movido momento casi culminando el año 2020, compra tu entradas y participa con ellos, su mensaje para ustedes para este International Salsa Magazine

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esperado congreso: “Los esperamos a todos en Noviembre para vivir la Fiesta Latina más Grande del Norte de México, ven y disfruta de un fin de semana diferente los esperamos en el centro de convenciones CINTERMEX dentro del gran Parque Fundidora uno de los lugares históricos más importantes de la ciudad de Monterrey, N.L. México” “Talleres, Competencias, Espectáculo Latino (Shows), Conciertos, Baile Social y After – Partys te esperan del 5 al 7 de Noviembre del 2020, aprovecha nuestras promociones existentes y pregunta por nuestro hotel sede, cerca de cintermex para tu mayor comodidad”.

Para mayor información: Facebook: Timbal Dance Congress www.facebook.com/TIMB ALDANCECONGRESS Instagram: Timbal Dance Congress www.instagram.com/timb aldancecongress Teléfono: +1 812–347–44-94

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Augusto Felibertt

Franky

Swing

De Venezuela Triunfado en Latinoamérica Franky Swing nace en Caracas-Venezuela, el 3 de diciembre, proveniente de una familia humilde, como principal referencia musical encontraremos a su hermano mayor, desde muy pequeño su inquietud por el canto se hizo notar, cantaba siempre que podía, su padre lo animaba a hacerlo en reuniones familiares desempeñándose con mucha naturalidad.

Durante su infancia perteneció a la coral y a la banda marcial de su colegio, su profesor de canto, vio en él un gran potencial y le aconsejó dedicarse a la música.

Franky creció, y no pudo dedicarse académicamente al canto, pues, para apoyar en el sustento de su familia trabajaba en un sitio nocturno en el que sólo tenía un día de descanso a la semana.

Un día tuvo la oportunidad de cantar en otro local nocturno, en el que trabajaba su hermano, y fue allí donde descubrió que lo que realmente movía su vida era la música.

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norte de sus deseos: concretar pronto un proyecto musical importante.

En el año 2007, inicia como solista, gran experiencia profesional que no trascendió más allá de enriquecimiento personal, luego se convirtió en el vocalista de la agrupación LYRI-K con la que pudo darse a conocer con más proyección a nivel nacional e internacional, y así emprender ese camino artístico que tanto anhelaba.

Temas como “GUARAPO Y MELAO”, “LATINOS” y “REGRESA A MI” sonaron por todo el territorio nacional, éste último logró el puesto No. 8 en el record report en las emisoras del país. LYRI-K fue una buena experiencia profesional que tuvo Franky Swing, pues con ella no sólo ganó una gran exposición nacional, sino que además logró cruzar fronteras mostrando su talento en países como Ecuador.

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sociales siendo imagen de la FUNDACION SENOSALUD. A nivel académico, Franky cursó talleres de locución para adquirir más conocimientos sobre este mundo tan apasionante, logrando participar en comerciales de radio para diferentes marcas y empresas.

Posteriormente a su salida de LYRI_K, FRANKY SWING emprende un nuevo proyecto como solista y viene con un tema romántico titulado “NADA SIN TI”, letra y música de Ramón Montes, arreglos de Leo Gonzalez y Lino Paz, un excelente sencillo para conquistar el corazón del público internacional con su cálida voz, versionado en balada y merengue.

Franky Swing sigue cosechando éxitos ahora con nuevos temas que han cruzado fronteras, actualmente en México presentando canciones como “Mi Vecina me tiene loco”, “Olvidarme de ti” este sencillo en particular fue grabado en México y

Venezuela, de la mano de Lois y Blackie y el cubano Yumar Bonachea, se puede disfrutar en dos versiones: Batucada y Merengue Electrónico; también el sencillo “Quiero”, de la autoría de Francisco Figuera producido en Merengue Electrónico.

El sencillo “Llorando Fue” grabado en Venezuela, en la misma onda de Merengue Electrónico del disco "Mira como es", situándose en posiciones importantes del top 45 de Argentina llamado Elegidos 45.

En el año 2015, un nuevo sencillo titulado “Una y Otra

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Vez” grabado en Venezuela, de la mano de Jhosir Córdoba, trae frescura en Merengue tropical con un toque urbano, la letra y música es del venezolano Ottoniel Poveda.

Promocionado en todas las redes sociales con mucho enfoque en Latinoamérica, particularmente en la Ciudad de México y en los importantes medios del país

para contagiar a todos con su música bailable.

Franky también se dio a la tarea de participar en obras sociales humanitarias como lo es AYUDAR ES, LA NOCHE DE LOS SUEÑOS AMOR INFINITO Y TE PRESTO MI VOZ. Por otra parte los reconocimientos que ha recibido FANTASIA TV EL

PROGRAMA, POR FIN EL FIN , PREMIOS HAYEK INTERNACIONAL MERITO HUMANITARIO, RECONOCIMIENTO COMO CANTANTE EL PATRONATO OAXAQUEÑO DE CULTURA POPULAR A.C., AGRADECIMIENTO EN EL PROGRAMA EL LAVADIARIO, RECONOCIMIENTO ASOCIACION NACIONAL DE LOCUTORES DE MEXICO A. C , GALARDONADO CON LA PRESEA RAY TICO DE LA COMUNIDAD COSTARRICENSE B. GALARDONADO EN LOS PREMIOS INMORTAL COMO CANTANTE DE MUSICA TROPICAL Ya radicado en México en el año 2017, se une a la agrupación "INTERSALSA ORQUESTA", donde tuvo la oportunidad de grabar varios sencillos en el cual está el promocional "DILE A ELLA", este tema fue escrito por el venezolano Wilmer Hernández y arreglo musical por el venezolano Taylor Aranguren.

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Nodal adaptado al género salsa, colaboraciones en feautiring en el proyecto "GIGANTES DE LA CUMBIA con la canción "UN SUEÑO " tema original de la agrupación "LOS ANGELES DE CHARLY" dueto con el cantante "JUAN SOLO" los sencillos donde ha estado involucrado Franky con su voz han sido temas alegres que han puesto a gozar al mundo entero, Franky Swing con su carisma, sabor y excelente voz le da ese toque autentico a cada canción que ha grabado.

Franky Swing en el 2018, nos presentó su nuevo sencillo titulado "DAME UNA OPORTUNIDAD", letra y música de Francisco Figuera y arreglos de Mauricio Jiménez, contando con la participación de Dante Vargas en la trompeta, esta canción llego para quedarse en genero salsa y así seguir dando alegría rumba y sabor al público internacional.

Todos en algún momento de nuestra vida hemos cometido errores, que quizás, hayan lastimado los sentimientos de alguien, puede ser a tu pareja, un amigo(a), o en cualquier situación de la vida donde estén involucrados los seres que apreciamos, y al reconocer que hemos fallado buscamos el perdón y tratar de enmendar el error, hacer lo posible por colocarse en el lugar de la otra persona y sentir su dolor.

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esta ocasión viene con el tema ”SABOR A NADA” una propuesta bien interesante, este arreglo lo hizo en Venezuela de la mano de Wuilmer Herrera, donde se plasmó un concepto fresco para seguir dándole buena música al público internacional, cabe destacar que la letra y música de este sencillo, va de la mano del compositor venezolano Jhon Semeco.

Sabor a Nada así se llama el nuevo sencillo de Franky Swing, este sencillo trata de esos amores que no se consuman, donde hay promesas que no se cumplen, amores que quedan a la deriva y que no logran tener una historia, amor sin color sin sabor, de eso trata este gran sencillo de el gran interprete Venezolano Franky Swing que poco a poco sigue dando alegría a Latinoamérica.

Si quieres saber más de Franky Swing te invito a seguirlo en todas sus redes sociales Contactos: Frank Figuera:+52 155-6444-2153 / 55-7410-5180 Twitter: @franky_swing Instagram: @FRANKY_SWING Fan page Facebook: Franky Swing Youtube: Franky_swing Rebernation: Franky Swing Pag Web: www.frankyswing.com Email: Produccionescontracara@gmail.com

LatinAmerica / Costa Rica / San Jose

Karina Bernales

LA BODEGUITA DEL MEDIO, COSTA RICA Uno de los locales reconocidos y más famosos es la “La Bodeguita del Medio” en la Habana, Cuba y en San José de Costa Rica. “La Bodeguita del Medio” se bautizó oficialmente fue en la casa Martínez el 26 de Abril de 1950. Cabe destacar que la original Bodeguita del Medio se encuentra en Empedrado 207, la Habana Vieja a escasos 40 metros de la cátedra de la Habana.

Actualmente uno de ellos presenta buena música en vivo y sus excelentes mojitos y esto se debe a que este restaurante cubano sea el más famoso del mundo por ser el creador del auténtico Mojito.

El horario de apertura es de 12 del mediodía hasta las 12:00 de la medianoche, eso depende de la afluencia de los clientes que halla en ese momento.

Para mayor información contactar a:

Este restaurante proporciona a sus visitantes comida cubana de excelente calidad; y la entrada a la Bodeguita es gratis; es el lugar ideal para disfrutar de unas excelentes tardes y noches llenas de sabor, donde la música es en vivo con un ambiente cubano inmejorable, en pocas palabras, un ambiente muy alegre y con un verdadero sabor latino.

Teléfonos: +506 2255 8383 Ubicación: 200 Sur BCR Paseo Colon, San José, Costa Rica Correo: laura@onecr.com Facebook: LaBodeguitadelMedioCostaRica www.facebook.com/LaBodeguitadelMedioCosta Rica/ Instagram: labodeguitadelmediocr International Salsa Magazine

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Jose Pérez

PORQUE TAMBIEN DESDE CASA SE PUEDE COMPETIR CON EL VENEZUELA ES LATINA El Venezuela es latina preparo un adelanto de su edición 2020 para ser disfrutada en línea, apoyándose en las redes sociales todo el que desee puede ser parte de la competencia o del publico espectador.

Desde el año 2007 el Venezuela es Latina nació como un evento competitivo que buscaba innovar y abrir un nuevo camino a las competencias de baile en Venezuela, de allí que desde su nacimiento, el evento logro captar las miradas de muchos al presentarse con nuevas ideas, desde las divisiones de los competidores en nuevas ideas, desde las divisiones de los competidores en categorías hasta con el surgir de show en conjunto con los mejores bailarines y academias del país.

A partir de su primera entrega en agosto del 2007 y hasta la última en seguidilla en el 2017 este evento logro acostumbrar a cientos de personas a grandes momentos, costumbre que se mantiene para esta nueva edición. Llega a su 12va jornada, luego de una parada de dos años en su anual transcurrir, para este 2020 han preparado un show de regreso, apoyado en el eslogan, una tradición regresa y queremos verte bailar, este gran evento busca renovar un poco los sistemas de competencias que constantemente se desarrollan en la hermosa Venezuela, desde cambios en algunas categorías hasta innovaciones en otras de ellas, debemos estar preparados para todo lo que podría mostrarnos este gran evento.

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Por ahora han adelantado un abre bocas con una competencia On Line por la tan famosa red social Instagram, destacada por la etiqueta #CompiteEnCasa, esta idea busca abrir un canal de competencia para todos los bailarines principiantes que desde sus casas pueden colgar un video demostrando sus capacidades en el estilo libre para ganar un premio en metรกlico adicional de otras sorpresas de survenir de baile, todo apoyado con grandes patrocinantes.

Para ser parte de esta competencia los interesados deben buscar toda la informaciรณn contenida en su cuenta en instagram @vzlaeslatina adicional de

revisar la cotizaciรณn del premio diariamente en @enviostenerife el patrocinante oficial y sumarse a esta iniciativa de quedarse en casa pero aprovechar el tiempo para competir.

No dejes de seguirle los pasos a esta gran iniciativa y se parte del jurado calificador.

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LatinAmerica / Argentina / Buenos Aires

Jose Pérez

SAOKO LATINO EL RINCON LATINO DEL MUNDO

La radio salsera y timbera de América del sur sigue avanzando en su proyecto de poner a bailar a cualquier persona en todos los rincones del mundo.

Saoko Latino es la emisora radial por internet de mayor crecimiento en América, desde su sede de transmisión en Buenos aires en Argentina y hasta su control maestro en Tenerife España, sus dos creadores siguen apostando a esta gran iniciativa musical que por más de 3 años siguen creciendo.

Esta emisora de géneros Latino-Caribeños produce programas interactivos con locutores de primera línea, profesionales de la música que incursionan en diseñar propuestas con un contenido ideal para los amantes de la música latina. Entre sus objetivos principales esta crear un espacio dedicado al público amante de estos géneros caribeños, fortalecer la música y la cultura caribeña a nivel mundial, extender los horizontes de la radio latina en el mundo, entre tantas líneas de desarrollo que buscan impactar en ser el número 1 en el ranking de emisoras por la internet.

Su trabajo llega a tus manos a través de su portal web www.saokolatino.com o por medio de su App disponible con el nombre Saoko Latino, desde estos canales pueden deleitarlos con su gran contenido musical, disponible las 24 56

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horas del día los 7 días de la semana, sin interrupciones para que no dejes de escucharla.

Desde este mes de Abril incursionan en un nuevo programa llamado Timba timbero de la mano de su gran moderador Ronny Peinado el tan famoso @DjTimbao.

El mencionado programa busca en 2 horas abordar temas de gran importancia en el mundo timbero, el espectacular géneros musical cubano, desde donde deleitan a sus oyentes con estrenos de los artistas más reconocidos de la palestra cubana, los más nuevos representantes de esta línea musical, desarrollo de temas de opinión, informativos y muchos más, todo desarrollado con la única intensión de hacerlos disfrutar de lo que más nos gusta, la música cubana.

Diariamente desde las 3:00pm hora de Colombia, 9:00pm España y 5:00pm de Argentina puedes sintonizar este gran programa, ser parte de la participación por su chat en vivo a través de su sitio web o su App, de igual forma puedes localizarlos por el Itunes para los seguidores de la línea Apple, todos pueden tener acceso a la iniciativa musical del momento en la web.

Ahora no dudes en sintonizarla y dejarte llevar por su gran contenido musical, es hora de disfrutar de la mejor música.

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D i rec to r y S es e r i b ó Q u it o Subsuelo Chito y Giron 12, Av. Gral. Ignacio de Veintimilla 325, Quito 170143, Ecuador Teléfono 2563598 / www.seseribo.com.ec

R a nc ho Gari bal di De la Clínica Marcial Fallas 800 metros sur, San José, Desamparados, 10312, Costa Rica +506 2259 1503 / www.ranchogaribaldi.net/ Rancho Garibaldi, Salón de baile, Restaurante y Bar , contamos con las mejores orquestas y grupos del momento

Ma mbo S o n D a n c e C e n t e r Vía 210, San José, San Antonio de Desamparados, Costa Rica +506 2218 9797 / www.mambosondc.com/wp/ Academia especializada en Salsa (on 2), Bachata, Cha cha y mucho más...

La Bo de g ui t a de l Sur Soriano 840, 11100 Montevideo, Departamento de Montevideo, Uruguay +598 99 009465 / www.labodeguitadelsur.com.uy Club de salsa · Discoteca y club nocturno

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Di re c to r y Azu ca r C l u b Cu b a n o Rua Doutor Mario Ferraz, 423, Sao Paulo, Brasil www.facebook.com/azucarclubcubano Desde el año 2000, es la primera casa cubana en Sao Paulo, el club salsero mas exitoso, para bailar y pasar un rato agradable.

Salso teca Clu b Sal sa B rava Santa Isabel 0305 Las Condes - Santiago de Chile +56 2 2222 0506 / www.salsabrava.cl Salsoteca Salsa Brava un gran lugar para venir a bailar y disfrutar

E l Toq u e C im a rró n Perú 571; San Telmo.Capital Federal..San Telmo, Buenos Aires Argentina +54 9 11 3827-7786 / www.fb.com/ElToqueCimarron 1er Salón de Baile para Conciertos de Salsa en la Ciudad de Buenos Aires

Azuc ar Abast o Avenida Corrientes 3330, 1192 Buenos Aires, Argentina 54 11 4865-3103 / www.azucarsalsa.com/ Desde el principio la premisa principal fue la de ser verdaderos en lo que se ofrece, como la música, tragos, ambiente y trato personalizado por sus dueños

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