Oliver has worked with the well known Australian film director Baz Luhrman assisting with Latin choreography for the recent film 'Moulin Rouge'. It was Oliver and his partner who were captured on international television screens, leading the "Americas" segment out onto the field in the Olympic Opening Ceremonies Sydney He danced in and was the choreographer for the routines performed at the Annual West Coast Salsa Congress in Los Angeles, in , , and as well as the Zurich Salsa Congress He was a founding member of the original 'Rueda Dance Group' introducing Rueda to Sydney in and was one of the instigators of Linear Style Salsa in Swing Latino from Cali Colombia have demonstrated this over the past few years in the World Salsa Championships placing always in the top 3 rankings every year.
He has shown the path for not only his students to salsa domination but has shown the world how beautiful the Colombian style can be as demonstrated in some of the following videos. Sorry for the delay, enjoy the vids by www. Orlando has earned a reputation as a city that loves salsa, and in Disney, we have found a perfect partner. The four-day event is expected to bring together winning couples and groups from different salsa competitions throughout the world. Holding the Third Annual World Salsa Championship in Orlando also offers the possibility of linking the popular vacation destination to an unprecedented salsa event, a well-known musical and dancing genre.
He has garnered an esteemed reputation within the entertainment industry as the Bill Graham of Latin Entertainment. Choosing any one of these congresses, you will find an amazing inspiration to not only continue your salsa journey but to make it a life committment that not even I myself ever imagined. Please find below a list of Salsa Congresses for this year. Congresses around the world.
I feel privileged to present to our readers a bit of history about this amazing group of "seasoned" and extremely talented musicians, who previously had their fans and audiences "dancin' in the streets", approximately 28 years ago, before retiring from professional performances in , for the first time! George Rodriguez and New Swing Sextet were pretty much done with performing and were basically leading "normal" lives with families, raising children and running their own businesses, when George received the call from a good friend pleading with him to help him out by playing at an event.
The reply was a polite, "thanks, but no thanks, we're not together anymore The rest as we say, is history. The group reunited, and began performing again. If you've ever been influenced by or simply been attracted to the magic of "vibes" such as in renditions by Lionel Hampton or Cal Tjader who truly made an impression in my own discovery of Latin Jazz , then I guarantee that you're going to love "Back On the Streets" and New Swing Sextet.
Listening to the tracks over and over I was reminded of the many times that we as parents tell our children to walk and not run, to stop, look and listen. Those lessons also contained inner lessons that taught me to slow down, to stop and "smell the roses", enjoy life, grasp the beauty as it passes you by, don't miss a minute of it, because once it's gone, that's it! Time, the one thing we can never, ever get back. Hving learned to appreciate those lessons, I want to share that this is one album that you will most definitely NOT want to rush through. This one is one bad ass mother of a recording that hits the very core of the heart and what most Salsa aficionados will call "home.
It was a time where music was an integral part of growing up and music appreciation was taught right down the street on th. Where everyone knew everyone else and where you went to school with Tito, Johnny or Alfredo. It's also a statement proclaiming "We're Back! Can you feel it? I'm there, front stage, starry eyed and open-mouthed in awe of being in the presence of such talented artists.
All I can do is swing my head to and fro, close my eyes and my body sways to the rhythm of clave. Each track has it's own heartbeat. What a wonderful way to express all that is good in life. Personally, the vibes touches yet another part of that inner musician that yearns in my own soul to come forth.
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It is not only the beauty of music that fills me emotionally, but the beauty and the love that went into the creation of the music, that same love and passion resonate in every note played. You'll hear it and you'll feel it. But the above comments come from the heart of this musician, who turned out to be a Lady Dj! If it is true that "the Artist creates the music and the Dj delivers the message" then it is with an immense sense of pride and I so willingly accept the responsibility of getting this message to the masses! I love this CD and I knw without a shadow of a doubt that it's going to be very successful!
I think you'll be pleasantly surprised. Bravo New Swing Sextet!! Here's hoping that your second retirement is a long way off! Congratulations and welcome again to being Remember to come back and visit their page for news on where to purchase the cd. All of these musicians are from either New York or Puerto Rican descent.
At least for the dancers. Otherwise , great to listen to. About getting these songs, without breaking any laws, you can find these songs through www. You can also go to the Faniarecords. First is a classic from Fania in Zaire , then another one at the famous Cheetah Club in New York, and thirdly Hectors final concert that he dismisses himself from his public.
Below are some translations to the lyrics for El Cantante as well. But nowhere in the review was salsa mentioned. Hector personally announces his last performance as he is not returning and that he is going to die. He wants to thank everyone his public. Yo, soy el cantante Que hoy han venido a escuchar Lo mejor, del repertorio A ustedes voy a brindar Y canto a la vida De risas y penas De Momentos malos Y de cosas buenas Vinieron a divertirse Y pagaron en la puerta No hay tiempo para tristezas Vamos cantante comienza!
Me paran, siempre en la calle Mucha gente que comenta "Oye Hector! Hoy te dedico, mis mejores pregones! Si no me quieren en vida, cuando muera no me lloren! Yo te canto de la vida, olvida tus penas y tus dolores! Yo soy el cantante, vamo' a celebrar, no quiero tristezas lo mios es cantar, cantar! Oh le lo la laaa, a la laa laaa! Lo le lo la le lo la le la laaa laaaa! The real story was about Hector fighting the obstacles of a non-supportive industry that took advantage of entertainers with his charisma and talent.
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Instead they did another movie about two Puerto Rican junkies. The impact of drugs in the entertainment industry is nothing new; look at Britney Spears, Lindsay Lohan and Whitney Houston today. I think Hector deserves the recognition the movie pretended to give him. However, as someone who advised the producers, it's painfully obvious that they didn't understand what made him so important. It was the music. It was his talent. They didn't understand or respect the true importance of this music to people around the world. It's difficult to comprehend how two individuals who are in the music business like Marc and Jennifer are not aware of the damage and the consequences of promoting only the negative side of our Latin music culture.
I was disappointed that there wasn't a minimal effort to correct what I felt were serious chronological and factual errors. Similarly, the wrong story was told in The Capeman with disastrous economic consequences. After the premier of El Cantante in Puerto Rico there was several statements of protest by people who had supported and participated in the project until they saw it. Their complaints were not about sour grapes or J-lo and Marc bashing but from a sense of betrayal and disappoinment. We are all invested in the world that this movie represents. For many of us the hope of our story finally being told sank into the horizon with the final version of this film.
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When was the last time someone saw a great movie and posted something about it? I totally respect the comments of Willie Colon and Milton Cardona posted below and agree with what they said. But the reality is, unless Willie Colon or Milton Cardona were producing the movie, they don't have much say about the content they provided. It is unfortunate their input wasn't used as much as they and many others would have hoped. There is another Hector Lavoe movie being produced for these reasons and that is great!
People took action on what they didn't like and they are trying to do Hector a little more justice. YES Let's get that out of the way There were plenty of areas in the movie that needed improvement. First is the drug use Most bios may have a sentence or two about his drug use and that's it. That's a good thing because we want to hear about the positives.
At the same time, it leaves the majority not knowing that Hector was heavily addicted to drugs. When these people see the movie, it comes as a 'shock' that he was "SUCH" a drug addict. Through interviews and research, many will tell you that what was seen in the movie was in fact the truth. Should they have emphasized it as much, probably not Let's think about this for a minute As soon as word got out that Marc and J-LO were doing the movie, there was immediate criticism Interestingly, I didn't hear about or see a movie from those who criticized, made about Hector.
I am talking about musicians with money and influence with the potential to make a movie of this magnitude Nope no movie from them, but plenty of criticism. Brings us back to "want something done, do it yourself" Cliche yes but it's the reality. Going back to Marc and J-Lo Wait, let me think back to another recent movie with the same credits Is it a negative portrayal of latinos? I don't disagree one bit. Can't say that was the case before this movie. In addition, I can't tell you how many non-spanish speaking supporters of Lavoe loved the translation within the songs during the movie.
A famous quote that I have heard following the movie "I always sang the lyrics but didn't know what he was saying or what he was singing about. Just more info to keep you better informed. Aside from the historical and controversial aspects, I thought the movie looked good. This wasn't a low budget independent film with a chippy chop editing job. It was quality and I wouldn't expect anything less than with J-Lo producing it. Will I buy the DVD? Damm right, cause who knows when the next time a latino decides to step up and make a movie about one of our great legends?
The highly anticipated new Spanish Harlem Orchestra release is here, and it's a salsa blitzkrieg. With special guest Paul Simon who sings on the last track. Complete review to follow shortly. COM Song titles include: Three Kings Day is celebrated on January 6th, twelve days after Christmas. It is often viewed as the last day of the Christmas season the end of the 12 days of Christmas. January 6 is called Epiphany and is traditionally the day in which the Magi arrived bearing gifts for the Christ child. Even to this day in Hispanic countries throughout the world, January 6 is the day that children receive their Christmas gifts, in commemoration of the Magi's visit.
For centuries Puerto Rican children have celebrated Los Reyes in the same manner as their grandparents did when they were children. Come on now folks. A Latino film currently shooting, written by, directed by and starring Latinos?! You know we was gonna get our hands on this script! That is what Latinoreview. I liked her before the megalomania and the tabloid fodder life style kicked in.
Another thing I found annoying that she was trying really damn hard to pass for a blanquita and play all these white roles and bleaching her hair blond and such. But I always held out hope that maybe one day she would go back to her Nuyorican roots and rock a role big time and play a hardcore Latina character that would best showcase her acting ability. My prayers have been answered. The role of Puchi is very hardcore that requires an actress with some chops to pull it off.
You will see Jennifer in a light never seen before. If she pulls it off as written, we are talking acting awards again. Puchi is the role she was born to play. The character of Puchi is a very tragic figure. The buzz that I am reading online from the jodido gossip mongers are quite disturbing and completely unfair and unfounded. A lot of it was quite racist too. That is why I tracked this script down. I wanted to see this for myself. Latino Films at the studio level, at least those films made for U. Hispanic audiences are far and few between and come around only a handful of times every couple of years.
For example, I absolutely loved Cronicas, an excellent film, but because it was subtitled, Latinos in America avoided it like the plague hence why it only made k at the box office. El Cantante deserves a fair shot. Ignore all that shit and go see and support this film. Many people consider him to be the greatest Puerto Rican singer of our time.
She leaves the apartment and goes to where the old Fania Records headquarters was for an interview. The first set pictures from Hollywood Tuna shows an older Puchi in front of an electronics store, right before she enters Fania Records as she looks across at Madison Square Garden and reminisces. Our life was like a dream. The next scene takes us back and shows us how Puchi held it down.
She tells her son TITO on the way out that she expects him home when she returns. Puchi and Cookie leave the high-rise apartment building and enter a waiting limo. The limo takes them down to another world full of junkies and predators on the trash-ridden streets of Losiada on 9th street and Avenue C.
It was old fashioned love. It was good, it was bad, it was beautiful. Puchi passes a line of junkies and another lookout guy and makes it all the way up to the shooting gallery on the 2nd floor. Three unshaven, stoned men, dressed in dirty sweat suits, sit on a couch, one wearing sunglasses. The table in front of them is covered in drug gear.
Just a tad surprised. The limo flies uptown. Off comes the stinky running jacket. Out comes an electric shaver, hairbrush, toothbrush. In an arena hallway, people rush down a long corridor. As he turns, he sees what awaits him: They stand up for him as he shuffles to center stage. The BAND goes into second gear as he continues to sing. He takes a glance off stage, to the wings, he sees Puchi. He smiles at her. He kicks off the first verse of: The Puerto Rican flag spreads out in the balcony. And that is just the first seven pages!
Boricuas young and old are gonna lose their mind when this movie opens. What this script does is take you back to the bygone era when salsa was king in New York City during the 60s and 70s. John Ortiz is a highly underrated talented performer so I know he is gonna rock the role of Colon. Hopefully the chemistry between these two will rival that of Mr. In closing, El Cantante is both a Greek tragedy and a love story.
Oh, and the songs are here too and integrated into the script. So go check out this film when it hits the screen. For the Latinos, it is required viewing. I have never done that. I simply hunted the script down and took a look at it for myself out of genuine curiosity. Leave everything at the door that the tabloids say about Marc and Jennifer and go into this movie with an open mind - I think you will be genuinely surprised. The production is halfway through shooting. Best of luck to Leon Ichaso and the filmmakers.
I am excitedly waiting to see the final product. Look for my review of the final film here at Latinoreview later in the year. Little Alex is in the middle of course at the age of 4!! This is a major lost for the salsa community. David provided me with an opportunity to write a regular column in his magazine and was very inspirational and supportive towards my own magazine endeavors.
David was truly a great man and will be sorely missed. If you are having trouble viewing this message, please go to http: He has been performing as far back as He performed, directed, choreographed or help choreograph routines for these groups until he retired from performing in David has also been a mambo instructor since , teaching private lessons, at the Mambo Society and at the Fazil Dance Studio before opening his Starlite Dance Studio in Melendez has dedicated himself to passing on his love of dance to our future generation.
He has created the Starlite Dance Studio as a means of giving back to the community, to teach children about their Latin culture, to help keep youth off the streets and help focus their energies into some more positive. DJ D, for those who dont know you, can you tell us where you're from and how you became one of Boston's best DJs? I started to really get into Latin music while in college. While at Northeastern, I decided to start my own Latin radio show since there was no form of Latin music at the college station.
La Rumba, my radio show, focused mainly on Salsa music. During this time I was still doing the occasional college party, night club and Weddings. It was at the station and through these other gigs where I gained a following. Some of these other gigs were quite an adventure. I really paid my dues. After graduating college, I started to work for a few local Audio Visual companies where I gained technical experience. I started to do the local night club circuit and things were going well. Boston at this time had no real Latin Club or venue.
There were some places that played some Salsa early on in the evening then it went into club music for the remainder of the night. I had out-grown the club scene and started to embrace Salsa. I started listening to anything I could get my hands on. I had a fairly decent collection at this time but was always on the lookout for more. His music really showed me the way. At first, I was not sure it would work since it had not been attempted before. But over time, the night grew and more places started opening up as a result and the rest is history. Not to put you on the spot but Boston has some other great DJs.
What did it take to earn the reputation and following that you have despite all the competition? I know many of them personally and have worked with almost all of them. To me, competition is healthy; it definitely moves me to do my best and keeps music and events fresh. Transitioning myself to the Salsa community was challenging for me at first for two reasons. First, most of the people that followed me at that time, knew I played an all Latin music format.
They were not used to me playing all Salsa sets at these new venues. Overtime, I convinced them that I could do both and in the process introduced some people to a new musical experience. I have always been into the musical and technical aspect of the scene. They are really amazing. So, I had to really hone my skills to catch-up to my counterparts. I like to take my audience on a musical ride during my sets. I do that by playing some old classics interspersed with a few new tracks here and there. For me the audience has to be into the ride as well. My thing is to get people moving through Salsa.
I love it when I play a particular song and someone comments to me: Then I know I have accomplished my goal. I try to play music that not everyone is too familiar with. I feel it is more interesting to open the audience to new tastes, artists and rhythms. The first time I heard you play was at the Boston Congress a few years back. What you are your feelings on Salsa Congresses and the direction they have gone?
I do understand how difficult and stressful it is to put one these huge events together. The idea of the congress is to promote and celebrate the dance, music and culture. I believe, sometimes, we can forget the focus and purpose and get caught-up in the politics and micro-management of these events. I am not exactly sure what can be done to make things work better? I do know that Boston has come a long way and it would be a shame to lose the ability to have any future congress.
If you wanted to dance Salsa, you had to wait for the first few songs at a local club and that was it. Now, we have multiple nights, venues, special events, media coverage, etc. That was unheard a few years ago. There were never any events specifically geared to Salseros. Ultimately, everyone benefits from these Congresses. How do you feel about this and what do you think will happen to some of the older music?
When I heard about this I was initially very excited and skeptical. I was excited because it meant that this historically important label was going to live on.
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Fania is so important to Latin music aficionados because it was the launching pad for most of the major Salsa legends. If it had gone under, I believe most of this music would have been lost to time for ever. This would have been a terrible dis-service to the many legendary and influential artists that have recorded with Fania. To lump together a greatest hits package would not cover all of the great music that these artists have recorded over the years.
To my surprise, EMusica have actually kept true to the original Fania Label and its recordings. They have re-released many of the older, more obscure, titles as well as their main artists. They have also included information on artists and the recordings from people who part of the original recordings themselves.
This means this music and its history will live on through a new generation. Hopefully, there will be a greater appreciation for this wonderful music by an all new audience. EMusica has done an excellent job and I hope they continue. I personally feel that DJs are underrated in the grand scheme of salsa events. Promoters tend to focus on a group or performance that lasts for 5 minutes as oppossed to the DJ who is keeping the crowd going all night. What do you think about this and what can be done to give DJs the recognition they deserve? I have been fortunate to work with many great promoters and clubs that have treated me very well.
I know there are some people and places where this is not the case. This is such an awful generalization because a true DJ puts more into a performance than the physical ability to press play.
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A true DJ listens to, understands his music and respects his audience. A true DJ has to have the ability to read his crowd and multi-task different factors at an event. A good DJ will practice and familiarize himself with his music for that event. I understand that promoters and performers have many responsibilities on a chaotic performance night.
It is still no reason to forget about your DJ. Their talents and efforts to keep the party moving should not be overshadowed. Again, this has rarely happened to me, I feel that is due to the family-like Salsa community we have here in Boston. My only recommendation to the people, who put these events together, is to communicate with the DJ before, during and after the event. Make sure everything is spelled out before hand. Respect and communication sound like such simple things but end up being forgotten through the course of an event. So many problems can be avoided by just talking or reviewing things before the event begins.
I want to thank you again for doing this interview. Is there anything else you would like to share with our readers? To everyone reading, I welcome and invite you to come visit Boston and check out our Salsa scene. First and foremost, thank you for giving www. You have been a pertinent figure in the Houston Salsa scene for a while.
For those who may not know you can you tell us how you got into salsa dancing? I decided to pick up salsa dancing as a hobby in med school in New Jersey after seeing some great salsa dancing while on spring break in Puerto Rico and as an outlet from the rigors of school. The music reminded me of the same rhythms I used to hear as a kid playing the drums in church as a kid in Nigeria. It later became an addiction. You recently started your own dance company Mambo Poseido.
What prompted this move? After dancing salsa for 6 years I was beginning to get bored of going to the same clubs every week and seeing the same people all the time. I decided to take up a new challenge to make salsa fun for me again. I have always been known as a social dancer and performing is very new to me, so performing and choreography is a very fun and exciting challenge to me.
I get a unique kind of high from performing on stage that is very different from social dancing. I also started my group to help further promote mambo dancing in the south. In addition to dancing salsa you also DJ, how did this come about? Again it also came out of the frustration of hearing the same 15 songs at every salsa club.
I am an avid latin music and video collector and there are literally thousands of great salsa songs that you never hear in clubs or performances. How involved are you with salsa promotions in the Houston scene? I am very involved in salsa promotions in Houston. I am usually involved directly or indirectly in promoting most of the major salsa events in Texas. Many people that know you, may not know that you are practising Physician. Can you talk a little bit about your life outside of salsa as a doctor and your specialty?
Well I have been practising as a General Internist for about a year and half now. I work for a teaching hospital that trains residents and medical students. I enjoy practising medicine and teaching medicine because it gives me a unique sense of satisfaction and reward for helping to alleviate suffering.
I also work in the emergency room 3 to 4 times a month. I was actually the official doctor for the NY and Texas Congresses in the past. How do you balance life as a doctor with your salsa endeavors? Its easy, I just manage my time very efficiently and many times sacrifice sleep. What can the salsa scene expect from Ike in the next 5 years? Promoting bigger events, introducing you to different music as a DJ, and growing as a dancer. Thank you very much Johnny for this honor and I want you know that you have always been one of my inspirations as a dancer and an entepreneur.
Keep up the good work. I leave everyone with this quote! Dance is your pulse, your heartbeat, your breathing. It's the rhythym of your life. Its the expression in time and movement, in happiness, joy, sadness and envy. First and foremost thank you for granting lavozmagazine. You have been a member of the Santo Rico Pro team for several years. This is arguably one of the best salsa performance groups in the world. What type of impact has performing with Santo Rico had on your life? Well first I want to start by thanking you for this opportunity.
Being a part of Santo Rico for the past 3 years has been an incredible experience. Regardless of the metamorphosis it has gone through throughout the years I am proud to say that Santo Rico has been able to maintain its reputation of being one of the best salsa performance groups in the world. And to be a part of that still amazes me to this day. Tomas pushes you past your self imposed limit, and I am honestly grateful for that.
How has this contributed to your tremendous salsa dancing abilities? CC was very creative and wanted to incorporate anything from rumba to belly dancing into her choreographies, so she tried to train her dancers in as many forms of dance as possible. Can you talk about your dance performance experience at the Apollo Theater in ; Along with any other pertinent dance experiences unrelated to salsa? That was so long ago.
I started dancing late in life with a group of friends in High School. I was a back up dancer for a talented friend who had signed to a small record company. We did little showcases for about a year including the Puerto Rican Festival and the Apollo Theatre, both of which were a very big deal for us. Doing amateur shows like that is what got me into salsa dancing and prepared me for the stage. I remember participating in a talent show for a church youth group in Brooklyn, and one of the performances was a salsa performance.
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We will make 3 different types of tarts, each that celebrate and embrace the Challenge your fitness level with these variety-set high-intensity workouts that utilize various equipment and your bodyweight. All boot camps consist of a mix of cardio and strength training An interval-style fast-paced workout that combines boxing and kickboxing drills with strength and cardio intervals.
We think learning about African cultures, geography, history, and scenery will be a relevant educational experience," the authors say. A fun and exciting read, "The Adventures of Zumba and Rumba: Book Three - The Quest to Find Their Mother" has a universal appeal to readers from 8 to 12 years old, showcasing action-packed adventure stories in a place filled with suspense and challenging issues. Alan Brooks; Ruby A. About the Author G. Alan Brooks and his grandchildren have worked together for years to create a series of stories about Zumba and Rumba: He is the grandfather of four children.
Two live in New York City, and two live in Miami. He lives in Miami with his wife.