14th Salsa Congreso
Tomado de Latin Beat Magazine y adjustado por MySalsaCongress.com
febrero y abril 2012
Luis Enrique. Crédito...Latin Beat Magazine Archivos
Albert Torres Productions announced the schedule of the upcoming 14th Annual Los Angeles Salsa Congress & Bachata Room hosted by Island Touch. This annual salsa and bachata-dancing extravaganza has become a Los Angeles tradition and the most anticipated salsa event of this city. Scheduled to take place May 24 through May 27, 2012 at The Westin Bonaventure Hotel in Downtown Los Angeles. A Pre-Congress Party featuring local favorites Johnny Polanco y su Conjunto Amistad will take place on Thursday, (location to be announced), headlining the event will be two salsa artists with over 21 million hits on YouTube: Oscar D'León, "El Leon de la Salsa," and his Orchestra performing on Friday, May 25. In addition, two-time Grammy Award winner Luis Enrique, "El Principe de la Salsa," and his orchestra will take the stage on Saturday, May 26. El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico commonly known as "El Gran Combo", will headline the finale of this year's event on Sunday, May 27. Over 3,000 dancers from more than 40 countries are scheduled to participate at this year's event; plus special dance workshops by Eddie Torres, Griselle Ponce, Johnny Vázquez, and Tito & Tamara, among many others - plus local and international DJs. Three large rooms will be available for social dancing / salsa / bachata / kizomba & zouck / pop / hip-hop / animation / hustle, and much more. Daily pool parties will also take place. Come and see the best dancers from all corners of the world. Get your full event pass by contacting atevents@gmail.com or by visiting www.mysalsacongress.com. Discount room rates are still available at The Westin Bonaventure Hotel through www.mysalsacongress.com or call (310) 445-9705.
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The L.A. Salsa Music Seminar (directed by three-time Grammy winner Oscar Hernández) is a four-day (May 22-25, 2012) intensive individual and group instruction that aims to provide the students participating with the training and tools necessary to play and perform as part of a salsa band. Hosted by Albert Torres Productions and headed by pianist, arranger, producer Oscar Hernández, classes will be taught by some of the top musicians in the Latin music scene. Instruments include piano, bass, trumpet, sax/flute, trombone, percussion (timbal, congas and bongos), vocals, and salsa music arranging. Classes will be held at the Westin Bonaventure Hotel in Downtown Los Angeles. Application deadline is April 1, 2012. Basic music knowledge is required. To register, more information and fees, visit yapiano1@mac.com or call (310) 445-9705. This special music educational seminar ties in with the 14th Annual Los Angeles Salsa Congress & Bachata Room event, making the city of Los Angeles the world's "Salsa Mecca" for an entire week. Salsa lovers, Los Angeles is the place to be in May 2012!
Happenings around town in February: Direct from Puerto Rico, "El Caballero de la Salsa" Gilberto Santa Rosa will be performing at The Conga Room in Downtown L.A. on February 2nd.
Yari Moré and his Orchestra perform at the Center Stage Theatre in Fontana on February 2nd.
Chino Espinosa y Los Dueños del Son will be at Steven's Steakhouse on February 2nd.
Louie Cruz Beltran Latin Jazz Band will be at Vitello's in Studio City on Thursday, February 9th.
Celebrate Valentine's Day early at Ortega 120 in Redondo Beach with 2 Hombres on February 11, 2012. Great food, over 120 different tequilas, plus music and dancing.
Son Mayor performs at the Center Stage Theatre in Fontana on February 16th. La Palabra will be at The Granada in the city of Alhambra on February 24th. Multi-Grammy winner Spanish Harlem Orchestra will be in town February 17, 2012 performing at The Granada in the city of Alhambra as part of this year's Valentine's week celebration.
If you are looking for the Los Angeles underground club music scene, check out Little Temple in the Silverlake area of Santa Monica Boulevard. L.A.'s hottest DJs and local bands party nightly (Wednesdays through Sundays) and you never know who is going to make a guest appearance. Currently "Resident Fridays" features R&B, Old Skool, Latin, Bachata, and Reggae. "Irie Sundays" is Reggae, Dancehall, Soca, Punta, Cumbia, and Merengue. Visit www.littletemple.com for a complete monthly calendar of events.
Please continue supporting all your local artists and their venues. Peace.
