Everyday Gift of Latin Music Concerts and Shows "When he heard the Cuban music, he was sold for life." Jamie Bernstein, about her father Leonard Bernstein.
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Josue Alvarado invites you to welcome EL SUPER TRIO on Saturday, March 20, 2010 from 8:00pm to 1:00am at the Ukrainian Hall, 961 Wethersfield Avenue, Hartford, CT 06114. Tickets can be purchased at music shop, El Palacio Musical, 569 Park St, Hartford 860-246-2020. Tickets $20 advanced purchase.
MON 3/8 Ritmo Latino w/Angel Arce presents....
Mon, Mar. 8 2010
Ritmo Latino Show and Monday Night Salsa Present Live on Stage. PETE VALENTIN - NEW GENERATION MUSIC - THE ICE FACTORY Come and enjoy a night of great live music
and dancing. All bands are live, plus after the bands enjoy the rest of
the evening with music by DJ ALEX. MIBAR Sport Lounge 1995 Park Street . Hartford near the West Hartford Town line.
Hope to see you there! FREE ADMISSION, NO COVER CHARGE . MUST BE 21 AND OVER. For more information contact Angel Arce (860) 888-1617 or email ritmolatino2008@hotmail.com
3/3 Wed - Red Cross Blood Drive at CRT
Wed, Mar. 3 2010
The Community Renewal Team, CRT,
at 55 Windsor St. Hartford from 1pm to 5:45pm is hosting a Blood Drive on March 3rd to thank the Red Cross for their
relief efforts for the victims of the earthquake in Haiti. In
Connecticut, approximately 4% of the total blood drive donor population
is Hispanic and approximately 2.2% is African-American. Since blood
types vary by ethnic groups both in terms of
major type categories (ABO types), as well as the presence of rare blood
types, an underepresentation of diverse population including African-American and Hispanics in the blood donation process poses a
significant challenge to the State's blood program and in meeting
hospitals' needs for key blood types.
Please call today and make an appointment or have all your questions answered about how to donate blood. Walk-ins are also welcome on Wednesday March 3, 2010 from 1pm to 5:45pm at 55 Windsor St., Hartford. For more info call 860-997-0823 and see you next Wednesday afternoon.
2/26 Asylum HIll Congregational Church Music Series Concert
CONGA BOP
Asylum Hill Congregational Church 814 Asylum Avenue, Hartford - 8pm
Ed Fast, band leader/percussion; Jim Hunt, trumpet; Chris Herbert,
tenor sax; Dan Campolieta, piano; Matt Dwonszyk, bass; Jorge Fuentes,
congas
Heat up a cold winter night with the hot sounds of Conga Bop. Featuring
drummer Ed Fast and AHCC staff members Jorge Fuentes and Dan
Campolieta, Conga Bop combines the harmony and sensibilities of
hard-bop with the rhythms of the Caribbean, producing an original and
vibrant sound that is Latin and jazz. Admission $20. For more information, please call 860-278-0785
Jazz on the Tube - Gonzalo Rubalcaba, Chick Corea, Rashaan Roland Kirk
The Connecticut Guitar Society brings LOS PANCHOS for two romantic Valentine Weekend performances. Tickets & information at 860-249-7041 or www.CTGuitar.org
2/11 ALTURAS DUO, Concerts @ Capital 7pm
Thu, Feb. 11 2010
Capital Community College,
Concerts@Capital is pleased to present the following music events for February, 2010:
Thursday, February 11, 2010: ALTURAS DUO, with Special Guest
7:00 p.m.
Centinel Hill Hall Auditorium, 11th Floor.
Tuesday, February 16, 2010:
Lunchtime Lecture Series:
Larry Alan Smith, Composer
12:00-1:00 p.m.
Centinel Hill Hall Auditorium, 11th Floor
Thursday, February 25, 2010:
The Uncanny Valley, percussion and cello duo
7:00 p.m.
Centinel Hill Hall Auditorium, 11th Floor.
All events are FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.
FREE PARKING available at the Columbus Boulevard Parking Lot, located approximately one and one-half blocks behind
Capital Community College. For more information please contact
Arthur Hernandez, Associate Professor,
Music Program Coordinator,
Capital Community College,
950 Main Street
Hartford, CT 06103.
(860) 906-5039
FAX: (860) 906-5009
New CD by JOSE GONZALEZ Y BANDA CRIOLLA
Sun, Feb. 7 2010
Jose Gonzalez “The Best Kids Songs” – Bilingual. NEW RELEASE- 2010! Jose Gonzalez and Banda Criolla. See/hear this bestselling CD here! If you are an Educator or Parent you will definitely love this new Bilingual collection of classic kids’ songs! It will become your kids favorite CD! This special bilingual collection of the most popular kids’ songs (Spanish and English) is a festive delight for children ages 2-8. The songs were selected by Elementary School children as their favorite song and dance choices.
NOW! Salsa Con Huertas Classes and DVD's
Tue, Feb. 2 2010
SALSA CON HUERTAS ...Tuesdays Barca's Tapas . Beginners 6:30-7:30pm . Intermdiate 7:45-8:45pm . Wednesdays La Casona Restaurant . $80 for 11 weeks or $10 per session . Contact Joey Huertas now...you need to start before the third class on Feb 2nd . Free Salsa lessons Saturday nights at La Casona with Joey Huertas. $10 DVD's Available Beginners and Intermediate 860-208-1654 . jhuertas73@hotmail.com
The People of Haiti Need Help. Two Ways to Help!
Tue, Jan. 12 2010
The RED CROSS accepts $10 donations when you text "HAITI" to 90999.
AND
Wyclef Jean's Yele Charity accepts $5 donations when you text "YELE" to 501501.
The money will be charged to your next cell phone bill.
JANUARY FRIDAYS - TITO ORTIZ Y SON BORINCANO musica tipica . Tata's Restaurant . Wallingford . 6-9pm SATURDAYS - LOS TROVADORES DE AMERICA mariachis . Los Mariachis Bar & Grill . Wallingford . 6-9pm SUNDAYS - LOS TROVADORES DE AMERICA mariachis . Puerto Vallarta . Newington . 5-8pm . 860-667-8080 1/15 Fri - MARIO DONATE Y SU ORQUESTA PUEBLO - Salsa~A Night to Remember! @ La Renaissance. Tickets $10 . Info call 860-906-8665. 1/18 Mon - CONJUNTO BARRIO salsa . Mibar Cafe . 1995 Park St . Hartford . 7:30pm . Ritmo Latino Access TV Production with Angel Arce. 1/22 Fri - JOEL SANCHEZ & LOS BOHEMIOS . La Casona . Hartford . 6:30pm 1/29 Fri - KULTURA BORIKUA . La Casona . Hartford . 6:30pm
FEBRUARY 2/13 Sat 8pm & 14 Sun 6pm -Valentine's Day Weekend - Trio LOS PANCHOS . St. Joseph College . $25-$50 . Reserved seating . $5 more on day of the event . www.ctguitar.org . 860-249-7041 2/26 Fri - ED FAST & CONGA BOP latin jazz . Asylum Hill Congregational Church Music Series . Hartford . 8pm . Admission $20 .
1/17 Latin Music Tonight .com celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King Day (1/18) with MAYRA ALEJANDRA, Hartford Symphony, JOLIE ROCKE BROWN, JAZZ ACADEMY BAND and more. 860-989-5355
Champagne toast included and the best music around, celebrate the New Year with 2 sets by the LATIN HEARTBEAT ORCHESTRA at La Casona Restaurant. Open until 3pm, DJ music will give monster musicians and singers Carlito Oliveira, Pat Lennon on trumpet and others a break to celebrate band leader William Mendoza and his bride Eva's wedding anniversary. Tickets $35/$60 $30/$50 couple.
FRIDAY 12/11 Super Samba Show
Fri, Dec. 11 2009
FREE CONCERT!
Trinity Samba Ensemble with special guest singer
José Paulo and his band
Friday, December 11 at 7:30 p.m.
Austin Arts Center's Goodwin Theater, Trinity College
Website and Directions: http://www.trincoll.edu/artsattrinity
HARTFORD, Conn. Trinity Samba Ensemble, directed by professor Eric Galm, is a Brazilian samba drumming and singing ensemble of students at Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut. The ensemble is part of a course offered at the college that helps students to learn Brazilian music and culture through playing its rhythms.
Special guest singer José Paulo, originally from Rio de Janeiro, grew up singing with the Salgueiro escola de samba (samba school), and he now lives in Connecticut. He worked with the Connecticut Opera as a chorus singer, before the company closed in 2008. He is currently an Albatroz Music/Sony Music International recording artist, and his debut CD Canzoni Stonate was released in November 2008. He has just recorded a song on Brazilian singing star Roberto Carlos's forthcoming CD, which will be released in 2010. José Paulo's band includes guitar, bass, saxophone, flute and additional singers.
The Trinity Samba ensemble's performances feature music sung in Portuguese, as well as participatory call-and-response songs for non-Portuguese speaking audiences. The Samba Ensemble plays a variety of percussion instruments such as the surdo (similar to a bass drum); tamborim (small frame drum); agogô (double-bell); ganzá (shaker); and the ensemble is directed by musical cues from the repinique, the "master drum" of the ensemble. Trinity Samba Ensemble also features electric guitar, bass, and keyboards, which add harmonic layers to the sounds of multi-voiced singing and drumming.
Founded in 2004, The Trinity Samba Ensemble has performed as the featured mainstage attractions at the following events:
World Conference on Carnival, Bushnell Park, Hartford, CT
Second Festival of African Music and Arts, Tufts University, Boston, MA
Burlington Latino Festival, Burlington, VT
Northeastern Chapter Meeting of the Society for Ethnomusicology,
Trinity College, Hartford, CT
Relay for Life fundraising celebration, Trinity College, Hartford, CT
Cafe 880 Brazilian Carnival Celebration, Hartford, CT
Wesleyan University Commencements, Convocations, Alumni Weekends, and the
holiday Festival of Lights celebrations, Middletown, CT
Samba Rio, BRAYCE (Brazilian and American Youth Cultural Exchange) benefit
performances, Chester, CT
For additional information, contact Eric Galm (860) 297-4201 or eric.galm@trincoll.edu.
12/5 Studio Garcia Holiday Open-House
Sat, Dec. 5 2009
Holiday Open House - Studio Garcia - Pottery and Sculpture Studio featuring recent works in clay and steel by Vicente Garcia on Saturday December 5, 2009 from 1-8pm at 10 Crescent Way, Simsbury, CT 06070. 860-651-7148 www.vicentegarciaart.org.
2009 MARIA C. SANCHEZ AWARD WINNERS ANNOUNCED
Sat, Dec. 5 2009
HARTFORD – The
Connecticut Institute for Community Development (CICD) Puerto Rican
Parade, Inc. – Hartford Chapter is honored to announce the 18th Annual
Maria C. Sanchez Award Recipients: Community Service: Mr. Luis Caban Education: Dr. Christina Kishimoto Arts and Culture: Mr. Pablo Juan Santiago Youth Services: Roberto Clemente Little League Inc. of Hartford Youth Leadership: Hartford Public High School Leo Club Join
us at the 18th Annual Maria C. Sanchez Awards Banquet on Saturday,
December 5, 2009 starting at 6:00 p.m. to honor the above recipients.
The recipients were chosen because of their great contributions to the
Puerto Rican community in the areas of education, cultural enrichment,
activism and community empowerment. “The Maria C. Sanchez
Awards gives us the opportunity to honor individuals and organizations
that have provided significant and unselfish contributions to the
Hartford Puerto Rican community, who have worked arduously to preserve
our heritage and traditions, and promoted these throughout our
community”, said Gladys Rivera, Chair of the CICD Puerto Rican
Parade-Hartford Chapter. Maria C. Sanchez, a native of
Comerio, Puerto Rico arrived in Hartford in 1953. She was active in the
Puerto Rican community for the better part of her life. She co-founded
Hartford’s Puerto Rican Parade in 1964 and its Miss Puerto Rico of
Hartford’s pageant which is the longest standing cultural pageant in
existence. She also co-founded La Casa de Puerto Rico and the Society
for Legal Services. She was a member of Hartford’s Board of Education
for 16 years. In 1988, she was the first Puerto Rican woman elected to
the Connecticut State General Assembly. Although twenty years has
passed since her death, she has been and will always be remembered as a
woman who gave selflessly of herself to better enrich the Puerto Rican
community The CICD Board of Directors will host the 18th
Annual Maria C. Sanchez Awards Banquet beginning with a red-carpet
reception at 6 pm at the Hartford Hilton Hotel. The award ceremony,
traditional entertainment and live music will follow immediately at 7
pm. This event attracts over 250 attendees and is host to the first
official “Parranda” of the season featuring Kultura Borikua. For ticket
information, please call Damaris Cabrera at (860) 462-4750.
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El Show de Analeh Schedule
Mon, Nov. 23 2009
EL SHOW DE ANALEH is hosted by Ana G. Alfaro every Saturday on Ch. 18 Univision at 11am. 11/28 The Changing Faces of CT - Las Nuevas Caras Latinas en CT. Youth Segment: Marcela Bernal-Lugo - repeat
12/5 Latino and Puerto Rican Affairs Commission (LPRAC) – Compromiso y Esperanza Encadenan Personajes. Dominican Writer, Junot Diaz. Cantante Hector Acosta. Youth Segment: Fredy Escudero y Yessica Amparo.
12/12 CL&P - Mejorando Tus Ambientes, Electricidad: El Futuro /Improving The Environment We Live In- Electricity: The Future. repeat
12/19 Building Partnerships: Key to Success - Matt Hodson, Miguel Ortiz, Mario Russo, CHET Youth Segment: Marcela Bernal Lugo and Fredy Escudero
12/26 Holiday Show January 2, 2010 - New Year Show. Holiday Show repeat __________________________________www.analeh.com__________________________
10/23 GOZA Performs at UCONN's Noche Latina 2009
Fri, Oct. 23 2009
Latin
Evening/Noche Latina 2009
At the University of
Connecticut Greater Hartford Campus
Friday, October 23,
2009, 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
6:00 p.m. Art
Exhibit
"Fairy Tale, Legend
& Myth" by Carmen Canal
Opening and Reception at the
art Gallery located at
10/17 Latin Jazz: OMAR SOSA - AFREECANOS QUARTET @ Wesleyan
Sat, Oct. 17 2009
GRAMMY-nominated Pianist and Composer Brings His AFREECANOS QUARTET to the Crowell Concert Series
Middletown, Conn., October 6, 2009—
Omar Sosa is one of the most versatile jazz artists on the scene today
playing the roles of composer, pianist, percussionist and bandleader.
He fuses a wide range of world music and electronic elements with his
native Afro-Cuban roots to create a fresh and original urban sound—all
with a Latin jazz heart. Sosa’s music is a unique style of Afro-Cuban
jazz and, while rooting his music in the folkloric traditions of the
African Diaspora, he always takes an exploratory approach. Sosa is
never one to let orthodoxy stand in the way of his pursuit of freedom.
Sosa and his Afreecanos Quartet will perform at Wesleyan University’s
Crowell Concert Hall on Saturday, October 17 at 8pm, following a 7:15pm
pre-concert talk given by Eric Galm, Associate Professor of Music and
Ethnomusicology at Trinity College. Tickets are $23 general admission
and $18 for senior citizens and non-Wesleyan students; $6 Wesleyan
students. Crowell Concert Hall is located across the street from 45
Wyllys Avenue, Middletown. For more information and tickets, visit www.wesleyan.edu/cfa or call 860-685-3355.
The Sosa Afreecanos Quartet is also comprised of Marque Gilmore, drums;
Childo Tomas, electric bass; and Mola Sylla, vocals. Special guest
vocalist Tim Eriksen will join the group on stage.
“ a versatile pianist with a big sound…his fast fingers dig into montunos and Herbie Hancock jazz chords.”—New York Times on Omar Sosa
About Omar Sosa Composer and pianist Omar Sosa was born and raised in Camagüey,
Cuba, and worked with musical styles ranging from Cuban pop to
Afro-Ecuadorian folk before settling in San Francisco to record his
first solo and ensemble jazz recordings. 2002’s Sentir
exemplifies Sosa’s genre-spanning vision by employing traditional
vocals and instruments from the Gnawa culture of North Africa, which
received both a Latin GRAMMY and GRAMMY nomination for Best Latin Jazz
Album. Mulatos, Sosa’s 2006 Afro-Cuban ensemble album, also
received a GRAMMY nomination for Best Latin Jazz Album of the year.
Sosa was recently nominated for a 2009 Latin GRAMMY.
For more information, videos, and recordings of past performances, visit www.omarsosa.com.
Tuesday’s – Barca Restaurant www.barcahartford.com (New Class Oct. 20th)
Wednesday’s – La Casona www.casonarestaurant.com (New Class Sept. 30th)
Saturday’s - Free Basic Lesson @ La Casona 9:30 p.m.
Fall Special: Pay up front and the cost is $80 for the 12 week session
Or pay $10 per session on a pay as you go basis.
Class times for both locations are as follows:
Beginners 6:15 – 7:15 p.m.
Intermediate 7:30 – 8:30 p.m.
At both locations the bar and restaurant are open. New students are welcome at anytime.
We will cover tempo and timing, salsa etiquette, footwork, and a new partner turn pattern is covered every week. Thank-you and hope to see you enjoying Salsa!!!
Joseph A. Huertas "Salsa Con Huertas" 860-209-1654.
Latino de Oro 2009 - Identidad Latina
Fri, Oct. 2 2009
Hartford, Conn. - It is with great pleasure that Identidad Latina Hispanic Newspaper in Connecticut invites you to the 5th "Latino de Oro 2009" Award Ceremony. This year, the event will be held on Saturday, November 7, 2009 at 6:00 pm in the Theatre of the Performing Arts at the Learning Corridor, at 359 Washington St. Hartford, CT 06106.
Identidad Latina is proud to continue with this traditional Award Ceremony that has recognized individuals such as Senator Christopher Dodd,
ECSU President, Dr. Elsa Nunez, President of Aetna Foundation, Marilda
Gandara to mention some. For a list of previous year's winners please
visit our website www.latinodeoro.org
The
awards are designed to recognize men and women in the State that have
made a significant contribution to our community and have shown
outstanding background in their field. There are 10 categories for the
Awards which are Politics, Sports, Arts & Culture, Music, Education, Media, Health, Student of the year, Community Service & Lifetime Achievement.
The
event will start with a reception including a buffet of
typical Latin-American foods and live Latin music prior to the Ceremony. Back for its second year
in a row will be Identidad Latina's own "Golden Carpet". Attendees will
be able to walk through it and experience the glamour of Hollywood with
photographers at hand.
A Commemorative Magazine which will be
distributed during the event and through out the year at all our sponsored events in 2010.
It is a glossy full color magazine that provides a great advertising opportunity.
The deadline to submit your ad is October 16, 2009.
If you are interested to learn more about this event, including the selection criteria for the winners, please go to www.latinodeoro.org. or contact Adelia Santa-Cruz, Director of Sales and Public Relations at 860-231-9891 or 860-965-5646 by the stated deadline.
The
event is open to the public and has a cost of $45.00 per ticket. There
are student group discounts available for the event. For more
information and confirmation of your assistance, please call (860) 231-9891 or (860) 965-5646.
9/11 Benefit Hartford's Homeless Children
Fri, Sep. 11 2009
Dear
Friend, The September 11 Group
and Costa del Sol are once again hosting an event on September
11th benefitting Hartford 's homeless children. Every year
there are close to 350 homeless children in the City of Hartford . Homeless children
suffer from mental health
issues such as increased levels of traumatic stress and anxiety, as well as a lack
of access to public schools and severe delays in the rate of educational and
social development.Homeless children also experience twice
the rate of learning
disabilities and three times the rate of emotional and behavioral
problems compared with children in stable home environments.
Project Night Night
(www.projectnightnight.org) is a 501(c)(3) organization
dedicated to assisting homeless children with their emotional and educational
needs by providing them with "Night Night" packages of books and childhood
essentials. All proceeds from this charitable event will be donated
to Project Night Night and to prepare "Night Night" packages for
each homeless child in the city
of Hartford. I hope to see you
there!
FLAMENCO FALL CLASSES
Beginners: Monday 6:00 7:00 PM - North Star, Hadley, MA
START:
Monday, September 21 - Hadley
Ongoing classes:
Intermediate: Monday 7:00 8:30 PM Hadley
Advanced: Wednesday 7:00 8:30 PM Westfield
During the Flamenco dance classes students learn traditional and modern
flamenco dance techniques, and choreography. Students will have the
opportunity to perform twice a year, and if they like to perform more often,
they can join The Flamenco Dance Troupe.
I was trained in Flamenco in Spain, and later moved and performed
in Amsterdam and Europe. Since coming to the United States in 1998, I
have established the Inés Arrubla Flamenco Dance Theater Company, staged
eight major theater-dance productions to date, choreographed for Ballet and
Opera companies, and taught in numerous schools, colleges, and dance
academies. I am the director of The Flamenco Studio of Western
Massachusetts, and producer & artistic director of The Flamenco Studio Dance
Troupe.
Studios
Hadley: North Star Rt. 9 & Rt. 47
Westfield: Dance Force - 1029 North Road Hampton Pond Plaza
To register contact me at:
ines@arrublaflamenco.com / 413.253.3727 /
Hope to see you at my classes!
Inés. Classes also available in Brattleboro, Vermont.
9/5 Spectacular Guitars Under the Stars by the CT Guitar Society
Sat, Sep. 5 2009
GUITAR UNDER THE STARS 2009 A Spectacular Concert with Spanish, Latin, Jazz, Classical and International Music Presented by TheConnecticut Guitar Society http://www.ctguitar.org/events09-10/gus09.html co-produced with Riverfront Recapture
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5
MORTENSEN RIVERFRONT PLAZA in DOWNTOWN HARTFORD (corner of Columbus Avenue and State Street)
Free Admission. In case of rain the concert will take place the following day, Sunday September 7.
UPPER STAGE4PM LORENA GARAY & TRIO SURCARI - Latin American MusicSurcari is a performance group originally from Chile and Puerto Rico under the musical direction of guitarist Lorena Garay.
5PMFRANK VIGNOLA, Jazz virtuoso. Frank Vignola is considered to be among the top rank of guitarists on the music scene today.
6PM IN DEEP the best of Classic Rock. IN DEEP is one of Southern New England's leading classic rock bands. Featuring Charles Costello, Rick Costello, Shaun Delaney, Allen, Hamlin, Russell Sturgis, Hugo Vivero and Erin Vivero.
LOWER STAGE 7:30PM DANIEL SALAZAR JR & HIS ENSEMBLE with The HARTFORD FESTIVAL ORCHESTRAconducted by Brian Sparks. Internationally acclaimed guitarist performing a spectacular program of Spanish guitar fused with Latin and world rhythms.
The Daniel Salazar Ensemble With special guest LORENA GARAY – guitar, Puerto Rican cuatro and CARIN MCLURE - violin ESTEBAN ARRUFATT - Latin Percussion,
ANDRE BALAZS – keyboard, GENE BOZZI – drums, ROBERTO CLAVIJO - cajon,
zampoña, misc. instruments, GONZALO CORTES - flute, quena, GENEVIEVE
ROSE - acoustic bass, JAMES HUNT – trumpet, , DANIEL SALAZAR III - guitar.
Congratulations SURCARI! Outstanding Recognition
Thu, Sep. 3 2009
LORENA GARAY, Artistic Director of SURCARI writes: We're
excited to announce that the album "Surcari" won third place in the
category of "South and Central American Album" at the 2009 Just Plain
Folks Music Awards Show in Nashville, TN. 42,000 albums from over 80 different countries around the world in 93 genres of music were submitted in the largest music awards of any kind in world history! The winners and finalists were chosen by 10,000+ judges assigned in the final round of voting, which included a mix of Music Industry Professionals, Music Fans and other Musicians and Songwriters. http://www.jpfolks.com
Thank you very much for your support! www.lorenagaray.com LORENA GARAY will perform at the CT Guitar Society's concert Guitar Under the Stars on Saturday September 5th at 7:30pm as a Special Guest of the Daniel Salazar Jr Ensemble and at 4pm with TRIO SURCARI on the upper stage.
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BELZER ACCOUNTING SERVICES
Sun, Aug. 30 2009
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A Latin Music Open-Mic Business Card Drawing Winner
8/21 LATIN HEARTBEAT ORCHESTRA Benefit Performance
Fri, Aug. 21 2009
The Latin Heartbeat Orchestra is doing a benefit concert "Up
Close and Personal" at Capital Community College on August 21st, 2009. We will
be recording this Concert Live and we will also Video tape the event. Grammy
Award winning producer Edwin Ramos will be mixing and doing the recording for
the evening. We will perform a 1 1/2 hr concert starting at 6:30pm in the auditorium on the 11th Floor. Tickets
are $15.00 (Including food) and will benefit the Early Childhood Development
Program at the college. For more information contact William Mendoza of The Latin
Heartbeat Orchestra at 860-997-7033 wmendoza@latinheartbeat.us www.bandmix.com/latinheartbeat
Mexico Desconocido: A Song Written For You by EDUARDO ROCHA
Official Statement from the Latino and Puerto Rican Affairs Commission Hartford, CT
Fri, Aug. 7 2009
The appointment of Judge Sonia Sotomayor to the United States Supreme Court is a monumental milestone in the history of Latinos in the United States. Her rise from the housing projects of the Bronx to the nation’s highest court shall forever serve as inspiration for future generations of underprivileged and underserved youth in this country. The fight for equal treatment under the law will continue but for now we can take pride in the fact that on the highest of benches, sits a person, whose background and upbringing gives them an insight never before seen on the U.S. Supreme Court; someone with intimate knowledge of what life is like for millions of Latinos in this country who struggle every day to rise above circumstances. She maintained an objective view of life despite her humble beginnings. The Connecticut General Assembly’s Latino and Puerto Rican Affairs Commission congratulate Judge Sotomayor on her achievement.
Werner Oyanadel
Acting Executive Director
Latino and Puerto Rican Affairs Commission
18-20 Trinity Street
Hartford, Connecticut 06106
Phone: (860) 240-0097
Fax: (860) 240-0315
e-mail: werner.oyanadel@cga.ct.gov
Website: www.cga.ct.gov/lprac
Congratulations SURCARI!
Fri, Aug. 7 2009
GREAT NEWS! The album "Surcari" has been nominated for a music award! "Surcari" is a 2009 Just Plain Folks Music Awards Album Nominee in the genre of "South and Central American Album". Only ten albums were selected in this category. Buy the CD or download songs at:
CDBaby Logohttp://www.cdbaby.com/cd/surcari
Surcari is a performance group originally from Chile and Puerto Rico under the musical direction of guitarist Lorena Garay. The group performs a blend of traditional and original Latin American, Andean, Afro-Caribbean, Spanish, and world music on a wide array of indigenous instruments.
http://www.lorenagaray.com
Local Rumberos Have Chance to Jam With JIMMY BOSCH
Sat, Aug. 1 2009
Congratulations to Mike Abreu & Gilberto Heredia as they celebrate the 20th Anniversary of University of Hartford's WWUH 91.3 "Super Sabados" heard every Saturday from 3-5pm, with a free concert. The First "Festival de Rumba de Ia Nueva Inglaterra" will take place on Saturday, August 1, 2009, from 4-10 pm at the parking lot across the street from Barca's Restaurant, 1429 Park and Bartholomew Streets in Hartford, CT, by the old Spaghetti Warehouse.
Agenda:
4pm - 5pm - Rumbero group performances
5pm - 6pm - Performance by Carlitos Oliveras y Su Orquesta Calidad.
6pm - 7pm - Rumbero group performance
7pm - 8pm - Jesse Timbalón y su Orquesta 860 (LA 860) performance
8pm - ?? Jimmy Bosch y Su Sexteto Del Otro Mundo.
In addition to cash prizes, at the conclusion of the Jimmy Bosch performance, winners of the rumba performance get the opportunity to jam with Jimmy Bosch and his band.
Rumberos/groups that wish to perform, please register at 860 794-3417.
Food/merchandise vendors, please contact 860 888-1617.
Gossip on Saturday's El Show de Analeh
Sat, Aug. 1 2009
8/1 Chismes: Cual es la Ciencia, Saludables- Gossip:
What's the Science, Healthy? El Show de Analeh, every Saturday at 11am on Ch.18 Univision hosted by Ana Alfaro. Spanish language program. www.Analeh.com
JULY . LIVE . LOCAL . LATIN MUSIC
Fri, Jul. 31 2009
No cover unless stated: -WEDNESDAYS - ED FAST & CONGA BOP latin jazz . Firebox Restaurant . Hartford . 8pm . -THURSDAYS - LATIN MUSIC OPEN-MIC . La Casona Restaurant . Hartford . 6:30pm . - RICK REYES guitar/vocals . Barcelona's . West Hartford . 7:30pm -FRIDAYS - SABOR A TIMBA latin jazz at Azucar Restaurant . Hartford . 7:30pm
7/2 LATIN MUSIC OPEN-MIC . Guest Hosts: EDWIN VELEZ & JOE DIAZ w/EDWIN RIOS . La Casona . Hartford . 6:30pm 7/4 KARIBE MAMBO salsa . Azucar Restaurant . Hartford . 10:30pm . $5.00 cover 7/8 AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE. La Casona . 681 Wethersfield Ave. Hartford . 1:30-6pm . Friendly's Ice Cream Coupon . "A Gallon for a Pint". 7/10 KULTURA BORIKUA . La Casona Restaurant . Hartford . 6:30pm 7/11 SRA. BARTOLA & guitarist WILLY BORDA musica criolla . Piolyn Jr. Restaurant . East Hartford . 8PM . (checking for a cover) 7/17 FABIO MATEUS & SON DE SIEMPRE . La Casona Restaurant . Hartford . 6:30pm . 7/20 ED FAST CONGA BOP . Monday Night Jazz in the Park 7/25 RAY GONZALEZ LATIN JAZZ & SALSA FESTIVAL . Mortensen Plaza/RiverFront . Hartford Information posted as received so check back for updates. posted to calendar the week of the event.
*****************Pet and Home Sitting*******************
Fri, Jul. 31 2009
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I have known Roberta for 20 years! She offers customized home and pet services that will keep you returning for more loving care of your home and pets when you are away.
Serving West Hartford/Hartford and surrounding towns.
For more detailed information call Roberta at 904-6357 and leave a message.
EDUARDO ROCHA VIDEO VIEW
Fri, Jul. 31 2009
Walking the roads to see and understand the different cultures
of the world...
Mark Twain used to say that traveling was the best medicine
against being a redneck...!!
So, I followed his teachings and I travelled for 5 years without returning to my native country.
This song is the result of that travel. It took me ten years to write this song...!
So, that makes it a very special tune for me
and I wrote the subtitles in English for you guys...
Thanks
Eduardo Rocha...Check it out!
July & August '09, El Show de Analeh Schedule
Wed, Jul. 1 2009
7/4 ® Sera Alzheimer's?
7/11 ® U.S. Nuevas Pólizas Rumbo Ayudar a Familia Cubanas /New US Policies
for Cuban-American Families
7/18 Celebrando la Comunidad Dominicana: Cultura y Progreso/Celebrating
the Dominican Community: Culture and Progress
7/25 ® Programas de seguro disponible Depresión Durante Crisis Económica
8/1 ® Chismes: Cual es la Ciencia, Saludables
8/8 Puerto Rican Parade in Fairfield and Flechas Celebration
8/15 (R) Puerto Rican Parade in Fairfield and Flechas Celebration
Watch El Show de Analeh hosted by Ana G. Alfaro and youth hosts every Saturday at 11am on Channel 18 Univision.
JUNE . LIVE . LOCAL . LATIN MUSIC
Tue, Jun. 30 2009
6/5 TRIO LOS BOHEMIOS w/JOEL SANCHEZ . La Casona Restaurant . Hartford . 6:30pm . no cover 6/5 HECTOR JR. Y SU ORQUESTA C.A.N.I. . Club Sixx . Bridgeport . 11pm . $10 cover. 6/6 KARIBE MAMBO . Azucar Restaurant . Hartford . 10:30pm . $5 cover. 6/8 LORENA GARAY & TRIO SURCARI . Simsbury Public Library . Simsbury . 2-4pm . Free . 6/12 KULTURA BORIKUA . La Casona Restaurant . Hartford . 6:30pm . no cover 6/14 LCS AIDS Walk . West Hartford Reservoir . 1pm Registration - Latin Music Tonight .com Team . 860-989-5355 Join the team...Join the team...Join the team...Join the team 6/14 FLAMENCO AFICIÓN w/Inés Arrubla . Center for the Arts-Northampton, Mass. $10 . 5pm . 6/18 Latin Music Open-Mic . La Casona Restaurant . Hartford . 6:30pm . no cover 6/19 SON DE SIEMPRE w/FABIO MATEUS . La Casona Restaurant . Hartford . 6:30pm . no cover. 6/20 LA 860 salsa . Azucar Restaurant . Hartford . 10pm . $5.00 cover . 6/21 Fathers's Day . MIKATA salsa . Keys to the City . New Haven 6/21 Father's Day . Fiery Guitars . DANIEL SALAZAR, Jr. & VAL RAMOS & more . UConn West Hartford . 4pm . $10 Fathers w/son - daughter . $18 Gen. Admission . $15 CT Guitar Soc. members . $10 students w/ID 6/24 DAVE GIARDINA & NICOLA CAPPELLININ guitar jazz . Bosc Wine Bar & Kitchen . Avon . 7pm 6/26 TRIO LOS BOHEMIOS w/JOEL SANCHEZ . La Casona Restaurant . Hartford . 6:30pm. no cover . Celebrate cuatro player, JOE DIAZ Birthday! 6/26 GOZA TRIO latin/brazilian jazz . Bosc Wine Bar & Kitchen . Avon . 7pm 6/28 ARRAU CHAMBER ENSEMBLE w/GONZALO CORTES . Immanuel Church . Hartford . 4pm 6/28 Father's Day/Rain Date . DAVID GONZALEZ LATIN JAZZ EXPERIENCE . RAY GONZALEZ . AHMED GONZALEZ . LUMMIE SPANN . Pope Park . Hartford . 3pm . Free Concert Information added as it is submitted. Plan ahead...cousin Tanya & Eric are coming to visit.
6/21 Fiery Guitars for Fathers Day
Sun, Jun. 21 2009
Classical guitarist DANIEL SALAZAR, Jr. and Flamenco guitarist VAL RAMOS in concert with ROBERTO CLAVIJO & GONZALO CORTES.
Sunday, June 21, 4:00 PM for the Connecticut Guitar Society’s Father’s Day concert at the Library Auditorium, University of Connecticut, West Hartford Campus 1800 Asylum Avenue, West Hartford, CT. Tickets will be available at the door, and are $18, $15 for Guitar Society Members, and a special $10 admission for any father accompanied by a son or daughter. Tickets will be available at the door, online at CTGuitar.org, or by calling CGS at (860) 249-7041.
These internationally acclaimed performers are donating their performance to help raise much-needed funds for The Connecticut Guitar Society, a non-profit organization with a 24 year history. Like many arts organizations faced with a tenuous economic climate, the society is facing a difficult year ahead and asking for the public’s support in order to continue offering world-class programs. All proceeds from this special concert will go towards supporting the society’s programs.
The special Father’s Day concert will feature two outstanding virtuosos in solo and duet performances: Daniel Salazar, Jr. playing classical, Spanish and Latin American selections, and Val Ramos performing Spanish Flamenco pieces. They will also be joined by two exceptional musicians from Chile: Roberto Clavijo playing charango (Latin American string instrument) and zampoña (pan flute), and flutist Gonzalo Cortes. The program includes music from Venezuela, Chile, Argentina, Spain as well as original selections by the artists.
On Sunday June 14 at 5:00pm, The Center for the Arts in Northampton will host
FLAMENCO AFICIÓN, an evening of Flamenco music and dance featuring
the troupe Las Chicas, under the direction of choreographer Inés Arrubla. (Sorrry no JUMBO JEMBO, a young alternative Latin Rock band, will open the program.)
Inés Arrubla will conclude the evening with a solo flamenco dance piece.
Join us on this journey through all the emotions of the most powerful dance of all: Flamenco. Under the artistic direction of choreographer and flamenco dancer Inés Arrubla. Center for the Arts, Northampton, 17 New South St. (corner of Main)
Tickets: $10 (Free for children under 10)
For more information visit http://www.arrublaflamenco.com.
MAY , LIVE . LOCAL . LATIN MUSIC
Sun, May. 31 2009
5/20 ED FAST & CONGA BOP . Firebox Restaurant . Hartford . 8-11pm . no cover. 5/20 INFINTANGO . Tango Restaurant . Glastonbury . 8-11pm . Food & Drink Minimum . 5/21 LATIN MUSIC OPEN-MIC . Guest hosts: cuatrista, JOE DIAZ & singer/guitarist EDWIN VELEZ . La Casona . Hartford . 6:30-9:30pm . 5/27 ED FAST & CONGA BOP . Firebox Restaurant . Hartford . 8-11pm . no cover. 5/28 DAVE GIARDINA, MARKUS CENTOLA & CARLOS HERNANDEZ CHAVEZ . Charter Oak Cultural Center . Artist Talk - The Mural as Mirror: Reflections on the Immigration Experience by Carlos Hernandez Chavez & Marela Zacarias. 6pm . no cover 5/28 DAVID RODRIGUEZ LATIN JAZZ EXPERIENCE . Passion Night Club . Hartford . 6-9pm . no cover 5/29 SON DE SIEMPRE . La Casona Restaurant . Hartford . 6:30pm . no cover 5/29 KARIBE MAMBO . Azucar Restaurant . Hartford . 10:30pm . $5.00 cover. 5/29 GOZA LATIN JAZZ . Bosc Wine Bar & Kitchen . Avon . 7pm . 5/30 FERNANDITO FERRER . Studio @ Billings Forge . Hartford . 5/30 ERNIE AGOSTO . We will check on this for you. 5/30 ORO SOLIDO . The Society of Latin American Firefighters . Awards Banquet . HTFD Hilton . 860-209-1654 Joey Huertas. 5/30 GOZA LATIN JAZZ . Tapas of Bloomfield . 8-11pm Information added as submitted. The week of the event, you can see it on the shows calendar.
5/29 Friday - Mira & Mind Evolution, Spoken Word at La Paloma Sabanera
Fri, May. 29 2009
The last of the Spring 2009 Spoken Word series event will take place on Friday, May 29, 2009 at La Paloma Sabanera, 405 Capitol Ave., Hartford. Telephone: 860-462-8609. This is a free event brought to you by the City of Hartford, HHS, Office of Cultural Affairs. Featuring Mira & Mind Evolution, Connecticut's up & coming stars in spoken word. Mira & Mind Evolution balance each other on topics that deal with issues pertaining to women, single mothers, daughters, politics, sneakers, relationships, and much more from a male and female perspective.
Open Mic/Jam Session for all musicians, and spoken word artists after the reading.
All invited to vibe and peek into this melting pot of musical and spoken word wizardry in Hartford that continues to evolve. The eveining promises to be a funky, organic, and hip event.
For More Information:
Office of Cultural Affairs
Andres Chaparro
860-547-1426 ext 7413
5/28 Artist Talk-The Mural as Mirror:Reflections on the Immigrant Experience
Thu, May. 28 2009
On Thursday May 28, 2009 at 6:00 p.m., the Charter Oak Cultural Center at 21 Charter Oak Ave, Hartford
will host an Artist Talk-"The Mural as Mirror: Reflections on the Immigrant Experience"- featuring Carlos Hernandez Chavez and Marela Zacarias who in the course of two months created two large murals at Charter Oak’s gallery reflecting their experiences and thoughts on immigration. The evening will begin with free hors d’oeuvres, wine and live music by Carlos Hernandez Chavez on guitar, Markus Centola on accordion and Dave Giardina on guitar, and will continue with presentations and slideshows by both artists.
Free.
“The Mural as Mirror: Reflections on the Immigrant Experience,” enabled Hartford artists/activists, Carlos Hernandez Chavez and Marela Zacarias, to create 8’ x 20’ murals at the Charter Oak Cultural Center that illuminate the immigrant experience in the U.S., both past and present. Working on wood with tempera paints specially designed to endure the elements, they were given free reign to develop their own work based on their own experiences of immigration and their intimate knowledge of the struggles and challenges of the immigrant community of Hartford in 2009. Our goal was to create powerful art and vital conversation about this important issue that is, yet again, so prominent in our national discourse.
The project is Made possible with a grant from the Edward C. & Ann T. Roberts Foundation. For more information, visit www.charteroakcenter.org or call the Charter Oak Cultural Center at (860) 249-1207.
Sat 5/23 - 6/20 with El Show de Analeh, Ch. 18 Univision 11a.m.
Sat, May. 23 2009
5/23 Alzheimer- How do we know? 5/30 Crisis en CT- Reducciones en beneficios, gobierno, etc. -
Replay 6/6 La ciencia de los chismes/ The science of gossip
Youth Segment: Gladys Fonseca
6/13 Programas de seguro disponible Depresión Durante Crisis
Económica
Hospital Central de Connecticut, Info line 211, AFT
Connecticut –Replay
6/ 20 Al Dia Con Tu Salud- Hartford Hospital- Replay
El Show de Analeh every Saturday morning at 11 on Channel 18 Univision, hosted by Ana Alfaro and youth hosts. For advertising, call 860-881-6088. www.Analeh.com
Tuesdays in May - 2009 Simsbury Chamber Music Festival
Tue, May. 12 2009
2009 Simsbury Chamber Music Festival
We
would like to take this opportunity to announce this year's lineup for
the Simsbury Chamber Music Festival. All concerts will take place at
the First Church of Christ located at 689 Hopmeadow Street, Simsbury,
CT. 7:30 pm. For directions, and more festival information, please go to our
website:
http://www.simsburychambermusicfestival.com/
This year's performers will include:
May 12 - The Alturas Duo with Italian flute virtuoso Sergio Pallottelli
Carlos Boltes & Scott Hill (Alturas Duo)
May 19 - The Kelet Duo
Hungarian violinist Katalin Viszmeg and Taiwanese pianist Pi- Hsun Shih
May 26 - Clarinetist Thomas Labadorf and the Ligeti Ensemble
General public: $15 per concert, Seniors and students with ID: $12 per concert.
For
tickets or information call: (860) 798-2773. Tickets may be purchased
at the door or by mailing an order, including a check payable to Simsbury Chamber Music Festival, Inc. in a self-addressed stamped envelope to:
Simsbury Chamber Music Festival, Inc. 18 Long View Drive, Simsbury, CT 06070.
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4/2 MAS LATIN JAZZ . Two Boots . 277 Fairfield Ave. Bridgeport . 203-331-1377 . 9pm 4/3 JOEL SANCHEZ & LOS BOHEMIOS celebrate Frances Sanchez birthday!. La Casona Restaurant . Hartford . 6:30pm . 4/4 VAL RAMOS FLAMENCO & singer TERE LUNA . 4/4 KARIBE MAMBO salsa . Azucar Restaurant . Hartford . $5.00 . 10:30pm . 4/4 LATIN FEST 09 with OSCAR DELEON and RAY GONZALEZ & SU ORQUESTA . UCONN Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts . Storrs . 8PM 4/10 KARIBE MAMBO salsa . Azucar Restaurant . Hartford . $5.00 . 10:30pm . Ladies Night 4/11 MAS LATIN JAZZ . Two Boots . Club Lo . 554 Pine St. Bridgeport . 4/11 DULCE SANTANA ENSEMBLE latin jazz . Tango Restaurant . Glastonbury . 7:30pm 4/17 SON DE SIEMPRE cumbia, son cubano, vallenato. La Casona Restaurant . Hartford . 6:30pm . 4/17 ENZO solo guitar . World Melodies in Italian, Spanish, English & French . St. Joseph College . West Hartford . 11:30AM 4/17 JERRY GONZALEZ & the FORT APACHE BAND . Wadsworth Atheneum . 600 Main St. Hartford . 860-547-1426 x 7413 . Free concert . 8pm . 4/18 LA 860 salsa . Azucar Restaurant . Hartford . $5.00 . 10:30pm . 4/18 BORIN-PLENA and KULTURA BORIKUA . "Concierto Ritmos de Boriken" . Waterfront Tavern . 920 Main St., Holyoke, MA . Buffet . 5pm . $10 . 4/22 ENZO solo guitar . Songs in Italian, Spanish, English & French . Central CT State Univ . Davidson L.D. 5:30-6:30pm . 4/24 KULTURA BORIKUA cumbia, son cubano, vallenato . La Casona Restaurant . Hartford . 6:30pm . 4/24 KARIBE MAMBO salsa . Azucar Restaurant . Hartford . $5.00 . Ladies Night . 10:30pm . 4/25 LA 860 salsa . Barca Lounge . Hartford . $5.00 . 10pm . Information added as submitted. The week of the event, you can see it on the shows calendar. Saturday Radio - 2-6pm "Sonsoneado" with "El Cocolo" - 4 hours of pure salsa on WPRX 1120AM. SaturdayRadio - 3-5pm - "Super Sabados" withMike Abreu & Gilberto Heredia . Best of Classic Salsa on WWUH 91.3FM . You can also listen on www.WWUH.org . Sunday Radio - 8-10pm"Al Son de Nuestro Son" with Victor "Papo" Sterling on WRYM 840AM. ____________________________________________________________________________
4/26 Viva Hartford! Sunday 6pm Ch.5 Hartford Public Access
Sun, Apr. 26 2009
by Joyce Bolanos Viva Hartford meets the Candidates for the 2009 Miss Puerto Rico of Hartford title! The VIVA HARTFORD team interviews 2008 Miss Puerto Rico of Hartford Veronica Lopez. Ms. Lopez gives the candidates advise on what it takes to be the best! Meet each candidate and see what town in Puerto Rico they will be representing!
Ms.Lopez has truly been an exceptional role model
for our youth. During her reign she has participated in civic and
cultural events and most recently been in the cast of "Dancing With
Hartford's Rising Stars!
Watch
a sneak preview: Ms. Lopez and Michael Friebus
dance in THE SOCIETY ROOM OF HARTFORD. The building was once the home
of the Society For Savings Bank which originally opened in 1834. It's
marble, limestone, brass and bronze accents adorn the opulent Ballroom
in a setting right out of the Great Gatsby! This historic venue is now
a catering and conference facility where Elegance Meets Excellence! Don't miss article on Veronica Lopez in Hartford Courantthis coming Monday! Don't miss new issue of VIDA EN CONNECTICUT MAGAZINE for more pictures of Dancing With Hartford's Risng Stars! VIVA TO OUR SPONSORS! www.LatinMusicTonight.com ", El Show de Margarita Cortavarria La Nueva Mega 910 AM, Identidad Latina "El Periodico Con Estilo Propio 860-231-9891www.identidadlatina.com www, La Guia Hispana " La Que Si Trabaja" www.laguiaonline.com , Vidaen Magazine www.vidaen.com
4/18 Park Street Pick-Up Party
Sat, Apr. 18 2009
"PARK ST. joins "GREAT AMERICAN CLEAN UP" Help make PARK ST. Beautiful!" on Saturday, April 18 at 8:00am.
Event: PARK ST. joins "GREAT AMERICAN CLEAN UP"/help make PARK ST. Beautiful!
"Come join us on Saturday, April 18th'09 / Volunteer's needed/breakfast & lunch will be served." Festival
Host: S.A.M.A./Knox Parks Foundation/LUNA PROD....
Start Time: Saturday, April 18 at 8:00am
End Time: Saturday, April 18 at 1:00pm
Where: SPANISH AMERICAN MERCHANT ASSOCIATION(S.A.M.A.)
4/17 JERRY GONZALEZ & FORT APACHE BAND at the Wadsworth Atheneum
Fri, Apr. 17 2009
Free Concert, JERRY GONZALEZ & the FORT APACHE BAND
at the Wadsworth Atheneum ,600 Main St, Hartford
Sponsored By The City of Hartford, Health & Human Services - Office of Cultural Affairs. Jerry Gonzalez has taken a global view of jazz in creating his unique brand of improvised music. While his trumpet and flugelhorn reflect the influence of Miles Davis and Dizzy Gillespie, his personal cultural roots have given him a natural understanding of Afro-Cuban rhythms. Gonzalez came into his own as a bandleader when forming Jerry Gonzalez & the Fort Apache Band with his brother and bassist Andy and drummer Steve Barrios.
Information: Andres Chaparro, 860-547-1426 ext. 7413
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4/15 Juan Fuentes Vizcarrondo "Entre palabras"
Wed, Apr. 15 2009
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ENTRE PALABRAS by Juan Fuentes Vizcarrondo. A evening of tribute to Mr. Vizcarrondo's new literary work "Sueños e Ilusiones" at The Studio @ Billings Forge, 563 Broad Street, Hartford on Wednesday, April 15, 2009 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm. For more information please call 860-538-6823 or e-mail Glaisma at glaisma@aol.com. Admission is $5.00.
Commemorating National Poetry Month, we invite you to listen to the literary work of our beloved Juan. This evening's presentation will be in Spanish.
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4/11 - 5/16 El Show de Analeh Schedule
Sat, Apr. 11 2009
4/11 Quincenearas – DCF Special
4/18 Programas de seguro disponible Depresión Durante Crisis Económica
–
Hospital Central de Connecticut, Info line 211, AFT
Connecticut -
4/25 ® State Farm Contigo Para Toda Una Vida- Servicio Comunitario,
Trayectoria
Youth Segment: Milagros Luna
5/2 ® Latinas & Power - State Farm segment
5/9 Mother’s Day Special- Foster MOM
5/16 ® Mother’s Day Special- Foster MOM El Show de Analeh is hosted by Ana Alfaro and youth hosts Milagros Luna and Marcela Bernal-Lugo every Saturday at 11am on Ch. 18 Univision. _____________________________Analeh__________________________________
4/5 Year of the Ox - Viva Hartford! Sun. Ch. 5 Hartford Public Access at 6pm.
Sun, Apr. 5 2009
by Joyce Bolanos Did you know that the Lunar Year is celebrated in our City of Hartford? Did you know that it is the year of the OX? Did you know that President Obama was born in a year of the OX?
Did you know that Connecticut's Asian community is growing by leaps and bounds?
The Asian Pacific American Coalition hosts the Lunar Year celebration at the Legislative Office Building. George Jeong tells us more about the Year of the Ox and the Asian Performing Arts Dance Troupe headed by Stephanie Sum delights us with the beautiful dances of the Orient.
Don't miss this colorful, exotic segment of VIVA HARTFORD! hosted by Jose Vega and Joyce Bolanos. VIVA TO OUR SPONSORS
www.LatinMusicTonight.com , "
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Identidad Latina "El Periodico Con Estilo Propio" 860-231-9891 www.identidadlatina.com
CTSalsa.com "CT's Premier Source of Latin Entertainment"
La Guia Hispana " La Que Si Trabaja" www.laguiaonline.com
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4/4 VAL RAMOS FLAMENCO & Bolero Sensation TERE LUNA at 6PM
Sat, Apr. 4 2009
Live@5 Productions & PIRAM Flamenco Productions proudly present…FLAMENCO y BOLEROS, featuring Flamenco guitar virtuoso VAL RAMOS and bolero song sensation TERE LUNA. With special guest artists: JOSE R. RAMOS, Flamenco Guitar Virtuoso; SAID MOADEL, Flamenco Guitarist; CARLOS HERNANDEZ CHAVEZ, Bassist; RICARDO TORRES, Percussionist; ADRIAN RAMOS, Percussinist. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. Concert starts at 6 p.m. Only 50 tickets on sale! Get yours now! $7.00 Venue: 5 Taliar Ridge Road, Guilford, CT. For ticket reservations write to biff@tisa.nu or call 203-281-0230.
4/4 OSCAR D'LEON and RAY GONZALEZ & His Orchestra
Sat, Apr. 4 2009
Latin Fest 2009 April 4, 8pm - Doors open at 7 pm
Brought to you by Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts & the Puerto Rican/Latin American Cultural
Center. Dance the night away
with
in a cabaret and intimate setting. Oscar D¹León
&
Ray González & His Orchestra Plus DJ Wil G and a BAILE performance!
Semi-formal attire required.
Dinner, Dessert: $3.50-10 Cash Bar
Sponsored by:
the Puerto Rican/Latin American Cultural Center
Univision
Telefutura
Buy tickets online!
jorgensen.uconn.edu
Or Call 860-486-4226 M-F, 11-5 pm
Tickets: $50 (floor) $40 (mezz) $30 (balc)
Discounts available for UConn students/2 per student ID
Only 30 minutes from Hartford! - Free Parking
MARCH . LIVE . LOCAL . LATIN MUSIC
Tue, Mar. 31 2009
3/2 ED FAST & CONGA BOP . Black-Eyed Sally's . 350 Asylum Ave. . Downtown Hartford . 278-7427 . 8PM . $5.00. 3/6 JOE DIAZ Y LOS BOHEMIOS with guest singer RAMON ARROYO. La Casona . Hartford . 6:30PM . No cover . 3/7 JESUS PAGAN Y SU ORQUESTA celebrates Paoli Award . Barca Restaurant & Tapas Bar Ballroom .10:00PM . 860-888-1617 . $5.00 cover. 3/7 KARIBE MAMBO salsa . Azucar Restaurant . 860-296-5800 . 10:30PM . $5.00 3/9 LA 860 salsa . filming for Ritmo Latino . Barca . 7:30pm . No cover. 3/12 American Red Cross Blood Drive. La Casona Restaurant . 1-5:45pm . Info or appt: Maricarmen Salazar 860-997-0823 . 3/13 DANIEL SALAZAR: Solo Guitar of Spain and Latin America. Green Street Arts Center, Middletown . 8PM . $10/$8 3/13 KULTURA BORIKUA . La Casona . Hartford . 6:30pm . No cover . 3/14 GUAKIPLENA . with musical director, RAY GONZALEZ, Guakia, Inc.'s Adult Band at the Peabody Museum . New Haven . 2PM . 3/18 INFINITANGO . Tango . Glastonbury . 8-11pm . No cover. 3/20 SON DE SIEMPRE . La Casona . Hartford . 6:30PM . No cover . 3/27 KULTURA BORIKUA . La Casona . Hartford . 6:30PM . No cover . 3/28 JOSE GONZALEZ & BANDA CRIOLLA . Hartford Symphony Orchestra Spring Gala . The Society Room of Hartford . 6:30PM . Tickets $250. 3/28 KARIBE MAMBO salsa . Barca Lounge . Hartford . $5.00 . 10pm . More information added as it is submitted. Zumba Gold . Certified Instructor . Contact Otilia at 866-795-4867 . salsabeatdance@yahoo.com . Monday classes 6:30-7:30PM . East Hartford Community Cultural Center, Circle of Life Studio . Saturday 3-5PM Radio - "Super Sabados" Best of Classic Salsa on WWUH 91.3FM hosted by MIKE ABREU & GILBERTO HEREDIA. Listen on www.WWUH.org . __________________________________________________________________________
3/28 JOSE GONZALEZ & BANDA CRIOLLA Perform at Hartford Symphony Orchestra Spring Gala
Sat, Mar. 28 2009
Puerto Rican Guitarist and Cuatro virtuoso *Jose Gonzalez *will perform
with his ensemble *Banda Criolla on Saturday *March 28, 2009 at the Hartford
Symphony Orchestra Spring Gala. The performance will feature Spanish
guitars, Puerto Rican Cuatro, flute and Latin percussion performing an
eclectic mix of world dance rhythms.
The Hartford Symphony Spring Gala event will take place at the Society
Room of Hartford at 6:30 PM.
Jose Gonzalez is an acclaimed master of the Puerto Rican Cuatro (the
island's national instrument). His compositions are currently featured
nationwide on the *PBS TV Special "Visions of Puerto Rico"*. He is
also a *Putumayo
World Music* artist featured on four of their compilation CD's. More info at
Criollo Clasico. Tickets $250. Hartford Symphony Orchestra.
3/26 Arte's 6th Annual Scholarship Reception
Thu, Mar. 26 2009
Hope you can join us for Arte’s 6th Annual Scholarship Reception.
3 Hours of….
Open Bar,
Pasta Station,
Carving Station,
Assorted Hors d’oeuvres
& Appetizers,
Entertainment.
Past recipients will display their work and perform.
Thursday, March 26, 2009
from 5:30PM to 8:30PM
at Anthony’s Ocean View,
450 Lighthouse Road,
New Haven, CT. Fundraiser $50 per ticket.
For tickets or details call Arte at 203-469-4536 or 203-787-ARTE
www.arte-inc.com
Sponsored by The Knights of Columbus
& Arte Scenta. ___________________________________________________________________________
3/22 Allongé Dance - Flamenco at Latino Expo
Sun, Mar. 22 2009
Sunday, Hartford Latino Expo, Expo Center. Allongé Dance Variations will be performing in the afternoon with featured guests Blackledgemusic, Inc. and flamenco students. Free Event runs 12:00-5:00. For more information go to: Latino Expo or Allongé Dance
3/21 KULTURA BORIKUA Special for Viva Hartford!
Sat, Mar. 21 2009
by Joyce Bolanos VIVA HARTFORD! Dancing with Hartford’s Rising Stars, will showcase the hot Latin dances of Merengue & Salsa from the Caribbean. They will be performing them in Hartford’s historic buildings: The Hartford Society Room, Charter Oak Cultural Center, The Bond Hotel Ballroom and The Wadsworth Atheneum along with the dance routines of the city’s up and coming “local celebrities”!
GRAND FINALE! ,
LA CASONA 681 Wethersfield Ave.
Saturday March 21, 2009
5:30 PM - 9:00 PM.
$5.00 Cover Charge.
Special Performance by: KULTURA BORIKUA
and Areyto Performing Arts VIVA TO OUR SPONSORS!!!!!
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Identidad Latina "El Periodico Con Estilo Propio" 860-231-9891 www.identidadlatina.com
CTSalsa.com "CT's Premier Source of Latin Entertainment"
La Guia Hispana " La Que Si Trabaja" www.laguiaonline.com
Vidaen Magazine www.vidaen.com
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3/13 DANIEL SALAZAR in Concert
Fri, Mar. 13 2009
Daniel Salazar: Solo Guitar of Spain and Latin America performance on
FRIDAY, March 13 at 8pm
at the Green Street Arts Center, 51 Green Street, Middletown, CT. Tickets are $10 ($8 members, seniors & students).
“Guitar Under the Stars” founder and internationally acclaimed guitarist Daniel Salazar continues to expand the boundaries of the traditional Spanish guitar. Salazar has studied guitar with some of the world’s foremost classical masters and has been influenced by various other styles, including traditional and popular Latin American music, Spanish flamenco, and even American rock.
This event is sure to be popular. To reserve your seats today call (860) 685-7871.
March Comes in Like a Lion ...Dancer
Sat, Feb. 28 2009
by Rey Bermudez Dance, Dance, Dance! Great for Stress, Circulation, Awareness, and More! From Salsa to Zumba and Hip-hop to Pole, it
seems as '09 has given way to more people
discovering the power of DANCE! Classes everywhere are filled with the pounding
bass and vibrating treble, while bodies remain in
constant motion. Every other TV show is about or has
something to do with dance. More movies are in
production highlighting the essence of dance and all
of its complexities. Its is beautiful to watch, fulfilling to
participate in, and wonderful to experience. I appreciate the new found love and
needed attention, my hope is that we don't replace fun
with competition and tradition with evolution. Don't get
me wrong I like competition just as much as the next,
but let us remember that many of these popular dance
styles have a history and a foundation. They have a
culture and a people, as well as a value and a
purpose. It is our responsibility as instructors and
students to share our knowledge of where things
began in order for others to understand what they are
doing. Dance is not only a process of numbers,
patterns, and structures, but in many cases a way of
life and generational blueprint. For many, when taken
out of the context of a "club or show setting", it is as
regular as morning coffee and daily chores. My point, in addition to all the great competitions,
the fancy new moves, the intracite choreography, and
the new styles of instruction, lets make it our
responsibility to preserve the culture, carry on the
tradition, and respect the foundations even if they are
not ones we grew up with. In the meantime, keep
dancing, keep taking classes, keep watching
shows/movies, and keep supporting the arts! Without
you there is no us. Without us what type of future are
we in for?
Spring Session Salsa
Classes Start March 23-27, 2009
Register Today for
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This is not the typical "beginners" program.
Besides footwork, turns, and moves, you will get
combinations, intro to styling, cultural perspective and
more! Let us help you bring the new school and old
school Salsa world's together.
Includes: 10 classes, music CD, studio social,
and practice study guide. Registrations are accepted
until the second week of class.
Classes offered in Hartford, New Britain,
Plainville and Wethersfield. See "Dance Programs" at
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FEBRUARY . LIVE . LOCAL . LATIN MUSIC
Sat, Feb. 28 2009
2/4 Luna's Comedy Wednesday . Barca Restaurant . 1429 Park Street, Hartford. 2/5 TIERRA MESTIZA . Music of Latin America . William Benton Museum @ UCONN . Closing reception of Merengue/Visual Rhythms/Ritmos Visuales Exhibit . 5:30-7PM . 860-486-4520 . 2/6 SON DE SIEMPRE cumbia, vallenato, son cubano . La Casona . Live Music Fridays . 6:30PM 2/7 KARIBE MAMBO salsa. Azucar Restaurant. 10:30Pm. $5.00 cover. 2/12 JAIME CHILUISA "Encuentro de la Poesia, La Musica del Amor" . Casa Mia . 381 Franklin Ave . Hartford . $20 includes food & wine . 860-818-9270 2/12 GOZA LATIN JAZZ . Tango . Main St. . Glastonbury . 9PM . No cover. 2/12 LATIN MUSIC OPEN-MIC . La Casona . 681 Wethersfield Avenue . Hartford . 6-9pm . No cover. 2/13 ESTEBAN ARRUFATT LATIN JAZZ. La Casona Restaurant - Live Music Fridays! 6:30PM . 2/13 PAQUITO GUZMAN . La Casona Restaurant . Angie's Birthday Bash . 10PM 2/13 Tongue-in-Cheek Night of Wrist-Slashing Romantic Songs in Spanish. GRACIELA, CARLOS HERNANDEZ CHAVEZ & JAY BORGES. The Studio @ Billings Forge . Broad St . Hartford . 7:30PM 2/14 JOEL SANCHEZ "el romantico" & LOS BOHEMIOS Sing Valentine's Day. La Casona Restaurant. 6:30PM 2/14 "Romance de la Guitarra and Flamenco Night" with DANIEL SALAZAR, VAL RAMOS & .... St. Joseph College . 2/14 LA 860 with JESSE PEREZ Loves you and salsa! . Azucar Restaurant . 10:30PM . $5 cover. 2/16 Mon HOLYOKE STEEL DRUMS New York Salsa . Ritmo Latino filming at Barca Restaurant . 1429 Park St . Hartford . 860-888-1617 2/18 Wed JESUS PAGAN Y SU ORQUESTA Paoli Music Award Winer presented by Taller Boricua.org & Jimmy Delgado. @ Julia de Burgos Educational Center . 1680 Lexington Ave. NYC . 212-831-4333 . 2/18 Wed INFINI TANGO QUARTET . Tango Night @ Tango Restaurant . Main St. Glastonbury . 2/22 Sun JUAN CARLOS FERNANDEZ-NIETO . Spanish Pianist . Collinsville Congregational Church . 4PM . 2/23 Mon KARIBE MAMBO . Ritmo Latino filming at Barca Restaurant . 1429 Park St. Hartford . 860-888-1617 2/25 Wed GOZA LATIN JAZZ . Tisane Coffee & Tea Bar . Farmington Ave . Hartford . 9PM Fridays WRTC 89.3 FM "Mi Peru" with hosts Armando Zarazu of MESTIZO MANTA and Paco Yunque. 6-7:30PM. Saturdays MEGA 1230 AM "Dulce Amanecer" with hosts Nelson Mena (AMARK) and Jeannette Gonzalez. 8-10am. Andean Fusion and Traditional Andean. To Sponsor call Nelson @ 860-656-4493. Events and information added as received. Thank you! ____________________________________________________________________________
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Fri, Feb. 27 2009
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2/22 Spanish Pianist JUAN CARLOS FERNANDEZ-NIETO in a Free Concert.
Sun, Feb. 22 2009
Maxwell Shepherd Memorial Arts Fund presents
the Shepherd Music Series
Sunday February 22, 2009 at 4PM
at Collinsville Congregational Church with
a free concert by Spanish pianist
JUAN CARLOS FERNANDEZ-NIETO performing works by Mozart, Schubert and Brahms.
Reception to follow.
Church is at south end of the village green at
7 South Street, Collinsville.
Severe weather reschedule date: Sunday 3/1 at 4PM.
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Viva Hartford News
Fri, Feb. 20 2009
by Joyce Bolanos We are still in rehearsal but still filming every move in..... Dancing with Hartford's Rising Stars! Here just a few of the celebrity couples: The US MARINE and THE REGGAETON HIP HOP ARTIST,
THE GLOBETROTTER and THE WRITER, THE POLICEMAN and THE FILM CURATOR,
THE ENTREPRENEUR and THE PHOTOGRAPHER are just some of Hartford's
Celebrities dancing....next week more celebrities to introduce! Meanwhile watch PICTURE THIS! To take a look behind the scenes! Thursday: 1:30 pm Saturday: 2:30 pm Monday: 7:00 am DON'T MISS IT!
VIVA TO OUR SPONSORS!!!!! www.LatinMusicTonight.com El Show de Margarita Cortavarria La Nueva Mega 910 AM www.margaritac.freelife.com Jugo Natural Goji Identidad Latina "El Periodico Con Estilo Propio" 860-231-9891www.identidadlatina.com CTSalsa.com "CT's Premier Source of Latin Entertainment" La Guia Hispana " La Que Si Trabaja" www.laguiaonline.com Vidaen Magazine www.vidaen.com _____________________________________ www.vivahartford.tv ____________________
2/17 FLECHAS, Inc. Launches New Website
Tue, Feb. 17 2009
FLECHAS Inc will
host a press conference on February 17, 2009, to officially launch its 2009
Website and announce itinerary events for the year. You are invited to join us.
The event will
feature a brief speaking program and reception.It is scheduled for 4pm in meeting room 1, New Haven’s City
Hall.Representatives from FLECHAS sponsors for 2009 will be in attendance
and will be joined by other community
dignitaries.
Councilwoman
Hilda Santiago from Meriden, CT, Councilman Carlos Silva from Bridgeport, CT,
and State representative Juan Candelaria in New Haven have confirmed their attendance.
FLECHAS Inc was
founded in 1977 and it is the only Puerto Rican/Hispanic organization in the
State of Connecticut that has maintained a consistent focus on the African
experience to the Puerto Rican national identity.It is also widely known for the annual Fiestas de Loiza which
attracts thousands every summer.
The theme of the organization is “A Puerto Rican Expression of Three
Cultures”, which reflects the contribution of Africa to the island culture
while also celebrating the fusion of the European and Taino elements to our
island’s identity.
For more information please contact FLECHAS at (203) 589-5423.
2/15 Joe Cuba: The Father of New York Boogaloo has passed
Sun, Feb. 15 2009
Joe Cuba will be viewed at the R&G Ortiz Funeral Home located at
204 E. 116th Street, NYC 10029 between 3rd & 2nd Avenues.
212.722.3512 on Wednesday & Thursday, February 18th & 19th from
2 to 10 p.m. (Aurora Communications, Inc.)
by Aurora Flores
The "Father of Boogaloo,"Joe Cuba, passed away on Sunday, February 15, 2009 at 4 p.m. at Mt. Sinai Hospital in New York. He was the most popular exponent of the boogaloo, a fused Latino and R&B rhythm that exploded onto the American top 40s charts during the turbulent 1960s & ‘70s. Hits such as “Bang Bang,” “Push Push,” “El Pito,” “Ariñañara,” and “Sock It To Me Baby,” rocked the hit parades establishing Joe Cuba and his Sextet as the definitive sound of Latin New York during the ‘60s & ‘70s. The Joe Cuba Sextet’s unusual instrumentation featured vibraphones replacing the traditional brass sound. His music was at the forefront of the Nuyorican movement of New York where the children of Puerto Rican emigrants, America’s last citizens, took music, culture, arts and politics into their own hands.
Joe Cuba’s Sextet became popular in the New York Latino community precisely because it fused a bilingual mix of Afro-Caribbean genres blended with the popular urban rhythm & blues of its time creating a musical marriage between the Fania and Motown sound. His was the first musical introduction to Latin rhythms for many American aficionados. The lyrics to Cuba's repertoire mixed Spanish and English, becoming an important part of the emerging Nuyorican identity.
“Joe Cuba’s music validated the developing Nuyorican population whose language and music Cuba captured with his sound,” underlines Giora Breil, CEO of Emusica, the company that now owns the Fania label and who has remastered many of the classics for a new generation of music lovers. “He led the urban tribe,” pointed Breil, “into a united front of cultural warriors that were defining the social and political times they lived in.”
Longtime manager and promoter Hector Maisonave recalls Cuba as ”an innovator who crossed over into mainstream music at an early time. He was the soul of El Barrio. After Joe Cuba, El Barrio is just a street that crosses an avenue.”
In 1962, Cuba recorded "To Be With You" with the vocals of Cheo Feliciano and Jimmy Sabater whose careers he spotlighted after the bands introductory appearance at the Stardust Ballroom prior to its summer stint in the Catskills.
Born in 1931 in the heart of Spanish Harlem, his Puerto Rican parents arrived in New York City in the '20s. Christened "Gilberto Miguel Calderón," Cuba was a “doo wopper” who played for J. Panama in 1950 when he was a young 19 year old before going on to play for La Alfarona X, where the young “congüerro” percussionist replaced Sabu Martinez tapped to play with Xavier Cugat.
By 1965, the Sextet got their first crossover hit with the Latino and soul fusion of "El Pito” (I Never Go Back To Georgia), a tune Cuba recorded against the advice of the producer later to be “broken” by a DJ over WBLS FM in N.Y.. The Dizzy Gillespie "Never Go Back To Georgia" chant was taken from the intro to the seminal Afro-Cuban tune, "Manteca." Vocalist Jimmy Sabater later revealed that "none of us had ever been to Georgia." In fact, Cuba later comically described a conversation he had with the Governor of Georgia who called him demanding why he would record a song whose chorus negatively derided the still segregated Southern town. The quick thinking Joe Cuba replied, “Georgia is the name of my girl.”
In 1967, Joe Cuba’s band --–with no horns– scored a "hit" in the United States National Hit Parade List with the song "Bang Bang" - a tune that ushered in the Latin Boogaloo era. He also had a #1 hit, that year on the Billboard charts with the song "Sock It To Me Baby." The band’s instrumentation included congas, timbales, an occasional bongo, bass, piano and vibraphone. “A bastard sound,” is what Cuba called it pointing to the fans, the people, as the true creators of this music. “You don’t go into a rehearsal and say ‘Hey, let’s invent a new sound, or dance.’ They happen. The boogaloo came out of left field. “ Joe Cuba recounts in Mary Kent’s book:” Salsa Talks: A Musical History Uncovered. “It’s the public that creates new dances and different things. The audience invents, the audience relates to what you are doing and then puts their thing into what you are playing,” pointing to other artists such as Ricardo Ray or Hector Rivera as pioneers of the urban fused rhythm.
“I met Joe up in the Catskills in 1955,” recalls nine time Grammy Award winner Eddie Palmieri. “When I later started La Perfecta,” Palmieri muses, “we alternated on stages with Joe. He was full of life and had a great sense of humor, always laughing at his own jokes,” chuckles the pianist. Palmieri pointed to Cuba’s many musical contributions underlining the power and popularity of his small band and bilingual lyrics while providing a springboard for the harmonies and careers of Cheo Feliciano, Willie Torres and Jimmy Sabater. “He was Spanish Harlem personified,” describes Palmieri recalling the “take no prisoners” attitude Cuba had when it came to dealing with those who reluctantly paid the musicians. Recalling their early recording days with the infamous Morris Levy, Palmieri cites the antics of Joe Cuba, Ismael Rivera and himself as the reason for Levy selling them as a Tico package to Fania label owner, Jerry Masucci.
Funny, irreverent and with a great humor for practical jokes, Joe Cuba, or Sonny as he was called by his closest friends, was raised in East Harlem. Stickball being the main sport for young boys of the neighborhood, Cuba’s father organized a stickball club called the Devils. After Cuba broke a leg, he took up playing the conga and continued to practice between school and his free time. Eventually, he graduated from high school and joined a band.
“He was not afraid to experiment,” said David Fernandez, arranger & musical director of Zon del Barrio who played with the legendary Cuba when he arrived in New York in 2002.
By 1954, at the suggestion of his agent to change the band's name from the Jose Calderon Sextet to the Joe Cuba Sextet, the newly named Joe Cuba Sextet made their debut at the Stardust Ballroom. Charlie Palmieri was musical director of the sextet before his untimely 1988 death from a heart attack.
Since then, the Joe Cuba Sextet and band has been a staple of concerts and festivals that unite both Latinos, African-Americans and just plain music lovers in venues all over the world.
In 2003, the following CDs were released:
* "Joe Cuba Sextet Vol I: Mardi Gras Music for Dancing"
* "Merengue Loco" and
* "Out of This World Cha Cha".
In 2004, Joe Cuba was namedGrand Marshall of the Puerto Rican Day Parade celebrated in Yonkers, New York. Musician Willie Villegas who traveled with Joe for the past 15 years said, “It didn’t matter where we played around the world, Joe would always turn to me and say, To My Barrio…. With Love! ". Joe Cuba is survived by his wife Maria Calderon, sons Mitchell and Cesar, daughter Lisa, and grandchildren Nicole and Alexis.
Condolences can be sent directly to Joe Cuba's widow: Maria Calderon @ mariacuba1@verizon.net.
More information on Joe Cuba's viewing will be forthcoming within the next few days.
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Love Jazz? Love Jazz! Ask for more Latin Jazz!
Thu, Feb. 12 2009
From the Hartford Jazz Society - SPECIAL APPEAL:
A generous donor has pledged to contribute $500 to our Scholarship Fund if we can raise at least $500 at the Valentine Dance or by phone pledge before the end of Valentine's Day. Please make your pledge to 860-242-6688. Leave a message if our secretary is not in.
Thank you!
Viva Hartford! News
Thu, Feb. 12 2009
by Joyce Bolanos
The VIVA HARTFORD Team always on the go, teams up with PICTURE THIS!
Watch the photoshoot of "Dancing with Hartford's Rising Stars!
Channel 5 Hartford Public Access!
Thursday: 1:30 pm,
Saturday: 2:30 pm,
Monday: 7:00 am
DANCING WITH HARTFORD'S RISING STARS! COMING IN MARCH 2009 on VIVA HARTFORD!
2/9 Flamenco Studio Classes with INES ARRUBLA
Mon, Feb. 9 2009
Flamenco dancer and teacher INES ARRUBLA offers a beginners class on Monday February 9, 2009 at 7:30 pm. Classes will take place at the North Star School at Rt.9 and R47 in Hadley, Massachusetts. For more information go to Ines Arrubla or view the work of The Flamenco Studio click here. ____________________________________________________________________________
2/6 & 2/7 Corazon del Sol Jewelry
Fri, Feb. 6 2009
CORAZON DEL SOL - OPEN STUDIO Wine & Cheese - FRI 2/ 6, 5-8PM & SAT 2/7, 12-6PM at 39
GIRARD AVE., HARTFORD. Jeanne Webb 860-305-5757. ____________________________________________________________________________
2/5 "When Poetry Happens" Workshop by Bessy Reyna
Thu, Feb. 5 2009
WHEN POETRY HAPPENS... AND WHAT TO DO ABOUT ITA Poetry Workshop for Non-Poets by Bessy Reyna
This workshop introduces participants to poems which are unique, engaging, humorous and non-threatening. The purpose of the workshop is to encourage participants to discover poetry which speaks to our daily lives and to discuss issues we all have in common. The selected poems which will be distributed to and read by the participants, demonstrate how even the seemingly unimportant daily occurrences (like shaving, driving a car, doing laundry, or observing the kitchen table) have been transformed into poems by
writers of diverse backgrounds. The readings flow into a deceptivelysimple writing exercise in which participants feel free to express themselves in a poem or narrative.
Review from a Hartford Courant workshop: "Your session [When Poetry Happens] got tremendous remarks in the evaluations. You are called 'helpful', 'brilliant,' 'wise' and so much more. There can be some tough judges in a gang of newspaper people but you won over them all!"
K. Vann and Dennis Horgan, Directors National Writers Workshop presented by the Courant and The Poynter Institute.
First Thursdays Phoenix Art After Hours at the Wadsworth Atheneum, 600 Main Street, Hartford, CT ________________________________________________________________________
2/1 Sun 6PM, Ch.5 VIVA HARTFORD! Repeat - Please See 1/25 News Item
Sun, Feb. 1 2009
JANUARY . LIVE . LOCAL . LATIN MUSIC
Sat, Jan. 31 2009
New Years 2009 Messages:
Tony Colon of Guavate Cafe will be bringing back live music any week now! It is just too cold! But the restaurant is open and it is just the right hot! Latin Music Tonight will keep you posted.
Julian of Saravanda Cafe on Park Street sends Happy New Year Cheer for 2009 with Friday, Saturday & Sunday Guest DJ's. Every Saturday "Noche Colombiana" and Sundays 5PM "Musica del Recuerdo", Trios & Boleros. Julian will let us know when we can hear some more live cumbia music at Saravanda! Please!
Fri 1/16 SON DE SIEMPRE at La Casona Restaurant 6:30P. No cover. Sat 1/17VAL RAMOS FLAMENCO ENSEMBLE Elim Park Place, Cheshire. $12 general adm./$10 Sr. & Students. Sat 1/17 ORQUESTA CALIDAD salsa at Azucar Restaurant 10:30PM $5.00 cover. Fri 1/23LOS BOHEMIOS musica tipica. La Casona Restaurant. No cover. 6:30PM. Sat 1/24 LOS FIELES MUSICALES cumbia, duranguense. Passion Night Club. $10/adv. Fri 1/30 KULTURA BORIKUA jazzy jibaros. La Casona Restaurant. No cover. 6:30PM. Fri 1/30 ALBERT RIVERA QUINTET and THE CURTIS BROTHERS. Studio @ the Forge. Hartford. Sat 1/31 ORQUESTA PUEBLO salsa. Passion Night Club. $5.00 cover. Sat 1/31 SON 7 salsa. Azucar Restaurant. 10PM. $5.00 cover.
Guayacan, Mario Donate and ORQUESTA PUEBLO salsa band are ready to tape TV's Ritmo Latino with Angel Arce interview and performance on Monday January 12 at Barca, presentation at Passion Nightclub on Saturday January 31 and a special Valentine's Day show on February 14.
Identidad Latina will be back with the first issue of 2009 on January 16th. When you send Latin Music Tonight your event listing, press release, etc. don't forget to send to jorge@identidadlatina.com Check out the online version of Identidad Latina.
La Casona Restaurant's Live Music Fridays line-up for January starts with the "Gran Parranda" on Friday January 9 with KULTURA BORIKUA. Tell me, is that the day after "las octavitas"? No, it is one of the 21 days after Christmas. On Friday January 16, FABIO MATEUS and SON DE SIEMPRE perform followed by JOEL SANCHEZ and LOS BOHEMIOS on Friday January 23. KULTURA BORIKUA is back on the last Friday of the month on January 30.
While you are out grocery & clothing shopping, take a few minutes to pick-up some basic necessities for those at the McKinney Men's Shelter in Hartford. You can drop-off new socks, undershirts, boxers, tooth brushes, toothpaste, hand lotion, deoderants at La Casona during regular business hours. Gloria Pimentel, Director and those that need the shelter will thank you. __________________________________________________________________________
Hartford's Happy Feet, Joey Huertas
Sat, Jan. 31 2009
Like private classes but more fun, Joey Huertas' Happy Feet Salsa Dance Classes take place every Wednesday from 6pm to 7pm for beginners and from 7:30pm to 8:30pm advanced at La Casona. The classes consist of footwork and partnering, no partner is needed but it's strongly recommended. The fee is $10 per session and there is no contract, it's on a pay as you come basis! There is time for dancing after the class is over. La Casona's bar and restaurant are open and there is a 15% discount on food (Joey's Happy Food). You can reach
Joey "Happy Feet" Huertas at 860-209-1654 or electronically at jhuertas73@hotmail.com. Make your way over to La Casona at 681 Wethersfield Ave.in Hartford, 860-296-9929. Take exit 27 off I-91 and ask Joey what his day job is: Happy Hands? __________________________________________________________
1/31 Saturday Prayer Vigil Starts at Noon
Sat, Jan. 31 2009
Dear Friends: On May 30, 2008, my father (Angel
Arce Torres) was a victim of a hit and run on Park Street. As of today
(8) month later no one has been identified, captured or arrested for
this serious crime. I am therefore asking anyone who is interested in
assisting me and Mothers Against Violance in obtaining justice for my
father and other victums to join me at the vigil that is taking place on Saturday January 31, 2009 at 12:00 noon at the corner of Park and Main Street.
As we enter the second month of 2009, it is important that we do not forget the tragic hit and run attack on Mr. Angel Arce
Torres. Mothers United Against Violance will hold a prayer vigil to rally
the community to call on the city officials to do more in solving this
crime so that the family can see these criminals brought to justice.
In
addition the community will be standing in solidarity as the call goes
out to State Legislators to change the laws so that a "Hit and Run" is treated as a criminal assault on a person. The law currently treats a "Hit and Run" as a motor vehicle violation! Also
of grave concern is the increased number of unregistered scooters, mini bikes,
pockets bikes and off road vehicles driven on city streets that pose
a danger to both pedestrians and riders. It is long past time that
legislation passes that truly makes streets safe across the state. The prayer vigil will start promptly at 12:00 Noon followed by a press conference at which Rev. Henry Brown and Angel Arce will address those that have gathered.
For more information please contact Rev. Henry Brown at (860) 538-5490 or Mr. Angel Arce at: (860) 888-1617. I
hope and pray that you can join and support us. Please forward to your
contacts. Thank you for your support. Angel Arce __________________________________________________________________________
1/31 Change In Plans for Salsa Nite, Now Benefit for El Cacique!
Sat, Jan. 31 2009
SALSA NITE - Live Band - TBA2Nite @ BARCA LOUNGE 1429 PARK ST. (PARKVILLE) HARTFORD CT. 860-724-4444 . 21 & OVER We would like to inform you that "El Cacique" will "not" be performing this Saturday
Nite due to Health Issues. His performance will be reschedule, when
he is in better Health, we will be replacing him with "TBA 2NITE"Special Guest DJ "Professor" Proceeds to Benefit "El Cacique" Wishing him a Prompt Recovery....
ALL LIVE this SATURDAY for only $10.00 in ADV. $15.00 @ DOOR...FOR TIX'S: (Box Office) 860-296-1300 or BARCA 860-724-4444.....please visit us @ www.barcahartford.com - www.vicluna.net find: more info, menu, calendar, gallery, and directions....LUNA'S COMEDY WEDNESDAYS. Thank You in advance! Luna.
1/31 Latinas y El Poder- Marilyn Alverio, State Farm, Estela Lopez – Hartford Foundation for Public Giving (3rd segment) 2/7 Sexologia - Instituto del Placer con Dr. Charley Ferrer 2/14 - Valentine’s Special - Pete Rosa 2nd in the series – Pete Rosa y Dra.Elsa Nunez, 4th Segment for the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving 2/21 ® Valentine’s Special - Pete Rosa 2nd in the series – Pete Rosa y Dra. Elsa Nunez, 4th Segment for the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving 2/28 Al Dia Con Tu Salud- City of Hartford, Hartford Hospital El Show de Analeh is hosted by Ana Alfaro, Milagros Luna and other Guest Youth Hosts. www.ANALEH.com ____________________________________________________________________________
From the IRS Newwire & Taking Care of "IT" 2009
Sun, Jan. 25 2009
IRS and Telemundo Will Host Tax
Information Program for Spanish-Speaking Taxpayers
WASHINGTON
— The Internal Revenue Service will join national TV network Telemundo
in an informative tax program aimed at Spanish-speaking taxpayers on Sunday,
Jan. 25.
The
one-hour program, “Los Impuestos y Usted” (“Taxes and
You”), will air at:
3:00 p.m. Eastern, Central and Pacific Time
2:00 p.m. Mountain Time
Consult
your local listings for exact times.
“Los
Impuestos y Usted” will focus on a variety of tax issues, including
topics such as who must file a tax return and who can claim deductions and
benefits.
In addition
the program will highlight the Earned Income Tax Credit, which is a sometimes
overlooked but valuable tax credit that can make taxpayers lives a little
easier. Working families with incomes under $41,646 could receive
larger refunds if they qualify for the EITC.
The program
also will explain Free File, a service that allows many taxpayers to file
their taxes online at no cost. The show will also discuss other kinds of free
assistance available from the IRS.
Mónica
Noguera, host for many of Telemundo’s special programs, will present
the IRS program, which features in-studio interviews with IRS tax experts.
Information
about the IRS is available in Spanish at www.irs.gov/espanol
or toll-free at 1-800-829-1040, extension 8. submitted by: Cherie Griffith-Dunn, President/CEO VLO GROUP Real Estate & www.vlocommunity.org . Thank you.
1/25 VIVA HARTFORD Sunday Ch.5 Hartford Public Access
Sun, Jan. 25 2009
by Joyce Bolanos The
VIVA HARTFORD Team attends the First Annual Welcome to Hartford Gateway
For Immigrants Event! Did you know that there is 100 ethnic groups and
50 languages spoken in Hartford? Watch Jose wear a turban and commit to
be one of the Three Kings for the Parade....well if they call him! Then we go to the celebration of "El Senor de los Milagros" one of the most important events in Hartford's Peruvian community. We learn more about Peruvian cuisine and taste the delicious desserts! Then
we continue and celebrate with none other than Peruvian community,
civic and media personality Margarita Cortavarria! Yes, it's her
Birthday! And she knows how to dance! Don't miss this cultural action packed episode of VIVA HARTFORD! VIVA TO OUR SPONSORS! www.LatinMusicTonight.com , "El Show de Margarita Cortavarria La Nueva Mega 910 AM www.margaritac.freelife.com , Identidad Latina "El Periodico Con Estilo Propio" 860-231-9891www.identidadlatina.com , www.CTSalsa.com "CT's Premier Source of Latin Entertainment" and La Guia Hispana " La Que Si Trabaja" www.laguiaonline.com .
Dances and Writes Poetry
Tue, Jan. 20 2009
Angelic Blessings
Angels gather like clouds
Blowing whispers of blessings,
To my world of the unknown
During times of stressing.
Angels sing like a chorus
Uttering sweet melodies of hope
In my layers of darkness
So just today I can cope.
Written by Maribel Camacho
on January 5, 2009
1/18 World Aids Day and Viva Hartford Sunday 6PM Ch.5 Htfd Pub. Access
Fri, Jan. 16 2009
by Joyce Bolaños. Sonia Brown, a student of the Springfield College School of Human Services interviews Jose Vega on his work with HIV/AIDS education and prevention.
Then the VIVA HARTFORD Team always on the go when it comes to AWARENESS AND PREVENTION marks World AIDS DAY at Hartford Hospital. Meet Lucky S. Michaels from Silvias Place the only shelter for LBGT Youth in New York City.
Watch participants in World AIDS DAY do some serious "VOGUEING", yes, as in Madonna's En VOGUE! And use a CONDOM ....Don't Forget that! www.VivaHartford.tv hosted by Joyce Bolaños and Jose Vega every Sunday at 6PM on Hartford's Public Access Channel 5.
Week- to week we never know who will show up to share the mike with the co-hosts. In fact we don't always know who the co-hosts will be. Guitarist Dave Giardina of GOZA LATIN JAZZ and the mariachis FIESTA DEL NORTE is our original host. Several months later he was joined as co-host by Carlos Hernandez-Chavez of TIERRA MESTIZA and the VAL RAMOS FLAMENCO ENSEMBLE. If Dave and Carlos are not available, we invite guest hosts. FABIO MATEUS of Son de Siempre, JAY BORGES of Kultura Borikua, EDUARDO ROCHA and JAIME CHILUISA of Los Trovadores, BOBBY T of Bobby T Latin Jazz, DAMIAN CURTIS, JONATHAN CHATFIELD have all hosted over the past 22 months. The week of January 15th heard Jay and Carlos host with assist by congero Bobby T, singer Antonio "To NY" Rivera, "plenero" Domingo De Jesus & singer Magda Rodriguez from Holyoke. Spaniard Alfonso Miguel-Romero sang flamenco style. Soon to graduate law school, Angel Lugo won the Lunch-for-Two at La Casona Restaurant Business Card Drawing. A final note, if you take the mike you get a beer or wine on the house. Thank you very much! La Casona Restaurant is located at 681 Wethersfield Ave. in Hartford at exit 27 off I-91. For more information call 860-296-9929 or online at www.CasonaRestaurant.com.
1/11 Viva Hartford! 6PM Ch.5 Hartford Public Access
Sun, Jan. 11 2009
by Joyce Bolaños The New Year Celebration continues (hey! it has to be better than 2008!). The VIVA HARTFORD team keeps celebrating with La Mega's On-Air-Personality Margarita Cortavarria Holiday Radio segment of "Asi es mi Peru".
As
Margarita does her radio show, Jose and Joyce get inspired with their
own segment "VIVA SENTIMIENTOS" (VIVA FEELINGS) . Jose asks the
audience to call in with their "Sentimientos" specially the ones about unrequited love (which means love that is not reciprocated); it gets funnier and even hilarious!
1/10 MARCIN DYLLA Outstanding Classical Guitar Player
Sat, Jan. 10 2009
“Speed, perfection, clarity, beauty. A virtuoso of the new order.
About the artist: For several years the guitar world has been buzzing about the guitar wizardry of Marcin Dylla. Then, last year on his first attempt, Marcin won the world’s most prestigious classical guitar competition. Prepare to be blown away. ” The Connecticut Guitar Society and The Charter Oak Cultural Center present Marcin Dylla GFA Winner from Poland SATURDAY, January 10, 2009 at 8:00 PM, the Charter Oak Cultural Center, 21 Charter Oak Ave, Hartford, CT. Tickets, $22 - $27, may be purchased online at The Guitar Society or call office (860) 249-7041 or The Charter Oak Cultural Center (860) 249-1207. Marcin Dylla, Polish Guitarist
Born on June 6, 1976 in Chorzów. He started to learn to play the guitar at the age of 8, in State School of Music in Ruda Śląska. Between 1995 - 2000 he was studying at the State Academy of Music in Katowice in the guitar class of Ms. Wanda Palacz. He continued his musical education in schools abroad: Musical Academy in Basel with professor Oscar Ghiglia, Musical Academy in Freiburg with professor Sonja Prunnbauer, and Musical Conservatory in Maastricht with Carlo Marchione.
Marcin Dylla has graced the stage of distinguished concert halls across the globe including Konzerthaus, Musikverein and Palais Lobkovitz in Vienna (Austria), Auditorio Nacional and Auditorio Conde Duque in Madrid (Spain), St. Petersburg Philharmonic Hall (Russian Federation), Kleinhans Music Hall in Buffalo (USA), Villa Hügel in Essen (Germany) and the Palazzina Liberty in Milan (Italy).
By many music critics and music lovers, Marcin Dylla is considered one of the most outstanding classical guitar players. He owes this position, among others, to unparalleled number of awards at musical competitions. In 1996 – 2004 17 times he won the first prize at the most prestigious international guitar contests taking place in Europe and in the USA. Many times he was honored by awards of the audience and orchestras, with which he performed.
In 2002 at the 7th International Guitar Convent in Alessandria, Marcin Dylla was also granted a “gold guitar” musical critics’ award for the best coming young guitar player. Marcin Dylla’s fame in the artistic life of Europe, is confirmed by his participation in many musical festivals, conducting master classes, cooperation with outstanding musicians and orchestras, as well as giving many recitals in prestigious, world concert halls, such as Konzerthaus -Vienna, Musikverein - Vienna, Auditorio Nacional - Madrid, Philharmonic – St. Petersburg, Kleinhans Music Hall - Buffalo N.Y.
1/6/2009 Three Kings Day - The Gift of Life!
Tue, Jan. 6 2009
Give the Gift of Life! AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE Celebrating Three Kings Day Sponsored by Univision and Mi Casa, Inc.
Mi Casa Inc, 590 Park Street, Hartford Tuesday January 6, 2009 1:30pm - 6:15pm
For an appointment, please call 1-800-448-3543 or for Spanish call Maricarmen Salazar, Gerente bilingüe de la Iniciativa Hispana y Diversidad - 860-997-0823. Please bring photo ID. You must be 17 years old or over and weigh 110 pounds or more. Mi Casa, Inc 860-522-5222 __________________________________________________________________________
1/3 Christmas & New Year Special on Analeh
Sat, Jan. 3 2009
El Show de Analeh every Saturday morning at 11 on Ch.18 Univision hosted by Ana Alfaro. 1/3/09 (R) Christmas Show/ New Year Special
1/10/09 ® Dr. Barba – Hospital de Central Connecticut
Adjustable Gastric Band
1/17/09 ® Quincenearas – DCF Special
1/24/09 Latinas y El Poder- Marilyn Alverio, Hilda Porrata-Doria and
Julie Stav, State Farm- Plus Hartford Foundation – Estela
Lopez and Pete Rosa– Htfd Foundation for Public Giving (
2nd and 3rd segments)
1/31 Al Dia Con Tu Salud- City of Hartford, Hartford Hospital
2/7 ® Latinas y El Poder- Marilyn Alverio, Hilda Porrata-Doria
and Julie Stav, State Farm- Plus Hartford Foundation – Estela
Lopez and Pete Rosa– Htfd Foundation for Public Giving (
2nd and 3rd segments)
2/14 - Valentine’s Special - Pete Rosa 2nd in the series – Pete Rosa y
Dra.
Elsa Nunez, 4th Segment for the Hartford Foundation for
Public Giving
2/21 ® Valentine’s Special - Pete Rosa 2nd in the series – Pete Rosa
y Dra.
Elsa Nunez, 4th Segment for the Hartford Foundation for Public
Giving__________________________________
1/3/09 Full Luna Live January Schedule
Sat, Jan. 3 2009
Luna Productions & Barca Lounge present:
“Comedy Slam Wednesday’s” at Barca Restuarant & Tapas Bar,
1429 Park St. (between Park St. and Bartholomew Ave.).
Featuring Comedians from: BET, Comedy Central, Def Jam,
Latino King’s of Comedy, Bad Boys of Comedy, et.al.
Wednesday Jan. 7th '09 performing live:
*Bonee T-Stand-Up NY, Connecticut Comedy Festival
*Nikki Carr- Comic View, Stand-Up NY, Last Comic Standing*Hosted by: John Hilton
$10.00 Adv./$15.00 Door. Rated “R”. Door’s open at 8:00pm.
For Ticket’s/Table/VIP/more info:
Contact Vic Luna 860-656-5649. *If you think you got “Jokes” or “Poetry” come join us! Must sign up b4 the show.
Luna Productions
Present:
“Divas Night Out Saturday's” with a Latin Twist at Barca Rest. & Tapas Bar at 9PM with Special Guest DJ"s
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Sat Jan 3rd ’09 “Latino X-Mas Party/Gran Parranda Navidena”
Toy Drive for Three King’s Day/free admission with a Toy.
Sat Jan 10th ’09 “A Traffic Light Affair”
Wear something with “RED” means your “Taken”, “YELLOW” means “Maybe”
“GREEN” means your “AVAILABLE/SINGLE & LOOKING”.
Sat. Jan 17th “OLD SCHOOL/ RETRO"
70’s/80’s/ 90’s – Freestyle, Hip Hop, R&B, and, Latin
Sat. Jan 24th ’09 “DIVAS Night Out” Ladies free with guest pass.
Sat. Jan 31st ’09 “SALSA Night” with Live Music.
For more info/private party’s/VIP’s:
Contact Vic Luna @ 860-656-5649. Barca Restaurant Reservations Call 860-724-4444. VicLuna@Luna.net, www.Barcahartford.com, www.LatinMusicTonight.com.
12/31 LA INDIA Sings in the New Year at La Casona
Wed, Dec. 31 2008
Bring in 2009 with the Latin Song Bird "La India" performing live...Wednesday 31, from 9pm to 2pm. Free Champagne Toast at Midnight. Complimentary Buffet. Very Tight Security and Strict Dress Code. Music by HOT 93.7's own DJ Bombero.
Tickets: $50/person - $75 Couples. Call DJ Bombero at 860.982.4542. Happy New Year 2009!!! La Casona Restaurant, 681 Wethersfield Ave., Hartford. 860-296-9929. www.CasonaRestaurant.com.
December Live . Local . Latin Music
Wed, Dec. 31 2008
Adding to this list every day! 12/5 Fri - Parranda!JOE DIAZ y SU GRUPO BORIKEN . La Casona Restaurant . 6:30pm 12/6 Sat - KARIBE MAMBO salsa . Azucar . Hartford . 10:30pm 12/6 Sat - RAY DE LA PAZ & JOE DIAZ y SU GRUPO BORIKEN . Maria C. Sanchez Awards . Hartford Hilton Hotel . 6PM . 860-250-6541 . 12/7 Sun - PARRANDA w/RAY GONZALEZ, VAL RAMOS & JAY BORGES. "Parrandeando" With Guakia, Inc. Fundraiser . La Casona Restaurant . Hartford . 3-9pm . Tickets $50 . 860-989-5355 or Guakia 860-548-9555 . 12/12 Fri - Parranda!JOE DIAZ y SU GRUPO BORIKEN . La Casona Restaurant . 6:30pm 12/17 Wed - Parranda!PRODIGIO CLAUDIO & KULTURA BORIKUA . Guavate Cafe . Hartford . 8-11pm . $15. 12/18 Thur - FIESTON NAVIDENO w/PRODIGIO CLAUDIO & KULTURA BORIKUA . New venue: Waterfront Tavern., Holyoke, Mass. 6pm . $10/Advance and $12/Door. 12/19 Fri - Parranda!KULTURA BORIKUA . La Casona Restaurant . 6:30pm (To be rescheduled) 12/19 Fri. DANIEL SALAZAR: Solo Guitar of Spain & Latin America . Green Street Arts Center . Middletown . 8pm . 12/19 Fri - KARIBE MAMBO salsa . Cloud 9 Lounge . Hartford . 10pm 12/20 Sat - LA 860 salsa . Azucar . Hartford . 10:30pm . 12/27 Sat - SON7 salsa. Azucar . Hartford . 10:30pm . 12/31 Wed - LATIN SPIRIT - GONZALO CORTES, JESSICA HELLER. Charter Oak Cultural Center . 7pm . Happy New Year! More listings as the information comes in or call 860-989-5355 for more details.
12/24 Holiday Dinner: Families Hosted by Barca Restaurant
Wed, Dec. 24 2008
The First Annual “The Night Before Christmas Dinner” providing a Christmas dinner, Live Music, & Comedy, Wednesday 24th, 2008 from 6:00pm - 8:00pm.
In an effort to give back to the community Barca Restaurant & Tapas Bar, Luna Productions, Ritmo Latino, Super Sabaro, HAPTV5.com and members of the Third District are going to host The First Annual “The Night Before Christmas Dinner”.
On the menu will be:
Soup (chicken noodle),
Salad (greens),
Roast Potatoes,
Roast Pork Loin,
Roast Turkey,
Spanish Style Rice
and for dessert K-Lime Pie.
The dinner along with live entertainment will be served to individuals who have been staying at The Salvation Army-Shelter and their families, Wednesday December 24, 2008 from 6:00pm - 8:00pm at Barca Restaurant and Tapas Bar, 1429 Park St. (between Park St. & Bartholomew Ave.), Hartford, Connecticut.
Live Music by: "CARLITOS RIVERA y su grupo ELNUEVO AMANECER" performing his Latin Christmas Music/Gran Parranda Navidena. Also,
Live Comedy, featuring Comic's from: "Comedy Slam Wednesday's/Luna King's of Comedy".
Anyone interested in volunteering, please contact Barca at 860-724-4444.
Sponsored by Barca Restaurant and Tapas Bar & Luna Productions.
Transportation is available to anyone from the Shelter (to and from).
For more information, donations or for Media contact Mr. Luna @ 860-656-5649._______________________________________
12/21 Viva Hartford! Sundays 6pm Ch.5 Hartford Public Access
Sun, Dec. 21 2008
by Joyce Bolaños Christmas in the City as in New York City! VIVA HARTFORD! goes caroling in the Big Apple at The Mead House on Perry Street, yes that is right! Located right next to Carrie's of Sex and the City! We hear Maria Christensen (singer/songwriter for Jennifer Lopez-Waiting for Tonight), visit with Tom Vogt editor for the South Park cartoon series and a cameo appearance of Carson Kressley-Queer Eye for the Straight Guy fame..... Stars among stars sing Deck the Halls, Jingle Bells and much more!
Jose Ortega, architect extraordinaire (who once did a music video with Enrique Iglesias, back in the day), he is also Andy's godfather and gives us a tour and history of The Mead House...
Don't miss this Super Christmas Carol Special of VIVA Hartford! Hosted by Joyce Bolanos and Jose Vega.
DECK THE HALLS.....LIFE IS GOOD! __________ www.VivaHartford.tv ____________
12/18 FIESTON NAVIDENO de Holyoke, Mass.
Thu, Dec. 18 2008
(Change of Venue) La Casa Cultural invites you to the first FIESTON NAVIDENO de Holyoke on Thursday December 18, 2008 at 6PM at the new location: Waterfront Tavern, 920 Main Street, Holyoke, Massachusetts. Come and enjoy a night of "parranda", culture and folklore with the music of KULTURA BORIKUA and cuatro virtuoso PRODIGIO CLAUDIO from Puerto Rico. For more information call 413-533-1894 or go to www.casaholyokepr.com. Please bring a canned good for the "Food Pantry" and receive a discount at the door. www.waterfronttavern.com .
12/17 Comedy Night
Wed, Dec. 17 2008
Luna Productions & Barca Lounge present "Comedy Slam Wednesday's" @ Barca Rest. & Tapas Bar, 1429 Park Street (between Park & Bartholomew Ave./in Hartford) starting Wed. Dec. 17th. 8:00pm Comics: Laugh Factory, Latino Kings of Comedy, BET, Latin Divas, Def Jam, Bad Boys of comedy, and many more (host/roster t.b.a), $10.00 pre-sale ticket's-limited/$15.00 @ door/plenty of free-secure parking (if you thing you got "Jokes" or "Poetry" come join us - please contact Luna or 860-656-5649 to sign up) just for FUN!! Come join us to "Relax the Mind, Body & Soul"......Happy Holiday's to all...Coming soon Comedy Corner (it's a website thing!) "where the real action is....the city's heart feels like it has a healthy beat" -Hartford Advocate "the city's new see-and-be-seen spot"-Hartford Courant. For more information, reservations, hour's of business, directions, menu contact barca @ 860-724-4444 to reserve table - For ticket's (comedy slam) - contact luna @ 860-656-5649 1st come 1st served/i mean it! (buy 4 ticket's/get table "free") Event is Rated "R". Following the show, dance or just chill out to midnight with some old school music & Comedians. Don't miss this opportunity, to have a Laugh, and to "Relax the Mind & Soul", seats are limited!! www.vicluna.net check out our new web-site. For more info/group rates, please contact www.vicluna@hotmail.com or @ 860-656-5649
by Joyce Bolaños The VIVA HARTFORD Team on their quest once again to save the planet! Well not really, just on a quest to get some energy saving tips from our friends at Home Depot. We find out how to make our homes more energy efficient, keep our homes cozy and use "green energy saving products". Jose bumps into a couple of people from his hometown of Ponce and guess what? People from Ponce are just like Jose, gracious and funny! Well you have to see it for yourself! Then once we get our homes ready for winter, we venture into the home of Butler McCook, the oldest home in the City of Hartford! Artist Beth Pite shows us her works of art in this historic setting, we hear the fascinating song of the all woman A Capella group, "The Sweetest Key"! Don't Miss this very Energy Saving Segment, full of History, Art and the Sweetest Music! Viva Hartford is hosted by Joyce Bolaños and Jose Vega. VIVA AMIGOS!!!!! www.LatinMusicTonight.comn " El Show de Margarita Cortavarria La Nueva Mega 910 AM www.margaritac.freelife.com Jugo Natural Goji Identidad Latina "El Periodico Con Estilo Propio" 860-231-9891 www.IdentidadLatina.comwww.CTSalsa.com "CT's Premier Source of Latin Entertainment" La Guia Hispana " La Que Si Trabaja" www.LaGuiaOnline.com
12/13 Family Holiday Dinner Party Hosted by Peruvian Organization
Sat, Dec. 13 2008
The committee of Santa Rosa de Lima Patrona de Chiquian, of the United States, is honored to invite you and your family to a Christmas Dinner Party on Saturday December 13, 2008 from 6pm until midnight. The festivities will take place at the St. Mary's Church lower level on 626 Sillar Ave., Newington, CT 06111. Donation is $15.00 and includes dinner. For more information please call Mery Aldave: 953-1972, Abel Aldave: 205-4884, Nora Jara: 922-4501 or Lola Jara: 666-2495. There will be raffles!
12/11 A Home for the Holidays Fundraiser
Thu, Dec. 11 2008
Networking Holiday Party & Fundraiser to give away a free home to a deserving family or young professional.
Please join us at our First Annual Home for the Holiday Fundraiser on December 11, 2008 at the Pond House Café 5:30pm to 8:00pm. Help make a difference for a young professional or middleclass family this holiday season. This wonderful event will raise funds to give a deserving young professional or middle class family the opportunity to receive a FREE home. Applications now being accepted. This is our way of giving back to our community in collaboration with VLO Group New England, LLC- Americas Leading Affordable Housing Developer. VLO is building strong communities and unlocking the pathways to homeownership. For more information about the event and our Sponsorship levels, please call 860-548-1908 or visit us at WWW.VLOCOMMUNITY.ORG. Open Bar with Appetizers & Hors D’oeuvres Please RSVP by calling 860-548-1908 or emailing us at info@vlocommunity.org. Pond House Cafe, Elizabeth Park 1555 Asylum Avenue West Hartford, CT 06117. Tickets $50 or special advertising package $100 (includes one ticket).
12/7 "PARRANDEANDO" With Guakia, Inc. Fundraiser
Sun, Dec. 7 2008
"Guakitrulla Parranda" - Wine Reception -Comida Criolla -Desserts -Coffee,Tea,Soda -Candies from Puerto Rico -CD Raffle Jose Gonzalez & Criollo Clasico "Musica Navidena" -Parrandas in Puerto Rico are a holiday activity now popular in Hartford, very much like the door-to-door carolling tradition brought from Europe that brings family and community together. Guakia, Inc.'s 25th Anniversary celebration continues with "Guakitrulla Parranda" fundraiser. Start the season with Guakia Inc. Musical Director, Ray Gonzalez, the fine guitars of Val Ramos and Renaldo Guadalupe and cuatro music by Jay Borges of Kultura Borikua. There will be specialholiday fare from Puerto Rico and a festive atmosphere on Sunday December 7 from 3pm to 9pm at La Casona Restaurant at 681 Wethersfield Avenue in Hartford, CT. Tickets include wine reception, a special buffet dinner of "comida criolla" and live entertainment. Song sheets will be provided! Join the parranda! Bomba! For tickets call Guakia, Inc. at 860-548-9555 or 860-989-5355. Tickets/Donation $50. Guakia, Inc. provides classes for children and adults and presentations in the arts and culture of Puerto Rico and Latin America. www.Guakia.org
12/7 Viva Hartford 6pm Ch. 5 Hartford Public Access
Sun, Dec. 7 2008
by Joyce Bolaños VIVA AMIGOS!!!!! www.LatinMusicTonight.com " El Show de Margarita Cortavarria La Nueva Mega 910 AM www.margaritac.freelife.com Jugo Natural Goji Identidad Latina "El Periodico Con Estilo Propio" 860-231-9891 www.identidadlatina.comwww.CTSalsa.com "CT's Premier Source of Latin Entertainment" La Guia Hispana " La Que Si Trabaja" www.laguiaonline.com What is the Day of the Dead? The VIVA HARTFORD Team joins in the Celebration of "El Dia de Los Muertos" find out the meaning and origin of this special day in which we remember our loved ones who have passed on...... Artists Balam Soto and Marela Zacarias delight us with their beautiful, colorful and meaningful tribute on this special day. Then we interview Walter Morciglio-Latin Grammy Nominee and hear "La Nueva Trova" in the former Paloma Sabanera now called "The Paloma Coffee House"! Watch VIVA MOMENTS as Jose and Joyce encourage all men to have their PROSTRATE Checked out! Yes! If you haven't done so...DO IT YOUR LIFE MIGHT JUST DEPEND ON IT! CHECK THAT PROSTRATE NOW! Don't Miss this Day of the Dead, Nueva Trova and Prostrate segment! So you think there is nothing to do in Hartford? Then go to www.vivahartford.tv to checkout our community Calendar! And do something! _______________________www.VivaHartford.tv ________
12/5, 12/12 & 12/19 Parranda Fridays
Fri, Dec. 5 2008
2008 PARRANDAS NAVIDENA
Live Music Fridays . Hartford's Cuatro Corner . Dec 5 Parranda! JOE DIAZ Y SU GRUPO BORIKEN Dec 12 Parranda! JOE DIAZ Y SU GRUPO BORIKEN Dec 19 Gran Parrandon! KULTURA BORIKUA.
Charter Oak Cultural Center presents…
An evening of fun, frolic and fundraising for Charter Oak's Youth Arts Institute
In the heist of the holiday season…
Join us for Forgeries.
Be part of a new Hartford Holiday tradition!
Thursday, December 4, 2008 at 5:30 p.m.
Come see and bid on the work of 20 Hartford artists who, in their own inimitable style, have interpreted, with wit and whimsy, some of your favorite famous paintings.
Delight your palette with fine wine, Munch on hors d'oeuvres by Mediza Mediterranean Restaurant, be happy you're not Van Gogh as you listen with both ears to the sweet strains of Dave Giardina’s guitar and Markus Centola’s accordion, and rejoice as you spend some of your Monet to buy one of these works to give as the perfect holiday gift.
Participating artists include:
Michal Ayalon,
Jill Henderson, Pasanen,
Carlos Hernandez Chavez,
John Murphy,
Balam Soto,
Gabriela Galarza,
Beth Pite,
Cathy Welson,
George Herrick, Lasua
Harriet Winograd,
Mike Jacobs,
Meredith Arcari,
Barbara Bennett,
Carla Ten Eyck,
Rosalia Lee,
Karen Rossi,
Estelle Laschever,
Natasha Sazonova,
Imna Arroyo,
Hannah Libman,
Lisa Foster and
Deborah Wadsworth.
Live auction begins at 6:30 p.m.
RSVP by phone or email by December 1, 2008
860.249.1207 or laura.rozza@charteroakcenter.org. Get all Dali’d up in your holiday attire!
Admission tickets $25 (will be applied to the price of purchase).
Auditions For Youth Ensembles of Latin Jazz & Salsa
Mon, Dec. 1 2008
Ray Gonzalez, musical director of Guakia, Inc. announces auditions for musicians the ages of 10 to 18 years old. Call Mr. Gonzalez at Guakia, Inc. 860-548-9555. Guakia is located at 75 Charter Oak Avenue, Hartford, CT 06126-0029. Guakiarte, School for the Creative and Performing Arts offers classes in Dance: Folkloric, Salsa, Salsa for children and Ballet, in Vocals, Band Instruments/Woodwinds and Metals (Trumpet, trombone, Saxophone, Clarinet, Flute), Violin, Guitar, Piano, Andean Flute (Quena/Zampona), Caribbean Percussion (Conga, Bongo, Bata, Timbales, Cajon, Chekere, Guiro, Maraca, Claves, Cua), Music Theory (sight reading), Theatre Arts, Creative Writing, Drawing, Painting, Graphic Arts for children, youth and adults. Guakia is and educational, arts and cultural non-profit organization sponsored by: Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, Greater Hartford Arts Council, City of Hartford, Long Foundation, CT Commission on Culture and Tourism, Roberts Foundation, Patricelli Family Foundation and the generosity of private and anonymous donors.____________________________________________
El Show de Analeh-Saturdays 11AM Ch.18 Univision
Sun, Nov. 30 2008
UPDATED 11/1/2008
11/8 Tu Vida es Arte - Comedia, Hermanos Rosario, Imagen y Algo Mas, Segmento Joven con Milagros Luna y Josefina Abreu 11/15 ® Resurgiendo los grandes de la Salsa 11/22 Quincenearas Celebration– Dept. of Children and Families, Segmento Joven con Damaris DeLeon, Fredy Escudero, Josefina Abreu y Marcela Bernal 11/ 29 Banda Gastrica Ajustable con el Dr. Barba – Adjustable Gastric Band with Dr.Barba Hospital de Central Connecticut 12/6 ® Tu Vida es Arte - Comedia, Hermanos Rosario, Imagen y Algo Mas, Segmento Joven con Milagros Luna y Josefina Abreu 12/13 Hemofilia – Lo que se desconoce. Segmento Joven con Marcela Bernal 12/20 Christmas Show Special 12/27 ® Christmas Show Special _____________________________ www.analeh.com ___________________________
November Live Latin Music
Sun, Nov. 30 2008
11/1 Sat. KARIBE MAMBO . Azucar . Hartford . 10:30pm . 11/2 Sun. JUAN CARLOS FERNANDEZ-NIETO, pianist . Farmington Valley Concert Series at St. James Church . Farmington . 4pm . 11/4 Tues. VOTE...www.TuVotoSiCuenta.com. 11/7 Fri. KULTURA BORIKUA . La Casona . Hartford . 6:30pm . 11/7 Fri. SON7 latin rock/salsa @ Two Boots, Bridgeport, 8 p.m. 11/7 Fri. VAL RAMOS FLAMENCO ENSEMBLE . New Britain Museum of American Art . First Friday . 5:30-8PM . 11/8 Sat. Latino de Oro Awards 11/11 Tues. AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE . Veterans's Day at La Casona . 1-6pm 11/14 Fri. LOS BOHEMIOS . La Casona . Hartford . 6:30pm . 11/14 Fri. Flamenco Dancer NELIDA TIRADO w/ROBERTO CASTELLON, JOSE MORENO & LA CONJA . Café Nine . New Haven . 10:15pm 11/15 Sat. AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE . Pope Park Rec Center . Hartford . 11am-4pm . 11/15 Sat. Noche de Peña . JAIME CHILUISA, MESTIZO MANTA, more. at Club Passion . Hartford . 11/15 Sat. LA 860 . Azucar . Hartford . 10:30pm . 11/16 Sun. DULCE SANTANA & JONATHAN CHATFIELD . Cloud 9 Lounge . Hartford . 2-6:30pm . 11/21 Fri. SON DE SIEMPRE . La Casona . Hartford . 6:30pm . 11/21 Fri, PANA! . Madeira Club . Stamford . 9PM 11/22 Sat. KARIBE MAMBO . Azucar . Hartford . 10:30pm . 11/22 Sat. CT Guitar Society GUITAR DAY . UCONN . West Hartford . 9am registration. 11/22 Sat. FLECHA'S presents ISMAEL MIRANDA . Mambo's . Meriden . 11/24 Mon. Flamenco Night . Dancer MARIA TERESA DE LEON, VAL RAMOS FLAMENCO ENSEMBLE, Singer DOMINICO CARO . St Joseph College . West Hartford . Free . 7pm 11/26 Wed. Luna's 2nd Annual Salsa Tribute Concert to Hector "La Voz" & Celia Cruz. The Bushnell . Hartford. 11/26 Wed. KARIBE MAMBO . Dolphins Cove 2nd Fl . Bridgeport . Door 8pm 11/29 Sat. SON7 salsa . Azucar . Hartford . 10:30pm 11/29 Sat. PANA! . Madeira Club . Stamford . 9PM More listings as the information comes in or call 860-989-5355.
PANA! Latin Rock, Alternative, Reggae
Sat, Nov. 29 2008
PANA! Musik sez:
October, 25 2008 10:00 PM - We will be recording the last footage for our upcoming music video for "Creida"! Come be part of this crazy video and history! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- November, 21 2008 09:00 PM - Back in Town @ Madeira! 22 Atlantic Street, Stamford, Connecticut 06902 - We are back in Stamford to play more of our upcoming album and of course more Spanish rock, and maybe some in English! We will be giving out free shirts so come! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- November, 29 2008 09:00 PM - Post-Thanksgiving Party @ Madeira! 22 Atlantic Street, Stamford, Connecticut 06902 - Come celebrate with us after your Thanksgiving dinner! http://www.myspace.com/panamusik
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11/26 Luna's 2nd Annual Salsa Tribute to La Voz & La Reina
Wed, Nov. 26 2008
Luna Productions and the Bushnell Presents: "The Best Pre-Thanksgiving Show Ever to Hit Hartford" Luna's 2nd Annual Salsa Tribute to Hector "La Voz" & Celia Cruz "La Reina" A musical celebration of the world-renowned salsa music legends Hector Lavoe and Celia Cruz. Featuring Kevin Ceballo, Nayobe (Celia Cruz), Ray de la Paz (of the Spanish Harlem Orchestra), Willie Torres, Herman Olivera and Raul Carbonell (Hector Lavoe). Also, Salsa Fundamental'sEvolucion and Siembra Production Company. Wednesday, November 26th, 2008 The Bushnell / Mortensen Hall 166 Capitol Ave., Hartford, CT. Buy Tickets Now at www.bushnell.org
11/26 Viva Hartford Specials on Ch.5 Hartford Public Access
Sun, Nov. 23 2008
Wednesday November 26 5:00PM Friday November 28 4:00PM Sunday November 30 1:00PM Tuesday December 2 10:00PM
by Joyce Bolaños Hollywood has come to HARTFORD! The VIVA HARTFORD Team sets the pace at the Latino de Oro 2008 "Golden Carpet" We interview our local celebrities and find out about the fashion designers that inspire them. It was a star-studded night, Hector "Titan" Carrion opens the show with his hit song, "Candela", we find out what has been happening in the life of our own David LaPointe who was on his way to the Latino Grammy's..... We are treated to the most amazing voice to come out of Brazil, Jose Paulo Santos! We congratulate the award winners in the 10 categories who have contributed in a big way to make us Latinos proud! Don't miss this star-studded segment as we pick the most elegant woman and man, the most fabulous dress, the urban look, the most charismatic personalities and the most beautiful legs in the City of Hartford! And a special Golden Carpet Award goes to "The Latino Star of the Future". Find out who it is! Viva Hartford is hosted by Joyce Bolaños and Jose Vega. www.vivahartford.tv
An all day guitar extravaganza featuring concerts and workshops by extraordinary guitarists: Frederic Hand, Renaldo Guadalupe, The Newman & Oltman Duo, the Connecticut Guitar Society Ensemble, and Outstanding Players from Yale University, Mannes School(NYC) and The Hartt School. Connecticut Guitar Society Grammy-nominated guitarist /composer Frederick Hand will perform in concert, Saturday, November 22 as part of the Connecticut Guitar Society’s Guitar Day 2008 at the Library Auditorium, University of Connecticut, West Hartford Campus 1800 Asylum Avenue, West Hartford, CT. Registration for the workshops begins at 9:30 a.m., with the Frederick Hand concert at. 5:30 pm. Mr. Hand will also give a lecture on The Music of J. S. Bach at 3:30PM. Full day tickets for all events and concerts will be available at the door, and are $42 for members, $47 for non-members. Tickets for the concerts only will be available at the door or by calling CGS at (860) 249-7041. Morning Events will be held in Zach’s Community Room, School of Social Work Afternoon Events will be held in the Library Auditorium Parking: Beyond the intersection of Trout Brook Drive and Asylum Avenue, Visitors Parking Lots are on the right, opposite the campus. 9:30 AM Registration 10-11:15 AM Renaldo Guadalupe Workshop: Latin American and Flamenco styles for guitar. Hands on workshop introducing fascinating rhythms and techniques. Bring your guitar! Appropriate for all levels, requires knowledge of chords, music notation/tablature. For more information go to www.ctguitar.org. For Bio on Dr. Renaldo Guadalupe go to www.LatinMusicTonight.com/bio.html ________________________________________________________________________
Sorry Cancelled 11/22 Flechas, Inc. Presents ISMAEL MIRANDA "El Niñito Bonito de la Salsa"
Sat, Nov. 22 2008
Friends of FLECHAS, Inc. present an evening with ISMAEL MIRANDA "El Niño Bonito de la Salsa" at Mambo's Nightclub, 16 Colony Street, Meriden. Doors open at 9pm and the show starts at 11pm. Dress to impress. For tickets please call La Perla Restaurant at 203-238-0708 or 203-589-5423. For directions and more information please visit www.mambosmeriden.com. Tickets are $30 in advance. Sponsors include Universal Healthcare Foundation. Thank you Carmelo for passing this information to Latin Music Tonight.
On Nov 20 you have a 4pm invitation to the Wadsworth Atheneum
Thu, Nov. 20 2008
Dear Latin Music Tonight Visitors,
As the new Director of the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art, I am eager to learn and discover how we might better engage and serve the needs of our communities.To that end, I am pleased to invite you to join me for a “ChatBack” conversation here at the museum that will provide an opportunity to share your thoughts and help me determine how we can build stronger, lasting relationships.Please feel free to share this invitation with anyone you think would be interested.
Critical to the development of future programs, this Community Engagement Initiative was conceived to assist the museum in discovering who its natural partners are, how we can better serve them, and what changes we need to make to be more accessible and welcoming. We want everyone who lives, works, and creates in Connecticut to feel welcome here, and to be able to experience excitement and personal growth from art.At first, we will simply gather information and see where there are opportunities.Our ultimate goal is to establish partnerships with groups to produce innovative programs that serve our mutual missions and goals.
We are holding multiple “ChatBack” sessions to hear from various constituent groups.The session with the Latino community will be held on Thursday, November 20, from 4:00 to 5:30 at the museum, with light refreshments provided.An optional museum tour will follow, from 5:30 to 6:00.Please join us.
Please use the Avery entrance, on Atheneum Square North, across from the Travelers Tower rotunda.Please email chatback@wadsworthatheneum.org, or call (860) 838-4185 to let us know if you will attend.Also, please let us know if you are interested in participating in the optional tour.
My colleagues at the Wadsworth Atheneum and I are looking forward to playing an important role in the positive transformation that is underway in Hartford, and to being an even better arts institution.With your help, we can make that happen.Thank you, and we look forward to hearing from you and seeing you on November 20.
Sincerely,
Susan L. Talbott
Director and CEO_________________________________________________
11/20 Singer Songwriter's Morciglio & Saavedra Performing in Hartford
Thu, Nov. 20 2008
The Puerto Rican Song: In Our Times-In Our Voice - Singer Songwriters José Saavedra (New Jersey) & Walter Morciglio (San Juan, PR). These two cantautores will share their songs and the poetry in their first US East Coast Joint Tour. Be prepared for an evening that will blend poetry and songs that portray the reality of Latino and human struggle of our times. Two-time Latin Grammy Nominated Producer/Songwriter Morciglio presents material from his fourth album, El Album Gris. Morciglio's productions credits include such artists as Roy Brown, Antonio Cabán Vale "El Topo", Andy Montañez as well as José Saavedra. Saavedra who has been developing his musical career for the last fifteen years, most recently in Tucson, AZ will present a collection of songs from his three albums: Ver Cada Ver, Versos ReVersos, Veredas Verdes. Thursday November 20 at 8 PM at La Paloma Sabanera, 405 Capital Avenue, Hartford, CT 06106. For more information or samples of their music visit: http://www.myspace.com/waltermorcigliowww.josesaavedra.comhttp://www.myspace.com/josesaavedra Contact: 860-916-7239
11/16 Viva Hartford! Sunday 6PM on Hartford Public Access
Sun, Nov. 16 2008
by Joyce Bolaños The VIVA HARTFORD Team enjoys the launching of the "Green" issue of Your Hartford Magazine at Spris in Constitution Plaza. Margarita Cortavarria jumps out of the bushes for a "VIVA DOWNTOWN" segment. Jose tells us what is a METROCRAWL...... It is getting hot in here, anyway you will see why.... viewer discretion advised...a Fashion Show by Fiona Stone in the beautiful Joe Blacks on Pratt Street. Music by Hector "Titan" Carrion from Group Enterprise makes it even hotter!!!! After,we keep the momentum going with Tango Intentions at La Casona; Jose and Joyce take tango lessons and they love it! Well, Joyce likes it more, Jose says he has two left feet , but we could not tell! A beautiful Spring night in Constitution Plaza, a very hot fashion show and Tango Intentions are all here in VIVA HARTFORD! Don't Miss it! VIVA TO OUR SPONSORS! www.LatinMusicTonight.com " El Show de Margarita Cortavarria La Nueva Mega 910 AM www.margaritac.freelife.com Jugo Natural Goji Identidad Latina "El Periodico Con Estilo Propio" 860-231-9891 www.identidadlatina.comwww.CTSalsa.com "CT's Premier Source of Latin Entertainment" La Guia Hispana " La Que Si Trabaja" www.laguiaonline.com . _____________________________________________
11/15 Showcase to Benefit MI CASA Family Services
Sat, Nov. 15 2008
Pollo Tropical Restaurants presents the Tropical Star Challenge and Showcase to Benefit MI CASA Family Services and celebrate the Grand Opening of its Hartford location! The Tropical Star Family Challenge is a unique contest where teams of 3-4 relatives will compete together for the grand prize: A 4day, 3night Vacation for four to Miami, FL, birthplace of Pollo Tropical. Trip includes airfare, hotel and four dinner vouchers to eat at Pollo Tropical while enjoying their stay in Miami/Miami Beach. (In partnership with Greater Miami and Hartford Visitor's and Conventions Bureaus) The family that eats together and plays together, wins together! 15% of sales between 4pm and 8pm generated as a result of the event will benefit the Mi Casa Family Service and Educational Center - The center's mission is to enhance the quality of life for underserved Latin American youth and families in the Hartford metro area near Pollo Tropical. Salsa Sensation will be hosted by Rey Bermudez of Salsa Fundamentals. Special Performance by Siembra and Evolucion will be featured as well. We are still looking for dancers to dance either Salsa, Merengue, Bachata or anything with Tropical Flair!!!! What are you waiting for submit your application today! Get your application at www.pollotropical.com Click on Hartford "coming soon". The event will take place Saturday, November 15, 2008 12 pm - 6 pm, 475 Flatbush Ave. (Walmart Plaza) Hartford, CT Salsa Fundamentals originators of the progressive lessons, specialists in the basics, and advocates for the education and preservation of the roots of music and dance! _______________________________________
Flamenco dancer Nélida Tirado, hailed as “magnificent” by the New York Times, will be joined by flamenco guitarist Roberto Castellon, flamenco singer La Conja and dancer/percussionist, Jose Moreno for Café Nine’s first ever flamenco night, “Flamenco@the Nine,” November 14, 2008. There will be 3 sets, 10:15pm, 11:30pm and 12:45am. Admission: $20. Nélida danced as soloist in the Compañía Maria Pagés and has performed at major flamenco festivals in Spain, including the Bienal del Arte Flamenco, Festival de Jerez, and the Festival de la Guitarra de Cordoba. Known for her intense grace and commanding style, she is one of the few American-born dancers to make her mark in Spain as well as in the United States. Through her powerful work with Pagés and Flamenco heavyweights such as Juan Andres Maya and Antonio “El Pipa” she has gained a worldwide reputation as a force to be reckoned with. Café Nine is located at 250 State St., New Haven, CT (corner of State and Crown Sts.) 203-789-8281____________________________________________________www.cafenine.com
11/14 ATACAMA ENSEMBLE Free Concert!
Fri, Nov. 14 2008
ATACAMA ENSEMBLE will perform at the Hartford Campus of The University of Connecticut (UCONN) on Friday, November 14, at 7:30pm. The concert is free and will take place in the auditorium of the Library Building, 1800 Asylum Avenue, in West Hartford. A reception, to which the audience is cordially invited, will immediately follow the performance. For more information, please call (860) 570-9214. Music of the Andes and Latin America Gonzalo Cortés - Flute, Quena, Zampoñas Roberto Clavijo - Charango, Zampoñas, Quenas, Venezuelan Cuatro, Cajon Peruano Fabio Mateus, guitar. The Atacama Ensemble was formed with the idea of performing Latin American music with a focus on Andean folkloric music. Featuring some of the world's premiere folkloric musicians, the ensemble's repertoire includes rhythms like Huaynos, Sayas and Diabladas of religious ceremonies from the north of Chile and Bolivia to Venezuelan Joropos and Festejos of Afro- Peruvian music. Each of the members have mastered many Andean instruments such as maltas, zancas, toyos, rondadores, quenas, tarkas, charangos, Venezuelan cuatros and percussion including the bombo and Peruvian Cajon as well as more modern instruments like the classical flute and guitar. All members of Atacama Ensemble have performed at the most prestigious theaters throughout South America, Europe and North America. Recently the members of Atacama Ensemble participated in a workshop called "Andean Rhythms", which was produced by the Smithsonian Latino Center at the Baird Auditorium of the National Museum of Natural History in Washington, DC with great success and spectacular reviews from the Washington Post. This past September, Atacama Ensemble performed an extremely well received concert at Trinity College as part of the Gonzalo Cortés Concert Series _______________________________________________________________________
11/9 Viva Hartford Sundays 6PM Ch.5 Hartford Public Access
Sun, Nov. 9 2008
by Joyce Bolaños The City of Hartford honored Grandparents (Abuelos) who are raising grandchildren at the 6th Annual Grandparents Day Family Fair! Did you know that there are more than 2,000 grandparents in the City of Hartford who are raising their grandchildren? And 18,000 grandparents raising grandchildren in the State of Connecticut? Jose, Joyce and Margarita Cortavarria join in this fun filled day full of surprises! Margarita is a champion of the yo-yo and Joyce just could not get it! Then the VIVA HARTFORD Team joins none other than Bill Cosby behind the scenes in a "VIVA MOMENT with Bill Cosby" at the Hartford Cares and So Does Bill Cosby Event at Bulkeley High School! Don't Miss this Segment for Abuelos(Grandparents), grandchildren (nietos) and inspiration from Dr. Cosby for our youth seeking and achieving their dreams through education. Pictures with Bill Cosby by Carlos Hernandez Chavez. VIVA HARTFORD theme by Esteban Arrufatt VIVA TO OUR SPONSORS! www.LatinMusicTonight.com, " El Show de Margarita Cortavarria- La Nueva Mega 910 AM www.margaritac.freelife.com Jugo Natural Goji, Identidad Latina "El Periodico Con Estilo Propio" 860-231-9891 www.identidadlatina.comwww.CTSalsa.com "CT's Premier Source of Latin Entertainment", La Guia Hispana " La Que Si Trabaja" www.laguiaonline.com.
11/8 EVA AYLLON at Carnegie Hall in New York
Sat, Nov. 8 2008
Presented by the World Music Institute, EVA AYLLON will perform in the Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall, 818 7th Avene, New York, NY. 10019. For more information go to www.worldmusicinstitute.org or call 212-545-7536.
11/16 Jazz in the Pocket - Emerging High School Musicians Jam
Fri, Nov. 7 2008
Sunday, FREEJAZZ IN THE POCKET - JAM SESSION at Charter Oak Cultural Center, 21 Charter Oak Avenue, Hartford. Jazz in the Pocket is an opportunity for high school students -- and musicians of all ages - to experience an old Jazz tradition: participation in a jam session. Jazz in the Pocket jam sessions will allow emerging musicians to show what they have to offer as well as meet and network with local artists. Bring your instruments and let your talent be heard. Teachers, parents, friends and family welcome. Come hear the next jazz generation perform. Parking is available at Betances School diagonally across the street. Street parking is also available on Charter Oak Ave, Prospect Street and Charter Oak Place. 860.249.1207 or www.charteroakcenter.org. Reprinted from the Hartford Jazz Society Calendar .
For information about registering and voting from the Office of the Secretary of the State for this November 4, 2008 presidential election. English and Spanish. And after you vote, Hector Torres celebrates his birthday and watches the election returns by inviting you to La Casona for the Biggest Party of the Century!
11/2 VIVA HARTFORD's Music: Esteban Arrufatt, Titan & Dos Guitarras
Sun, Nov. 2 2008
by Joyce Bolaños VIVA HARTFORD! dedicates this special segment to the great talents of our youngest Connecticut residents. We start off with an extraordinary young painter, Stevie Mills, whose artistic skills are way beyond his years. Stevie's paintings are influenced by Impressionist painters Edgar Degas and Claude Monet as well as abstract artist Jackson Pollock. Then we discover the ancient sport of the sword: Fencing. Juan Carlos Changanaqui coach of the Connecticut Fencing Club and its young fencers show us what Fencing is all about; focus, strategy and speed. Next we tango and shimmy to the cotton-eye-joe at the children's ballroom class at the Elmwood Community Center! Now that we have danced, we have to sing at the Bugbee School Spring Concert! And we end our journey visiting animation and cartooning entrepreneur Joe Young at Young Studios. Joe tells us about all the great after school programs available at Young Studios: animation, computer graphics, video production and cartooning. VIVA to our young children who PAINT, FENCE, DANCE,SING and CREATE! And you say there is nothing to do in Hartford? There is plenty to do in Hartford! Right here on VIVA HARTFORD! Original Music by Esteban Arruffat, Dos Guitarras and Hector "Titan" Carrion! VIVA TO OUR SPONSORS! www.LatinMusicTonight.com " El Show de Margarita Cortavarria La Nueva Mega 910 AM www.margaritac.freelife.com Jugo Natural Goji Identidad Latina "El Periodico Con Estilo Propio" 860-231-9891 www.identidadlatina.comwww.CTSalsa.com "CT's Premier Source of Latin Entertainment" La Guia Hispana " La Que Si Trabaja" www.laguiaonline.com Viva Hartford! can be seen every Sunday at 6PM on Ch.5 Hartford Public Access and on check the schedule for West Hartford Public Access viewing.
11/1 Job Seekers Get Free Assistance Through Project H.I.R.E.
Sat, Nov. 1 2008
FREE PROGRAM OFFERING ASSISTANCE TO JOB SEEKERS! On Saturday, November 1, from8:30 a.m. to 12 noon, Manchester Community College will offer a unique program called Project H.I.R.E. (Helping Individuals Regain Employment). The purpose of the program is to offer assistance and resources to job seekers in the region affected by the downturn in the economy and facing a competitive job market. Brian Jud, job search expert and author of “Coping with Unemployment”, “Job Search 101” and “Help Wanted: Inquire With-in” will provide a keynote presentation. This will be followed by workshops focusing on: · How to Write an Effective Resume · Interview Techniques · Job Search Strategies · Unemployment Benefits and Subsidized Training Resources Job seekers who would like to participate in this free program must register in advance at www.project-hire.com For further information, please contact Carl J. Ochnio, Director of Career Services, Manchester Community College, 860.512.3372 or cochnio@mcc.commnet.edu The program is co-sponsored by Manchester Community College, Manchester Community College Alumni Association, CT Department of Labor and the Journal Inquirer. _________________________________________________________________________________________________
Latin Music in OCTOBER
Fri, Oct. 31 2008
10/2 Thurs. LORENA GARAY and TRIO SURCARI - Phoenix Art After Hours, Wadsworth Atheneum. 5PM-8PM. 10/3 Fri. KULTURA BORIKUA. La Casona -Live Music Fridays. 6:30PM. 10/4 Sat. ESTEBAN ARRUFATT. Charter Oak Cultural Center, Htfd. 10/5 Sun. DUO DEL SUR. Gonzalo Cortes & Gabriel Lofvall. Center Church, Htfd. 4PM. 10/10 Fri. LOS BOHEMIOS w/Joel Sanchez & Joe Diaz. La Casona-Live Music Fridays. 6:30PM 10/10 Fri. DANILO PEREZ Hartford International Jazz Festival. Asylum Hill Congregational Church, Htfd. 10/11 Sat. ESTEBAN ARRUFATT. Firebox Restaurant. Hartford. 8PM 10/11 Sat. KARIBE MAMBO. Azucar Restaurant. Hartford. 10:30PM. 10/12 Sun. Update: OSCAR DE LEON, Kevin Ceballo, Dominic Marti, (GILBERTO SANTA ROSA not available). Bushnell Park. Festival from 11AM to 7PM. 10/12 Sun. LOS IRACUNDOS del Recuerdo. Ukrainian Nat'l Home. Festival 1PM-8:30PM. 10/17 Fri. KULTURA BORIKUA. La Casona-Live Music Fridays. 6:30PM. 10/18 Sat. MESTIZO MANTA & dance groups. Benefit at Vernon St. Social Center. Htfd. Noon-5PM. 10/24 Fri . VIVA QUETZAL & ESTEBAN ARRUFATT LATIN JAZZ. UCONN/W.Hartford. 7PM. 10/25 Sat. SON7 salsa. Azucar - Live Music Saturdays. 10:30pm 10/25 Sat. TITO NIEVES, ORO SOLIDO & KULTURA BORIKUA. LPRAC Annual Gala. 10/26 Sun. JOE DIAZ & Visiting Trovadores LUIS DANIEL COLON, JOVINO GONZALEZ & ARTURITO from Puerto Rico to honor WRYM's Pedro Garcia for 45 years in broadcasting! Guavate. Hartford. 10/31 Fri. LOS BOHEMIOS Spook You! Fantasy Halloween Party. La Casona. 6:30pm. For more shows & details see the Show Calendar on the week of the event or call 860-989-5355.
10/31 Rey Bermudez' 5th Annual Masquerade Social Friday
Fri, Oct. 31 2008
by Rey Bermudez Are you Sherlock Holmes? Agent Mulder? Monk? Or just Nosey? Join us as we put a twist on this year's Masquerade Social! Help us pay tribute to an age of class, character, and sophistication by dressing in your best interpretation of the 1920's. From gangsters to flappers and zoot suits to feathers, lets bring the roar into the 21st century! Oh yea beside the FREE Salsa lesson from 8 pm - 9 pm, hottest music, fun dancing, and most comfortable party environments around, this year we are adding a MURDER MYSTERY! That's right someone will be murdered, there will be a number of suspects, a number of clues and yes a cash prize for the person who figures it out! This is not the party to miss! Students, guest and community are FREE. $2 Donation or Item for the Potluck Table appreciated. Costumes optional, families welcome. From 8 pm - Until. Fuller Movement Center 1477 Park St. 2nd Fl, Hartford Plenty of Safe and Secure Parking Around Back Across the Street From Barca Restaurant. For More Info (860) 212-0350.
The VIVA HARTFORD! Team goes on an adventure of construction, altitude and amazing views.....a tour of the ConnecticutScience Center. Michelle Morales, Marketing Manager and David Elliott, Construction Manager, guide us and give us an overview on what is to come in 2009! We can't wait! Hartford is Happening!
As we get into the "feel" (sentimiento) of what is happening to our planet, we introduce a short segment of the book, "The Guardian of htrae" (EARTH) with background music "VIVA LA VIDA" by ColdPlay.
And while we are on the theme of "Earth" which means "TIERRA" .... we enjoy Tierra Mestiza's 2008 The Colors of Music Series at the Charter Oak Cultural Center. We go on a musical journey through Latin America full of rhythm and romance.
Don't miss this exciting segment that literally takes us on a journey through music, taking care of our Planet Earth and the construction of great things to come to our City of Hartford!
VIVA the Connecticut Science Center! VIVA the Planet Earth! VIVA TIERRA MESTIZA! VIVA LA VIDA! AND OF COURSE VIVA HARTFORD!
KARIBE MAMBO, an eight-piece Latin orchestra, will perform from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, at Copacabana Night in Cafe Q at Quinnipiac University. The free event is open to the public. Puerto Rican born singer Orlando Ortiz, a seasoned professional who started his musical career more than a decade ago in Texas, leads Karibe Mambo as it plays a mix of Caribbean music, including salsa, cha-cha, bolero and merengue. The orchestra is based in Connecticut. Student organizations Latino Cultural Society and Student Programming Board and the sorority Phi Sigma Sigma are hosting the event. For more information, contact Quinnipiac public relations at 203-582-8652. Quinnipiac is a private, coeducational, nonsectarian institution located 90 minutes north of New York City and two hours from Boston. The university enrolls 5,600 full-time undergraduate and 1,900 graduate students in 51 undergraduate and 19 graduate programs of study in its School of Business, School of Communications, School of Education, School of Health Sciences, School of Law, College of Arts and Sciences and College of Professional Studies. Quinnipiac consistently ranks among the top universities with master’s programs in the Northern region in U.S. News & World Report’s America’s Best Colleges. The 2009 issue of U.S. News and World Report’s America’s Best Colleges named Quinnipiac as the top up-and-coming school with master’s programs in the North. Quinnipiac also is recognized in Princeton Review’s The Best 368 Colleges. For more information, please visit www.quinnipiac.edu. _____________________________www.KaribeMambo.com_____________________
10/19 Viva Hartford's Behind The Scene At Guitar Under the Stars.
Sun, Oct. 19 2008
by Joyce Bolaños Last week we gave you a glimpse of Guitar Under the Stars 2008 and this coming Sunday we are showering you with a behind the scenes look at Guitar Under Stars, warm up, interviews and performances by master guitarist Daniel Salazar Jr, Lorena Garay and a beautiful singing performance of Rodrigo's "Concierto de Aranjuez" by our own Sylma Pagan. Don't Miss It! Watch Joyce and Margarita Cortavarria do their own version of the Chicken Dance to end the show! Yes, right in front of Noah Webster and in full view of West Hartford Center, because life needs to be enjoyed with gusto. And we are full of "Gusto" in VIVA HARTFORD! And that is a fact! VIVA TO OUR SPONSORS! www.LatinMusicTonight.com " El Show de Margarita Cortavarria La Nueva Mega 910 AM www.margaritac.freelife.com Jugo Natural Goji Identidad Latina "El Periodico Con Estilo Propio" 860-231-9891 www.identidadlatina.comwww.CTSalsa.com "CT's Premier Source of Latin Entertainment" La Guia Hispana " La Que Si Trabaja" www.laguiaonline.com . Viva Hartford can be seen every Sunday at 6PM on Ch.5 Hartford Public Access. Hosted by Joyce Bolaños and Jose Vega. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
10/16 Hartford/Ocotal Sister Cities 20th Anniversary Speaker Tom Redden
Thu, Oct. 16 2008
Come to a 20th Anniversary Hartford/Ocotal SisterCities meeting. Political scientist, Tom Redden will speak of his personal experience of Nicaragua in the 1980's and the meaning of Hartford 's sister city Ocotal for us today. Also, learn about plans for the January 10-18, 2009 delegation to Ocotal, Nicaragua.. The meeting will take place on Thursday October 16 at 7:30 pm at the First Baptist Church, 90 North Main St., West Hartford. There is parking behind the church. For more information call Jack Lucas at 860-5610848
10/16 Latin Rock CIRCO From Puerto Rico VIsits WRTC 89.3 Oye Como Va
Thu, Oct. 16 2008
Latin Grammy 08 Nominee "Circo" makes a stop at WRTC 89.3. The Alternative, electronic rock band Circo, from Puerto Rico are guests of Oye Como Va, this Thursday October 16 at 6PM on WRTC FM 89.3 also available on the net at www.wrtcfm.com .
Recently nominated to the Latin Grammys, the 4 member rock band will share their stories about their album "Cursi", the rock scene in San Juan and the experience of being one of the most original groups in Puerto Rico where the rock scene is alive and kicking. Tonny Velasco hosts Oye Como Va every Thursday from 6-7:30pm at Trinity College radio WRTC FM. ________________________________________________________________________
10/15 Film & Live Performance "El Pico de Oro de Springfield"
Wed, Oct. 15 2008
Film & Live Performance~An Evening With The Puerto Rican Cuatro Project Free Admission. 7PMDocumentary "El Pico De Oro de Springfield" 7:45PM Live Performance by Miguel González and his band Asi Canta La Montaña. The new video by the Puerto Rican Cuatro Project follows Miguel González from the roads of his childhood home in Cidra, Puerto Rico to his new home in Springfield, Massachusett's north end neighborhood. Luis Miranda el Pico de Oro de Puerto Rico talks about why he named Miguel González "El Pico De Oro de Springfield." The video is a musical documentary tribute to a man who had to leave Puerto Rico over 35 years ago but, never let Puerto Rico leave him. After the 27 minute video Miguel González and his group, Asi Canta la Montaña will perform Puerto Rican Traditional Music. Donations to The Puerto Rican Cuatro Project will be accepted.www.cuatro-pr.org La Casona Restaurant, 681 Wethersfield Ave. Hartford, CT860-296-9929 (Airport Road exit 27 off I-91) La Casona will have a special menu for the evening starting at 4:30PM. Appetizer, Main Course & Soda or Coffee/Tea. $15.Reservations accepted. www.casonarestaurant.com __________________________________________________________________________
This Summer was filled with surprises and romance; Joyce's top secret wedding, Jose caught the bouquet, Jose predicts that the next one to tie the knot will be radio and television personality Margarita Cortavarria, Kenny Cortavarria does a toast to the newlyweds,; guests included actor Brian Sampson from "The Departed" and Puerto Rico's " Grace Kelly" Lucy Mendez and Harley Biker Chic extraordinaire, Jenny Bolanos. Watch as Dan and Joyce start the tradition of dancing the wedding waltz in front of the statue of Noah Webster and the guests dancing the chicken dance! We get a glimpse of Guitar Under the Stars 2008 with master guitarist, Daniel Salazar Jr.,in an unforgettable performance, because next week we will enjoy the rest! Musical theme by Esteban Arrufatt and wedding theme by Felix Pasache, " El Maestro del Romance"
10/12 OSCAR DELEON at Free Latino Festival at Bushnell Park
Sun, Oct. 12 2008
Join WRYM 840 AM and BudLight and BudLight Live for a free concert from 11am until 7pm. OSCAR DELEON will close the festival that will also present KEVIN CEBALLO, DOMINIC MARTI, and more. The festival had been postponed due to hurricane and storms in the Carribean and CT in early September. GILBERTO SANTA ROSA was originally scheduled to close the festival and had a schedule conflict for the new date.
10/5 Sunday 6PM Viva Hartford on Ch. 5 Hartford Public Access
Sun, Oct. 5 2008
by Joyce Bolaños
The VIVA HARTFORD team continues to stretch out the Summer of 2008..... We interview Gabriela Block-Galarza the artist whose work greets everyone when one goes to Barca Restaurant and Tapas Bar. We find out who and what inspires her and how the collective work of friends made the creation of the bar at the restaurant, a work of art. Then as we continued our "summer travels around the world"......we go to the Institute of Community Research's Refugee Sewing Circle event and visit with a Bosnian carpet weaver, Somali basketmaker and a Liberian tailor. We continue last weeks' concert, part of the 2008 The Colors of Music Summer Concert Series, but this time we get to know Carlos Hernandez Chavez as he tells us of his belief in the unifying power of music,the positive impact it has in the quality of life of people and his commitment to make music for all to enjoy in safe and familiar settings. The residents and newcomers to the City of Hartford, continue to inspire us as they share their talents and stories with us. VIVA MOMENTS! Features a song performance by our own Jose Vega, Gabriela, Joyce and Jose try flamenco steps and Jose wants to be Frida Kahlo! LIFE IS GREAT! VIVA HARTFORD! Sunday 6PM Ch.5, hosted by by Joyce Bolaños and Jose vega.
VIVA TO OUR SPONSORS!!!!! LatinMusicTonight, "El Show de Margarita Cortavarria La Nueva Mega 910 AM www.margaritac.freelife.com, Identidad Latina "El Periodico Con Estilo Propio" 860-231-9891 www.identidadlatina.com www. CTSalsa.com "CT's Premier Source of Latin Entertainment" La Guia Hispana " La Que Si Trabaja" www.laguiaonline.com _____________________www.VivaHartford.com__________________
10/4 Bata / Cuban Guaguanco Classes in Springfield, MA
Sat, Oct. 4 2008
Friends and musicians, I am pleased to inform you that Bata / Cuban Guaguanco classes will begin on Saturday Oct. 4th. The time is being negotiated at the time, as well as whether the initial class is a Bata class or a Rumba class (in question is whether or not the owner of the actual Batas can make the Saturday date). In any case, the teacher (Victor Papo Sterling - bio here - http://saboratimba.com/biography ) has indicated to me that, regardless of whether or not we have a set of Batas available at the initial class, we will be holding a class either in Bata, or Cuban Rumba (guaguanco). If someone owns a set of Batas and can make them available to the class, please contact Victor Sterling directly at saboratimba@hotmail.com . That may facilitate starting with Bata class on Oct. 4th, in the event the other Bata set owner cannot provide his. At this point, we're training serious music students and will host a minimum of 3 and a maximum of 6 students. With time and depending on how the classes run, we may add more. If the lesson of the day is on Batas, the lesson is $40.00. If the lesson of the day is in traditional Cuban Rumba / Guaguanco, it will be $30.00. If you or someone you know is interested in these lessons, please reply to me, so that I may make a master list of serious students and pass that to Victor Sterling before Saturday Oct. 4th. The classes will be hosted in Springfield, MA. We will send a follow up email with the exact lesson time later this week or early next week to those that are interested. Looking forward to creating a strong percussion community in the Western MA area. Pa' la rumba! Rene Gonzalez, M.A. http://www.myspace.com/agueybana79 (Rene Gonzalez) http://www.myspace.com/gonzalezbros (The Gonzalez Bros.) agueybana79@yahoo.com
10/2 LORENA GARAY & SURCARI, BENNY MORE DOCUMENTARY
Thu, Oct. 2 2008
CELEBRATING HISPANIC HISTORY MONTH AT THE WADSWORTH: DOCUMENTARY ON BENNY MORE!!! MUSICAL PERFORMANCE BY LORENA GARAY& SURCARI AT THE WADSWORTH ATHENEUM. THIS IS the first full feature motion picture based on the life of Benny Moré, one of the greatest Cuban musician of all time, who died far too young yet profoundly changed the course of Latin music forever.More famous during his lifetime in Venezuela and Mexico than in his own home country of Cuba , he was asked in 1957, not long before he died, to play at the Oscars in Los Angeles . Never having formally studied music, he arranged big band orchestras and combos from the music he heard in his head and felt in his soul without being able to read or write music. A true musical genius, Benny was a man of supreme charisma and passion, but his attraction to the night, the women and the partying excesses led to his untimely death. His legacy is still felt today in most contemporary Latin music. This movie, a co-production between Coral Capital Entertainment and the Cuban film institute ICAIC, finally brings to the big screen, in Cinemascope and Dolby 5.1, this passionate story of music, love, genius, violence, and tragedy set in Havana during the 40s and 50s. http://www.bennymorefilm.com/menu-en.html Passion in Art, Music and Film at the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art's Phoenix Art After Hours. Event Doors open at 5:00 p.m. for Phoenix Art After Hours: First Thursdays at the Wadsworth Atheneum, when Lorena Garay and her trio, Surcari, perform passionate and seductive music with a strong Spanish guitar influence. Artist Walton Ford presents The Emily Hall Tremaine Lecture in Contemporary Art at 6:00 p.m., then the Latin music theme continues with the 7:30 p.m. screening of El Benny! Based on the true-life story of Cuban musician Benny Moré, the film depicts the early 1950s when Moré started his 'Banda Gigante.' Directed and co-written by Jorge Luis Sánchez, the film is in Spanish with English subtitles. Lorena Garay trained in classical guitar with a Master of Music degree from the Hartt School of Music and earned a Bachelor of Music degree from the Conservatory of Music in Puerto Rico. She composes, arranges, and loves to blend classical guitar with Latin rhythms. Surcari's name combines sur, Spanish for south, and Cari, the first four letters in Caribbean, with members from Chile and Puerto Rico. The band will perform original compositions along with traditional and contemporary Latin American, Andean, Afro-Caribbean, Spanish, and world music. All told, they perform on over forty wind, string, and percussion instruments. Walton Ford is the recipient of numerous national awards and fellowships, with work in the collections of the Whitney Museum of American Art, the Museum of Modern Art, and the Wadsworth Atheneum. His large-scale watercolors of the animal kingdom recall those of John James Audubon, but offer ironic twists with humorous and sinister details that allude to colonialism and political oppression. Phoenix Art After Hours is the best deal in town on First Thursday nights. The public is invited to enjoy art, live music, cocktails, gallery talks, and films at the Wadsworth Atheneum. General admission is only $5; free to Phoenix employees and Museum Members. Corporate 'leader' members and School/University Members are also free; call (860) 278-2670 for more information. Let's Go Art Members price: Admit two for the price of one. The Wadsworth Atheneum is open until 8 p.m. the first Thursday of every month courtesy of The Phoenix Companies, Inc. Check our website for new parking options, including the Front Street Garage directly behind the Museum. Evening parking is available for $7 after 5 p.m. The Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art is located at 600 Main St. Hartford, CT. 06103. Telephone: 860-278-2670. On the web at: www.wadsworthatheneum.org
September Calendar of Latin Music Shows
Tue, Sep. 30 2008
9/2 DULCE SANTANA trio @ Onyx in Springfield, MA. 6-10PM. 9/5 GOZA LATIN JAZZ @Amelias American Bistro, Simsbury 8-11PM. 9/5 KULTURA BORIKUA @ La Casona's, Hartford, 6:30PM. 9/6 GILBERTO SANTA ROSA, KEVIN CEBALLO, ORO SOLIDO...Bushnell Park,Htfd. Noon -7PM. 9/6 Guitar Under the Stars . Daniel Salazar Ensemble &...@ Mortensen RiverFront Plaza, Htfd. 9/6 JESUS PAGAN Y SU ORQUESTA @ Azucar, Hartford. 11PM 9/11 LOS BOHEMIOS @ Costa del Sol, Htfd. 9/11 CURTIS BROTHERS BAND @ Nuyorican Poets Cafe, NY,NY 9PM 9/12 SON DE SIEMPRE @ La Casona's, Hartford. 6:30PM 9/13 ATACAMA ENSEMBLE andean @ Austin Arts Center, Trinity College, Htfd.8PM 9/13 JIMMY BOSCH "SALSA DURA" BAND @ HPN 9th Annual Awards, Learning Corridor Theater of the Performing Arts, Htfd. 8PM 9/14 FIESTA DEL NORTE mariachi @ Charter Oak Cultural Center, Htfd. 9/14 JESUS PAGAN Y ORQUESTA, ESENCIA TROPICAL, more @ Big E "Cultura 2008", W. Springfield, MA. 9/15 LOS TROVADORES Celebrate Mexico's Independence Day @ Unitarian Meeting House, Htfd. 7PM 9/18 LATIN MUSIC OPEN-MIC Celebrates Chile's Independence Day@ La Casona, Htfd. 6PM. 9/18 PANA latin rock @ Third Thursday Festival, Willimantic, CT 6PM. 9/19 LOS BOHEMIOS @ La Casona's. Hartford. 6:30PM. 9/20 TIERRA MESTIZA Charter Oak Cultural Center, Htfd. 6PM 9/20 JESUS PAGAN & LA INDIA @ UMASS Fine Arts Center, Amherst MA. 8PM 9/26 SON DE SIEMPRE @ La Casona's. Hartford. 6:30PM. 9/27 KARIBE MAMBO @ Azucar, Htfd, CT. 10:30PM For details see Show Calendar on the week of the event or call 860-989-5355 for more info.
9/28 VIVA HARTFORD Sun 6PM Ch 5 - VAL RAMOS FLAMENCO
Sun, Sep. 28 2008
by Joyce Bolanos. VIVA TO OUR SPONSORS!!!!! www.LatinMusicTonight.com "El Show de Margarita Cortavarria La Nueva Mega 910 AM www.margaritac.freelife.com Identidad Latina "El Periodico Con Estilo Propio" 860-231-9891 www.identidadlatina.com www. CTSalsa.com "CT's Premier Source of Latin Entertainment" La Guia Hispana " La Que Si Trabaja" www.laguiaonline.com In this week's episode we visit the architectural firm of LIFECARE Design Inc. Located in Hartford's Parkville, we meet Architects Hermann Cortes Barrios and Natalie Sweeney who tell us of exciting plans for Goodwin Terrace and Pope Commons! Great things are really happening in our City! Then we get a taste of Spain at Barça (short for Barcelona) whose chef shows us how to make an exquisitely delicious "Gambas al Ajillo" that Joyce had to do a "zapateo a lo flamenco" and Jose licked his fingers, that's how delicious it was! And Spain continued to be the theme for the day as we enjoyed the Val Ramos Flamenco Ensemble part of Tierra Mestiza's 2008 The Colors of Music Concert Series. Olé! Olé! to Carlos Hernandez Chavez for this wonderful concert series! VIVA HARTFORD! VIVA ESPAÑA! Olé! to great architectural design, great food and great music! OLÉ!
9/26 & 9/27 YARINI Performed by Telon Spanish Language Theatre
Fri, Sep. 26 2008
Spanish-Language Play- Yarini Friday, September 26 & Saturday, September 27 at 8:00 p.m. A passionate story that developes in the town of San Isidro, mecca of brothels, power, prostitutes, pimps and santeros. This story centers on the fate of a man who commits the sin of falling in love with a prostitute. This play is part of Telon: New England's Only Spanish-Language Theatre Series and will be performed entirely in Spanish. Both shows will be followed by a Tertulia- a round-table discussion hosted by Latin TV personality Ana Alfaro on Friday night and Jessica Poland of DMC Team on Saturday. Tickets are $15 general admission, $10 seniors, Charter Oak & Let*s Go! Members, $5 students.
9/19 & 9/20 Shopping Day Benefits Latin Community Services
Fri, Sep. 19 2008
On Saturday, September 20th, Macy's will have a BIG shopping day benefiting local non-profit organizations. "Shop for a Cause" is a great event to get discounts, have fun shopping and enjoy a full day of entertainment. By purchasing a $5.00 "Shop for a Cause" Macy's Shopping Pass, you can come at any time of the day and save 10-20%* on most items including many of Macy’s best apparel and accessory brands. Plus, enjoy a full day of special events, entertainment and a chance to win a $500 Macy’s shopping spree! I have shopping passes available and 100% of the proceeds will go to a local non-profit I support, Latino Community Services. Please see their website for more information: http://www.lcs-ct.org/index.html . Please make checks payable to Latino Community Services. For those of you who work at The Hartford, please call me or see me if you are interested in purchasing a shopping pass. For those of you who do not work at The Hartford, please let me know if you are interested in purchasing a pass and we can make arrangements for me to drop it off before the shopping day.
In addition, on Friday, September 19th starting at 5:30pm, I would like to invite all you to a pre-shopping day social at La Casona Restaurant (681 Wethersfield Ave, Hartford, CT). If you are able to attend, please let me know. Please share this information with others! Ruth Torres of STAG & Alliance Programs at The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. Telephone: (860) 547-3951 Cell Phone: (860) 922-3209 Email: ruth.torres@thehartford.com
9/14 Sunday The Big E Presents "Cultura 2008" Latin Music Line-up
Sun, Sep. 14 2008
All day, back-to-back music and dance line-up at West Springfield, Massachusetts Big Eastern Exposition, the Big E. From 10AM to 10PM dance shows, salsa with Jesus Pagan & his Orchestra, merengueros, bachata boys, musica tipica with Esencia Tropical, and more. Click here for more info.
9/14 VIVA HARTFORD: Omar Morales, Clodomiro Falcon, Latin Music Open-Mic
Sun, Sep. 14 2008
by Joyce Bolaños We celebrate the first year of Open Mic at La Casona where our own local musicians come together and talented Hartford residents come to sing and perform. We say goodbye to Omar Morales of Telemundo as he takes his career to the next level, we meet and greet local celebrity David LaPointe writer of Espectaculos of Identidad Latina. Next we go to the Hartford Stage to Love Makes A Family fundraiser and awareness event to see "Transplantation " a one woman show by Janice Astor del Valle as she tells us of her experience of trying to fit in between cultures as a Latina and as a Lesbian. Watch "VIVA MOMENTS" and see La Guia Hispanas' very talented Clodomiro Falcon sing at Open Mic and Margarita Cortavarria in "VIVA Bloopers". Don't miss this very musical and theatrical segment of VIVA HARTFORD! Don't Forget that the deadline for Nominations for Identidad Latinas' Latino de Oro are September 19th! VIVA HARTFORD every Sunday on Ch.5 Hartford's Public Access at 6PM hosted by Joyce Bolaños and Jose Vega.
VIVA TO OUR SPONSORS! www.LatinMusicTonight.com , El Show de Margarita Cortavarria on La Nueva Mega 910 AM www.margaritac.freelife.com, Identidad Latina "El Periodico Con Estilo Propio" 860-231-9891 www.identidadlatina.com , www. CTSalsa.com "CT's Premier Source of Latin Entertainment", La Guia Hispana " La Que Si Trabaja" www.laguiaonline.com.__________________________________________________________
9/13 Very Hip & Masters of Traditional Andean Instruments In A Free Concert!
Sat, Sep. 13 2008
The ATACAMA ENSEMBLE performs folk music of the Andes on Saturday, September 13 in an 8:00 p.m. concert at the Austin Arts Center at Trinity College. Admission is free. The Atacama Ensemble is named for the vast and hauntingly beautiful desert amid the Andes mountain range in Chile. Gonzalo Cortés, a classically trained flutist and a proponent of South America¹s rich musical heritage, formed the Atacama Ensemble in 2004. In addition to Cortés, the group includes Roberto Clavijo, Estanislao Cruz, and Eugenio Huanca. All four are from Chile and are masters of traditional Andean instruments. The concert, which is appropriate for all ages, is part of the Gonzalo Cortés Concert Series and is made possible by the support of the Evelyn Preston Memorial Trust Fund, Bank of America, Trustee. The Austin Arts Center is centrally located on the Trinity College campus. Free, patrolled parking is available nearby. For directions, please call (860) 297-2001 and press 1. For more information, call the Austin Arts Center at Trinity College at (860) 297-2199.
9/13 & 9/20 La Epoca - The Palladium Era Movie Showing in New Haven & Hartford
Sat, Sep. 13 2008
Latin dancers of Mambo and Salsa and the general public are invited to the movie showings of "the most-anticipated movie in Latin music history" (Israel "Cachao" Lopez; March 2008, Phone Interview): "La Epoca - The Palladium Era" - a film about the roots behind the umbrella term "Salsa," and its affects on the generations of musicians and dancers that have followed since its conception to present day.
The film's first showing is on September 13, Saturday, at Club VanDome located at 102 Hamilton St in New Haven, CTat 6:30pm sharp and the film's second showing is on September 20, at La Casona Restaurantlocated at 681 Wethersfield Ave in Hartford, CT at 6:30pm sharp. Guests are encouraged to participate in an open discussion with the producers of the film immediately afterwards in an "open-forum." All guests are invited to both showings.
What makes these two evenings SO special is that portions of the movie were ACTUALLY FILMED AT various locations in Connecticut, including La Casona - and many of the dancers who were filmed - do appear in the movie - and some will be present to watch the movie at both showings!
Come and sit side-by-side with some of the film's cast members - and meet, up close and personal - the producers of the film! The film uncovers who the inventor of the mambo rhythm was and how Latin music and dance have become what they are, today.
This movie is jammed-packed with Latin dancing, original Latin music, black and white footage of the Palladium-era during the 1950's AND AMAZING information!!
Endorsed as "a MUST-SEE" (Cuban Pete, July 29 2008, Barbara Craddock Management) by international Mambo dance legend "Cuban Pete," a pioneer of Mambo dancing at the Palladium Ballroom in NY during the 1950's, "La Epoca is a feature-length documentary-film about the evolution of Latin music and dance from the Palladium-era (1948-1970) to present day. The film covers in-depth detail regarding the controversy over dancing "on 1" versus dancing "on 2," Mambo versus Salsa, and the film focuses heavily on the controversy over the the umbrella term "Salsa" and its affects on the musicians and dancers since the conception of the word's use to describe Latin music.
The film features music and rhythms that are very rarely heard in present day. Producers welcome all walks of life to view the movie and to live INSIDE the memories and experiences of the high-profile LEGENDARY musicians and dancers who appear in the film, such as "Cuban Pete," Charlie Rodriguez and Agustin Caraballoso and many others.
Very well-known are the names of Celia Cruz and Tito Puente - but how many times have you heard of the musicians who together made a lasting contribution to today's Latin sounds.
Watch and listen to the musicians who were among the legends that USHERED IN all of the Latin music and rhythms that, in present day, have been meshed together - all under one umbrella term: "Salsa."
Tickets/Reservations: please, go to laepocafilm.com or call 203.788.1321 - or pay at the door. 3 or more tickets purchased together ONLY $6 each. Tickets regularly only $8.
9/12 Flamenco Dance Classes with master instructor Melinda Marquez
Fri, Sep. 12 2008
Fridays 6:00 to 7:30 pm September 12 through November 28 Melinda Marquez is offering an introductory 12-week course in Flamenco Dance, for adults, this Fall at Charter Oak Cultural Center. Melinda is on the faculty of the Ballet Hispanico of NY and a choreographer for their stunning student performing ensemble. Melinda has performed with major companies and at flamenco tablaos in Spain and the United States, and is considered to be an expert in teaching the art of flamenco dance and in making it accessible to everyone. Twelve week course fee $210 ($17.50 per class). Class subject to minimum enrollment. Please pre-register by sending an email to marquezflamenco@hotmail.com.
Please join Kelvin & Juan Roldan, John Motley & John Bazzano in celebrating their September 11th birthdays and helping those in need. Mayor Eddie A. Perez, Honorary Chair and Award Winning "I Spy" Series Co-Creator Walter Wick. What is Project Night Night? Project Night Night (http://www.projectnightnight.com/), a 501c3 orgnanization, provides "Night Night Packages" of books and other childhood essentials to homeless children, addressing their educational and emotional needs. FOOD AND ENTERTAINMENT WILL BE PROVIDED AND ALL PROCEEDS GO TO PROJECT NIGHT NIGHT AND HARTFORD'S HOMELESS CHILDREN. Suggested Donations: Night Light: $30 Lantern: $50 Beacon $100 Lucero: $500+ Please make all donations payable to Project Night Night. Location: Costa del Sol Restaurant, Wethersfield Ave, Hartford. Contact: 860-656-7918.
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9/8 and 9/12 ZUMBA Classes Begin at the East Hartford Community Cultural Center
Mon, Sep. 8 2008
Fitness for the active adult or the beginner dancer. Come and experience what this fitness craze is all about. Dance to salsa, merengue, cumbia and other Latin International dances while you get fit: Class by Certified, Salsa / Zumba Gold Instructor Otilia. Registration going on NOW . Class sessions are scheduled to begin on Choose one: Monday - Sept 8, 2008 Friday - Sept 12, 2008 Time: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. At the E. Hartford Community Cultural Center, Circle of Life Studio (Lower level), 50 Chapman Place, E. Hartford. CT. A minimum of eight registered is required for classes to begin. Sign up Now and reserve your spot. For registration information contact Otilia 866-795-4867, Fax- 866-250-8143 or e-mail- salsabeatdance@yahoo.com
GUITAR UNDER THE STARs by the Connecticut River. A Late Summer Classic! Special Event For details visit us: http://www.ctguitar.org/events08-09/gus08.html Here's the line-up: Renaldo Guadalupe, Three Fifty Duo, Rich Goldstein Quartet, Choro Ensemble from Brazil, Daniel Salazar Ensemble with Hartford Festival Orchestra. Starting at 3:00 PM (Rain Date: Sunday, Sept. 7, 3:00 PM) Mortenson Riverfront Plaza, Hartford (at the corner of Columbus Avenue and State Street) Admission: FREE. Handicapped Accessible. Bring your picnic and some to share... "an annual invocation to the guitar's glory" - The Hartford Courant.
AUGUST SHOWS - Make Your Plans Now.
Sun, Aug. 31 2008
8/1 LOS BOHEMIOS New! @ La Casona Restaurant 6:30-9:30PM Free 8/1 PAQUITO D'RIVERA & CURTIS BROTHERS @ Litchfield Jazz Festival 8/2 MICHAEL STUART @ New Haven Green 6-7:30PM Free 8/2 KARIBE MAMBO @ Azucar Restaurant 10:30PM 8/6 ED FAST & CONGA BOP @ Firebox Restaurant 8PM Free 8/7 FIESTA DEL NORTE @ East Hartford Town Green . Free . 6:30PM 8/8 PANA Latin Rock at Gemini's Night Club 8PM 8/8 KULTURA BORIKUA @ La Casona Restaurant 6:30-9:30 PM Free 8/9 TIERRA MESTIZA @ Immanuel House 7PM Free 8/10 EDUARDO ROCHAS Original Music @ New Britain Museum of American Art. 3-4PM 8/14 HEART AND TANGO @ Albany Ave Branch Hartford Public Library 5:30PM Free 8/15 SON DE SIEMPRE @ La Casona Restaurant. 6:30PM-9:30PM Free 8/16 KULTURA BORIKUA 2 Charter Oak Cultural Center - Outdoors 6PM Free 8/23 VAL RAMOS FLAMENCO ENSEMBLE @ Unitarian Meeting House 6PM Free 8/23 MIKATA @ the Wolf's Den - Mohegan Sun. 11pm (2 shows) Free 8/28 LOS TROVADORES @ Capitol Community College, Htfd. 7PM. 8/30 DUO DEL SUR-Gonzalo Cortes Summer Series @ Unitarian Meeting House Free 8/31 LA 860, KARIBE MAMBO, AGUA PA'CHOCOLATE, ORQUESTA CALIDAD Salsa Fest at Azucar, Htfd. 7:30PM Details on the Show Calendar week of the event or call 860-989-5355 for more info.
El Show de Analeh every Saturday at 11AM Ch18.Univision hosted by Ana Alfaro.
8/2 ® Crisis y oportunidades Hipotecarias / Mortgage Crisis and Opportunities. 8/9 ® Resurgiendo los grandes de la Salsa con Jesus Pagan, Conjunto Clasico, Latin Heartbeat Orchestra. 8/16 ® Sexologia - Instituto del Placer con Dr. Charley Ferrer 8/23 ® Exitos y Festejos - Peruana y Colombiana - Peru's Independence Celebration 8/30 ® Exitos y Festejos - Peruana y Colombiana - Peru's IndependenceCelebration ______________________________________________________________________
by Joyce Bolaños VIVA TO OUR SPONSORS!!!!! LatinMusicTonight,"El Show de Margarita Cortavarria La Nueva Mega 910 AM www.margaritac.freelife.com, Identidad Latina "El Periodico Con Estilo Propio" 860-231-9891 www.identidadlatina.com, www.CTSalsa.com "CT's Premier Source of Latin Entertainment", La Guia Hispana " La Que Si Trabaja" www.laguiaonline.com,
2008 brought endings and new beginnings....... The last flight of the original "Paloma Sabanera" a Hartford hub of Hispanic culture; where Hartford's politicians, musicians, artists and writers meet to enjoy the "tertulias" and discuss works of Latin American, Spanish and Afro-Caribbean literature and art.........while having the best coffee in town; like an old Turkish proverb tells us coffee should be, "dark as night, strong as the wind and sweet as love........ The VIVA HARTFORD team enjoys the opening reception of the Connecticut Commission on Culture and Tourism, there we interview Governor Jodi Rell and then Acting Commission Director Karen Senich. Watch a "VIVA Forecast caught on Tape". Watch this wonderful segment on culture and enjoy the music of ESTEBAN ARRUFATT, LA TRULLA DE GUAYNABO and the everlasting music of " brother Bob" none other than BOB MARLEY !
Viva Hartford can be seen every Sunday at 6PM on Ch.5-Hartford's Public Access hosted by Joyce Bolaños and Jose Vega. Soon, watch Viva Hartford favorites on area towns public access starions. We'll keep you posted. ________________________________________________________________________
8/17 Opera Latina, Alturas Duo, José Sacín on VIVA HARTFORD
Sun, Aug. 17 2008
by Joyce Bolanos Watch Sunday at 6PM on Hartford Public Access-Ch 5 when VIVA HARTFORD team joins Margarita Cortavarria as she becomes an American Citizen! We are there at the Federal Court building at 450 Main Street, Hartford. Then we journey to the Republic of Peru 2008 International Trade and Travel Symposium at the Legislative Office Building better known as the "LOB". We join the Peruvian community and the Secretary of State's Office in this important event marking 2009 as the beginning of the new trade agreement between the United States and Peru! We end this exciting segment with the music of the "Opera Latina" and finally with the Alturas Duo, Carlos Boltes and Scott Hill, founders of the Simsbury Chamber Music Festival by enjoying the magnificent performance of "Adios Pueblo de Ayacucho" by Peruvian Baritone José Sacín. Don't miss this exciting segment of VIVA HARTFORD dedicated to Peru and the Peruvian Community of Hartford! Que VIVA EL PERU C....jo! VIVA TO OUR SPONSORS!!!!! www.LatinMusicTonight.com, El Show de Margarita Cortavarria La Nueva Mega 910 AM www.margaritac.freelife.com, Identidad Latina "El Periodico Con Estilo Propio" 860-231-9891 www.identidadlatina.com, www.CTSalsa.com "CT's Premier Source of Latin Entertainment", La Guia Hispana " La Que Si Trabaja" www.laguiaonline.com.
Congratulations to Margarita Cortavarria on her new citizenship. Latin Music Tonight
Evolucion Update / Summer Social Friday Evolucion! Thank you to all who came to the meeting last week and/or contacted us with your interest. It is good to know that there are so many of you with a passion to take your Salsa to another level. If you missed the meeting but still are interested the details are as follows: -Evolucion is a production company, which will present a series of interconnected original works (stories) to be performed in Hartford, December 2008. -The works will include elements of theater, interpretation, live music, visual arts, and of course various styles of dance with a focus on Salsa. -We are looking for dedicated individuals who love to dance Salsa (and other dances), enjoy the theater, and are not afraid to perform for others to be a part of this trend setting production company. -Membership requires attendance at weekly training sessions (at least one), attendance in rehearsals, attendance in company meetings, at least 6 months of dance training, a healthy and positive attitude, a $25 monthly commitment due, and a general passion for dance. Members will not get paid for performances, however will receive invaluable training and development in return for time. (Please, for the sake of the company and its members, if you know that your time is limited and can't commit and/or see this as some free training do not attempt to join) -Training, Development, and Rehearsals will occur on: *Tuesdays 9 pm - 10:30 pm @ Fuller Movement Center / Starting 8/19 *Wednesdays 9 pm - 10:30 pm @ Limelite Dance Center / Starting 8/20 *Some Saturdays Times and Location TBD -Training Practices will occur from August - October, Production Development will occur October - November, and Rehearsals will occur November- December. Production date and time TBD. -This is not your typical dance group. Evolucion will lift off from where the Zoo left off! Adults 18+ Please! We are still looking for more gentleman, but welcome ladies as well. Don't miss this opportunity to be a part of the year of change! All things must get better... Salsa Fundamentals.
Summer Social - This Friday, August 15, 2008 Calling all students present and past!!! Come down and enjoy fun, music, food, and friends as we wind down the summer season! On schedule for the night: 8PM Free Beginners Salsa Lesson, 9PM Open Floor Dancing w/ DJ Vlad, 11PM EVOLUCION PREVIEW PERFORMANCE, 11:30PM Open Floor Dancing w/ DJ Vlad. FREE for all. A $2 donation or item for potluck table appreciated. Bring yourself, a guest, & friends! Fuller Movement Center 1477 Park St. Htfd. 2nd Fl, Plenty of free parking around back. Information about our upcoming Fall Session and discounts will be available as well. 8/22 Friday Night Screenings: The Roots of Rhythm 7:45-11PM. Join us for this three part documentary tracing the history of Latin music from its African and Spanish roots to its Caribbean and Cuban evolution. This is a night of education and exploration for friends and family of all ages. FREE for all. $2 donation or item for potluck table appreciated. PLEASE BRING CHAIRS OR SOMETHING TO SIT ON. Fuller Movement Center at 1477 Park St. Htfd. 2nd Fl. Plenty of free parking around back. This is what Salsa's about! Salsa Fundamentals originators of the progressive lessons, specialists in the basics, and advocates for the education and preservation of the roots of music and dance!
8/8 MARIA C. SANCHEZ SCHOLARSHIP Golf Tournament
Fri, Aug. 8 2008
Please join the Puerto Rican Parade Committee for the Second Annual MARIA C. SANCHEZ SCHOLARSHIP Golf Tournament on Friday, August 8, 2008. SCRAMBLE FORMAT: ENTRY FEE - $100 (Includes: Cart, Green Fees, Lunch, Dinner and Door Prize) SCHEDULE 1:00 P.M. – Registration & Lunch 2:00 P.M. – Shotgun Start 6:00 P.M. – Dinner. Awards & Raffle, First Place Cash Prize - 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place Trophies for Closest to the Pin,Winning Foursome, and Longest Drive. “Hole in One Challenge” -Win a Taylor Made R7 Iron set from Golfers’ Warehouse. To register and for more information contact: Gladys Rivera - 860-335-3947, Aura Alvarado - 860-250-6541 or Hector Cuadrado - 860-982-1603 _________________________________________________________________________
This date will stick, word from the musician! Yes, Firebox Restaurants Wednesday night live jazz begins on August 6 (sorry it's not sooner) with Latin Jazz by ED FAST & CONGA BOP from 8PM to 11PM. Ask for Ed's Conga Bop CD while you're there.
The restaurant is located at 539 Broad Street (formerly Mamacita's), Hartford. (860) 246-1222.
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The VIVA HARTFORD Team celebrates the arts and music organization, Guakia, Inc. 25thAnniversary with the 2nd Annual Ray Gonzalez Latin Jazz and Salsa Festival at the Riverfront! We dance to the Latin beat tribute music of Tito Puente and Tito Rodriguez and the magical trumpet of headliner Charlie Sepulveda; legends of Latin music.
The beautiful summer night, legendary Latin sounds, crystal clear background of the Connecticut River made this event a summer spectacular for the thousands that attended......... Imagine yourself dancing on the riverfront on such a moonlit night... Join the VIVA HARTFORD Team this Sunday at 6:00PM and RE-LIVE the experience! Don't Miss the Riverfront events! Enjoy Hartford this Summer! Viva Hartford is hosted by Joyce Bolanos and Jose Vega.
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Tertulia's Glaisma Perez-Silva & Raquel Obregon Invite You
Thu, Jul. 31 2008
Hello. We want to invite you to be with us every Sunday from 8-10PM and enjoy a Latino experience with news, interesting topics and the best of Latin music. Radio 88.5 FM, WFCR offers you Tertulia, your connection to our Spanish speaking community in the region. Our programming is in Spanish calling you to take part in the areas diverse rhythms.
Tertulia is produced & hosted alternately by Glaisma Perez-Silva and Raquel Obregon. We look forward to having you in our listening audience.
Squeezed out of this summers cruise? Save it up for summer of Salsa 2009. Karibe Mambo will be the featured group on the "Royal Salsa Cruise", August 15-August 20, 2009 sailing from Bayonne, NJ to beautiful Bermuda on the Royal Caribbean "Explorer of the Seas". Also appearing with Karibe Mambo will be the New Swing Sextet and comedian Rich Ramirez.
Link for information and registration: Cruise Planners - Royal Salsa Cruise. You can also e-mail for information to: jroberts@cruiseplanners.com ; tel 914-245.0609 www.CruisesAreWe.com Let them know you saw it on Latin Music Tonight.
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July's Musical Motivations
Wed, Jul. 30 2008
7/3 KULTURA BORIKUA at Phoenix Art After Hours at Wadsworth Atheneum 5-8PM 7/6 CLAUDIA ACUNA & RON AFFIF @ Sweet Jane's 6PM 7/9 GOZA Latin & Brazilian Jazz @ Tisane Tea & Coffee House 9-midnight. No cover. 7/9 A great success! Thank you all! and our sponsors WFC Martial Arts & Fitness, La Casona Restaurant & Latin Music Tonight, from the American Red Cross Blood Drive on Franklin Ave. For Appt: 800-448-3543/ Questions on eligibility: 800-462-9400 x 2210. 7/12 RAY GONZALEZ LATIN JAZZ & SALSA FESTIVAL @Riverfront Mortensen Plaza. Free. Celebrating Guakia,Inc's 25th Anniversary. 7/15 DULCE SANTANA @ Onyx, Springfield, MA. No cover. Tuesday Special 7/16 LOS TROVADORES DE AMERICA @ Boys & Girls Club. 1PM. Free. 7/17 Outdoors-TIERRA MESTIZA @Farmers Market-Billings Forge 11:30AM Fre 7/18 DULCE SANTANA & her CONJUNTO @ Szechuan Tokyo 7:30PM 7/22 LOS TROVADORES DE AMERICA @ Unitarian Meeting House 7:30PM. Free Tuesday Special 7/24 ALBERT RIVERA & THE CURTIS BROTHERS @ Szechuan Tokyo 7:30PM 7/25 KOFRE latin rock @ Gemini's Night Club 9PM ___________________________________________________________________________
The music of Viva Hartford this week is by Esteban Arrufatt, Hector "Titan" Carrion and Eric Kurimsky.
INARU is the Taino word for the "Spirit of Woman". Carmen Stamford while once again making a positive impact on the live's of young women in our community, invites VIVA HARTFORD to join in a day of beauty, relaxation and spiritual growth.
Margarita Cortavarria and Joyce get their hair and nails done by students of A.I. PrinceTechnical High School and Joyce even takes part in the relaxation session (she really needed it!) by Mercedes La Rose.
After a wonderful uplifting day at Inaru, Margarita and Joyce go to meet "Boys and TheirToys" that is the annual Car Show at Buckley High School. Yes, men can be sensitive about their cars ...... You will see it all in VIVA HARTFORD! Beauty, inner peace and sensitive men with their toys.... all here in VIVA HARTFORD! Don't miss it! Sunday 6PM on Ch.5 Hartford's Public Access Channel.
7/26 KARIBE MAMBO at New York's West Gate Lounge
Sat, Jul. 26 2008
Be a part of keeping the music alive! The West Gate Lounge, NY's finest Latin night club, has asked KARIBE MAMBO to be a part of their live entertainment. No other Connecticut salsa band has been asked to perform there in 21 years. So come out for a night packed with live SIZZLING SALSA music!!! Best Western Nyack on Hudson 26 Route 59 Nyack, New York 10960 Phone 845-358-8100. For more info go to: www.KaribeMambo.com or www.westgatelounge.com.______________________________________________________
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Latin Rock Fridays & Salsa Wednesdays at Gemini's Night Club
Fri, Jul. 25 2008
KOFRE, an in-demand Latin rock band from New Jersey, is back at Gemini's Night Club on Friday July 25th. PANA!, Stamford based Latin rock group will perform on Friday August 8th. Gonzalo of PANAmusik loves appearing in the Hartford area having also played at Melao Nightclub downtown Hartford as well as Gemini's who by the way announces a free Salsa class every Wednesday from 9PM to 10PM followed by DJ dance until closing. Gemini's Night Club is located at 880 Maple Avenue, Hartford
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7/19 GRUPO TENTACION Performs at HESMIPERU 40th Anniversary
Sat, Jul. 19 2008
CORRECT ADDRESS IS 79 New Park Avenue. GRUPO TENTACION performs at dance celebrating HESMIPERU's 40th Year Anniversary and the 187th year of the Independence of Peru to take place at Our Lady of Sorrows, 79 New Park Avenue, Hartford on Saturday July 19, 2008 from 7PM to 1AM. Admission is $15.00 and includes food. For more information please call 860-205-8824 or 860-593-9276.
5:00 -9:30 pm(NEW TIME!) Join the FUN! ROMANCE y TROVA brings you Latin American live music on GBLN's Sunset Cruise. Meet at Port Jefferson Ferry Dock in Bridgeport, CT for 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Hot/Cold appetizers, 6:30 p.m. Boarding, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. Sunset Cruise to Port Jefferson, NY and back to Bridgeport. Cash Bar, Prizes, DJ, Salsa-Merengue-Bachata-Cumbia-Free Style and more..... Plenty of time to network too! $25 ticket with paid GBLN membership, $30/advance tickets, $35/day of cruise. Advanced Tickets can be purchased at United Roots, 142 Fairfield Avenue, Bridgeport and 49 Orange Street, New Haven. To reserve tickets, contact GBLN at 203-371-6493 or email gbln@hotmail.com. __________________________________________________________
By Joyce Bolanos. What does Joan Miro, Pablo Picasso and Salvador Dali have in common besides being Surrealists and natives of Spain? Their works can be seen in City of Hartford! Yes, that is right,in our own Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art the oldest public museum in the United States. The VIVA HARTFORD team visits the Wadsworth Atheneum at its Phoenix Art After Hours first Thursday event; as we enjoy the great masterpieces, we dance to the Latin beat of Kultura Borikua. We meet film curator Debbie Gaudet and the Wadsworth's Executive Director Susan Talbott who tell us of the Museums' committment to our Latino community and all the diverse communities that make the City of Hartford and the State of Connecticut such a wonderful place to be. Next we indulge in the exquisite cuisine and atmosphere of DULCE, Hartford's newest restaurant....... So you say there is nothing to do in Hartford? There is plenty to do! Visit and explore the 45, 000 works of art, right here in our own "Museo de Arte" on Main Street and then walk less than a block on to Trumbull to DULCE and savor Portuguese/American cuisine and indulge. How is that for a day in the city? Now get going! Don't Miss it! Sunday Ch.5 Hartford Public Access at 6PM. VIVA TO OUR SPONSORS! LatinMusicTonight, "El Show de Margarita Cortavarria La Nueva Mega 910 AM www.margaritac.freelife.com Jugo Natural Goji, Identidad Latina "El Periodico Con Estilo Propio" 860-231-9891 www.identidadlatina.com www. CTSalsa.com "CT's Premier Source of Latin Entertainment", La Guia Hispana " La Que Si Trabaja" www.laguiaonline.com.
7/12 RAY GONZALEZ LATIN JAZZ & SALSA FESTIVAL Presented by Guakia, Inc.
Sat, Jul. 12 2008
Guakía is proud to present The Ray González Latin Jazz and Salsa Festival as part of Guakía’s 25th Anniversary Celebration Saturday July 12, 2008 from 5-10PM at the Mortensen River Front Plaza, 300 Columbus Blvd. Hartford. The festival features some of the most talented international artists in Latin Jazz and Salsa. Former students of Guakía and founding members of Guakibomjazz (Guakía’s Latin Jazz Youth Orchestra), pianist Damian Curtis, bassist Luques Curtis, pianist/composer Zaccai Curtis, trumpeter Joel González and percussionist Nelson Bello, today professional international musicians in their own right, will be the opening act. They will be followed by master trumpeter Charlie Sepúlveda and His Turnaround ensemble. A Big Band Orchestra conducted by Maestro Ray González will pay tribute to the music of two great legends: Tito Puente and Tito Rodríguez. The orchestra will feature legendary singer/composer: Miguel “Meñique” Barcasnegras, singer Raúl Luis Santos, timbal player Edwin Clemente, bass player Hector “Máximo” Rodríguez and pianist Sammy Gali. Guakía, a premier Puerto Rican/Latino arts education and cultural Center in Connecticut, celebrates the success of its former students as a reflection of its mission and dedication. The above mentioned founding members of Guakibomjazz are today international professional musicians traveling the world as ambassadors of their culture. Guakía, Inc. honors with this festival the pioneering work of Ray González in CT as a professional musician in Latin Jazz and Salsa and as an educator of our youth for over 35 years. The mission of the “The Ray González Latin Jazz and Salsa Festival" is to heal with music the soul of the community and nourish it’s yearning for music of excellence. The festival is hosted by River Front Recapture and is free to the public.
ABOUT THE ARTISTS: Charlie Sepúlveda, a master trumpeter, is at the highest level of international recognition for his talent and unique style of improvisation. He has traveled the world playing and recording among the industry’s elite musicians: Tito Puente, Eddie Palmieri, Dizzy Gallespie, Macoy Tyner, Wynton Marsalis, Dave Valentín, Hilton Ruiz, Paquito D’ Rivera, Michel Camilo, Batacumbele, Sheila E., Ray Barreto, Toshiko Akiyoshi, Giovanni Hidalgo, David Byrne, Steve Turre, Terence Trent D’ Arby, Eric Leed, Marc Anthony, India, Fania All Stars, and many others. With seven productions of his own throughout his career, Sepúlveda has been able to perform his music in the best Jazz Festivals around the world, including: Europe, Japan, Puerto Rico and the United States. His work has been considered for a Grammy award and his video The Watermelon Man was nominated for a Billboard award. Sepúlveda has also performed as a guest artist in prestigious television shows such as The Tonight Show. The performance by Charlie Sepúlveda and His Turnaround will be an unforgettable music experience for everyone. Miguel “Meñique” Barcasnegras began his music career as a singer and composer at the young age of 16 in his native Panamá. Throughout his 58 years career he has sing with the following legend’s orchestras: Kako, Tito Puete, Willie Rosario, Charlie Palmieri, Arsenio Rodríguez, Conjunto Chaney, Carlos Barbiera, and Los Pleneros de la 21, among many. His first recorded composition was “La Cuesta de la Fama” with the Orchestra of Willie Rosario. With Tito Puente he recorded: “Palante”, “Pa’ Los Rumberos”, production that made “Niña y Señora” and international hit, “Long Live the King”, “Vengo Potente”, “Soy Hijo de Changó”, “Meñique” and “Tico Alegre All Stars Live at Carnegie Hall”. Charlie Palmieri is a guest artist in his recording “Con Salsa y Sabor”, later he became the singer for Charlie Palmieri’s Orchestra and recorded “The Heavyweight” among many other productions. He has shared the stage with some of the greatest singers: Santitos Colón, Celia Cruz, La Lupe, Adalberto Santiago and Yayo “El Indio” among many. Meñique’s most recent releases are: “Meñique Sonero Añejo” (2004) and “Meñique Salsa y Bembé” (2007). Meñique’s talent and long career has taken him around the world: Japan, Hong Kong, China, Germany, Spain, England, Finland, France and all over the United States, Latin America and the Caribbean. The distinctive quality of his melodious and sonorous voice together with his ability to play with the “claves” (beats), and his unique mischievousness in his improvisations can only be translated to a “Great Master Sonero”. Meñique is a living legend in the history of the Salsa music. Edwin Clemente, a virtuoso timbal player known for his innovative style, began his professional career at the early age of 14 with the Orchestra of Cuchón Nuñez in Puerto Rico. He later played with ”Orquesta Juvenil de Puerto Rico” and the following orchestras: Tommy Olivencia, Tony Vega, José Alberto El Canario, Bobby Valentín, Ismael Miranda, Luisito Carrión, Richie Ray and Ray Barreto. As a solo artist, Clemente has shared the stage with: Jerry Rivera, Olga Tañón, Fiel de la Vega, Lalo Rodríguez, Rafy Levitt, Daddy Yankee, Tego Calderón and Sion and Lenox. His most recent CD production is entitled: “Timbal Pa’l Bailador”. Ray González is a musician dedicated in mind, body and soul to the creation of Salsa and Latin Jazz. A re-known musician and Latin music pioneer in Connecticut. González has over 35 years of experience in the performing arts as a professional musician, arranger, composer, conductor and an educator. Throughout his long career, González has played and/or recorded with giants such as: Tito Puente, Charlie Palmieri, Eddie Palmieri, Lalo Rodríguez, Cheo Feliciano, Andy Montañez, Kako, Giovanni Hidalgo, Charlie Sepúlveda, Ismael Rivera, Luis Marín, Tommy Olivencia, Willie Rosario, Johnny Pacheco, Ray de La Paz, La Masacre Orchestra, the Puerto Rican Power Orchestra and many others. González is honor to have been a teacher to the following guest artists of this year’s festival. Charlie Sepúlveda was his student at “Escuela Libre de Música” in Caguas, Puerto Rico during the early 80’s. Sepúlveda was then only 13 years old, already showing a natural virtuoso talent for the trumpet and also playing professionally with local orchestras. During the early 90’s González founded Guakibomjazz (Guakía’s Latin Jazz Youth Orchestra), the original founding members of the orchestra among others were: Damian Curtis, Luques Curtis, Zaccai Curtis, Joel González and Nelson Bello. All incredibly talented and dedicated students who went on to graduate from some of the best Music Schools in the Northeast: Berklee College of Music, Hartt School of Music and New England Conservatory of Music. Today, they are all professional international musicians sharing the stage with the best artists in the business and some exploring with a teaching career. For González to share the stage with his former students is the ultimate teacher’s reward. During their visit to Hartford the artists will present educational workshops at Guakiarte School for the Creative and Performing Arts, to benefit the students and the local musicians. Guakía, Inc. and “The Ray González Latin Jazz and Salsa Festival” is sponsored by: Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, Greater Hartford Arts Council, Hispanics In Philanthropy, City of Hartford, CT Commission on Culture and Tourism, Evelyn Preston Memorial Trust Fund, Bank of America, Aetna Foundation, NewAlliance Foundation, Roberts Foundation, Universal Health Care Foundation of CT, Inc., Long Foundation, Phoenix Foundation, Prudential Retirement, Space Craft Manufacturing, Inc., CT Natural Gas, Bob’s Discount Furniture, and other donors. This event counts with the communications media support of: Univisión WUVN-TV Channel 18, Latin Music Tonight, Hispanic Professional Network, La Gigante WRYM 840, La Puertorriqueñisima WPRX 1120, La Voz Hispana, El Registro, El Canillita, Hartford News, El Imparcial and Identidad Latina. Contact Information: Guakía, Inc. 860-548-9555 www.guakia.org, www.riverfront.org, ray.gonzalez@guakia.org. The Ray González Latin Jazz and Salsa Festival promises to be a great showcase for Latino artists and a point of connection for Jazz and Latin music lovers of all nationalities. The festival is a boost to the Hartford music scene and most important, to the community spirit. !!!Viva la música!!! After party at La Casona Restaurant, 681 Wethersfield Avenue, Hartford. Exit 27 Off I-91. www.casonarestaurant.com. _______________________________________________________________________
7/11 Happy Birthday to Dave Giardina, Host of Latin Music Open-Mic
Fri, Jul. 11 2008
Last night at Latin Music Open-Mic hosts Birthday Boy, Dave Giardina of Goza Latin Jazz and Carlos Hernandez Chavez of Tierra Mestiza were joined by congero Bobby T of Bobby T Latin Jazz Project, Richard Aguayo on bongos, Jaime Chiluisa of Los Trovadores de America, Jay Borges of Kultura Borikua and "La Estrella de La Casona" singer Gloria Pimentel.
In the crowd, musicians from Viva Quetzal, Atacama Ensemble and CT Guitar Society's Artistic Director, Daniel Salazar. Congratulations to Elizabeth Calderon winner of Lunch for Two at La Casona Restaurant www.casonarestaurant.com.
THURSDAY, JULY 10, 2008 5:30—8:30PM at ANTHONY’S OCEAN VIEW—NEW HAVEN APPETIZERS & OPEN BAR! All proceeds benefit scholarship fund and programs! Auction Items Include: Fantastic Yankee Tickets, House Cleaning Service, Original Artwork, Vacation Apartment in Argentina, Vacation Condos in Puerto Rico & Vermont, Theatre Tickets, Dinners, CDs, Gift & Liquor Baskets, Conga Drums Signed by El Gran Combo & Others Canoeing and Dance Lessons and many more items. Contact Arte at 203-787-2783. Tickets $40 Inc. 3 Hours of Open Bar, Food & Gelato Station.
GOZA Latin and Brazilian Jazz performs this Wednesday, July 9 from 9 to midnight -jazz and love songs from Latin America with Karina Hernandez - violin, vocals Adam Kubota - bass Franco Bauer - percussion and Dave Giardina - guitar . There is no cover and Jazz musicians welcome to sit in. Tisane Tea & Coffee House is located at 537 Farmington Ave Hartford Phone: (860) 523-5417.
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Hosts Joyce Bolanos & Jose Vega are taking it easy for the summer, actually editing new shows, so this Sunday you can see a re-play of Peru's Music, Food and Celebration of "El Senor de los Milagros".
El Show de Analeh is hosted by Ana Alfaro every Saturday morning at 11AM on Ch.18 Univision. 6/14 Resurgiendo Los grandes de la Salsa, Conjunto Clasico, Latin Heartbeat. Teen segment features Josefina Abreu and NG2 6/21 ® Se Trata de Tu Vida- Informacion sobre enfermedades Metodos Preventivos- Diabetes, cancer de seno y cervical, exames de ojos, etc. Sponsored by Hospital de Central Connecticut 6/28 ®A Closer Look at CT Latino Socio-Econmic Life Style- Un vistazo al estado Socio-Economico de CT Latino and Puerto Rican Commission 7/5 Crisis de Hipotecas /Viviendas / Mortgage Crisis and Opportunities
Kultura Borikua heats up the Wadsworth Atheneum with sizzling Latin Salsa
All Part of Thursday, July 3rd Phoenix Art After Hours Program
The hot holiday weekend begins with sizzle and spice as Kultura Borikua heats up the night with Latin Salsa 5:00-8:00 PM on Thursday, July 3rd as part of the Wadsworth’s Phoenix Art After Hours program. Put on your dancing shoes and step up to sensual salsa with a dance instructor to help you feel the heat. Wear red and receive a coupon for a $1 discount on a beverage of your choice. Complementing the Latin American flavor of the night is the feature film Lovesickness (Maldeamores), showing at 7:30 PM, and an engaging discussion on 20th Century Latin American art lead by Dr. Robin Greeley.
As a part of First Thursdays at the Wadsworth Atheneum, this opportunity to mingle with friends after work for a lively night of food, cocktails and culture is the best deal in town with $5 general admission – FREE to Phoenix employees and Museum Members. Let's Go Arts Membersprice: buy one admission, get one free. Check our web site for upcoming First Thursdays music and art offerings. The Wadsworth Atheneum stays open until 8 p.m. the first Thursday of every month courtesy of The Phoenix Companies, Inc.
Also on the schedule for the evening, join us to discuss Art & Identity in 20th Century Latin America with renowned scholar and Associate Professor of Art History at the University of Connecticut, Robin Greeley. A former professor at Harvard, Stanford, MIT, San Quentin Federal Penitentiary and U.C. Berkeley, Dr. Greeley is the author of several acclaimed books, including Surrealism and the Spanish Civil War (2006). Specializing in 20th century art in Mexico, Europe and Latin America along with politics and art (to name a couple of topics) Dr. Greeley will provide intriguing discussion to supplement this night of culture.
To balance off the dancing and discussion, we are presenting the film Maldeamore, a comical three-part look at the ironies of love. Puerto Rico’s official submission to the Best Foreign Language Film Category of the 2008 Academy Awards, Maldeamores includes stories of a young boy, a hostage situation, and a divorced elderly couple caught in a love triangle.
The Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art is located at 600 Main St. Hartford, CT. 06103.Telephone: 860-278-2670.On the web at:www.wadsworthatheneum.org
Some Month of June Live Latin Music Shows
Mon, Jun. 30 2008
6/19 Thur - Bobby T Latin Jazz Project @ Vernon St Social Center, Trinity College, Hartford 6/19 Thur - Venezuelan Singer Dulce Santana @ Szechuan Tokyo Restaurant 6/20 Fri - Goza Latin Jazz @ Amelia's, 2 Wilcox St. off Hopmeadow St. Simsbury 6/24 Tue - Daniel Salazar Ensemble @ DROM, Manhatten, NYC.
TIERRA MESTIZA'S 2008 Colors of Music Concert Series - Free adm. Sat 6/21 Tierra Mestiza and Jazz singer Bobbie Rogers - Unitarian Meeting House, 50 Bloomfield Ave. Hartford. -7PM (860) 233-9897 Sat 6/28 Hartford Steel Symphony - 1250 Albany Ave, Branch/Hartford Public Library, Caribbean Soca & Calypso -3PM (860) 695-7381
GONZALO CORTES CONCERT SERIES - Free adm. 6/27 Latin Spirits with Jessica Heller, Lorena Garay & Gonzalo Cortes. Guakia, 75 Charter Oak Avenue, Hartford. -8PM
6/27 Caution: INCENDIO at East Hartford Cultural Community Center
Fri, Jun. 27 2008
EAST HARTFORD, CT - A special evening with INCENDIO on Friday, June 27, at the East Hartford Community Cultural Center Auditorium. Sponsored by The East Hartford Parks and Recreation Department, show time is 8:00 PM, and the doors will open at 7 PM. General Admission Tickets are $18 in advance, or $23 at the door. Refreshments and snacks will be available. The band creates a polyrhythmic swirl of multiple Latin American music forms (boleros, cumbias, salsa, tango, mambo and the indigenous Peruvian valses criollos) and combines them with Indian, Arabic and Celtic flavors. Then they add just the right touch of jazz improvisation and dynamics, and the sizzling result is what one Incendio fan calls edge of your seat music. They've given close to 200 performances a year through the Western United States, and audience enthusiasm over their dynamic shows is generating buzz in the jazz and jamband communities as they graduate to bigger and more prestigious festivals. For tickets call or visit Parks & Recreation, 50 Chapman Place, East Hartford. (860)528-1458. To Order online and get full details visit our website at www.ehccc.com .
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6/24 NYC - Siren Call To Hartford, See You at the Show!
Tue, Jun. 24 2008
Don't Miss This
Spectacular Evening of Spanish Guitar with Latin and World Rhythms
The Daniel Salazar Ensemble
with special guest Lorena Garay: guitar
Esteban Arrufat: Latin Percussion, André Balazs, keyboard, Roberto Clavijo: cajon, zampoña, misc. instruments, Gonzalo Cortes: flute, quena, Dezron Douglas: acoustic bass, Ed Fast: drums, Jim Hunt: trumpet, Carin McClure, violin, Daniel Salazar III, guitar
PLEASE JOIN US FOR THIS VERY SPECIAL EVENT IN NYC!
Advanced Reservations Recommended
I am really looking forward to our New York concert! I hope you can come and enjoy some great music, food and drink. See you there!
DROM is a voyage - an enchanting journey on the road across cultures and countries, across many varieties of music, cuisine, libations and other forms of fine art. In fact, it is a voyage of discovery across international cultures and their artistic expression.
Located in the EastVillage area of Manhattan, DROM is a multi-event venue with a restaurant and lounge. With high ceilings, earthy colors and comfortable seating, we aim to provide a warm, inviting, sophisticated and informal atmosphere to relax and enjoy our multi-cultural and varied programming. DROM serves delicious small and large plates from several countries including Spain, Italy, Turkey and India. There is an eclectic wine list with wines from expressive vineyards from all over the world.
This performance is presented in conjunction with The New York Guitar Seminar presented by Mannes College, The New School for Music www.mannes.edu/guitar _________________________________________________________________________
6/19 Venezuelan Singer Dulce Santana at Szechuan Tokyo Restaurant
Thu, Jun. 19 2008
DULCE SANTANA at Szechuan Tokyo Restaurant -1245 New Britain Avenue (cor. South Main St.) - West Hartford Latin sabor with vocalist DULCE SANTANA. Dulce and her conjunto will delight with bossa nova, samba, salsa, and more! 7:30 PM - $10 minimum purchase (860) 561-0180
The VIVA HARTFORD Team always on the go, exploring what Hartford has to offer, stumbles across and discovers the unique musical talent of Reggeaton artist: Hector"TITAN" Carrion. The unique musical style that fuses salsa, african rhythms with Titans original lyrics full of social messages makes this "fusion" an explosion into the contemporary urban scene. We interview Titan and Producer Santos Santana at La Casona Restaurant, known for its delicious food, amazing Mojitos and for its Open Mic Nights where every Thursday our local. Latino musicians just get together and Jam the night away .......
Don't miss this exciting episode that will get you moving your hips, dedicated to our own local Hartford talent, role models, entrepreneurs and Titan's musical hit: CANDELA which has already sold in Japan, Australia and Canada. Get going, move it!.............
6/5 AIDS Walk Kick-Off at La Casona & 6/8 AIDS Walk at Bushnell Park
Thu, Jun. 5 2008
Join in supporting AIDS Walk Kick-Off Event on Thursday, June 5th from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. (FREE salsa class at 9:00 p.m.) at La Casona Restaurant, 681 Wethersfield Avenue Hartford. www.casonarestaurant.com. Donation: $20.00 per Person - Minimum ***Food will be provided and your donation will register you for the AIDS Walk if you would like to walk on Sunday, June 8th at Bushnell Park .*** RSVP: Please email Ruth E. Torres (ruth.torres@thehartford.com) or call (860) 922-3209.
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Sat, May. 31 2008
Latin Music Tonight for your Summer shine. 860-989-5355 6/1 Sun 45th CT State Puerto Rican Parade making history in CT - dedicated to Omar Aguilera for 40 years of service to the community. The parade starts at noon, Pope Park on Park St. and ends at Bushnell Park followed by 2nd Music Festival del Coqui at Bushnell Park 3PM Live music by PEDRO JESUS, DOBLE FILO, salsero CHARLIE CRUZ, WENDY RIVERA, ESM, DOMENIC, MANNY MONTEZ and more. 6/5 First Thursday Phoenix Art After Hours at the Wadsworth Atheneum presents JIBARO LATIN JAZZ from 5-8PM. 6/5 Thur - AIDS Walk Kick-Off Event 6-8PM & Latin Music Open-Mic Happy Hour 6-9PM both at La Casona Restaurant. 6/7 Sat 21st Spring Music Festival for Children at the Mary M. Hooker School. 11:30 AM VIVA QUETZAL, LOS TROVADORES DE AMERICA, ESTEBAN ARRUFATT & more. 11AM-5PM. 6/8. AIDS Walk Sunday at Bushnell ParkRegister individual, group or family.
Congratulations to El Show de Analeh on your 1st year anniversary. TV Sat 6/14 Salsero JESUS PAGAN Y SU ORQUESTA Ch.18 Univision11AM. 6/19 Thur Bobby T Latin Jazz Project @ Vernon St Social Center 6/20 Fri Goza Latin Jazz @ Amelia's TIERRA MESTIZA'S 2008 Colors of Music Concert Series - Free adm. Sat 6/21 Tierra Mestiza and Jazz singer Bobbie Rogers Sat 6/28 Hartford Steel Symphony - Caribbean Soca & Calypso
GONZALO CORTES CONCERT SERIES - Free adm. 6/27 Latin Spirits with Jessica Heller, Lorena Garay & Gonzalo Cortes.
More Summer live Latin music w/Son de Siempre, Kultura Borikua, Sabor a Timba, Karibe Mambo, Goza Latin Jazz, Alturas Duo, Mikata, Tito Ortiz, Mixtura, Val Ramos, Ray Gonzalez, Daniel Salazar, Latin Heartbeat Orchestra, Duo del Sur, Atacama Ensemble, La 860....Don't forget to forward nominations to Identidad Latina for November "Latinos de Oro" Awards. Viva Hartford! always featuring local musicians. 6PM Sundays Ch.5. See you at the show! 860-989-5355 ________________________________________________________________________
Connecticuts Greatest Salsa Weekend! Including West Coast Swing & Hustle ~ 2 events 1 location. Dont miss this one-this event will exceed capacity. Friday May 30th Salsa Fest - 6pm to 3am Saturday May 31st Salsa Workshops 10am-3pm Salsa Fest - 5pm to 3am We have a great line-up of Performers, over 60 teams from: Colombia, Venezuela, Canada, Puerto Rico, USA. 20 Salsa Workshops on Saturday May 31st 10am-3pm will include: [All Levels] Partner Work On1 & On2, Cha Cha, Ladies Styling, Shines On1 & On2, Tricks & Lifts, Colombian Style Shines, Qban Rueda, Belly Dancing. Check our website for Salsa Workshop schedule and Instructors Bios. Live Salsa Bands: Friday: LATIN HEARTBEAT ORCHESTRA Saturday: KARIBE MAMBO. There will be plenty of social dancing in 2 ballrooms until 3am. Connecticut Salsa Fest includes West Coast Swing & Hustle . West Coast Swing Enthusiasts: Friday May 30th WCS & H Workshops 5pm to 8pm WCS & H 9pm 3am Saturday May 31st WCS & H Workshops 11am-3pm WCS & H 4pm - 3am There will be performances by teams from the tri state area. WCS & H Workshops on Friday WCS I & II Hustle I & II WCS & H. Workshops on Saturday will include: Hustle, WCS, Ballroom. Hotel Rooms are almost gone! Less than 10 Rooms Left. More Info Available On Our Website: www.CTSalsaFest.com Hilton Stamford, First Stamford Place, Stamford, CT 06902 admin@ctsalsafest.com. WCSH@ctsalsafest.com. (203)967-3105 ___________________________________________________________
The Alturas Duo has been recognized as one of the most entertaining ensembles in the chamber music world today. The only group of its kind, the Duo formed with the idea of playing South American and classical music by bringing together the unusual combination of the viola, charango and guitar creating fiery programs that move with ease between Johann Sebastian Bach, South American folk rhythms and new music commissioned by the Duo. The name Alturas (Spanish for Heights) is derived from the poem "Alturas de Macchu Picchu" by the Chilean poet, Pablo Neruda. Alturas Duo members are: Carlos Boltes (Viola & Charango) of Santiago, Chile and Scott Hill (Guitar) of Ontario, Canada. Venezuelan soprano Adriana Balzan “possesses a vibrant, clear soprano voice with a beautiful dark color, great extension and flexibility.” She is an Opera singer in Colombia, Peru, Costa Rica, Honduras, Spain and the US. The voice of Peruvian baritone Jose Sacín “has a velvety nap and nice variety of color” (Washington Post) Sacín has performed as a soloist with the Washington Opera and Baltimore Symphony Orchestra.
by Joyce Bolanos In this week's episode, the VIVA HARTFORD team explores the Rainforest at Mi Casa's 15th Anniversary-Una Noche en El Yunque. The festivities are enlivened by the sound of the Coqui, el Grupo Plena and Ray Gonzalez y Su Orchestra. Joyce in a fab white satin dress, Jose handsome as ever together with Margarita Cortavarria in a rainforest green dress ...... Then as if in a blast from the past....we hear the "voices" of Julia de Burgos and Sylvia Rexach in Cuatro Mujeres y Julia de Burgos. Our own Glaisma Perez-Silva, interprets the poetry of Julia de Burgos the national poet of Puerto Rico, Gloria Pimentel and Graciela Quinones sing the soft romantic and pure melodies of Sylvia Rexach. It was a night to love and remember..Don't miss the sound of the Coqui and the african rhythms of Plena, totally hot Salsa music, the romanticism in Rexach's melodies and the strong passionate poetry of Julia de Burgos. Hear and feel the PASSION! VIVA HARTFORD!
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NEW WORLD TRIO “Precise and Potent (Hartford Courant)” the New World Trio excites audiences throughout the United States and Canada with their fresh and passionate approach to chamber music. Whether they are performing classics from the standard repertoire or exploring the horizons of contemporary music, these three young women breathe life and energy into all their performances. Both audiences and critics alike sing their praises. The New World Trio is committed to reaching out to audiences of all ages. With their warm and informative style they delight the young and the young at heart. The New World Trio is not to be missed. The New World Trio is comprised of members Katalin Viszmeg, (Violin) of Hungary; Pi-Hsun Shih (Piano) of Taiwan, and Melissa M. Morgan (cello) a Connecticut native. New World Trio offers a diverse repetoire of music by American composers such as Schoenfield, Beach and Foot; European composers such as Haydn, Turina, Sheng, Brahms, Schubert and Ravel; and Latin American composers such as Carraso, Farias, Fernandez, Binelli and Piazzolla. Festival concerts held at the Eno Memorial Hall, 754 Hopmeadow Streeet, Simsbury on Tuesdays in May at 7:30 followed by a meet and greet across the street at the Maple Tree Inn.
5/18 VICTOR CONTRERAS Performs for Music at St. James.
Sun, May. 18 2008
Music at St. James on Sunday May 18, 2008 at 4:00 p.m. with organist, VICTOR CONTRERAS. Originally from Santa María Tultepec, México, Mr. Contreras began his musical studies in the School of Fine Arts in Tultepec, Mexico. He subsequently studied piano with the Maestro MANUEL SILVA. He continued his studies on the organ under the direction of Maestro VICTOR URBAN. He concluded his studies on the organ in the National Conservatory in the Region of Saint-Maur-des-Fosses, France with Maestro ERIC LEBRUN and RICHARD SIGEL. As a soloist, Mr. Contreras has offered recitals in different settings in Mexico: the Palace of Fine Arts, the Metropolitan Cathedral of Mexico City, the National Audtiorium, the National Museum of the Municipality of Tepozotlán and in many other cathedrals among which stand out the cathedral of Puebla , Querétaro, Morelia , Durango , Guanajuato y Oaxaca. Since 1999 he has performed as a soloist in Italy , France and Germany . As a scholarship winner in the National Foundation of Culture and the Arts, in the program for studies abroad from 2004-2006, Mr. Contreras has received many honors for his artistry. He is currently the official organist for baroque organ music of the 18th century in the Church of San Francisco in Coacalco, Mexico. St. James Episcopal Church is located at 3 Mountain Road in Farmington , Connecticut 06032. Suggested donation is $15.00. Please call (860) 677-1564 for more information or online at www.stjamesfarmington.org.
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Every Saturday morning at 11am on channel 18 Univision. Hosted by Ana Alfaro . 5/17 Interview with Paquito D'Rivera at the Wadsworth Atheneum,® Mother’s Day Special- Health, Body and Mind & Hospital de Central CT 5/24 ®Sexologia - Instituto del Placer con Dr. Charley Ferrer 5/31 A Closer Look at CT Latino Socio-Economic Life Style 6/7 ® Se Trata de Tu Vida- Informacion sobre enfermedades Metodos Preventivos- Diabetes, cancer de seno y cervical, exames de ojos, etc. Sponsored by Hospital de Central Connecticut 6/14 Resurgiendo los grandes de la Salsa-Jesus Pagan y Conjunto Clasico
5/16 ARTE Invites You To Reception For Opening of Art Exhibit
Fri, May. 16 2008
Spring 2008 Art Exhibit with Live Entertainment, Snacks & Refreshments of Latin Wines. Opening reception on Friday, May 16, 2008 form 5:30 to 8:30PM at 19 Grand Ave. New Haven. Featuring artists Marcos Colon, Adrian Cordero, Carlos Hernandez-Chavez Andres Madariaga, Felipe Molina, Rafael Rivera-Rios and Marcelina Sierra. Call 203-787-2783 for further details.
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5/16 Friday Night Salsa Classes
Fri, May. 16 2008
Rey Burmudez writes: Salsa Classes Tonight! New Class: Fundamentals Beginners I. Don't want to wait until June for classes? Then get in on our Mid-Session Beginners Salsa Class! Now enrolling for our Friday Night Beginners I class. Packages are $120 individual/$230 per pair and includes 10 progressive classes, study guide, and music cd for practice. Every Friday 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Fuller Movement Center 1477 Park St. 2nd Fl Hartford Entrance and Parking around back Join Manny Escobar for our newest program. Hot Tricks, Slick Moves, and Sexy Spins make up this one of a kind program. Come down and be a part of the new "Picante" of Salsa Fundamentals. Fridays, 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm at the Fuller Movement Center, 1477 Park St. 2nd Fl Hartford. $130 per person/$250 for pair of 2 Not to late to join...Register in Person Today!! New Locations: Coming in June 2008 Salsa Fundamentals Cromwell and New Britain! email: rey@trysalsa.com . phone:860-212-0350 web: http://www.trysalsa.com
by Joyce Bolanos. Spring is here! And the VIVA HARTFORD team begins the season cooking to the Max with their brand new segment "Cocinando Al Maximo con Jose y Margarita". It's funny, it's hilarious and it is absolutely delicious! Tell us what you think and do send us your favorite recipes. Want to be on our show? Go to www.vivahartford.tv and send an e-mail with your info. So we continue enjoying Spring by visiting Bushnell Park and coming across a very interesting statue that is so different than the others..... none other than Confucius! Yes direct from China and now in front of the Bushnell. Watch this week's episode to unravel the mystery and story on How Confucius got to Hartford! The VAL RAMOS FLAMENCO ENSEMBLE provides the show with music made right here in Greater Hartford! plus the fine Latin jazz of ESTEBAN ARRUFATT. Don't miss this funny and mysterious episode of VIVA HARTFORD!
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‘This magical evening of Tango music brings together passionate guitar playing with the sultry sounds of the bandoneon and sensual dance moves. Truly not to be missed! ‘ Hartford, Connecticut....... Cem Duruöz performs for the Connecticut Guitar Society on Saturday, May 10, 2008 at 8:00 PM, Saint Joseph College West Hartford , CT. A multi-faceted musician, Cem Duruöz will collaborate with bandoneón master Raul Jaurena Advanced ticket reservations are highly recommended. Tickets are $18-$20. Tickets may be purchased online at: www.ctguitar.org or The Guitar Society office (860) 249-7041. Turkish guitar virtuoso Cem Duruöz and Raul Juarena, master of the Bandoneon, an accordion-like instrument with a sultry tone that is considered an essential party of Tango will be joined by professional dancers Carolina Jaurena and Daniel Raphael, in a fascinating program featuring the music of Piazzola, Troilo, Rodriguez and others. “His excellent stage presence complements his virtuosic technique and musical, elegant artistry.” said Grammy winner guitarist Sharon Isbin–one of the many accolades that guitarist Cem Duruöz has received from performers and critics alike. Mr. Duruöz has performed in four continents in countries such as Argentina , Brazil , Peru , Bolivia , Japan , France , Greece , Bosnia , Spain , Serbia , Kosovo , Poland , Mexico , throughout Turkey and the USA . His recent concert appearances include his Concierto de Aranjuez performances with the Turkish National Symphony Orchestra, a French Baroque Concert at the prestigious Istanbul Festival, recitals at the Baščaršijske Noći Festival in Bosnia-Herzegovina, Gliwice Guitar Festival in Poland and Amigos de la Guitarra in Spain as well as the World Premiere performance of the Jazz Concerto by Robert Strizich. His 2007-2008 season includes a return performance at the Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall in a program titled Guitar in Turkey, recitals at the Boston Classical Guitar Society Series and the Round Top Guitar Festival, concerts and master-classes at Semana International de Guitarra in Spain and Buenos Aires National Conservatory in Argentina as well as the world premiere of Anatolia Guitar Concerto featuring Turkish melodies and rhythms written for him by American composer David Hahn, with the Round Top Festival Orchestra. A multi-faceted musician, Cem Duruöz has collaborated with bandoneón master Raul Jaurena, gambist John Dornenburg, conductor Michel Tabachnik and soprano Camille Zamora. A frequent soloist, he has appeared with more than ten orchestras regularly performing Rodrigo’s Concierto de Aranjuez among others. Mr. Duruöz has released three CDs to international critical acclaim: “Pièces de Viole”, featuring his arrangements of Marais’ French baroque gamba music, and “Contemporary Music for Guitar” both released by Centaur Records. His most recent solo CD, “Desde el Alma - Tango Classics” was released last year under ADA-Müzik label and called “A masterpiece” by Argentine critics. The CD features a variety of tango styles such as the milonga and vals as well as some of the most famous tangos transcribed by him using the interpretations of the legendary Argentine Tango orchestras of the 20th century. Web site: www.duruoz.com. ________________________________________________________________________
Hosted by Ana Alfaro, El Show de Analeh can be seen every Saturday morning at 11a.m. on Channel 18, Univision. The theme music was written and performed by Esteban Arrufatt of Esteban Latin Jazz. Check it out and we'll keep you posted with the latest schedule.....
April 19 ® La Prision. La Otra Ciudad April 26 Generaciones de Negocios –Gitano FoodWarehouse and SAMA May 3 Minorities in Construction – Minority Construction Council May 10 Mother's Day Special- Health, Body and Mind - Hospital de Central CT
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The Val Ramos Flamenco Ensemble is one of the premier Flamenco fusion groups in the United States. Established in 1994, the group features the unique talents of Val Ramos (lead Flamenco guitarist), Jose R. Ramos (Flamenco guitarist), Kris Jensen (flutist), Carlos Hernandez Chavez (bassist), Jose Berrios (percussionist), and Matt Moadel (Cajon player/percussionist). Hailed as "the best of classical Flamenco brought to modern standards" (Rootsworld.com), "a hidden treasure of the Flamenco world in the Americas...superb musicianship.." (Flamenco Connection), and "simply brilliant" (FlamencoBuzz.com ) this outstanding musical group represents the best of contemporary Flamenco music, song, and dance. The show to be held at the East Hartford Cultural Center, 50 Chapman Place, East Hartford, CT 06108. Call 860-528-1458 or website www.ehccc.com for tickets: Advance $12 and $16 at the door. ________________________________________________________________________
The Simsbury Chamber Music Festival (founded by Alturas Duo members Carlos Boltes and Scott Hill) celebrates its sixth season by introducing Russell Podgorsek as our 2008 Composer in Residence. Russell Podgorsek, violist and composer, is a graduate of the Hartt School of Music (CT) and the University of Dayton (OH) He was recently commissioned by the Salisbury Symphony Orchestra (MD) and Sudbury Youth Orchestra (ON). Russell is also a founding member of the Miklos Quartet. Concerts are held on Tuesday Evenings in May 7:30 pm Simsbury’s Eno Hall 754 Hopmeadow St. All Concerts Followed by a Meet & Greet at the Maple Tree Cafe For Ticket Info Call: (860) 658-0866 Tuesday, May 6th at 7:30 pm Les Inègales was founded in 1995 by Chilean Musicians Rodrigo Tarraza (Flute) and Christine Gevert (Harpsichord). Most recently, Les Inègales added a new member – Lisa Rautenberg (Baroque Violin). Les Inègales specializes in French Baroque Music from the 18th century. The ensemble has also grown to include a repertoire of masterpieces from other European countries, as well as contemporary music. Les Inègales recorded "Ordinaire de la chambre du roi" for Carpe Diem Records in 1998 and “A la Bach” in 2004. The group has performed and recorded throughout Europe and South America. Christine Gevert (Harpsichord), founding member of Les Inegales, is currently the choir director and organist at Trinity Episcopal Church in Lime Rock, NY. She is also the artistic director of “Crescendo” Classical Music Festival in the Berkshires. Lisa Rautenberg (Baroque Violin) is the Associate Concertmaster of the Hartford Symphony. Lisa can be heard on over 100 recordings on labels such as Champignon International, SONY Classical, Virgin Classics, Newport Classics, and MCA. Rodrigo "Chili" Tarraza (flute) trained and performed in flute before moving to sax, electronic wind, bosonova, jazz improv, and avant-garde music. Rodrigo has taught at the San Francisco Conservatory, the New England Conservatory, and several universities in South America.
Classes on Tuesdays and Saturdays for beginners and experienced dancers start on Tuesday April 1, 2008 and on Saturday April 5, 2008. Kana Kubota from NYC leads both month long series. For more information call Brian O'Hazo of Tango Intention 860-523-4688 and click on headline. _________________________________________________________________________
4/26 Hope for Honduras, Jeff Braun Children's Hope Foundation Benefit
Sat, Apr. 26 2008
Jeff Braun was killed in Iraq in 2003 while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. Saturday April 26, 2008, family and friends will continue to honor Jeff's dream of giving back to his native Honduras. Adopted son of William and Meredith Braun, Jeff's Hope for Honduras will hold a benefit auction and dinner at 6PM at the Golden Gavel Plaza on Rte. 140 in East Windsor, CT. Donation is $15 per person and admission is free for children under 10. For more information call 860-623-2100. From I-91 take exit 45, head east a mile and find on the left.
4/25 Oscar Nominee Playwright Jose Rivera Presented by Arte
Fri, Apr. 25 2008
Arte Inc. & The Yale Repertory Theatre, invite you to the World Premiere Performance of BOLEROS FOR THE DISENCHANTED By Jose Rivera Friday, April 25, 2008 / 8:00PM Jose Rivera is the first Puerto Rican playwright nominated for an Oscar for The Motorcycle Diaries. Dessert reception following the performance. All proceeds benefit Arte's Scholarship fund. Contact Arte at 203-469-4536 for tickets. $40 / Person _______________________________________________________________________
2PM Sunday HEART AND TANGO
Sun, Apr. 20 2008
The East Hartford Fine Arts Commission and Circle of Life Arts for All, Inc. present MUSIC AROUND THE WORLD Featuring HEART AND TANGO Sunday, April 20 at 2:00 p.m. Circle of Life: Arts for All, Inc. East Hartford Community Culture Center 50 Chapman Place East Hartford, CT 06108 The members of the orchestra are: Sarah Barker, violin, has performed with orchestras throughout the South and the Northeast, and appeared as a soloist with the Holberg Chamber Orchestra. She currently performs and teaches in the Hartford area. Maria Bessonova, piano, was born in Moscow, Russia. She has appeared in festivals and concerts throughout Russia, the US, Italy, Spain and Canary Islands. Markus Centola, accordion, has performed throughout the United States and Italy. Mr. Centola is currently an active performer and instructor of accordion, piano, and violin in the Hartford area. Gustavo Fernandez, guitar, studied classical guitar in Argentina and the US. He is an active member of the Connecticut tango scene as a dance and music instructor and performer. Jonathan Crane, double bass, is a composer and an active performer. He currently performs experimental improvisation works, traditional jazz, and most recently tango. Jessica Meyer, violin, has performed solo and chamber music throughout the United States, Central, and South America. Currently an active performer and teacher in the Hartford area, she performs with the Springfield, Hartford and New Haven Symphony Orchestras. The event will be organized as follows: 2:00 PM: Tango Concert and Dance Showcase (Free and Open to the public) 3:15 - 4:00 PM: Milonga with live music by Heart and Tango 4:30 - 6:00 PM: Workshop on Tango Dance technique and musicality by Gustavo Fernandez 6:00 - 8:00 PM: Milonga (social dance) Prices: The milonga, including supper, desserts and beverages - $15. Workshop - $35. The entire package of a workshop, supper and the milonga - $45. An additional discount of $2 is available to Let*s Go! members. For more information please contact Reggie Barall at (860) 291-8747 or email circlelifearts@hotmail.com.
World of Words Featuring Peru at New Britain Public Library
Sat, Apr. 19 2008
WORLD OF WORDS FEATURING PERU
The New Britain Public Library invites you to their World of Words Events Featuring Peru. They are located at 20 High Street in New Britain, Connecticut. Their telephone number for more information is 860-224-3155x125
Negrura Peruana, Saturday April 19th, 1.00pm
The music and dance of Peru's African and Criollo population will be represented by "Negrura Peruana". The event will be held in the New Britain Public Library, Community Room starting at 1:00pm
Telling Passages, Tuesday April 22nd, 7:00pm
Pablo Perleche and Luis Valdiviezo will read and talk about the literature of Peru including authors Cesar Vallejo, Cecilia Bustamante, and Mario Vargas Llosa. The event will be held in the New Britain Public Library, Community Room starting at 7:00pm
Peruvian Plaza, Saturday April 26th, 1:00pm
A celebration of Peruvian cuisine and culture. Sample Peruvian food and enjoy Peruvian music performed by Fantasia Group. A variety of Peruvian dances will be demonstrated by Danzas Peruanas. Juan and Maria Jacinto Will perform Peruvian Dances from the Coast and the Andes. Also Dante Perleche will play Peruvian folksongs on the piano. This event will be held in the New Britain Public Library starting at 1:00pm
For more information. Please contact The New Britain Public Library.
An Evening With Ottmar LiebertSolo Guitar and Conversation
Dazzling Nuevo Flamenco! Thursday, April 17, 2008 8:00 PM Wallace Stevens Theater, The Hartford
For tickets: Click on headline for the Society page or call office at 860 249 7041 Admission: $30 ($25 members) "...brassy, fanciful, cool..." — AMG Review __________________________________________________________________________
Hartford Jazz Society Receives $20,000 Grant for Monday Night Jazz at Bushnell Park
Wed, Apr. 16 2008
The Connecticut Commission on Culture and Tourism has awarded The Hartford jazz Society (HJS) a $20,000 grant to produce 2008 Monday Night Jazz at Bushnell Park. The Jazz Society is taking over production of the series after its original producer, Paul Brown (“PB”), who successfully ran the jazz series for 40 years, announced he was moving on to other ventures.
The grant from the Commission on Culture and Tourism will help fund four Monday nights of innovative, cutting-edge jazz featuring new and emerging artists. In collaboration with HJS the downtown restaurant, Black-eyed Sally’s, will host a jam session immediately following each concert featuring the concert performers. This new element will be a continuation of the Hartford Jazz Society’s Monday Night Jam which Black-eyed Sally’s has hosted every week since February of this year.
Daniel Feingold, president of the Hartford Jazz Society said, “Monday Night Jazz at Bushnell Park is a favorite of thousands of people who come not only for the music but also to enjoy a summer evening under the stars in the heart of the city. We are very excited about this grant and what it will mean for Hartford.”
The Hartford Jazz Society is the oldest, continuously operating jazz society in the United States. Formed in 1960, it is celebrating 48 years of bringing the best of the world’s jazz musicians and composers to Hartford. The all-volunteer organization produces the successful Jazz at the Atheneum series at the Wadsworth Atheneum’s Aetna Theater, collaborates with area schools to present master classes for local students by the series’ featured artists, and runs a nationally famous Jazz Cruise on the Connecticut River every September.
Please visit www.hartfordjazzsociety.com for further information. ________________________________________________________________________
WAYRA PUKO Spring Show Sold Out
Sat, Apr. 12 2008
On Friday April 4, 2008 members of the newly formed Andean fusion band, WAYRA PUKO, let loose their Chilean heritage with humor, music and culture. The sold out dinner crowd of old and new friends, witnessed a flawless mixture of seasoned musicians performing originals and favorites alike. Look for more of Roberto Clavijo, Gonzalo Cortes, Eugenio “Chico” Huanca and Estanislao “Tany” Cruz to play traditional South American sounds on many of their home made instruments. Later in the evening, the Hamden hosts, also Chilean musicians of the Latin rock persuasion, joined WAYRA PUKO for a full Chileno charla. Flamenco guitarist, Val Ramos and bassist, Lucho Jara of Danbury also sat in.
A Hartford show is in the making and Latin Music Tonight will keep you posted. Congratulations to WAYRA PUKO for their entertaining ways and very successful start. __________________________________________________________________________
4/12 IN FOND MEMORY OF ISRAEL "CACHAO" LOPEZ
Sat, Apr. 12 2008
Israel "Cachao" Lopez, Cuban bassist and composer, known for his enormous contribution to Latin music, particularly the "mambo" rhythm, being that he turned the "diablo," or mambo rhythm section, which Arsenio Rodriguez inserted into the "danzon," into a full-legnth track, as featured in "Descarga" with Cachao and Machito.
In the early 1960's, according to the documentary-film "La Epoca," expected in theaters in September 2008, Cachao was one of two of the most in-demand bassists in New York City - the other being Alfonso "El Panameno" Joseph, who was the bassist of legendary Cuban tres player Arsenio Rodriguez for 8 years until Arsenio's death in December 1970. Joseph and Lopez substituted for each other over a span of 5 years, performing at New York City clubs and venues such as the Palladium Ballroom, The Roseland, The Birdland, HavanaSan Juan, and HavanaMadrid.
Mentioned in the film, La Epoca, while Cachao was performing with Machito's orchestra in New York, Alfonso was recording and performing with Cuban conga player Candido Camero. When Alfonso left Candido's band to work with Charlie Rodriguez and Johnny Pacheco, it was Cachao who took his place in Candido's band.
Cachao was recently scheduled to be interviewed by Executive Producer Josue Joseph of the film in New Haven, CT where Cachao and Palladium-era dancer Cuban Pete were scheduled to perform at Yale University. The film is about the evolution of Latin music and dance during the Palladium-era to present day, and Cachao was scheduled to discuss his contribution of the mambo rhythm, which he derived from Arsenio Rodriguez, documented in the film.
Cachao died early Saturday morning, March 22, in a Florida hospital of kidney failure.
Both Josue Joseph and I are personally affected by the death of Cachao, not only because of his kindness towards us, but also because we lost the opportunity to sit with him next month so that he could share with all of "La Epoca" fans the true story behind the invention of the "mambo" rhythm. As of just about a week ago, Cachao shared his interest in sharing his legacy in "La Epoca." In fond memory of Israel "Cachao" Lopez. We have updated www.laepocafilm.com to honor his passing.
On April 12, at the Thayer Hotel in West Point in NY, Executive Producer Josue Joseph - together with his father - Palladium-era legendary bassist Alfonso "El Panameno" Joseph as well as Palladium-era dancer Cuban Pete will be honoring Cachao, in a special tribute to his legacy. Please, come and witness the special moment, as Cachao was a special person to the Joseph family.
Lynne Anne Merrill, Project Manager,"La Epoca" Television Production. ________________________________________________________________________
4/6 Pablo Medina Talk on Mexican Poet/Essayist Octavio Paz
Sun, Apr. 6 2008
The last Poetry Central/Branching Out offering: Sunday April 6, 2008 4:00 p.m. Central Library, third floor Program Room Pablo Medina will speak on Octavio Paz – Octavio Paz, winner of the Nobel Prize in 1990, was arguably the most influential Mexican poet and essayist of the 20th century. A man of encyclopedic knowledge and vast intellectual range, he was able to bring together in his poetry four great streams of modernity: the European, the Eastern, the Mexican, and the North American. In this talk, “The Cosmic Poetry of Octavio Paz,“ Pablo Medina explores how these four influences made their way into Paz's work and life as threads of a vivid tapestry, an embodiment, if you will, of what Mexican historian Jose Vasconcelos called "the cosmic race." I so hope most of you can make it and bring friends and family – we will have books for sales and refreshments after. For more information contact Elizabeth Davis, Reader's Advocate Hartford Public Library, 500 Main Street Hartford, CT 06103 edavis@hplct.org 860-695-6300 (Library main number) __________________________________________________________________________
by Joyce Bolanos (Viva Hartford Sundays 6PM Ch. 5 Hartford Public Access)
We celebrate Jose's Birthday at Janier's house, singing Happy Birthday in 4 different languages, Polish, Russian, English and Spanish. Our beautiful friends from the Eastern Bloc were there Iya, Agnes, Ashley and Simone. We dance to Japanese salsa throughout the night (yes, Japan is totally into salsa). Jose tells us about his deepest and darkest secrets, some of our guests wanted to reveal their secret's too. Joyce has a special surprise for Jose and it is not a "Jack in the Box" but... Miss Ella the FIRE DANCER! Iya the exotic artist from the Ukraine surprises Jose with one of her framed nudes. Then the VIVA HARTFORD team goes and celebrates Black History month at McKinney Shelter in Hartford with the inspiring performance of the Great Wind Sounds of Trumpets. Homelessness can happen to anyone for many reasons, let's not judge others for their misfortune but step up in the time of need. Fire Dancers, nude paintings, Japanese salsa and the inspiring message of goodwill towards our fellow men can all be found right here in VIVA HARTFORD! VIVA TO OUR SPONSORS LatinMusicTonight.com "El Show de Margarita Cortavarria La Nueva Mega 910 AM, Identidad Latina "El Periodico Con Estilo Propio" 860-231-9891 www.identidadlatina.com, www.CTSalsa.com "CT's Premier Source of Latin Entertainment" La Guia Hispana " La Que Si Trabaja" www.laguiaonline.com, Influential Designs 860- 985-7877.
The Hartford Jazz Society presents Jazz at the Atheneum Series at The Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art, Aetna Theater located at 600 Main Street in Hartford, CT on Saturday, April 5, 2008 at 8:00 PM. Paquito D'Rivera, master clarinet & sax musician performs with Oscar Stagnaro on bass, Diego Urcola-trumpet/trombone, Mark Walker-drums/percussion and Alex Brown on the piano. Paquito D'Rivera, Cuban-born composer and musician, has received 9 Grammy Awards; the National Medal for the Arts; the National Endowment for the Arts Jazz Master award; a Fellowship in Music Composition by the Guggenheim Foundation; and a Living Jazz Legend Award at the Kennedy Center for lifetime contributions to the art form. The National Hispanic Academy of Media Arts and Sciences paid tribute to Paquito for his "outstanding body of work." With over 30 albums in jazz and Latin music, he is the first artist to win Latin Grammys in both Classical and Latin Jazz categories. For more information please call the HJS office 860-242-6688 (Mon-Fri, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.) or click on headline.
4/2 Center for Caribbean & Latin American Studies Presents
Wed, Apr. 2 2008
Latin America in the Context of the Americas: Changes and Challenges Sergio Ramírez, Nicaraguan writer and former Vice-President of Nicaragua Wednesday, April 2 at 5:15 pm Vance Academic Center, Room 105
Contact: Antonio Garcia-Lozadagarciaa@ccsu.edu or Carmen Lopez-Perry 860-832-0056
Sunday 3/30 Hartt Percussion Trio and Violinist SAM MARTIN
Sun, Mar. 30 2008
CCC Music Series Presents Hartt Percussion Trio
and Sam Martin, violin in percussion concert
CCC Music Series presents an afternoon concert at Columbia Congregational Church by The Hartt Graduate Percussion Trio joined by a guest violinist, Sam Martin. The percussionists are Tim Broscious, Bill Solomon, and Sayun Chang. The performance will include mixed pieces from classical compositions to african drumming on marimba and other types of percussion instruments.
Free-will donation event....Reception to follow.
Columbia Congregational Church, 325 Route 87 Columbia, CT,
by JOYCE BOLANOS Kiss Me I am Irish! VIVA HARTFORD is Irish for a Day in downtown Hartford...we see bagpipers (yes! men in skirts), Irish jigs and stepdancing. Florence McNutt, of Irish-Chilean descent, tells us about her family's Irish migration to the Americas. Gonzalo "O'Cortes", Jason " O'Chavarria" and Ruben "O'Baby" Moya tell us how every St. Patrick's Day they like to be Irish for a day! VIVA HARTFORD! always on the move, once again gets an invite to the night of the stars....CARC's Red Carpet Oscar Night at the Emperor. Drag Queens, men in tuxes, women in flowing gowns celebrate the Oscar's for a great cause...Connecticut AIDS Resource Coalition. Because until there is a cure for AIDS we must continue to advocate for services, education and awareness. So get with it! Support CARC! Want to be Irish for a Day? Don't miss the St. Patrick's Day Parade show on Sunday, relive the experience watching another exciting episode of VIVA HARTFORD!
Watch VIVA HARTFORD! every Sunday 6PM on Channel 5 Hartford Public Access. Viva! to our sponsors: Latin Music Tonight.com , El Show de Margarita/Mega 910AM, CT Salsa.com, Identidad Latina, La Guia Hispana and Influential Design. __________________________________________________________________________
RIP Papa Mambo, ISRAEL LOPEZ - Cachao!
Sat, Mar. 22 2008
From: mafimba@optonline.net RIP - Israel "Cachao" López - La Habana, Cuba 1918 - Miami, USA March 22, 2008. I'm sad to announce to those who don't already know that el maestro de maestros, Cachao, has passed. There is a wonderful new documentary about him produced by San Francisco State University in which I have the honor of participating. The film, Cachao: Uno Mas, will make its world premiere at the San Francisco International Film Festival on Monday, April 28th. El maestro was planning to be in attendance and kindly agreed to perform as a guest with my Quintet at the new Yoshi's in SF after the film and the next night (Tues, 4/29) as well. With his usual unusual humility, he told me on the phone how happy and grateful he was to be able to play with us - "imagínate!" It is all of us who enjoy any aspect of popular Cuban music who owe him the most immense debt of gratitude. Since the mid-80s when I had a weekly radio program on KPOO and dedicated a couple of shows to him and subsequently met him on the phone to arrange sending him airchecks, he treated me like family. I'll always cherish his friendship. I'll also always thank him for agreeing to come to SF and participate in a concert I produced in 1989 (and again in 1990) for the San Francisco Jazz Festival called La Evolucion de la Musica Afrocubana along with Armando Peraza, Walfredo De Los Reyes, Chocolate Armenteros, Santana, and my groups, The Machete Ensemble and the Coro Folklorico Kindembo. We sold out Davies Symphony Hall (3000 seats) and had an unforgettable time playing descargas, danzones and Afro Cuban folklore. It was at that concert where Andy Garcia met Cachao for the first time and subsequently formed his wonderful relationship with el maestro resulting in the rebirth of Cachao's career through several beautiful CDs and the great documentary, Como Su Ritmo No Hay Dos, produced by Andy. I wrote the following last month for the press material for the upcoming film not realizing it would be an obituary. Yoshi's has agreed to continue with the concerts in April as tributes to el maestro. In the formidable legacy of Cuban music, no one is more important than quintessential bassist, Israel ‘Cachao’ López. Born in 1918 into a family of highly respected, classically trained musicians and maestros, he became their most celebrated progeny. Raised in Havana in the same house where legendary patriot, poet and revolutionary Jose Martí was born, Cachao would revolutionize the heart of Cuban music. Few, if any, 20th century musicians or composers have had the impact in their respective fields as Cachao. He is widely known as a pioneer in the concept of the exciting descarga Cubana (Cuban jam session) that brought a high level of spontaneous improvisation into a 150-year-old tradition of Cuban dance music, and directed much attention to the rhythm section of bass, tumbadoras (conga drums), timbales, bongos, and guiro (gourd scraper). But his innovations in the Cuban dance music known as danzón, particularly within the charanga format (strings, flute, acoustic piano, contrabass, and percussion) are what he considers most important and where his largest contributions can be felt. By the later half of the 1930s before his 20th birthday, he and his older brother Orestes were playing and composing for La Orquesta Maravilla de Fernando Collazo, one of the most popular and professional charanga orchestras in Havana. Towards the end of the decade, the orchestra continued under the directorship of flautist, Antonio Arcaño, becoming one of the most influential charangas of all time. While playing bass in this orchestra (and simultaneously holding down the principal bass chair in the Havana Symphony), Cachao and Orestes developed the danzón de nuevo ritmo, precursor of the world-renowned mambo that was to become an international phenomenon almost a decade later. Today those innovations are as relevant as ever, providing much of the basis for contemporary Latin Jazz and Salsa.sThe role of the bass in Cuban music is paramount. The best bassists in this genre must have impeccable timing, intonation, and harmonic/melodic sense. Cachao's position at the top of the hierarchy was honed from incessant classical conservatory training and experience in the theater, opera, and 30 years in the Havana Symphony under the direction of all the legendary conductors of the day from Europe and the New World. He accompanied Caruso, Tebaldi and Gardel among hosts of others. Add to this his love of the popular Afro-Cuban forms such as son and rumba that he also played extensively from the beginning, and you begin to see why he is the standard bearer. Throughout history, there have been great composers, ingenious arrangers, virtuoso instrumentalists, highly respected classical players, and beloved interpreters of popular music forms. But you'll have a difficult time coming up with another name besides that of Israel ‘Cachao’ López that can rightfully claim all these accolades.He is recognized and loved throughout the world. I had the honor of touring with him as his bongo player in the early-mid nineties and I'll never forget the hair-raising, extended standing ovation he received each time he walked on stage—before he ever played a single note—in Paris, Barcelona, Madrid, The Hague, and other European cities. Underlying his consummate professorial demeanor, he is a sage and poker-faced philosopher in the tradition of the African griot. He emphasizes that musicians must study and aspire towards real professionalism, which he sums up like this, "If I have appendicitis, don't look at my tonsils!" This film is a glimpse into maestro Cachao's music, world and legacy, revealing the warmth, humor and humility that have been his trademark for nine decades. He owned the 20th century and amazingly, he hit the 21st running, releasing several CDs and touring in Europe, South America, and the US since the turn of this century. He will undoubtedly go down in history as one of the greatest artists of all time. Long live Papa Mambo—Israel López—CACHAO! —John Santos, Historian/Percussionist
3/20 at Latin Music Open-Mic
Thu, Mar. 20 2008
Congratulations-Freddie Ayala won Lunch for Two at La Casona. Thank you host Carlos Hernandez Chavez of TIERRA MESTIZA, guest host Jay Borges of KULTURA BORIKUA, percussionists Bobby Tee of BOBBY TEE LATIN JAZZ PROJECT, RICHARD AGUAYO, Val Ramos of VAL RAMOS FLAMENCO ENSEMBLE, Gonzalo Cortes of HAVE FLUTE WILL TRAVEL, singers GLORIA PIMENTEL, Joel Sanchez of TRIO LOS BOHEMIOS & Magda Rodriguez. What is your name? Very pretty, talented guitarist & singer, that performed for the second time at open-mic. Please call 860-989-5355 or celebrate with us on Thurs. for our First Year Anniversary!
Myrella Lara won Lunch-For-Two at La Casona Restaurant. Dave Giardina of Goza Latin & Brazilian Jazz and Carlos Hernandez Chavez of Tierra Mestiza hosted the evening. Thank you to the musicians, percussionists RICHARD AGUAYO who invited the great JOSE "KAKO" PEREZ, ESTEBAN PEREZ, Ruben Moya, Ellen Iovina & Larry Ruhl of SOUR GRAPES-Tribal Tap Music, cuatro player ALFREDO CARDONA, super singers ELIZABETH PARADA, GLORIA PIMENTEL & Alfonso Miguel-Romero. Kathy Torres and Alfredo Cardona were reggaeton real. Happy Birthday to the celebrating Tre Meade! Photos to prove it!
Rafael Alberti and the Poets of 1927 - Poetry talk in Spanish at Saint Joseph College's Art Gallery to close the exhibit on Robert Motherwell's Prints “A la pintura”. Speaker Diana P. Valencia, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Spanish at SJC's Foreign Languages Department. Reception following presentation. This event is free and open to public. Sunday, March 16 at 3:00 p.m., Saint Joseph College's Art Gallery, Bruyette Athenaeum. 1678 Asylum Avenue, West Hartford, CT 06117. Further information click on headline or call (860) 231-5595
This concert has been rescheduled from March 13th due to scheduling conflict. Part of the "IN THE MOOD CONCERT SERIES" ~ Slam Allen has been entertaining with his unique blend of soul and blues for over twenty years. Playing the famous Chitlin' Circuit as well as performing around the world, Allen's music and enthusiasm has been shared with thousands of people. For the past five years he has played an important role in the legendary James Cotton Band. "It's one of the highlights and privileges of my life to play with Cotton" says Allen. Music is in Allen's blood. "When I play," says Allen, "people who may have never heard of me leave the show with a feeling like we're old friends or family." From B.B. King to Otis Redding, Slam has a way of making you feel the Soul of the Music. Sometimes you cannot tell if he is doing one of his originals or an old blues or soul cover ‘cause he makes all the music his own. Slam Allen Blues on Thursday, June 12, 2008 Advance Tix: $12.00/ At the Door: $16.00. Doors Open: 6:00PM. Showtime: 7:00PM. Purchase all series shows and add the discount code "In The Mood" for a $2.00 per ticket savings on the website by clicking on the headline above.
See you 3/13 at Latin Music Open-Mic
Thu, Mar. 13 2008
Thursday March 6 at Latin Music Open-Mic - Congratulations to the guy that never wins anything. Winner of Lunch for Two at La Casona Restaurant, Daniel O. Merida, soon celebrating the 40th anniversary of Sheldon Oak Central Inc.. Can't wait to hear what Latin band they select to perform! Thanks to hosts Dave Giardina of GOZA Latin & Brazilian Jazz, Fabio Mateus of SON DE SIEMPRE, musicians Bobby Tee of BOBBY TEE LATIN JAZZ, Joel Sanchez of TRIO LOS BOHEMIOS, RICHARD AGUAYO percussionist, JOSE PEREZ keyboard and singer Alfonso Miguel-Romero.
VIVA TO OUR SPONSORS!!!! Latin MusicTonight, "El Show de Margarita Cortavarria La Nueva Mega 910 AM Jugo Natural Goji, Identidad Latina "El Periodico Con Estilo Propio" 860-231-9891 www.identidadlatina.com, www.CTSalsa.com "CT's Premier Source of Latin Entertainment", La Guia Hispana " La Que Si Trabaja" www.laguiaonline.com, Influential Designs 860- 985-7877,
VIVA HARFORD! As always breaking frontiers......teams up with Margarita Cortavarria to co-star in the new segment "Cocinando Al Maximo" con Jose y Margarita. Yes, Jose can give Rachel Ray a few pointers! Maybe we will even invite her so Jose can show her how to cook his famous "Arroz Con Gandules" (rice with chickpeas). MOOOOOmooooo! This weeks' recipe is Beefsteak a lo Ranchero, and our guest cooks are Adriana and Hernan Venegas distributors of Royal Prestige an awesome line of cookware that even made Joyce seem like a chef! Yes, cooking made easy, fast, healthy and delicious! Don't miss this new segment where you will lick your fingers: Cocinando Al Maximo (Cooking to the MAX!) Because life is too short for you not to live to your full potential! LIVE LIFE TO THE MAX with VIVA HARTFORD!
The Hamden Arts Commission will conclude its 2007-2008 season of "Sensational Sunday Performances" on March 9, at 2 pm, with "A Celebration of Caribbean Music and Dance." This high-energy finale will combine the Latin band, KARIBE MAMBO, with a dance-along with the region’s favorite Salsa instructor, Freddy Ramirez. Karibe Mambo, a nine-piece performing orchestra, specializes in Caribbean music, including Salsa, Cha-cha-chah, and Meringue. The band’s collaboration with Ramirez, who returns to Hamden by popular demand, is guaranteed to make attendees clap their hands, tap their feet, and move to the music.
The event will be held in the handicapped-accessible Thornton Wilder Hall, Miller Cultural Complex, 2901 Dixwell Avenue, Hamden. Admission is $7 general admission/ $5 for senior citizens, students and children 12 and under. Tickets are sold at the door only. For information, please call the Arts Commission at 203-287-2546. _________________________________________________________________________
LOS TROVADORES DE AMERICA can be seen every Friday from 5PM to 8PM at the Mohegan Sun Casiono's newest restaurant, SolToro Tequila Grill. Mariachis while you wine and dine. They take requests.
Jonathan Chatfield Through March at Foxwoods
Thu, Mar. 6 2008
Method to March's madness, Jonathan Chatfield performs at Foxwoods Grand Pequot Tower Lounge Friday and Saturday evenings from 5PM to 9PM and on Sundays from noon to 4PM.
You may have heard Jonathan's Jazz show at Szchuan Tokyo or La Casona Restaurant where he is owner Amparo Caro's, favorite. We're now waiting to hear who's sitting in. ________________________________________________________________________
TO ALL OUR VIEWERS, FRIENDS:WONDERFUL RESIDENTS OF THE CITY OFHARTFORD It is with great joy and honor that VIVA HARTFORD! has been selected as one of the recipients of the 2008 Governor’s Distinguished Advocate Award by the Connecticut Commission on Culture & Tourism.
Distinguished Advocates Awards recognize the exemplary contributions of volunteers in the arts, film, historic preservation or tourism in Connecticut. The awards honor individuals who have made a significant impact on culture and tourism in communities across the state.
This could not have been possible if it were not for the beautiful and wonderful Residents of the City of Hartford, it’s culturally diverse communities that welcomed VIVA HARTFORD with open arms.
OPA! To the Greek Community of St. George’s Orthodox Cathedral, Calypso Rhythms of thanks to the West Indian Community of the Northend of Hartford, thanks to the 50 countries and ethnic groups that make up the Asian Community in Connecticut, Samba thanks to the Brazilian Community, “Erin go Braugh” (Ireland Forever) thanks to the Irish Community and Muchas Gracias de Corazon to the many Latino organizations that invited us to their events. And we must not forget our great homegrown Connecticut local talent of artists and musicians that make our city vibrant. All this on top of our rich history, architecture and historical monuments make the City of Hartford a Rising Star! "
There should be no barriers between us but bridges to discover"
St. James Church Sunday Afternoons Music Series
Sat, Mar. 1 2008
Music at St. James 3 Mountain Rd . Farmington, CT . 06032 . 860.677.1564
All concerts are held on Sunday afternoons at 4:00 and are followed by a light reception
UPCOMING CONCERTS
March 2, 2008
April 20, 2008
Alan Kay, Clarinet with Rodrigo Queiroz, Piano
CLASSICAL GUITAR Richard Provost
May 18, 2008
ORGANISTVictor Contreras
September 21, 2008
Luiz de Moura Castro Piano, with Andrew Smith, Violin
October 19, 2008
November 16, 2008
ONE PIANO, 4 HANDS Fabio Witkowski & Gisele Nacif Witkowski
It's time for high school seniors to submit their college applications and apply for scholarships. The deadline for the Alliance Scholarship is 2/29/2008.
The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. awards the Alliance For Academic Achievement Scholarship to Hartford students/residents who apply and get accepted to University of Connecticut, Trinity College and Howard University.Our scholarship can be found on page 12 of the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving Scholarship Directory or online at http://206.128.27.141/html/scholarships/scholarships.asp.
If the high school senior is not eligible for our Alliance scholarship, I encourage you to look at the directory and research other scholarships. If anyone has any questions, please do not hesitate to contactRuth E. Torres, STAG & Alliance Programs, Tel (860) 547-3951 Email:ruth.torres@thehartford.com
“Your Alternative” That is how our listeners know about Trinity Radio.
A non-profit, independent and eclectic outlet. A real college station. Where, students and volunteers share their music and voice with the community. Once a year, the staff takes up the challenge to raise funds to complete the operating budget of WRTC. Equipment upgrades, maintenance and technical staff, are expenditures that depend on the money raised by this “Marathon.” We reach out to the community that values an independent voice on the dial, with a diverse and eclectic programming grid that includes daily shows geared towards the Hispanic listener, from Tropical, Rock, Ballads, Pop and Folkloric music, students and volunteers are counting with your support, your contributions directly impact the operation of WRTC, please tune in this week, from Monday thru Sunday and pledge.
If you enjoy our programming in Spanish tune in at 6pm to make your voice heard, there is a show every day till Friday and we need you.
Monday through Friday 6PM to 7:30PMLatin Programming. Available on the web at: www.wrtcfm.com
Studio Hotline 860.297.2450 Contact Information: Tonny Velasco _____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Wow! HERMAN OLIVERA in HARTFORD
Sat, Feb. 23 2008
Grammy Award Winner HERMAN OLIVERA accompanied by THE LATIN HEARTBEAT ORCHESTRA will be performing for a fund raiser to benefit the Connecticut Alliance for Progress and Youth at the East Hartford Elks Club on February 23rd, 2008.
Don't miss this lead vocalist on recordings for Tito Puente, Eddie Palmieri and others.
Tickets are on sale now. For further information, please contact Angel Arce @ 860-798-6966 or 860-888-1617. _________________________________________________________________________
El Show de ANALEH Saturdays 11AM Channel 18 Univision 1/26 Sparkle Optimism in 2008- Interview with Cuban Fashion Designer Annia Hatch.
2/2 ® Red de Latinos Rumbo al Exito- Gil Martinez, Hispanic Professional Network and Greater Bridgeport Latino Network - Featuring Papo Luca and Milagros Luna interviews Toby Love
2/ 9 American Red Cross – Relief Efforts, Blood Donations and Blood Drive at Bulkeley High School by Milagros Luna
2/16 Business Generations- SAMA, Gitano Food Warehouse
2/23 La temporada de Impuestos? __________________________________________________________________________
Connecticut Latino Chamber of Commerce will host a bone marrow registration drive from 10:00-1:00 on Friday February 22, 2008 at 457 Main Street, Hartford, CT. All willing adults between the ages of 18 and 60, who are in good health, and meet prescribed health guidelines are asked to attend this drive and become part of the National Marrow Donor Program of New England (NMDP) registry. Thousands of people are searching for bone marrow and stem cell transplants every day. It's our goal to offer hope to the many patients around the world searching for unrelated bone marrow or stem cell transplants. Bone marrow and cord blood transplants are a life-changing treatment for people with leukemia, lymphoma and many other diseases. For many patients, a transplant may be the best — and only — hope for a cure. When patients learn they need a transplant, they turn first to their families to find a donor. But 70% of those patients won't find a suitable match in their family. They depend on bone marrow or cord blood donors like you. Racial and ethnic heritage are very important factors. Because tissue types are inherited, patients are most likely to match someone of their own race or ethnicity. Today, there simply aren't enough registered donors of diverse racial and ethnic heritage. Adding more diverse donors increases the likelihood that all patients will find a life-saving match. Donors of these backgrounds are especially needed: o Black or African American o American Indian or Alaska Native o Asian o Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander o Hispanic or Latino o Mixed heritage Life, it's in you! For additional information, please call the NMDP at 1-800-676-4545 or log onto www.marrow.org. ______________________________________________________________________
Guess What? VIVA HARTFORD continues the "PARRANDA" at La Casona with Kultura Borikua (yes, with a K) and we continue celebrating the New Year singing, dancing and in the spirit of .......... GIVING. La Fiesta del Nino Latino continues on it's second year, giving toys and a party to children in our community. Margarita Cortavarria, La Mega 910, Royal Prestige, the Borinqueneers, Community Renewal Team and SAMA donated toys, entertainment and food for this caring event.
The VIVA HARTFORD team in their quest to safeguard the world from disease and famine ..........take on the task with the help of The Institute of Community Research to enlighten our community on how to use............tatatatata : A FEMALE CONDOM! Yes, that is right, the tool to empower women to protect themselves if their better half doesn't want to. Jose has a lot to say about the female condom believe it or not........ So don't miss this radical edgy segment of VIVA HARTFORD!
