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OSCAR D'LEON |
| Oscar D'Leon, the "Lion
of Salsa", has recorded more than 50 albums, has received
several gold records and numerous awards and honors. His name
is recognized all over the world. Oscar is a talented sonero,
with exceptional improvising skills and an extraordinary showman
who takes control of the stage before harmonizing the first
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LA INDIA |
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La India, nicknamed the "Princess
of Salsa" by Tito Puente, is one of salsa's most recognized
names. She has sung with Marc Anthony, Tito Nieves, Oscar D'Leon
and Tino Puente. La India's albums Sobre el Fuego, Sola and
her current release Latin Song Bird: Mi Alma y Corazón
have received Grammy nominations. Latin Song Bird: Mi Alma y
Corazón was awarded 2003's Billboard's Tropical/Salsa
album of the year/female. Produced by Emilio Estefan, K.C. Porter,
Isidro Infante and Jose Gazmey, the album mixes pop ballads,
bachata, boleros and merengue with passionate salsa. www.elmundodeindia.com |
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COCO MERENSON
Called the "Dominican
Buena Vista Social Club", Coco Merenson performs
one of the most dramatic sounds of the Caribbean, Dominican
son. Based in New York, Coco Merenson combines traditional
Dominican roots with contemporary style. Led by Juan
de Jesus Coco, songs of love and dancing, filled with
harmonized vocals, guitars, trumpets, saxophones and
island rhythms make this group thoroughly engaging and
entertaining.
www.curubamusic.com/coco |
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DOBBLE FIILO
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Merengue's hit sensation, Dobble
Fiilo have been exciting audiences into a dancing frenzy everywhere
they perform. This young and talented group of men of Dominican
and Puerto Rican heritage are a "double edge" weapon
of talent, good looks and charisma. |
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LA INDIA MELIYARÁ |
| Formerly of cumbia super-star group,
Sonora Dinamata, La India Meliyará evokes the genre's
original mixture of African rhythms, Indian folklore and European
melodies which took place on the Atlantic side of Colombia towards
the end of the 17th century. When performing the traditional
cumbia of Colombia, La India Meliyará's gutsy voice shines. |
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LOS ANGELES AZULES |
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| Los Angeles Azules, known as "Los
Principes de la Cumbia", are recognized leaders and known
throughout Mexico for the cumbia music movement. They have been
recognized and awarded Gold and Platinum records, as their songs
become classics in the pop genre. |
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LOS MARIACHI CAPORALES |
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| Founded in 1993, Mariachi
Los Caporales is one of the most popular mariachi groups in
America. The group's main focus - to preserve the rich, vibrant,
traditional style - has rewarded them with national recognition. |
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SUPER UBA AND EL BACHATÍN |
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| Performing together, Super Uba and
"El Bachatín" (Alberto Moreno) bring the carnival
rhythms, Caribbean guitar grooves and imaginative blend of percussion
native to the Dominican Republic. Their charismatic performance
of Afro-Dominican traditional music combine contemporary bachata,
merengue and son without sacrificing the intensity of Afro-Caribbean
drumming on which its based. The result is extremely catchy
and danceable. www.iasorecords.com |
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VICO C |
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Puerto Rican rapper, Vico C, the
"philosopher of rap", is an icon in Latino pop culture.
His philosophy of life is the same as one he expresses in his
positive, inspiring songs. Vico C has earned a Latin Grammy
2002 for best rap album and countless Billboard Award nominations.
www.vicocelfilosofo.com |
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