2005 Artist Biographies
 

 

BANDA ARKANGEL R-15
Friday 10:00 pm, Bicentennial Park Stage
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Let the excitement and energy of Banda Arkangel R-15 take you over! The blend of bright horns and rhythmic percussion will take you to the band's tropical home. With their mix of traditional songs and original favorites, Banda Arkangel has become one of Mexico's most popular bands.
 
BANDA SAN BERNARDO
Saturday 8:30 pm, Bobb Chevrolet Plaza
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DEJAVU
Saturday 6:30 pm, Bobb Chevrolet Plaza
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GRUPO FUEGO
Friday, 10:30 pm, Bobb Chevrolet Plaza
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Grupo Fuego is one of the hottest Latin bands today. Originally from Puerto Rico, the band's members are now based in Cleveland, ready to take over the Midwest. They have taken their mix of traditional merengue with Caribbean rhythms on tour to Chicago, Louisville and Cincinnati, attracting audiences young and old wherever they go.
 
ILUSION
Friday, 8:30 pm, Bobb Chevrolet Plaza
Saturday, 8:00 pm, Target Fiesta Stage
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ISMAEL MIRANDA
Saturday, 10:00, Bicentennial Park Stage
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Puerto Rican salsa pioneer Ismael Miranda has recorded more than twenty albums over the course of his thirty-eight year career. His first hit song,"Rumbón Melón." was released on his recording debut, "Let's Ball" in 1967. He later joined the Fania All Stars and assembled his own orchestra, Orquesta Revelación. He announced his retirement in the 1990's but went on to record three more highly popular albums. Miranda has been a "soneando" (singing salsa lead) for more than 38 years and his wonderful tenor voice delights audiences around the world.
 
LOS GAVILANES DE LA CUMBIA
Friday, 8:00 pm, Target Fiesta Stage
Saturday, 10:30 pm, Bobb Chevrolet Plaza
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Dueling accordions, steady rhythm and strong vocals are what make Los Gavilanes de la Cumbia such a powerful group. Taken from Afro-Caribbean roots, the groove with a steady backbeat will move you from the inside out. Los Gavilanes uses a mix of tuneful melodies and rhythmic cumbia to create a mood that you can't ignore.
 
Rigodon Con Son
Saturday, 5:30 pm, Bicentennial Park Stage

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SONES DE MEXICO
Friday, 7:30 pm, Bicentennial Park Stage
Saturday, 6:00 pm, Target Fiesta Stage

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Sones de México delivers traditional Mexican folk music with a modern flare. This Chicago-based group keeps close to its Mexican heritage by unleashing some of the best Mexican son on audiences worldwide. With more than twenty-five authentic instruments and tight, bright vocals, Sones de México is sure to keep you dancing through the night.
 
SONORA CARRUSELES
Friday, 10:30 pm, Target Fiesta Stage
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The explosive brass riffs and tight salsa rhythms of Sonora Carruseles have filled dance floors worldwide. One of Colombia's most popular bands, Sonora Carruseles has resurrected the salsa music of the 1970's, revamped the dance craze known as the boogaloo and delved into bouncy cumbia territory with their sweet melodies.
SONORA DINAMITA
Saturday, 10:30 pm, Target Fiesta Stage
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SUMAKTA
Friday & Saturday, Traditional Music Area
Travel through generations of culture and tradition with the sounds of Sumakta. This local group, originally from Ecuador, has become a Festival Latino favorite. The soothing sounds of the quena, rondador, charango, congas and bongos will take you to the valleys of the Andes Mountains. 1
 
TRUCO & ZAPEROKO
Saturday, 7:30 pm, Bicentennial Park Stage
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Caribbean fusion at its best! Truco & Zaperoko was created from a merger between two established bands: Los Pleneros del Truco and Zaperoko. This grammy-nominated band features innovative percussion, bright horns, and exciting vocals. Experience a refreshing fusion of traditional rhythms with a modern flare!
 
Times and dates are subject to change.