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Latin Beat Magazine, Feb, 2005 by Rudy Mangual
A special Christmas party was held on Thursday, December 23, 2004 at the Century Club in Century City hosting six of Los Angeles top salsa bands on the same stage throughout the night. Son Mayor, Johnny Polanco & Conjunto Amistad, Latin Fusion, La Palabra, Chino Espinoza and Yari Moré all came together for this holiday celebration. Kudos to the Century Club and Ray Verduzco for hosting this special salsa event.
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Albert Torres Productions, in association with Enio Cordoba and The Granada will be presenting, direct from New York City, Jimmy Bosch and his New York Band on Saturday, February 12, 2005 at The Granada Nightclub, in celebration of Valentine's Day. Bosch will be performing material from his latest CD release, featuring vocalist Ray Bayona. Buy your tickets early for this one by calling ATP at (310) 445-9705 or The Granada at (626) 22 SALSA. Enjoy great tapas at Guitarras on the second floor of The Granada. Also available now is a breakfast buffet after midnight on Saturdays.
The countdown for the 7th Annual West Coast Salsa Congress is on its way, promising to be once again "The Greatest Salsa Show on Earth." This year's event is scheduled to be held May 26-29, 2005 with already confirmed headliners Bobby Valentín and his Orchestra, Papo Lucca & Sonora Ponceña, Spanish Harlem Orchestra, and Jimmy Bosch and his New York Band. Being honored this year with "Special Recognition Awards" are: dancers Augie & Margo Rodríguez from Miami, Florida; Benjamin Rapoport (Congress Production Manager) Los Angeles, CA.; Ernie Ensley (Musicologist from New York); Harry Niida & JSC Staff (Tokyo, Japan), and percussionist Jack Constanzo (Mr. Bongo from San Diego, CA). Salsa musicians being honored include Alfredo de la Fé (New York/Cuba), Andy González (New York/Puerto Rico), Bobby Valentin (Puerto Rico), Jimmy Bosch (New York/Puerto Rico) and Papo Lucca (Puerto Rico).
Brazilian Carnaval 2005. Our friends Patricia and Gilberto Leão of Brazilian Nites Productions will be bringing once again the dynamic rhythms and non-stop entertainment of Brazilian Carnaval. This year's event will take place on Saturday, February 12, 2005 at the landmark Queen Mary in Long Beach. The celebration follows one week after Brazil's own carnavals in Rio de Janeiro and Bahia, marking the beginning of the Lenten season. Headlining the event will be the legendary Jorge Ben Jor. The author of the classic Mais Que Nada (recorded over 40 years ago), Jorge Ben Jor may be the most recognized Brazilian composer/performer outside of Brazil after Tom Jobim. In Brazil, artists of every style have recorded his songs, interpreted as funk, bossa nova, samba, forró, heavy metal and rap. His songs have also become standards on the mobile sound systems that parade throughout the carnaval (Trios Elétricos). Also performing will be local Brazilian favorite Katia Moraes & Pure Samba, M.I.L.A. Samba School, and the stunning Oyá Brazil Samba Show Dancers. Come and experience the excitement of the largest carnaval party in southern California. Authentic Brazilian cuisine, crafts, clothing and a variety of Brazilian items will be available for purchase. The event's official Master of Ceremonies will be radio host Sergio Mielniczenko from the Global Village of KPFK 90.7. FM and The Brazilian Hour of KXLU 88.9 FM. For more information call (818) 567-0641 or visit www.BrazilianNites.com.
The J. Paul Getty Museum of Los Angeles recently announced their acquisition of Bartolomé Esteban Murillo's "The Vision of Saint Francis of Paola," oil on canvas from about 1670. Made during Spain's Golden Age of Painting, this acquisition strengthens the Museum's collection of Spanish paintings, including two important earlier works from that era: El Greco's "Christ on the Cross" and Jusepe de Ribera's "A Philosopher." The Getty Museum is open Tuesday through Sunday and admission is always free. For more information call (310) 440-7300 or visit www.getty.edu.
In the studios, putting the final touches on their new productions are Johnny Polanco & Conjunto Amistad, Spellbound, Bayaló, and Chalo y Su Aché. Enjoying new releases are Poncho Sánchez (DVD Poncho At Montreux), The Banda Brothers Band, Sonolux, Orquesta Melaza, and Alex Acuña.
Continue supporting the arts in your neighborhood. Peace.
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