USA Timberos & Timberas alert! Preparense que viene Van Van. Mi gente aquí les presento las primeras fechas de la giras del verano:

June 6  - Sun - NEW YORK - Summerstage
June 7 - Mon - NEW YORK - S.O.B's

June 9 - Wed - DENVER - venue TBD* (check for upadates)

June 11 - Fri - ALBUQUERQUE - Alburquerque Museum Amphitheater

June 12 - Sat - LOS ANGELES - Hollywood Bowl

June 13 - Sun - SAN DIEGO - Humphrey's Concerts by the Bay

June 14 - Mon - SAN FRANCISCO - Yoshi's
June 15 - Tues - SAN FRANCISCO - Yoshi's

June 16 - Wed - OAKLAND - Yoshi's
June 17 - Thurs - OAKLAND - Yoshi's

June 19 - Sat - BOONVILLE - California Sierra Nevada World Music Festival

*the Yoshi's SF dates replace the Stern Grove show. LVV will not play Stern Grove.

*for promoter inquiries please contact Mr. Paul Goldman of Monterey International

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RUMBANKETE @ Yoshi's Oakland - Open Dance Floor - Thursday, February 11 2010 
13-piece All Star contemporary Cuban music (Timba) orchestra from Los Angeles
Presenting Sponsor: CUBAVERA® (a subsidiary of Perry Ellis International)
Associate Sponsor: e.K. Clothing (salsa dresses & dancewear) 
Event Produced by Michael Lazarus

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Rumbankete takes a bow after a great show at Yoshi's Oakland !

Rumbankete looking good at Yoshi's Oakland !

Chalo la pone buena  -  dirige Denis Jirón

Introducing the band for the second set

muchas gracias e.K. Clothing!

muchas gracias C - U - B - A - V - E - R - A !

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USA Timberos & Timberas alert! Preparense que viene Van Van. Mi gente aquí les presento las primeras fechas de la giras del verano:

June 6 & 7 - NEW YORK - venue TBD* (check for upadates)

June 9 - DENVER - venue TBD* (check for upadates)

June 10 & 11 - ALBUQUERQUE / LAS VEGAS - venue TBD* (check for upadates)

June 12 - LOS ANGELES - Hollywood Bowl

June 13 - SAN DIEGO - Humphrey's Concerts by the Bay

June 19 - BOONVILLE - California Sierra Nevada World Music Festival

June 20 - SAN FRANCISCO - Stern Grove Park

*for promoter inquiries please contact Mr. Paul Goldman of Monterey International

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RUMBANKETE @ Yoshi's Oakland - Open Dance Floor - Thursday, February 11 2010 
13-piece All Star contemporary Cuban music (Timba) orchestra from Los Angeles
Presenting Sponsor: CUBAVERA® (a subsidiary of Perry Ellis International)
Associate Sponsor: e.K. Clothing (salsa dresses & dancewear) 

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February 11, 2010 - RUMBANKETE - Sound Check - Yoshi's Oakland

Presenting Sponsor CUBAVERA.com

Associate Sponsor e.K. Clothing

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April 26-29 2010 | Conrad San Juan Condado Plaza, Puerto Rico

Latin Pulse Music, the parent company of TIMBA.com, is participating as a media sponsor in the 2010 Billboard Latin Music Conference & Awards. The event -hosted at the Hotel Conrad Condado Plaza in San Juan, Puerto Rico- will take place April 26 through the 29nth. This industry conference culminates with the Billboard Latin Music Awards ceremony, which will be broadcasted on Telemundo. It features four days of programming including Educational Panel Discussions (guided by Billboard’s Leila Cobo), Superstar Q&A sessions, Artist Showcases, Networking Events and The Billboard Bash, a separate celebration highlighted by performances by Billboard Latin Music Award Finalists. Be sure to stop by our table to say hi. Nos vemos en la isla del encanto....Puerto Rico!

The Billboard Latin Music Conference - the single most important Latin music industry event in the world -unites today's top industry executives to do business, discuss hot button topics and celebrate Latin music.

Use Promo Code: LPM & SAVE $200! - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER TODAY!
Contact Lisa Kastner at 646-654-4643 or LKastner@billboard.com

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Dirigido por el ex-Pupy y los que Son Son trombonista Andrés "El Paisa" Fernández Ordoñez, esta orquesta de Bélgica realiza su segundo disco. Creativos arreglos con buena marcha destacan los temas originales del joven grupo. Invitados especiales José "Pepito" Gómez (tema 4) y Marc Bishoff (temas 6 y 8). La producción es el resultado de la busqueda de nuevos caminos e interpretaciones de la música popular cubana. Con un repertorio propio han logrado fusionar con gran elegancia la timba con la bachata, salsa, jazz, bomba pertorriqueña y otros ritmos latinos. La descarga de este álbum incluye el librito completo del CD (full CD booklet pdf included). MUY RECOMMENDADO.

Directed by the ex-Pupy y los que Son Son trombonist Andrés "El Paisa" Fernández Ordoñez, this Belguim based orchestra presents its second release. Creative arrangements mark the great original compositions and tight performance. Special guests include singer José "Pepito" Gómez (track 4) and pianist Marc Bishoff (tracks 6 & 8). The production is a result of the quest for new interpretations of popular Cuban music. Its success lies on the successful mix of Afro-Cuban traditions with bachata, salsa, jazz, puertorican bomba and other caribbean rhythms. Highly Recommended.

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REGISTER HERE  -   WEBSITE (MORE INFO)  -  call +1.413.597.3340  -  Official Flyer

Come and join us as we explore and network percussive traditions from the African Diaspora with some of most experienced artists and performers in the U.S. 
Contact: Berta P. Jottar = berta.p.jottar [at] williams [dot] edu 

New Meanings: Afro-Descendant Percussion Practice - A Symposium
Williams College + Mass MoCA | February 12-14, 2010

New Meanings: Afro-Descendant Percussion Practices, explores the impact and direction of musical developments in the African Diaspora.  Through interactive workshops, panels, lecture-demonstrations, video and concerts, the symposium will examine the contemporary interconnectivity that exists between percussion practices from West Africa, the Caribbean and the U.S. Guest lecturers and artists include: Pedrito Martinez, Roman Diaz, M’bemba Bangoura, Ilu Aye, Café da Silva, Tyshawn Sorey, Mike Wimberly, Barbara Browning, Sonny Allen, Frisner Augustine, Atiba Rorie, Berta Jottar, Bashir Shakur, and more!!

Student Registration $35
Early Registration $75  (before Jan. 29)
Late Registration $85  (before Feb. 12)
Door Registration $100 

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After three long awaited years the Dallas, Texas based band Havana NRG (New Rhythm Generation) returns to the recording world with the sophomore release of “Receta Perfecta”.

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This December 2009 CD release coincided with their celebration in Dallas at Cirque Night Club (6-9pm) where close to 600 patrons, fans & media will unite to taste the savory recipe that this hot young band cooks up before continuing their hectic tour schedule. It also marks the radio debut of the CD and as ‘defenders of the music realm’ we ask that you support Havana NRG! Cuban Orchestra this weekend by playing the opening track, “DIME SI TE VAS”, as the official launch of the CD.

Receta Perfecta made our friend Tijana Ilich's well read Latin music blog on About.com Top Ten Salsa and Timba Albums of 2009. Tijana reports: 

"Listening to lots of the timba albums that came out this year, I was disappointed with perennial favorites Charanga Habanera and even the new Los Van Van. Surprisingly, I loved Receta Perfecta by Havana NRG. Why surprising? Havana NRG is a young timba band from Texas -- not exactly the place you expect to hear a lot of timba. But this group of young, mostly Cuban expatriates makes the genre oh-so-approachable with infectious melodies and boundless energy. The album's timba tunes are clear and crisp. They also mix-it-up with other tropical rhythms, which adds to a well thought out album. The 'NRG' stands for 'New Rhythm Generation' and seems to be the prescription for putting new life to a genre that's rumored to be on life support."

Way to go Mariela, Maiquel and crew! Thank you for your continuing support of independent artists and their projects and the preservation of our music. If we do not do it ‘commercial’ radio certainly won’t!

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RUMBANKETE @ Yoshi's Oakland - Open Dance Floor - Thursday, February 11 2010 
14-piece All Star contemporary Cuban music (Timba) orchestra from Los Angeles

Many heartfelt thanks from TIMBA.com & Rumbankete to CUBAVERA and e.K. Clothing for their financial support. Participation from Cubavera, as the presenting sponsor, and e.K. Clothing as the associate sponsor allows contemporary Cuban big band music to thrive and deliver its cultural contribution to the community at large.

PRESENTING SPONSOR
shop online for CUBAVERA guayaberas, jackets, suits, pants & hats
Cubavera is a division of Perry Ellis International

Building on the success of Perry Ellis International, George and Oscar Feldenkreis decided to capitalize on the growth, potential, and appeal of Latin culture by expanding into a full lifestyle brand, and in 2000 launched CUBAVERA. Since its inception the Cubavera brand has transformed the ideals, joy and "sabor" of Latin culture into apparel. Taking authentic fundamentals from the traditional guayabera, the brand couples innovative fabrics and design for a new twist on a traditional staple. The line has developed from its signature shirts into a collection offering a variety of suit separates, shirts, jackets, pants and shorts.

ASSOCIATE SPONSOR
shop online for salsa dresses, dancewear, dance shows & dance accessories 

e.K. Clothing is a Los Angeles based store devoted exclusively to offering REASONABLY PRICED social dancewear. Because we specialize in Latin dancewear, our styles are very popular with Salsa, Tango and Ballroom dancers looking for social dance outfits or practice wear. However, the wearability and fit of our styles make e.K. Clothing even more practical when looking for night clubwear, party attire and cocktail dresses. 

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El músico y compositor Moise González se encuentra actualmente ultimando los detalles para lo que será el lanzamiento de su nuevo trabajo discográfico “Relatos” que verá la luz el día 1 de abril de 2010. Para este lanzamiento ha querido utilizar como sencillo “De Canarias a La Habana”, una canción que, según palabras de Moise “compuse dejándome llevar por las sensaciones que comparten mi corazón entre Canarias y Cuba, mi segunda casa”.

Para esta producción se ha movido hasta Miami para grabar con una selección impecable de músicos: Ángel Arce (pututi II), Edward Magariaga, Robert Vilera, Alexis Arce (pututi I), Yanko, Tony Pérez y Alberto Barros, entre otros.

Esperamos ansiosos este nuevo disco del amigo MOise. Hasta entonces podemos ir disfrutando con este tema promocional que está disponible en su web oficial. Para ver videos de Moise oprima aquí.

Más información: www.moise.es

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