photo by Peter Maiden

So far, the only dates scheduled for the Charanga Habanera tour are Monday and Tuesday, April 9th and 10th at Yoshi's SF, and Friday, March 30th in Louisville, KY, but shows in other cities are being arranged we'll update the tours page when LA, NY and Miami shows are confirmed.

Due to popular demand, Yoshi's is selling a special "all-night" ticket, enabling you to go to both shows for a reduced price. See you there!

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Ayva Records, producers of Alain's 2005 album En el aire, have made several tracks available as free downloads. To get the free tracks you have to click the "GET IT NOW" button, not the picture itself. Check out the solo on the title track. That's Alain on two of the batás, by the way.

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Charanga Habanera returns to Yoshi's SF on April 9th & 10th. More dates will be added here. It's not listed on the Yoshi's SF calendar as of this post, but has been confirmed. Come back later and click the link to reserve tickets. This is the third CH tour in the last year and a half. Things are looking up!

Meanwhile: The return of legendary timbalero Orestes Vilató to the John Santos Sextet continues at Yoshi's Oakland tonight after generating universal rave reviews Friday. He's Calixto Oviedo's favorite timbalero - that says a lot - but you simply have to see this guy in person. He plays the pailas like a Stradavarius - with indescribable finesse and swing. [Kevin Moore]

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Books and Videos Coming Wednesday:

Alain Pérez audio, eBook and hard-copy book for Beyond Salsa Bass, Vol. 6

Melón Lewis video for Beyond Salsa Piano, Vol. 6

Alain Pérez video Beyond Salsa Bass, Vol. 6

Timba in Chicago and the Midwest - check out Bill's slick new calendar.

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Covering the final dance competition and the Timbalive concert - click here for the full gallery.

Book News: First Alain Pérez Bass book coming very soon.

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