Karabali LIVE at Jelly’s Havana Cafe, San Francisco

Karabali Performing LIVE at Jelly’s

Sunday Novmber 30th, 2008

Jelly’s Havana Cafe
295 Terry Francois Street
Pier 50, San Francisco, CA 94158
Tel: 415.495.3099

Doors open at 4:00pm / Band Starts at 5:00pm

Cover $10.00 / Admission 21yrs and over

About Karabali:

Conjunto Karabali is the Bay Area’s newest and hottest Latin dance band, featuring some of the finest talent in the Latin music field. The band is co-led by 2 of the United States’ most renowned percussionists, Mike Spiro and Karl Perazzo, who have joined forces to create a group specifically for the dancer’s enjoyment.

They describe Karabali’s style as “old school” salsa, and they bring to the Bay Area for the first time the traditional NY conjunto sound, popularized by Johnny Pacheco, Conjunto Clasico and Conjunto Libre. This band is about swing and joyful energy, and the dancers can’t wait to hit the floor when Karabali kicks into high gear.

The band boasts a who’s-who of SF Latin music all-stars in its line-up, starting of course with its leaders, Mike and Karl. These two internationally recognized drummers have performed and recorded with almost every major Latin artist of the last 30 years, from Eddie Palmieri to Carlos Santana, from Tito Puente to Celia Cruz

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The Funny of Latin Dance

The Funny of Latin Dance

September, 18th & 20th 2008 - 8:00 p.m.

Written & performed by Standup Comic Bill Santiago

Brava Theater - San Francisco: Workshop of The Funny of (Latin) Dance
2789 24th Street
San Francisco , CA 94110
Call: 415-641-7657

Premiere: Sat. September 20, 8pm, (Mainstage) $20 adv., $25 door

$3 discount to Seniors and Students for Sept. 20 performance

Sept. 18

The Funny of (Latin) Dance” Brava Theater - San Francisco: Preview of The Funny of (Latin) Dance

Sept. 20:

The Funny of (Latin) Dance” Brava Theater - San Francisco: Premiere of The Funny of (Latin) Dance

Calling all salsaholics, tango freaks, bachata addicts, merengue addicts, chachaficianados and bailamosapiens who like a good laugh. Stand up comic Bill Santiago riffs on his feet - about his feet and yours. Hunting for the funny of latin dance, as he workshops and presents his latest show. Be ready to share your dance stories about every kind of Latin dancing and to share your own dance moves to the live music from members of the newest latin groove sensation, Benito Cereno.

After the show Santiago will be signing his new book, Pardon My Spanglish, Porque Because!

For more info on Bill Santiago visit www.billsantiago.com

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Do’s and Dont’s for Leaders on the Dance Floor

This is a great article from the Salsa Gang Forums. www.SalsaGang.com

Ok, guys, listen up - Here’s your chance to shine - I’m giving you a gift here, take it now and thank me later. Following is the result of my unscientific survey of what about leaders turn women off the most. Just stop doing all these things that these ladies don’t want you doing. All the ladies who participated in this study are above average dancers and most are advanced or pretty close to it.

I have grouped specific responses into several general categories (in no particular order of importance):

1) Narcissism - dancing for yourself, more interested in connecting with the mirror than with your partner, more interested in who (you think) is watching you than how your partner’s doing, dancing to make yourself and not her look good (which, paradoxically guys, makes you look really bad) or even using her in the dance to try to make yourself look good. No eye contact, acting aloof, looking around. See my first article on dance for more on the narcissist dancer. To be able to diagnose him on the dance floor, ladies, he’s the one that you feel isn’t dancing with YOU at all, that you’re really on your own out there, and that you’re just being used as a tool for him to “get himself off.” You know, like bad sex.

2) Grossness - This one shouldn’t even exist - Shame on you guys! Ok, the items that came up the most were bad breath, body odor and sweat: “When he wipes his sweat with his bare hands and then touches me with it.” And, some practical advice: “Nothing is more gross than having to touch someone’s hairy, wet, stinky hands/arms. If you know you’re a fountain of sweat while dancing, keep a beach towel handy to dry off in between every dance. Bring several shirts and a tub of Mitchum.” Do some people actually have to be told to bathe and brush your teeth before going out to hold women all night? And guys, have a brain, will you - No sleeveless! You may not smell yourself but I can assure you you stink on ice.

3) Sleaziness - Another one that shouldn’t even exist, and I must say I know many decent guys/leads who are appalled by this in other guys as well. This is distinct and separate from grossness, although there is obviously some overlap. One introductory quote in this category: “Not all of us followers are bold enough to tell a leader we don’t want to dance with him, or tell him when he’s hurting us, or is taking advantage of the dance to grope us. Consider, most leaders get more physical contact in a dance than they could expect on a first date. Most followers put up with more physical contact then they’d allow off the dance floor. That said, we all suspend the rules for the sake of the dance, with degrees of personal reservations.”

“Creeping hands” came out at the top of this list: “Placing grubby hands on the small of my back. Totally inappropriate. Hands should be kept in the shoulder blade area at all times.” How about this one: “Walking up to me or behind me and putting your mouth on my ear. WTF?” Dancing with drink in hand is another one mentioned. I won’t even start listing the things that that particular behavior indicates, but I really hope you don’t do that and call yourself a dancer at the same time. Because you’re not.

One more thing, guys - I want you to remember this - You know how you make those glances either directly at her breasts or peek down the front of her shirt? Well, I have news for you - No matter how good you think you are at doing this? She knows! That’s right, they know you’re doing it, and they always know - I don’t care how cool you are about it. They know. They know. They know! And most won’t say anything. They’ll just think you’re the sleazebag that you’re acting like, whether you really are or not, and like wildfire every girl on the scene is going to hear about it and think you’re a sleazebag, and like the ad says - “You never get a second chance to make a first impression.” So save it for the strip clubs, guys.

Cubans got high marks for inappropriate groping (Hey, socios, don’t shoot the messenger, ok?!): “When guys think just because they’re Cubans they can go around and grab your behinds or rub themselves on my ass.” This sentiment was echoed several times.

Groping as a general concept was scored real high in distaste, but I think it merits some qualification. There are circumstances when dancing real close, or “dirty dancing,” or ok, let’s just call it “measured groping,” is ok. When the two really know each other and have that kind of chemistry and a trusting relationship that that is ok. When the girl knows the guy and trusts him and that he “gropes” respectfully and safely. And then, of course, those who are dating or otherwise romantically involved can get real nasty out there. But, some of you may ask, why do they need to? Good question, but sorry, another topic, another time. General rule about dancing real close, guys, is: When in doubt, any doubt, DON’T.

4) Lack of Awareness and/or Consideration: Why do I find myself even having to say this? You are not the only ones on the dance floor. Pay attention to people around you, to spatial limitations, and respect other people’s space and their right to be in it. Many of the ladies complain that they are tired of having to apologize to others for stepping on them or getting in their space because the leader throws them there. This happens a lot with the narcissistic dancer who could care less who else is on the dance floor. And, says more than one respondent, you rueda dancers, do your thing, but give us a break, will ya? When the floor is crowded please do not take it up with a rueda - Do it in an area where there is more space. If there isn’t such an area at the time, learn the concept of delayed gratification, ok? Google it, you’ll get 355,000 responses.

I’m gonna break the rule here of ladies opinions only (it’s my piece, so I can) and add my own two cents to this category. How come you guys who think that the bigger and more complicated moves and turns you do makes you a better dancer are the same ones who knock over and step on the rest of us on the dance floor? You’re not only dancing poorly; you’re also being rude and inconsiderate. And this goes toward your partner too: One respondent sates that some leaders do “WAY too much - I’m not so impressed by arm-twisting shoulder-popping turns done to some beat that is not currently playing as much as I am with a basic, on-beat guapea.” Hard leads and “gratuitous spinning” and jerky forceful moves were high on the list of complaints. If any of you know or have seen Roberto Borell dance - Watch how he just dances in closed position, in a circle, and how he puts all you pretzel-makers to shame (and so say the women). One lady aptly put it: “When he chooses to do so many moves that we lose the meaning of the dance.”

Which brings us to: Have respect and consideration for your partner too. Respect her limitations and her strengths. Respect her skills, or lack of them. The purpose of this dance to this song is to make this woman feel good right now. Just remember that and you’ll do fine. Really. My teacher G (whom some of you may have heard of) tells me that the most important connections in any dance are the following, in this order: The partner, the music, and the floor.

5) Consideration (continued): Then there’s the whole issue of consideration before and after the dance. Here’s what some of the ladies said: “If you can’t catch a follower’s eye and hold it or get some other signal that she’s willing to dance with you then she probably doesn’t want to.” And “Grabbing her hand or pointing at her and then the dance floor without approaching her and asking politely.” Ok guys, do we really need to go over this? I guess so: Walk up to her, make eye contact. If she avoids your eye contact move on, she’s not interested, and if you push it she may say yes but she’ll just go through the motions and you’ll both have a lousy dance. If she does meet your eye contact, smile, extend your hand, and ask her to dance. Did you hear me? I said ASK her - do not come up from behind and tap her on the shoulder, TELL her or point to the floor, grab her hand, and pull her onto it. I can’t believe how often I see this. Even among friends, it’s disrespectful. Remember the primary rule of life, folks: Above all be kind. Respect.

And what if she asks you and you don’t want to dance with her? Do it anyway. She’s offering you her body and her time, guys. Use them both kindly. And if you must say no, do not, I repeat, do not turn around and dance with some hottie half her age who can’t dance half as good. You see, women really don’t like that.

Other comments from the ladies: During the dance smile, make eye contact, ENJOY yourself, do not be cool, and do not, ever, try to teach her something on the dance floor. It’s the wrong venue for that and she doesn’t want that and chances are you’re wrong anyway. If you see two ladies dancing let them be - They are doing just fine, thank you, and they don’t need YOU to “rescue” them.

After the dance, you guys who just roll over after having sex and go to sleep - you can’t do this on the dance floor, ok? While it has become uncustomary for us to escort the follower back to where you got her, at least make eye contact, smile, and say “Thank you!” Do not just turn around and walk away. Yes, even if it was not a great dance, you still owe someone a “thank you” for their time, which is the most valuable commodity any of us has to offer, simply because it is non-refundable.

What about when she rejects you? So? WTF about it? Maybe she’s tired, maybe she’s busy, and maybe, just maybe, she’s just not into you. BFD, guys, let it go, put your ego aside, leave her alone. Chances are there are plenty of others who would love to dance with you. And if there aren’t, just go back and re-read this article and maybe you’ll figure out why.

Dr. Bill

www.drbillsblog.com
drbillperry@comcast.net.

August 2008

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Double Header at Jelly’s Havana Cafe this Sunday, San Francisco

Double Header

Anthony Blea y Su Charanga and

Eric Rangel y su Orquesta America with DJ Antonio

Cover $15 at 4:00

Jelly’s Havana Cafe

295 Terry Francois Street | Pier 50 | San Francisco, CA 94158 | Phone: 415.495.3099

About Anthony Blea y su Charanga:

..Combining the traditional Charanga instrumentation (violin, flute) with a driving horn section, Anthony Blea y su Charanga will satisfy any true music lover’s fantasy. Complimenting Anthony’s prodigious skills are the finest musicians to be had in the Bay-Area. On piano, the venerable Marco Diaz, on Bass, the humble Saul Sierra, on Conga, Javier Navarrette, on timbales, the inscrutable master Carlos Caro, on Flute, the always amiable Juan Ceballos, on Trumpet, the punctual Julius Melendez, On vocals we have the street edged stylings of the young Cuban Sonero Orlando Torriente and the smooth crooning of Venezuelan born Eduardo Herrera. The combination is monstrous featuring these incredible musicians and other great guest artist’s including the pre-eminent Trombone player in salsa today, Jimmy Bosch and Latin Violinist Legend, Alfredo Delafe… Don’t miss the ride !!!

About Eric Rangel y su Orquesta America:

Eric Rangel is multi-talented percussionist and vocalist. He has been performing and recording music for the past 30 years. He crafted his musical ability to become one of the most sought after percussionists in northern California. At present he is leading his own band “Orquesta America” with some of the best local talent the Bay area has to offer.

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Monday Salsa Rueda Progressive Series, San Francisco

Learn to Dance Salsa Rueda

with Nick and Serena!!

 

Starting Monday September 8, 2008 at 6:00 pm

till 

Monday, October 6, 2008 at 7:30 pm

Shoebox Studio

 

855 Folsom St. Suite 112
between 4th and 5th 
San Francisco, CA
Phone: 415.608.6180

Mondays

6:00 - 6:30: Open work/Salsa Suelta
6:30 - 7:30: Multi-Level Salsa Rueda

This is a great beginning and intermediate level class that covers all the moves you need to know the dance salsa rueda.  Experienced dancers and absolute beginning are more than welcome.  Varying levels of curriculum are available based on individual skill level.

Nick and Serena teach clear technique for lead and follow in a fun, non-competitive, and relaxed environment.

Experienced Salsa Rueda dancers: if there a gap in your knowledge, one of those moves is just not familiar.  Perhaps you have some friends who have never done Salsa or Rueda before, heres their chance to get involved.

Experienced Salsa Dancers:  Even if you have been dancing Salsa for a while it is a good idea to start at the beginning when learning the Salsa Ruada curriculum.  Here is your opportunity.  All the moves you need to get you to the intermediate level.

New Salsa Dancers: Have no fear; you can learn both Salsa and Salsa Rueda at the same time.  In fact it is a great way to learn club style dancing.  The skills you learn from dancing this style of Salsa will make you a better club dancer in the end.

Visit Bay Area salsa Rueda for more info.

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Live Salsa Dance Thursdays at Bing Crosby’s, Walnut Creek

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Latin Hipnosis: MAZACOTE + DJ ELDELACLAVE

THE NEW LATIN HIPNOSIS EVERY 1ST FRIDAY OF

THE MONTH IN SAN FRANCISCO

Grand Opening Friday September 5th, 2008

You are all invited to the grand opening of LATIN HIPNOSIS, a once-a-month event in San Francisco!

Grand Opening Night features: - MAZACOTE - DJ ELDELACLAVE

Cover: $10.00 We are excited about our new location!

You’re gonna love it!

Location: Bollyhood Cafe, 3372 19th street (mission st), SF, CA

www.havanisimo.com

About Bollywood Cafe:

Bollyhood Café is a contemporary space that fuses Indian flavors of film, food and fun drinks.

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Candela Performing LIVE at Jelly’s San Francisco

CANDELA LIVE!!

Sunday, August 24th

at

Jelly’s Havana Cafe

295 Terry Francois Street,
Pier 50, San Francisco, CA 94158
Phone: 415.495.3099

Cover $10 Doors open at 4:00

KPFA DJ Luis Medina Spinning Salsa, Cha-Cha-Cha, Merengue

About Candela:

Candela’s is a nine piece Salsa Band, based in the San Francisco Bay Area since 1987, and is composed of piano, bass, three trombones, conga drums, bongo drums, timbales and vocalists.

Candela’s varied repertoire explores a wide array of Latin rhythms including Son, Bolero, Mambo, Cha-cha-chá, Merengue, Cumbia and the more contemporary  Cuban Timba, combined with a touch of Jazz, which makes the band enjoyable for dancers as well as listeners.

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Orquesta Borinquen Live at the Ramp, Saturday August 23rd

Orquesta Borinquen Performing LIVE at the Ramp

Saturday, August 23rd

The Ramp Restaurant
855 Terry Francois St.
San Francisco, CA. 94107

Tel: 415 621-2378

Free Entry before 4:30 / $10 after 4:30

About Orquesta Borinquen:

The powerful latin sounds of Orquesta Borinquen have become one of the top choices for salsa in the San Francisco Bay Area. As one of the busiest salsa bands in the Bay Area, Borinquen consists of carefully picked musicians to make the perfect band for people who love to dance to powerful, energetic salsa. Orquesta Borinquen keeps you on your feet! The incredible sound and highly energetic personality of Borinquen is matched only by our stage presence. We love to have a great time on stage, and enjoy making music together. Come out and take a ride with Orquesta Borinquen.

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Columbian Band, Sonora Carruseles live at Roccapulco

Sonora Carruseles LIVE at Roccapulco

Saturday August 23, 2008

Bosco Vega & Roccapulco Present, direct from Colombia, Sonora Carruseles.

Also DJ Tony “O”, Bosco Vega, Luis Caballero. Saturday, August 23rd, 2008.

Doors open at 8:00pm. Pre-sale tickets: $25.00 (+ $5.00 online fee).

Roccapulco Supper Club

3140 Mission St., San Francisco, CA.

About Sonora Carruseles:

With nine albums to its credit and more than twelve years of existence, Colombia’s Sonora Carruseles has perfected a trademark sound that is cherished by salsa lovers all over the world. There’s some seriously powerful stuff in their music: spidery piano lines, tight polyrhythms, explosive riffs, staccato cowbell patterns, impossibly nasal choruses that is just too hard to resist. Sonora Carruseles pays a moving tribute to the spirit of old, hardcore salsa with while at the same time revamping the nearly forgotten classical style.

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Orquesta Bakan live at Roccapulco, Salsa Dance San Francisco

Orquesta Bakan Live at Roccapulco Supper Club

Friday August 22nd, 2008

Roccapulco Supper Club

3140 Mission Street | San Francisco CA, 94110 | Phone: 415.648.6611

Roccapulco is an internationally renowned Salsa Club and restaurant in San Francisco.  Information - Age for admission: 21 and over; Dress code enforced; Doors Open: 8:00 pm.  Cover Charge: $10.00 Friday and Saturday before 9:30 pm.  $15 after 9:30 pm, except for special events.

Band Plays at 10:00 p.m.

About Orquesta Bakan:

This high-energy Orquesta consists of some of the finest musicians in Northern California. A nice blend of experienced, and up and coming young talent is reflected in their showmanship. On vocals are, Augustine “Indio” Martinez, Victor “Cafe” August and Mark “Coco” Pagan. On Trumpets, Tom Bertetta and Rolf Johnson.

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John Santos Sextet Live at Yoshi’s, Oakland

Santos comes to Yoshi’s Oakland on August 26th

with a new Sextet.

Tuesday, August 26, 8 p.m.

$16 (one show only)

Four-time Grammy nominee, John Santos is one of the foremost exponents of Afro-Latin music in the world today. He is known for his innovative use of traditional forms and instruments in combination with contemporary music, and has earned much respect and recognition as a record and event producer. He has performed, recorded and studied with acknowledged masters of the Afro-Latin and Jazz idioms such as Cachao, Dizzy Gillespie, Tito Puente, Lazaro Ros, Armando Peraza, Eddie Palmieri, Patato Valdes, Francisco Aguabella, Orestes Vilate Rene Lopez, Max Roach, Batacumbele, Steve Turre, John Faddis and Chocolate Armenteros. This experience has provided a solid foundation for Mr. Santos’ current ground-breaking work in bringing together styles, rhythms, concepts and artists from different generations.

Born in San Francisco, California, November l, l955, he was raised in the Puerto Rican and Cape Verdean traditions of his family, surrounded by music. The fertile musical environment of the San Francisco Bay Area shaped his career in a unique way. His studies of Afro-Latin music have included several trips to New York, Puerto Rico, Cuba, Brazil and Colombia.

Mr. Santos is widely respected as one of the top writers, teachers and historians in the field and is a member of the Latin Jazz Advisory Committee of the Smithsonian Institution. He has conducted lectures, workshops and clinics in the Americas and Europe since 1972. He has contributed to the international magazines Percussive Notes, Modern Drummer, Modern Percussionist, and Latin Percussionist. The Bay Area native has been presented him with numerous awards and honors for artistic excellence and social dedication.

Yoshi’s Oakland
510 Embarcadero West Oakland, California

Tickets for all shows are on sale at www.yoshis.com,

the Yoshi’s Box Office or by phone at 510-238-9200

Validated parking at Jack London Square Garage

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Avance Live at Roccapulco, San Francisco

Avance at Roccapulco

Saturday August 16th, 2008

Live at Roccapulco Supper Club

Orquesta Avance

Salsa Lesson at 8:30pm with Ava and Rodolfo

$10 before 9:30pm and $15 after

About Avance:

If you haven’t seen Avance yet you haven’t seen what the San Francisco Salsa scene is all about.  This group delivers restlessly the heart and soul of what drives the salseros in the SF Bay Area.  There shows are always packed and for a very good reason.  Avance’s musical productions combine and fuse all the different styles of salsa: Puerto Rican, Cuban, New York and Colombian.  Add to the mix R & B/Pop , then you’ve got yourself a group of diversity and innovation, yet always familiar to the ear, and more importantly the soul.

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Grand Re-Opening of Jillian’s Saturday September 6th

Sabroso at Jillian’s San Francisco

Jillian’s Grand Re-Opening Saturday, September 6th

Opening Night Performance by Julio Bravo Y Su Orquesta Salsabor

Floor Show by SalsaMania

Are you Ready for the Biggest Party of the Year?!

Back by Popular Demand Bosco Vega Presenta Sabroso at Jillian’s

LIVE SALSA MUSIC

EVERY SATURDAY NIGHT

Plus DJ Bosco & DJ Tony O

Salsa Lessons with John and Liz (SalsaMania) 8:45 - 9:45 p.m.

Only $10 before 10:30 p.m. $15 after 10:30 p.m.

Jillian’s San Francisco

101 4th Street, San Francisco, CA 94103

Info: 415.424.8809 or 415.595.8152

Bosco Vega

BV Productions

Phone:415.424.8809

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Stand-Up Comic Bill Santiago Performs - The Funny of Latin Dance

For more info on Bill Santiago: www.billsantiago.com or www.myspace.com/billsantiagocomedy

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Amateur Salsa Dance Competition, San Mateo County Fair

Enter to win the Amateur Salsa Dance Competition

August 17th, 2008

San Mateo County Fair

2495 South Delaware Street, San Mateo CA 94903

Enter Here

Contest organizers - Ava Apple & Rodolfo Guzman

Contest will be judged by Bay Area dance professionals:
Rodney Aquino of Rodchata.com
Audrianna Correa - Dir. Mambo Elite dance company
Alex Lee - Instructor & Performer
Jose Santamaria - Dir. J.A.S. Dance
and more TBA…

Contest open to amateur couples only - no professionals

Contest rules:
Semi final round - couples will dance a warm-up round with everyone on stage for 1 minute, then each couple will dance for two minutes to the DJ’s choice of music.

Final round - Each couple will dance to their own music. 2 to 2/1/2 minutes in length. Choreography & costumes encouraged but not required. Dips, lifts, & shines/side by sides are allowed.

Couples will be judged in 3 categories:
1. Content - choreography, creativity, degree of difficulty
2. Timing - whatever timing you dance - On 1, 2, 3 etc. you maintain that timing throughout your dance, as well as dancing to the music
3. Presentation - how you present yourself - outfits, entrances on & off the stage, projection to the audience, relating to you partner

If music is “mixed”, it must be at least 80% salsa/mambo.

To Enter Click Here

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Annual Customer Appreciation Night, Cafe Cocomo

Join San Francisco Salsa dancers at Cafe Cocomo’s Annual Customer Appreciation Night.

With Live Salsa Band, Ritmo Sabor Y Son and

DJ Mendy spinning salsa, merengue, cha cha, and bachata.

Salsa lesson with Fernando and Mimi from 8:00 - 9:00 p.m.

FREE ADMISSION

Cafe Cocomo

650 INDIANA STREET | SAN FRANCISCO, CA. | 415-824-6910

Cafe Cocomo Bar & Grill is now open for happy hour & dinner. Half price on all drinks from 5 - 7 p.m. Mouthwatering entrees from our mesquite wood fired grill and a wide selection of organic wraps and salads.

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Los Boleros Performing Live at La Pena Cultural Center, Berkeley

LOS BOLEROS LIVE

Chan Chan Los Boleros Latin Wedding Band with That Buena Vista S - Click here for the funniest movie of the week

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Orquesta Borinquen Live at the Copacabana, 330 Ritch San Francisco

Borinquen Live at Copacabana

Wednesday August 13th, 2008Last week was the Copacabana’s opening night at 330 Ritch.  It was a great crowd and a great venue.  At the moment it will be relished as a smaller venue that still has a lovely dance floor with room to actually dance.  But we can all see this place busting from the seams when the word reaches the San Francisco salsa community.  So I recommend getting to experience it now, before there is no room left to dance.

This week at Copacapana is our very own Bay Area Boys - Orquesta Borinquen performing live.

DJ Antonio spinning, salsa, cha cha cha, and bachata.

$10.00 Cover

Salsa Lesson with World Salsa Championship Competitors Enrique and Lucy

Copacabana (330 Ritch)

Between 3rd & 4th Street, Brannan & Townsend

San Francisco, CA

About Orquesta Borinquen:

The powerful latin sounds of Orquesta Borinquen have become one of the top choices for salsa in the San Francisco Bay Area. As one of the busiest salsa bands in the Bay Area, Borinquen consists of carefully picked musicians to make the perfect band for people who love to dance to powerful, energetic salsa. Orquesta Borinquen keeps you on your feet! The incredible sound and highly energetic personality of Borinquen is matched only by our stage presence. We love to have a great time on stage, and enjoy making music together. Come out and take a ride with Orquesta Borinquen.

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KAWEH – LIVE IN SAN FRANCISCO CD/DVD COMBO RELEASE

KAWEH – LIVE IN SAN FRANCISCO CD/DVD COMBO

RELEASE

The long anticipated live album with an international all star line up of musicians and dancers has come to fruition with an added live multi camera DVD.

San Francisco, Ca - Fans of all walks of life, at every show ask, “what album is that song on?” “When will it be released?” Songs like “Marina” by Rocco Granata, “Parla Piu Piano” (from the movie “Godfather” by Nino Rotta), Cumbanchero (Rafael Hernandez) and Cancion del Mariachi (from the movie “Desperado” by Cesar Rosas) have long been anticipated.

Seven years and four albums have passed since Kaweh released a vocal track. The upcoming live release has Kaweh singing in Spanish and Italian and he captivates the audience with his fast rasgueado, his combination of picado and western picking and his sweet melodies, which people whistle and hum after the concert.

Internationally acclaimed Belly Dancer “Sandra” and Israely educator percussionist Dror Sinai mesmerize the audie