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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Fruko y Sus Tesos LIVE at Roccapulco, San Francisco

AFANSAN Productions present,

FRUKO Y SUS TESOS

Direct from Colombia (el fundador de La Sonora Dinamita y The Latin Brothers).

Friday, November 28th, 2008.

Roccapulco Supper Club
3140 Mission St.
San Francisco, CA.

Presale: $20.00 (+ $5.00 online fee). Doors open at 8:00pm.

About Fruko y Sus Tesos:

Fruko y Sus Tesos is a salsa group from Colombia which enjoys immsense popularity throughout the Latin American world. It was formed in 1970 by Ernesto Fruko Estrada who modeled it after the New York salsa sound of the Fania All-Stars, one of the leading salsa groups at the time. A favorite of salsa DJs around the globe. Some have referred Fruko y Sus Tesos as Colombia’s most important export.

Among the group’s best known hits are Pura candela, Los Charcos , El preso, Cali de rumba, Son de la loma, El patillero, Tania , Charanga campesina, Barranquillero Arrebatao, and Cachondea. “El Preso” in particular is one of Colombia’s most widely recognized and loved songs.

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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.

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Pura Noche Latina at Butterfly Restaurant, San Francisco

The South American style monthly party!!

Second Fridays of every month at

Butterfly Restaurant

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This time celebrating DJ Nica’s B-day!
DJ Gota Fria
DJ Juan Data

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The best South American hits…
Salsa, merengue, cumbia, cuarteto, reggaeton, brazilian, rock & pop en español, and much more!

The most fun and energetic parties / The friendliest crowd / An unpretentious atmosphere…

Special drinks all night

Come make new friends or have fun with the old ones!! Either way, you will not regret it!

Don’t forget to RSVP now at www.latinfusionsf.com for a discounted entry… and tell your friends.

And, if you are a Scorpio celebrate your birthday with us… Contact us to get complimentary entrance for your guests!

See you all there!!

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Where: Butterfly Restaurant – Pier 33 The Embarcadero @ Bay St, San Francisco, CA
When: Friday, November 14th – 10PM – 2AM
Cover:
w/RSVP and in by 11PM -Ladies Free / Men $10
All others: Ladies $10 / Men $15

Dress code enforced: dress to impress

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Orquesta Bakan LIVE at Roccapulco Supper Club, San Francisco

Orquesta Bakan LIVE

Friday November 14th, 2008

Roccapulco Supper Club
3140 Mission Street
San Francisco, CA 94110
Tel. 415.648.6611

—Salsa Lesson at 8:30pm with Ava & Rodolfo—

—Band Plays at 10:00pm—

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

About Orquesta Bakan:

The very meaning of Bakan is Festival, Carnival…. and Fiesta, which is shown in their style of music and presentation.

Basically if you’re hot, you are Bakan! Bakan is a full powerful Orchestra which features the Tropical and Latin Spirit that the Bay Area and beyond has come to know and love.

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, Victor “Cafe” August and Fernando “Nando” Wilkins. On Trumpets, Tom Bertetta and John Ruff. On Bari Sax, Peter Cornell, and on Trombones Doug Beavers, and Mike Rinta. Christian Tumalan on Piano, and Carlos Ramirez on Electric Bass.

Eric Mendez on Timbales, Sean Zuniga on Congas, and Director Jose Guaman on Bongos/Vocals. Each member brings the flavor of his country ranging from Puerto Rico, Panama, Ecuador, El Salvador, Mexico, Chile, and the USA.

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Latin Fever Fridays, The Beat Dance Studio, Berkeley

Latin Fever Fridays is back with another

LIVE BAND!!!!!

Friday, November 14, 2008 at 8:45pm

The Beat Dance Studio
2560 9th Street
Berekeley, CA

LIVE BAND: Gary Flores & Descarga Caliente

Afinkao and Kanadonga debut their new routines!!!!!

DJ: El De La Clave

— Friday, November 14th, 2008—

—(Free Lesson from 8:45pm to 9:45pm)—

—Band starts @ 10:30pm—

PLENTY OF FREE PARKING!!!!

About Gary Flores:

A native of San Francisco, California. Born and raised in the Excelsior District (Outer Mission District). I started playing the Trumpet in 1972 at the age of 19. In 1973, I joined a neighborhood Latin Rock band called Café. In 1974, I joined the great Ritmo 74, which was a very serious and organized band. Ritmo 74 played at all the Big Salsa Shows in the Bay Area featuring the greatest latin bands from New York and Puerto Rico. We performed with Willie Colon with Hector LaVoe, Grand Combo, Bobby Valentine, Ismael Quintana, Ismael Miranda, Eddie Palmieri with Lalo Rodriguez, Papo Lucca and Sonora Poncena, Larry Harlow, Johnny Pacheco,Celia Cruz, Cheo Feliciano and many others. In 1976, I started a new band called Salsa Caliente. In 1982 I moved to playing piano with the group. Salsa Caliente performed together for about twenty years and was considered the best Salsa Group in the Bay Area; unfortunately to my regret, we never recorded. Many great Musicians came through the Salsa Caliente such as Richard Kermode (Janis Joplin, Malo, Santana), and Luis Gasca (Santana, Malo, Maynard Ferguson, Mongo Santamaria Woody Herman and many others.) Many great local musicians came in and out of Salsa Caliente and are successful band leaders of their own now. After Salsa Caliente, I started a latin jazz group called “Caliente 2000″ where I enjoyed the freedom, individuality and creativity of improvising with this group. The musicians are featured which was very refreshing after backing up singers all the time and the group was smaller. I always loved the Great Jazz Musicians who mastered their instruments and improvised so well like Freddie Hubbard, Woody Shaw, Miles Davis, Herbie Hancock, McCoy Tyner, and Dexter Gordon to name a few. So I am attempting to following that path, but with a Latin feel. My major musical influences besides the names just mentioned have been Luis Gasca, Luis “Perico” Ortiz, Richard Kermode, Papo Lucca and many more.

See more details and RSVP on Underground Mambo:
http://undergroundmambo.com

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AVANCE LIVE at Jelly’s Havana Cafe, San Francisco

Avance Performing LIVE at Jelly’s

Sunday, November 9th 2008

——Cover: $10.00 / Doors open at 4:00pm / Band Plays at 5:00pm——-

Jelly’s Havana Cafe

295 Terry Francois Blvd.,  | Pier 50, San Francisco, CA 94158 | 415-495-3099

About Avance:

Led by Carlos Santana percussionist/musical director Karl Perazzo and co-founder/vocalist Armando Cordoba, and featuring four electrifying bilingual singers, a sizzling horn section and one of the best rhythm sections on the West Coast, Avance delivers a new and unique sound that crosses language barriers and ignites the dance floor. Hailing from Central America, vocalists Luis Morales, Jeff Cordoba, Jimmy Flores and Armando Cordoba bring their own individual style, enriching each song with its own personality. Their rich vocals and exhilarating dance show leave all audiences wanting more! Avance’s musical productions combine and fuse all different styles of salsa including Puerto Rican, Cuban and Colombian. Add R&B and pop to the mix, and you’ve got yourself a group with diversity and innovation, yet familiar to the ear and, more importantly, to the soul.

When you experience Avance you’re guaranteed three things: sizzle, style and, most of all, swing!

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Pura Noche Latina - Noche Sudamericana at Butterfly Restaurant, S.F.!

The South American Style Monthly Party!!

Second Friday of every month!!

Friday November 14th, 2008

Butterfly Restaurant
Pier 33, The Embarcadero @ Bay St.
San Francisco, CA 94111

This time celebrating DJ Nica’s B-day!

DJ Gota Fria
DJ Juan Data

The best South American hits…
Salsa, merengue, cumbia, cuarteto, reggaeton, brazilian, rock & pop en español, and much more!

The most fun and energetic parties / The friendliest crowd / An unpretentious atmosphere / Special drinks all night

Come make new friends or have fun with the old ones!! Either way, you will not regret it!

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Avance LIVE at Cafe Cocomo, November 6th 2008

Avance LIVE at Cafe Cocomo

Thursday November 6th, 2008

Cafe Cocomo

650 INDIANA STREET, SAN FRANCISCO, CA. 415-410-4735

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Salsa Lesson by “Salsa by Jake” at 8:00pm

DJ Fab Fred at 9:00pm

Avance plays at 10:00pm

Cover $12.00

21 and Over

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About Avance:

Avance Originates and consists of the hottest and newest talents the San Francisco Bay Area has come to know. Four electrifying, bilingual singers, a sizzling horn section, and one of the best rhythm sections on the West Coast. You put this all together and you get a new and unique sound that crosses the language barrier: Spanish and English. Leading the group is Carlos Santana percussionist, Karl Perazzo, and Co-Founder/Vocalist Armando Cordoba.

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Conjunto Karabali LIVE at Jelly’s Havana Cafe, San Francisco

Karabali LIVE at Jellys’ Havana Cafe

Sunday October 26th, 2008

Jelly’s Havana Cafe
295 Terry Francois St
San Francisco, CA 94158
(415) 495-3099

4:00pm / Cover: $10.00

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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Orquesta America LIVE at the Ramp, San Francisco

Eric Rangel y Su Orquesta America LIVE!!

Saturday, October 25th 2008

The Ramp
855 Terry Francois St
San Francisco, CA 94158
(415) 621-2378

Free Cover before 4:30 / Cover $10.00 after 4:30

About Eric Rangel y Su Orquesta America:

After many years of recording and performing with some of the best Latin bands on the West Coast, Eric Rangel decided to venture out and in May 1997 he started Orquesta America.

He has assembled some of the Bay Area’s finest musical talent.

His list of musicians are second to none, with vocalists such as Cuba’s own Ramon “Monchy” Esteves with over 100 recordings under his belt, also brother (recording artist) Rick Rangel better known for his work with classic Charanga bands such as Tipica Cienfuegos & Orquesta Batachanga.

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Edgardo & Candela “Celebrando 20 Anos” CD Release Party! Yoshi’s San Francisco

Pan Caliente Records and Yoshi’s Present:

Edgardo & Candela “Celebrando 20 Anos”

CD Release Party!

Tuesday, October 28th 2008, at Yoshi’s, San Francisco

Yoshi’s SF

1330 Fillmore St. @ Eddy

San Francisco, CA

Shows: 8:00pm ($16) and 10:00pm ($10)

Buy Tickets for the 10pm show before October 27th

and get $3.00 off our new CD!

“Candela”: Jeff Cressman, Sandy Cressman, Julio Areas, Bob Karty, David Belove, Abel Figueroa, Marty Wehner, Omar Ledezma and Edgardo Cambon.

Plus special guests: Jason McGuire, Seth Asarnow; “LaTiDo”: Juan Ceballos, Camilo Landau,  Steve Senft. Tango dancers: Ramina & Marcelo. Flamenco dancers: Fanny Ara, Melissa Cruz, Kerensa DeMars.  Urugrayan Candombe drummers: Walter Gonzales, Jorge Dominquez, Natalia Bernal, members of Las Bomberas de la Bahia, and many surprise guests.

Tuesday, October 28, at Yoshi’s San Francisco

1330 Fillmore St. at Eddy San Francisco

Shows: 8:00pm ($16) and 10:00pm ($10)

Open Dance Floor + All Ages Welcome!

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Columbian Artists Jorge Celedon & Jimmy Zambrano LIVE at Roccapulco!!

Jorge Celedon & Jimmy Zambrano at Roccapulco

Friday October 17th, 2008

Roccapulco Supper Club

3140 MIssion Street | San Francisco, CA | Tel. 415.648.6611

About Jorge Celedon:

Jorge Celedón also known as Jorgito Celedon (born March 4, 1968 in Villanueva, La Guajira) is a Colombian musician, singer of vallenato music. Celedón was one of the backup singers for the vallenato group Binomio de Oro de America who joined after the death of Rafael Orozco Maestre. In 1998, he decided to create his own vallenato group and teamed with accordionist Jimmy Zambrano.

Purchase Tickets Here!!

Me Vio Llorar

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Come See Julio Bravo at the Ramp, Saturday October 4th

Julio Bravo LIVE!!

Saturday, October 4th, 2008

The Ramp Bar & Restaurant
855 Terry Francois St.
San Francisco, CA
Phone: 415-621-2378

Brunch Saturday 9am-4:30pm

Patio Grill 5-8pm

Band Starts at 5pm

Cover:

FREE before 4:30pm | $10 after 4:30pm

About Julio Bravo:

Julio Bravo was born in Lima, Peru.
He demonstrated his passion for the arts at a very early age appearing on children’s television programs,
school plays and several theatrical productions.

Julio arrived in the United States in 1989 with high musical aspirations and began performing with “Trio Los Chalanes,” becoming increasingly popular within the Latin American community, particularly the Peruvian community.

In 1991 Julio appeared on the television show “Buscando Estrellas” -the Latin version of Star Search- making it to the finals and giving him a tremendous amount of exposure and opportunities.  Julio joined Orquesta Internacional in 1992, performed regularly throughout Northern California gaining individual notoriety and was increasingly in demand as the featured act.

In 1994, Julio decided to assemble his own orchestra, Salsabor.
Based in San Francisco, California, Julio Bravo started recruiting
talented musicians and securing bookings for the band at local
nightclubs and private venues.

Julio has recorded two Peruvian music albums: “Jarana Peruana” and “Cerca de Ti” and is currently working  on his first salsa CD featuring his original compositions.  Julio’s unique interpretations and distinctive style are the band’s trademarks.

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This Sunday at Jelly’s, Anthony Blea y su Charanga

Anthony Blea y Su Charanga LIVE

Sunday October 5th, 2008

Jelly’s Havana Cafe

295 TERRY FRANCOIS BLVD. | PIER 50, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94158 | 415.495.3099

Cover: $10.00

Doors Open at 4:00pm

Band Starts at 5:00pm

This is a 21 and over venue

Playing the best of Merengue, Cha-Cha-Cha, Bachata, and Salsa; KPFA’s DJ Luis Medina

About Anthony Blea y su Charanga:

Combining the traditional Charanga instrumentation (violin, flute) with a driving horn section, Anthony Blea y su Charanga will satisy 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 iscrutable 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 montrous 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!!

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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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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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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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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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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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