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Beat, feet, heat up Long's ParkThe stormy weather wasn't exactly ideal, but the music emanating from Long's Park Sunday night was nothing short of "muy caliente." "It doesn't get much hotter than this," trombonist Jimmy Bosch, who took the ...
Source : topix.net | 22-Jul-2008 19:48
WILLIE 'PERKS' UP
Salsa legend Willie Colon is singing a happy tune these days since he got to keep his official parking placard while scores of others were yanked this year in City Hall's crackdown, The Post has learned.
Source : topix.net | 20-Jul-2008 19:47
Small bites: Feeding the hungry in Hugo
So many people are moving to Hugo it's actually sprouting a dining scene. Until recently, eating out in this tiny 'burb generally meant pizza or dive bars.
Source : topix.net | 18-Jul-2008 19:36
D'Leon proves you're never too old to dance
"I'M 65," announced Oscar D'Leon, gyrating in a circle. "Do some aerobics with me!" Age and three heart attacks have not wearied El Leon de la Salsa, who bounced around in front of his 18-piece orchestra like a ...
Source : topix.net | 16-Jul-2008 19:25
Last Night: Juan Luis Guerra at the American Airlines Arena
Roaring airplanes - on dual screens - and luggage towing flight attendants on stage, albeit uninspiring production tools, were clear indicators that Juan Luis Guerra could not be far behind.
Source : topix.net | 14-Jul-2008 19:15
Thalberg Was MGM's Boy Wonder
Irving Thalberg was a filmmaker's dream of a producer. He worked long hours making sure every shot of his productions worked to serve the film's story, often causing other obligations such as meetings with ...
Source : topix.net | 13-Jul-2008 05:18
Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival
Tickets start at $22 for open seating tiers and range in options up to the premier reserved seating section from $67. Online Tickets: http://www.laketahoeshakespeare.com Description: The Festival's in-house ...
Source : topix.net | 11-Jul-2008 05:16
The 2008 Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival endeavors its most ambitious playbill yet
The murderous Richard III utters these words in his most foul plot to take the throne of England.
Source : topix.net | 10-Jul-2008 05:16
Big changes for Tahoe's Shakespeare Festival
When the 36th season of the Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival opens Thursday, audiences can view the work of a new in-house directorial and artistic team.
Source : topix.net | 08-Jul-2008 05:15
Where to find freshly made aguas frescas
A mix and mash of agua fresca outlets to quench your thirst Finding freshly made aguas frescas isn't as easy as it used to be -- many restaurants now use commercial powders and mixes.
Source : topix.net | 06-Jul-2008 05:03
The Benjamin Franklin Parkway was shut down for a day long pre-4th of July fiesta.
Independence Day may only be one day away, but that does not mean the party can't start early.
Source : topix.net | 04-Jul-2008 05:03
Festival Salutes Puerto Ricans
Sunday's Puerto Rican heritage festival had all the ingredients of a Latin celebration in late June: Salsa and meringue music; favorite foods, such as empanadas and arepas; vendors selling bracelets, T-shirts ...
Source : topix.net | 02-Jul-2008 04:54
Gilberto Santa Rosa to make Middletown appearance
El romantico Gilberto Santa Rosa will meet and greet fans July 2 at the Verizon Wireless store, 61 Orange Plaza Lane in Middletown.
Source : topix.net | 30-Jun-2008 04:37
Grupo Fantasma's Latin funk is catchy, and catching on
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Source : topix.net | 28-Jun-2008 04:20
Kliman Online - Tuesday, June 24 at 11 AM
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Source : topix.net | 26-Jun-2008 04:00
Gilberto Santa Rosa and Oscar Oscar D'Le n to perform at Hard Rock Live in South Florida
Gilberto Santa Rosa will stop in South Florida for a concert with the salsa legend Oscar D'Leon. Sun-Sentinel.com 12:17 PM EDT, June 17, 2008 Popular Puerto Rican vocalist Gilberto Santa Rosa and Venezuelan ...
Source : topix.net | 24-Jun-2008 03:55
Latin Notes: Enjoy a fresh serving of boy band Menudo
Making menudo is never this pretty. But the Latino boy band brand name that launched Ricky Martin into the stratosphere is back.
Source : topix.net | 22-Jun-2008 03:45
French filmmaker Jean Delannoy dies at age 100; won top Cannes prize
Classic French filmmaker Jean Delannoy, who adapted novels by Victor Hugo and Andre Gide and won the Cannes Film Festival's top prize in 1946, has died at age 100, officials said Thursday.
Source : topix.net | 20-Jun-2008 03:42
Friends and family remember media mogul Alarcon
Father Alberto Cutie, a celebrity in his own right with Spanish-language talk shows and radio programs, led the Roman Catholic mass at the Church of the Little Flower in the Miami suburb of Coral Gables.
Source : topix.net | 19-Jun-2008 04:44
LatiNOLA Votes! at Gilberto Santa Rosa show
Lucas Diaz and Giovanni Vargas with LatiNOLA Votes! at Giberto Santa Rosa concert held at the Sheraton Hotel on June 13 in New Orleans.
Source : topix.net | 19-Jun-2008 00:12
Music on the Half Shell begins Tuesday
Music on the Half Shell, Roseburg's free summer concert series, will kick off Tuesday with Puerto Rican rhythms from Gary Nunez and Plena Libre at 7 p.m. at the Nichols Band Shell in Stewart Park.
Source : topix.net | 17-Jun-2008 00:11
Noted Latin jazz saxophonist victim of Levittown fire
Before the height of the New York City salsa music explosion, Raymond Sambolin was there, saxophone in hand.
Source : topix.net | 15-Jun-2008 00:02
Dynaco & Powered JBL Vertec Line Arrays Rock Caracas With Marc Anthony
Demonstrating the continued international success of JBL VERTEC line arrays, Corporacion Dynaco C.A. recently provided sound reinforcement for an outdoor concert in Venezuela featuring Marc Anthony .
Source : topix.net | 12-Jun-2008 23:45
The Motherland Influence: The Motherland Influence: June 8, 2008
Hosted by Charles Williams and David Noyes Producer: Motherland Influence Summary: Two hours of African, Latin and Caribbean music.
Source : topix.net | 10-Jun-2008 23:39
Lol - Latin Out Loud
If you like your salsa just like your vino vintage and bursting with hidden notes then help Ponce native Cheo Feliciano celebrate 50 years in the music biz.
Source : topix.net | 08-Jun-2008 23:38
Puerto Rican Day Parade expected to be largest ever
Get ready to party New York City! Fifth Avenue will be festooned with Puerto Rican flags and rocked by salsa beats on Sunday when the 51st National Puerto Rican Parade gets rolling.
Source : topix.net | 06-Jun-2008 23:24
Salsa On The Square Draws A Crowd
Web produced by: Neil Relyea After a hot, hard day at work, lots of downtown workers headed to Fountain Square to let off some steam.
Source : topix.net | 06-Jun-2008 18:54
Domingo Quinones y orquesta
Date: Wednesday, June 4th Time: 7:00pm Location: Wagner Park, Battery Park Ciy Cost: Free " Domingo Quinones is considered to be one of the most complete singers in the contemporary salsa scene.
Source : topix.net | 06-Jun-2008 06:04
Lavoe, a victim of his own success
BORN in 1946 in Ponce, Puerto Rico, Hector Lavoe - Hector Juan Perez Martinez - came from a musical family.
Source : topix.net | 04-Jun-2008 06:02
A one-sided tribute
Jennifer Lopez hogs the limelight in this biopic about Latino singer Hector Lavoe, writes PHILLIP ALTBEKER EL CANTANTE tells the mostly true story of the rise and fall of Hector Lavoe, the Puerto Rican singer ...
Source : topix.net | 02-Jun-2008 05:43
Salsa star Manuelle makes his move with own label
Victor Manuelle, one of salsa music's brightest contemporary stars, is the first to admit that his way is not for everyone.
Source : topix.net | 31-May-2008 05:38
Chat with Leon Ichaso
The gritty story of the late Hector Lavoe, the tortured artist and relentless junkie who died of Aids in 1993 at age 46, hit theatres in the US last weekend in the form of El Cantante, a new biopic starring ...
Source : topix.net | 31-May-2008 01:20
Marc Anthony announcing concert series
Salsa star Marc Anthony will announce the third edition of the Juntos en Concierto concert series, slated to kick off in July.
Source : topix.net | 29-May-2008 01:16
Setlist, 24 May 2008
Saturday May 24th 2008, 9:56 am Filed under: Setlist This week's show was all about grooooove, with standout tracks from the most excellent new Fania remix album, "I Like It Like That." I think we may have a ...
Source : topix.net | 27-May-2008 01:02
CD/Download Release: Steve Kroon's Third Solo Album, el Mas Alla
After three decades of lending his remarkable percussive skills to dozens of the most popular pop music, R&B and jazz artists of our time as a key participant on hundreds of recordings and in concert settings ...
Source : topix.net | 25-May-2008 00:43
DeYoung's 'Hunchback' sounds great
A priest struggling to suppress his sinful desires. An army captain hungry for one last encounter before heading to war.
Source : topix.net | 23-May-2008 00:36
The Motherland Influence: The Motherland Influence May 18, 2008
Notes: 1)Mose "Fan Fan" "Hello Hello" this program's theme song from the CD "Hello Hello" Stern's Africa 2)Sam Mangwana & Tiers Monde "Fatimata" from the LP "Fatimata / Capita General" ASL 3)Maestro King Kiki ...
Source : topix.net | 21-May-2008 00:20
Dennis DeYoung, 'Hunchback' at Bailiwick Repertory Theatre
Dennis DeYoung was once the frontman of the most popular band in America. In 1980, when Styx had multiple albums high on the Billboard charts and played live for more than 1.2 million fans, a Gallup poll made ...
Source : topix.net | 19-May-2008 00:20
ASCAP to honor Victor Manuelle and Black Guayaba
The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers was set to honor Salsa king Victor Manuelle and the rock group Black Guayaba Friday at its 16th Annual Latin Music Awards. via The Florida Times-Union
Source : topix.net | 17-May-2008 00:00
Singer on the march
"I have been singing since I was 3. Had my first live performance when I was 7. Started acting professionally at 15. Got a record deal after graduation at 18."
Musician/actor Ronny Mercedes pauses for some reflection at Inwood Park. He'll perform on Sunday. via New York Daily News
Source : topix.net | 16-May-2008 13:28
El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico: You have got to dip into this salsa | Seattle Times Newspaper
El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico: You have got to dip into this salsa Seattle Times Newspaper Comprehensive, Trusted & Relevant - HispanicTips has 38,108 stories. via Latin Music News
Source : topix.net | 14-May-2008 13:14
FESTIVAL: Latin Jazz Festival at the Greek
Hot Week for Latin Lovers/ Latin Jazz Festival 2008 at the Greek, plus spicy fare at Catalina, Jazz Bakery Saturday night at the Greek Theater brings something called the Los Angeles Latin Jazz Festival 2008, ... via All About Jazz
Source : topix.net | 12-May-2008 13:12
El Gran Combo: You have got to dip into this salsa
"I wash my hands of that problem."
El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico has more than 50 albums, and their irresistible mix for dancing or listening has won fans all over the world. via The Seattle Times
Source : topix.net | 10-May-2008 12:52
Salsa star Willy Chirino strikes out on his own
"It's what remains for other generations to listen to. The true purpose of an artist is to become immortal through his work."
For many years, Willy Chirino was a musical artist with a defined regional base, signed to a major multinational label. via XtraMSN Real Estate
Source : topix.net | 08-May-2008 12:47
Cypress Gardens spices up with Latin Fest
"We want to let them know we're here"
Published: Friday, May 2, 2008 at 6:01 a.m. Last Modified: Friday, May 2, 2008 at 11:56 a.m. Provided by Cypress Gardens Cypress Gardens will serve up mariachi bands, Hispanic food and fun during Latin Fest ... via News Chief
Source : topix.net | 06-May-2008 12:44
Puerto Rican Day Parade honors Dennis Rivera
"I'm the daughter of a sugar cane worker in Puerto Rico "
National Puerto Rican Day Parade's chairwoman Madelyn Lugo and Dennis Rivera. Labor leader Dennis Rivera will be the National Grand Marshall of this year's National Puerto Rican Day Parade, which will take ... via NY Daily News
Source : topix.net | 04-May-2008 12:29