Danzon comes from the words Danza and Son, two other dance styles) Danzon is a dance that is tipically seen to be derived from the African Antigua regions, and originated during the XVII century and derives from 'son cubano'. Son Cubano was originally danced by the Africans of Cabo Verde in their parties and bembés. In time, it gained much popularity in the rest of the Antigua region through the many danzoneras (dance parties dedicated to danzon). During the XIX century it was also incorporated into symphonic works of various composers.
It's almost time to party!! As you all know, the Ritmos Latinos end of
the year party is on Saturday, May 2nd at the Chinese Cultural Center from 7-11 PM.
There will be a catered dinner, live salsa band, performances, raffle prizes,
tons of dancing and lots of fun, so make sure you are there!
If you are a Ritmos Latinos member and have paid your membership fee this
semester, this event is completely free to you. All that we ask you to do is
Continuing with the best AZSalsa.net's tradition to celebrate one more year of influencing the growth of salsa in Phoenix, this year edition of the AZ Salsa Festival will feature a special live salsa concert with the international renowned Tito Rojas direct from Puerto Rico, the oficial CD release party of the Phoenix's hottest Jaleo Band, finest salsa DJs, a spectacular dance show, and new surprises that are being added!
For those of you who were not able to go the the 3 band concert at the Rialto Theater to see Sergio Mendoza Y La Orkesta, here's another opportunity to see them live. Y La Orkesta will be the opening show for Ozomatli.
This is a video from an Emmy-award winning commercial which is shown in a super cool television station, MegaTV (channel 405 on Comcast). I highly recommend this channel to all latin music enthusiasts. The host of the show is Alexis Valdés. He is one of the best Cuban actors and played an important character in "Salsa", one of the most authentic French movies about salsa music and dance.
This was a great concert by one of Tucson's newest bands. Y La Orkesta is directed by Sergio Mendoza. Great to see and hear Perez Prado's Mambo being revived here in Tucson.
I do it every weekend and even sometimes during the work week. It is public knowledge I will be doing this whenever and wherever I can. People know this is the love of my life. I am talking about SALSA! You see, everyone might know what my passion is, but they do not understand it. I will tell each and every one of you- why salsa??
