This FREE, downtown Tucson festival is a celebration of authentic cultural foods and the living traditional arts of Southern Arizona's folk and ethnic communities. Over 100,000 people will attend the event this year. Be part of the excitement!
Performances, folk artists, food and cultural heritage demonstrators will delight everyone. A "NEW" Festival Marketplace will feature handmade folk art demonstrations and the artists will offer their crafts for sale. Practisioners of Martial Arts, Healing Arts and Traditional Fashions will be part of the event. A Lowrider Car Show, Corrido Contest, global games and sports top it off.
Ritmos Latinos and Salsón will perform at this event.
Celebrate the high-voltage, Afro-Caribbean sounds that made Tito Puente “El Rey,” – the undisputed King of Latin music. Hot horn arrangements soar over irresistible, hard-driving, Latin polyrhythms as Tito Puente, Jr. celebrates his father’s legacy of mambo, merengue, salsa and cha-cha-cha classics and introduces a few new favorites with a contemporary flair. Tito Puente influenced generations of musicians with the conga- and timbale-driven tempos and spicy charm of his arrangements. His animated performance style lives on in his son's infectious showmanship, as he and his orchestra transport the audience to a festive evening in the tropics.
VOCES is an innovative series that showcases the best Latino films. Each week, VOCES journeys deep into the heart and soul of Latino culture to present an eclectic mix of compelling documentaries and exciting musical specials that celebrate the rich variety of the Latino-American experience. With a commitment to feeding the imagination and curiosity of all Americans, these informative and inspirational stories give voice to millions of Latinos living in the United States. Acclaimed actor Edward James Olmos (American Family) introduces each film.
Posted Thu, 24/09/2009 - 2:31pm by Salsa Soulseros
Oct 4 2009 1:00 pm
On Sunday, October 4th, enjoy 4 hours of instruction and the positive energy of Alejandro Rey, a premier Bachatero from the Los Angeles area!
Schedule: Sunday, October 4th
1-2 pm Crazy Merengue!: The title speaks for itself! New merengue music and dance moves that are a guaranteed hit! Learn the latest individual moves, partnering techniques and combinations.
2:10-3:10 pm, Basic Bachata Fundamentals: Beginner Level, Introducing footwork, 3-step turns, posture, partner connection, resistance and tension and an overall understanding of modern Bachata music and dance.
What: Rumba and Son Workshop When: Saturday, October 10th
Rumba workshop - 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM
Son workshop - 1:45 PM to 3:15 PM Where: The ArtFare ( 55 N. 6th Ave. ) Price: $15 per class
Hispanic Heritage Celebration. Live bands, Food from various Latin Countries (Colombia, Peru, Venezuela, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Republica Dominicana, El Salvador, Honduras, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Ecuador) all in one place. Event is all ages kids under 12 FREE adults $10
11AM-7PM
7333 W. Thomas Rd. Phoenix, AZ 85033
For more info email us at mangu_az@hotmail
Indie-Mambo is a great characterization for the twelve plus members band Y La Orkesta. Originally from Tucson, Arizona Y La Orkesta’s members are primarily from two local bands The Jons and Seven to Blue. Y La Orkesta slam dunk the resurrection of Perez Prado’s sound, Sergio’s greatest influence that fearlessly created Mambo by combining traditional Cuban rhythms with the swing of American Jazz, and Big Band harmonic sophistications. Unlike revival Mambo from the 1990’s, Y La Orkesta maintains their influence from 1940’s and 1950’s Jazz by utilizing tight percussion and high register trumpets. Deftly, Sergio Mendoza masters the fevered complexities of Mambo to infuse it with the jangly funkiness of modern rock.
celebrates his father’s legacy of mambo, merengue, salsa and cha-cha-cha classics and introduces a few new favorites with a contemporary flair. Tito Puente influenced generations of musicians with the conga- and timbale-driven tempos and spicy charm of his arrangements. His animated performance style lives on in his son's infectious showmanship, as he and his orchestra transport the audience to a festive evening in the tropics.
Tucson, Arizona Y La Orkesta’s members are primarily from two local bands The Jons and Seven to Blue. Y La Orkesta slam dunk the resurrection of Perez Prado’s sound, Sergio’s greatest influence that fearlessly created Mambo by combining traditional Cuban rhythms with the swing of American Jazz, and Big Band harmonic sophistications. Unlike revival Mambo from the 1990’s, Y La Orkesta maintains their influence from 1940’s and 1950’s Jazz by utilizing tight percussion and high register trumpets. Deftly, Sergio Mendoza masters the fevered complexities of Mambo to infuse it with the jangly funkiness of modern rock.