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NOVEMBER 2011 ISSUE

SERENATA DE LOS ANDES: THE MAGIC OF PERU GREATNESSFROM PERUVIAN ANDES HEIGHTS ARRIVES IN NYC,NOVEMBER 10th, 8 PM AT FREDERICK P. ROSE HALL,HOME OF JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER

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Serenata de los Andes, the ensemble created and conducted by saxophonist, composer andmusical director, Jean Pierre Magnet, and produced by Parro Producciones, will performSerenata de los Andes: The Magic of Peru, on November 10th, 8 pm, at Frederick P. Rose Hall,Home of Jazz at Lincoln Center. For the first time, New Yorkers will have the opportunity to enjoythe versatility and beauty of Andean music. Magnet offers a repertoire of songs with his ownunique sound and a vibrant music execution, promising a sonic journey where the most beautifullandscapes of the Andes of Peru are shaped by the freshness and freedom of jazz improvisation.

Never before have 22 musicians united to present Andean music to New Yorkers, "Serenata delos Andes, the most transcendental project of my entire life, started in 2006 with the recording ofthe first studio CD and today, after 5 years of perfecting the show, it is ready to perform atLincoln Center. I feel privileged to have this opportunity in my career and of taking the sounds ofthe Andes of Peru to such an emblematic auditorium," said Jean Pierre Magnet. This ambitiousproject is supported by the best percussionist of Latin rhythms, Alex Acuña, recognized as "MostValuable Player" by the National Academy of Recordings Arts and Sciences (NARAS) andthree-time Grammy nominee, who joins with Magnet to show the world the richness of Andeanmusic, brought to the highest standard never seen before. Serenata de los Andes is a blend ofinstruments perfectly arranged in sections reuniting several regional music styles of thehighlands of Peru. Seven saxophones emulating the sounds of Mantaro Valley, five panpipesdialoguing with the wind of the highlands, six violins as a unique Andean symphony element, themelancholic Andean harp, the guitar and charango and the percussion, are the elements thatconfer each song's solidness and strength of the Peruvian Andes. Serenata de los Andes goesfurther beyond being a mere concert, aiming integration of ages, races, beliefs and traditionsthrough music and embracing diversity. Thus, we find violinists from the National Conservatory ofMusic playing together with Gilder Castro, renowned Andean violinist in the strings section.Luciano Quispe, virtuoso of the Andean harp and, for many the best harp instrumentalist of Peru,is in addition a composer of beautiful "huaynos". The saxophone section gathers together youngmusicians from different music trends, and on the guitar, Oscar Cavero, is a musician ofimpressive versatility who has accompanied the greatest Peruvian artists. This event is beingpresented by Absolutely Live Entertainment, the NYC-based music and event productioncompany owned by industry veteran Danny Melnick.

ALE has produced tours, festivals, concerts and special events worldwide since 2007. Upcomingevents include the Freihofer's Saratoga Jazz Festival, which will celebrate its 35th anniversaryon June 30 & July 1, 2012, the official "A Night in Treme" tour and, this fall, the reunion of PeeWee Ellis, Fred Wesley and Maceo Parker at Town Hall on Oct. 6, and theWainwright/McGarrigle Family Christmas Show, "A Not So Silent Night," at Town Hall onDec. 15.

More information can be found at absolutelylive.net andfacebook.com/AbsolutelyLiveEntertainment.

What: Serenata de los Andes: The Magic of Peru Where: Frederick P. Rose Hall at LincolnCenter, Broadway at 60th Street, New York City. When: November 10, 2011, 8:00 p.m. Tickets:


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Tickets range from $35 to $125, depending on seat location.

CenterCharge at 212-721-6500Jazz at Lincoln Center: www.jalc.orgBox Office: Broadway at 60th St. Monday–Saturday 10 am–6 pm, Sunday noon–6 pm

Website: www.serenatadelosandes.com.

CARLINHOS PANDEIRO DE OURO ACCEPTS 2011 NEANATIONAL HERITAGE FELLOWSHIP AWARD

Carlinhos Pandeiro de Ouro, a frame drum player from Los Angeles, California, accepts his 2011NEA National Heritage Fellowship award, the nation's highest honor in the folk and traditionalarts, from National Endowment for the Arts Chairman Rocco Landesman at an awards ceremonyat the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center on September 21, 2011. At the ceremony, Rocco Landesmansaid, "A master of Brazilian carnival traditions cultivated by the Samba schools of Rio deJaneiro, Carlinhos Pandeiro de Ouro is a teacher of percussion skills on the pandeiro, a


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tambourine-like instrument. He is recognized in both Brazil and the United States as the King ofthe Tambourine." Photo by Tom Pich.

The 2011 NEA National Heritage Fellowships Concert will take place on Friday, September 23,2011 at 8:00 p.m. at the Music Center at Strathmore in Bethesda, Maryland. Liz Stark, NEAPublic Affairs, 202-682-5744.

BRONX MUSIC HERITAGE CENTER PRESENTS FREEPERFORMANCE BY LIVING LEGENDS AND BRONX MUSICLEGEND GILBERTO "PULPO" COLON, JR.

The Women's Housing and Economic Development Corporation's (WHEDco) Bronx MusicHeritage Center proudly continues its music series with a celebration of living music legendGilberto "Pulpo" Colón, Jr. This series is co-sponsored by the Pregones Theater and the HostosCenter for Arts and Culture.

November 19, 2011, Gilberto "Pulpo" Colón, Jr. at the Longwood Gallery: Born on December 8,1953 in New York City to Puerto Rican parents, Colón was exposed early on to Latino poetryand classical Latino music. Having been reared in the Bronx before Latino population hit fullswing was a plus as the diverse ethnicity of the neighborhood played an integral part in thedevelopment of his musical appreciation. His parent's strong sense of appreciation of their rootsis what kept Colón leaning towards Latin music, while his contemporaries were shifting towardsmusic more indigenous to that generation. Pulpo Colón became a pianist, arranger and musical


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director, who was at the epicenter of salsa's Golden Age, recording and performing with some ofthe biggest bands in the business, including the Big Three: Tito Puente, Tito Rodríguez andMachito. Please join us to celebrate a Bronx music legend with a free live performance at theHostos Center for Arts and Culture, 450 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY 10451. For free tickets,contact 718.518.6700 or go to www.hostos.cuny.edu/culturearts.

Additional attraction: The Bronx Cultural Trolley will be available on November 19th to take ouraudiences to other cultural venues. Please contact Phil Cardone, [email protected] or LeendaBonilla, [email protected] for more information. Cultural Trolley will run from 5:30pm 8:30pmon October 5th and 12 pm to 5 pm on Saturday, November 19th.

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Join Puerto Rican Folkloric Dance this December as we debut our 8th bilingual musical (English,Spanish), another original story by PRFDance Director Ana Maria Tekina-eiru' Maynard, writtenin her unmistakable style filled with joy, adventure, and magic that will return our audience togreat moments of Puerto Rico's historic and baseball past!

This year's live music and dance production is in collaboration with Rupert Reyes, Director ofTeatro Vivo, and baseball expert Edwin Baez!We will also like to thank author Jeff Katz who provided early direction in our half-year research


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effort on the mainland and in Boriken!As each year Sembrando Herencia will plant a heritage for the new generation, and will give ourperforming arts students a real-theatre, Broadway-like musical experience with our PRFDanceperforming company.

We're moving up in the world! This year's performance will take place at the Rollins Theatre atthe Long Center for the Performing Arts. Stay tuned for more details. Sembrando Herencia will besponsored in part by The City of Austin through the Cultural Arts Division, The TexasCommission on the Arts, IBM Corporation, Ruta Maya Coffee, Target, and Fiesta Mart.

Dr. Ana Maria Tekina-eiru' Maynard, Founding DirectorPuerto Rican Folkloric Dance & Cultural CenterCenter Location: 701 Tillery Street, Austin TX 78702Mailing Address: 15228 Quiet Pond Court, Austin TX 78728www.prfdance.org

5TH ANNUAL FESTIVAL DEL CUATROCalifornia


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The Cuatro is the national instrument of Puerto Rico. It belongs to the Lute family ofChordophones (or string instruments). However, very little is known about the exact origin of thePuerto Rican Cuatro. Most experts believe that the Cuatro has existed on the island in one formor another for about 400 years.

The Spanish instrument that is most closely related to is the Vihuela Poblana (also known as theMedieval/Renaissance guitar), which has 4 courses, 2 strings each for 8 strings in total as wellas the Spanish Medieval/Renaissance 4 course and the Spanish Laud, the last of which is stillfound in the Canary Islands.

The Puerto Rican Cuatro has ten strings in five courses, tuned in fourths from low to high with Ban E in octaves and A, D and G in unisons...

The Cuatro is the most familiar of the three stringed instruments that make up the Puerto Rican"orchesta jibara" (i.e., the Cuatro, the Tiple, and the Bordonua.

Come see Edwin Colon Zayas, Yezenia Cruz and the young virtuoso Carlos Gabriel perform thismagical musical genre we all know as "Musica Jibara". The cuatristas performing this year arenothing but the best. As we all know, Edwin Colon Zayas, one of Puerto Rico's nationaltreasures and #1 performer of the Puerto Rican Cuatro along with Carlos Gabriel will open upyour mind and take you to that little place we all call...Mi Patria...Mi Isla...Mi Puerto Rico!

Guaranteed to be an enchanting and unforgettable evening!What: 5th Annual Festival Del CuatroWhen: Saturday, November 19th, 2011Where: Azusa Pacific University CaliforniaHow much: $25 any seatGo to www.festivaldelcuatro.org and go into the "Buy Tickets" tab or just click or paste this inyour browser:http://www.festivaldelcuatro.org/buy_tickets.htm

Roberto Rivera/Festival Del Cuatro Presidentwww.festivaldelcuatro.org

MUSIC TO THE EARS: INSIGHT CUBA AND JAZZTIMESANNOUNCE HAVANA INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL TOURDECEMBER 14-19


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Six-Day Inclusive Program Features All-Access Pass to Concerts, Events and People-to-People Encounters

Music aficionados take note: for the first time in eight years, Americans can legally attend Cuba'sacclaimed Havana International Jazz Festival. Insight Cuba, the leading provider of U.S.authorized people-to-people travel to Cuba, and JazzTimes, America's preeminent jazz magazine,have partnered to offer guests an all-access pass to the 27th annual event, which draws jazzlegends and culture hounds from across the globe. The exclusive six-day/five-night December14-19 tour will provide the rare opportunity to rub elbows with jazz greats and interact with thepeople who inspire each note.

The world-renowned Havana International Jazz Festival, originally organized by master jazzmusicians including Chucho Valdes, and sponsored by the Instituto Cubano de la Música, will runDecember 15-18. A lively celebration of music and culture, the festival began as a looselyorganized event in 1978 when Bobby Carcasses and other jazz musicians played an outdoorshow at Casa de la Cultura in Havana. The following year, other famous musicians attendedincluding Dizzy Gillespie, Max Roach, Charlie Haden, and Jack DeJohnette. Since then, many ofthe world's most talented jazz musicians, including Roy Hargrove, Nicholas Payton, HerbieHancock and Larry Coryell, have come to be part of Havana's most sought after event. And now,Americans can get a front row seat to the action.

Participants in the Insight Cuba/JazzTimes program will get a rare inside look at the thrivingCuban art and jazz scene. In addition to being special guests at the festival's many concerts,events and smaller scale jam sessions, they will also enjoy authentic people-to-peopleexperiences, meeting with local Cuban residents and visiting art studios to hear about life inCuba today. Evenings will be spent at some of the top jazz clubs in Cuba like La Zorra y elCuervo or Jazz Café where Cuba's best musicians perform live in a most intimate setting andartists come to relax after their own performances around town.

"We're excited to be part of this program," said Lee Mergner, publisher of JazzTimes. "This tripoffers a unique opportunity for American jazz fans who may have heard Cuban jazz on recordingsor seen it on films, but now can experience the electricity and vibrancy of the music and artistslive."

"When we last offered a trip to the Havana International Jazz Festival in 2002, it was our mostpopular program ever, with over 300 Americans attending," said Tom Popper, director of InsightCuba. "We all had to pinch ourselves! Being in Cuba surrounded by some of the mostimpassioned musicians and performances was simply incredible."


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Insight Cuba's December 14-19 Havana International Jazz Festival program includes:

All mealsFour or five-star accommodations in HavanaDays full of guided activities with a Cuban hostAll entrance fees to scheduled activities and eventsAll in-country ground transportation, and transfersTravel insurance

Prices start at $2,695 per person double occupancy. For more information on the Jazz Festivalprogram and other Insight Cuba travel programs, visit www.insightcuba.com or call1-800-450-CUBA (2822).

Insight Cuba is a leading expert in Cuba travel, and a division of Cross-Cultural Solutions, anindependent not-for-profit organization and leader in international volunteering and people-to-people cultural exchange with over 25,000 alumni since its inception in 1995. Insight Cubahas developed in-depth programs in Cuba, encompassing both spontaneous and plannedactivities. These immersive, unforgettable experiences have helped make Insight Cuba thelargest, most highly regarded provider of specific-licensed people-to-people cultural travel toCuba. Contact: Insight Cuba / Savina Perez (914) 380-8302 / [email protected]

AQUA+ PRODUCTIONS ANNOUNCES PRE- PRODUCTION OF"SOUND VS. SOUND" A MUSIC COMPETITION TELEVISIONSERIES FEATURING PRODUCERS, COMPOSERS, MUSICIANS,AND ARRANGERS


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AQUA+ announced that pre-production has begun on its new creative competition series "Soundvs. Sound." The announcement was made today by Scott Chadwick, Series Creator andExecutive Producer for Sound vs. Sound.

"With singing competition programming at the top of the ratings," said Chadwick, "it is easy tooverlook that the great songs are created by composers, mixed and structured by producers andengineers, and interpreted by arrangers."

Sound vs. Sound is a competition series that focuses on testing the musical flexibility andcreativity of producers, composers, arrangers, and musicians.

Contestants in Season One will be established producers, musicians, or composers, withsubsequent seasons opening to emerging talent. Details on casting calls for emerging talent willbe available on the AQUA+ website September 1, 2012. [ www.aquaplus.tv ]

Each episode of Sound vs. Sound consists of two Challenges - a Wild Card Challenge and anElimination Challenge.

Each Challenge will require contestants to think out of the box, by presenting them with situationsthat take them outside of their musical comfort zone - from using children's toys to score videogame cinematics; to writing for a ukulele and tack piano consort; to recording a mismatchedgroup of award-winning musicians from widely divergent idioms; to the ultimate challenge ofpleasing a live audience.


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Season One Judges are award-winning, certified-Platinum and/or Gold Producers andComposers who have been instrumental in the creation of the contemporary pop musiclandscape over the past 15-40 years.

Season One guest artists, to be formally announced in October 2012, consist of notedperforming and recording artists from rock, metal, jazz, electronic, folk, and world music.

Music Industry veteran Laura B. Whitmore has joined the production crew as co-writer,co-producer, and industry & artist liaison. Music and audio gear from top manufacturers likeKorg, Roland, Waldorf, Muse Research, and many more will be utilized to their fullest throughoutthe season.

Sound vs. Sound films in Toronto, Canada in February 2012, and is scheduled for internationalbroadcast Q2 2012. A Canadian and U.K. SOUND VS. SOUND are currently in development.Find out more at: http://www.aquaplus.tv/soundseries/

About AQUA+ ProductionsAQUA+ Productions is the production arm of AQUA+, an emerging sports and lifestyle cabletelevision network. The AQUA+ Production Team has created and/or produced series, films andtelevised events for Discovery, Fox, Disney, and has produced and distributed televised musicperformance events and documentaries to over 70 countries. www.aquaplus.tv

Contact: Evan Chandler, Business Affairs AQUA+/8605 Santa Monica Blvd./West Hollywood, CA90069 www.aquaplus.tv

Ismael Carlo's Descarga SeriesRay Carrion: A Tribute to Tito PuenteEl Floridita RestaurantSeptember 29, 2011


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Text and photo by Ismael "East" CarloMy reason for organizing the "LATIN JAZZ VIRTUOSOS'' series is that no one was listening…No one came to the rescue. All they heard was that Justin Bieber had complained why [he] hadnot won the Grammy.

This Latin jazz music that we have created is here to stay because the audience is an integralpart of this music, and demands that it stays as such; in the present…!

This series of the "Latin Jazz Virtuosos'" is an honor to present. Meeting with such accomplishedmusicians/artists who are dedicated to their craft rather than the almighty dollar is a refreshingexperience and I always go home with sensory overload.

These artists are filled with confidence, with sincere character and great conviction. This eventis not about making a buck; it's about dedication and the need to share the experience.

Most of these musicians study for years, and it's a lifetime of learning. They study and interpretwhat touches the pathos of the human soul and the audience is an integral part of the combo…These are remarkable individuals, with the courage of being...


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THE NEW YORK CUBAN ALL STARSText by Chico Alvarez/Photos by John Posada

The New York Cuban All Stars made their New York City debut on Friday October 7 at SOB's inGeenwich Village, NY. The exciting lineup featured Edgar Pantoja at the piano and Yunior Terryplaying the upright electric bass. Geovanni Arencibia was the tumbadora man, keeping it real,while Gabriel Machado played timbal.


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Lino Fernández rounded out the fine rhythm section playing bongó and güiro. Eudy Fernández,Dennis Hernández and Oscar Oñoz each wailed on their trumpets while Sammy Galves workedhis magic on the wooden flute and on coro.


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Trombonist Leonardo Freyre also sang background vocals. The lead vocalists were ArgelioNodal, David Oquendo and Chico Alvarez. Alfonso Garcia Osuna was featured on the Cuban tresand the aforementioned David Oquendo played electric guitar on a few numbers.

The repertoire was quite varied, featuring various Afro-Cuban rhythms and compositions byPacho Alonso, Abelardo Valdés, Mongo Santamaría, Lou Perez, Silvio Cebrian, Tite CuretAlonso, and Pupi Legarretta, among others.

ORQUESTA ARAGON AT THE CONGA ROOM IN LOS ANGELESPhotos by Eddie Sakaki


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A stellar night to say the least as Dancing With The Stars personalities JR Martinez and KarinaSmirnoff offered nothing less than a divine performance last week to the beat of Sheila E's bandat the world famous The Conga Room.

On a special star-studded night in which Orquesta Aragon returned to the Los Angeles stageafter a 10 year absence, the DWTS celebrity couple presented a stunning opening performancefor a special taping of the ABC hit show that ran Oct.18. DWTS chose The Conga Room as thelocation for this special taped performance due to its status as Los Angeles' premier Latin cluband the location did not disappoint: the couple engaged the enthusiastic Conga Room audienceknown for its love of music and dancing, and in a second the entire club was on its feet movingto the Sheila E band rhythms.


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The performance was followed by an outstanding concert in which the iconic Orquesta Aragondazzled the crowd to the tune of a delightful mix of chachachá, boleros, rumbas and danzonesand the unique and intoxicating rhythm for which they have been credited with inspiring New Yorkmambo.

Currently under the musical direction of its present leader, violinist Rafael Lay, Jr., OrquestaAragon continues to forge ahead as a pioneer in its class, always honoring the traditions


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brought to the members of the orchestra through the diligent endeavors of the talented musiciansthat came before them.


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Founded by double bass player Orestes Aragon Cantero, who introduced his sound toCienfuegos, the third largest town on the island in 1939, the 14-piece orchestra is one of Cubanmusic's greatest institutions. Orquesta Aragon has recorded great works in all of Cuba's classicstyles, from danzon and son to chachachá. With more than 100 albums to its credit, the group isthe most recorded band in Cuban history.

About The Conga RoomThe world famous Conga Room is a nightclub and concert venue located at L.A. LIVE, thedowntown entertainment district across the Staples Center and the Nokia Theatre, featuringauthentic Latin-style tapas cuisine, a broadcast control room and 1,000-person capacity.Performances have included the Gypsy Kings, Alejandro Fernandez, Black Eyed Peas, Princeand a weekly R&B night with GRAMMY winner Jamie Foxx called Foxxhole Live. Founded byreal estate entrepreneur Brad Gluckstein, The World Famous Conga Room is co-owned by willI am, Jimmy Smits, Jennifer Lopez, Paul Rodriguez, Amaury Nolasco, Sheila E., and NBA starsBaron Davis and Trevor Ariza.Visit The Conga Room at: www.congaroom.com

ORQUESTA ARAGON RETURNS TO NEW YORK CITYText by Rob Bernberg/Photos by Allen SpatzOn October 11, New Yorkers were afforded the rare opportunity to see Cuba's legendaryOrquesta Aragon perform live and to dance to the music that first captured the world'simagination in the 1950s. Presented by Geno Chaviano (gencopresents.com) and ExecutiveProducer Alan Boss at New York's Metropolitan Pavilion, attendees were treated to a re-creationof Aragon's seminal inaugural concert presented in the United States. Those fortunate enough tobe on hand enjoyed both the experience of partaking in a unique historical event and the sheerjoy of dancing to timeless Cuban classics. Kudos to Geno Chaviano, Alan Boss and everyonethat had a hand in making this event possible.


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