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ADRIAN & ANITA
Anita s-a nascut in Parana, Brazilia, ea si-a inceput cariera ca balerina, dupa ce si-a realizat studiile in prestigioasele academii de la Rio si Londra.
A participat la celebre companii de balet, precum Kirov din Rusia sau baletul din Zaragoza, singurul balet clasic din Spania, inainte sa gaseasca adevarata ei pasiune, Salsa.
Adrian s-a nascut in Montevideo, Uruguay.
El descopera Folk-ul , Capoeira si Salsa in America Latina, unde a participa la mai multe concursuri regionale si emisiuni TV. Ajunge în Barcelona, in 2003.
El a devenit studentul personalitailor de salsa ale momentului.
El intra in grupul de dans al lui Johnny Vasquez -Imperio Azteca si a plecat din acest grup de prestigiu, dupa ce a intalnit-o pe Anita.
Adrian & Anita au o poveste de succes de la inceputul carierei lor impreuna.
Campionii Spaniei in 2004, Suediei in 2005, Spaniei din nou in 2006, vicecampionii mondiali din Puerto Rico, in 2006 si campionii mondiali din Puerto Rico, in 2007 si in 2008.
Ele fac parte din personalul Reality-Show-ului TV “Mira Quien Baila”, unde isi petrec timpul alaturi de personalitati din show-biz.
Au fondat scoala lor de Salsa in Barcelona si dau lectii in intreaga lume.
Specialitatea: Stilul Los Angeles, un stil curat, amuzant si elegant de dans precum si miscari rapide si footwork original.
Detalii: www.adrianyanita.com
Magna Gopal
Este una din cele mai bune dansatoare din lumea salsei.Nascuta in Toronto,Canada, ea locuieste acum in New York / New Jersey, SUA si este cunoscuta pe plan international pentru gratie, fluiditate si precizie pe ringul de dans. Interpretarea creativa a muzicii, abilitatea de a se lasa condusa fara efort, viteza cu care face piruetele au facut o extrem de cunoscuta in Malaysia, Singapore, China, Korea, Japan, Hong Kong, India, Spania, Italia, Brazila, Argentina, Chile, Peru, Colombia, Venezuela, Curacao, Uruguay, Olanda, Germania, Franta, Elvetia, Grecia, UK, Polonia, si multe alte tari.
Detalii: www.magnagopal.com
Luis Vazquez si Melissa Fernandez
Luis Vazquez si Melissa Fernandez au impartasit iubirea si pasiunea lor pentru salsa in intreaga lume.
Stabilit in Los Angeles, California, Luis Vazquez a inceput sa danseze in 1992. Luis este unul dintre pionierii stilului Salsa LA si totodata director al primei companii de dans de salsa din Los Angeles, Salsa Brava. Este o legenda, un izvor de inspiratie ce continua sa ajute dansatorii, sa le imbunatateasca stilul de dans.
Melissa Fernandez a inceput sa danseze in 1999. A inceput exact ca o furtuna, “Melissa’s style”, senzualitatea si pasiunea au ajutat-o sa ajunga in scurt timp una dintre cele mai recunoscute si apreciate dansatoare de salsa a lumii.
Impreuna, au calatorit in peste 45 de tari si in continuare sunt o sursa de inspiratie in comunitatea de salsa internationala, impartind pasiunea pentru dansurile latino, invatand oamenii cum sa danseze, pas cu pas….
DJs
Dj Michael El Salsabroso
Probabil cel mai iubit DJ din peisajul autohton, a inceput sa “mixeze” acum 4 ani la petreceri aniversare restranse, apoi a devenit cunoscut pentru serile de duminica in Salsa 3, fapt ce l-a propulsat, ajungand sa mixeze la o serie de evenimente nationale in Bucuresti, Constanta, Brasov, Cluj-Napoca si Timisoara, dar si internationale (Balkan Salsa Congress). Dupa o pauza de aproape un an, a revenit in prim-plan ca DJ rezident in cel mai bun club salsa din Bucuresti (Salsa For You), aducand seara de seara un strop din savoarea latino-americana in inimile dansatorilor. De la El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico la Charanga Habanera, de la Tito Puente la Willie Colon si Hector Lavoe, de la Los Van Van la Wayne Gorbea, salsa nu mai este de mult un secret pentru el.
Dj Tazz
Cu 8 ani in urma, a intalnit muzica latino, atunci cand a calatorit in America Latina, colectionand astfel muzica culturii latino-americane.
Din 2005 a inceput sa fie Dj in primul bar latino din Salonic, precum si la numeroase evenimente de salsa din Grecia. In 2007, Dj Tazz a decis sa inceapa o calatorie ‘muzicala’ cu genul Salsa.
Deoarece se indragosteste de acest gen de muzica, de atmosfera din lumea Salsei si avand experienta, el stie cum sa mentina ringul de dans plin prin muzica lui: Salsa, Mambo, Cha Cha Cha, Bachata, Reggaeton, Kizomba. El a participat la numeroase festivaluri de salsa si evenimente in Grecia, Bulgaria, Germania, Spania, Republica Ceha, Cipru, Romania, Italia.
Cativa ani mai tarziu s-a mutat in Salonic pentru studii, dar si a continuat pasiunea pentru muzica (Funk, Groove, Soul si Hip-Hop) fiind Dj in cluburi si baruri.
Met the area of Latin music 8 years ago, when he traveled to Latin America, and this gave him the impulse to collect the music of the Latin American culture.
In 2005 he started playing music in the first Latin bar of Thessaloniki as well as in many salsa events all over Greece.
In 2007, Dj Tazz decided to begin a music journey with Salsa music.
Since he fall in love with the music, scene and mood of Salsa and having also the experience from other types of music, he play Salsa, Mambo, Cha Cha Cha, Bachata, Reggaeton, Kizomba and more and he is constantly able to keep the dance floor full.
He has participated in many Salsa Festivals and events in Greece, Bulgaria, Germany, Spain, Czech Republic, Cyprus, Romania, Italy etc.
DJ Mauri
DJ Mauri is recognized as one of the leading and most requested salsa DJs in Europe’s enormous salsa community. His DJ-career began in 1996 where he was requested to substitute for the resident DJ of a small café in Amsterdam. Since then, his DJ career has sky rocketed to include being the head DJ of some of the biggest-salsa parties in Holland, the resident DJ of various congresses across Europe, and the compilation of various salsa CD’s.
DJ Mauri is the Resident DJ of two of the biggest monthly salsa parties in Holland; The Salsa Lounge in Amsterdam and The Salsaventura Show Party in The Hague. He is often asked to oversee parties and concerts when prominent salsa artists are visiting Holland and has DJ-ed next to bands such as Los Van Van, Manolito y Su Trabuco, Jimmy Bosch, Eddie Palmieri, El Gran Combo, Los Soneros del Barrio and many others.
DJ Mauri’s style varies from New York Salsa-Dura to Cuban Timba and 50′s and 60′s Mambo but he is equally comfortable playing other genres. His signature is his amazing ability to read the crowd, knowing when to play the right salsa grooves and when to switch it up to other genres to keep the crowd pleased and entertained. He is a favourite among event organizers, dancers and music-lovers for his talents as a DJ, his integrity with his work and his sociability.
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Mandinga
FACTS
* 4 album releases in Romania (De corazon – 2003, Soarele meu My Sun” – 2005, Gozalo! – 2006, Donde – 2008)
* WINNER of Best Live Award at Romanian Music Awards 2009
* The only latino band based in Romania with success national and internationally
* Creators of the unique sound of BALKAN SALSA making them very original and one of a kind.
* MANDINGA is the only Latino based band that performs in 3 different languages- English, Spanish and Romanian.
“LA ORQUESTRA DE SALSA”
* The band consists of 6 Romanian and 4 Cuban artists.
* The composure of the band Mandinga is made up of 8 musicians and 2 lead vocalists.
Elena (RO) – lead singer
Alex (RO) – trumpet, flute, vocals
Ciupi (RO) – drums
Bazooka (RO) – timbales
Florin (RO) – bass
Zach (RO) – saxophone
El Nino(CUBA) – congas
Tony (CUBA) – trombone
Omar Secada (CUBA) – piano
INTERNATIONAL
* Idolized as an one of Romanians accomplished music project and appreciated as an international act, MANDINGA had the honor and chance to share the same stage along side many remarkable artists such as:
Buena Vista Social Club
Mercadonegro
Manolito Simonet y Su Trabucco
Arturo Sandoval
Bamboleo
Rafaga
Havana Lounge
Billy Cobham
Luis Conte
They also released the single Goochi as a collaboration with Luis Vasquez (USA) the Ambassador of MANDINGAs music worldwide and the pioneer of LA salsa style. The single has major success on radio stations in Spain, Switzerland, Peru, Chile, LA, Bulgaria and Romania.
LATEST RELEASE : DONDE
MANDINGA’s last album Donde reflects and demostrates the unique sound of balkan salsa.
The mixture of traditional salsa with Balkan music gives birth to a new sound that only Mandinga posses.
The album received acclaimed reviews as a good example of what worlds music is.
Balkan salsa = salsa with balkan folklore influences mixed and enriched with rhythms of Cha cha, latin jazz, bolero, latin hip-hop and so on. it is a kind of Goran Bregovich’s style but with salsa twist
ACHIEVEMENTS
* MANDINGA has approximately 300 concerts per year along with regular tv show appearances, events, and press conferences.
* For several months, the band was a permanent guest for the TV Show Danutz SRL one of the highest rating and most popular program in Romania.
* MANDINGA has its own international salsa festival SALSAFEST (www.salsafest.ro ), its own dance brand SALSAPHORIA and an online radio with latino music RA DIO SOL (www.radiosol.ro)
* The band has performed as guest artists in Bulgaria, Germany, Poland and Cuba.
* They achieved a Gold Record for the album Soarele meu (My Sun)
* For the past 6 years MANDINGA has consistently won and held the title of Best Latino at voted award shows.
* 2009 acknowledged as winners of Best live Band at the Romanian Music Awards.
PERFORMERS
| Adrian & Anita | Magna Gopal | Latin Dance Bucuresti |
