Thursday, April 16, 2009

SUMMER SIZZLES with FIESTA PUERTO RICO!

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FIESTA! PUERTO RICO celebrates the island's culture in Coral Springs 7th annual free outdoor festival and indoor concert benefits ASPIRA of FLORIDA on June 28th

Each year, thousands flock to the annual Fiesta Puerto Rico! celebration that features the unique musical traditions that often combine Spanish language song forms with African-derived instrumentation and rhythms, tasty native foods and drinks, salsa dancing and an artistic display of art and tropical culture.

Local Puerto Ricans, and the entire community will enjoy the 7th annual FIESTA! PUERTO RICO, set for Sunday, June 28th at the Coral Springs Center for the Arts, 2855 Coral Springs Drive, from 11am to 7pm. Presented by ASPIRA of Florida, and produced by We Do Events, Inc, this family day is fast becoming a tradition in Coral Springs.

The FREE outdoor festival will take place on the Museum grounds and convenient parking is free all day. Although Puerto Rico has a rich folk music tradition, fast-tempoed salsa music is the most widely known indigenous Puerto Rican music…and FIESTA! PUERTO RICO will deliver it all!

OUTDOOR STAGE:

Headliner, Marlow Rosado y La Riquena
A native of Puerto Rico, Rosado is a Salsero at heart, and grew up with the sounds of Fania. He has successfully written, played and produced hits in a variety of musical styles for some of the most renowned artists in Latin music and been nominated for multiple Grammy awards.
After listening to Rosado's sound at a private dinner meeting in San Juan last year, the iconic Godfather of Salsa, Andy Montanez. was impressed enough to offer his support with a guest vocal appearance on the album.. One week later, the title track, 'Salsalsa,' carried the unmistakable sound of Andy Montanez. With this strong a sendoff, Marlow Rosado y La Riquena seems destined to make a strong first impression in the world of 'salsa dura'.

MA'DURO: The hottest latin rock, salsa and descarga dance band from Miami that headlined last year for Eddie Palmieri at Fiesta Puerto Rico.... will take the main stage this year. (www.youtube/ma'duro ).

EL KYNTO ELEMENTO: This popular dance beat has been derived from the reggae music of Jamaica and heavily influenced by urban hip-hop and Puerto Rican bomba and salsa rhythms. South Florida’s hottest Puerto Rican reggaeton group, El Kynto Elemento has the talent, the look and a following of teenage fans wherever they perform. Performing this year with them is vocalist and beauty queen Alyssa Rivera.

TRIO MODELO: The sounds of old Puerto Rico and boleros played by this talented group from West Palm Beach. Crowds adore the music of the island they grew up with.

5TH AVENUE LATIN BAND: Led by Juan Rivera, these talented Puerto Rican musicians have played with some of the salsa world's top bands and are popular throughout south Florida.

SALSABOR TROPICAL DANCERS: One of Broward's most popular dance studios located in Weston. Dancers both young and older teach the crowds the popular salsa techniques all day.

SHEENAH: Taking the U.S. by storm is vocalist, Sheenah who will be performing at the after-party at the Latin Grammys' this year in Houston. Her new record release is planned for the summer and will entertain us this year on stage.

ARTISTIC EXPLOSION SHOW: Talented kids dance, sing and demonstrate their vocal talents like professionals. A great show for all ages.

CORAL SPRINGS INSTITUTE of the ARTS: Talented artists, dancers and vocalists show their talent in a variety of genres. Also performing will be Kourtney Gallego, and upcoming artist and beauty queen winner.

INDOOR CONCERT: ($45 per person)
Each year, a ticketed concert is presented beginning at 7 pm indoors at the 1500 seat theater of the Coral Springs Center of the Arts. Tickets for the concert are $45 per person available at Ticketmaster and at the box office the day of the festival. All the proceeds benefit ASPIRA of Florida, Inc. a youth mentoring and educational non-profit organization. (VIP seating and group rates also available.)
featuring:

ADALBERTO SANTIAGO with ISMAEL MIRANDA
and the Mario Ortiz, Jr. 15 piece orchestra.

Adalberto was born in Puerto Rico and has toured almost all the world and became the vocal coach for such artists as Emmanuel, Ray Sepulveda and Linda Ronstadt. He recently appeared in the "Caribbean Carnival" in Japan as a special quest star with The Gran Combo of Puerto Rico. He also toured European capitals in 1994 as well as the 30th Anniversary tour with the Fania-Star.

Adalberto has performed on many popular television shows worldwide and has appeared in such movie as Our Latin Thing, Salsa, Moscow on the Hudson as well as doing the soundtrack for Carlito's Way. Adalberto Santiago’s most exciting quality is his ability to draw crowds together with his singing style and make everyone enjoy the love he has for his music. He is known for saying "Que Viva La Musica" which means "May Latin Music Live On"

ISMAEL MIRANDA:
Puerto Rican born, Ismael became involved in popular music at a young age, participating in different local bands before teaming up with Andy Harlow. He debuted in 1967 with the release of an album recorded along with Joey Pastrano featuring the hit "Rumbon Melon." In 1973, he joined Fania All Stars getting the nickname of "Niño Bonito" (Pretty Boy) due to his youthfulness. Later, he assembled his own orquestra called La Revelación, releasing a successful full-length record titled Asi Se Compone Un Son .

MARIO ORTIZ, JR. ORCHESTRA
This talented son of arranger, trumpeter and producer Mario Ortiz, has now taken his 15 piece orchestra on the road and will be on stage at the indoor concert with Santiago and Mirana.

While having a great time, many charities will benefit with free booth space and outreach support. A Health Pavilion, Arts and crafters, small businesses and corporate sponsors will be manning colorful booths with giveaways and raffle prizes. A children’s area with games and prizes, free dance lessons and children’s performances will make it a great family day.

With more than 350,000 Latinos living in Broward County alone, it’s an opportunity for sponsors and local business to reach out to this growing market and utilize this cost-effective marketing and sales opportunity in this challenging economic time. Vendor spaces are available as well as sponsorship opportunities that include tickets to the indoor concert.

FIESTA PUERTO RICO is sponsored by State Farm Insurance, Starbucks, Univision Channel 23, Telefutura, Sun-Sentinel, El Sentinel, Casa y Vida, Metro PCS, Advanced Cable TV, El Heraldo de Broward, Coral Springs Multicultural Committee, Florida Blood Centers, Light of the World Clinic.

For more information and updates visit: www.wedoevents.net and www.fiestapuertorico.com Elaine Vasquez, (954) 527-0627 for festival.

Repost of Press Release By:
Jazz Blues Florida
http://www.jazzbluesflorida.com/
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