by juancho » Wed Jun 02, 2010 3:09 pm
Whoever is in the area this would be nice to check out:
Item No: 74
DAY: Sunday in MANHATTAN
DATE: June 6, 2010
TIME: 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM
LOCATION: Central Park SummerStage, 72 St & Central Park West
ARTIST: LOS VAN VAN. JOSE CONDE and A DJ Tribute to FANIA RECORDS with DJ BOBBITO GARCIA, DJ LAYLO and DJ SAKE-1
GENRE: Cuban
DESCRIPTION: Havana-based sensations Los Van Van, known as ―The Rolling Stones of Salsa,‖ are revered as icons in their native Cuba. Easing of political boundaries between the US and Cuban governments means that American audiences will finally have the opportunity to hear these innovative musicians live. Founded in 1969 by bassist Juan Formell, Los Van Van are among the most influential Cuban musicians of the century. Van Van are the forefathers of the popular songo genre which blends rumba and son Cubano with other contemporary non-Latin styles, like jazz and funk. In 2000, Los Van Van was awarded a Latin Grammy for their album Lleg√õ Van Van (―Van Van is Here‖). Los Van Vanís First US Tour! Singer, songwriter, producer Jose Conde has been much celebrated for his work with the Cuba-centric band Ola Fresca. His two albums with Ola Fresca, (R)Evolucion and AY! Que Rico delved deep and deviated from traditional Cuban music forms, liberally juxtaposing and fusing rhythms and playing with language to achieve a fresh sound. The Brooklyn-based, Miami-raised son of Cuban immigrants, Conde has been featured in numerous Putumayo and Rough Guide compilations. Tonight marks the official unveiling of music from his upcoming solo 2010 release with atmospheric grooves supplied by his funky new, pan Latin powerhouse of a band, the nu Latin Groove. NYC native and world-renowned DJ Bobbito Garcia is the Creative Chief at Project 2050 (an ideas and solutions shop). The former Bounce Magazine Editor In Chief is also the critically acclaimed author of Whereëd You Get Those? NYCës Sneaker Culture: 1960-1987 (Testify Books). In recent years, ―Kool Bob Love‖ has done live on-air halftime reports for the NY Knicks NBA franchise on MSG Network, voiced NBA 2K video games, and hosted ESPNës Itës the Shoes series. In ë07, he designed seven signature Nike Air Force 1 25th Anniversary shoes. Currently, this Renaissance man is the annual Boost Mobile Elite 24 HS All-American Game play-by-play commentator, has a CD compilation out titled Connection (R2 Records), and is touring the world spinning records at various sponsored events for Red Bull, Brand Jordan, and Timberland among others as well as holding down his monthly First Mondays @ Camaradas (Spanish Harlem, NYC) residency. DJ Laylo‟s unrelenting commitment to good music and rocking the crowd has earned her a reputation as one of NYCës foremost turntablists. Born in Puerto Rico to Dominican parents, her musical selection reflects her NY upbringing: Hip Hop, Soul, Salsa, House, Merengue, Reggae, and Afrobeat. She is the co-founder and resident DJ at Liberation Lounge, NYC. Laylo and her partner Eli Efi have performed throughout the United States, Brasil, Mexico, Colombia and Chile, sharing the stage with such artists as Styles P, Dead Prez, Talib Kweli, Jean Grae, Jeru da Damaja, Immortal Technique, Ras Kass, Lord Finesse, CL Smooth, Welfare Poets, Hurricane G, David Banner and many others. Born and raised in the culture of hip-hop, DJ SAKE-1 has been looking for the perfect beat since 1989. A founding member of California's (((Local 1200))) Sound System, DJ SAKE-1 has utilized a combination of advanced science and Bay Area hustle to genetically alter the hip-hop idiom into a 360 degree circle of soul. You can find DJ SAKE-1 kickin' up dust and making 5,000-person venues feel like neighborhood house parties from San Francisco to New York City to Atlanta to London and beyond.
DIRECTIONS: Central Park SummerStage is located at Rumsey Playfield in Central Park. Enter the park at 69th Street and 5th Avenue on the east side or at 72nd Street and Central Park West on the west side. Subway East side: 6 train to 68th or 77th Streets; N, R or W trains to 5th Avenue; F train to 63rd Street and Lexington West side: 1, 2, 3, 9, B or C trains to 72nd Street
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