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Originally created and produced by Grammy winning vocalists Willy Torres of the world renowned "Spanish Harlem Orchestra" and one of the worlds best DJ's Henry Knowles, Willy's NYC Salsa Project was born on September 2007.
The concept is very simple, a six piece band with the sound and elegant sophistication of a big orchestra. A very unique sound when it perta more | | Contact us to book this act! |
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| Latin Rock Pop.
Argentinean born Chicago musician, comes from a generation of musicians that participated in the birth of Argentinean National Rock in the 80's. Damian belongs to a large chain of family musicians including his Grandfather Edmundo Rivero, one of the best Tango singers in Argentina of all time. From his father Muni Rivero he learned voice interpretation, guita more | | Contact us to book this act! |
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| Manuel “Mannix” Martínez, singer and musical director from Ponce, Puerto Rico, now residing in Chicago.
One of Puerto Rico's legendary voices ("Soneros"), he began to be known with "Orquesta La Terrifica" & later with the legendary "Sonora Poncena" of Papo Luca & Quique.
With La Terrifica he sang a few hits like PURA, PURA (Gold Record in 1980 more | | Contact us to book this act! |
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| Tropical: Salsa, Mambo, Cha Cha Cha, Merengue & Latin Jazz.
William Gomez Vocalist & Band leader.
Born in Rio Grande, Puerto Rico. Willie has played professionally in Chicago since 1975. A graduate of Northeastern University under Dr. Ronald Combs in Vocalism Music performance, he has made audiences dance non-stop ever since.
William enjoys Latin tropical rhythms and more | | Contact us to book this act! |
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| Tropical: Salsa, Mambo & Cha Cha Cha.
His name has been linked to some of the best in the Latin music industry. He has played with Rubén Blades, Cachao, Eddie Palmieri, Combinación Perfecta, Celia Cruz, La India, Ray Barreto & Manny Oquendo. He was musical director for Marc Anthony. Israel “Cachao” Lopez wrote for him the song “Lluvia, Viento & Caña, in which song, his legen more | | Contact us to book this act! |
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| Latin World Music.
Nelson Sosa by himself or with his duo or trio has been playing throughout the Chicagoland area for more than 20 years. He specializes in singing and playing with his guitar the folkloric music of South & Central America. Whether it is Peruvian Waltzes, Boleros, Pasillos, Tonadas, Joropos, Rancheras, Cuecas, Tangos, Samba or Bossa Nova, he plays it all.
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| Traditional Tropical: Salsa, Mambo, Boleros, Merengue, Latin Jazz & Cha Cha Cha
47th Annual GRAMMY Awards nominee
4th Annual Independent Music Awards 2005 Winner
"Chicagoan of The Year 2007" - Chicago Magazine
“The Mambo Kings of The Midwest” CS Magazine Oct 04.
Composer, arranger, instructor and trombonist. After witnessing a performance by his cousin Carlos Rexach wi more | | Contact us to book this act! |
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| Traditional Puerto Rican & Afro Caribbean
AfriCaribe is a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation, research, promotion, and development of Puerto Rican and Caribbean cultures through music, dance, theater, and other artistic media. The Performance Ensemble is compose of 10 drummer, singers and dancers. Created in Chicago in the year 2000 by Evaristo “Tito” Rodr more | | Contact us to book this act! |
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| Traditional Brazilian.
Bossa Tres is the greatest thing going in Brazilian music in Chicago these days. Luciano Antonio, Dill Costa & Marcos Oliveira have created a wonderful new groove that's sweeping across Chicago, taking music fans by storm. Their unique blend of solo vocals, brilliant harmonies, virtuosic guitar and percussion are so enticing that the listener is forc more | | Contact us to book this act! |
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| Tropical: Salsa, Merengue & Cumbia.
CARPACHO AND HIS SUPER COMBO started in 1986 with the main idea of integrating the band with musicians from various countries. The objective was to demonstrate the typical sound of music of each Latin American country. The band is succeeding to this end currently with musicians from the United States, Puerto Rico, Ecuador, Costa Rica, Mexi more | | Contact us to book this act! |
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| Tropical: Salsa, Mambo, Cha Cha Cha & Latin Jazz.
Conjúnto - def. a musical ensemble that interfaces the influences of traditional Latin rhythms with Jazz, Blues, Rock and the personal contributions of its members.
Through the creation of this unique sound, Conjúnto aims in making a contribution to the musical evolution of Latin Jazz.
It performs the traditional Latin more | | Contact us to book this act! |
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| Latin Rock, Alternative & Electronica.
Crather nace oficialmente a principios del 2004. Ernesto Flores, el vocalista tenía ya entre manos varios proyectos entre los cuales "Crater" (sin H) era su prioridad, desafortunadamente para "Neto", el resto de los integrantes no pudieron continuar con el proyecto y se vió en la necesidad de buscar integrantes nuevos. Por otro lado, Ar more | | Contact us to book this act! |
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| Latin Rock.
EL GUAPO is a dynamic four-piece band, out of Chicago, that have stretched the boundaries of rock music to new heights. The power of their recordings captivate the listener hearing Jordan's melodic riffs, monster solos, and innovative guitar tones over Mike’s roaring guitars and hypnotic lyrics. Brian delivers pulsating bass groves while Chuck E’s storm trooper d more | | Contact us to book this act! |
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| Traditional Mexican.
Miguel Nuño began his career at the age of 16 in Ocotlan in the state of Jalisco in Mexico. His first musical group was “Los Extraños” to play at local parties in Mexico. In 1970 “El Ocotlense” started his first promotional tour outside of Mexico to California, Nevada, Texas & Colorado under the record label MusiMex and later Arnulfo “El Gordo” where he more | | Contact us to book this act! |
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| Tropical: Salsa, Mambo, Cha Cha Cha & Latin Jazz.
The Cha Cha Cha genre is derived from the combination of the suave French quadrille and the rhythmically powerful Cuban son. Just as the cha cha cha music style developed out of the marriage of several cultural backgrounds, Grupo Cha Cha brings a wealth of musical diversity to the audience through their unique performances. more | | Contact us to book this act! |
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| Ivan has been interested in music since an early age. Originary from Buenos Aires, Argentina, his training began at age 12 in traditional south-American folk music and classical guitar, but not until his senior years, where he turned toward his real passion: Jazz and improvised music.
His academic studies started at "Conservatorio Jose Manuel de Falla" Buenos Aires, where h more | | Contact us to book this act! |
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| "Named 2002 Classical Guitarist of the Year" (Guitar Alive Radio Magazine)
"A superb performer who freed the mind from the technical demands of the guitar. A pleasure to hear!" (Columbus Guitar Society).
"Her music is invigorating AND calming all at once!" (WLUW Radio, Chicago)
Performing classical guitar music from Mexico, Spain, Latin America & beyond, Julie's m more | | Contact us to book this act! |
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| Traditional Spanish.
The concept of Las Guitarras de España is to present a varied program featuring traditional Flamenco forms (bulerias, solea, alegrias, etc...), some rumbas and compositions of their own, and finally, any music that related to Flamenco, i.e. Spanish Classical, Middle Eastern and Latin American.
Whether you desire a guitarist playing a beautiful melody more | | Contact us to book this act! |
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| Tropical: Salsa.
Luisito was born with a bang, and the fireworks that are common on the 4th of July. He was raised in Hoboken, New Jersey. He now lives in Allentown Pa. where he is focusing on his singing career.
The proximity of New York City, across the Hudson river where salsa started in the sixties influenced Luisito's formative years listening to all the salsa legen more | | Contact us to book this act! |
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| Traditional Mexican.
Under the direction of Ramon Moreno, The 11 piece ensemble Mariachi Zapopan will make your guests think they are in the middle of Mexico during their performance. They have played at Viva Chicago Music Festival numerous times and they are favorites at White Sox U.S. Cellular Field. Mariachi Zapopan also participates at most Mexican Independence events an more | | Contact us to book this act! |
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| Iván Martirena and his trio combine fresh and exciting rhythmic ideas with soulful melodies and improvised sections that bloom into exciting and original compositions. There is a fine balance in incorporating new ideas into songs people can relate to without losing the audience. It’s safe to say that this band sits on the fence between the folk traditional sound plus all the more | | Contact us to book this act! |
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| Tropical: Merengue & Bachata.
Formed in Chicago in 2005, this Bachata & Merengue group has been very busy since then. They have played most Latin outdoor festivals & Puerto Rican Parades in Aurora, Waukegan, Elgin, Indiana & Chicago. They have been featured by Telemundo in several of their events including “Ritmo y Sabor”, Great America with Fulanito, & Viva Chicago 2006 La more | | Contact us to book this act! |
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| Latin Rock & Alternative.
“These guys are all about rockin' out.” Billboard.com
“Momposonica's self-titled debut album is a solid affair that rides a careful balance between contemporary pop, progressive Latin elements and classic garage rock while alternately bringing to mind the synth-tinged new wave of the early MTV era. The album exudes a more playful tone overall tha more | | Contact us to book this act! |
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| Tropical: Salsa, Mambo, Merengue & Cha Cha Cha.
Classic Salsa Orchestra lead by Angel Melendez.
Founded by Chicago Salsa legend Mike Maldonado & musical director Angel Melendez. Orquesta Arallue keeps the tradition going with vocalist Santos Rivera, which together with Angel Melendez, make the crowds dance to the sounds of traditional Salsa music. They perform the origin more | | Contact us to book this act! |
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| Tropical: Salsa, Mambo, Merengue, Cha Cha Cha & Latin JAzz.
Led by Musical Director & pianist Jose Valdes, Orquesta Ardiente is a high energy orchestra that specializes in Latin dance rhythms specially SALSA, Mambo, Merengue & Cha Cha Cha..
The band performs at various public venues such as the Summerdance Series at Grant Park; the Adler Planetarium; the Taste Of Chicago; more | | Contact us to book this act! |
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| Rica Obsesion is a ten piece latin band, who performs Salsa, Merengue, Cha Cha Cha, Boleros, latin jazz. Rica Obsesion's ultimate goal is to show their love for music in their performance, to see and feel the excitement of the audience on the dance floor.
Group members include: Dennis Calito - Timbales, Byron Calito - Congas, Alex Torres - Lead Vocal, Wanda Vazquez - Vocals, H more | | Contact us to book this act! |
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| Latin Rock.
Rico! has been on the Chicago scene for many years with its delicious and rich Afro-Cuban rhythms, jazz jams, reggae-beat, sweet soul and belting rock. While it heralds a strong Latin influence, the critically acclaimed band can't be categorized by a single sound. Rico! heats up the smallest club to the hottest disco. It's Latin, Cuban, Puerto Rican, Jamaican b more | | Contact us to book this act! |
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| Son de la Habana originally formed as the house band for the famous Rumba restaurant in downtown Chicago in 2004. The band’s popularity has grown tremendously among dancers and clubs throughout the city and is now widely regarded to be the most talented, multi-cultural band in the Midwest.
Son de la Habana represents different regions of North and South America including Pu more | | Contact us to book this act! |
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| Traditional Mexican.
Grammy nominees 2007 & Latin Grammy nominees 2007!
Sones de México Ensemble specializes in son, a rich and lively Mexican music tradition and its many regional styles, including huapango, gustos, chilenas, son jarocho and the roots of mariachi music. Audiences watch as the group works its way through a collection of over twenty-five folk string, percu more | | Contact us to book this act! |
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| Latin Urban: Reggaeton, Bachata & Merengue.
TommyLyon is the new face of reggaeton and Latin music. A total of 11 years of experience gives these artists the skill and ability to create an experience that demands sweat from your pores. Knowing each other only through mutual friends, Tommy and Lyon united to audition for a local contest. Astonished by each others ability and more | | Contact us to book this act! |
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| Tropical: Salsa & Cha Cha Cha
8 piece band formed by Grammy nominee musical director Angel Melendez to pay tribute to FANIA music legend Hector Lavoe “El Cantante de los Cantantes”.
This group draws crowds to remember the golden era of traditional Salsa music created by Willie Colon and sung by Hector Lavoe.
Their repertoire includes: Mi Abuelita, Que Lio, Todo Tiene s more | | Contact us to book this act! |
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| Tropical: Cumbia.
Singing the Hits of Dinamita!
VILMA DIAZ "CUMBIA DIVA" Award (by Mauricio Pinzon) Vilma Diaz, a brilliant Colombian singer, recognized internationally for her mastery of the "Cumbia" rhythm. Born in Medellin, Colombia, a city that prepared her to be one of the main vocalists for groups such as "La Sonora Dinamita", "La Internacional Sonora Show" and now more | | Contact us to book this act! |
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| Tropical: Salsa, Mambo & Cha Cha Cha.
While keeping alive our yesteryear; We take pleasure in carrying our audience into the future with a unique, personal and, intimately refreshing sound. Weaving a rich web of Latin phrasing, classical and, progressive elements. A Yorumba composition most resembles an Orchestral suite, frequently beginning with Classic Guaguanco, Son Montu more | | Contact us to book this act! |
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