Papo Ortega Cubanoson Espiritu Salsa Interview

Papo Ortega's CUBANOSON, New York's Cuban Orchestra was formed in 2005, under the leadership of pianist Leonel "Papo" Ortega. This musically inspired pianist and composer has enjoyed the privilege of working alongside several exceptional musicians, among them, Chocolate Armenteros, José Fajardo and Cándido Camero. CUBANOSON unites the "Punto Cubano" and the "Son Montuno" bringing you danceable Cuban music at its best by uniting the talent and dedication of excellent contemporary musicians to offer and express traditional Cuban music with a mix of New York Salsa right out to the dance floor.

In 2006, CUBANOSON released their debut CD titled "Recordando A Cuba" making it in to the 2007 Latin Grammy Final Entry List in 12 categories and named the # 1 Son CD in England, Germany and Italy. Their original hit songs "Cubanoson" and "Recordando A Cuba" have resounded worldwide and continue to receive airplay around the world via DJs, Radio Hosts of Satellite, commercial and non-commercial radio and numerous other venues.

Since their inception, CUBANOSON has been featured on UNIVISION TV, Westchester's Emelin Theatre, numerous festivals in New York and New Jersey, New York's Latin Quarter, Nyack's West Gate Lounge, Club Winner Circle in Westbury, New York, The Empire City Casino, the New Jersey Cuban Day Parade Gala events several years, opened the festivities at the 9th annual New York Salsa Congress, and since 2007 have performed yearly as a solo act at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC).

This high-energy orchestra features the original instrumentation of traditional Son Montuno sextets, Baby Bass, Congas, Bongoes, Trumpet, vocals and Tres Guitar, but since the beginning added an additional trumpet and piano similar to Johnny Pacheco, Sonora Matancera and Buena Vista Social Club, and went even further to add a trombone to add a full brass ensemble into their music. The repertoire went beyond tradition as CUBANOSON offers listeners and dancers dance music in three languages, Spanish, English and French In April of 2010, CUBANOSON debuted their latest CD, titled "RUMBA NUEVA." The music from their CDs have been called a DJ's or dancer's delight or outright party CDs. As a live orchestra, CUBANOSON caters to their clients and guests in the same fashion. We are professional, well presented, well dressed and will bring to your event a truly unforgettable experience.

Other links:

www.youtube.com/cubanoson
www.myspace.com/cubanoson
www.twitter.com/cubanoson

Online Press Kit and Stage Requirements

www.sonicbids.com/cubanoson

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WEPA!

[DJJCMIAMI]

Excelente entrevista Luis.. Felicidades...