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The weather is warming and our beloved local bands are busy playing around town once again!  Check out the long list of options in the Live Music Schedule page, and please help support these great musicians!

Cinco de Mayo

Learn about the history and modern celebration of this Mexican holiday at Cleveland State University (2121 Euclid Ave., Cleveland) from 10:00am-2:00pm on Wednesday May 5.  Schedule includes films and discussion on Cinco de Mayo, brunch/snacks and a Mexican craft demonstration.  Event will be held at University Center, Room 364.  Info: 216 687-9394

Then celebrate as Cinco de Mayo parties around town will feature a couple of our favorite bands!  On Wednesday May 5, Noel Quintana and Latin Crew will be at The Blind Pig (1228 W. 6th Street, Warehouse District) and on Friday May 7, Sammy DeLeon y su Orquesta will be at Wish Nightclub (621 Johnson Court, Warehouse District).

Great Latin jazz flutist Dave Valentin and the Vince Seneri Quartet (Latin Flute, Organ, Guitar, Drums) will be performing at NightTown (12387 Cedar Road, Cleveland Heights) on Thursday May 6.  Dave Valentin started playing Latin percussion at the age of five and began performing professionally at the age of eleven in New York City. At the late age of sixteen he picked up the flute for the first time.  He hasn't stopped.  Throughout his travels in different countries and ethnic communities, Dave has collected many flutes, most of which he travels with and uses at his performances. Some of the flutes he uses are from; Africa, Japan, Venezuela, Peru, Ecuador, Brazil, and the American Indian. In his shows he plays them and explains the significance to the culture of origin.  Performance at 8:00pm, $20.  Tickets/reservations: 216-795-0550  http://www.nighttowncleveland.com/ 

Colombian salsa comes to Cincinnati The most prominent salsa band from Colombia, Grupo Niche will be performing on Saturday May 8 2004 at The Madison (730 Madison Avenue, Covington, KY 41011  Phone: 859-655-4807)  Doors open at 8:00pm, free dance lessons 8:30-9:00, opening band Cincy's own Salsa Caliente begins at 9:00pm.  Tickets: $32/47 advance online, $40/60 at door.  More info: http://cincylatino.com/niche.htm 

More salsa superstars come to Ohio  Save the dates for the 2004 Festival Latino at Bicentennial Park in Downtown Columbus on Friday-Saturday June 18-19.  The largest Hispanic/Latino event in Ohio, the two days are filled with non-stop music, food, and fun.  This year, the festival site is even bigger!  And most exciting are the headlining performances of Oscar D'Leon on Friday June 18 at 10:30pm and La India on Saturday June 19 at 10:00pm.

    Oscar D'Leon, the "Lion of Salsa", has recorded more than 50 albums, has received several gold records and numerous awards and honors. His name is recognized all over the world. Oscar is a talented sonero, with exceptional improvising skills and an extraordinary showman who takes control of the stage before harmonizing the first melody.

    La India, nicknamed the "Princess of Salsa" by Tito Puente, is one of salsa's most recognized names. She has sung with Marc Anthony, Tito Nieves, Oscar D'Leon and Tino Puente. La India's albums Sobre el Fuego, Sola and her current release Latin Song Bird: Mi Alma y Corazón have received Grammy nominations. Latin Song Bird: Mi Alma y Corazón was awarded 2003's Billboard's Tropical/Salsa album of the year/female. Produced by Emilio Estefan, K.C. Porter, Isidro Infante and Jose Gazmey, the album mixes pop ballads, bachata, boleros and merengue with passionate salsa.

    Festival Latino is a free event, and draws people from all over Ohio, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and beyond.  There are plenty of hotels in the area, but they sell out, so book early!  For more information:  http://www.festivallatino.net/  Also see: Acai.

      

Dance Notes

Rebecca Sweet announces group lessons schedule at the American Ballroom Centre (5673 Ridge Road, Parma), offering varying levels of Mambo (salsa on 2), Hustle, Argentine Tango, Latin Competitive, Swing, and Casino Rueda.  For more info, contact Rebecca at the studio 440-884-9200 or by email rlynnsweet@aol.com. 
Click here for Rebecca's May schedule.

Summer Dance Lessons  Cleveland Swing and Salsa announces their first summer session schedule.  Click here for Summer I schedule beginning May 23 

Click here for the current Spring 2004 schedule (pdf)

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