As a preamble to begin the festivities of
the Hispanic month, this past September 7th, DJ Alsy Productions
organized the “Tropical Event of the Year”. Who brought
us directly from Colombia, a musical plate full of well known tropical
artists. Also, it included the participation of local talent with
a band already known by the rumberos of Seattle; the animation of
the DJ and Master of Ceremonies that had to be present for his reknowned
salsa background.
“The Latin Brothers”, “La Sonora Dinamita”
and Wilson Manyoma invaded the city of Seattle directly from Colombia
to share the scenario with the great talent of the “Coffee
Band”, the amenity of DJ Edgar “el travieso de la salsa”
and the presentations by salsa excellence Gustavo “El General”.
In this occasion the venue for the party was The Eagles Hall, in
Seattle, which at 8:00pm started to receive fans prepared for a
great evening. The public, little by little, began to enjoy the
music of DJ Edgar, “el travieso de la salsa”, who with
his different Latin rhythm mixes set the atmosphere early.
Then the heat was as the versatility of the “Coffee Band”
got all the dancers going. With varied, Latin hits, this band that
is building its reputation day by day; demonstrated what it takes
to put on a show for those lovers of live music. Salsa, merengue,
bachata, cumbia, punta and reggaeton were interpreted with great
quality, not leaving any doubt why they are Seattle’s “versatile
orchestra”. We will continue to follow their presentaions
and see how they progress in the near future.
The night was young, and there was too much to enjoy. Next on stage,
The Latin Brothers revived old memories among the present when they
began their presentation with the theme “Sobre las Olas”;
rapidly they continued with a journey through the audience’s
favorite salsa songs, and the lead singer created a true show as
he interacted with all the fans present. At this time, Aladino Manyoma
greeted Peru, Colombia, Mexico and Central America, and with a special
mention for the Mexican fans, that either within or outside Mexico,
have always been of great support and important to the successful
career of “The Latin Brothers”.
The night and the atmosphere were at a high tone, but there was
still one more surprise. All those present were able to enjoy the
dance performance and show of “Rico Bravo Dance Company”,
of unbeatable quality; it left more than one sigh among the female
presence; with a signature, masculine salsa show that inevitabley
motivated all salsa beginners. They also made the male presence
think twice, that it may be the right time to polish up with salsa
classes so as to not fall behind. Their show, worthy of any international
scenario, affored all a small break between the artists’ long
performances during the event.
After the energetic Latin Brothers show, the next salsa band “La
Sonora Dinamita” couldn’t follow with anything less
for their fans. Beginning with one of their classics “Capuyo
and Soruyo”, this cumbianbera band dynamited the scenario
with its danceable songs, accompanied by the active interaction
of the band members, who equally shared in the enjoyment with all
of the followers. As they performed their classics, the fans sang
along and were able to enjoy in live the band that had made them
dance for so many years.
And the evening had been prepared for a stellar end, to leave everybody
one hundred percent satisfied. The former singer of the reknowned
“Fruko y sus Tesos”, Wilson Manyoma, put a perfect finale
to evening. Wilson interpreted several songs, including “El
Preso”, “Rebelion” and other salsa and cumbia
combinations that wouldn’t let the dancers take a breath and
maintained the energetic atmosphere.
The night of the “Tropical Event of the Year” was approaching
to an end with Wilson Manyoma who was the stellar artist of the
night, with great satisfaction for all those present, achieved by
having three different international groups, a great local talent
band and of course the variety of rhythms mixed by the DJ.
Regarding the public, we can mention that they invaded the hall
with a lot of anticipation, since they were anxiously waiting for
the day these artists would come. During the whole night the dancer-fans
overflowed the floor with their accumulated joy and were taken on
a ride by the artists’ performances.
In conclusion, the Tropical Event of the Year was a total success
for all; starting with the artists, promoters and general public,
and leaving us with expectation, to see what the main promoter of
the event DJ Alsy Productions, will prepare next in a near future.
Meanwhile, in the great area of Seattle, everybody will continue
to enjoy salsa at full speed in the final quarter of 2007, with
more salsa artists, salsa events, celebrations and what the salsa
community is anxiously anticipating: “The Seattle Salsa Congress”,
among various salsa activities.
So, for all salsa folks of the world, stay active and with a lot
of energy since it’s what’s needed to be in shape to
bear what is on the way for the Emerald City. Catch the salsa wave!
Well my friends, keep in touch through the web and through Americasalsa.com
Regards from the Emerald City, Seattle, WA
 October
2007
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