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Willie Villegas y Entre Amigos event photo

Willie Villegas y Entre Amigos

Saturday December 2nd

Willie Villegas y Entre Amigos are the primary source for the Classic Salsero who's looking for a “Blast from the Past” sound that was popular in the decades of the 60’s, 70’s & early 80’s. Entre Amigos are a two trombone-led Salsa band based in Brooklyn, NY, presided over by the formidable figure of Willie Villegas who is no newcomer to the worldwide Salsa scene, Willie has played with such luminaries as 10x Grammy award winner and NEA Jazz master Eddie Palmieri, the legendary “Rey de la Pachanga” Joe Quijano and the Iconic Joe Cuba Sextet as well as Salsa legends Frankie Ruiz, Lalo Rodríguez, Paquito Guzmán and “The King of the Mambo” Tito Puente.

11:00 PM - 03:00 AM

2023-12-02 23:00:002023-12-02 03:00:00America/New_YorkWillie Villegas y Entre AmigosWillie Villegas y Entre Amigos are the primary source for the Classic Salsero who's looking for a “Blast from the Past” sound that was popular in the decades of the 60’s, 70’s & early 80’s. Entre Amigos are a two trombone-led Salsa band based in Brooklyn, NY, presided over by the formidable figure of Willie Villegas who is no newcomer to the worldwide Salsa scene, Willie has played with such luminaries as 10x Grammy award winner and NEA Jazz master Eddie Palmieri, the legendary “Rey de la Pachanga” Joe Quijano and the Iconic Joe Cuba Sextet as well as Salsa legends Frankie Ruiz, Lalo Rodríguez, Paquito Guzmán and “The King of the Mambo” Tito Puente.Gonzalez y GonzalezGonzalez y GonzalezGyG@GyGnyc.com
Chino Pons event photo

Chino Pons

Sunday December 3rd

Chino Pons was born in 1971 in San Miguel del Padron, Havana, Cuba ,one of the poorest neighborhoods in Havana; surrounded by the Abakua Plantes, Bembe and Rumba cultures. Growing up in an environment of traditional and Afro-Cuban music, among musicians and legendary dancers from 1940's and 1950's, had a great influence on him and inspired him to create music. Chino's relatives gave him a solid foundation in Son Cubano music, and absorbing their knowledge of Rumba Guaguanco, Yambu, Columbia, Cha Cha Cha, Danzon, and Bolero gave him the desire to create a new, more modern, sound while still maintaining many elements of traditional Cuban music.

08:00 PM - 01:00 AM

2023-12-03 20:00:002023-12-03 01:00:00America/New_YorkChino PonsChino Pons was born in 1971 in San Miguel del Padron, Havana, Cuba ,one of the poorest neighborhoods in Havana; surrounded by the Abakua Plantes, Bembe and Rumba cultures. Growing up in an environment of traditional and Afro-Cuban music, among musicians and legendary dancers from 1940's and 1950's, had a great influence on him and inspired him to create music. Chino's relatives gave him a solid foundation in Son Cubano music, and absorbing their knowledge of Rumba Guaguanco, Yambu, Columbia, Cha Cha Cha, Danzon, and Bolero gave him the desire to create a new, more modern, sound while still maintaining many elements of traditional Cuban music.Gonzalez y GonzalezGonzalez y GonzalezGyG@GyGnyc.com
Grupo K'ndela event photo

Grupo K'ndela

Friday December 8th

Music by DJ J Loco

11:00 PM - 03:00 AM

2023-12-08 23:00:002023-12-08 03:00:00America/New_YorkGrupo K'ndelaMusic by DJ J LocoGonzalez y GonzalezGonzalez y GonzalezGyG@GyGnyc.com
Sebastian Natal event photo

Sebastian Natal

Saturday December 9th

Sebastian Natal is an Uruguayan born multi-genre multi-instrumentalist, seasoned performer and music producer. He is proficient in piano, bass, percussion, trumpet, trombone and vocals across a range of genres including salsa, samba, tango, Afro-Peruvian music, Cuban timba, Latin Jazz, candombe, Argentine Folklore and son. Sebastian’s vast range of talents have landed him many opportunities all over the world, touring with and playing alongside a range of artists including English rockstar Eric Clapton, the incredible Camila Cabello, the jazz trombonist Conrad Herwig, Uruguayan music group Sonora Borinquen and many more across a range of countries including Argentina, Europe, Uruguay, Asia, Latin America and North America. He gained substantial commercial success, producing albums with the 5 times Grammy Award winning Willy Torres. Currently, he is the bassist of the Pedrito Martinez Group, who were nominated for Grammy and Latin Grammy a couple times.

11:00 PM - 03:00 AM

2023-12-09 23:00:002023-12-09 03:00:00America/New_YorkSebastian NatalSebastian Natal is an Uruguayan born multi-genre multi-instrumentalist, seasoned performer and music producer. He is proficient in piano, bass, percussion, trumpet, trombone and vocals across a range of genres including salsa, samba, tango, Afro-Peruvian music, Cuban timba, Latin Jazz, candombe, Argentine Folklore and son. Sebastian’s vast range of talents have landed him many opportunities all over the world, touring with and playing alongside a range of artists including English rockstar Eric Clapton, the incredible Camila Cabello, the jazz trombonist Conrad Herwig, Uruguayan music group Sonora Borinquen and many more across a range of countries including Argentina, Europe, Uruguay, Asia, Latin America and North America. He gained substantial commercial success, producing albums with the 5 times Grammy Award winning Willy Torres. Currently, he is the bassist of the Pedrito Martinez Group, who were nominated for Grammy and Latin Grammy a couple times.Gonzalez y GonzalezGonzalez y GonzalezGyG@GyGnyc.com
Grupo del Este featuring Jose “Pepito” Gomez event photo

Grupo del Este featuring Jose “Pepito” Gomez

Sunday December 10th

Lead vocal & Tres guitar - Jose "Pepito" Gomez Congas - Miguelo Valdes Bongo - Hector Torres Trumpet - Oscar Onos Bass - Ariel Robles Piano - Ittetsu Nasuda

08:00 PM - 01:00 AM

2023-12-10 20:00:002023-12-10 01:00:00America/New_YorkGrupo del Este featuring Jose “Pepito” GomezLead vocal & Tres guitar - Jose "Pepito" Gomez Congas - Miguelo Valdes Bongo - Hector Torres Trumpet - Oscar Onos Bass - Ariel Robles Piano - Ittetsu NasudaGonzalez y GonzalezGonzalez y GonzalezGyG@GyGnyc.com
Willie Villegas y Entre Amigos event photo

Willie Villegas y Entre Amigos

Thursday December 14th

Willie Villegas y Entre Amigos are the primary source for the Classic Salsero who's looking for a “Blast from the Past” sound that was popular in the decades of the 60’s, 70’s & early 80’s. Entre Amigos are a two trombone-led Salsa band based in Brooklyn, NY, presided over by the formidable figure of Willie Villegas who is no newcomer to the worldwide Salsa scene, Willie has played with such luminaries as 10x Grammy award winner and NEA Jazz master Eddie Palmieri, the legendary “Rey de la Pachanga” Joe Quijano and the Iconic Joe Cuba Sextet as well as Salsa legends Frankie Ruiz, Lalo Rodríguez, Paquito Guzmán and “The King of the Mambo” Tito Puente.

08:00 PM - 02:00 AM

2023-12-14 20:00:002023-12-14 02:00:00America/New_YorkWillie Villegas y Entre AmigosWillie Villegas y Entre Amigos are the primary source for the Classic Salsero who's looking for a “Blast from the Past” sound that was popular in the decades of the 60’s, 70’s & early 80’s. Entre Amigos are a two trombone-led Salsa band based in Brooklyn, NY, presided over by the formidable figure of Willie Villegas who is no newcomer to the worldwide Salsa scene, Willie has played with such luminaries as 10x Grammy award winner and NEA Jazz master Eddie Palmieri, the legendary “Rey de la Pachanga” Joe Quijano and the Iconic Joe Cuba Sextet as well as Salsa legends Frankie Ruiz, Lalo Rodríguez, Paquito Guzmán and “The King of the Mambo” Tito Puente.Gonzalez y GonzalezGonzalez y GonzalezGyG@GyGnyc.com
Willy Torres event photo

Willy Torres

Friday December 15th

With over 35 years of successful music career and as a recording musician/musician and artist Willy Torres is one of the best Latin/salsa dance bands in the New York City (east Coast) area. Throughout Torres’s career there has been hundreds of albums of which he has been a part of, in part as: producer, arranger, vocalist, background vocalist, vocal coach, musical Director, pianist, multi percussionist, multi instrumentalist to name a few. Mr. Torres has made a name for himself as a first call musician in every level out of the New York area, although originally from Puerto Rico. It is very common for Mr. Torres to get flown all over the world when it pertains to producing and recording major international albums.

11:00 PM - 03:00 AM

2023-12-15 23:00:002023-12-15 03:00:00America/New_YorkWilly TorresWith over 35 years of successful music career and as a recording musician/musician and artist Willy Torres is one of the best Latin/salsa dance bands in the New York City (east Coast) area. Throughout Torres’s career there has been hundreds of albums of which he has been a part of, in part as: producer, arranger, vocalist, background vocalist, vocal coach, musical Director, pianist, multi percussionist, multi instrumentalist to name a few. Mr. Torres has made a name for himself as a first call musician in every level out of the New York area, although originally from Puerto Rico. It is very common for Mr. Torres to get flown all over the world when it pertains to producing and recording major international albums.Gonzalez y GonzalezGonzalez y GonzalezGyG@GyGnyc.com
Johnny

Johnny "Dandy" Rodriguez Jr

Saturday December 16th

John Rodríguez Jr. (born 1945), better known as Johnny "Dandy" Rodríguez, is an American bongo player. He was the long-time bongosero for Tito Puente, and also played with Tito Rodríguez, Ray Barretto and Alfredo de la Fe. He belonged to several popular bands of the salsa era such as Tico All-Stars, Fania All-Stars and Típica 73. Rodríguez grew up in El Barrio (Spanish Harlem), New York, being interested in stickball (street baseball), rather than music.[1] Nonetheless, influenced by his father, 17-year old Johnny earned a position playing bongos in the Tito Puente Orchestra. Johnny spent over 30 years with the orchestra, also working with Tito Rodríguez from 1965 to 1968 and with Ray Barretto from 1970 until the end of 1972. Johnny went on to form Típica 73, of which he remained a member until 1979. He then returned to Tito's band, playing alongside him until the time of Tito's death in May 2000.

11:00 PM - 03:00 AM

2023-12-16 23:00:002023-12-16 03:00:00America/New_YorkJohnny "Dandy" Rodriguez JrJohn Rodríguez Jr. (born 1945), better known as Johnny "Dandy" Rodríguez, is an American bongo player. He was the long-time bongosero for Tito Puente, and also played with Tito Rodríguez, Ray Barretto and Alfredo de la Fe. He belonged to several popular bands of the salsa era such as Tico All-Stars, Fania All-Stars and Típica 73. Rodríguez grew up in El Barrio (Spanish Harlem), New York, being interested in stickball (street baseball), rather than music.[1] Nonetheless, influenced by his father, 17-year old Johnny earned a position playing bongos in the Tito Puente Orchestra. Johnny spent over 30 years with the orchestra, also working with Tito Rodríguez from 1965 to 1968 and with Ray Barretto from 1970 until the end of 1972. Johnny went on to form Típica 73, of which he remained a member until 1979. He then returned to Tito's band, playing alongside him until the time of Tito's death in May 2000.Gonzalez y GonzalezGonzalez y GonzalezGyG@GyGnyc.com
Chico Alvarez & Mafimba event photo

Chico Alvarez & Mafimba

Sunday December 17th

CHICO ALVAREZ is an accomplished vocalist, author, graphic artist, musician and bandleader who has been living and working in the New Jersey and New York area for over 50 years. He was born in 1947 in the city of Brooklyn, N.Y. to Cuban parents. Shortly afterward, he was sent to Cuba to live with his grandparents, first to Havana and then to Oriente, where he was raised until the age of 16, at which time he returned to the place of his birth. By 1963 he had fully integrated into the public school system in NYC and was already singing R&B ballads (a style known as “doowop”) as well as straight ahead rock ’n’ roll.

08:00 PM - 01:00 AM

2023-12-17 20:00:002023-12-17 01:00:00America/New_YorkChico Alvarez & MafimbaCHICO ALVAREZ is an accomplished vocalist, author, graphic artist, musician and bandleader who has been living and working in the New Jersey and New York area for over 50 years. He was born in 1947 in the city of Brooklyn, N.Y. to Cuban parents. Shortly afterward, he was sent to Cuba to live with his grandparents, first to Havana and then to Oriente, where he was raised until the age of 16, at which time he returned to the place of his birth. By 1963 he had fully integrated into the public school system in NYC and was already singing R&B ballads (a style known as “doowop”) as well as straight ahead rock ’n’ roll.Gonzalez y GonzalezGonzalez y GonzalezGyG@GyGnyc.com
Los Hermanos De Leon event photo

Los Hermanos De Leon

Thursday December 21st

Los Hermanos De Leon are the new generation of salsa dura. They both play from the heart and give you that raw authentic in your face sound that will get you on your feet. Anthony and Tito are also known for their soloing and interacting with the audience as they start playing there trombones in the crowd.

08:00 PM - 02:00 AM

2023-12-21 20:00:002023-12-21 02:00:00America/New_YorkLos Hermanos De LeonLos Hermanos De Leon are the new generation of salsa dura. They both play from the heart and give you that raw authentic in your face sound that will get you on your feet. Anthony and Tito are also known for their soloing and interacting with the audience as they start playing there trombones in the crowd.Gonzalez y GonzalezGonzalez y GonzalezGyG@GyGnyc.com
Astoria Salsa Project event photo

Astoria Salsa Project

Friday December 22nd

Astoria Salsa Company is a project born out of percussionist Samuel Torres vision to put together a world class ensemble made of New York’s finest and most in demand latin musicians. Covering a wild range of latin American rhythms such as salsa, bolero and champeta played with the intensity of the city of New York.

11:00 PM - 03:00 AM

2023-12-22 23:00:002023-12-22 03:00:00America/New_YorkAstoria Salsa ProjectAstoria Salsa Company is a project born out of percussionist Samuel Torres vision to put together a world class ensemble made of New York’s finest and most in demand latin musicians. Covering a wild range of latin American rhythms such as salsa, bolero and champeta played with the intensity of the city of New York.Gonzalez y GonzalezGonzalez y GonzalezGyG@GyGnyc.com
Sonora Nuyorkina event photo

Sonora Nuyorkina

Thursday December 28th

La Sonora Nuyokina is a contemporary salsa band. Our members are young talented musicians who bring a fresh sound to the latin genres. Our repertoire goes from all time classics to the most popular hits today, to our own original material. The members of La Sonora come from different parts of Latin America and North America: the Dominican Republic, Cuba, Puerto Rico, Nicaragua, Venezuela, and Ecuador, as well as the United States. Each musician brings their unique taste, talent, and experience to give La Sonora its vibrant sound.

08:00 PM - 02:00 AM

2023-12-28 20:00:002023-12-28 02:00:00America/New_YorkSonora NuyorkinaLa Sonora Nuyokina is a contemporary salsa band. Our members are young talented musicians who bring a fresh sound to the latin genres. Our repertoire goes from all time classics to the most popular hits today, to our own original material. The members of La Sonora come from different parts of Latin America and North America: the Dominican Republic, Cuba, Puerto Rico, Nicaragua, Venezuela, and Ecuador, as well as the United States. Each musician brings their unique taste, talent, and experience to give La Sonora its vibrant sound.Gonzalez y GonzalezGonzalez y GonzalezGyG@GyGnyc.com
Johnny

Johnny "Dandy" Rodriguez Jr

Friday December 29th

John Rodríguez Jr. (born 1945), better known as Johnny "Dandy" Rodríguez, is an American bongo player. He was the long-time bongosero for Tito Puente, and also played with Tito Rodríguez, Ray Barretto and Alfredo de la Fe. He belonged to several popular bands of the salsa era such as Tico All-Stars, Fania All-Stars and Típica 73. Rodríguez grew up in El Barrio (Spanish Harlem), New York, being interested in stickball (street baseball), rather than music.[1] Nonetheless, influenced by his father, 17-year old Johnny earned a position playing bongos in the Tito Puente Orchestra. Johnny spent over 30 years with the orchestra, also working with Tito Rodríguez from 1965 to 1968 and with Ray Barretto from 1970 until the end of 1972. Johnny went on to form Típica 73, of which he remained a member until 1979. He then returned to Tito's band, playing alongside him until the time of Tito's death in May 2000.

11:00 PM - 03:00 AM

2023-12-29 23:00:002023-12-29 03:00:00America/New_YorkJohnny "Dandy" Rodriguez JrJohn Rodríguez Jr. (born 1945), better known as Johnny "Dandy" Rodríguez, is an American bongo player. He was the long-time bongosero for Tito Puente, and also played with Tito Rodríguez, Ray Barretto and Alfredo de la Fe. He belonged to several popular bands of the salsa era such as Tico All-Stars, Fania All-Stars and Típica 73. Rodríguez grew up in El Barrio (Spanish Harlem), New York, being interested in stickball (street baseball), rather than music.[1] Nonetheless, influenced by his father, 17-year old Johnny earned a position playing bongos in the Tito Puente Orchestra. Johnny spent over 30 years with the orchestra, also working with Tito Rodríguez from 1965 to 1968 and with Ray Barretto from 1970 until the end of 1972. Johnny went on to form Típica 73, of which he remained a member until 1979. He then returned to Tito's band, playing alongside him until the time of Tito's death in May 2000.Gonzalez y GonzalezGonzalez y GonzalezGyG@GyGnyc.com
GyG's NYE BASH 2024 ! event photo

GyG's NYE BASH 2024 !

Sunday December 31st

Music by DJ J Loco

09:00 PM - 03:00 AM

2023-12-31 21:00:002023-12-31 03:00:00America/New_YorkGyG's NYE BASH 2024 !Music by DJ J LocoGonzalez y GonzalezGonzalez y GonzalezGyG@GyGnyc.com
Willie Villegas y Entre Amigos event photo

Willie Villegas y Entre Amigos

Saturday January 6th

Willie Villegas y Entre Amigos are the primary source for the Classic Salsero who's looking for a “Blast from the Past” sound that was popular in the decades of the 60’s, 70’s & early 80’s. Entre Amigos are a two trombone-led Salsa band based in Brooklyn, NY, presided over by the formidable figure of Willie Villegas who is no newcomer to the worldwide Salsa scene, Willie has played with such luminaries as 10x Grammy award winner and NEA Jazz master Eddie Palmieri, the legendary “Rey de la Pachanga” Joe Quijano and the Iconic Joe Cuba Sextet as well as Salsa legends Frankie Ruiz, Lalo Rodríguez, Paquito Guzmán and “The King of the Mambo” Tito Puente.

11:00 PM - 03:00 AM

2024-01-06 23:00:002024-01-06 03:00:00America/New_YorkWillie Villegas y Entre AmigosWillie Villegas y Entre Amigos are the primary source for the Classic Salsero who's looking for a “Blast from the Past” sound that was popular in the decades of the 60’s, 70’s & early 80’s. Entre Amigos are a two trombone-led Salsa band based in Brooklyn, NY, presided over by the formidable figure of Willie Villegas who is no newcomer to the worldwide Salsa scene, Willie has played with such luminaries as 10x Grammy award winner and NEA Jazz master Eddie Palmieri, the legendary “Rey de la Pachanga” Joe Quijano and the Iconic Joe Cuba Sextet as well as Salsa legends Frankie Ruiz, Lalo Rodríguez, Paquito Guzmán and “The King of the Mambo” Tito Puente.Gonzalez y GonzalezGonzalez y GonzalezGyG@GyGnyc.com
Yuniel Jiménez event photo

Yuniel Jiménez

Sunday January 7th

Yuniel Jimenez "El Guajiro" (The Country Boy) is a singer-songwriter and a master tres player who came from Santa Clara, Cuba to New York City. He brought with him not only his tres-guitar but a piece of the country side of Cuba to the Big Apple. In 2012, he described his experiences in a single ¨Un Guajiro en Nueva York¨ which was also the tittle of his first album. The 12 track album depicts various life situations inside and outside of Cuba through the eyes of the Cuban singer-songwriter. In 2015, his second CD, called ¨Hay Gente Pa' To'....¨ was released. This is an album that has been enjoyed by a more diverse public. In 2017, ¨La Malicia¨ and ¨Hay Gente Pa´ To´ won the hearts of people of Medellin, Colombia and were voted #1 songs for six consecutive weeks in Latinastereo Radio Station. The genuine lyrics and unique sound of the Cuban Tres in that album will enchant any language speaker and certainly make a music listener dance!

08:00 PM - 01:00 AM

2024-01-07 20:00:002024-01-07 01:00:00America/New_YorkYuniel JiménezYuniel Jimenez "El Guajiro" (The Country Boy) is a singer-songwriter and a master tres player who came from Santa Clara, Cuba to New York City. He brought with him not only his tres-guitar but a piece of the country side of Cuba to the Big Apple. In 2012, he described his experiences in a single ¨Un Guajiro en Nueva York¨ which was also the tittle of his first album. The 12 track album depicts various life situations inside and outside of Cuba through the eyes of the Cuban singer-songwriter. In 2015, his second CD, called ¨Hay Gente Pa' To'....¨ was released. This is an album that has been enjoyed by a more diverse public. In 2017, ¨La Malicia¨ and ¨Hay Gente Pa´ To´ won the hearts of people of Medellin, Colombia and were voted #1 songs for six consecutive weeks in Latinastereo Radio Station. The genuine lyrics and unique sound of the Cuban Tres in that album will enchant any language speaker and certainly make a music listener dance!Gonzalez y GonzalezGonzalez y GonzalezGyG@GyGnyc.com
Santiago y la Orquesta event photo

Santiago y la Orquesta

Friday January 12th

A Colombian style Salsa band, Santiago Moyano is a third generation of singers in his family and fronting one of the best live Salsa performances currently in NYC.

11:00 PM - 03:00 AM

2024-01-12 23:00:002024-01-12 03:00:00America/New_YorkSantiago y la OrquestaA Colombian style Salsa band, Santiago Moyano is a third generation of singers in his family and fronting one of the best live Salsa performances currently in NYC.Gonzalez y GonzalezGonzalez y GonzalezGyG@GyGnyc.com
Grupo K'ndela event photo

Grupo K'ndela

Saturday January 13th

Music by DJ J Loco

11:00 PM - 03:00 AM

2024-01-13 23:00:002024-01-13 03:00:00America/New_YorkGrupo K'ndelaMusic by DJ J LocoGonzalez y GonzalezGonzalez y GonzalezGyG@GyGnyc.com
Chino Pons event photo

Chino Pons

Sunday January 14th

Chino Pons was born in 1971 in San Miguel del Padron, Havana, Cuba ,one of the poorest neighborhoods in Havana; surrounded by the Abakua Plantes, Bembe and Rumba cultures. Growing up in an environment of traditional and Afro-Cuban music, among musicians and legendary dancers from 1940's and 1950's, had a great influence on him and inspired him to create music. Chino's relatives gave him a solid foundation in Son Cubano music, and absorbing their knowledge of Rumba Guaguanco, Yambu, Columbia, Cha Cha Cha, Danzon, and Bolero gave him the desire to create a new, more modern, sound while still maintaining many elements of traditional Cuban music.

08:00 PM - 01:00 AM

2024-01-14 20:00:002024-01-14 01:00:00America/New_YorkChino PonsChino Pons was born in 1971 in San Miguel del Padron, Havana, Cuba ,one of the poorest neighborhoods in Havana; surrounded by the Abakua Plantes, Bembe and Rumba cultures. Growing up in an environment of traditional and Afro-Cuban music, among musicians and legendary dancers from 1940's and 1950's, had a great influence on him and inspired him to create music. Chino's relatives gave him a solid foundation in Son Cubano music, and absorbing their knowledge of Rumba Guaguanco, Yambu, Columbia, Cha Cha Cha, Danzon, and Bolero gave him the desire to create a new, more modern, sound while still maintaining many elements of traditional Cuban music.Gonzalez y GonzalezGonzalez y GonzalezGyG@GyGnyc.com
Jose

Jose "Juicy" Jusino

Thursday January 18th

When Jose "Juicy" Jusino was three years old, his father taught him to play the congas, bongos, and timbales. At the age of five, Juicy's father took him to see Tito Puente and his Orchestra, and encouraged the child to play with a group of children who were playing with Tito. Those children turned out to be Bobby Allende, Tito Allende and Marc Quiñones, and the band became known as The Rumberitos All Stars. The group played with Tito Puente at the Corso, Madison Square Garden, Avery Fischer Hall and at many other locations. Tito also gathered the Rumberitos to do a show with Julio Iglesias. When he was seven years old, Juicy performed with the Fania All Stars, which included Johnny Pacheco, Ray Barretto and Hector Lavoe. His first recorded performance came at the age of nine when he played timbales on a song called Saludo Cordial for Jose Mangual's album Para Bailar Y Gozar. Juicy sites Tito Puente as one of the most important influences in his life.

08:00 PM - 02:00 AM

2024-01-18 20:00:002024-01-18 02:00:00America/New_YorkJose "Juicy" JusinoWhen Jose "Juicy" Jusino was three years old, his father taught him to play the congas, bongos, and timbales. At the age of five, Juicy's father took him to see Tito Puente and his Orchestra, and encouraged the child to play with a group of children who were playing with Tito. Those children turned out to be Bobby Allende, Tito Allende and Marc Quiñones, and the band became known as The Rumberitos All Stars. The group played with Tito Puente at the Corso, Madison Square Garden, Avery Fischer Hall and at many other locations. Tito also gathered the Rumberitos to do a show with Julio Iglesias. When he was seven years old, Juicy performed with the Fania All Stars, which included Johnny Pacheco, Ray Barretto and Hector Lavoe. His first recorded performance came at the age of nine when he played timbales on a song called Saludo Cordial for Jose Mangual's album Para Bailar Y Gozar. Juicy sites Tito Puente as one of the most important influences in his life.Gonzalez y GonzalezGonzalez y GonzalezGyG@GyGnyc.com
Los Hermanos De Leon event photo

Los Hermanos De Leon

Friday January 19th

Los Hermanos De Leon are the new generation of salsa dura. They both play from the heart and give you that raw authentic in your face sound that will get you on your feet. Anthony and Tito are also known for their soloing and interacting with the audience as they start playing there trombones in the crowd.

11:00 PM - 03:00 AM

2024-01-19 23:00:002024-01-19 03:00:00America/New_YorkLos Hermanos De LeonLos Hermanos De Leon are the new generation of salsa dura. They both play from the heart and give you that raw authentic in your face sound that will get you on your feet. Anthony and Tito are also known for their soloing and interacting with the audience as they start playing there trombones in the crowd.Gonzalez y GonzalezGonzalez y GonzalezGyG@GyGnyc.com
Danny Rojo event photo

Danny Rojo

Sunday January 21st

Born and raised in Cuba with family roots in music, he started playing from the age of 5, while he began his formal studies in music at 9 and turned pro at 17 playing night clubs in Havana. In 1992 he moved to the United States (New York) starting to play in the most famous clubs in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Miami, Puerto Rico and throughout the country. He has recorded 5 CDs as a solo artist in Latin music with Universal Musica Latino. He has been nominated for several awards, including the Latin Grammy.

08:00 PM - 01:00 AM

2024-01-21 20:00:002024-01-21 01:00:00America/New_YorkDanny RojoBorn and raised in Cuba with family roots in music, he started playing from the age of 5, while he began his formal studies in music at 9 and turned pro at 17 playing night clubs in Havana. In 1992 he moved to the United States (New York) starting to play in the most famous clubs in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Miami, Puerto Rico and throughout the country. He has recorded 5 CDs as a solo artist in Latin music with Universal Musica Latino. He has been nominated for several awards, including the Latin Grammy.Gonzalez y GonzalezGonzalez y GonzalezGyG@GyGnyc.com
Astoria Salsa Project event photo

Astoria Salsa Project

Friday January 26th

Astoria Salsa Company is a project born out of percussionist Samuel Torres vision to put together a world class ensemble made of New York’s finest and most in demand latin musicians. Covering a wild range of latin American rhythms such as salsa, bolero and champeta played with the intensity of the city of New York.

11:00 PM - 03:00 AM

2024-01-26 23:00:002024-01-26 03:00:00America/New_YorkAstoria Salsa ProjectAstoria Salsa Company is a project born out of percussionist Samuel Torres vision to put together a world class ensemble made of New York’s finest and most in demand latin musicians. Covering a wild range of latin American rhythms such as salsa, bolero and champeta played with the intensity of the city of New York.Gonzalez y GonzalezGonzalez y GonzalezGyG@GyGnyc.com
La Excelencia event photo

La Excelencia

Saturday January 27th

La Excelencia’s in-your-face sound and energetic, live performances reach outside of the salsa norm, and have propelled the band to main stream audiences and venues. Inspired by the salsa sounds of the 70’s and the sociopolitical landscape of today, La Excelencia is an award-winning band from New York City that combines traditional salsa elements with a modern and unapologetic sound. Their music invigorates social mindedness amidst a powerful and danceable soundtrack

11:00 PM - 03:00 AM

2024-01-27 23:00:002024-01-27 03:00:00America/New_YorkLa ExcelenciaLa Excelencia’s in-your-face sound and energetic, live performances reach outside of the salsa norm, and have propelled the band to main stream audiences and venues. Inspired by the salsa sounds of the 70’s and the sociopolitical landscape of today, La Excelencia is an award-winning band from New York City that combines traditional salsa elements with a modern and unapologetic sound. Their music invigorates social mindedness amidst a powerful and danceable soundtrackGonzalez y GonzalezGonzalez y GonzalezGyG@GyGnyc.com
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Sonora Nuyorkina

Friday February 2nd

La Sonora Nuyokina is a contemporary salsa band. Our members are young talented musicians who bring a fresh sound to the latin genres. Our repertoire goes from all time classics to the most popular hits today, to our own original material. The members of La Sonora come from different parts of Latin America and North America: the Dominican Republic, Cuba, Puerto Rico, Nicaragua, Venezuela, and Ecuador, as well as the United States. Each musician brings their unique taste, talent, and experience to give La Sonora its vibrant sound.

11:00 PM - 03:00 AM

2024-02-02 23:00:002024-02-02 03:00:00America/New_YorkSonora NuyorkinaLa Sonora Nuyokina is a contemporary salsa band. Our members are young talented musicians who bring a fresh sound to the latin genres. Our repertoire goes from all time classics to the most popular hits today, to our own original material. The members of La Sonora come from different parts of Latin America and North America: the Dominican Republic, Cuba, Puerto Rico, Nicaragua, Venezuela, and Ecuador, as well as the United States. Each musician brings their unique taste, talent, and experience to give La Sonora its vibrant sound.Gonzalez y GonzalezGonzalez y GonzalezGyG@GyGnyc.com
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Sebastian Natal

Thursday February 8th

Sebastian Natal is an Uruguayan born multi-genre multi-instrumentalist, seasoned performer and music producer. He is proficient in piano, bass, percussion, trumpet, trombone and vocals across a range of genres including salsa, samba, tango, Afro-Peruvian music, Cuban timba, Latin Jazz, candombe, Argentine Folklore and son. Sebastian’s vast range of talents have landed him many opportunities all over the world, touring with and playing alongside a range of artists including English rockstar Eric Clapton, the incredible Camila Cabello, the jazz trombonist Conrad Herwig, Uruguayan music group Sonora Borinquen and many more across a range of countries including Argentina, Europe, Uruguay, Asia, Latin America and North America. He gained substantial commercial success, producing albums with the 5 times Grammy Award winning Willy Torres. Currently, he is the bassist of the Pedrito Martinez Group, who were nominated for Grammy and Latin Grammy a couple times.

09:00 PM - 02:00 AM

2024-02-08 21:00:002024-02-08 02:00:00America/New_YorkSebastian NatalSebastian Natal is an Uruguayan born multi-genre multi-instrumentalist, seasoned performer and music producer. He is proficient in piano, bass, percussion, trumpet, trombone and vocals across a range of genres including salsa, samba, tango, Afro-Peruvian music, Cuban timba, Latin Jazz, candombe, Argentine Folklore and son. Sebastian’s vast range of talents have landed him many opportunities all over the world, touring with and playing alongside a range of artists including English rockstar Eric Clapton, the incredible Camila Cabello, the jazz trombonist Conrad Herwig, Uruguayan music group Sonora Borinquen and many more across a range of countries including Argentina, Europe, Uruguay, Asia, Latin America and North America. He gained substantial commercial success, producing albums with the 5 times Grammy Award winning Willy Torres. Currently, he is the bassist of the Pedrito Martinez Group, who were nominated for Grammy and Latin Grammy a couple times.Gonzalez y GonzalezGonzalez y GonzalezGyG@GyGnyc.com
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Willy Torres

Friday February 9th

With over 35 years of successful music career and as a recording musician/musician and artist Willy Torres is one of the best Latin/salsa dance bands in the New York City

11:00 PM - 03:00 AM

2024-02-09 23:00:002024-02-09 03:00:00America/New_YorkWilly TorresWith over 35 years of successful music career and as a recording musician/musician and artist Willy Torres is one of the best Latin/salsa dance bands in the New York CityGonzalez y GonzalezGonzalez y GonzalezGyG@GyGnyc.com
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Willy Torres

Friday March 1st

With over 35 years of successful music career and as a recording musician/musician and artist Willy Torres is one of the best Latin/salsa dance bands in the New York City

11:00 PM - 03:00 AM

2024-03-01 23:00:002024-03-01 03:00:00America/New_YorkWilly TorresWith over 35 years of successful music career and as a recording musician/musician and artist Willy Torres is one of the best Latin/salsa dance bands in the New York CityGonzalez y GonzalezGonzalez y GonzalezGyG@GyGnyc.com