The "rebirth of Salsa"Who are the experts on board?

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I was catching up on some of this week's NY Times articles today where they mentioned how Salsa music has taken on a whole new life of its own(at least here in NYC)
I would really like to learn more about this subject especially how it relates to the DR.
Famous artists? Famous songs? Birth of the salsa?
Any and all information gratefully accepted.
john
 
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I havent heard of such rebirth amongst dominican vocalists, as far as I am concerned...


I think Alex Bueno's "Jardin Prohibido" is the nicest Salsa song by a Dominican vocalist...
YouTube - ALEX BUENO - JARDIN PROHIBIDO It was a BIG HIT in Latin America

Notable Salsa Singers of DR:

El Canario (he was comissioned to play at the wedding of the future king/queen of Greece 12 years ago)
Alex Bueno
Juan Luis Guerra
Jhonny Pacheco
Can't remember the others..
 
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Ahi te va'

johne said:
I was catching up on some of this week's NY Times articles today where they mentioned how Salsa music has taken on a whole new life of its own(at least here in NYC)
I would really like to learn more about this subject especially how it relates to the DR.
Famous artists? Famous songs? Birth of the salsa?
Any and all information gratefully accepted.
john
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On the "Genearl Stuff" forum, check a thread tittled:

"Dominican Salseros- Where are they?".

You may find what you are looking for.

Btw: For me (NOTE: FOR ME), the best Dominican salseros are Henry Garcia and the Dominican Salsero with the most hits: Raulin Rosendo.

Anyways, check that thread.
 
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I can tell you that a dominican was VERY prominent in the salsa movement-Johhny Pacheco. He co-founded Fania Records with Jerry Masucci in 1963.

Born in Santiago(where else? LOL!!) he moved to NYC in the 1940s and attended Juliard where he played percussion.

I could go on and on, but for those who already know this it would be redundant.

One of the reasons salsa has experienced a resurgence is because Fania had decided to remaster the music and put it out in an organized fashion and I can tell you that the music is selling WELL.

I myself have never cared for salsa until now but I have been drawn by the history and the music is just incredible.

I have started slowly, going from Eddie Palmieri to Willie Colon and now Hector Lavoe. And along the way I have educated myself on the history and it is important to realize that in the hands of these musical geniuses it is something for ALL latinos to be proud of.
 
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Historically, the most important person is Johnny Pacheco, although he is not an singer. His influence was felt mostly outside of DR.

Cuco Valoy is probably the most influential in DR. That's where the great Henry Garcia came from, and he also served as the inspiration for many others.

IMO, the best singer of all time is Raulin Rosendo. Alex Bueno had a better voice and more talent, but lacks the longevity and number of hits, due mostly to having wasted his career to drug addiction. Raulin Rosendo somehow managed to stay relevant, despite his own personal battles with the same demons.

Currently on the DR salsa scene, the best known are Michel (brilliant IMO), Sexappeal, and Minino.
 
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I learned to dance with Raulin Rosendo's CD from 1991: Solamente Salsa. Oh my God, the memories...

There are many Dominican salsa singers, but like many here have stated Raulin Rosendo and Alex Bueno are among the best.

Love this thread...
 
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I think there is a resurgence in Salsa at least in NYC. I 'm planning to take lessons, i only know basic steps, no turns or any of the fancy foot work, which I love.

Raulin Rosendo
Jose Alberto (El Canario)
I never knew Alex Bueno for being a salsero???????
 
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So you NYC wanna-be and salsa lovers.... lets do a get together at LQ's on a Wednesday night. After work, free buffet and free salsa lessons. The atmosphere is great: good and bad dancers all together mingling. Adult crowd and everybody is ready to teach and learn.
 
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Talldrink said:
So you NYC wanna-be and salsa lovers.... lets do a get together at LQ's on a Wednesday night. After work, free buffet and free salsa lessons. The atmosphere is great: good and bad dancers all together mingling. Adult crowd and everybody is ready to teach and learn.
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ok I'm in, let's do it.
 
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Berzin said:
I can tell you that a dominican was VERY prominent in the salsa movement-Johhny Pacheco. He co-founded Fania Records with Jerry Masucci in 1963.

Born in Santiago(where else? LOL!!) he moved to NYC in the 1940s and attended Juliard where he played percussion.

I could go on and on, but for those who already know this it would be redundant.

One of the reasons salsa has experienced a resurgence is because Fania had decided to remaster the music and put it out in an organized fashion and I can tell you that the music is selling WELL.

I myself have never cared for salsa until now but I have been drawn by the history and the music is just incredible.

I have started slowly, going from Eddie Palmieri to Willie Colon and now Hector Lavoe. And along the way I have educated myself on the history and it is important to realize that in the hands of these musical geniuses it is something for ALL latinos to be proud of.
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I just wished that the directors and producers (Lopez) of "El Cantante" could have heard you. It would have made a more educational movie on the birth of Salsa and not a "drug tragedy'. ;)
 
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You are correct

Talldrink said:
So you NYC wanna-be and salsa lovers.... lets do a get together at LQ's on a Wednesday night. After work, free buffet and free salsa lessons. The atmosphere is great: good and bad dancers all together mingling. Adult crowd and everybody is ready to teach and learn.
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Hey:

That is a VERY good idea. You can count on me being there. I go once in a while. It is a very good deal. The food is ok. After work, so you can be home early if you have to work the next day.

Please try to plan.
 
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I keep hearing that about the movie. I wanted to see it at the movies b/c of the music, but then I'm told is not about Salsa, is about him doing drugs. Guess I can wait to hear JLo's screetch when I get it in the mail throught Blockbuster... Too bad.
 
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Talldrink said:
I keep hearing that about the movie. I wanted to see it at the movies b/c of the music, but then I'm told is not about Salsa, is about him doing drugs. Guess I can wait to hear JLo's screetch when I get it in the mail throught Blockbuster... Too bad.
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It did not even make 4 million.

A TOTAL flop.
 
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Source for Classic Salsa

I have spent mucho tiempo searching for recordings of classic salsa I used to hear on The Syphony Sid Show back in the day. The best source I have ever come across for digital remasters of so many of the really classic salsa albums going waaaay back is a website: Descarga.com: Home. Check it out.
 
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Just a suggestion

;);)

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