Orquesta Pomo medley from Gröna Lund

Stockholm Salsa Summer 2012 officially came to an end with a concert by Orquesta Pomo on September 22nd at the last salsa night at Stockholm's amusment park Gröna Lund. Despite the chilly, rainy weather the dancers showed up and the dancefloor was packed. The 13-man band continues to impress with Celia Ferrer and Cristian Guerra on lead vocals and Cristina Pomo and Alexander Saltell on coros. They are tight, well rehearsed and have tailored the show to dancers. Bandleader and pianist Jonas Pomo has written most of the songs, although they do include a couple of covers that are real crowd pleasers.

Orquesta Pomo has put together a 4 minute montage from the concert, and we share it with you for your viewing and listening pleasure. And just when you think it's over, don't close your browser yet because there is a little recording of just the horns from the soundcheck and it is smokin'! You don't want to miss it! For pictures from the concert as well as the latest info on what is happening with the band check out the Orquesta Pomo Facebook page.

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Thank YouTube for making it possible for us to share in great musical moments like this performance of the classic "Te gusto o te caigo bien" by Osvaldo Chacón ! This was the title track from Bamboleo's first CD,  and it is a prefect example of what timba is all about. Chacón keeps it just as fresh today as it was in 1996. The video was filmed with a percussion-eye view from right behind the bassist, so it's a special  treat for rhythm section fans. I hope he can set up a European tour one of these days so I can catch him live! Or maybe I'll be making a 2013 timba trip to London...Enjoy!

Osvaldo Chacón sings his timba classic "Te gusto o te caigo bien"

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Maykel Blanco y Salsa Mayor filming video clip for "Bembé"

On October 10, 2004, Maykel Blanco y Salsa Mayor had their very first performance at Casa de la Música Galiano. Their debut album, "Recoge y vete", released in 2006 made the band an overnight success on the international timba scene. In the summer of 2007 the Maykel Blanco y Salsa Mayor did their first European tour and it was a resounding success with audiences going wild. By the time the band released its second studio album, "Anda y pégate", in 2008, even the hard-to-please Havana audience was convinced that this band was here to stay. They commemorate their eight years with another concert at Casa de la Música Galiano soon. It was scheduled for October 13th, but for reasons beyond their control this concert has been cancelled. Check their Facebook page to see when the new date will be for the anniversaryy celebration.

To date Maykel Blanco y Salsa Mayor have released three studio CD, one live CD and a live DVD. They are on the verge of releasing their fourth studio CD this fall, having just returned  to Havana from an intense three-week stay in Lima. Here is a little video look at then and now.

First European Tour 2007 - Tour Montage

European Summer Tour 2012 - "Bembé" featuring Yordis

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Attention Cuban music fans: Descemer Bueno is celebrating the release of his new CD "Bueno" with the event of the season! The concert, titled Descemer Bueno & Friends, will take place at 8:00pm October 19th at the Dade County Auditorium . Why do I say it will be the event of the season? Check out the list of artists! In addition to Descemer you have Jorge Villamizar, Kelvis Ochoa, Buena Fe and Omar Hernández Jr. plus special guests Haila and Baby Lores. Get your tickets to Descemer Bueno & Friends now!

The guest list reflects the new album on which Descemer collaborated with many of Cuba's most popular and innovative young artists. The CD is a Caribbean mix of alternative rock, ballads, boleros, salsa and bachata. "Lloro por ti", which he recorded with Alaín Daniel, is the only salsa track.

Track list: You can purchase "Bueno" now at iTunes. 

For your viewing and listening pleasure, here is the groundbreaking video "Ser de sol"  that Descemer filmed with Buena Fe this summer.

Descemer Bueno & Buena Fe "Ser de sol"

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