Music
OUR DJ’S
DJ Charun (Miami, FL)
DJ Charun is known by South Florida salseros as DJ Negro Chulo, is spinning salsa dura beats that makes dancers jump out of their seats and fills the dance floor with sabor. In a short time, DJ Jorge Charun has appeared and headlined in some of the most popular Salsa clubs and socials in Miami, Broward , and everywhere in between in South Florida. His distinct style at the turntables is fluid and dynamic, and his deep knowledge of salsa music and history, together with his extensive music library create an electric atmosphere that entices dancers to the dance floor song after song. The Peruvian born DJ’s love for salsa begun as a child while playing classic salsa and salsa dura at all of his family gatherings in Lima . Driving rhythms from the greats like La Sonara Ponceña, Cheo Feliciano, Tito Puente, El Conde Rodriguez, Joe Cuba and many all time greats became his day-to-day and fed what is now a compelling passion for the finest salsa. From the perspective of a veteran salsa dancer, he effortlessly interprets the crowd and plays what hardcore salseros crave to dance. El Negro Chulo’s initiation to the Miami Salsa Scene four years ago led him to explore, meet, promote, manage and create exquisite events throughout South Florida . His inception to DJing began at the Sizzling Wednesdays Nights at Le Café Bistro in North Miami Beach. His skills at the turn-tables continues intoxicating all sorts of dancers, from beginners to world renowned salsa performers at each venue he visits. Today, DJ Jorge Charun’s explosive repertoire seduces the Miami Salsa Scene, mixing the most exclusive and rarest tracks of Classic Salsa, Salsa Dura, NY Salsa, Timba, Cha Cha, and Mambo, as well as the best and latest hits of Merengue, Bachata, Reggaeton, Cubaton and everything Latin that will bring dancers to their feet. Present and Past Venue & Events: Festivals: Salsa Guinness Record/ Fiestas Patronales de Puerto Rico 2010, The Miami Salsa Congress 2010, The Miami Salsa Congress 2011. Concerts: Ismael Miranda, Moncho Rivera, Xtreme (Bachata, Luisito Carrion, Edwin Bonilla (Album Release Party by SONY). ROWARD CLUBS: Aizia at the Diplomat, Legends Cafe, Moonshine Asian Restaurant, Le Cafe Bistro, Downtown 28, SOUTH BEACH CLUBS: Yuca Lounge, Morena, Vynil&Kai, COCONUT GROVE CLUBS: Flavour, Taurus. Current Location: Miami, FL, Website: http://www.djjorgecharun.com, Booking Agent: Jorge Charun 703-568-8171
DJ Carlos “El Cacique” Castera (Puerto Rico)
“Lo que se hereda no se hurta”…that’s the best way to describe the origin of Carlos Raúl Castera’s, better known as “El Cacique”, love for Latin music especially salsa. Son of a very talented musician, Carlos very well remembers listening to the salsa classics at a young age and accompanying his father to music practices. It is at this time where everything began for Carlos…It is at home listening to LPs and going to music rehearsals with his father where he meets and falls in love with the music of Willie Rosario, Rafael Cortijo, Ismael Rivera, Bobby Valentín, Eddie Palmieri, and many others…
Carlos “El Cacique” was born in Mayagüez, Puerto Rico (PR) on June 19, 1970. In addition to PR, Carlos has lived in the Dominican Republicand New York. Therefore, Carlos has been exposed to several music genres ranging from house music and hip hop to latin jazz and of course salsa. In 2001, Carlos moved to the DC area where he reconnected with his love for salsa music. Not soon after that he started guest djing in some of the best known salsa venues in our area. In the last few years he has played in Habana Village, Zanzibar, The Salsa Room and Clarendon Grill to name a few. He has also entertained salsa fans at SalsaMetro’s New Year Celebrations as well as in D.C. Salsa Congress. DJ Cacique has also been a guest salsa DJ in Puerto Rico.
“El Cacique” is a true music lover. He collects salsa music and he has a genuine passion for good salsa. He is committed to entertain salsa fans all throughout and show them what good music is all about.
DJ Eric B (Netherlands)
DJ EricB is a native of the Netherlands who caught the Salsa Bug during a trip to Venezuela in 2001. Ever since, DJ EricB has been collecting Latin music and, throughout the years, his collection on both vinyl albums and original CD’s has grown to an extensive musical library. After much persuasion by friends EricB began DJ-ing in the Dutch Latin Scene in 2004, before moving to the USA in 2005.
DJ EricB got his break in the USA on the Nick Aguire’s Salsa Dura show, where he was able to show a wide audience how he rolled with Classic Salsa Dura. Since then he has played the beats for crowds at Latin events all over Maryland, Virginia and Washington DC and his ability to adjust his music to cater to any kind of crowd has made him a favorite on the Latin scene on the East Coast.
DJ EricB specializes in Old Skool Mambo, Cha-Cha and Guaguanco, and has become been a regular spinning at Salsa/Mambo Socials in the Washington DC Metro area, but also keeps the dance floor hopping at many mainstream Latin venues and Cuban/Timba events.
DJ Bruno “El Unico” (Washington, DC)
DJ Bruno also known as “El Unico” has been a fixture in the Washington DC salsa scene since 1996. Born in El Barrio, NYC and raised in the Bronx, Bruno plays the music that identifies him with every other salsero/salsera. He plays for the dancer, the listener, the connoisseur, and everybody that loves this vibrant music. Bruno has been featured at salsa Congresses: Head Dj at: Orlando Salsa Congress and DC Salsa Congress . NYC Salsa Congress, LA Salsa Congress, International bachata Congress, Salsa Metro New year’s Eve Gala in DC and another dance events featuring top Salsa artists.
DJ Miguel “El Sonero” Morales (Washington DC)
El Sonero has become quite the rising star in the DC metropolitan and tri-state area. You can find him spinning his cd’s at many of the local nightclubs which include and have included the like of the Barking Dog (Bethesda, MD), Cibo’s (Baltimore, MD), The Thompson Ballroom Dance Studio (Baltimore), The Salsa Room (formerly Cecelia’s in Arlington, Virginia), Divino’s Lounge (Bethesda, MD), Salsa Block Party (Timonium, MD) etc.
DJ Paul Hernandez “Neo” (Washington, DC)
DJ Neo has established himself as a prominent force in the DC Salsa Scene. Before becoming a hard core Salsa Dura enthusiast, DJ Neo started out as a Latin Mix DJ having performed at some of DC’s premier night clubs.
It wasn’t until his first live Salsa concert that he really had an appreciation for Salsa music. It was then he decided to switch gears and focus his time and energy on becoming one of the top salsa DJ’s in the DMV (DC, Maryland, VA) area.
Winners of various awards such as the Battle of the DJ’s at Clarendon Grill, winner of the StuckonSalsa award as the best DC salsa DJ, he also was featured on the internationally aired Nick Aguirre Salsa Dura radio show and the Mambo Scene Internet Radio Show.
He has also played at the DC Salsa Congress, DC Bachata Congress, The New York Salsa Congress, The All Star Salsa Cruise in Mexico , The SOS Resolution Jam, and is currently in the dj rotation at Mr. Mambo’s Social every second Saturday of the month.
DJ “Sugar Ruiz” (New Jersey) – Also One of the MC’s
DJ MC, Comedian and Music Ambassador.
DJ Sugar Ruiz has been in the music and entertainment business for many years. Sugar has shared the stage with many Latin Legends such as, Tito Puente, Celia Cruz and Joe Cuba. If you where to combine the top ten Djs in music today, you would find a little of each of them in Sugar Ruiz. likable, funny and approachable, Sugar is very much respected by his peers. Videography, Photography and Music engineer, Sugar combines all of his talents to present a Show Of Shows, where ever he goes. Often imitated, never duplicated. Sugar is always giving back to the up and coming talent because he has never forgotten his roots. DJ Sugar Ruiz, invites you to join him and all the talent at the second annual Baltimore Salsa Fest, 2012.
OUR BANDS
Cubano Groove (Washington, DC)
Directed by Rene Ibanez
Cubano Groove’s Rene Ibanez is a well-known Cuban percussionist out of Washington, DC who has performed with many well-known artists and bands in and outside of the Metropolitan Area for the past 30 plus years. His band, Cubano Groove keeps traditional Cuban music old and new alive. Sit back relax, dance and enjoy.
Saoco (Washington DC)
Grupo Saoco was founded in June of 2004, this group was actually put together for special project for one of the most popular club in the Adams Morgan area. The project was only for the summer of this year but the group was well accepted by the crow and project was instantly extended for the next 5 years. This group in composed of 7 talented musicians from previous popular band Orquesta Melao. The group very diverse and have musicians from many different nationalities.
Grupo Saoco is specialized in Latin Jazz, Salsa, Son Montuno. The group is currently performing only for private parties (weeding receptions, corporate events, special festivals etc.) This group has also perform in many clubs in the Baltimore area including Belvedere hotel club (13th Floor).
For additional information regarding the group events or booking kindly contact Louis A. Noboa (Manager) at 301-448-2336 or email Lnoboa61@gmail.com.
