30262: CHARANGA SOLEIL - Performance Calendar for April, May & June 2007 (fwd)

[Bob Corbett <corbetre@webster.edu>]

From: MassMuzik@aol.com

CHARANGA SOLEIL - Performance Calendar for April, May & June 2007

Dear Friends,

Below is the current schedule of confirmed appearances by CHARANGA SOLEIL for
the next three months. Please check the "Performances" page of our website
for any additions or updates: http://www.charangasoleil.com.

We thank you for your support, and can hardly wait to see you out there doing
your thing on the dance floor!

With love from the band:

Cathy, Goussy, Yaa-Lengi, Hadar, Lewis, Junior, Chiqui, Sergio, Abou, John

also Al A. & DJ Neva

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THURS. APRIL 5, 2007
10PM to 1AM - No Cover
Havana Central at The West End
2911 Broadway (bet. 113th & 114th St.)
New York, NY 10025
Info: 212-662-8830
http://www.havanacentral.com

THURS. APRIL 26, 2007
10PM to 1AM - No Cover
Havana Central at The West End
2911 Broadway (bet. 113th & 114th St.)
New York, NY 10025
Info: 212-662-8830
http://www.havanacentral.com

THURS. MAY 17, 2007
8PM to 11PM - No Cover
Havana Central Times Square
151 West 46th Street (bet. 6th & 7th Ave.)
New York, NY 10036
Info: 212-414-4999
http://www.havanacentral.com

THURS. MAY 31, 2007
9:30PM & 11:15PM - No Cover
Gonzalez y Gonzalez
625 Broadway (bet. Houston & Bleecker St.)
New York, NY 10012
Info: 212-473-8787
http://www.laritmo.com/gyg/

THURS. JUNE 14, 2007
10PM to 1AM - No Cover
Havana Central at The West End
2911 Broadway (bet. 113th & 114th St.)
New York, NY 10025
Info: 212-662-8830
http://www.havanacentral.com

WEDS. JUNE 20, 2007
8PM to 10PM - Free to the Public!
(Dance Lesson with Goussy Célestin before the Concert)
Midsummer Night Swing
Josie Robertson Plaza at Lincoln Center (Fountain Plaza)
Columbus Avenue bet. 62nd & 65th Street
New York, NY 10023
Info: http://www.lincolncenter.org

THURS. JUNE 28, 2007
10PM to 1AM - No Cover
Havana Central at The West End
2911 Broadway (bet. 113th & 114th St.)
New York, NY 10025
Info: 212-662-8830
http://www.havanacentral.com

HEY! CHECK OUT OUR NEW WEBSITE: http://www.charangasoleil.com
...AND LOOK FOR US SOON ON MYSPACE: http://www.myspace.com/charangasoleil

CHARANGA SOLEIL brings together three of the world's greatest dance genres:
Cuban salsa, Congolese rumba-soukous, and Haitian compas! In addition to the
standard charanga instrumentation (flute, violin, piano, bass, conga, vocals 
and
chorus), the group includes the Cuban tres and a full drum set, as well as a
21-string West African kora (among other special guests).

The charanga ensemble - with its distinctive mix of violins and flute -
migrated from Haiti to Santiago, Cuba in the late 18th century, with the 
addition
of African-Caribbean percussion and vocal stylings in the 1920s. The modern
Cuban charanga has endured as one of the most popular styles of Afro-Cuban 
music
in the world, particularly in West Africa and Haiti.

All seasoned master musicians and bandleaders in their own right, the group's
members are: Cathy Lopez (vocals); Goussy Célestin (vocals); Professor
Yaa-Lengi (vocals); Hadar Noiberg (flute, vocals); Lewis Kahn (violin); Junior
Rivera (tres, vocals); Yoham "Chiqui" Ortiz (bass, vocals, musical director),
Sergio Rivera (piano); Abou Diarrassouba (drums); and John Berdeguer 
(percussion).

Taking its name from RADIO SOLEIL D'HAITI (http://www.radiosoleil.com),
Charanga Soleil reintroduces the tradition of a radio station represented by an
orchestra or big band. Located in Brooklyn, NY, Radio Soleil is a pioneer in
Haitian-American radio, broadcasting 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in three
languages (Kreyol, French and English). Along with comprehensive news 
programming,
the station remains a showcase for Haitian and other world musics.

For further information about Charanga Soleil, please contact:
Neva E. Wartell - 201-536-4288, massmuzik@aol.com
Al Angeloro - 718-834-8847, alangelo2000@yahoo.com

MUSIC FOR THE MASSES
Specialists in World Music • Production - Promotion - Consulting
201 Belmont Ave., #1, Jersey City, NJ 07304
http://www.musicforthemasses.org


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