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CALLE 13's "SIN MAPA" To Be Released On July 28th

CorrienteLatinadotcom@gmail.com — 2009-07-02 4:32:20

In Their First Film Documentary, The Socially Outspoken And Critically Praised GRAMMY Winners From Puerto Rico Take Viewers Along On A South American Journey "Without A Map" That Looks To Shed The Trappings of Modern Celebrity In Order To Find The True Indigenous Music, Culture And Spirit of A Continent Also Continuing Their Support For The Chart-Topping Album Los de Atras Vienen Conmigo, Look For CALLE 13 To Perform July 11th At Central Park Summer Stage In New York As Headliners Of The 10th AnniversaryLatin Alternative Music Conference. Following Subsequent European Tour Dates, Residente & Visitante Will Then Return Again For A Premiere Screening Of "Sin Mapa" At The New York International Latino Film Festival On July 29th With a truly innovative fusion that merges unrivaled lyrical wit with urban, alternative, and a wide array of Latin music influences, the Puerto Rican brothers known as Calle 13 quickly rocketed to stardom as a leading generational voice for Spanish speaking youth throughout the world. The group's rapidly escalating fame saw lyrisist/frontman Residente and musical director/ production genius Visitante landing on the biggest stages in many of Latin America's most glamourous cities. But once the stage lights had dimmed and with the deafening crowd noise fading behind them as they were quickly moved on to the next sold-out concert, the intellectually hungry duo realized they were missing out on the opportunity to truly understand the unique culture of the continent in which they were already finding so musch musical inspiration. As a result, the duo made a comittement to their own artisitc growth and decided to spend more than a month traveling on their own to discover the true indigenious culture, music and peoples of South America. Set for release by Sony Music Latin on DVD and through iTunes on July 28th, "Sin Mapa" (Without a Map) is Calle 13's documentary experience of this journey of enlightenment through the less traveled mountains, rivers and villages of Peru, Colombia, Argentina and more in a quest to infuse their artistry with a broader global understanding. While "Sin Mapa" is sure to vault the duo into the ranks of respected young Latin filmmakers, their groundbreaking music of course remains their passport for world-travel, with critic's still praising their chart-topping latest album Los de Atras Vienen Conmigo (The Ones Left Behind Are Coming With Me), and its most recent single "La Perla". The epic length single finds the legendary Ruben Blades joining the GRAMMY & multiple LATIN GRAMMY winning duo for an impassioned portrait of community (even in the midst of poverty) and a reminder of what we should still treasure most in life.

AVENTURAs The Last Still Reigns As The #1 Latin Album In America For A Third Straight Week.

CorrienteLatinadotcom@gmail.com — 2009-07-02 4:30:45

Despite Highly Promoted New Major Label Latin Debuts, The Independent/Do-It-Yourself Bachata Kings From The Bronx Still Top The Billboard & iTunes Latin Album Charts With The Only Latin Album Posting Another Week Of Five Digital Sales. Also Continuing AVENTURA's Chart-Topping Ways, Current Single "ALL UP TO YOU" (Featuring AKON & Wisin y Yandel) Notches A Second Week At #1 On Billboard's "Latin Rhythm Airplay" Chart With Their New Album Release, AVENTURA Scored Latin Music's Highest Chart Debut Since 2006 And Vaulted Latin Music Back To The Top of The Charts Alongside Artists Such As Black Eyed Peas, Dave Matthews Band, Eminem, Lady Gaga, Green Day & More: Having Already Caused Hysteria At Instore Appearances Across The Country Recently, AVENTURA Will Cause Further Street Closures As They Meet Fans Again Next Week At These Appearances.July 7th (5-8PM) - BEST BUY - 402 East Fordham Road - BRONX, NYJuly 8th (4-7PM) - FYE - 311 Washington Street - BOSTON, MAJuly 10th (5-8PM) - BEST BUY - 3401 Jefferson Davis Hwy - ALEXANDRIA, VA (DC Area)

Patje - Go Go

CorrienteLatinadotcom@gmail.com — 2009-07-01 16:07:19

PATJE takes his inspiration daily from images in his mind. Influenced by the growth of singer songwriters from all kinds of genre, he builds his own style from soul, funk and Brazilian rhythms.Born in Switzerland of French, Swiss and Spanish origin, he is the fourth of five children. He was raised between Marseille, Barcelona and Geneva. His very first experience in entertainment was string puppet theater thanks to his brother, and then theater, for which, he grew to become passionate as of age fourteen.After his high school diploma he did his Bachelors in America to improve his language skills. At that time his friends gave him the nickname PATJE (little Pat). Returning back to Europe, he worked in advertising and became the editor of a magazine. When he left this multinational firm and moved to Barcelona, Spain, in order to study at university, music and his love for entertainment came back into his life...He decided to pursue this growing passion in Los Angeles. He discovered facets of himself and started growing and gathering popularity in this environment.In 2002 he started playing with his band in many clubs around Los Angeles and released his first single. On stage he started singing in French, English and Spanish. He began a new journey with his friend Ioannis; with him he played between Bora Bora and Paris. It was with Ioannis that he was the opening act for Jeanne Mas. This show took place at the Trianon in Paris. 2008 enabled him to prepare a new project. Today he is launching Pasaporte, his new album; available Summer 2009.Check out the video for "Go Go":Lyrics:Verse:Chicas, chicos here we goHere’s a groove you’re gonna knowDoesn’t matter who you areOn the dance floor you’re a star Chorus:Where everyone’s nobody anywhereEveryone’s going gogo everywhereWhen people everyhwere are unawareThen everybody’s gogo you beware Verse:Here’s a chance for everyoneLet it go and have some funThere she’s hot you can’t resistPull her close give her a kiss Chorus:Where everyone’s nobody anywhereEveryone’s going gogo everywhereWhen people everyhwere are unawareThen everybody’s gogo you beware Verse:Handsome beautiful and hipThey’re all waiting on the stripDoes not matter where you goBuenos Aires Monaco Chorus:Where everyone’s nobody anywhereEveryone’s going gogo everywhereWhen people everyhwere are unawareThen everybody’s gogo you beware Bridge:Todo mueve, me muevoCon la gente, contigoVenga venga las chicas,venga amigos Chorus:Where everyone’s nobody anywhereEveryone’s going gogo everywhereWhen people everyhwere are unawareThen everybody’s gogo you beware Verse:Come on board Baby you knowYou don’t wanna miss the showFlying to a brand new dayYou can party move and play Little dance and fantasyRio San Juan MiamiGogo music never endsLadies here we go again Chorus:Where everyone’s nobody anywhereEveryone’s going gogo everywhereWhen people everyhwere are unawareThen everybody’s gogo you beware Verse:People moving in New YorkCheering hip hop port to portLisbon to Los AngelesDoesn’t matter which address From the heart of MexicoCasablanca, TokyoHere’s a dance you all can doPeople shake it till you’re through Bridge:Todo mueve, me muevoCon la gente, contigoVenga venga las chicas,venga amigosFor more information go to: Patje MySpaceFor more information go to: Patje Official Website

Bomba Estereo's Infectious new track "Fuego" is featured this week as iTunes Latino's "Song of the Week."

CorrienteLatinadotcom@gmail.com — 2009-06-25 16:03:43

Bomba Estereo's infectious new track "Fuego" is featured this week as iTunes Latino's "Song of the Week." The group's physical debut "Blow Up" is now available exclusively at iTunes and will hit stores everywhere on July 7th. Bomba Estereo has an explosive dance sound, combining electronica, dub and hip-hop with Colombian rhythms like cumbia and champeta. They previously released a digital album on Nacional.Lead vocalist Liliana "Li" Saumet describes the inspiration behind "Fuego": "We wanted to make a colorful song. It is all about the sun and getting sucked into the world. It's about being in another state-of-mind."Bomba Estereo recently made their U.S. debut at SXSW 2009, an experience that helped generate considerable buzz for the group and their upcoming release. "It was a very memorable trip because it took us completely by surprise," explains the band's founder, producer and guitarist Simon Mejia. "I don't think we knew what to expect before we got there. It was great to see how many people came out. The energy was very positive. Everyone just connected to the music."In the last several months, the group has toured everywhere from Ecuador and Brazil out to London. This summer, they are even venturing to Denmark's prestigious Roskilde Festival."These recent experiences have been amazing," Saumet says. "They've literally changed my life. Performing in front of 15,000 people, many who don't understand what you're singing yet they dance for the love of the music. It's inspiring. It made me realize that our band needs to keep growing and building. Every day we need to get better and better while still keeping our musical essence."Bomba Estereo came together as a project organized by Mejia in 2005, forming within the rich underground electronic scene that has become Bogota, Colombia. Recruiting fierce singer Saumet to join the group, Bomba Estereo developed its sound and electrifying live show."The first album was a much more personal and electronic work," Mejia says. "I recorded it all in my house and invited different people to perform on each track. It was more of an 'instrumental album.' So Li and I ended up making "Blow Up" together, focusing more on actual songwriting and lyrics, all with the cumbia sound at their core."The influence of Afro Colombian rhythms and the coastal sounds is especially important to Bomba Estereo's music. Saumet grew up on the Caribbean coast in a city called Santa Marta. "It's a small city with a beautiful and mystical force," she explains. "The indigenous people call it the 'heart of the world.' Ever since I was young, I had the opportunity to listen to such a wide variety of music, from local folk music to sounds arriving from Africa and the United States. I think that mix is reflected in our own music."

Carmelina Lends Talent to Benefit Orphans in Dominican Republic, June 25 in New York City

CorrienteLatinadotcom@gmail.com — 2009-06-22 16:59:19

Recording Artist Carmelina Lends Talent to Benefit Orphans in Dominican Republic at La Pregunta Arts Cafe, June 25th at 7:00 p.m. New York, NY / June 22, 2009 – Recording artist Carmelina, who released her debut album “Morena” earlier this month, will lend her talent to benefit Casa Ana - Orphans International’s newest project in the Dominican Republic - at a very special event on Thursday, June 25 at 7:00 p.m. at La Pregunta Arts Cafe. A Charity Event For Orphans Int'l Dominican RepublicLa Pregunta Arts Cafe1528 Amsterdam Ave(between 135th St & 136th St)New York, NY 10031(347) 591-6387 Tickets are $10.00 at the door. This is an 18+ event. The night of culture, community fellowship and giving includes spoken word, music and comedy. Presented in association with Capicu Poetry & Cultural Showcase, the event features Carmelina, Cindy SugaRush, Jessie Rose, Dr. Loco and Blaze-A-Page, and is hosted by Papo Swiggity and Divino DeNegro. All proceeds will go to Orphans International Dominican Republic. ###About Carmelina Carmelina was born in Barahona, Dominican Republic and now resides in New York City. Singer/songwriter/producer Carmelina first appeared on the national music scene in the summer of 2008 with the release of her first single “Mueve Las Caderas,” a rhythmic modern Pop/R&B track infused with tropical elements and dynamic harmonies. The song became the #1 listened to track on LALA.com and led ASCAP Latino to highlight Carmelina’s album “Morena” (Morena Records, June 9, 2009) as one of the most anticipated albums of the coming year. She’s warm, bubbly and easy-going, but there’s something deeply sensitive and determined about Carmelina – you may witness her inner passion and strength reflected in her debut album “Morena” (Morena Records, June 9, 2009), in which she collaborates with former Trackmaster Curt Gowdy, Game G and Coptic. Carmelina penned the entire album and co-produced three of the twelve tracks. “I was heavily involved in all facets of this album and it has been a labor of love, literally,” muses Carmelina. “Usually after writing some lyrics, I already knew in my head how the music should sound. The producer and I would sit and share ideas about instrumental influences and that became our blueprint.” “Since I was a little girl I wanted to sing and dance and my family always encouraged me to explore my creativity. At home we listened to Merengue, Salsa and Bachata but outside the base line of hip-hop rattled my window. It’s that baseline and a combination of tropical elements that has become a signature of my Pop/R&B sound,” explains Carmelina. Carmelina has appeared in the pages of Defining Trends Magazine and El Especial Newspaper. Online features include Sparkleshelf.com, Dominicantoday.com, Pontealdia.com, Mijamag.com, Ahorre.com and Corrientelatina.com. She also recently appeared alongside Sesame Street icon “Maria” (Sonia Manzano) at the Children’s Aid Society to raise funds for New York Public Schools in lieu of budget cuts. About Casa Ana Casa Ana Group established Casa Ana, a family care center to help local orphaned and abandoned children become engaged in their community in a positive way, while excelling in a specialized curriculum. It is a safe haven where family values and individual empowerment will help nurture responsible and productive citizens for a better society. Children are exposed to the benefits of educational progress and social responsibility. We strive to instill in them hope for a brighter future.

Gemma Genazzano

CorrienteLatinadotcom@gmail.com — 2009-06-22 16:56:54

When soulful grooves and smooth, sexy Spanish lyrics combine it has an irresistible effect on the ear. This is indeed the case when you hit play and journey through Si Me Quieres/If You Love Me, the highly-anticipated recording from Gemma Genazzano. This beautiful woman beckons the listener to journey with her through songs of love, sensuality, andromance. As her seductive vocals float with ease over the band one cannot help but feel that Gemma Genazzano is very comfortableexploring her passions. Her band plays soulfully with her, grooving intensely and steady as she sings her lyrics so sweetly as though we are lying right there beside her. Just check out the first track, “Enamorada,”in case you need convincing.Background vocals soar, strings intoxicate and horns accentuate while making you feel as though you’ve been transported back to a ‘70s Black movie soundtrack. The beauty of Gemma’s recording is that the musicand her voice sound completely natural together. This is due in part to producer Marlon Saunders, whose work has been rooted in the soul scene since his days with jazz/soul group Jazzhole. Saunders, whoseown recordings, Enter My Mind and A Groove So Deep:The Live Sessions have had critical acclaim has also been on the scene touring and recording as a vocalist with such artists as Sting, Bobby McFerrin, Shania Twain, Nine Inch Nails and even an appearance in the recent Disney film, Enchanted. Clearly, Gemma is in good hands!Gemma Genazzano, who lives between Barcelona and New York, has been captivating audiences with her irresistible rhythms, exotic melodies, and sensual lyrics from the festivals of Europe to New York’s Blue Noteand Madison Square Garden. She is the daughter of late Italian actor,Oswaldo Genazzano and the granddaughter of the Italian actress Gemma Genazzano who worked with the legendary Federico Fellini.At an early age, Gemma was drawn to jazz and gospel music and loved the classic American films she saw on television. She would sit for hours listening and dreaming of some day performing on stage for huge audiences.While studying piano at the Liceu Conservatory, Gemma was constantly searching for new sounds and ways to express her music. Gemma left her classical studiesbehind and began singing jazz and performing at clubs and festivals throughout Spain. Gemma later earned a scholarship to study at the prestigious Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts where she first metMarlon Saunders.After moving to New York, she reconnected with Saunders and began writing with him and guitarist/songwriter Greg Dayton. Searching for a unique sound for this fiery artist,Saunders spent more than nine months writing and creating tracks with Gemma and Greg that would later become Si Me Quieres/If You Love Me.So, relax with a glass of wine, light a candle, get cozy with that special someone and let Gemma Genazzano sweep you away into a world where romance is always in the song.

Happy Fathers Day

CorrienteLatinadotcom@gmail.com — 2009-06-21 11:37:12

On behalf of everyone at CorrienteLatina, we would like to wish all the great fathers out there a very happy and safe Father's Day.We would also like to wish all you single mothers out there doing the job of both a great day as well. It is hard to be both, but you are doing a great job and this day is for you too

Kais - Welcome to 162 The Mixtape hosted by DJ Sincero

CorrienteLatinadotcom@gmail.com — 2009-06-20 17:05:13

Kais was born in Puerto Rico and came to New York in 1978. He saw the graffiti on the subway train and right away knew that he wanted to get down. Kais has tagged, bombed, and done many elaborate pieces in the Bronx and other areas throughout New York.His involvement with Hip-Hop goes back to the early 80s when he was in a break dance group called Bronx Break Masters. Currently he is involved in the world of Hip-Hop through music. Kais Raps and Sing with a Bronx group called Division X.Welcome to 162DJ SIN-CERO HOSTS THIS NEW ONE FROM KAIS, WELCOME TO 162 THE BRONX BOMBER, ITS FILLED WITH HEAT !!LISTEN TO IT NOW

NewLine B+P+M SPIN'S OFF LIKE A ROCKET! IN THE LATIN ROCK GENRE WITH BANDS: VERSUSNOVA, URBEPRIMA & P1

CorrienteLatinadotcom@gmail.com — 2009-06-19 17:28:04

Newline B+P+M SPIN’S OFF LIKE A ROCKET! IN THE LATIN ROCK GENRE WITH BANDS: VERSUSNOVA, URBEPRIMA & P1 under the Management and Booking Spectrum of the Company. Alma ‘ChicaTierna’ Bocaletti, gears up with her shield of knowledge and sword of wisdom to face the trials ahead. The genre has inevitably found a niche in her talents and in turn, NewLine B+P+M will stand firm behind each of these bands.‘These bands have entrusted me with their careers, goals and dreams! Together, we’ll create the buzz; together we’ll make the movement!” – Alma ‘ChicaTierna’ Bocaletti Each band is at a different stage of their career, some in the developmental stage and some in the promotional stage, with a production in hand –ready to be booked and have their music penetrate the hearts and souls of a new found era in this genre! Composed of seasoned musicians and industry professionals – they’re putting their Rock Star hat’s on to Rock your Socks Off!With a summer series of events and concerts in the pipeline, NewLine B+P+M, expects to have a wide media reach and market launch of the Central Florida area and major surrounding cities, with advertising on radio, print and the Internet planned. Stay Tuned For Upcoming Events!Sponsorship Packages Available and Tailored to Suit Your Marketing Needs. www.Versusnova.comwww.Myspace.com/UrbePrimawww.Myspace.com/P1latinrockwww.Myspace.com/ChicaTierna management@versusnova.com / Alma ‘ChicaTierna’ Bocaletti / 617. 861.1280 ###Summer Series Concerts / Events Dates: July 4th – Miami, FL Miami Rock Shows Event @ Churchill's July 10th, – The HavenVersusnova, Kapsula, P1 andLos Hijos de Ismael: Named The Bay’s #1 Latin Rock band by the Tampa Tribune! July 17thGibson, Jack Daniel's and The Plaza Theatre Present:The Best Underground Spanish Rock Band from Miami: SONIKOWith The Best of Orlando,URBEPRIMA, VERSUSNOVA & LATE MESSENGERSAlso brought to you by: Myspace Latino, Slingerland and Fabrika TBD Events: Jul 17, Sep 6, - THE PLAZA THEATRE / August 8th – AKA Lounge

Seattle-based RnB / Hip Hop Duo Steelo Releases Debut Album - Music

CorrienteLatinadotcom@gmail.com — 2009-06-18 16:41:40

Seattle-based group Steelo releases debut album "Music" (June 16, 2009, Steelo Entertainment). The independent release is a well rounded composition of R&B rhythms and hip hop influences and is produced by hit-maker Fingazz of Streetlight Music. Steelo is comprised of rapper A.Uno and singer Bobby K and the group draws its name from the Spanish word estilo, which means style and the urban slang steelo, with the same connotation. The perfect balance of Hip-Hop and R&B, Steelo's music is a lyrical fashion show of urban-pop styles that boasts vibrant colors and modern cuts. "We are so proud of this album. It's so diverse, one track doesn't sound like the other. We wanted to make sure that each song showed a different style and different side of Steelo," raves A.Uno. "'Music' has the widest spectrum of sounds and tastes, from slow dramatic songs, to light, upbeat tunes. It's full of true stories that all people can relate to, which is important to us," adds Bobby K. Steelo appeared on the 2009 National Sneaker Pimps Tour, the largest traveling hip hop lifestyle and sneaker exhibition in the world sponsored by Xbox and Verizon Wireless, at Seattle Fashion Week and at a BMI showcase at the Knitting Factory in Hollywood, which aired as part of a special on NBC Mun2’s “One Nation Under Hip Hop.”College radio embraced Steelo's edgy and contemporary sound as a musical backdrop to study sessions and football games. Steelo's last single "Make Up My Mind," a bouncy club anthem with searing R&B vocals and a party feel, was the #2 added record to national College Radio in it's first week, second only to rap icon NAS. The song reached the #1 spot and remained in the Top 10 for five consecutive weeks - Steelo is quickly becoming a favorite of campus fashionistas. The music video for "Make Up My Mind" was added to NBC's Mun2, MTV Tr3s, Eye Music Network, Official Heat Television and Foot Locker's national closed circuit television. In stylistic contrast, the group's first single "Let It Roll" was a smooth, feel good, summer cruising track. It was dubbed "a sure fire summer hit" by Wild 96.1 in Riverside, California and has earned more than 400 national radio spins, including tastemaker-station Power 106 in Los Angeles and the increasingly popular Sirius Satellite Radio. MC and lyricist A.Uno brings thought provoking rhymes and a smart, smooth delivery to their music. He possesses a slick style and a witty tongue; A.Uno is the one the girls fall for, even though they know better. Bobby K is a singer/songwriter heartthrob - from soulful acoustic ballads to party tracks, his melodies, harmonies and exquisite vocal range come to life through his charismatic performances. Steelo understands their appeal to younger fans and as such they feel a responsibility to not only make music but to encourage them to follow dreams and live with passion. Steelo steps off the stage and onto the classroom, connecting directly with fans and conducting a student empowerment program. They talk with classrooms about achieving personal and professional goals. The school-based workshop creates a dialogue and builds a lasting relationship with music fans, on a personal level. Steelo started their career on the Lowrider Car Show circuit opening for artist such as Baby Bash and Lil Rob, and they quickly discovered that their unique sound had a much more mainstream appeal - and that the ladies loved them. "Our fan base is mostly younger girls, they come to our shows to have a good time and vibe out to the music, we take it as a challenge to keep it fresh," explains Bobby K. More recently Steelo has lent their talents to open for Pitbull, Sean Kingston, Rich Boy and Lloyd Banks.