Happy Times for all Latin music lovers
Making a return engagement to Salsa en la Calle next month is one of the Northwest’s most popular Latin bands, Conjunto Alegré. For those of you who haven’t bookmarked RosettaStone.com on your computer, that means “Happy Assembly.”
A mainstay on Portland’s Latin music scene, Conjunto Alegré recently celebrated their 20th year with the release of a hot new CD. What separates Conjunto Alegre from most other Latin bands is their wide mix of music. Their sizzling repertoire has more flavor than a 7-layer dip, with hits from nearly every Latin nation on the planet: salsa from Puerto Rico, Cuba, Colombia & Venezuela; merengue and bachata from the Dominican Republic, and cumbia, cha-cha-cha, Latin jazz and traditional boleros from all points south.
To call the group “accomplished” would be an understatement. They’ve shared the stage with several international artists including Tito Puente, Oscar D’ Leon, Grupo Niche, Eddie Santiago, Wilfrido Vargas, Marvin Santiago, Roberto Torres, and – still with me? – Francisco Aguabella.
Odds are good that you’ve seen this group on stage before. Conjunto Alegré has performed at Portland’s Cinco de Mayo Celebration, the Rose Festival, the Mayor’s Ball, the Mt. Hood Jazz Festival, the Salem Arts Festival, and on college campuses throughout Oregon, Washington and even Canada – yes, our neighbors to the north need their salsa fix too!
Don’t miss this opportunity to enjoy one of the Northwest’s premier Latin bands. Mark your calendar for Sunday, August 29th and Salsa en la Calle. See you on the Eastbank Esplanade!
~ Manaña
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