De La Habana a Nueva York
By Shabnam Samoohi
ilovetimba@gmail.com

updated 5/7/08

Every 2nd Thursday, May 8th
@ the gorgeous Crash Mansion
199 Bowery (btw Spring and Rivington St.)
(212) 982-7767
Live Cuban Music by Enrique Lopez & Clave Ache
DJ David Medina
door opens 7pm
7:30pm dance class
shows 10pm and 11:30pm
$10 before 9pm $12 after
hosted by www.havanarumba.net

Great vibe, Great party, beautiful spot and a great dance floor! Check it out!

for those of you are are new to NY casineros La Bola is one of the NY area's most respected and talented timba bands. they have great new original material and this should be a great show.

LA BOLÁ

Timba Cubana in the Lower East Side

Sunday – May 11, 2008

One Set - 10pm

The ANNEX

152 Orchard St.

btwn, Rivington and Stanton St.

Lower East Side

New York, NY

(212) 673-3410

$8.00 COVER

WWW.LABOLANYC.COM

WWW.MYSPACE.COM/TIMBONLABOLA

CARLOS MANUEL

FRIDAY MAY 2ND AT SOB'S

ALBUM RELEASE PARTY!

FRIDAY MAY 2

S.O.B.'s Latin Concerts Presents:
FEATURING:
DIRECT FROM MIAMI
Carlos Manuel

ALBUM RELEASE PARTY
music by :
DJ David Medina
Doors: 5:00 pm
Show: 8:00 pm & 10:00 pm
Admission:

$15

Ladies Free/Men $10 Before 7pm

Happy Hour (5-7pm):

2 for 1 Frozen Mojitos & Free Tostones

Free Dance Lesson at 7pm
Free admission w/ dinner reservation before 7pm

Party like you are in the middle of Havana

Great Salsa Party - This Friday - April 4th. 9:00pm-1:00am

Directly from DC - The Great Timbera Guest DJ Reyna !!!!!!

Playing lots of Timba, Salsa, Cha Cha Cha and Son.

Lots of space, great dance floor, great sound system.

Cover - $10

Location: Club 412
412 Eight Ave. Between 30&31 streets, NYC. 4th floor

Friday April 4th at 9PM at the Days Inn Tonnelle Ave-beautiful venue. Carlos Boys Live

FRIDAY APRIL 4

S.O.B.'s Latin Concerts Presents:
3 DE LA HABANA
music by:
David Medina
Doors: 5:00 pm
Show: 8:00 pm & 10:00 pm
Admission:

$15

Ladies Free/Men $10 Before 7pm

Happy Hour (5-7pm):

2 for 1 Frozen Mojitos & Free Tostones

Free Dance Lesson at 7pm
Free admission w/ dinner reservation before 7pm

2nd Thursday of every month

THURSDAY April 10 - I will be back from my trip to Argentina!!-

Door opens 7PM

::::::::::: SON D'ALTURA “septeto” of all Cuban Musicians brings the highest level of energy and professionalism we have been waiting for. Their blend of music fuses traditional Cuban music rhythms with jazz, Afro-Cuban heritage music with the modern sound of Timba (popular music in Cuba today) and Classical sounds from their academic training with an unexpected explosion like Carnaval Habanero!

Shows 10 & 11:30

DJ DAVID MEDINA

Salsa Lesson beginners w/ Nydia Ocasio 7:30

CRASH MANSION (upstairs) - 199 BOWERY (@ Spring St) 212 982 7767 www.crashmansion.com

$10 before 9 $12 after

Directions: 6 to Spring St - JMZ to Bowery

Tuesday March 18th, 2008 from 5PM to 9PM

Casineros / Timberos of NY and NJ Present:

Timba At The Chelsea Market

Join us for an evening of Cuban Music & Dance at the Chelsea Market! Take a lesson! Dance and listen to the live music of Rico Tumbao and DJ music by Reyna, while the freshest Cuban Timba & Salsa take a new step in the market's concourse, or simply sit back and watch while you enjoy a dinner special from one of the many fine eateries.

Chelsea Market

9th Ave & 15th St

New York, NY 10011

Cuban Salsa/Casino Class: 5pm to 6pm
(Beginners level, instructor - Victoria-Hadar)

Live music by: Rico Tumbao
DJ Music by: DJ Reyna "La Farandulera" from DC
Free Admission

For more info:

Phone: (212)244-0011
E-mail: bailatina@hotmail.com

Web: www.chelseamarket.com

Havana Nights - A Lo Cubano !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Carlos Boys will be playing at Club 412 this saturday 2/23 in NYC.
The address is 412 8th Ave between 30th and 31st in Manhattan at 9pm.

Willi's party will also be starting again on the 23rd

WV Entertainment in Collaboration with Kion Lounge presents:
Bonche in Buenavista
featuring:
Grupo Irek
and spinning music from Cuba and Brazil
DJ Will Villegas "El Nene de la Macumba"

Door Open@ 8:00pm
Salsa Lesson starting at 9:00pm
$12 Cover before 10:00pm $ 15 after
Show start @ 11:00pm
Kion Restaurant / Lounge
509E 6 Street bet / Ave A and Ave B
Trains:6, to Astor Place, F and V Train( to 2nd Ave) or L to (1st ave)

Thursday Feb 14th, 2008 Special Valentine's day party

at the beautiful Crash Mansion

2nd Thursday of every month

THURSDAY FEB 14th - Door opens 9 PM

DEAR HAVANARUMBA "RUMBEROS" - Thank you for your response and suggestions.

The Party will be on!! a little later (considering your romantic dinner!)

Door opens 9 PM until 2 AM
DJ DAVID MEDINA ALL NIGHT with Cuban Classics, Cuban Salsa, Timba and a Romantic ending night for Valentine’s Celebration!

Learn Salsa and Romantic Steps! for this Special Evening! 9:30

$10 cover all night

Cuban Salsa and SPECIAL ROMANTIC MUSIC!

CRASH MANSION (upstairs) - 199 BOWERY (@ Spring St) 212 982 7767 www.crashmansion.com

Directions: 6 to Spring St - JMZ to Bowery

Friday 2/08/2008

8:00 PM - El Pikete @ S.O.B.’s
204 Varick Street, New York, 10014
S.O.B.’s Latin Concerts Presents: Back by popular demand and Direct From Miami for their 2nd New York appearance El Pikete. Music By: DJ David Medina. Doors: 5:00 pm Show: 8:00 pm & 10:00 pm Admission: $10 for gentlemen between 5pm-7pm $10 for all between 7-8pm $15 for all after 8pm Free admission w/ dinner reservation before 7pm. For more info call 212.243.4940 or visit www.sobs.com.

Saturday 2/9/08-Weekly Party TIMBA is back!

Join the Best Hot New Cuban Party

When: Saturday, February 9, 8:00 PM

Event Description: Join the Best Cuban & Samba party from Havana to Brazil via New York City!

Experience a Saturday night like never before. Sweat it out on the dance floor with the best dancers moving in synch to the best Cuban Salsa & Samba. If you dont dance, great! Arrive early and join the dance Lessons at 8PM. Dont stay home bored, come out and party!

"Bonche in Buenavista"
Live Cuban Band at 11PM

$12 before 10/$15 after 10pm

DJ Will Villegas "El Nene de la Macumba"
Will Spin The best music from Cuba and Brazil
Have your dancing shoes ready to sweat it out on the dance floor!

Door Open At 8:00pm
Salsa Lesson starting at 9:00pm

Live Cuban band Show start at 11:00pm

Detail MTA Directions: Use http://hopstop.com
Kion Restaurant / Lounge
509E 6 Street bet / Ave A and Ave B
Trains: F to 2nd Ave or L to 1st ave

THURSDAY DECEMBER 13th

NOTICE!! THE PARTY WILL START AT 10:30 PM (this time
only because of a corporate event)

Live Cuban Music by CONJUNTO GUANTANAMO - 11 PM

to listen go to www.myspace.com/conjuntoguantanamo
DJ David Medina

$15 all night

FUND RAISING FOR KARIM NOACK
Karim Noack is a dancer, teacher, choreographer and
musician that has been fighting cancer for the last 10
years. She was one of the first teachers of Casino
Style in New York and we all learnt from her. She
needs our help now. Please come to this special event
The cover for the night will be $15 and $5 will be
given to her
Thanks to all!

CRASH MANSION (upstairs) - 199 BOWERY (@ Srping St)
212 982 7767 www.crashmansion.com

Directions 6 to Spring St - JMZ to Bowery

Friday December 14th

FRIDAY DECEMBER 14th
S.O.B.'s Presents:
Salsa Groove After Work
featuring:
MANOLÍN
"EL MEDICO DE LA SALSA"
Music By: DJ PAGAN
Doors:5:00 pm
Show: 8:00 pm & 10:00 pm
Admission: $20
$10 for Women Before 7pm
FREE admission with dinner reservations up to 7:00 pm
FREE Salsa Lesson @ 7:00pm
2 for 1 Mojitos from 5-6pm

One of the most successful of Cuba's young vocalists,
Manolin (born Manuel Hernandez) was dubbed "El Medico
De La Salsa (The Doctor of Salsa)" by Jose Luis
Cortes, the leader of NG La Banda. Performing a unique
brand of salsa callejera (street music), Manolin has
been embraced by Cuba's youth. A graduate of the
medical studies program at the University of Havana,
Manolin has been singing informally for most of his
life. Since his 1995 debut, Para Mi Gente, Manolin has
been a star in Cuba and an icon of salsa music around
the world

Don't miss Danny Lozada and his all star Cuban band from Miami In Paterson, NJ Nov 30th

Danny Lozada at Club Zaña on Friday Nov 30th, 2007

11/30/2007 11:00 PM - Club Zaña

152 23rd Ave
Paterson , New Jersey 07513
917-439-4331

From Manhattan take the Patterson bus on 41st between 7th and 8th ave(closer to 8th) to the last stop then it is a quick 6 dollar cab ride from there.

Cost:22 advance/28 door-email silkbedroom@yahoo.com for special $20 advance tickets and I'll put your name at the door for that price.

This show is at a club in Paterson , NJ in a very Peruvian community known for their love or more like obsession with Charanga Habanera & especially Danny Lozada and Michel Maza. There is a 200 person capacity and after having 339 people at SOB's we are expecting a sold out show based on the fan base in NJ. Danny has played many, many times in Peru and is very popular there to this day.

Buy your tickets now for a discount and to be sure you don't miss this fabulous show! Tickets can be purchased via paypal from the paypal button on Danny’s Myspace page at the top the bio section www.myspace.com/dannylozadamusic

For this show Danny will bring a pianist, Yassel the former official pianist and arranger from Yumuri y sus hermano and 2 female coristas which graduated from the acclaimed escuela superior del arte for vocals in Cuba & dancing, Omar Peralta from Miami a very talented trumpet 1 and Yorgis Goiricelaya www.myspace.com/yorgis the super-talented piano player we had last time at SOB’s will come in and play his specialty-the baby bass.

We are really excited for the lineup for this show and can’t wait to share it with all of you.

Thanks again for all of the support-always!
Shabi

Although timba in NY has dramatically decreased there is Timba every tuesday at Nexus Lounge and every 2nd thursday of the month at Crash Mansion and every Friday night at In Vino Veritas (no place to dance but a great vibe) for more details chcek the NYC clubs section.

Also we'd like to thank Ed Casteñada for bring the very talented group El PIkete into NYC from Miami! We hope to see them in NY again very soon and give them our full support and promotion.

And La Bola..oh La bola amazing how you guys opened for Son De Cali but managed to run the fans at SOB's over like a freight train. Unbelivable show! La Bola amazes me again and again with their talent and energy!

Don't miss Daniela's Goodbye party at the gorgeous Crash Mansion!!!!!!

The biggest supporter and promoter of Cuban Music and the girl we know and love will be going to Argentina for 4 months don't miss this special event!

THURSDAY OCTOBER 11th ::::::: GOOD BYE PARTY:::::::
SON D' ALTURA @ CRASH MANSION
Salsa Lesson 7:30 with Most known teacher in Town! KARIM NOACK ( you
will enjoy and learn the Cuban Movements in a different way!)

Door opens 7:00 pm
DJ David Medina

Special mojitos $5

CRASH MANSION - 199 Bowery (@Spring St) 212 982 0740
www.crashmansion.com

Daniela Aphalo
www.havanarumba.net
917 482 9540

SPECIAL EVENT

DJ Reyna is the best & pure timba!!! and she's coming all the way from Maryland to DJ this party so you all have to go!!!

Looking for 100% Despelote in New York? Go dance with my girl D.J. Reyna "La Farandulera" at Club Millenium on October 20th, 2007.

Club Millenium

412 Eigth Ave NYC (Between 30th and 31st)

SPECIAL EVENT 10/20-10/21

Guest Instructor
Felix Bumbury Webbe

A Two-Day Cuban Dance Experience with Felix Bumbury Webbe. A native of Guantanomo, Cuba, Felix brings a lifetime of experience, a contagious enthusiasm, and a positive energy to these high energy classes. We expect this workshop to sell out so register early.

DAY 1 SATURDAY OCT 20th
1:00 - 2:00 Rumba
2:00 - 3:00 Cuban Salsa 1 - for beginner and advanced beginner students
3:30 - 4:20 Cuban Salsa 2 - for Advanced beginner and Intermediate level students (partner and group dancing/casino and rueda de casino.
4:20 - 5:20 Salsa Suelte - Cuban Salsa Shines

Excellent Value Full Day Only $60 for all day Saturday*

Register Online Now (choose workshops)

DAY 2 SUNDAY OCT 21st
1:00 - 2:00 Afro Cuban Body Motion & Isolation Techniques - The flavor of the cuban dance
2:00 - 3:00 Mambo and Cha Cha Cha -
3:30 - 4:20 SON PART 1
4:20 - 5:20 SON PART 2

Excellent Value Full Day Only $60 for all day Sunday*

Register Online Now (choose workshops)

*Join us for BOTH Sat and Sun and SAVE $20.
Only $100 for BOTH DAYS!!!

at You Should Be Dancing...!
412 Eighth Avenue (between 30th and 31st)
Just outside Penn Station and Madison Square Garden
NEW YORK CITY 212-244-0011

* Requires advance registration and payment BEFORE October 19th

email: info@youshouldbedancing.net
voice: 212-244-0011
web: http://www.youshouldbedancing.net

SPECIAL EVENT

Friday September 28th, 2007 at SOB's World Music Presents for the first time ever!

El Charanguero Mayor

Danny Lozada at SOB's with a talented orchestra of 11 members

sets 8:30 & 10pm

www.dannylozadamusic.com

www.myspace.com/dannylozadamusic

SOBs
204 Varick St.
@ W. Houston
New York, NY
www.sobs.com

WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 12th, 2007 @ 9:00PM
LQ New York Presents:
The Battle Of The Cuban Bands!
New York’s SonSublime vs. Miami’s El Pikete
LQ NIGHT CLUB
511 Lexington Ave
New York NY 10017
(Btwn 48th & 49th Sts)
Phone: 212.593.7575
ONE TIME ONLY PRESENTATION IN NYC!
@ LQ’s Legends of Salsa Wednesdays
Doors Open 6pm - DJ playing the Best of Salsa
Free Buffet from 6pm to 7pm
Live Show starts @ 9pm
For more info on LQ New York go to: www.lqny.com
For more info on SonSublime go to: www.sonsublime.com
For more info on El Pikete go to: www.myspace.com/elpikete305To purchase SonSublime’s New Hit CD Bailando Con SonSublime go to: www.cdbaby.comAlso visit www.HavanaNewYork.com your guide to Cuban music & more…

THURSDAY Sep 13th @ CRASH MANSION
SALSA MACHINE ... DANNY ROJO... en talla!

(shows 10 PM and 11:30 PM)
FREE CUBAN STYLE SALSA CLASS @ 7:30
DJ David Medina
$10 before 9 Pm $ 12 after
CRASH MANSION 199 BOWERY (corner Spring)Bowery (@Spring St) 212 982 7767 www.crashmansion.com
Directions from Inside the City
The closest subway stop is the 6 train at spring street you walk with the traffic (so you are traveling east ) to Bowery. we are across the street at 199, Large Grey front.
The J & M trains stop at Bowery and Delancy St. you walk north on Bowery to 199.
You can also take the F train to 2nd ave stop, walk to Bowery which is west. make a left.walk down three blocks to 199
About Danny Rojo
He is multi-talented. He sings, dances, composes, arranges and plays a variety of instruments. For these reasons is why he is known as "La Maquina de la Salsa". (THE SALSA MACHINE).
Many reporters and people specializing in the latin music genre, have agreed, that Mr. Rojo is one most talented artist in the latin music field
Besides being one of the more popular romantic salsa vocalists, Danny Rojo is also a multi-instrumentalist who gained respect from the top rank of Cuban musicians before turning to ballads.
Danny was born in Cuba, to a family of musicians, he
studies at the conservatory and he turns professional at the age of 17, playing at the Jazz plaza festival, El Salon Rojo de Capri, El Nacional del Prado and El Cabaret del Hotel Internacional de Varadero.
Migrating to Miami, he begins playing bass and singing with bands the likes of Israel Cantor, Orquesta Sensacion, Hansel y Raul, Willie Chirino, and the hit show "Sabado Gigante" of the Univision network..

In 1994 he heads north to the big apple, landing gigs with Tito Puente, Celia Cruz, Ismael Miranda and "El Maestro" Jose Fajardo where he begins his career as a lead singer. During his career he has written music for Gilberto Santa Rosa, El Gran Combo, Fania All Stars as well as cinema scores.

FRIDAY SEP 14th AT SOB’s La Bola opens for Son De Cali. SALSA-GROOVE PRESENTS.... ......... ... "Haber si es verdad"

Featuring:
SON DE CALI (ex- Grupo Niche)

With special guest:
LA BOLÁ

Fri. September 14, 2007
Doors: 5pm
Shows at 8 & 10pm

Free for women between 5pm & 7pm
$15 for men between 5pm & 7pm
$20 for all after 8pm,
FREE admission with dinner reservations up to 7:00 pm

SOBs
204 Varick St.
@ W. Houston
New York, NY
www.sobs.com
212-243-4940

WWW.LABOLANYC. COM
WWW.MYSPACE. COM/TIMBONLABOLA
WWW.SOBS.COM

Danny Lozada at Crash Mansion July 12,2007 Review & Photos!

Photo by Monica Erazo

Wow! What an amazing night! I never in my life imagined I'd accomplish something so special to me. With only 2 rehearsals very professionally looked after by Danny the banded sounded very tight and Danny, even though he was sick did an incredible job and gave his signature high-energy show. Over the next week I will post several reviews by different people in the NYC crowd. Here is an excerpt from a timba fan there from the Netherlands exactly as written to me in an e-mail today:

Hi Shabi,

I must say the concert was absolutely amazing! I'm a big Timba fan from the Netherlands and have seen a few good groups there (manolito, van van, delgado, azucar negra, etc.), but the energy, dynamic progressions and passionate performance of Lozada and his ensemble superseded anything I've witnessed so far.

Thanks,

Rens

Rens' youtube video compilation done with a normal camera can be found below. The sound is not accurate but you can feel the energy in the room. I will also be posting many videos in the coming week.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jtraxZCqMkc

Danny Lozada, Monica Erazo, Ryan Dreher, Shabi & Alejandro at Ace of Clubs

Shabi & Abdel Garcia (Dancer)

Photo by Monica Erazo

Abdel, Shabi and Renato Nodarse (Dancer)

Photo by Monica Erazo

Rehearsal with Richei Leyvas (bass) and Mauricio Herrera (percussion)

Photo by Monica Erazo

Rehearsal with Mauricio Herrera (percussion) & Aryam Vazquez (congas)

Photo by Monica Erazo

Rehearsal with Richei Leyvas (bass) and Mauricio Herrera (percussion) & Aryam Vazquez (congas) Photo by Monica Erazo

Thanks so much to:

Daniela Aphalo-for supporting Cuban music in NY for so many years and for putting her heart & trust into this new project. We love and respect you Daniela for all of your passion and hard work.

Aryam Vazquez-for helping me organize, there is no way in the world it would have come out this great without you. I want you to know and appreciate that! and you killed it on the congas to boot!

Will Fumero-Danny's cousin-for coming all the way from Tampa to see our show and for always having been there when I needed a sane person to talk to over the last few crazy months!

Mario Murillo-WBAI-for interviewing Danny on the radio not once but twice!

Ryan Dreher-for all his support including driving 6 hours one day to get a piano for Lisandro to borrow since his was stolen shortly before the concert.

Jen Paz-for filming and for general support of Charanga Habanera. If you haven't seen it you must check out the documentary popular!

Sue Taylor-For being a die hard fan, an amazing friend and incredible guidance

Rodrigo Sanz-for amazing, enthusiactic support of the whole project and for pursuing and putting through the interview with WBAI radio

Debdoot Das-for video help and for just being an incredible friend and support system

Monica Erazo, Sophie Gilbert and Pamela Mazza-who helped me blanket NYC with flyers and so much more.

Melissa-who has done so much to help with press it's incredible

Kevin Moore-Timba.com-Danny owes just about everything he has to your incredible promotions and to you as such a huge fan.

Michael Lazarus-Timba.com-for getting the ball rolling as the first one who successfully produced a concert in San Francisco and inspired us all.

Alex and Andy Perez-The producers of Carlos Manuel's concerts in NJ- for amazing advice and support

Dj Walt, Rick, Alavaro and Añejo productions-for advice and keeping the timba scene alive in San Francisco!

Crash Mansion's Brian-For being the first venue that believed we could do this!

Hadar Harel- for teaching a great rueda class for free that night

Chris Rognicki-for promotional help

Willie Villegas-promoting to all of his students, lists

Dahlia-for being there all the way and helping with writing, promotions, videotaping, photography and more when she has no interest in timba.

Amada Castro-professional photography.. photos coming soon

DJ Medina-for playing so much good timba at Crash the night of the concert!

The Musicians- all of you were incredible, an inspiration and the work you did with only 2 rehearsals means to me that you could probably all have flourishing music careers in Cuba right now jajajaja! and the dancers did an incredible job too!

Luis Osorio-the biggest timbero I know, a huge Danny fan who went to his concert in San Francisco with me. He is in Iraq right now and we all waiting to see him back here so he can go to more concerts!

It really takes a team to have the kind of success that we had and there is no team in the world that was better than mine. Because of all of you above and all the fans in general next stop is SOB's with a full film crew and major press! Preparense para 28 de Septiembre!

September 28th at SOB's NYC!!! Details to follow soon!

July 1st

It's finally happening Danny Lozada (ex Charanga Habanera/Timba Cubana) is coming to NYC July 2nd to prep for his NY show at Crash Mansion on July 12th!!

July 12, 2007
New York City, NY
199 Bowery (@Spring St)
212 982 7767
Crash Mansion
Door 7pm
Free Class 7:30
First Set 9:30
Second Set 11:30
Dj David Media Spinning timba between sets
Advance tickets at www.myspace.com/dannylozada music or www.ilovetimba.com
for a discounted rate ($5 off door price).
click buy and use Paypal for payment.

He will be appearing as a guest for the following events

July 3rd. One on One lounge on 1st and 1st

July 5th Prospect Park with Issac Delgado

July 6th SOB's with Issac Delgado

July 7th Both Ace of Clubs in NY, NY and Southstreet grill with la bola in Jersey City

July 11th La Nacional 14th street bet 7th and 8th avenues

Danny Lozada (ex charanga Habanera and timba cubana) was in NY this past week preparing an 12 piece band for his upcoming NY show in July. He attended 7 parties and sang some songs with 5 bands. He turned NY upside down. Thanks Danny for making it a very memorable weekend for the casineros and fans in NY. Please check his website for further updates.

At In Vino Veritas on Danny's Birthday

Guarachando! at Lafayette Grill

Las Fanaticas; Top Hadar, Monica Danny, Pamela and Shabi Middle

Despelote

On Top Of NYC

DJ David Medina Vaya!!!!!!!!!!!

Guess how old Danny turned in NY

Group shot con Daniela, a great promoter of Cuban music in NY.

With the band clave ache

It was Frederico's B day too on the 27th. He is the owner of In Vino Veritas.

He told us it was his best birthday ever because Danny was there.

That night was just like being in Havana!

with Reyna La Farandulera and Maria la loca

Crowd at Lafayette Grill

SATURDAY OCTOBER 7th

Franroy and Carlos Boys Band playing Timba, Rumba y Son. $10 Cover @ 2312 Summit Avenue Union City, NJ

FRIDAYS (first friday of every month starting October 6th) organized by Ariel Rojas The summer is over; however, the fun is just beginning. Cuban Night on October 6th, the first Friday of October.

I know Friday nights are the best night for most of you, even more if you are hungry for a Sizzling Cuban Party. And with 1. no cover 2. $5 special mojitos (yes!) and 3. the perfect spot to enjoy Latin-American art, none of you can resist this tempting invitation at Sur Restaurant.

You don’t have to go all the way to Cuba to have a little fun. It's just that so many Cuban-music lovers live in NYC, especially TIMBA fans, that I thought it'd be kinda cool to get together once a month. The party is named PICANTE, and starts at 9:00pm. Dance, drink, eat, enjoy in a lounge ambiance.

Sur Restaurant is located at 225 Smith Street, between Butler and Douglass Streets, Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn, a short walk from the F & G train (Bergen St). You can use this handy website http://www.hopstop.com/ to get transit directions.

“The brick-walled, candle-lighted dining room, with its beamed ceiling and rustic wood plank floor, is warm and inviting, without any of the usual gaucho cliches.” New York Times

THURSDAYS (weekly) starting September 28th. Latin Thursdays - Timba, Salsa y Rumba at Club Tribeca featuring live bands and DJ spinning timba. Club Tribecca,2027 Lemoine Ave. in Fort Lee, NJ (201) 461-7744 www.clubtribecca.com

Live Music beginning at 10.30pm DJ Pagan... spinning the latest timba/salsa. No merengue or bachata! Or regaeton!

Live videos/Rueda Classes at 8pm $10 with reservations $12 at the door Sept 28: La Bolá (timba cubana) Oct 5: Ray Rivera (salsa dura)

For one time events. You can check out the events link for weekly events.

SATURDAY THE 23rd of Sep ONLY La Bola

Music of Midtown Concert Series Presents
Annual Hispanic Heritage Festival........ featuring La Bolá
Pedestrian Plaza Eliz. Train Station West Grand Street

La Bolá will be performing at the Annual Hispanic Heritage Festival in
Elizabeth, NJ on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2006. The free festival begins at
1pm and features live musical performances, food, arts and crafts, live
DJ music, etc. La Bolá will hit the stage at 6pm

.Music of Midtown Concert Series Presents Annual Hispanic Heritage Festival Pedestrian Plaza Eliz. Train Station West Grand Street

For additional information: www.labolanyc.com

www.myspace.com/timbonlabola

SATURDAY THE 23rd of Sep ONLY-Franroy and Carlos Boys Band will be playing live timba and there will be several dance performances. See flyer for details.

SATURDAY THE 16th of Sep ONLY

Just for you we've created a special discount rate for Tiempo Libre at th Park Performing Arts Center. Just select the seats you want, either online or by phone and enter the code "Timbalover" in the shopping cart to save 35% off of the regular prices. This means you can see this great group in concert for as little as $13.00 for Balcony Seats, $22.75 for Orchestra Seats or $29.25 for VIP Premium seating! (Regular prices are $20.00, $35.00 and $45.00)

Based in Miami, these Cuban-born and trained musicians are cutting a hot trail through the world of Latin music. Join us on September 16th at 8:00 as we open our season with
Tiempo Libre!

Grammy-nominated Tiempo Libre is one the hottest young Latin bands today. Equally at home in concert halls, jazz clubs and dance venues, the Miami-based band has become known for their incendiary, joyful performances of timba - an irresistible, dance-inducing mix of high-voltage Latin jazz and the seductive rhythms of son - true modern heirs to the rich tradition of the music of their native Cuba.

You can buy advance tickets two ways

Online - parkpac.tix.com

Or

By Phone at 1-800-595-4849

THURSDAYS (weekly) starting September 28th. Latin Thursdays - Timba, Salsa y Rumba at Club Tribeca featuring live bands and DJ spinning timba. Club Tribecca,2027 Lemoine Ave. in Fort Lee, NJ (201) 461-7744 www.clubtribecca.com Live Music beginning at 10.30pm DJ Pagan... spinning the latest timba/salsa. No merengue or bachata! Or regaeton! Live videos/Rueda Classes at 8pm $10 with reservations $12 at the door Confirmed dates are: Sept 28: La Bolá (timba cubana) Oct 5: Ray Rivera (salsa dura)

January 30, 2006 - First Set at 10 p.m.
Habana Nights - The Return of Cuban Music Mondays at SOBs
featuring live music by La Bolá.
DJ, video, dance classes at 7 p.m. $12

The the long-awaited series, Cuban Music Mondays at SOBs,
feautres live Cuban timba by La Bolá,
a 13-piece all-star ensemble of Cuban ex-pats playing
the hottest Cuban music in NYC, as well as DJ sensation Gary!
www.sobs.com or La Bolá: 201-723-9732

December 20, 2005 - Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from Andy and the rest of Timba.com

Sorry for the long delay in updates but I have been working very hard on this event which I am proud to announce.

Andy Perez & Alex Suvino "Habana Club Productions" Present
March 4, 2006 at Shuetzen Park's Grand Ballroom

"Una Noche en La Habana"

Carlos Manuel will be performing one night only for the official NY/NJ CD Release Party. Tickets and Flyers will be available after the holidays. Backing up Carlos Manuel will be members of the Jimmy Bosch Band. Carlos Manuel's girlfriend the beautiful Mexican singer/actress Mariana Seoanes will also be on hand. We'll have DJ Gary mixing the best Timba. Big Screen Video's, and much much more. You can buy tickets at East West Novelty on 48th in Union City, when they become available as well as phone orders like the previous time. Tickets will be $40 regular admit and $50 VIP all admisions will have table service. Don't miss this night. We are bringing the Havana feeling to Shuetzen Park. It'll make you feel like your at Casa De La Musica - Galiano. No Embargo this night! You want to puff on a cigar, sure we'll have some, dance to the best cuban music? Van Van, Pupy, Manolito, Reve, etc. You know Gary will have it! Feel free to email me with questions Aperez1026@aol.com. Exclusive for Timba.com first 25 people to email me will get discount admission on tickets. Carlos Manuel will also be signing autographs of his newest cd at East West Novelty, stay informed on this up an coming event right here.

November 8, 2005: New timba band in New York/New Jersey

Friday November 18 at 9PM at Las Palmas will be performing for the first time La Bolá all are invited to attend cover charge is only $5. Also playing the lastest timba from Havana, "EL LOCO DE LA MATA COCO" DJ Gary.

La Bolá

Friday - Nov. 18, 2005

Doors Open at 9pm
Music by DJ Gary
$5.00 Cover

Las Palmas
6153 Bergenline Ave
Corner of 61st St.
West New York, NJ
2nd Floor
(201) 861-1400

La Bolá is the newest timba band on the NYC-music scene. Drawing from some of the top Cuban musicians in the tri-state area, this group emerged out of deep desire to establish a real timba-band in the NYC-area, one which reflected the real sounds of "la calle Cubana" . Their approach is to provide an eclectic blend of Cuban music, ranging across the wide spectrum of style and genres, yet in a refreshingly modern timba style. This band is poised to develop into a real musical force, as with much vigor and train-like energy (12 musicians, including strings, full percussion and trombone section), their music shines, particularly with the quality of their arrangements and the slick style of their execution, without ever losing sight of the fact that timba is all about dancing.

La Bolá
Ariacne Trujillo piano, vocal, direction
Richei Leyva bass,
Aryam Vázquez congas
Lino Fernandez timbales, percussion
Alex Garcia drums
Alberto Rodriguez guiro, vocal
Eddie Venegas violins
Itai Kriss flute, vocal
Raul Navarrette trombone
Alex Heitlinger trombone
Eduardo "el Niño" Alvarez vocals
Nodal vocals

October 25, 2005: October Fiesta at El Taller Latino Americano

OctoberFiesta at El Taller Latino Americano
Saturday October 29
Event starts at 8:00 pm.

Tickets: $20

Featuring Benjamin Lapidus and Son NY with DJ Gary Dominguez playing Salsa and Timba between sets. Members of Benjamin Lapidus and Son NY, Julian
Chang (guitar, vocals), Igor Arias Baro (percussion, vocals) Ben Lapidus (tres, vocals) and Onel Mulet (sax/flute, percussion, vocals), have performed and recorded, as individuals, with: Albita, Cachao, Raices Habanera, Israel Cantor, Buena Vista Social Club, Paquito D' Rivera, Richie Ray & Bobby Cruz, Larry Harlow, and many others.

Learn to Dance Traditional Cuban Son at 8:00 pm! Snacks and Drinks Served! Halloween Costumes Welcome!

For more information, email Becky: africubandance@yahoo.com

El Taller Latino Americano is located at 2710 B'way @104th street, 3rd floor. Take the 1 or 9 train to 103rd street.

September 19, 2005: HABANA/HARLEM

HABANA/HARLEM - A Celebration of New Cuban Music - Oct 28 & 29 - Aaron Davis Hall

Aaron Davis Hall (ADH) continues its 25th Anniversary season with the premiere of HABANA / HARLEM. Two days of music, dancing and dialogues that highlight the routes and explosive new directions of music from Cuban artists living in New York.

Aaron Davis Hall presents two days and two double bills of explosive musical innovations rooted in Cuban flavor and influenced by New York's diverse urban culture. From the roads of Habana to the streets of Harlem, Afro-Cuban rhythms play an upbeat "clave" to the downbeat funk of jazz and R & B.

Habana / Harlem: conceived and produced by Neyda Martinez, Monserrat Ltd.

October 28 and 29, 2005
Each Program $25 (Members $21)

PROGRAM I - Friday, October 28, 2005, 7:30 PM:
David Oquendo & Raices Habaneras, Latin Grammy nominee underscores the cultural significance of Afro-Cuban music for the future.

Lisandro Y Su Tratado emanates the infectious vibes of authentic Cuban timba music. Their rhythmic virtuosity will cause your feet to move and hips to sway like you're in the streets of Havana today.

PROGRAM II - Saturday, October 29, 2005, 7:30 PM:
The Cuban Cowboys serve up a capricious hybrid of tradition and revolt fusing essences of Cuban Montuno and Guajiro with swooning surf guitars and indie-flavored rock.

YORDAMIS, formerly of the internationally acclaimed Cuban group, Bamboleo, forges a new direction in Cuban dance music with influences of funk, jazz and rumba flamenca.

HUMANITIES - Saturday, October 29, 2005, 4:00 PM

HABANA / HARLEM Update!
Film Screening & Panel Discussion $10 (Members $8.50)
(FREE for ticket holders of 10/28 or 10/29 programs).

Machito: A Latin Jazz Legacy, the film by Carlos Ortiz, is as relevant today as it was at the time of its release almost 20 years ago. In 2005, it serves as a stunning social document of Latino life in East Harlem and the Bronx during the 70s and 80s and takes us even further back with the use of brilliant archival footage. The film celebrates the life of one of Latin music's greatest legends and features interviews and performances with other icons including Tito Puente, Tito Rodriguez and more! The short film The Old Man and Hemingway by Hugo Perez, which features an original score by Onel Mulet, will follow.

Following the screening, author and music critic, Ed Morales will lead a panel discussion on the new wave of Cuban music. Confirmed panelists include Onel Mulet, Composer/Musician; Ben Lapidus, PhD, Composer/Musician; and Jorge Navarro, founder of The Cuban Cowboys.

AARON DAVIS HALL
Celebrating 25 years, Aaron Davis Hall (ADH), Harlem's principal center for the performing arts, has built upon Harlem's cultural legacy by honoring tradition while nurturing innovation. ADH has earned a local, national and international reputation for its world class programming, featuring established and emerging artists.

Waterworks is an ¦insight into the musings of the artistic genius, the sharing of personal findings, the investigation of ideas, the asking of burning questions in search of illuminating answers, a springboard for civic discourse and an exploration of the role of the arts in society through the engagement of communities in the creative process. Witness WaterWorks through artist dialogues, work-in-progress showings, workshops, special preview performances and a myriad of community activities.

Ticket Information:
October 28 and 29, 2005
Program I and II $25/Each (Members $21/each)

HABANA / HARLEM Update!
Humanities Program: Film Screening & Panel Discussion
$10, Members $8.50
FREE for HABANA / HARLEM ticket holders.

In person: Aaron Davis Hall’s Box Office is open Monday through Friday,
1 PM to 6 PM and two hours prior to events.

By Phone: Aaron Davis Hall Hotline T: 212-650-7100, Online: www.aarondavishall.org

Purchases can be made via Ticketmaster T: 212-307-7171 or www.ticketmaster.com
Special Ticket Offers: Student Rush Tickets: $10 one-hour prior to performances, subject to availability, with valid student ID.

Aaron Davis Hall Info: Aaron Davis Hall is located on the safe, secure and well-lit campus of The City College of New York, between West 133rd and 135th Streets on Convent Avenue. Convent is one block east of Amsterdam Avenue and is the extension of Morningside Avenue beginning at 127th Street.

How to get to Aaron Davis Hall:

By Subway:
1 to 137th St./Broadway; or, A, B, C, D to 125th St. & St. Nicholas Ave.

By Bus:
M-101, M-11, M-4, M-5, or M-100 to 135th St. at Amsterdam Ave. or
Broadway.

By Car:
From 125th Street, turn north onto Morningside Ave. which becomes Convent
Ave. at 127th St. and continue to Hall entrance at 134th St.

August 30, 2005: Sorry for the delay...here's the latest update for the New York/New Jersey section

DJ Gary is at it again! Give this man credit; he fights for timba, and it's in this mans blood to make each and everyone of the timba fans in the NYC area to dance. So as he likes it, here's his new spot!

AHORA EN EL NUEVO ESPACIO CUBANO DE UNION CITY...AZUCAR CLUB...421 43ST (DIAGONAL A BERNGENLINE AVE & CALLE 43 SOBRE CELIA CRUZ WAY)..EL CLUB DE LA TIMBA CON EL DJ GARY DOMINGUEZ "EL LOCO DE LA MATA DE COCO" PROGRAMANDO LA TIMBA CUBANA "EN CARNE Y HUESO"...SIN MISERIA...(SIN BACHATA,MERENGUEZ,ETC)..TIMBA DE VERDAD...TIMBA CUBANA PAL VIVO Y PAL BOBO! NO HAY COVER....CERVEZA$4....DEJA LA BOBADA DEJA LA BOBERIA Y VENTE PAL CLUB DE LA TIMBA CON VAN VAN, NG,PAULITO,ISSAC,DAN DEN,REVE,BAMBOLEO,KLIMAX,LOS COMPLICES,ANGELES DE LA HABANA,PUPY Y LOS QUE SON SON,MANOLITO,ADALBERTO...Y MUCHOS..MUCHOS MAS...DESCUBRA LA INMENSA DISCOGRAFIA DE LA TIMBA CUBANA DESDE LA DECADA DE LOS 90...EL CLUB DE LA TIMBA..EN UNION CITY! VENTE PAACA QUE LA HABANA TE ESPERA...AZUCAR CLUB ANTIGUO TRILOGIA 421 43 ST !

June 6, 2005: New happenings in NYC

EVERY SUNDAY 8:00pm-10:30pm: CIAO SOHO for a great Cuban night with live music by Martin Y su RICO TUMBAO. RICO TUMBAO - plays traditional and contemporary Cuban tunes from Bolero and Cha cha cha to Salsa and Timba. CIAO SOHO restaurant and bar, 150 Spring st. Between West Broadway and Wooster. Train: 6,C,E to Spring st. or W,R to Prince St.

Look out also for the monthly Copacabana Timba Explosion with DJ Gary Dominguez. For Info on Copa Events email DJ Gary @ GaryLatina@hotmail.com also look out for performances by Lisandro Y Su Tratado for information on performances and booking contact Lisandro @ ysutratado@yahoo.com.

NYC Section will be out of town for the month of July I'll be in La Habana tomando Crystal y Bucanero.

May 12, 2005: La Peña de Lisandro y Su Tratado

Changuisongo in New Jersey!

Friday, May 13, 2005
9PM

Club Cucalambe
4418 Bergenline Ave.
Union City, NJ
No Cover
Live DJ with "el Loco de la Mate de Coco", DJ GARY, spinning the latest in Cuban Timba

La Peña de Lisandro y Su Tratado

The dynamic and explosive Cuban pianist, Lisandro Arias, brings his high-powered and soulful Changuisongo creation, El Tratado, back to New Jersey this Friday night at Club Cucalambe. This band is re-known for their live performances and rhythmic virtuosity that causes the feet to move and the hips to sway, emanating an energized sound and infectious vibe that are distinctively Cuban.

Under Lisandro's musical stewardship, El Tratado approaches the music in a fresh, well-established manner, resulting in contagious rhythms, vivacious melodies and terrific vocals and coros that despite an eclectic hybrid, are distinctively terrific Cuban music. Comprised from some of the top players in the business, this band includes a powerhouse rhythm section with full-force Cuban percussions, tres, and funky and soulful baselines that are decisively aggressive, rhythmically complex, yet clean, refreshing and very danceable. The band is lead by Lisandro Arias, who aside from serving as the compositional and arranging wizard of the band, leads el Tratado on piano, keyboards and lead vocals.

Lisandro y Su Tratado

Lisandro Arias - piano, keyboards, lead vocals, direction
Danny Rojo - tres, vocals
Richei Leyva - bass, vocals
Igor Aria - timbales, vocals
Aryam Vázquez - tumbadoras
Emilio Valdes - drums
Lino Fernandez - guiro

Click here for DJ Gary's Cuban salsa in New York map!

April 25, 2005: Havana Nights at the top of the Copacabana are back once a month!

Thanks to the hard work by DJ Gary and his crew. The first Timba explotion will be Tuesday May 17,2005 at 9PM to 2AM. Four of the top Timba DJ's from Sob's, Belle Epoque the best from New York and New Jersey. The best Timberos and Rueda de Casino dancers will be on hand along with Pupy and Tropicana Dancers. Video's on Big Screen! Cover $ 10 and a drink included, come dance with the best DJ's in the tri-state area. Any questions or comments contact DJ Gary at Garylatina@hotmail.com. Copacabana is located on 34th Street and 11th Ave.

April 8, 2005: Tiempo Libre in NYC

Tiempo Libre will be coming back to New York to play at SOB's June 17. They have a new CD "Arroz con Mango" due out May 24. You can visit Tiempo Libres's web site at www.tiempolibremusic.com. For ticket and time information visit www.sobs.com. More will be updated once information comes in.

April 1, 2005: New month, new update

Spring is finally here, hopefully it gets warm after a cold winter here in NJ/NY. Hadar's classes are back in full swing as well as events with Rico Tumbao and DJ Gary Dominguez.

Classes

Classes start Monday April 4th at "You should be dancing"- 412 Eight ave. 4 floor, between 30 and 31 streets.
6:00pm - Beginners
7:00pm - Adv. Beginners
8:00pm - Intermediate and Performance class

Rates

Beginners - for a month: $50. $15 for one class.

Adv. Beginners & Intermediate: $70 ($65 in advance). $20 for one class.

For New students only - You can try the first class for $5 with a printout of this announcement on Timba.com

Also Hadar would like to let all casinero’s know. Monday, April 4th is the official first spring/summer meeting of "Bailatina students’ performance group".
The group performed in DC (an NBA game, Hispanic Day), in PA (reopening of Philly Library), in the NYC - WB11 Fifth Ave parade and many more. This spring/summer there are many events planned... stay tuned
Please e-mail Hadar if you would like to join the performance group at H_H_V@Yahoo.com.

Events for April

FRIDAY, April 1st: Best CUBAN monthly FIESTA in NY
TROPICAL CUBAN NIGHTS
LIVE MUSIC BY ONE OF NY BEST CUBAN BANDS "Martin Y su RICO TUMBAO" and "EL LOCO DE LA MATA COCO" DJ GARY, SPINS SALSA, TIMBA & CARIBBEAN SOUNDS BETWEEN SETS DRINKS SPECIALS ALL NIGHT, GUEST SINGERS, GUEST MUSICIANS.
Doors open at 7:30pm TILL...
CUBAN SALSA CLASS at 8:30pm
THE_UNDERSCORE
1733 FIRST AVENUE BET 89TH & 90TH
ADMISSION$10 / $8 WITH THIS FLYER OR on GUEST LIST
to be on the guest list and for more information, please e-mail Hadar

EVERY SUNDAY 8:30pm-11:30pm at CIAO SOHO for a great Cuban
night with live music by Martin Y su RICO TUMBAO. RICO TUMBAO plays traditional and contemporary Cuban tunes from Bolero and Cha cha cha to Salsa and Timba. The band leader shared the stage in Cuba with groups like Los Van Van and Orchestra Aragon, now he hopes to make us feel like we dance on the Malecon, Havana.

CIAO SOHO restaurant and bar
150 Spring st. Between West Broadway and Wooster.
Train: 6,C,E to Spring st. or W,R to Prince st.

Saturday, April 30th -
Cuban Salsa and Swing Party at Club 412
Two live bands!!!
8:00pm-12:00am.
412 Eight ave. 4 floor, between 30 and 31 streets.

March 21, 2005: Timba in NJ and NYC

MONDAYS ONCE A MONTH CANDELA PRESENTS CUBANSOUL PARTY http://www.sobs.com/

WED (weekly)AT PLAN B LOUNGE 339 east 10th st bet A & B live music & salsa cubana & global rhythms (dj Medina)

THURSDAYS(weekly) LA BELLE EPOQUE 827 Broadway @ 12st (http://www.larumba.net/)

FRIDAYS ONCE A MONTH AT THE UNDERSCORE 1733 first avenue (btwee 89th and 90th st) Tropical Cuban Night TIMBA LATINA live music with Rico Tumbao & dj Gary Dominguez (http://www.ricotumbao.com/)

SATURDAYS ONCE A MONTH CUBAN PARTY at HAVANA BAY COFFEE / Union City 3101 Kennedy Blvd live music with FRANKROY & CARLOSBOYS & dj guest
SATURDAYS (WEEKLY) THE KNITTING FACTORY 74 Leonard st Salsa Cubana
SATURDAYS(WEEKLY) "HOY COMO AYER" Rincon Habanero en el sotano del Club Copacabana de New Jersey(Union City) 7100 Bergenline Ave North Bergen "Viaje musical por los ritmos cubanos de ayer y hoy'.Videos cubanos en pantalla gigante.Dj Gary Dominguez.

SUNDAYS(WEEKLY) AFROCUBAN SALSA & WORLD RHYTHMS AT SAPPHIRE LOUNGE 249 Eldridge st @ houston st with DJ MEDINA live perscussion
SUNDAYS(WEEKLY) CUBAN NIGHTS AT CIAO SOHO Restaurant 150 spring st btw West Broadway & Wooster live music with RICO TUMBAO & dj Chris

LATEST NEWS: HAVANA NIGHTS AT THE TOP OF THE COPACABANA: IS NEGOTIATING A MONTHLY DAY TO KEEP TIMBA AT THE WORLD FAMOUS CLUB IN MANHATTAN..LET'S SEE WHAT HAPPENS? DJ GARY AND HIS PARTNERS ARE TRYING TO OPEN A NEW HAVANA NIGHTS AT SOBS A REAL CUBAN TIMBA EXPLOSION!!! REMEMBER WE HAD THE FIRST CUBAN TIMBA EXPLOSION AT SOBS LAST YEAR WITH 5 TOP DJS(ANDREAS,GARY,MEDINA,DEWANE AND GONZALO) AND 5 RUEDA DE CASINO GROUPS LEAD BY(HADAR,KARIM,MELISSA,SHABNAM,STEPHANIE,BECKY AND ERNEST PLUS PUPY EL RUMBERO)

SHABNAM "THE TIMBA QUEEN" IN NEW YORK IS DOING HER BEST TO JOIN A GREAT GROUP OF TIMBEROS-BUSSINESSMEN-ENGINEERS AND ADVISORS TO GET STRONG THE TIMBA IN NEW YORK!

CONTINUE WEST-EAST DJ TIMBA EXCHANGES. FIRST (on feb 2005)NEW YORK AND PHILADELPHIA TIMBA CLUBS WERE VISITED BY TOP TIMBA DJ WALTDIJZ FROM SAN FRANCISCO NOW NEXT WEEK FRIDAY MARCH 25 AND SATURDAY MARCH 26TH DJ GARY DOMINGUEZ WILL GO TO SAN FRANCISCO BAY WITH HIS TIMBA MISSILES!

TIMBA ON (NY)RADIO: MR NELSON RHADAMES KEEPS ONE HOUR(weekly) OF TIMBA IN HIS PROGRAM "ESSENCE AND RHYTHM" SATURDAYS 1PM TO 2PM WHCR 90.3FM

Listen to timba on the net:www.live365.com/stations/timbacubana program by dj dewane in New YORK.

Suggestion places to buy timba in New York and New Jersey:
Casa Latina 151 east 116th street El barrio New York 212 427 6062
Mega Mix Music 2771 Bergenline Ave Union City 201 558 1541

March 10, 2005: New timba band in NYC

Well after Alexis Llerena left for Miami, Alexis Y Su Sabor Habanero was no more! But with hard work and dedication from musicians inspired to keep timba going. They have formed "La Bolá." Here is a brief bio on them:

La Bolá

La Bolá is the newest timba band on the NYC-music scene. Drawing from some of the leading Cuban musicians in the tri-state area, this group emerged out of deep desire to establish a real timba-band in the NYC-area, one which reflected the real sounds of "la calle Cubana" . Their approach is to provide an eclectic blend of Cuban music, ranging across the wide spectrum of style and genres, yet in a refreshingly modern timba style. This band is poised to develop into a real musical force, as with much vigor and train-like energy (13 musicians, including strings, full percussion and 3 trombones), their music shines, particularly with the quality of their arrangements and the slick style of their execution, without ever losing sight of the fact that timba is all about dancing.

The band's musical direction is headed by the brilliant pianist/arranger/composer, Ariacne Trujillo, while a distinct duo of vocalists, el Niño and Juan Got, provide a magnificent marriage of different styles and approaches. A powerhouse rhythm section that is remindful of the Cuban-based timba bands, and draws from some of the top players in the business, is complemented by a full-force trombone section and the harmonious, yet soulful, elegance of the Cuban flute and violin.

Ariacne Trujillo piano, chorus, direction
Richei Leyva bass
Aryam Vázquez congas
Lino Fernandez timbales, percussion
Alex Garcia drums
Alberto Rodriguez guiro, chorus
Roland Satterwhite violin
Octavio Ponce flute, keyboards, chorus
Raul Navarrette trombone
Pablo Rodriguez trombone
Alex Handle trombone
Eduardo "el Niño" Alvarez vocals
Juan Got vocals

For more bookings/information:
(201) 723-9732

March 9, 2005: End of timba at the Copacabana...

WOW, 24 hours into NYC editor and I get this sad news to report! March 24 will be the last night of HAVANA NIGHTS @ THE COPA. DJ Gary posted on the Timbacubana Yahoo Group that the Copa manager wants to change "THE HAVANA NIGHTS" for the other Latin thing! If we all listen to the Latino Mix or La Mega you have an idea of what DJ Gary is talking about, for those who don't well Reggeton, Merengue, Bachata, and Salsa. Its all about what's running the airwaves now a days. If Timba was running the airwaves would this have happened? Maybe, Maybe not. But, as of right now unfortunately it's not! And what is I don't know how people can sit there and listen to it with the exception of Salsa. Salsa comes from Cuba they may not play it with the same style but it has roots! What holds ahead for Timberos of the NYC Area? Who knows? You have some options, nights when Carlos Boys band have gigs or Rico Tumbao. I would like to organize something myself, but I need sponsors. And that's the hard part, I didn't get any takers when I planned the Carlos Manuel Show back in December. All I can say is Timberos hold your heads up high you did something that hasn't ever been done, have timba played in the famous club of New York. DJ Gary Thanks for all the hard work! You have showed people that it's possible to have "Havana Nights"

Also for those who admire Cuban music from the US:

Albita Rodriquez y Hansel y Su Orquesta Calle Ocho will be at Club Ole on North Broad Street in Elizabeth, NJ. This Saturday from 8pm-3am ticket prices are from $40-$60. All who are interested tickets will be sold at the door as well.

February 25, 2005: NY Section is back after a long vacation!

Welcome back to the NY Section after a long vacation. My name is Andy Perez. I am the new editor of this section. Linda Rodriguez handed over her duties to me after being piled with homework and papers from Harvard University. Here's a little bit of myself. I was the organizer of the Carlos Manuel performance back in December. We are trying to work on something for the near future as well. I am very close friends with Abdel "Lele" Rasalps - Van Van Singer. I am mainly a fan of Los Van Van but accept all forms of Timba. For any events going on in NYC or NJ that you would like to get posted feel free to email me APEREZ1026@AOL.COM.

Finally pictures of the Carlos Manuel 12/11/04 performance at Club España in Newark are up. Also lots of new things to report! Alexis y Su Sabor Habanero are no longer together. Alexis has since moved to Miami. Rumor has it Congero Aryam Vazquez is putting together a timba band with the original members and some newer faces. Every Friday Friends of Danny Rojo presents timba en talla with live music from 10 pm and Dj at 12am only timba. Every Friday they will present the best musicians in NY Danny Rojo,Carlos Del Pino, Lisandro Arias, Igor Arias, David Oquendo, Horacio "el negro" Hernandez, Pupi Insua, Felix Fiesta, Desmar Guevara, Dr Vicente, Oriente Lopez, Alex Garcia, Rey De Jesus and much more. IN VIVO VERITAS 1202 St. Nicholas Ave corner of 170 St. Manhattan. 212-781-4900. Also some Fridays at The Havana Bay Coffee in Union City - Havana Nights DJ Gary Dominguez and Franroy y Los CarlosBoyz Band. Check back for more details on that. Any info on events feel free to email me APEREZ1026@AOL.COM.

December 28, 2004: The NYC section of timba.com is on hiatus until the beginning of February when the lovely and talented Andy Perez (organizer of the Carlos Manuel concert) will be taking over editor duties. Send all timba information to him at aperez1026@aol.com. Happy dancing and timba listening in 2005.

December 17, 2004: DJ Medina has moved Sandunga Sundays to Sapphire. Appreciation of alliteration applauded.

Cuban singer Danny Rojo plays Belle Epoque this Saturday.

Friday, November 26, 2004: Cuban music and timba tomorrow night at La Belle Epoque. Can't quite get enough? Head to Ciao Soho on Sunday.

Other East Coast timba action: Noche de salsa cubana at Sophia's in Boston on December 1. Pon click aquí for more information. And timba for the first time ever in Philadelphia on December 10. Click here for details.

Monday, November 15, 2004: You can finally hear timba on New York City radio! DJ Gary and Nelson Rhadames have organized the "hit parade de timba cubana" from 1-2pm Saturdays on WHCR 90.3FM! If you are not in New York, you can listen to the program online here.

Carlos Boys Band are playing again this Saturday at the Feel Good Cafe in Secaucus.

Saturday, November 13, 2004: A new Cuban night in town at Ciao Soho this Sunday with Rico Tumbao...click here for details.

Scenesters La Rumba carry the torch tonight with their nomad party: live Cuban music with timba sets by DJ Medina at the Knitting Factory.

Sunday, November 7, 2004: Karim's class schedule has been updated.

Sunday, October 31, 2004: Lots of NYC timba news...

- New pass for Copacabana Timba Thursdays available HERE
- Rico Tumbao plays this Saturday, November 6 at Club 412
- Live Cuban music with timba sets by DJ Medina this Saturday, November 6 at La Belle Epoque
- Yordamis, ex-Bamboleo singer, is playing at SOB's on Friday, November 19

Monday, October 25, 2004: La Timba Loca plays this Thursday at the Copacabana. Show starts at 9pm.

Wednesday, October 20, 2004: In case you hadn't heard, there is a rueda congress being held in Miami in November. Although not as heavy on the timba DJs as they could be (AHEM), it is worth checking out to support casino and rueda de casino (and hopefully, ultimately, timba) in the U.S.

Monday, October 18, 2004: Two new items for timberos to consider: Starlight Ballroom Dance Studio's rueda de casino socials (with timba!) the last Saturday of every month..and more timba in NJ at the Feelgood Cafe with the Carlos Boyz Band this Friday. Has anyone heard these guys before?

Thursday, October 7, 2004: Advance tickets for Carlos Manuel are now on sale! He will be playing the Spanish Club of Newark on December 11. Doors open at 7pm. The opening band is Arsenio y Su Conjunto Sabroso led by an ex-cantante of El Gran Combo. Tickets are $40 each, and you can get yours by contacting Andy Perez: aperez1026@aol.com or 908-693-5359.

Wednesday, September 29, 2004: SPECIAL TIMBA ALERT: NJ timbero Andy is lining up a New York-New Jersey tour for Carlos Manuel! Look for him at the end of December, and if you have information or ideas on venues for Carlos, contact Andy at aperez1026@aol.com.

Friday, September 24, 2004: Casino teacher Ariel is back at Pier 63 with timba, dancing, and a great view of Manhattan.

The timba petition is still on-line. Sign yourself and all your friends up pronto!

Thursday, September 23, 2004: Don't forget timba Thursdays at the Copa are still going on. GET YOUR FREE PASS HERE!

Dewane's new classes are listed now. Check him out. His website also has a nifty link to a timba essay by percussionist Chuck Silverman.

Last but not least, timba has a new home in New Rochelle. The action goes down at El Dorado Video Bar every Thursday.

Friday, September 10, 2004: Two Saturday parties for your dancing and listening entertainment: casino instructor Ariel at Pier 16 and Havana 3 with David Oquendo at La Belle Epoque.

Thursday, September 9, 2004: Alexis y Su Sabor Habanero are back in NJ this Sunday. If anyone goes, please feel free to send me a report or write-up, and I will post it here!

The classes and clubs pages have been also been updated.

Tuesday, September 7, 2004: DJ Gary has done the impossible with Havana Nights...timba at the Copacabana every Thursday! Click here for a free pass.

There is also now an online petition you can sign to help get timba on the radio in New York. Please help us make room for Cuban music on the airwaves. Forward the petition to all your friends, family, lovers, dancing partners, and fellow music fanatics.

Wednesday, June 23, 2004: I will be away until September in the land from where good music comes. The Yahoo group timbacubana usually has all of the latest New York and New Jersey timba-related news to keep you informed...

Tuesday, June 22, 2004: Timba summer concert re-cap: Tiempo Libre at SOBs on June 21, Lisandro y Su Tratado (with DJ Gary and Team Timba) at Pier 63 in Chelsea on June 28, and Carlos Manuel at SOBs