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Salsa in San Antonio
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May 2008
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ORQUESTA TROPICANTE
Phone: (210) 372 9858

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**TROPICANTE**
 To those of you that
are not familiar with our music we invite you to listen and enjoy,
but most importantly, to let your body feel free to move to the
rhythm that we call "SALSA"
Maria
V. Velez (Manager)
Jose -
was born and raised in Cayey, Puerto Rico. It was there that he
learned to sing and play the guitar at the tender age of nine years
old. Not long after that, he started performing salsa and merengue
music with many bands in Puerto Rico. Afterwards
he enlisted in the US Air Force in 1980. He began playing
trumpet with the Air Force Band in Denver, Colorado. While in
the military he formed and directed salsa bands in many places
such as; Fayetteville North Carolina, Ramstein Germany, Torrejon
Spain, Homestead Florida. He arrived to San Antonio in 1993. He sang
with several groups before deciding to start his own band, Orquesta
Tropicante, in 1996. We are very proud to be part of this orchestra,
and working with very professional musicians to bring
you the best of salsa music in San Antonio Texas. Thank you for your
support and
"God
Bless You"
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........................................................................................................................ "Seguro que
si...mi gente"...........
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Orquesta Tropicante is a unique and creative eleven-member Salsa and Latin Jazz band. The name
"Trop-Picante" is comprised of two words: tropic and
picante, meaning "tropics" and "spicy hot." This name represents their musical style, which features a blend of Afro-Caribbean dance rhythms, along with contemporary
jazz. The result is an exciting dance orchestra with a unique style and music that is both traditional and original. The group consists of professional musicians living in San Antonio,
brining together a multitude of cultural influences. Orquesta
Tropicante, since its inception, has worked in most of the top nightclubs of San Antonio, Austin and Corpus Christi.
The
band was also featured in many Salsa Festivals in San Antonio
area, The 2003 Hispanic Media
Awards Ceremony. The band was nominated for Univision Premios a la
Musica Latina in the category of Best Salsa / Merengue band in San Antonio and Austin.
The band performed at The Riverwalk Fiesta Parade
Fiesta Oyster Bake
American Institute of Architects
Texas A&M University
Home of Dance Therapy
United Stated Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
League of United Latin American Citizens LULAC
The University of Texas at San Antonio
(UTSA) Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)
Puerto Rican Heritage Society
The March of Dimes
National Hispana Leadership Institute
San Antonio Youth Centers
It took a lot of hard work and effort
to put these superb musicians together in one group, to bring you true music from
the Caribbean. Orquesta Tropicante will bring you the very best of salsa,
merengue, cumbia, bolero and latin jazz in an exciting and professional way. We feel proud and
privileged to present:


"SALSA IN SAN
ANTONIO TEXAS"
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Friday
2 May:
Azuca Cocina Latina
@
San Antonio
Sunday 3 May:
Wedding @
Austin
Friday
9 May:
Azuca Cocina Latina
@
San Antonio
Friday
10 May:
SeaWorld
@
San Antonio
Friday
16 May:
Azuca Cocina Latina
@
San Antonio
Friday
23 May:
Azuca Cocina Latina
@
San Antonio
Sunday
25 May:
Private Party @ San Antonio
Friday
30 May:
Azuca Cocina Latina
@
San Antonio
.......NEXT MONTHS......
Friday
6 Jun:
Azuca Cocina Latina
@
San Antonio
Friday
13 Jun:
Azuca Cocina Latina
@
San Antonio
Friday
20 Jun:
Azuca Cocina Latina
@
San Antonio
Friday
27 Jun:
Azuca Cocina Latina
@
San Antonio
Saturday
28 Jun:
Wedding @
Austin
Saturday 5 Jul:
Wedding @ San Antonio
Tuesday 22 Jul :
American Air Forces Party
@
San Antonio
Saturday
26 Jul:
Peruvian Party @ San Antonio
Saturday
2 Aug:
Wedding @
Austin
Saturday
16 Aug:
Private Party @
San Antonio
Saturday
4 Oct:
Wedding @
San Antonio
Saturday
1 Nov:
Wedding @ San Antonio
Saturday
15 Nov:
Damas de Puerto Rico @ San Antonio
Saturday
11 Oct (2009):
15th
Birthday Party @ San Antonio

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