Cubanoson Cuban Dance Orchestra's 3rd anniversary

Oct. 16, 2008 - PRLog -- New York's hottest Cuban dance orchestra, led by pianist Leonel "Papo" Ortega, marks their 3rd anniversary on Thursday October 30th, 2008. Papo says “ every year it just gets better and better - it has been a great three years, we have performed privately and publicly and have been featured at numerous public events, radio shows and playlists around the world. I want to thank all of our friends, supporters, clients, Djs, and radio hosts, for their continued support. Our success is attributed to all of you.”

Since their 2006 CD release titled “Recordando A Cuba”, Cubanoson has performed at numerous private and public events, including appearances at the New Jersey Cuban Parade Gala Event, (3 years running), Union City Summer Festivals (3 years running), Union City New Jersey’s historic Park Theatre, New York’s Latin Quarter (LQ), the West Gate Lounge in Nyack, Club Winner Circle in Westbury New York, and last year headlining at NJPAC, New Jersey Performing Arts Center, where the orchestra sold out the event.

When asked about their upcoming performances, Papo said, our next grand event will be the New Jersey Performing Arts Center on Friday October 24th. http://www.njpac.org. This is one of the most prestigious venues I have set foot in, says bandleader, pianist and lead singer Papo Ortega. We are ecstatic that NJPAC called us back to kick off their Latin Jazz Weekend at the end of October. “This is incredible, Cubanoson headlines Friday, Paquito D’Rivera on Saturday and Milton Nascimento on Sunday. To  be in the same sentence as these artists is a sign of great things to come.”  Papo continued by stating Cubanoson will be performing at the WestGate Lounge in Nyack in November and that they will be headlining at the Emelin Theatre in Westchester in December, 2008. Cubanoson is also set to kick off the 2009 New York City’s Salsa Congress on September 3rd, 2009. For a complete calendar of events you may register at Cubanoson’ official website http://www.cubanoson.com or befriend them at http://www.myspace.com/cubanoson. In addition, for more information on Cuban music, visit one of Cubanoson’s greatest supporters, http://www.havananewyork.com -  a fantastic website brought to you by our dear friends Ed & Cari Castañeda.

Cubanoson has been featured on Univision tv programs and more recently on the Music Choice TV network. Their CD “Recordando A Cuba” made it to the 2007 Latin Grammy Final Entry list in 12 categories. Their title track, “Recordando A Cuba” was signed for two compilations that were released in 2007, La Noche Cubana Vol.27 in Italy, and the Rough Guide to Salsa series in the United Kingdom.

Music from Cubanoson was first heard on Vicki Sola’s Que Viva La Musica and since has been featured on XM Satellite Radio, Caliente 94 by host Jesus Salas, La Mega 97.9 (NY) by Polito Vega, Radio Vinilemania (Italy), DJ El gringo Latino of Salsa Picante Radio, DJ El Caobo in Chicago and many other great stations such as Dj Gury Gury’s show in Toronto and Dj Michelle’s in Hong Kong. Papo says, “there are so many other hosts and Djs around the world playing our music, and maintaining our songs on their playlists that the list is too extensive to name but adds, Cubanoson’s success is attributed to the many great hosts and DJs around the globe that have embraced our music.”

When asked if Cubanoson would be going overseas, Papo said “we have been actively working with promoters trying to bring the orchestra to Europe and we are hopeful to perform in the great European countries that have supported us, Germany, England, Switzerland, Italy and France, to name a few. We are also trying to do a Canadian tour in 2009.” Support for the orchestra has been overwhelming and despite not being signed by a major label, independently have sold several thousand Cds around the world.

What’s next for Cubanoson? Any new recordings? Papo Ortega humbly stated there are original songs ready for our next project, which is slated for recording late 2009. “We are hopeful that some label will recognize our music and enjoin us in our second recording. For now we continue to perform and make people dance, this is what we like to do, it makes us and dancers very happy.”

When asked for any last words? Papo replied, “I want to thank all of the hosts, Djs, promoters, friends, family and supporters for keeping our music going; and I especially want to thank all of Cubanoson’s current and past musicians for continuing to perform and maintaining the professional Cuban dance orchestra we are.”

For news and events you may register at http://www.cubanoson.com or http://www.myspace.com/cubanoson. For Cubanoson’s electronic press kit visit http://www.sonicbids.com/cubanoson. For more information Papo Ortega can be reached at 201-394-1881 in the United States and 418-527-9861 in Canada.

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Cubanoson is a traditional Cuban dance orchestra as created by pianist, Leonel “Papo” Ortega. This musically inspired pianist and composer has enjoyed the privilege of working alongside several exceptional musicians, among them, Roberto Rodriguez, Lionel Sanchez, Chocolate Armenteros, Junior Rivera, José Fajardo and Cándido Camero. Cubanoson unites the “Punto Cubano” and the “Son Montuno” bringing danceable Cuban music to any event,(public or private), concert or festival. The purpose of this orchestra is to unite the talent and dedication of excellent contemporary musicians,(true exponents of our roots), to offer and express our traditional Cuban music to all cultural venues. Cubanoson honors the great artists who have bestowed upon us the utmost musical education. To them and others who have passed on our music through generations, we will continue honoring them with New York’s Cuban dance orchestra, Cubanoson!