An original columbian pressing on Fantasia records this is a real find for any collector or DJ.  Featuring Joel Garcia, Jose Bravo and Luis Hernandez.

Tracks include: Azalia, El Espanto, Te Tengo Que Olvidar, Yo Soy La Cumbia, El Palmar, Pregon Quisqueyano, El Chivo Loco, Matrimonio E´ Maria, Seminarista, Compadre Pedro Juan. Swings through Porro, Guaracha, Cumbia and Bolero with one real funky smokin hot Guaguanco!

Born in Newcastle in the frozen North of the UK far from the world of fiery afro latin music for this Salsa DJ it was a chance meeting of a love for latin jazz and a visit to salsa club that started it all! A record collecting obsession became a deep rooted passion for latin music and dance. After a spell as a DJ of house music in his youth he swiftly moved on to latin music and specifically salsa after finding the greater complexity of the rhythms fascinating as a music student. Growing tired with some of the bland salsa releases of the early 90's, Chris acquired a taste for the urban Salsa sounds of 60's and 70's New York and Puerto Rico and particularly the lesser heard groups from Peru, Panama and Venezuela. As a Salsa DJ today, his collection spans over 6000 vintage LP's and Cd's many 45's and some obscure hard to find grooves from Peru, Panama, Venezuela and Columbia.   Here you will find some information on some of the rarer non mainstream salsa that he collects from guaguanco, guaracha and mambo to cuban son, cha cha cha and bolero. As an experienced Salsa DJ Chris has held a 5 year residency at one of UK's largest most successful salsa clubs Salsology and has played everything from international salsa festivals and congresses to intimate social gatherings. His favourite styles are New York, Puerto Rican, Pervian and Panamanian both new and old school, Guaguanco, Latin Soul and Latin Jazz. Contact: chris@mambomagic.net Please visit www.mambomagic.net to book him for your event!

Up and Coming Gigs for June

Two highly recommended events for you all.

Mambomagic spinning @ The East Anglia Salsa Gala (Cambridge) 'June 4th'

Featuring:
SOME OF THE TOP UK & INTERNATIONAL TEACHERS, PERFORMERS, BANDS, DJ'S & DANCE TUITION TO GET YOU IN THE PARTY MOOD..
@
RADIUS (Above the solstice)
Named The best Venue for Salsa in The Cambridgeshire.
With
300 + capacity
Large wooden Floor
Licensed bar
Great sound system
free parking all around & opp the venue

Mambomagic spinning @ Latin Fever (Sheffield) 'June 12th'

Latin Fever is set to be the premium dance event in Sheffield launching on Friday 9th April 2010 at Sheffield Hallam Student Union, The HUBs building (formerly the national museum of popular music), S1 2QQ.

T:0114 225 5555

We have 2 rooms...
One 100% dedicated to SALSA, Mambo, Cuban and Reggaeton party vibes.

One room 100% dedicated to the sensual dance, 'KIZOMBA' (Angolan Tango), Semba, Kuduro and African rythms

The evening starts with lessons from 9pm - 10pm
Intermediate Salsa: Michael Pottinger from Smooth Salsa in Birmingham

Intermediate Kizomba: The 'Master' Miguel Monteiro leading intricate Kizomba patterns with Marlene Almeida

Beginners Kizomba: Rob Lewis and Rachel Blundred,teaching the foundations of this most sensual dance.

Link: http://www.salsology.com

Hey guys you can catch me at my bi monthly residency on May 14th at the North Wests number one salsa club...Salsology!

Link: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=323952298515#!/event.php?eid=481684005315&ref=ts

Hey guys you can catch me spinnin' this Sunday at the Cafe Mambo Project 'Lockdown' Easter Sunday Special.  An unmissable event that attracts some 300 hardcore dancers!