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Saturday, 12 July 2008 |
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Doors 8.30pm until late
Roundhouse
Chalk Farm Road, London, NW1 8EH
Tel: 0844 482 8008
http://www.roundhouse.org.uk
 The first London show in five years for El Sonero Mayor, the truly great Venezuelan salsa singer and bandleader.
Oscar D'Leon, "El Leon de la Salsa", was born in the Caracas'
neighbourhood of Etamin where he began to show interest in percussion
instruments and to sing at social activities as a young child. His
capacity to improvise, the texture of his voice and his intense love
for the music, make Oscar D'Leon a born 'sonero' in the best Latin
tradition. Oscar was influenced by the great masters of Cuban music,
especially by 'soneros', Beny More and La Sonora Mantacera.
His other influences come from the New York sound of the 60's,
particularly Eddie Palmieri and the Fania generation. Besides being a
great sonero, Oscar D'Leon is an extraordinary showman, an entertainer
who takes charge of the stage and who moves with the ease of a
professional dancer. Oscar D'Leon has recorded more than 50 albums,
gained many gold discs, and received numerous award and honors. In
November 2007 his last album Fuzionando won the Latin Grammy Awards as
best Contemporary Tropical album.
With support from DJ Lubi
For further details and to book tickets, visit: http://www.comono.co.uk/det.php?ev=615
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