Afro-Latin-Soul! Pt. 5 w/ Mantecoso @ Les Bobards

Considering we live in a city with so many Hispanic descendants, it’s shocking how ostracized Salsa music has become; all we have is a hand full of good salsa venues. Maybe this is why the Afro-Latin-Soul! promoters and their efforts to bring a beautiful range of different afro-latin music to the forefront of Montreal nightlife have been creating sound waves from here to New York. On Saturday March 26th, 2011, they’ll be kicking off spring with the 5th edition of their amazing music series; Mantecoso, Butta Beats’ (of Nomadic Massive fame) new musical initiative, will be headlining. They feature some of Montreal’s finest jazz, salsa and hip hop musicians. As a tribute to the groundbreaking New York salsa label Fania Records, Mantecoso specializes in Hip Hop renditions of great salsa classics accompanied by a latin orchestra. These two hot blooded musical genres weave together perfectly, creating a raw new sound that can’t be imitated. 

So ladies, break out them heels, and fellas dust off your panama hats, it’s going to be a night to remember.

Afro-Latin-Soul! Pt. 5 featuring Mantecoso, Saturday March 26th 2011, 9pm- 7$ @ Les Bobards (4328 Blvd. St-Laurent)

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