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Carlos "Patato" Valdez

Master Musician Carlos "Patato" Valdez Dies at 81

On December 4, 2007, a renowned musician, innovative conguero, and Latin Percussion design collaborator, Carlos Valdez, whom the world knew affectionately as �Patato�, died of respiratory failure. A Cuban of diminutive stature, born November 4, 1926, he generated an enormous tonal presence on congas that belied his modest size. And that rings especially true in light of his passing. Now we shiver when hearing recordings that display his monumental sound, the very thing death cannot claim.

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Sound Solution Mastering is a Hackney London based Mastering, Recording & Rehearsal studio. We offer professional mastering, recording, voice over, sound design and rehearsal facilities you can afford with excellent acoustics and equipment.

Please check out our latest review on Toronto West Coast Swing sensation Julie Epplett featured in our Lindy-Hop and Swing page:

Freedom in Dance Is Best Sampled with a Little Definition (Review on Julie Epplett)

To listen to Julie Epplett of the West Coast Swing dance company Groovy, Bluesy, Jazzy, Funky, you might believe that West Coast Swing gives definition to our concept of freedom.

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Latest links to our Capoeira page:

Comunidade de Capoeira Angola

was formed February 2005 under the collective effort of dedicated members. Some of which were former students of Grupo De N�Golo, which was under the leadership of Mr. Jaime Brown, a practitioner Capoeira Angola for over 20 years. In Atlanta, we practice this illustrious, indigenous traditional form which was preserved by The Great Master (Mestre) Pastinha (1889-1982). It was kept alive by The Great Mestre Joao Pequeno in Salvador, Bahia & Great Mestre Joao Grande who still teaches in New York at 73 years young. From 1999 - 2001, Atlanta was blessed to be guided by Mestre Moraes who has been an Angola master for 30 yrs. The long term goal of Comunidade de Capoeira Angola Atlanta is to spread and preserve this beautiful art form. [click the link for more]

Latest links to our Asian Dance and Music page:

Jeng Yi is a Korean drum, dance and music ensemble based in Toronto. They perform an exciting and dynamic repertoire of original compositions and dance works as well as traditional pieces.

NDC - Nguyen Dance Company (NDC, formerly Danny Nguyen Dancers and Musicians or DNDM) is a multicultural performance troupe featuring dancers, musicians, and visual artists. Our signature style uses a unique blend of contemporary modern and traditional Vietnamese dance. Committed to bringing interdisciplinary arts to all communities, we are open to all dance genres and consider it a very important mission to bring dance to the public.

Latest link to our DJ Resources page:

Groove All Night:Dance Clubs, Events, DJ's. Groove All Night is the best place to start your search for the most extensive listing of world class DJs spinning at clubs in your city and beyond.

Latest article to our Latin Dance and Music page:

Salsa On 2 and the Beat that Goes On

In the world of Latin dance, specifically the world-wild Salsa, how you hit the beat is often influenced by the one you start with, as agreed by the panel of dancers/instructors interviewed in this article.

Salsa On 2 (also known as Mambo) is a style of Salsa that has maintained a dedicated following since its heyday back in the 50�s & 60's. Despite the strength of Los Angeles (On 1) and Cumbia styles that dominate most international Salsa outposts, there are few Salsa communities that do not cultivate some budding love for Salsa On 2, like yin into yang. [click the link for more]

Latest article to our Middle Eastern Dance page:

Alham

Ahlam - choreography by Hannah Corr, photo by Robert Fisher

The Celtic Goddess Brigid Celebrates Middle Eastern Dance

by lyw

In Wales, you can see the Celtic goddess Brigid celebrate Middle Eastern dance, popularly known as bellydancing, thanks to the growing community that has embraced this culture. Although, adding a Celtic element to this art-form may seem a clash in cultures, there is no better tribute that a dancer can give to Middle Eastern dance than using its movements to express something personal. This dance has a long history with as many interpretations as there are women who dance it. Middle Eastern dance is internalized physically and emotionally by the dancer and is designed to bring out each woman�s unique passion and beauty. [click the link for more]

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iDance is a resource site for modern dance culture. Based in Russia, this site's mission is to create a full Russian dance community.

Since linking with This Business of Dance and Music, two of our Hip Hop articles have been translated into Russian and shared overseas. Nothing is lost in translation: people across the world will connect for dance and music and community. We are all hungry for movement and noise no matter where we stand. Thank you, iDance, for sharing the vision.

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