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ALEX WILSON'S UPLIFTING ROOTS CREW NAILED THEIR INTENTIONS TO THE MAST AT THEIR FIRST OF THREE NIGHTS AT THE PIZZA EXPRESS JAZZ CLUB, 10 DEAN STREET, LONDON W1D 3RW LAST NIGHT (THURSDAY 19th - SATURDAY 21st JUNE).
Reggae just itself got a whole new set of heroes, bringing the definitive sound of Jamaica bang up to date with a new London & Latin twist.
On their second ever, this crew were in the zone, sounding like they'd played together for years. This was Alex Wilson's first collaboration with Aswad's awesome drummer Kenrick Rowe and these artists together didn't just play their socks off; the musicianship was mesmerising. Add soul divas Aquilla Fearon and Niaomi Phillips to the mix plus solid support on bass from Colin Walker and you've got a whole new retro-boosted sound being reborn, letting out its first powerful cry. Carlos Santana's "Black Magic Woman" performed Bob Marley style with killer wah-wah guitar solos from Amy Winehouse's Robin Banerjee was a real tropical, feel good treat.
For dancers, there isn't space at Pizza Express to strut your stuff but this is a real opportunity to get closer to the music, right at the creative cutting edge, so you can follow the music dance floor, right in the groove, with sabor. Get along to Pizza Express and enjoy. More: www.pizzaexpresslive.com
Call: 020 7734 3220. Book a table to ensure your full enjoyment.
London Salsa Scene, Soho Friday 20th June 2008.
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Alex Wilson Goes Super Nova!
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THE ALEX WILSON SALSA INFERNO IS SET ON A COLLISION COURSE WITH THE EARTH, PERFORMING AN ALL TOO RARE LONDON GIG AT THE GREENWICH DANCE AGENCY, THE BOROUGH HALL, ROYAL HILL, GREENWICH SE10 8RE ON THURSDAY, 25th SEPTEMBER.
Dance til you drop to Alex Wilson and his 12-piece Salsa Orchestra, an outfit that's simply producing some of the most danceable, irresistible and infectious stellar grooves you'll hear anywhere on the planet.
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This is a double night of rare treats as Wilson will join forces with Richard Marcel (above). Richard Marcel will be teaching a special intermediate/advanced class. DJ Lubi spins the disks.
Wilson (left) is on a meteoric rise, on the cusp of releasing his 6th and latest album "Salsa con soul" in October. Be among the first to hear a sneak preview as a new musical fusion is born - salsa twinned with soul and gospel vibes and a new line up featuring soul divas Aquilla Fearon and Naomi Phillips. Alex Wilson is the UK's top Latin piano man and bandleader. Red hot giant dance floor tunes include: Ain't Nobody, Show Me and R&B Latino.
GREENWICH MEAN PARTY TIME kicks off 7.30pm, with salsa classes for all levels.
TICKETS: £17.50/£13.50 concs BOX OFFICE: 020 8293 9741 MORE: CLICK HERE
Visit: www.greenwichdance.org.uk
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COMPETITION: WIN 2 TICKETS TO ALEX WILSON
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To enter, CLICK HERE to email us with the words Alex Wilson Competition as the subject, including your full name, address and preferably a landline, by midday 22nd September. CONGRATULATIONS TO JAN HIRST, FROM LONDON & LIVERPOOL! YOU HAVE WON TICKETS TO ALEX WILSON! Ed, 25.9.08
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TERMS & CONDITIONS: Only ONE entry per person, no staff of GDA or London Salsa Scene may enter. All entries to be received no later than midday 22nd/September/2008 at 12:00pm. The winning entry will be selected by random draw. By accepting this terms and conditions you are allowing your details to be used by London Salsa Scene exclusively.
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Alex Wilson Goes Super Nova!
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THE ALEX WILSON SALSA INFERNO IS SET ON A COLLISION COURSE WITH THE EARTH, PERFORMING AN ALL TOO RARE LONDON GIG AT THE GREENWICH DANCE AGENCY, THE BOROUGH HALL, ROYAL HILL, GREENWICH SE10 8RE ON THURSDAY, 25th SEPTEMBER.
Dance til you drop to Alex Wilson and his 12-piece Salsa Orchestra, an outfit that's simply producing some of the most danceable, irresistible and infectious stellar grooves you'll hear anywhere on the planet.
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This is a double night of rare treats as Wilson will join forces with Richard Marcel (above). Richard Marcel will be teaching a special intermediate/advanced class. DJ Lubi spins the disks.
Wilson (left) is on a meteoric rise, on the cusp of releasing his 6th and latest album "Salsa con soul" in October. Be among the first to hear a sneak preview as a new musical fusion is born - salsa twinned with soul and gospel vibes and a new line up featuring soul divas Aquilla Fearon and Naomi Phillips. Alex Wilson is the UK's top Latin piano man and bandleader. Red hot giant dance floor tunes include: Ain't Nobody, Show Me and R&B Latino.
GREENWICH MEAN PARTY TIME kicks off 7.30pm, with salsa classes for all levels.
TICKETS: £17.50/£13.50 concs BOX OFFICE: 020 8293 9741 MORE: CLICK HERE
Visit: www.greenwichdance.org.uk
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LONDON SALSA COMPETITIONS Wednesday, 7th January 2009
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Competition: Win Salsa Music CDs!!
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Win Salsa Music CDs by entering our prize draw, email editor@londonsalsascene.co.uk with the words "I want salsa music CDs" as the heading to reach us no later than midday 15th January 2009. Sorry for the delay... we will be announcing winners with March Competition winners. Ed.
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COMPETITION TERMS & CONDITIONS: Only ONE entry per person, no staff of London Salsa Scene or any of our partners may enter. All entries to be received no later than midday 15th January 2009. The winning entry will be selected by random draw. By accepting this terms and conditions you are allowing your details to be used by London Salsa Scene exclusively.
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LONDON SALSA SCENE REVIEW TOP GEAR FOR THE DANCE FLOOR Friday 6th February 2009
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Lose Pounds and Start to Fancy Yourself in Suzi Q's Track Suit
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A girl knows when she looks good. You meet up with your mates, they clap eyes on you and don't bother to say hello. Instead, they give you the once over and say: "Have you lost weight?"
This was the reaction I got - and not just once either - while out road testing Suzi Q's new high performance track suit. You know these babies are doing the business when you start fancying yourself and your girlfriends check you out along with the blokes.
Initially, I was a bit sniffy about the idea of wearing a track suit on the dance floor. I had a mental picture of a shapeless, fleecy number in powder blue with baggy knees and a saggy bottom.
That is, until I tried it on. The main thing is this looks and feels darned sexy. Pants and jacket cling in all the right places, creating a great dancer's silhouette, highlighting the line of the body and fluidity of movement.
Both jacket and pants are made from separate panels of material, giving a structured look, while inserts in different colours give character and visual interest. For the pants, think more lightweight, stretchy jeans than stretched out leggings. Whatever size your bum, these are designed to flatter. The jacket zips all the way up, has useful pockets and a soft, shiny look, contrasting with the matt look of the pants. The nylon-spandex mix is soft and slinky to the touch.
This is a smart track suit, designed to keep you cool and eliminate nasty niffs, reassuring for us active dancers. It's suitable for boys too (check out Moe Flex and Mauricio Reyes) On the floor, it's comfortable and easy to wear, and I keep the jacket on as it keeps me just warm enough. A nice touch is Suzi Q will personalise your jacket with your website or dance group. Great value, very wearable. Lee Knights, Editor
Buy from: www.suziquk.com Price: £79.99 Tel: 0121-788-1111 Fax: 0121-788-1111
Email: info@suziquk.com
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LONDON SALSA EXCLUSIVE HOLIDAY OFFER - Monday, 8th September 2008
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Save £50 Off Barcelona Salsa Break
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TO CELEBRATE THE LAUNCH OF THEIR FIRST SALSA CITY BREAK TO BARCELONA, Culture Scene is offering our subscribers an exclusive £50.00 discount if you book before 5th November 2008.
Get away from the long dark British winter on one 4-night break from Wednesday 12th November -Sunday 16th November. This includes tuition at the Salsa Buena Vista Centre.
There is plenty of time for sight seeing and in the evening, enjoy the city's vibrant nightlife and best salsa clubs. The four day break includes half board accommodation, all dance instruction and more.
Check out your instructors at:
www.salsabuenavista.com
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LONDON SALSA COMPETITION/TICKET OFFER - Monday, 22 September 2008
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Flamenco Flamen'ka - Save £20 with our Special Discounted Ticket Offer
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Tomorrow(Saturday, 15th November) is Your Last Chance to catch Flamenco Flamen'ka at the Lyric Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue, London W1.
Strictly Come Dancing's Craig Revel Horwood directs a company of the world's most authentic and inspirational Flamenco and Latin dancers.
Forget the daft plot and some dodgy vocals, this fusion of the traditional with the cutting edgeis all about the dancing. The female dancer shines as the personification of the intense flaming animal passion of flamenco.
Dangerous, dark, blood red with passion, as intense as nature intended. Ed, London Salsa Scene.
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SAVE £20 ON TOP PRICE SEATS! TO FLAMENCO FLAMEN'KA
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WE HAVE A £20 DISCOUNT ON TOP PRICE SEATS TO FLAMENCO FLAMEN'KA (reduced to £30.50 from £50.50). TO BOOK: Call the box office on 0870 040 0081 and quote "London Salsa Offer" to claim your discount. Visit: www.flamencoflamenka.com
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LONDON SALSA BREAKING MUSIC NEWS - MONDAY 13th OCTOBER 2008
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Salsa con Soul Album Launch Parties
Leeds London's Jazz Cafe
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Alex Wilson - have piano, will cross musical genres....
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Somewhere between London and Havana, volcanic activity has triggered the emergence of a new tropical island – Salsa con Soul.
Alex Wilson and his 12 piece Salsa Orchestra set off the eruption at launch parties for this hot Brit Crew's latest album parties Leeds, London and Birmingham.
Salsa con Soul is the latest destination for Alex Wilson on his circumnavigation of world rhythms and beats. Inglaterra, Wilson's 5th album, was his first to feature the fire water of Salsa Dura neat, with tracks like Show Me and a salsafied version of Chaka Khan's Ain't Nobody appearing on 10 compilations and burning up dance floors in salsa clubs across the UK. Again, Wilson's own R&B Latino - title track from the eponymous album - created a cocktail of Cuban rhythms and R&B that blows away all the cobwebs on the dance floor.
Now, the voyage continues to a new destination with Wilson's 6th album. The UK's top Latin/jazz pianist and band leaders of one of Britain's most popular salsa crews introduces a new flava and groove - Salsa con Soul con Gospel plus a new line featuring soul divas Aquilla Fearon and Naomi Phillips plus Elpidio Caicedo.
Boldly going where no one has gone musically before, this UK band is consistently managing to turn out some of the most authentic and tastiest salsa grooves you'll hear anywhere in the world. With Salsa con Soul, Alex Wilson comes full circle, returning to his soul
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roots. From highlights we've heard, expect an earthy, romantic, uplifting album that's going to inspire and challenge dancers. More: www.alexwilson.net
Lee Knights, Editor, London Salsa Scene, 13th October 2008
LONDON SALSA SCENE RECOMMENDS ALEX WILSON's NORTHERN AND SOUTHERN SALSA CON SOUL ALBUM LAUNCH:
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Sunday 19th October 2008
The UK's no.1 salsa pianist and bandleader Alex Wilson brings his contemporary 12 piece Latin dance band to Leeds for the first time to launch his brand new CD "Salsa Con Soul" (released 20th October). Alex Wilson & The Salsa Con Soul Orchestra at Stylus, 8.00pm, £14.50 (includes booking fee of £0.50 per ticket) For further information, see www.myspace.com/alexwilsonpiano www.leedstickets.com for more
Friday 21st November 2008
OFFICIAL ALBUM LAUNCH FOR ALEX'S WILSON'S SALSA CON SOUL ALBUM at the Jazz Cafe, 5 Parkway, London NW1 7PG. Wilson spices up his edgy London meets Latin sound with Soul grooves and melting Gospel vocals. Tickets: £17.50, in advance/£22 on the door. Tel: 0870 060 3777 CLICK HERE TO BOOK or visit: www.alexwilson.net for more
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