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LINE-UP CHANGE\u2014SONORA TROPICANA WILL TAKE THE STAGE IN PLACE OF LA SONORA DINAMITA<\/p>\nLINE-UP CHANGE\u2014SONORA TROPICANA WILL TAKE THE STAGE IN PLACE OF LA SONORA DINAMITA<\/p>\n
Festival Latino\u2014the largest Latin event in Ohio\u2014is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a two-day, free, family-friendly event celebrating family and community. Produced by CAPA, Festival Latino 2022 will be held at Genoa Park on Saturday and Sunday, August 13 and 14, from 11 am to 8 pm daily. Festivalgoers can enjoy music, food, children\u2019s activities, art, and dance from the heart of Latin America.<\/p>\n
The previously announced performance schedule has changed. Sonora Tropicana has been added as a headliner and will play at 2:45 pm on Saturday, August 13 at the Nationwide Fiesta Stage. (Due to unforeseen circumstances, La Sonora Dinamita is not able to perform at this year\u2019s Festival Latino.)<\/p>\n
Known for Cumbia and Salsa, Sonora Tropicana hails from Colombia, where it was formed in 1989. Musically, Sonora Tropicana is identified as the best of the \u201cColombian Cumbia,\u201d as it is identified in the inner circles as the \u201cQueen of the Sonora\u2019s.\u201d Sonora Tropicana can also interpret the Salsa genre, as demonstrated by the song \u201cDejame Llorar,\u201d which occupies an important place throughout Mexico, the US, and Central America.<\/p>\n
Over a 25-year-career, Sonora Tropicana has amassed hit songs including \u201cEl Hombre Que Yo Amo,\u201d \u201cHuele A Peligro,\u201d \u201cMe Canse De Ser La Otra,\u201d \u201cCon Mi Amigo En El Ba\u00f1o,\u201d \u201cHay 40 Grados,\u201d \u201cMe Regale Contigo,\u201d \u201cLa Ex,\u201d and \u201cEl Ultimo Adios,\u201d among others.<\/p>\n
The updated performance schedule for Saturday, August 13 is below. (Sunday\u2019s original schedule is unchanged.)<\/p>\n
FIESTA STAGE, SPONSORED BY NATIONWIDE<\/strong> 11 am\u2014DJ Cale 2:45 pm\u2014 SONORA TROPICANA 4:15 pm\u2014Al Son Del Iya A Columbus-based salsa band,<\/em> Al Son Del Iya aims to provide an authentic Latin-American music experience, with sounds that will transport you to any coastal town from Peru to Panama, from Mexico to Puerto Rico.<\/p>\n 6:30 pm\u2014MILLY QUEZADA Sunday, August 14<\/strong><\/p>\n 11 am\u2014DJ Cale 1:15 pm\u2014Daglio 2:45 pm\u2014Los Borirengues del Swing 4:15 pm\u2014LUISITO AYALA Y LA PUERTO RICAN POWER 6:30 pm\u2014ELVIS MARTINEZ ACTIVITY AREAS<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022 DANCE PLAZA, SPONSORED BY PEPSI\/ROCKSTAR \u2022 CHILDREN\u2019S AREA, SPONSORED BY ABBOTT AND NATIONWIDE CHILDREN\u2019S HOSPITAL \u2022 ARTISTS\u2019 SHOWCASE, SPONSORED BY GEICO\/REDPEG \u2022 HEALTH & WELLNESS AREA, SPONSORED BY LIFELINE OF OHIO \u2022 COMMUNITY RESOURCES AREA \u2022 FOOD VENDORS \u2022 MARKETPLACE FESTIVAL LATINO 2022 All acts and scheduled performance times are subject to change without notice.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" LINE-UP CHANGE\u2014SONORA TROPICANA WILL TAKE THE STAGE IN PLACE OF LA SONORA DINAMITA Festival Latino\u2014the largest Latin event in Ohio\u2014is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a two-day, free, family-friendly event celebrating family and community. 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\nSaturday, August 13<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nDJ Cale caters to Caribbean and Latin American tastes, spinning salsa, merengue, bachata, reggaeton, Latin pop, Latin dance, house, and a touch of American Top 40 music.
\n1:15 pm\u2014 Zancudo Led by singer\/songwriter V\u00edctor Zancudo, this band’s unique take on Latin Pop captivates all audiences.<\/p>\n
\nColombia\u2014Cumbia and Salsa<\/em>
\nKnown for Cumbia and Salsa, Sonora Tropicana hails from Colombia, where it was formed in 1989. Musically, Sonora Tropicana is identified as the best of the \u201cColombian Cumbia,\u201d as it is identified in the inner circles as the \u201cQueen of the Sonora\u2019s.\u201d Sonora Tropicana can also interpret the Salsa Genre, as demonstrated by the song \u201cDejame Llorar,\u201d which occupies an important place throughout Mexico, Unites States, and Central America.<\/p>\n
\nDominican Republic\u2014Merengue<\/em>
\nWorld-renowned artist Milly Quezada, also known as \u201cThe Queen of Merengue,\u201d is the only Dominican Republic female with four Latin GRAMMY Awards and the ASCAP Latin Heritage Award. She has also been honored with numerous other international recognitions and awards for her many hits including “Lo Tengo Todo,” \u201cEntre tu Cuerpo y el M\u00edo,” \u201cPorque me Amaste, “Para darte mi Vida,” \u201cVive,” and \u201cToma mi Vida,” among many others.<\/p>\n
\nDJ Cale caters to Caribbean and Latin American tastes, spinning salsa, merengue, bachata, reggaeton, Latin pop, Latin dance, house, and a touch of American Top 40 music.<\/p>\n
\nAlberto Daglio is a Salvadoran-American singer and songwriter who stood out with his band Ultravioleta and several other solo projects. Armed with a mix of digital sounds, distorted guitars, Latin percussion, and lyrics in English and Spanish, Daglio reinvents himself in a genre described as “Electro Pop Rock in Spanish,” creating a world full of energy where adventure and rhythm have no limits.<\/p>\n
\nLos Borirengues del Swing is a group formed by three Puerto Rican musicians who have a passion for music and for making their audiences want to join them to dance and sing together. Throughout their career, they have shared the stage with Maelo Ruiz, Zacarias Ferreira, and Luis Vargas, among others.<\/p>\n
\nPuerto Rico\u2014Salsa<\/em>
\nNominated for a 2020 Latin GRAMMY Award, Luisito Ayala y La Puerto Rican Power have captivated salsa fans for more than 35 years with hits like “Qui\u00e9reme tal como soy,” “Amor de mentira,” “Noche de boda,” and “Piel con piel.\u201d<\/p>\n
\nDominican Republic\u2014Bachata<\/em>
\nDominican singer, songwriter, and guitarist Elvis Mart\u00ednez, also known as \u201cEl Camar\u00f3n,\u201d is a popular Bachata artist known for hits such as “Maestra,” “La Luz De Mis Ojos,” “Asi Te Amo,” “Yo Te Voy Amar,” “Laudano,” “Directo al Corazon,” “El Profesor,” and “Aventura,” among others.<\/p>\n
\nTake a salsa dance lesson from Carlos Rubio, \u201cThe Salsa King of Ohio.\u201d Enjoy salsa performances from the Salsamante Dance Academy. Experience the beauty and charm of traditional Mexican dances by Toledo-based dance company El Corazon de Mexico Ballet Folklorico (The Heart of Mexico).<\/p>\n
\nInteractive activities including crafts, games, screenings, and product sampling will be offered.<\/p>\n
\nOhio-based Latin artists will display and sell their visual artwork in the Artists\u2019 Showcase area.<\/p>\n
\nA variety of local health and social service organizations will offer free health screenings and bilingual information on their services.<\/p>\n
\nInformation about local education and community programs will be available.<\/p>\n
\nFestival Latino will offer a wide variety of cuisine from Latin America and beyond.<\/p>\n
\nThe Festival Latino marketplace will include jewelry, arts, crafts, and a variety of other traditional items from Latin America.
\nPlease visit www.FestivalLatino.net for updates on activities and vendors.
\nFestival Latino is presented by Honda and sponsored by Nationwide, American Electric Power Foundation, Bath and Body Works Foundation, the City of Columbus, the Columbus Crew, and Lifeline of Ohio. Additional support for Festival Latino is provided by: Abbott, ADAMH, Cricket Wireless, GEICO\/RedPeg, Installed Building Products, Quantum Health, and Pepsi\/Rockstar.<\/p>\n
\nSaturday & Sunday, August 13 & 14, 11 am \u2013 8 pm daily
\nGenoa Park (303 W. Broad St \u2013 Riverfront behind COSI)
\nCelebrate family and community with two days of children\u2019s activities, music, food, art, and dance from the heart of Latin America. Saturday headliners are Sonora Tropicana and Milly Quezada. Sunday headliners are Luisito Ayala y La Puerto Rican Power and Elvis Mart\u00ednez. www.FestivalLatino.net<\/p>\n