Jowell y Randy
The International Reggaeton stars Jowell y Randy are Latin Grammy nominees, Billboard Latin Music Award nominees and one of the hottest reggaeton artists today. Jowell y Randy’s hot collaborations include several #1 hits with top reggaeton artists such as Wisin & Yandel, J-King & Maximan, Plan-B, Franco “El Gorila”, De La Ghetto, Cosculluela, and Tito el Bambino.
Some of Jowell y Randy’s most popular reggaeton hits include Loco, Goodbye, No te Veo, Mi Dama de Colombia and Guayote0 to name a few, all of which have remained some of America and Latin America’s favorite hits on the charts for several consecutive weeks without fault!
Tiempo Libre
The three-time Grammy-nominated Cuban music group Tiempo Libre is one the hottest young Latin bands today. Equally at home in concert halls, jazz clubs and dance venues, Tiempo Libre’s Miami-based members are true modern heirs to the rich tradition of the music of their native Cuba. Classically trained at Cuba’s premiere conservatories, today, the group is a hit in the U.S. and abroad, celebrated for its incendiary, joyful performances of timba, an irresistible, dance-inducing mix of high-voltage Latin jazz and the seductive rhythms of son.
Since their formation in 2001, the members of Tiempo Libre have been on a mission: to share the musical heritage in which they grew up with as wide an audience as possible, reinterpreting and reinvigorating traditional Cuban music with a youthful, modern sound and forging a new style born from the meeting of their Cuban roots and their new American experience.
Nestor Torres
If a flute could talk and sing, it would certainly be in the voice of Nestor Torres, for he speaks through his instrument. Equally fluent in Jazz, Classical and Latin idioms, his fluid versatility sets him apart. Nestor’s total command of his instrument allows him a freedom of expression that is at once captivating and liberating, powerful and genuine.
Born in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico, Nestor Torres has played music all his life. His parents (the father, a gifted musician himself, and mother, an educator and business woman) gave him a set of drums at age 5, and later took up the flute (at age twelve). He moved to NYC with his family in his teenage years and went on to study at Mannes School of Music and later at the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston. At that time he was also able to learn to improvise in a style of Cuban Dance music called ‘Charanga’, which helped to shape and develop Nestor’s melodic and danceable sound.
Mala Morticia
Immersing their Latin roots and eclectic styles into an original blend of Spanish alternative, Mala Morticia has been captivating audiences in South Florida these last six years. Band members Andres, Guillermo, and Daniel have been playing together since 2004 and have since emerged as a local live venue favorite.
Carlos Oliva y Los Sobrinos del Juez
Carlos Oliva and The Judge’s Nephews continue to spread contagious joy throughout their unique and memorable appearances all over the world with exceptional success in Latin America, Europe and specially in Brazil, where their album “Caribbean Dance” won a Gold Record Award for sales over 250,000 copies and made them appear in the most important television shows of the country and win the hearts and feet of all the audiences that watched their live performances.
Los Sobrinos del Juez is not just a back up band, they are a very special unit of nine talented musicians who love and believe in the style of music that they play
Carlos Oliva and L.S.D.J. notoriety grew as they created a new, inter-cultural sound; a fusion of Cuban music, salsa, afro beats, samba, jazz and rock. This melting pot of rhythmic seasonings soon became known as “The Miami Sound”., which for the firs time in history, gave Miami a claim to fame for its Latin Music.
Time Magazine credits Carlos as the initiator of this popular musical trend.
The group was the first to take this sound outside of Miami to Las Vegas on various occasions and their numerous hits have taken them on tour throughout Latin America and Europe.
Tony Succar
Tony Succar was born in Lima, Peru. He arrived to Miami, FL at the age of two. His life as a musician began at the age of 13. “I was privileged to have been born into a family of musicians, I couldn’t be more grateful”, he explained. Succar was inspired to begin his musical education on the piano and then moved on to percussion. Tony received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Jazz Performance from Florida International University in 2008 and his Master’s degree in 2010.
He has had the honor to share concert, festival, and nightclub stages with Arturo Sandoval, Néstor Torres, Tania Libertad, Richie Zellon, Mike Orta, Gilberto Santa Rosa, Victor Manuelle, Oscar de Leon, Tito Nieves, and Tito Rojas (among others). Tony has been influenced by many artists and composers. Growing up in Miami, a multi-cultural “Melting Pot”, has shaped him in many ways to become a versatile musician. Being exposed to so many diverse styles of music has blessed him to make the most of his talent.
Sabor Latino Band
Based in Ft. Lauderdale, Sabor Latino covers a range of great tunes from bands and Artists like La Fania All Stars, Mongo Santamaria, Poncho Sanchez, Larry Harlow, Ray Barreto, Bobby Valentin, Ismael Miranda, Hector Lavoe, Cheo Feliciano, Willie Colon, El Gran Combo, Richie Ray & Bobby Cruz all while adding their own twist.
Kynto Elemento
In 2004, Kynto Elemento was founded as a latin/urban company that did not lose focus on developing distinctive sound. By keeping focus on the music, Kynto Elemento has released a revolutionary album, “Fuera del Parke” which is certain to take the nation to an entirely new level with their new twist on rhythm and multi-cultural beats. The group Kynto Elemento is a unique and talented band which writes, produces and signs their own creative collaborations with a commitment to music that shines through on stage and is sure to capture the audience.
Their music gains its strength from the daily struggles and tribulations of life and their ability to transcend them in a positive way. Kynto Elemento has gained popularity as an underground music sensation from its grass-roots campaign, and have a great reputation for producing high quality music that all latin music lovers can enjoy.
Oriente
Oriente was formed in 1994 by Cuban-born guitarist/composer Eddy Balzola. After years of touring with a wide variety of music acts – from Reggae to Vegas show bands – his creative intensity finally grabbed the wheel and Balzola turned all of his energy toward his own project, naming it after the richly musical eastern region of Cuba. Oriente’s soulful, signature sound features guitar-driven tumbaos, ferocious Afro-Latin percussion and brass , fusing Cuban roots with Blues, Jazz and Brazilian influences. The band debuted at New Orleans’ renowned Snug Harbor Jazz Club in 1994,creating serious buzz and attracting local musicians, DJs and world class audiences excited by the hard-driving, melodic Afro-Cuban roots fusion. That organic music scene continues to influence the band’s soulful sound & style. Earlier band incarnations included great musician friends featured on violin, piano, sax and flute, but for the past several years Balzola’s arrangements have evolved toward a different sound.
Mariachi Voces de America
Salsabor Tropical
Salsabor Tropical is South Florida’s premier Dance School specializing in Latin Dance Classes, and also teaching Zumba, Belly Dance, Hustle/Disco and other popular dances. Salsabor has been teaching Adults, Teens, and Children for over 20 years!
SunDanz Dance Troupe
SunDanz, South Florida’s Premier Alumni Performing Team, is proud to be starting their 6th season and 5th year performing at Viva Broward. SunDanz performs year-round at festivals, corporate activities, fundraisers and stage shows with high-energy dances to crowd-favorite music. The dancers are College Alumni Dancers and Cheerleaders, and this year’s squad is made up of 9 Veterans and 6 Rookies for a show not to be missed!
Ms. Latina International
Ms. Latina International pageant will be at Viva Broward, introducing Ms. Latina International, Ms. Latina International United States and Ms. International World titleholders. Ms. Latina is more than a pageant, more than beauty. They are a “Way of Life” for young Latina Women. They empower women through education and motivational speaking. The ladies will be promoting their upcoming casting in Miami on November 17th, along with their preliminary pageant cruise on Royal Caribbean in January with Latin singing sensation, “Jayquan”.
Casa Salsa
Casa Salsa is the premier latin dance studio in Broward County. At each of their two locations students receive personalized, professional training in latin dance. They provide private and group dance instruction seven days a week as well as online lessons, and are committed to making latin dance a meaningful and, most of all, fun experience for all individuals!
The Ballet Folklorico Aires Panameños is an organization established in the city of Miami since 1996. This year winners of the International Folk Dance Festival “Dancing with the World”, in the city of Miami. We participate in events and TV shows inside and outside de United States such as: Premio lo Nuestro 2009, Feria Artesanal in Panama, Symphony of the Americas, American Cancer Association, ExpoNica (Feria de las Americas), PanamaFest, Panama Mayhem, Viva Broward, Despierta America, El Escandalo, Tu Mañana in Panama, community events, and much more…… We proudly promote the Panamanian folklore outside its boundaries.
Venezuela Danza y Tambor
