Saturday 02.09.08: DESCARGA! with EL TAMBOR @ Echoplex
El Tambor is directed musically by an accomplished Artist and Teacher of the sacred batá drum, Ben Elsessor. This high-energy group is one of the longest running folkloric Afro-Cuban ensemble’s in the City of Angels. The group has shared its repertoire of classic rhythms from the island for over eight years and consists of skilled Drummers, Singers and Dancers including: Bobby, Charles, Mark, Jason, Teamir, Felicia Richards, Gaby Hernandez, Erica Krumpl, Viren Moret, Erika Elizondo, Emeka Simmons and Pedro “Muneco” Aguilar.
Plus Resident DJs Sloe Poke, Mando Fever, Bobby Soul, Loslito, Azul & Mexican Dubwiser
@ Echoplex
1154 Glendale Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90027
¡Descarga! is a monthly Afro-Latin music gathering for the people. This event is an alternative to the commercial salsa nights that have dominated the LA scene for years. Resident DJs Sloe Poke, Mando, Bobby Soul, Loslito, Azul and Mexican Dubwiser spin classic salsa and cumbia; plus merengue, punta and reggaeton. With live bands gracing the stage at midnight at nearly every show, it has become the taste-making New York to L.A. soiree, running over 5 years strong.
FMI:
www.descargaclub.com
Descarga on Myspace
9pm / $10 / 21+
