Feels like yesterday that I was walking through the streets of Tokyo, Japan. I've been to many countries and Japan remains to be my favorite. I'm across the world and I still go out of my way to explore their amazingly beautiful culture.
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Yoko, La Japonesa Salsera |
On November 4th, I went to Las Chicas Locas to meet with Yoko, a Japanese Salsera, and I have to say it was a great pleasure. Having someone that originated from the Japanese culture interested in my Spanish culture made me feel a great connection. She started when she was 15 years old, fronting a local band in Osaka, Japan. Eventually she got involved with Jazz music and this lead her to join a Salsa band. She has an album out with many musical pieces.
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Frankie Martinez |
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Their first performance, "Children of a Groove", was a story based on where they grew up. "Born from rhythm and bred towards melody, we are not its slaves but its offspring." - The Abakua Afro-Latin Dance Company
Their second performance, "The Life and Death Of Suzy Q", was a story based on the wonder of evolution, life’s way of adapting to the ever-changing world around us. Suzy Q is a young lady that has become an old memory. Everything around us has changed, the world has changed swiftly, but when we look closely, it has been tremendous. They took this dance as an opportunity to show and celebrate how they have evolved.
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