Concilio
presents:

2005 Penn's Landing Hispanic Fiesta

Saturday Schedule
Sunday Schedule
Kidz Korner
Strollin' Entertainment

 


Schedule
(free admission)  

Saturday, July 9th, 2005

12:00 - 12:40

Muevete Dancers
modern salsa dance troupe

& dance workshop

   
12:40 - 1:20 Naylamp (stilt-walking) Puppets' Theatre
Taino ceremonial presentation
     
   
1:40 - 2:20
  Mariachi Solido de Mexico
folkloric Mexican music
 

This group of mariachi is made up of five members totally dedicated to promoting the popular  Mexican "ranchera" music.

  Promotional AUDIO:
Nos Estorbo La Ropa.MP3.
   
   
2:40 - 3:20
  Yerbabuena
Bomba & Plena Ensemble
 

"...they make gorgeous music that incorporates past and present. yerbabuena taps right into the core of who we are....After a yerbabuena session, you'll be uplifted, tired and happy..." Yerbabuena..biz

  Promotional AUDIO:
Soy Como El Coqui.MP3.
Casa de Chema :   (LOW.MP33)        (MED.MP3)       (HI.MP3)
   
 

 

3:50 - 4:30  
  Xande Cruz & Batukis
Brazilian percussion and dance band
 
 

“An exciting eclectic Brazilian ensemble that fuses traditional Brazilian rhythms with modern soul popping energy that gets the crowd chanting to the sounds of Brazil. The band’s leader Xande Cruz is an amazingly talented all-around musician who brings into Batukis his impeccable Brazilian musicality..”  Rubi Pacheco-Rivera, Organizer (Penn’s Landing Puerto Rican Fiesta, El Concilio)

 
  Promotional AUDIO:
Cidades.MP3.
 
     
   
5:00 - 5:40 Domenic M.Domenic M.Domenic M.
  Domenic M.
Bachata, Merengue & Ballad

"Domenic Marte is the hottest newcomer to the field of Latin Music. His latest single "VEN TU" has broke into the Top 40 on the Latin Charts and is quickly making its way to the top. Yahoo.com

  Promotional Clips
Ven Tu (full).MOV    Muero Por Su Amor.MP3    Muero, Ella Se Llevo Mi Vida.MP3    Que Soledad.MP3        Senora.MP3    Ven Tu (music video)
   
   
6:10 - 6:30 Muevete Dancers
modern salsa dance troupe
   
   
7:00 - 7:50 Lebron Brothers
  Lebron Brothers Orchestra
Salsa, bugalu, guaguanco
 

"Purveyors of pure salsa! The LeBron Brothers are arguably one of the greatest bands of Latin music: guaguanco, bugalu, Latin soul, but especially salsa. The brothers include José, Angel, Francisco and Pablo. " Musicofuertorico.com

  Promotional Clips
Apurate.ASX    Fe.ASX    Nona.ASX    Solita.ASX
   
7:50 - 8:00 WRAP UP

 

Sunday, July 10th, 2005

   
12:00 - 12:20 Grupo Fuego
modern salsa dance troupe

& dance workshop
   
   
12:20 - 12:50 Casa de Venezuela Ensemble
family show
   
   
1:00 - 1:30 Festival of Flags
by the Dominican Community Cultural Center
   
   
2:00 - 2:40
  Alô-Brazil Ensemble
Brazilian percussion, song, and dance
 

“The group Alo Brazil performs lively, African-influenced styles of authentic Brazilian music.  These styles, which often include guitar and cavaquinho to accompany the voices and drums are: Batucada and Samba Enredo from carnival in Rio de Janeiro. The sounds are exotic and powerful; the effect… hypnotic and infectious." alobrasil.net

Promotional Clips:
O Ronco da Cuica.mp3
   
     
3:00 - 3:40  
  K-Company
Modern Latino Dance Troupe
 
 

"K Company and Jr. K Company of Kips Bay Boys and Girls Club, both sing and dance and are well known for their Caribbean, Afro-Caribbean and Latin jazz specialties."  Bronx Times

 
     
   
4:10 - 5:00
  Pablo Perez Project
Salsa Music Big Band

"Led by Pablo an explosive percussionist, composer, and on the latest recording Executive Producer, the band lights up the dance floor with its peppy, straight-up Puerto Rican/Afro Cuban influenced rhythms that make you want to dance all night!!" David Wasserman

  Promotional Clips:
No Me Atormentes.RAM      Quiero.RAM      Represento.RAM
   
     
5:30 - 6:10  
  Amarfis y su Banda de Atakke
Popular Dominican Dance Music
(60 sec. video clip.WM) 10meg
 

"Amarfis manages to renew merengue into a livelier, contagious and fiery rhythm that makes even the greatest of mortal to swing."
"Amarfis logra convertir el merengue en ritmo más alegre, contagioso y candente logrando poner a bailar al más grande de los mortales."
Labandadeatakke.com

 
  Promotional Clips:
El Borrachon.ASX     El Liqueo.ASX    Le Meto Mano.ASX    Mientes.ASX     Si Supiera.ASX      Tiene Cache.ASX
 
     
   
6:20 - 6:40 Grupo Fuego
modern salsa dance troupe

& dance workshop
   
     
7:00 - 7:50  
  Son de Cali
Salsa Band
 
 

"Son De Cali, is regarded as one of the most promising and dynamic music groups on the music scene. Consisting of ex-Grupo Niche singers Javier Vazques and Willie Garcia.  Son De Cali delivers an explosive mix of tropical music rooted in traditional Colombian sounds.

 
  Promotional Clips:
Ta' Loca.WMA     Son de Cali.WMA    Tan Buena.WMA    Y Entonces.WMA
 
     
7:50 - 8:00 WRAP UP



 

Kidz Korner
   
Saturday, July 9, 2005 Sunday, July 10, 2005

12:00 - 6:00

Face Painting &  fun with the
Philadelphia 76ers
 

12:00 - 6:00

Face Painting &  fun with the
Philadelphia 76ers
2:00 - 3:00
Muevete Dancers
salsa dance workshop
 
1:00 - 2:00
Brazilian Drumming Workshop with Batukis
3:00 - 4:00
Nylamp Theatre
stilt-walking workshop
 
2:00 - 3:00
Ensamble Casa de Venezuela
4:00 - 5:00
Nuevo Fuego
Aztec dance presentation
3:00 - 4:00
Grupo Fuego
salsa dance workshop
 
4:00 - 5:00

Ollin Yoliztli Calmecac Aztec Dance Presentation
   

 

Strollin' Live Entertainment

Saturday, July 9, 2005

3:00 - 4:00 & 5:00 - 6:00

Trio Bayama

Sunday, July 10, 2005

2:30-3:30  & 4:00-5:00 Trio Internacional


 

* This event is made possible by the generous contributions of these fine sponsors:
 

       
       
Official Airline of the 2005 Puerto Rican Festival      
Hispanis American Riders Association (HARA)
       
Latino Partnership - Philadelphia Prevention Partnership
    Official Newspaper of the 2005 Puerto Rican Festival  Official Network of the 2005 Puerto Rican Festival 

                                            
While all performers have been confirmed unexpected circumstances may cause scheduling modifications without prior notice.