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Panteón Rococó

Transmetal

Molotov

Novalima

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Marlon Fernandez

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hen asked, I jumped at the chance to interview one of my favorite people, Doctor Shenka, frontman of Mexican ska rockers, Panteón Rococó. He candidly shared how it feels to turn 18 years

old (as a band), and why Ni Carne Ni Pescado doesn’t sound like any other Panteón album.

KM: In Panteón’s new album, Ni Carne Ni Pescado, why the change in style from ska to the more electronic? What has been the response from fans? Dr. Shenka: For an artist, there is always the need to transform and evolve. For Panteón Rococó it’s no different, we wanted to make an album that would be a little riskier than the previous ones, and offer people a range of styles and genres that we haven’t done at all before. We did this throughout the album even to include the other artists we collaborated with (who typically have nothing to do with our musical style) like De Jot Dog, DLD, Kinky and The Clan. Many people who work with us thought it was a risky proposition, but the response from fans has been incredible.

KM: Whose idea was it to include a cover of the Specials and why choose “Gangsters” in particular?Dr: The selection process to decide what covers to include was very long since there are thousands of songs in both rock and non-rock genres that we like. “Gangsters”, much like the song, “One Step Beyond”, are fixtures within the ska movement and all around the world. Additionally, The

Specials are a band that we admire, and whose music has greatly influenced us.

KM: How did the collaborations with DLD and Kinky come about?Dr: Our decision to collaborate with Kinky and DLD has been emerging for some time now. We found that suddenly 18 years have passed and we are a ska band walking alone in this part of the journey. Throughout the years, our musical influences and tastes have changed. That’s why there’s a wealth of artists we’ve asked to collaborate with us on our albums (that sound very different from us) such as Subcomandante Marcos, Ofelia Medina, José Fors, José Manuel Aguilera, Los Fabulosos Cadillacs, and Celso Piña.

KM: It’s been over a decade since you first released “La Carencia”, do you still identify with its subject (rich vs. poor) in the same way?”Dr: That’s right it’s been over a decade since, “La Carencia” was first released in 2002. The song has become a symbol for many people around Mexico and even around the world. Sadly, it’s a song that over the years still has the same effect and meaning in both Mexico and across multiple borders. When we’re on tour and we play this song for other cultures it allows us to know and see the reality that they experience as well, when we see them identifying with the song.

KM: Panteón Rococó has been invited to play huge festivals throughout Mexico, Latin America, Europe

etc., what message do you want to leave your fans with after you play? Dr: Panteón Rococó’s goal in touring around the world is to expose the reality and environment that young Mexicans live every day. Secondly, we want to show the world that Mexican music goes beyond the traditional and goes beyond even the rock genre. We put up our Mexican flag proudly through our music and with it have had the chance to participate alongside the likes of Depeche Mode, REM, Sonic Youth, Radiohead, Faith No More, Sepultura, Kreator, Massive Attack, The Hives, Pixies, Offspring, Bad Religion and many, many more.

KM: What else do you have planned for your fans in the upcoming months/years?Dr: We plan to celebrate our 18th birthday in a special way before the year is over. As a band, we never thought we’d reach this milestone. We want to keep touring taking this album and our music everywhere until we run out of strength. Just as the infamous (and personal mentor) Flavio Cianciarulo (of Fabulosos Cadillacs) says, “I want to live playing ska, which means I’ll keep climbing on stage until the day I die.”

You can catch Panteón Rococó (before anyone dies) Saturday, August 10th at the Fillmore in Silver Spring along with Mexican surf rockers Lost Acapulco. Don’t miss this high-energy show! To purchase tickets visit: www.ticketmaster.com. █

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By: Ellen Flores

atin America is a vast and ample soundscape that is an endless source of inspiration, fusion and novelty. This month, Peruvian natives Novalima and their ever evolving sound will bring us a taste

of global fusion with an amazing Peruvian flair right here in Washington DC. Kesta Happening caught up with the group and asked them a few questions about their sound and upcoming visit to the DMV. Here’s what the band wants you to know.

KH: Tell us about your new album Karimba Diabolic.NL: It’s a remixed version of our previous album KARIMBA. For this album we asked a few producers and DJ’s that we like to reinterpret our songs. The choice of remixers also reflects Novalima’s global appeal in the Latin diaspora worldwide. The UK is represented with well-known West London producer Seiji’s, Brazilian supergroup Da Lata and Xakosa. We also have a few US based producers from around the country. California is heavily represented with remixes from KCRW / AfroFunke DJ, Los Angeles mainstay Jeremy Sole, Acid Jazz legend DJ Smash,

Bay Area veteran band Afrolicious, LA/NYC DJ Sabo, Thievery Corporation’s Rob Garza, NYC DJ producer and Wonderwheel label head Nickodemus and few other great producers. As an added bonus, the album contains one brand new, unreleased Novalima track – “Payande”.

KH: Tell us a little about your history. How did it all start? What’s the story behind the name?NL: NOVALIMA started when 4 musicians that had played together in a lot of bands in Lima, decided to move abroad and keep on doing music. With the possibility to record and produce music digitally collaborating, each of us decided to build up a home studio and start experimenting. We were influenced by the music we listened to in the cities we were living in - Barcelona, Hong Kong, London & Lima. We started mixing music from different parts of the world with electronic beats and sounds. As part of this experimenting we included in the beginning some Afro-Peruvian percussions and chants and loved the result. This is the beginning of the Novalima sound.

When we had a few tracks together we started searching for a name to release this material. On a trip to Brazil, one of the producers saw a sign on the highway that said Nova Lima (the name of a city) and thought this could be a great name as it represented what we were looking for, the new sounds from Lima. So we decided to name it Novalima in one word.

KH: With such a global sound, is there any way you can define your style and sound? NL: Our sound and style has been evolving since the project’s creation in 2000. We’ve always explored new sounds and rhythms with no fixed formula or style actually. All of our albums reflect Novalima’s continuous search for new blends within related genres that turn out in organically sound tracks. From Afro-Peruvian percussions grooves and rhythms along with global beats, we always try to take our roots all the way to the edge while balancing new and old sounds.

KH: Your music is vast and appealing to a varied audience. We can only imagine that the crowds at the shows

are just as diverse. Which are your favorite songs to play live and why? NL: We really like the live mix we do of Machete and Mayoral with a cajón solo section by Cotito and Marcos. Usually everyone in the crowd is jumping and dancing so it’s a very intense moment of the live show. We also like Festejo, which we play usually last, and invite people from the crowd to come up to the stage to dance so it gets really crazy!

KH: So would it be safe to say that your stop in DC is going to be one to remember?NL: Yes! Our live show is very energetic. It ends up in a big dancing party. We are 7 musicians on stage so the sound is very powerful.

You heard it here first, get your dancing shoes and check your drama at the door because Novalima is on a mission to create a musical fusion memory that will leave you wanting more. Catch their show on August 2 at U Street Music Hall, you won’t want to miss it! To learn more about Novalima check: facebook.com/novalimaofficial

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LIKE A COILED SNAKE READY TO STRIKE, I RAISE MY DEVIL HORNS AND BARE MY FANGS WHILE POURING ANOTHER GLASS OF LIQUOR. THE NIGHT ISN’T PARTICULARLY LATER THAN USUAL, BUT AS MOST KIDS DO, I HAVE TO WORK TOMORROW. Which really just means I’ll ease into a full work day equipped with my allowed earbud in one ear while I listen to some classic metal. Maybe a little Motorhead will start the mood. Bass lines. Ace of spades. My head is bobbing and every so often my eyes shut to imagine the sheer carnage of talent being poured into these instruments. Yes. Now I’m in the mood, it’s time for “Transmetal”.

Transmetal. A Mexican death/thrash metal band hailing from Michoacan. Yes, you heard right, Mexican Death

Metal. Truer metal gods have never stood before in the land south of the Rio Grande. Transmetal, who launched their career in 1986 as a cover band interpreting songs by artists such as Celtic Frost, Scorpions, Black Sabbath, and Accept, have since become a phenomenon all of their own. Some credits include representing Mexico at the legendary “Monstrous de metal” gathering in Spain. With more than 20 studio albums released in their lengthy career, including the most recent 2011 album “Decadencia en la Moderninad (Decadence in Modernity), the bands maturity and innovation continues despite the fact they have been together over 25 years.

Traditionally we pay homage to this band, that will be arriving at our shores September 12th, with a sacrifice of the night out during the workweek. I mean, as a full-time adult with metal proclivities, it’s the least we can

do for a band that will soon be here to pave the general din of our everyday lives with a night of headbanging and blood boiling.

The serenade of growls and palm-muting power chords found in Transmetal’s music give me a rhythm to bob my head to. With songs like “Muerto en la cruz”, “Rostro Maligno, “El Infierno de Dante”, and “Mexico Barbaro” (featuring vocals by George “Corpsegrinder” Fisher, Cannibal Corpse’ vocalist) I begin to type at the same rhythm as the palm muting. Its instinct. Pure metal instinct. If you’ve been to a metal show, you know the scene. People order drinks endlessly, the ladies wear slightly tattered fishnets, and leather jackets are everywhere. Overall, the crowd will mingle in pockets, like tufts of grass in a prairie….a brutal prairie, dotted with brush fires of new connections. “Where’d you get your shirt?/You were at that show?/You ever see these guys before?”. Though there is one thing to consider here, a survey of the crowd will award you with the undeniable truth of...the “metaleros” (Latino metalheads). This is a distinction that requires an introduction all on its own. Now it’s not to say that a Latino metal show is only for Latinos, not at all, it is merely the backdrop that is provided here.

As sure as the sun rises each morning, Latinos have revolution pumping through their veins. Pancho Villa, Zumbi, Che Guevara, Simon Bolivar....etc. Latinos live our days through our communities and blood. Blood to some of us, will be our mother’s touch, our father’s guiding graces....but when we’re left bare against the speakers, the intoxicating rhythm will move through our soul like an elixir. It’s not entirely uncommon you will swing your head hard enough that you’ll become off balanced (I know, I’ve done it) so you lean on your neighbor, your brother or sister in arms to keep the war chant going. Sometimes, someone will fall and you stop to rush over (and risk being stepped on) to lift a fallen comrade. We are a family and petty grievances over our “metal-merits” are set aside.

If you’re at a metal show and don’t feel the guitar riffs form a part of your bloodstream, then you’re not close enough to the speakers. On September 12th, the Metaleros will be united under one banner, different borders, same passion, all gathered for Transmetal’s show at Mexico Lindo in Hyattsville, MD. Horns up, heads down - let’s get ready for Transmetal. Tickets on sale at: www.tickeri.com

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ony Vega has been entertaining fans of salsa music for over two decades. Born in 1957 in Salinas, Puerto Rico to a family of musicians, Vega was immersed in music making at a young age. He learned how to play the conga

and the bongos from his own relatives. At only ten years old, Vega was already playing the conga in a band called La Preferida. Soon after, Vega and his family moved to New York City where he continued his education and played in local acts during his free time. When he was 13, Vega was a member of a teenage Latin rock band called City Trash. However, Vega felt his preferred genre of music was salsa. He cites his influences as El Gran Combo, Ismael ‘Maelo’ Rivera, Rafael Cortijo, and Rafael Itheir.

After graduating from high school in 1978, Vega auditioned for a band called La Selecta, a group founded by another salsa musician named Raphy Leavitt. Leavitt was so impressed by Vega’s musical skills that he immediately invited him to join La Selecta. With Vega as a new band member, La Selecta recorded ‘Sheila Taina,’ ‘Cosquillita,’

and ‘El Picaflor.’ All three of these songs became instant hits.

While performing with La Selecta in 1980, Vega was noticed by another salsa musician named Willie Rosario, also known as Mr. Afinque. Rosario who was influenced to play the timbales after watching Tito Puente perform at the Palladium Ballroom in New York City, asked Vega to join his group, which Vega accepted. Vega successfully created salsa beats with Rosario and also with Gilberto Santa Rosa, better known as the Gentleman of Salsa, from 1980 to 1986.

After parting ways with Willie Rosario, Vega went on to be a member of the Louie Ramirez band, but then decided to move back to Puerto Rico. He got in touch with his close friend, Giovanni Hidalgo, a salsa percussionist who would later go on to teach music at the Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts. Hidalgo introduced Vega to Eddie Palmieri, another emerging salsa legend. Palmieri gave Vega a song to record and Vega was finished recording within one day, which captivated Palmieri. Together, Palmieri and Vega created a song called ‘La Verdad,’ a song that would later earn the duo

a Grammy. Palmieri and Vega embarked on a European tour, which expanded Vega’s music to the other side of the world.

By 1988, Vega was recording solo and released his first album ‘Yo Me Quedo.’ In 1990, Vega released his second album titled ‘Lo Mio Es Amor,’ which included the songs ‘Ella,’ and ‘Love is Forever.’ ‘Lo Mio Es Amor’ went on to be a gold album. A year later, Vega was given the Platinum Record Award and he was invited to play at Madison Square Garden alongside Tito Puente. Six years later, Vega would perform with Marc Anthony in the opening ceremonies of the World Championships in Puerto Rico.

Though Vega has certainly earned prestige in salsa music, he no longer tours as extensively as before. In July 2013, he performed at Summerfest in Milwaukee, the world’s largest music festival. Here in DC we’re lucky enough to catch Tony Vega live on Friday, August 2nd, 2013 at the Palace in Woodbridge, VA. Find tickets on www.tickeri.com

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ven if you’ve never heard the name Marlon Fernandez before, you can be sure that once you hear the power of his voice you’ll never forget it. Cuban born salsa singer Marlon was born in La Lisa, Cuba and like a good Cuban

was musically inclined from childhood. Before he was even 15 he had formed a five-piece band and embarked on what would be the first adventure of his musical career. In 2001, a serious accident threatened the use of his right leg and he moved to the Canary Islands in Spain for treatment and rehabilitation. This setback didn’t break down Marlon’s will and he continued to perform in the islands and in a leap of faith took part in a talent competition called El Concurso De La Juventud. He won and went on to complete a performance tour where he showcased his talents at various clubs and restaurants in Spain. After two years of hard work and perseverance both from his physical injures and in his career, Marlon moved to Miami. Shortly after he formed a band called La Quimica and started performing regularly at various popular spots around the city, including Mango’s where he developed a loyal following. Marlon came to Miami as many of us do, with a dream and a will, he has

stated that during his first year in Miami he worked various jobs and was not afraid of hard work.

This work ethic led him to audition for the Puerto Rican singing talent show Objetivo Fama in 2005. The show, which operates under the same premise as American idol, offered the winner a record deal with Univision. For four months Marlon demonstrated his innate talent and astounded both judges and public with his immense voice as he interpreted various famous salsa songs throughout the show. Yet in these shows where the voters determine the fate of the contestants talent alone will not suffice, luckily Marlon won over the public and his fellow contestants with his personality. He stood out due to his humility and positive attitude. It was this combination that got him over a million votes on the final night of the competition. He received a standing ovation on almost every song he interpreted.

Marlon finally saw his dream come true in 2006, when he released his debut album under Univision records, Mi Sueño. It immediately rose to number #7 on the billboard’s Latin Tropical chart. If you haven’t heard Marlon

yet, let his number one single from his debut album be your introduction. The single is a duet with La India, a cover of Willie Colon’s and Celia Cruz’s hit “Usted Abuso.” Marlon’s voice is sure to send chills down your spine.

In 2007, Marlon was nominated for a Billboard Latin Music Award for best tropical album, as well as, two Lo Nuestro awards. In 2008, Marlon tipped his hats to one of the greats and released a tribute album to Juan Luis Guerra. His last production is the album Estoy De Pie the hit single “Hagasmolo Aunque Duela” is one of those romantic salsas that you wanna sing at the top of your lungs. Two other songs you need to lend your ear to are, “Cuando Un Amor,” and “Ahora Quien.” This Cuban heartthrob has been married for ten years, but since he’s already taken he has left a collection of songs that are meant for you to dance and fall in love to. So much talent and swing are sure to turn Marlon Fernandez into much more than the winner of a talent show, he’s well on his way to becoming a salsa king. You can see Marlon Fernandez’s live show at Cuba Libre on Friday, August 30 along with Giancarlo and Orquesta La Tremenda. Get tickets at: www.tickeri.com █

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In a move echoing the Rolling Stones release of Their Satanic Majesties Request in response to the Beatles’ epic Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, Molotov’s 1997 debut ¿Dónde Jugarán las Niñas? formed the raunchy flip side to Mana’s earnest, legendary ¿Dónde Jugarán los Niños? The album was banned in stores refusing to sell it for the vulgar cover (a schoolgirl with panties half down) and lyrics (not to mention the now infamous track #9, “Puto”, a protest song speaking out against corrupt Mexican Officials).

Thus, Molotov brazenly positioned themselves as the abrasive, mischievous foils to Mana’s commercial, sincere pop act. Embodying aggrieved dissatisfaction with Mexican governmental corruption and its effect on the people, Molotov released their rage through a vulgar, mocking assault on the middle class values the band viewed as hypocritical.

Molotov is at their best, as on “Voto Latino” from ¿Dónde Jugarán las Niñas?, when their satire expands into solidarity-- On “Voto Latino” El Gringo Loco raps “Aquí en la banda soy yo el Americano/ Los tres Mexicanos me tratan como un hermano…” Although, the music video for “Voto Latino” is unfortunate: the Reservoir Dogs influenced video is meant to reflect cartel violence but descends into chaotic absurdity instead of righteous anger. “Gimme Tha Power’s” inventive, allegorical music video provides a more authentic view of Latin American political rage and desperation.

In 1998 Molomix was released-- a remix album re-editing the hits (“Puto”, “Cerdo”, “Voto Latino”,

“Gimme Tha Power”) and throwing in a cover of Queen’s Bohemian Rhapsody (“Rap, Soda, y Bohemia”) from the critically and commercially successful ¿Dónde Jugarán las Niñas?

1999 saw Molotov release their first US distributed album: Apocalypshit. Produced by Mario Caldato Jr.-- production credits for the Beastie Boys, Beck, Seu Jorge among others-- Apocalypshit continued in the raucous, satiric vein of ¿Dónde Jugarán las Niñas? with aggressive, profane hits such as “Rastaman-Dita” and “Parasito”.

Molotov’s third LP, Dance and Dense Denso was released four years later in 2003. It featured the incendiary track “Frijolero” which teases US-Mexico border tensions in an expletive laden exchange invoking Sly and the Family Stone’s “Don’t Call Me Nigger, Whitey”. The video’s animated style distances the emotional context of border issues in favor of familiar political snark. It’s one of the instances where Molotov’s aggressive harshness overwhelms the group’s humanity.

The sarcastically titled Con Todo Respeto was released the next year in 2004 with an unlimited edition coming out in 2005. Con Todo Respeto featured Molotov covering an assortment of acts, most of which seemed to be influences on the band themselves-- “Chavas” was a cover of the Beastie Boys’ “Girls”, “Marciano” was a Misfits’ “I Turned into a Martian” cover, “La Revo” was the band’s take on Gill Scott Heron’s classic “The


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the group another Latin Grammy for Best Rock Album in 2012. Desde Rusia con Amor gathers Molotov’s biggest hits across their five studio

albums into a live comp. It’s an especially appropriate listen if one is trying to get a sense of their live show before catching the band at the Fillmore in Silver Spring.

With five studio LP’s, a live album, and a 15+ year career in the music industry, Molotov have survived where many others have tried and failed. Perhaps surprisingly for a band refusing

Revolution Will Not Be Televised”, and “Amateur” saw Molotov take on Falco’s wild “Rock Me Amadeus”.

The band released their fifth album, Eternamiente (a compilation of four EPs made by each individual band member), in 2007. Eternamiente received a Latin Grammy for Best Rock Vocal Album, Duo, or Group at the 2008 Latin Grammy Awards. Molotov previously also received a Latin Grammy for Con Todo Respeto and for Dance and Dense Denso’s music video for “Frijolero”.

The band took a five year break from releasing albums until 2012 when they released their latest LP, Desde Rusia con Amor (From Russia with Love), a live album which won

to balk at convention, tradition, or stick to a commercial formula.

Molotov comes to the Fillmore Silver Spring on Monday, August 26. Doors open at 8:00 PM. Tickets are on sale now ($32.00). Go to www.fillmoresilverspring.com to purchase tickets. Don’t miss out!

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At Bayou Bakery, Coffee Bar & Eatery, Guas serves up fusions of traditional Cuban and New Orleans foods in many tasty dishes! The Black Beans and White Rice (served with a side of crisp chopped white onions and olive oil to add an extra kick of flavor) are slow-cooked to allow them to absorb the smoky flavor of the meat. This dish is similar to the red beans and rice from New Orleans, but not too spicy, as Cubans do not use a lot of spice in their cooking.

One dish definitely worth trying is the Shrimp Creole (Guas’ own version of Enchilada de Langosta) which consists of succulent jumbo shrimp in a spicy tomato sauce, served over white rice and flavored with cayenne to give it just the right amount of spice. Guas’ signature Pressed Cubano sandwich is another must try. Slow roasted pork is served up on a toasted baguette, stuffed with, Swiss cheese, zesty yellow mustard and pickles for that charismatic zing.

And for dessert? Guas wrote the book on it (no really, he is the author of ‘Dam Good Sweet: Desserts to Satisfy Your Sweet

pon stepping foot in Bayou Bakery, Coffee Bar & Eatery in Arlington, Virginia, the first thing you will notice is its homey, laid back, and welcoming Southern

atmosphere. Executive Chef and Owner David Guas, a New Orleans native with Cuban heritage, creatively and deliciously blends Cuban and Creole cuisines with traditional dishes from his hometown. The concept behind Guas’ cuisine came partly from his desire to combat homesickness. Raised by a Cuban father and a Louisianan mother, he wanted to create something that fused traditional New Orleans cuisine with Cuban dishes, both of which he grew up enjoying. Guas believes in supporting local businesses and farmers – his dishes are all made with homegrown products from local farmers markets. The restaurant also sells products from local farms. Guas does not go around promoting the fact that he uses only grass-fed beef, because he feels “that’s what everyone should be doing.”

Guas credits his Cuban heritage for having a major influence over the

cuisine. Growing up in New Orleans, David regularly experienced traditional Cuban meals with his family, meals, which included black beans and rice, ropa vieja (shredded flank steak in a tomato based sauce), tuna croquetas, picadillo, mojo (similar to a Cuban chimichurri) and various slow roasted pork dishes.

In 2012, Guas visited Cuba with his father (a story covered in the November 2012 issue of Food & Wine Magazine). The trip marked his father’s return to his homeland after 53 years and David’s first trip to Cuba. During his trip, David and his father stayed off the grid. Rather than dining at fancy restaurants (which were largely Spanish influenced), they sought out authentic Cuban food by eating at the local paladares, or the houses of people who converted their dining rooms into restaurants. “I didn’t go to Cuba to eat Spanish food, I can eat Spanish food here”, he says. The trip had a great impact on Guas and helped him realize the many parallels that exist between Cuban Creole cuisine and New Orleanian Creole and Cajun, a concept that further inspired his unique style.

Tooth, New Orleans Style’). At Bayou Bakery, the pastelito is an excellent choice! The (soothing, sticky, sinfully – something with an S) sweet pastry is filled with guava and cream cheese and has a light, flaky crust, which is sure to satisfy any sweet tooth. Guas pairs it with his Café Cubano (similar to Cuban expresso) or a Cortadito with milk.

Guas’ Cuban and New Orleanian roots have certainly made his cuisine a unique and delicious find. When reflecting back on his trip to Cuba, Guas said it was an amazing experience, his only disappointment was, ironically, the Cuban sandwich. He admits, “When you grow up eating them in Miami and New Orleans and then you go to Cuba expecting to get this unbelievably different one or extra authentic and super special, it’s a little bit of a let-down.” There you have it, go get your authentic Cubano fix at Bayou Bakery, Coffee Bar & Eatery! For location, hours, and menu visit: www.bayoubakeryva.com.

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Blanca Rivera: a Metro line in DC that would take me to the nearest beach wit no hassle!!!

Brenda Lozano: A summertime fling!

Zoila Judith Hernandez: A long week vacation at the beach

Kleema El Enerjetiko: I will throw bus partyyyz!!!!

Rocksario Garcia: An open-bar Kesta rooftop party...on a 0% humidity night

Ellen Flores: What Rocksario Garcia said, but this time have it be a Kesta Reggae Fest with Kickoman, Anexo Social and bring special guests: Millo Torres y el Tercer Planeta and CULTURA PROFETICA! That would be the perfect summer

Paola Toquica: #Getaway to #Bahamas!!! Contando los dias!

DanielMartinez: It would be a #PerfectSum-mer if there was a Latin Music Fest at the beach!!!... Sobretodo Rock en español y Reggae XD

Will Kestadc: Besides Kesta Rocks Fest July 26 and Panteon Rococo August 10? Go skydiving! #NoFear. Also to see RG3 back on the field!!! #HTTR

Ze Rafael: Summer Fest Outdoors!

Luis Larrea: Have a KESTA HAPPENING BBQ to launch KESTA Webisodes/show!!! (oh and a pool party/bikibi contest)

Alejandra Rossi: Acabo de llegar de Puerto Rico! Best summer ever

Kesta Happening’s Summer has been pretty epic so far: LAMC, Peru Rocks Fest, Carlos Vives, Daddy Yankee, Juanes, Victor Manuelle, Julio Voltio and many more unforgettable events. Whats left to make our Summer a perfect one? Moshing with Molotov and Panteon Rococo, hanging out with Don Omar at Cococabana, seeing a sold out J Alvarez concert and a non-stop dance session with Novalima and Thievery Corporation. Whats missing on your list to make this a perfect summer?

Here are some of the answer of our facebook friends:



1. Flag Down Your Ride Dress, $109.99 – modcloth.com | 2. American Flag Cropped Tank, $10.80 – forever21.com | 3. Spurling Lakes USA Backpack, $45 – urbanoutfitters.com | 4. American Flag Diamond Graphic Tee, $14.80 – forever21.com5. Grand Central Crustacean Scarf in Lobster, $21.99 – modcloth.com | 6. Acid Wash American Flag Shorts, $27.80 – forever21.com | 7. Hilfiger Denim American Flag Tank, $67.88 – asos.com | 8. BDG Americana Denim Vest, $69 – urbanoutfitters.com

9. University Red Rope Sole Women’s Classics, $54 – toms.com | 10. Tattered Flag Scarf, $38 – freepeople.com

STYLE

Crop tops, also referred to as belly shirts, tummy tops, bralets or bustiers ( just to name a few) were first worn by belly dancers in the Middle East. Today, celebrities like Rihanna and Selena Gomez rock the modern crop top with high waisted skirts and shorts. As I prepared to write this article, I started thinking about the existence of crop tops and how it

became so popular. Like most trends, events in American pop culture contributed to the fame of the crop top, for example the movie Flashdance and the time when Madonna wore a mesh crop top in her music video “Lucky Star”. Early in the 90s I remember Kelly Kapowski from “Save by the Bell” chasing after Zack Morris in her mini tops and Julia Roberts baring her midriff in “Pretty Woman”. But one iconic crop topper that bloggers and fashion historians failed to mention is Selena,

la Reina del Tex-Mex. Doesn’t anyone remember the part in the movie where she decided to make her own crop tops? She beaded and designed her own bustiers or “bras” as her dad called it. So, next time you see a headline like “Selena Gomez Flashes Midriff in White Crop Top”, remember that Selena Quintanilla was the first Selena to rock out with her abs out. Here are my favorite crop tops for the summer.


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What are your hobbies?Painting/ sketching; playing with my pit bull, Buddha; music; working out; and cooking!

Whats your favorite quote? “People seem not to realize that their opinion of the world is also a confession of character.”

Whats you favorite DC restaurant? B Too Restaurant

Whats your favorite movie of all times? Despicable Me 2

Whats your favorite drink?Red Wine -- a nice Pinot Noir or Chianti are my favorites.

What has been your favorite event/concert in 2013 so far?I’m filling this out at a Robert Plant (former lead singer of Led Zeppelin) concert right now!

What profession/career would/could you never do?Any profession that requires dishonestly or lack of morality.

What do you always carry in your purse?Chapstick, gum, and a phone charger!

5 things you could not live withoutOther than obviousthings essential for sustaining life: My family, friends, dog, beaches, and good music :-)

Photography: DC Pro Studio

LOCAL TALENT

By: Aline Barros

ometimes all you need is a basement and a good group of friends to begin the path for success. That’s how the local Spanish rock band Lazaro got it’s start, and fast

forwarding to a few years later, they many accomplishments to be proud of.

Lazaro was formed in 2010 by Arturo Garcia, who plays the rhythm guitar, (then) lead guitar player Giancarlo Bellido, and Giovanni Delfino taking the vocals spot. Together they performed in friend’s basements, small venues, and coffee shops. The band really fell for the music bug as they began composing their first album, “Levantate.” They were all hungry for more. The ultimate dream was to play at bigger venues, it was then that bassist Oscar Amaya, and drummer Kevin Andrade joined the band followed by guitarist/pianist Pablo Salazar.

Since their first gig in 2011, Lazaro has only grown to become the best rock band they could be. In early 2012, the group changed its lead singer to Giancarlo Bellido

and invested in a diverse sound, mixing hip-hop, with salsa and rock and roll.

“What makes our band so diverse is each of us comes from different musical backgrounds. For example, Oscar grew up listening to salsa, while Kevin in his free time plays hip-hop and rock. Each of us brings our own musical influences to the table but our main influences would have to be Foo Fighters, Radiohead, Maná, and Enanitos Verdes. Lazaro’s unique sound is the result of a variety of our own individual musicality synced into one sound,” says the band.

Throughout the past year, they have performed at events, fundraisers, various restaurants, and local DMV theaters. Their most recent shows include the Latin Rock Invasion at The Howard Theatre, an opening spot for Chile’s Astro at DC9 Bar Nightclub, as well as, performing at the Peruvian Festival. “We have come a long way since we started in 2011, yet Lazaro’s goals are nowhere near met,” they added.

Through audience votes, Lazaro was announced the winner of the Kesta Rock’s Local band competition, securing a spot

to open up for Enanitos Verdes and Vilma Palma at the Fillmore this past July. The band couldn’t be more ecstatic and happy about this opportunity. “First off, we thank God for this opportunity. The feeling of winning the contest is unreal. At one point we were excited and nervous prior to the announcement of the winner. The band was promoting the contest since day one to everybody we know. With respect to other bands, I don’t think anyone else wanted to win this contest as bad as we did. Being able to share the stage with incredible talent ‘Vilma Palma’ and the legendary ‘Enanitos Verdes’ is just an indescribable feeling. We owe it all to our fans, friends, and families who helped support us to obtain the opportunity to be the opening act.”

Lazaro also shared some firsthand advice to local talents that may be starting out now, “Work hard and never stop promoting your band. You should be promoting your band 25 hours a day and 8 days a week. Make yourselves a brand and a priority. Most importantly, have faith and stick to your craft. Music always comes first,” said the group. Lazaro definitely doesn’t take

anything for granted, “Whenever we have the opportunity to perform for either five people or 500 people, we always try to put on the best performance we possibly can.”

Lazaro also has many plans for the future. They just filmed a new music video for the single “Tu” that is to be released early August, and are currently in the studio recording new music. “We are going to continue to write new music, prepare new material, and perform at venues. Music is our passion, our expression, our personality,” and enthusiastically they confirm, “We are LAZARO! Que Viva El Rock!”

If you want to know more about Lazaro, stay tuned with their latest news, shows, and music by liking, following, and listening to them via the band’s social media channels: Like us! facebook.com/lazarobandListen to us! soundcloud.com/lazaro-rockOfficial Website! www.lazaroband.com

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By: Jose Vasquez

t the age of fourteen, in the throes of her teenage angst and rebellion, Jackie Delpi had her life uprooted from her native land of Ecuador to the United States. Moving over 2,000 miles away from her relatives and

friends to Gaithersburg, Maryland, the now Director of Promotions for Univision DC, always knew success would be a part of her future; she just didn’t know the specifics, like the how or the when.

“One of my goals was to graduate from college and prepare myself to be a young professional, but that doesn’t mean I knew how I was going to do it,” she says. Jackie shares that her biggest motivation and role model growing up was her Aunt Blanquita, “she was like a mother to me and inspired me to never give up,” she adds.

Her tenacity coupled with a fearless spirit paved the way for this former McDonalds closing manager to become the driving force of Univision DC’s promotions. It all started because Jackie never lets an opportunity slip through her fingers. One day as she stood face-to-face with Oscar Rodriguez, Senior Vice President for Univision DC, she did what few would. Jackie had the gumption to pull out her business card, and orate a compelling elevator pitch—detailing her past experience as a teen model in Ecuador. She took a risk by asking Oscar to consider her for any modeling positions at Univision. Three weeks later, as promised, Oscar contacted Jackie to offer her a position as a Unichica.

Her response: “I’ll take it.” As a Unichica, Jackie worked for Univision on a freelance basis, appearing in some commercials and representing Univision at various events. But Jackie was grateful that her foot was in the door, and after cultivating relationships with those who worked at Univision, she took another bold step. A few years later, with a criminal justice degree in hand, Jackie asked if there was a position available for her, and there was.

Jackie became the executive assistant of promotions, and then moved on to be an account executive before being promoted to her current title of Director of Promotions. For a Director of Promotions no two days are alike. Jackie’s day starts at about 5am and can end as early as 6pm or as late as 3am. Some days, Jackie leaves her office to network for the company. Other times, she is helping with production, and sometimes she is developing promotions,

or creating marketing packages. No matter what the task is, Jackie says, “No job is too small.”

Whenever there is a special event, she dives head-first into her work, and even foregoes sleep. This year, she coordinated the Father’s Day Latino Festival at Six Flags America, and based on the sheer number of people who attended the event was a great success –it didn’t matter to Jackie that in order to ensure everything worked out perfectly, she stayed awake for 72 hours, working around the clock. Her tasks for the event included coordinating all artist performances, transportation for talent, stage management, paying the costs of the entertainment, and ensuring the sound system worked—to name a few. At 4am on the day before the event, Delpi was responsible for picking up the 2013 Nuestra Belleza winner, Marisela De Montecristo from the airport too.

To say her days are long is an understatement, but Jackie says it’s a part of the job, and “We truly care about our audience, [because] we are here thanks to them.”

Still with long workdays, she manages to strike a balance and find time for herself, dancing salsa sometimes on Fridays after work, and riding her motorcycle.

To learn more about Jackie Delpi, and the promotions aspect of Univision DC, check out the Promociones NoticiasDC Facebook page or “Like” her Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/JackieDelpi.www.noticiasdc.com

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By: Rosario Garcia

The Latin Alternative Music Conference (LAMC) experience is so unique for everyone it’s impossible to summarize. You had to be there. From meeting the LAMC’s co-founder Josh Norek in the elevator when we first arrived (after he commented on my Panteon

Rococo shirt- hell yeah!). To standing in the registration line with Venezuela’s La Vida Boheme on one side and Mexico’s sexy rancheros Los Master Plus on the other, to running into Natalia LaFourcade at the Starbucks line in the morning—it’s surreal.

Now in its 14th edition, the LAMC started with a bang on Wednesday 7/10 with an indie showcase at the Mercury Lounge in New York’s SoHo and came to a thundering close (almost literally as a thunderstorm watch nearly cancelled the Julieta Venegas, Carla Morrison concert) on July 13th in Central Park.

The standouts from the conference this year were the Q&A session with Ruben Blades hosted by the Latin Grammy’s, the Do-It-Yourself Panel with indie artist (by choice) Carla Morrison, and the Touring Inc. Panel with panelists from SXSW, Pachanga Music Festival, and several tour managers.

Besides the panels, people go to LAMC for the music. This year did not disappoint with indie and acoustic showcases which made me fall in love with Venezuela’s Viniloversus, Chile’s Astro, Mexico’s Carla Morrison (all over again), and Puerto Rico’s Fofe y Los Fetiches. Other highlights were performances by Catupecu Machu, La Vela Puerca, Lila Downs, and of course Julieta Venegas (who collaborated with Carla Morrison, Alex Anwandter, and Sol Pereyra on several songs). All in all LAMC 2013 was a blast, and I’ll definitely be getting my pass ready for the LAMC Quinceañera next year!

KE PASÓ

Sera-- an epic album title connoting the classical, mythic, hopeful orientation of Caracas alt-rock band La Vida Boheme. To put it succinctly, the band’s second proper studio release (they released a self-titled EP in 2007 and a full length, “Nuestra”, in 2011) is full of wonders.

Musically, Sera is dynamic and varied (Latin genre touches abound). “Cementerio Del Este” starts off the album with a post-punky cowbell and electronica vibe before segueing into the stark and mournful “Cementerio Del Sur”. “Antes Era Mejor” has an awesome, frantic, urgent quality backed by a dembow beat. “Viernes Negro” is alt rock touched by conga and timbal. “Helena” works as a beautifully victorious coda to “Viernes Negro’s” vibrant portent.

Lyrically, Sera deserves close attention for its insights and ambition. Classical themes (“Helena”, “Ariadna”, “La Bestia”) mix with anxiety about the present (“Antes Era Mejor”, “El Mito Del Progreso”) and hope for the future. Incredible.

ALBUM REVIEW

“Hoy por primera vez, veo con claridad…hoy puedo confiar un poco más en lo que siento (Today for the first time, I see clearly….today I can trust what I feel.” These lyrics to the opening song “Hoy,” start a refreshing journey into Julieta’s latest musical odyssey, Los Momentos. Her sixth studio album, Los Momentos, firmly plants Julieta into the electro-pop family. Violins and her signature accordion make a somewhat somber appearance in “Por que?” which questions why the subject doesn’t react when all signs point to abandoning ship, “El fuego te está quemando y tu insistes en no cambiar, te quieres quedar sentado cuando todo dice que moverse ya.”

The album’s first single, “Tuve Para Dar” starts off with poignant yet catchy keyboards and synthetic beats that will have you swaying back and forth singing along to the chorus, “Alegrías tuve para dar, no creas que siempre fui así,” by the first listen.

Another powerful standout track from Los Momentos is “Vuelve,” a collabora-tion with Café Tacuba’s Ruben Albarran and Chilean rapper, Anita Tijoux. Vuelve tackles the sometimes-erroneous foreign perception that Mexico’s cities are full of violence. “Come back to my city, come back here, don’t be fooled by fear,” they sing in perfect unison.

Los Momentos is just that, an album of single moments that together define a city, a life, an artist. A thoughtful collection of lyrics, melodies, and stories that round out Julieta’s history to a tee, from her angry rockera beginnings with Aqui, to her love induced Si and Limón y Sal, and back to the present day, in Los Momentos.

By: Juan Leon

By: Rosario Garcia

On Saturday, July 13th, the State Theatre was rocked by Peruvian rock-fusion masters from two separate generations. Miki Gonzalez played many of his hits from the 80’s and 90’s to a very appreciative audience that delighted in hearing Miki’s Peruvian classics live once again. His new, more powerful renditions of “Vamos a

Tocache” and “Akundun” were some of the highlights of the night, making the crowd clap along with every beat.

Enter Bareto, the Peruvian fusion masters of this generation. Bareto arrived to our area fresh from performing at the LAMC (Latin Alternative Music Conference) showcase in New York. Bareto immediately made people dance with their electric guitars riffs, full of psychedelic cumbia flavor imported from the Amazon. Also not to be missed, were the lead singer’s, Mauricio Mesones, very peculiar dance moves and shouts. “Aaachorate!” This guy is a show in his own right.

The whole Bareto band made themselves available after the show for pictures and autographs with the fans, who quickly lined up for a chance to greet them. If you walked across the street to the official Peru Rocks after-party in the patio, you may just have bumped into the band members relaxing with a few cold ones among the crowd. They were definitely deserved, after giving it their all on-stage for us once again.

By: Manu Mayor

The summer heat didn’t stop the DMV’s cumbia lovers from gathering at The Artisphere in Arlington, VA for a night full of heat, percussion and of course, cumbia with the Colombian Electro-Cumbia and Ska Miami vibe makers Locos Por Juana. The night started off to a pulsing pace with DJ Mafe of the Maracuyeah crew and local DC talent Empresarios. These guys got the crowd on their feet and ready for what was about to go down on stage. The Locos Por Juana’s show transformed the Artisphere into a Colombian and Caribbean dancehall where no one was left sitting or alone. A punch packed set list with classics and newer songs that sounded effortless earned

the audience’s warm reception and interaction with the band; a solid performance overall. Plus, lead singer Itagui’s dancing dreads and Capoeira moves made this a night of non-stop fun and dancing that got us all Locos for Juana too.

By: Ellen Flores

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Virgo: Andy Montañez says: “No se trata ahora de apuntarnos con el dedo. Ya somos adultos y sabemos lo que hacemos. El gran culpable aquífue la debilidad del cuerpo” -“Tan Bella”, Andy Montañez

Cancer: Gilberto Santa Rosa says: “Alerta corazón. No permitas que vuelva.Acaso ya olvidaste el dolor que te causo?Que no han cicatrizado las heridas que dejó” -”Advertencia” -Gilberto Santa Rosa

Gemini: Zoé says: “When your scape becomes your only friend, you just be another monkey in the high way to success. “ -”City”, Zoé

Sagitarius: Los Amos de Nuevo León says: “Vale la pena llorar y volver a apostar a ganar por el amor de una mujer ” -”Por el amor de una mujer”, Los amos

Taurus: Eva Ayllón says: “Saca lo que se pueda afuera, para que adentro nazcan cosas nuevas” -“Soy pan, soy paz, soy más!”, Eva Ayllón

Libra: Thievery Corporation says: “Sleep until the morning comes. The sun will warm your soul” -”Until the morning”, Thievery Corporation

Pisces: Panteón Rococó says: ”Siempre hay pretexto para celebrar.Siempre hay pretexto para reventar.Siempre hay pretexto para organizar.unas cervezas o la ida a algun un bar ” -”Abajo y la izquierda” -Panteón Rococó

GIVEAWAYS:Aries: J-Alvarez says “Dejalo todo atrás y piensa que el mundo se acaba.Tenemos que aprovechar… ”-“Déjalo todo atráz”, J-Alvarez

Scorpio: Puerto Rican Power says: “Aunque vivimos un amor sufrido así delante pero con mucha fe” -“Voy a ti, Voy a mi”, Puerto Rican Power

Aquarius: Leo Dan says: ”Cómo sufre un corazón cuando un amor se va. Uno piensa si es mejor olvidarse o recordar” -“Cómo sufre un conrazón”, Leo Dan

Capricorn: Jerry Rivera says “Hay quien dice que el amor, que no es verdad y que eso no existe. Que son cuentos chinos la historia de Adán y Eva, Romeo y Julieta”-“El Amor existe”, Jerry Rivera

Leo: Molotov says: “Puto!! El que no brinque, el que no salte. Puto!! El que no grite y eche desmadre.” -”Puto” - Molotov

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