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Aguamiel
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Fans of Latin music will be delighted by the the sizzling, red-hot sound of this 8-piece Caribbean salsa band.
Aguamiel has proven to be magnetically attractive to salsa lovers of all ages. The musicians are veteran salsa players who are equally at home playing in both the old Cuban and contemporary styles. The band members represent a diversity of cultures in their own right while dedicated to expanding Latino cultural values through their music.
Aguamiel has performed in many different venues for crowds of all sizes, including Portland Sister City Association Cinco de Mayo Festival, Portland Parks Summer Concerts, Washington Park Summer Festival, Salem Art Festival, Lake Oswego Art Festival, Hoodstock, Portland State University Cari-Fest, Salsa en la Calle Festival, Portland Community College, Lower Community College (Longview, WA) in addition to performing in various dance club venues throughout the metro area.
Aguamiel has also performed for many private events, such as weddings and graduations, in which they have also included basic dance instruction in salsa, merengue and cha-cha-cha to expand their audiences’ confidence on the dance floor.
The band features Josué Benavides on vocals and guitar, Priscilla Benavides and Rebecca Martínez on vocals, Martin Vélez on congas, Rod Wootan on piano, Thomas Kay on bass, Francisco Marmolejo on flute and saxophone, and James Travers on drums and timbales.
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