Hawaii's Summer Salsa In Paradise

Summer Salsa in Paradise

Thank you for your support of Hawaii's Annual Summer Salsa in Paradise. We regret to inform you that we will not be having this fundraiser in 2010. Please continue to support Salsa events in Hawaii and around the world. With your support, we hope to continue this event in 2011.

Below is a letter from the promoters of the event, Nancy Ortiz and Albert Torres:

We would like to thank each and everyone of you for participating in this year's "9th Annual Puerto Rican Culture & Salsa Festival" - Hawaii Summer Salsa In Paradise-2009, fundraising event for the Hispanic Center of Hawaii.

To all our Local & International Entertainers, Dancers, Instructors,DJ's and our faith full salsa band "Son Caribe" we thank you very much for donating your talents each year to this event---its extremely appreciated.....We Love You!

This event would not have happened without ALL of you working in different areas to make this event successful for all of Hawaii to enjoy; I must say it was successful in that aspect; however, money wise it was not. Due to low turnout and the present economic situation, the Hispanic Center of Hawaii is in the RED, which means we are not able to give out a scholarship as we wanted this year, donate some monies to the founder of this event "Latin Lady DJ Margarita" who is battling with Cervical Cancer, or pay some of the existing outstanding bills we still have for this event.

Just to do this event alone the budget is approximately $15,000+ with the caliber of international entertainment, special insurance, fee for the park, printing of tickets/flyers, advertising, HPD & added Security, airline tickets, hotel accommodations and the list goes on. If we are unable to come up with the necessary funds to balance our books this event will not happen again.

If anyone has any suggestions or is able to donate to the cause.....please do. Any amount is helpful. Your donation is tax deductible as we are a non-profit 501c3 organization.

We thank you wholeheartedly for helping with this event in various ways.

God Bless and We Love You All,

Nancy & Albert
Hispanic Center of Hawaii
Albert Torres Productions

Click here to see slide show of June 2009 event.

Confirmed Musical Artists for 2009:
Son Caribe from Hawaii

Son Caribe is one of Hawaii's top recording artist. Quiet Storm Records CD release “Son Caribe: Salsa From Hawaii II” marked the first time ever that a Latin music recording became a Hawaii #1 Best Seller! Son Caribe also received ©GRAMMY Award consideration for 2004 Best Salsa/Merengue Album Of The Year! Son Caribe has shared the stage with every top Latin music recording artist visiting the islands: Luisito Rosario, Johnny Polanco, Tito Puente Jr, Albert Torres, Poncho Sanchez, Tito Puente, Frankie Morales, Ray De La Paz, & Celia Cruz. www.soncaribe.com

Johnny Polanco from Los Angeles

Johnny Polanco is one of the most sought-after band leaders in the U.S. He has gained the distinction for making the type of contagious Latin Music that is truly appreciated by salsa dancers worldwide. Empowered by the extensive knowledge accumulated throughout nearly 35 years of professional musicianship, the leader of L.A.'s Conjunto Amistad is an autodiatic artist who has achieved a high degree skill of 13 instruments which include the tres and cuatro guitar, trombone, vibes and many more. www.johnnypolanco.dimelorecords.com

Chino Espinoza from Los Angeles

Vocalist Mirley Espinoza, known by his fellow musicians as "Chino El Sonero," was born in the city of Alajuela, Costa Rica, on July 22, 1967. In 1990 he joined the Opa Opa International Orchestra with which he recorded his first CD for Warner Brothers in 1995. Chino then took advantage of the many offers he received to become a member of other top musical groups, including the Malibu Salsa All Stars, The L.A. Jazz All Stars, The RMM All Stars Band of the west coast and tribute to Tito Puente with the Eddy Palmieri Orchestra. Chino currently resides in Los Angeles and together with Dimelo! Records have assembled a new big band salsa orchestra named "Los Dueños Del Son". www.duenosdelson.com

PRESENTED BY
THE HISPANIC CENTER OF HAWAII & ALBERT TORRES PRODUCTIONS

Albert Torres, #1 World Salsa Promoter & Co-Sponsor of this event, hosting the grand opening of last year's event at Planet Hollywood.

About

Since it's beginning in 2001 our celebration of El Dia de San Juan, Puerto Rico fundraiser has been received with open hearts and tons of Aloha! We thank Latin Lady DJ Margarita for being the creator of this event and for believing in the needs of the Hispanic Center of Hawaii. Latin Lady DJ Margarita now resides in California and is battling with Cervical Cancer. Our prayers and love are with her as she battles with the big "C". This year she will be one of the "Honorees" at the festival.

A quote from Latin DJ Margarita:
"I loved being part of something great in Hawaii. It was born from love and for me, ended with love. My time there (Hawaii) was short but it seems like we accomplished so much. I wish you continued success for this year's event and subsequent ones"

This year we have a new name: HAWAII'S SUMMER SALSA IN PARADISE. This fundraiser supports the Hispanic Center of Hawaii, a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization. We continue this fundraiser every year in an effort to provide Hispanics in our community a place they can call upon for a variety of services, resources and referrals. Our dream is to be able to create a larger Hispanic Center that provides all services; Health, Education, Performing Arts and more. This year we hope to award a Scholarship to a Hispanic student furthing his/her education.

For more information about the Hispanic Center of Hawaii, visit our website: www.centrohispanohawaii.com.

Need a place to stay?

We recommend the Pagoda Hotel for the best deals. It is the location of Thursday Night's Kick-off party as well as walking distance to most of the other events.
Click here to see Kama'aina Special.