Hector Lavoe, Celia Cruz, Eddy Santiago, Rey Sepulveda, Tito Puente, Tito Gomez, Jesus Enriquez, Miles Pena, Many Manuel, Domingo Quinonez, Tony Vega, Hernan Oliveira, Michael Steward and Jerry Medina.
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 also performed with many orchestras formed to accompany top touring artist such as: Celia Cruz, Eddy Santiago, Rey Sepulveda, Tito Puente Jr, Tito Gomez, Jesus Enriquez, Miles Pena, Many Manuel, Domingo Quinonez, Tony Vega, Hernan Oliveira, Michael Steward and Jerry Medina. Chino has also participate in many musical festivals where he has shared the stage with such great talents as Mark Anthony, Los Panchos, Charlie Zaa, El General, El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico, Los Hermanos Rosario, Sheila E and Pet Escobedo, Poncho Sanchez, Los Munequitos De Matanza, Oscar D'Leon, and others.
In 2000, Chino was an invited artist at The Alma Awards where he performed a tribute to Carlos Santana. In 2002, he returned to the Alma Awards and participated with singers Nelly Furtado and Juanes in the recording of a music video clip.
Chino has been featured on many recordings, including: Bobby Rivas, Bolivia, Opa Opa, Mojaditicos, Pete Escobedo, Pete Escobedo, Bette Midler, Bette, Los Del Barrio, Rumba Grande, and Produced by Charlie D'Cali where he snags with Camilo Azuquita, Cali Aleman and Bebo More, among others. Furthermore, he realized a recording with the Colombian Orchestra Canizal on which he sang songs dedicated to the country of Colombia composed by Leon Venegas; these songs reflect a variety of musical styles such as cumbias, merengues, and salsas. For many years Chino was also the lead singer for the Orchestra Son Mayor.
As an actor, Chino was also in television productions including the PBS series & American Families where he acted with Edward James Olmos and Raquel Whelch. He has also done various television commercials; he appeared in the latest Dr. Pepper commercial with the Mexican singer, Thalia. Most recentley Chino Espinoza Y Los Dueños Del Son were featured in the Eddie Murphy movie "Meet Dave" playing in theaters now.
PRESENT
Chino currently resides in Los Angeles and together with Dimelo! Records have assembled a new big band salsa orchestra named "Los Dueños Del Son". The band is lead by Chino's brother Cesar Espinoza and their first recording has been produced by Hector Manuel Rivera, (of Orquesta Tabaco Y Ron fame), "Pura Vida" is the first release under this dream team authority, and is already taking the Salsa Community by storm! For more information check-out:
Thursday Nov 26th, THANKSGIVING NIGHT - The Granada will be open doors for Salsa Dancing! Plan Ahead, Call Your friends! I'll be playing todays Bachata Salsa hits & yesterdays favorites Salsa Classics, Mambos, Cha Cha Cha & more until 2am with DJ Charlie & DJ Martin!
Come this Wednesday Sep 30 2 Sevilla for a great Salsa night with L.A. Salsa Orquestra, playing for the very first time at Sevilla! This band is composed for top LA muscicians. ** Free for Myspace friends. Arrive before 10pm and bring a copy of the page. ..::::: FREE Salsa lesson 8:30pm Sevilla: 140 Pine Ave Long Beach more info: 818 568 2983
Come and enjoy an evening of cultural dances from different regions of the world.
October 23rd, 2009 Casa Torres Banquet Hall 455 San Fernando Mission Blvd. San Fernando, CA 91340 Buffet style dinner between 7:30-9:30pm Performances begin at 8:00pm
Q. Hondas chino. Espinoza. Pasando aqui Saludando Estoy cerrando un contrato. Ahora mismo para k c valla . A tocar. a\ C. U. B. A con juanes. La next Chino . En cuba
Salsa & Bachata Every Wed nights at Ambiente Night Club 45 S Garfield BLVD Alhambra CA 91801 Dj Kenny spining the best in salsa & bachata ladies in for free before 11pm for more info call kenny 323-373-7915 or Angel 424-243-1085 (LASD)
HI Chino I am a tica americana trying to make it in this crazy business check out myspace.com/lindamontero two of these songs were written by me and produced by me. Hope you like them they are rough cuts. You rock keep up the good work!
Salsa & Bachata Every Wed nights at Ambiente Night Club 45 S Garfield BLVD Alhambra CA 91801 Dj Kenny spining the best in salsa & bachata ladies in for free before 11pm for more info call kenny 323-373-7915 or Angel 424-243-1085 (LASD)
Salsa & Bachata Every Wed nights at Ambiente Night Club 45 S Garfield BLVD Alhambra CA 91801 Dj Kenny spining the best in salsa & bachata ladies in for free before 11pm for more info call kenny 323-373-7915 or Angel 424-243-1085 (LASD)
Feliz cumpleanos primo precioso!Q pases un hermoso dia. Te deseo lo mejor hoy y siempre, muchas bendiciones a ti y tu maravillosa familia, te quiero y extrano mucho!!
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