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Melena

General Info

  • Genre: Jazz / Latin / Soul

    Location United States, CU

    Profile Views: 170714

    Last Login: 10/28/2011

    Member Since 10/20/2005

    Website WWW.MELENA.COM

    Record Label http://www.musicfinity.com/melena

  • Bio

    .... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .......... ...... .......... .. .. .. .. ....Melena Francis Valdes's Profile................ .. .. .. ...... .... .... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .......... .. .. .. ...... .. .. .. .. .. .. .......... .. .. .. ...... .. ......
  • Members

    .. .... John 9:41... "If you were blind, you would have no sin;.. but now you say, "We See", Therefore.. your sin remains... .. "Injustice must be rooted out by strong, persistent.. and determined action." Martin Luther King, Jr... .. .. .. .. "Lukewarm acceptance is much more bewildering than outright rejection.".. .. "Es mas desconcertante la acceptacion tibia que el rechazo absoluto." Martin Luther King, Jr. (Translation/Traducido por Melena).. .. .. .. .. .. .... PLEASE CHECK OUT MY PAGE IN HONOR OF MY TWO IDOLS/MENTORS:.. TATA GUINES AND ANGA AT: MYSPACE.COM/TATAGUINESANGA.. ...... Please check out the following Tribute Page for Mongo SantaMaria.. .... ..Mongo Santamaria.. .... .. .. Namm Show 2008!!!!!!.. .... .. .... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .......... .......... .. .... .. .. .. .. .. ..MELENA'S VIDEOS ON YOUTUBE .... .. .... .. .. .. .. .. .. .... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .... ...... .. .. .. .... .. .... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .......... .......... .... ..
  • Influences

    .. I have so many influences, but I would first have to say my grandparents, elders and ancestors that pull me up and give me my strength and passion for the music I play. Siempre estan in mi corazon y alma!!!! M querida abuelita, La Flor De Mi Vida! .... Giovanni Hidalgo, Tata Guines, Patato Valdes, Los Papines, Irakere, Los Van Van, Manolito Simonet, Klimax, Charlie Parker, Thelonious Monk, Miles Davis, Stevie Wonder, Guaco, Sade, Shakira, Angela Bassett & Katharine Hepburn! To all of my music teachers/mentors that have helped me throughout my carreer. Pepito gracias por todo! Vizcaino, Jose Miguel y Yaroldy! Cristoba, Daniel Herrera y Regino Jimenez! My dear dear "Anga"....Tan Talentoso, te quiero mucho!!!!!!!! Modupue!!!.... .. .... .. .... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .......... .......... .. .... ....
  • Sounds Like

    !Todos Por Haiti!.. February 7th 2010 from 12:00 noon to 12:00 am.. .. !!!!!!!!Let's help Haiti now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.. !!! 12 BANDS PERFORMING LIVE ON STAGE!!!.. WATCH THE SUPERBOWL ON A GIGANT SCREEN... .. "THIS EVENT IS 18 AND OVER".. .. February 7th 2010.. .. On Sunday February there will be a 12 hour concert to benefit the victims of the.. devastating earthquake in Haiti. The local bands and artists from Los Angeles are getting together and donate their talent and time, to make a difference and help the people of Haiti. .. !!! 12 BANDS PERFORMING LIVE ON STAGE!!!.. .. ...... .. .. My dear and talented friend Cordova did this painting for me for his display in.. La Habana Vieja. Check out his page at: myspace.com/eduardocordova and ..tamborescordova.com.. .... ....14th Annual Montreal Drum Festival........ .. November 10 -11, 2006.. Montreal, Canada.... Melena conducted a Master Class and Performance with Cuban Master Drummer Raul Pineda..... "It's a great honor to have been invited to this years Montreal Drum Festival. I would have never imagined this opportunity for me to share the knowledge of what I have learned and am still striving to reach and grow. That seeking of knowledge and growth I believe will always be in us musicians. I feel humbled by this gift and know it will push me to keep reaching and working on my craft.".... ..http://montrealdrumfest.com/.. .... ..Melena in Canada.... ..Melena Clip 1.... ..Melena Clip 2.... .... .. .... .. .... ...... ...... .. ....

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  • Patrick Dorobisz

    Hello, thanks for your friendship and support. Hope U'r well. I uploaded 2 videos, (contemporary classical music) one with Japanese Marimbist Aïko Miyamoto playing 4 marimbas and a second with Flemish Pianist Veronique Vanhoucke playing 4 pianos. If you have time, Have a look. All the best -Pat

    1 year ago
  • Ali khaghani

    Like this

    If one asks to see the face of ecstasy
    Just lift your radiant smile and boast;
    "Like this"

    When they seek grace in the universe
    Or the cadence of stars, scale the façade
    Climb up and dance on the rooftop
    Lewd to declare; "like this"

    If they want to know what
    The "spirit" is, or how to recognize
    The Lord’s lucidity, lean in, closer
    Skin tight and whisper; "Like this"

    When they quote an arcane verse
    To portray the dance; the pale halo
    Teasing behind gossamer clouds
    Like Salome and the veil, lavish to rise
    And ravish the eyes, softly unravel your
    Gown, disrobe with slow hands, lace to lace
    Seam to seam, pose and shine; "Like this"

    But if they dare question how Jesus
    Raised the dead, never ever articulate a
    Miracle, just kiss me on the lips;
    "Like this, like this"

    When he asks what it means to
    "Die for love"; just point to me and softly
    Smile like this

    If they ask of my height, graciously measure
    With fingers, three folds just above where my
    Lips always rest on your forehead, and declare;
    "This tall"

    At times the soul departs on a vigil, leaving
    The coil hollow, only to return ever more
    Grateful of the bond, but if they don't believe
    This, then gracefully step back into my home
    And bid the nonbelievers a courteous farewell;
    "Like this"

    When lovers moan, they recite our legacy;
    "Like this"

    I'm the sky where spirits reside, gaze into
    The deep blue of my eyes, and listen to the
    Breeze whispers my secrets; "Like this"

    When he asks; what's there to do
    Light a candle in his hand, and hush warmth
    Into his ears; "Come and burn; like this"



    thanks for the friendship

    1 year ago
  • Jazz Break

    ..*
    The point of our site is to promote Jazz.

    We add new tracks to our Profile Playlist every day, so, visit often for Great Jazz.  For hundreds of past Playlist tracks just click the"Playlist" box at the bottom left of the profile player.

    You are always welcome to use our "Comment" section to plug your music or project.

    The "Friend Space" to the right changes every time you log on or refresh the page. You never know who will pop up.

    Try it ... it's fun.

    *

    1 year ago
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  • Javier Lloret Moreno

    ..Hello Just pass to say hello
    free myspace comments

    MySpace Comments & Myspace Comments
    take care
    big kisssssssssssssss
    Javier

    1 year ago
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  • kevin Haynes grupo Eleg…

    Greetings Melena hows things going? hope all is well passing by sending positive vibes to your weekend its been a long time since we chat so just reconnecting and i hope all is going well with you band and music all the best peace light Kevin

    1 year ago
  • Nick Loren

    peace as always!!!

    1 year ago
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  • Javier Lloret Moreno

    hiiiiiiiiiii
     how are you
    just to say hello
    hope you are well
    take care
    love and all my respect
    kiss
    xoxo
    Javier

    1 year ago
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