Ariacne Trujillo (piano, vocals, musical direction)
Richei Leyva (bass)
Aryam Vázquez (congas)
Victor Herrero (drums and timbales)
Lino Fernandez "el Abuelo" (guiro/perc)
Roland Satterwhite (violins)
Itai Kriss (flute, vocals)
Jonathan Powell (trumpet)
Raul Navarrete (trombone)
Alex Heitlinger (trombone)
Eduardo "el Niño" Alvarez (vocals)
Alberto Rodriguez (vocals)
Lid Ferrera (vocals)
Influences
La Musica Cubana..... from Van Van, El Trabuco de Manolito, NG, Paulito, Klimax, Issac, La Charanga, El Medico, Reve, Bamboleo, Dan Den, Irakere, Opus 13, La Original de Manzanillo, El Benny, Arsenio, Aragon, Celia, Fajardo, Arcaño, La Rivserside, Orquesta America, Las Maravilla de Florida, Los Karachis, La Meteoro, Yoruba Andabo, Clave y Guaguanco, Los Muñequitos, Pancho Quinto,...... to many to name! Jazz, Funk, Classical, de todo un poco!
La Bolá is the newest timba band on the NYC-music scene, and after just several performances, it has become quite obvious that this band is for real and unlike anything seen in recent years in the US. Drawing from some of the leading musicians in the tri-state area, this group emerged out of deep desire to establish a real timba-band in the NYC-area, one which reflected the real sounds of "la calle Cubana" .
Their approach is to provide an eclectic blend of Cuban music, ranging across the wide spectrum of style and genres, yet in a refreshingly modern timba style. La Bolá centers on harmonious, groove-set timba music, establishing an approach that is not aggressive, but easy to understand, and more importantly, very danceable.
The band's musical direction is headed by the brilliant Cuban pianist/arranger/composer, Ariacne Trujillo, while vocalists, Eduardo "el Niño" Alvarez and Lid Ferrera provide a magnificent marriage of different styles, pitches and approaches, and keep the crowds entertained at all times.
A powerhouse rhythm section that is remindful of the Cuban-based timba bands (drums, congas, timbales, guiro) is led by Cuban percussionist Aryam Vázquez and bassist Richei Leyva. The band is complemented by a full-force horn section (1 trumpet and 2 trombones) and the harmonious, yet soulful, elegance of the Cuban flute and violin.
Schooled in the top Havana conservatories and music schools in the US, La Bolá encompasses some of the most in demand and successful musicians in NYC, all whom enjoying thriving careers in Latin music performing, touring and recording with such artists as Celia Cruz, Marc Anthony, Miles Peña, Michael Stuart, Alfredo de la Fe, José Fajardo, Cachao, Dave Valentin, Johnny Pacheco, Juan Pablo Torres, La Orquesta de Roberto Faz, Pualo FG, Manolito y Su Trabuco, El Medico de la Salsa, the famed Tropicana show of La Habana, and many more.
In just several months, the band has already appeared as headliners in the Noches Habanera series at SOBs, as well as famed musical establishments such as Copacabana, Salon Rosado de Las Palmas and the El Pontal in Queens. Additionally, they headlined the AfroCuban Currents Music and Arts Festival in July 2006 and the Elizabeth Hispanic Heritage Festival. This year the band will be perfoming at SOBs, ROSE, Crash Mansion, Champange Lounge, NJPAC and Park Theater among other places.
This band is poised to develop into a real musical force, as with much vigor and train-like energy (13 musicians,) their music shines, particularly with the quality of their arrangements and the slick style of their execution, without ever losing sight of the fact that timba is all about dancing.
Bookings/Information: www.labolanyc.com or (201) 723-9732
Otra cosa muy importante.. CONTRA CHICO, ACABA DE PONER EN ESTA PAGINA UNA FOTO MIA QUE NO ESTE GORDA O CON 10 MESES DE ENVARAZO...!!!!SE TE AGRADECERIA UN MONTON.. I STILL LOVE U.. otra vez.. tu miau..
Hola bebe, gracias por agregar ese comentario tan de "Martel" a mi pagina de Myspace..y aunque hable 17 veces al dia contigo,siempre tendre algo que decirte..PESE A LOS TERREMOTOS Y LA INUNDACIONES !!!!VAMOS PA'LANTE... !!!y que se amarren los pantalones. porque ahora es cuando es y no cuando tu decias.. LA BOLA ESTA EN LA CALLE CON SU ULTIMO DETALLE....... U know I love U... Tu gata...
Que lástima que nadie les escribe nada aqui...pero bueno, aqui les voy. Disfruté mucho la presentación de uds. en el "lujoso" Annex en Mayo. No se si es algo viejo pero los dos compases del intermedio de Ariacne y Richei en "Olvidarte" entre coro y coro estuvo buenisimo (el que originalmente solo ejecuta el bajo)...tremendo contraste entre que se escuche piano y bajo a duo y cuando toda la banda toca; limpio y sencillo pero sabroso...Ojalá que lo incluyan en futuras re-grabaciones...
Conjunto Progreso on the Travel Channel Monday 21st 11pm
Catch Conjunto Progreso on the Travel Channel's newest show America the Wright Way.
Monday 21st 11pm. repeat on Saturday 27th @ 1pm
America the Wright Way Miami TV-G
Having worked hard all year finding out what makes America tick, Ian Wright takes a well-earned rest in the playground capital of the U.S., Miami. He finds out why Miami has become the place to retire to - whether it's for a two-week vacation or for life.
Conjunto Progreso"s Johnny Aguilo and Jose Elias take Ian Wright on a tour of Little Havana then Ian joins the band on stage and jams with Conjunto Progreso at downtown Miami's Transit Lounge.
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tremenda timba,a gozar,saludos a todos los colegas de la bola,gracias por el comentario y el add un abrazo desde mexico,a ver cuando caen por aca,estamos en contacto yeismel,que dios los bendiga
Una vez mas el mundo de la música latina y el Latín Jazz están de luto por la partida de el gran Mario Rivera. Demás esta decir que lo vamos a extrañar. Mis condolencias a sus familiares y amigos cercanos. Que Dios lo tenga en su gloria y de seguro que este sábado hay ensayo con Tito Puente, Tito Rodríguez, Machito y Celia.
