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Bryan Vargas & Ya Esta
Latin / Nu-Jazz / Afro-beat

"Afro Latino Soul music from New York City"

BROOKLYN, New York
United States

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Last Login:  7/7/2008
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   Bryan Vargas & Ya Esta: General Info
Member Since11/11/2005
Band Websiteyaestamusica.com
Band Members
Bryan Vargas - guitar & lead vocals

Ernesto Abreu - percussion & backing vocals

Matt Baranello - drums & percussion

Matt Hilgenberg - trumpet & backing vocals

Toshi Someya - bass

Jorge Vazquez - percussion & backing vocals












Ya Esta live at Musikfest, Bethlehem PA - Summer 2004

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InfluencesEddie Palmieri, Jimi Hendrix, Cortijo y su Combo, Mongo Santamaria, Fishbone, Ray Barretto, Hector LaVoe, Los Van Van, Funkadelic, Curtis Mayfield, Caetano Veloso, Elis Regina, Salif Keita, Orchestra Baobob, Super Rail Band, Bembeya Jazz, Grant Green, Rahsaan Roland Kirk, Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Cachao, Hermeto Pascoal, James Brown, Fela Kuti
Sounds LikeOzomatli, Marc Ribot & Los Cubanos Prostizos, Santana, Buena Vista Social Club, Beat the Donkey, Antibalas, Jerry Gonzalez & Fort Apache, Jorge Ben, Gilberto Gil, Seu Jorge, Irakere, Fania All Stars, Yerba Buena
Record LabelMofongo Music & Media
Type of LabelIndie





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Jun 20 2008 10:00P
Camaradas New York, New York
Jul 9 2008 8:00P
Workshop - Day Jams Westbury, New York
Jul 23 2008 10:00P
Rose Live Music Brooklyn, New York

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   About Bryan Vargas & Ya Esta


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Bryan Vargas & Ya Está invoke the spirits with the rumble of drums and the screams of distorted guitars. Rumba, Mambo and Son get electrified into a new school Latino groove. This band creates some serious party music, all while giving props to the Orishas.Playing a unique style of music they call simply "Afro Latino Soul", you can forget the pop stars, this is the REAL Latin music revolution.

¡Ya Está!, have appeared in front of capacity crowds at Central Park Summerstage, Prospect Park Bandshell, the Knitting Factory, SOB's and many more.

Ya Está's debut CD "Afro Latino Soul", produced by latin jazz great Arturo O'Farrill was released on June 1st 2004. You can hear Ya Está, and learn more at yaestamusica.com.

"...imagine Jimi Hendrix jamming with the Buena Vista Social Club If you believe that great music begins at a popular level, then you should listen to Bryan Vargas & Ya Está," - NY Newsday

"...infectious percussive assaults...that thump to a downtown funk undercurrent" - Village Voice

"Ya Está's music brought me back to my naked pagan roots..." - Un Chín Magazine

OFFICIAL YA ESTA WEBSITE:
http://www.yaestamusica.com
OFFICIAL YA ESTA MAILING LIST:
http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/yaestalist
YA ESTA SONICBIDS EPK:
http://www.sonicbids.com/YaEst
BUY YA ESTA’S CD:
http://www.cdbaby.com/bvargas

BUY OUR CD RIGHT NOW FROM CDBABY.COM
album coverBRYAN VARGAS & YA ESTA: Afro Latino Soul

Afro Latino Soul Music from NYC
"Four Stars" - Batanga Magazine
Top Ten World Music CDs of 20004 - WBEZ Chicago

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DANIEL IRIGOYEN





Jul 7 2008 3:54 AM

Muy inspirador .. Gracias y toda la suerte siempre!!
SOUL POET
los duendes


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Jul 6 2008 12:08 PM

Nice music!
Thank you!!!
The Official Alkebulan MySpace Page





Jul 2 2008 10:11 AM

You are soooo cool man....
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Al Andalus @ the Melissas
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Mofongomeister!!! Thank you for blessing me with your amazing talents and skills....it's been an honor sharing the stage with you...looking forward to next months show!!!

Peace,
Bulan
The Official Alkebulan MySpace Page





Jun 29 2008 2:54 PM

Hey Al Andalus!!! You kicked serious ass the other night....AS ALWAYS!!!!!

Just wanted to let you know I put up one of the songs we performed the other night in case you wanna check it out....WE KILLED IT!!!!

Peace,
Bulan
FORFUN





Jun 27 2008 1:50 PM

=)
Ma Te Hu Na





Jun 24 2008 4:45 PM

Hello "Dwight" (thinking to switch it up often). Tap dance shoes need some spitshine. Maybe next year ;).
nati.





Jun 24 2008 7:35 PM

salutes to you sir! oh how i miss upper manhattan on days like today...coming to LAMC?
Niyireth





Jun 21 2008 8:25 PM

Qué alegría recibir su invitación y escuchar su música. Gracias.
Saludos desde Colombia.
idalberto alcala





Jun 21 2008 1:12 AM

thanks...bryan from cuban one bro..!!good music

see you!! idalberto
Sidney Linhares





Jun 18 2008 5:29 AM

Thanks !
Abraço!
Benito Cereno





Jun 11 2008 5:37 PM

Hey Bryan,
Thanks for the Add... wait...
I see a double bill in the near future,
Ya Esta and Benito Cereno....

signed,
Carnac the Magnificent
Rhys Chatham





Jun 4 2008 7:54 AM

How I LOVE yer Latin clavé !!!

Thanks for visiting.

Yo...

We're playing Crimson Grail at Lincoln Center Outdoors
on 15 August. We're looking for volunteers

Please tell your friends!

Go to this site:

http://www. lincolncenter. org/wordlessmusic

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Much love
from rhys
bio ritmo





Jun 2 2008 5:47 PM


yo! hope you all are doing great.
we'll be at DROM this friday, june 6th for a midnight show, in case your free.
see you!
Jaime Valle





May 27 2008 10:58 AM

Muy buena musica.
Saludos!
~Jaime Valle
Dj Bonzai





May 20 2008 6:30 PM

Ke buena mùsica!!!
Crystina Maez





May 19 2008 11:08 AM

Maintain the magic on your way!
Sun House





May 18 2008 9:38 PM

Thank you for your friendship, hope you enjoy our music and keep up the good work!

~Peace from Josh & Sun House in Berkeley, California
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May 17 2008 6:38 AM

PSA For Puerto Rican Freedom Album
Gato Loco





May 16 2008 10:34 AM

subway rockin'....
LES FEMMES ELECTRONIQUES





May 14 2008 7:25 AM

nu spot

THURSDAY MAY 15th
pARTy w Jeannie Hopper & Benoir

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Dance/House/Electronica

Come support !!!!

Free show

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com/laptologist
YERBABUENA





May 13 2008 7:02 PM

YBmyspacelat2
L A P T O L O G I S T





May 9 2008 11:37 AM

hola.... maybe I come by tonight
Agents of Karma





May 2 2008 8:55 AM

Greetings Bryan from Agents of Karma! Thanks for befriending us. Peace and good Karma to you from Jayster, Conrad + Paddymyke.
:) AOK / NYC
Gato Loco





Apr 29 2008 10:39 AM

What's up Bryan? the Gato Loco big band is playing this monday, Cinco De Mayo. If you're around, stop on by! hope all is well with you