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P R E S S R E L E A S E
R. Paniagua, Inc and The NYC Latino Media and Entertainment Commission Presents
The AT Tropical Night at the South Street Seaport
Thursday, June 5th Launching the
Puerto Rican Day Parade weekend Festivities.
The event theme "3 Rhythms... One Country" features Live on the Seaport Stage
NG2, Charlie Cruz, Yerba Buena, Xavier the Destroyer, and DJ Wreck with MC- JI Starr
Free to the Public
May 29, 2008-New York: R. Paniagua, Inc. in association with the NYC Latin Media and Entertainment Commission presents "The AT Tropical Night at the Seaport", the musical extravaganza that launches the National Puerto Rican Day Parade Weekend Festivities. The event scheduled for Thursday, June 5, from 5 to 9 p.m., is free to the public at the South Street Seaport.
This year's theme "3 Rhythms... One Country" features the traditional rhythms of Folkloric, Salsa and Reggaetton, the musical variations of the Puerto Rican musical heritage. Tropical Night, now in its 15th year at the Seaport, celebrates the successes of the Puerto Rican and Latino community in the Tri-State area. The event has become a cornerstone of the Puerto Rican Day Parade Festivities and the highest attended event at the Pier.
"Tropical Night has proven to be a mainstay of New York's Latin culture and a big pre-celebration of the National Puerto Rican Parade. With talented artists and a nigh of full entertainment, New York continues to be the destination for Latin culture," states Carlos Manzano, Executive Director, Latin Media and Entertainment Commission.
"This year's event brings together an array of talent on the Seaport stage and kicks off the weekend activities and sets the tone for the biggest Parade in America," stated event producer Ralph Paniagua, President of R. Paniagua Inc.
NG2 is recognized as one of the top names of salsa's youthful movement. The Puertorican boys of NG2 (which stands for Nueva Generación) bring a sparkling and joyful type of salsa they call salsa jóven (young salsa). NG2's salsa is spiced with deep brass sounds and percussion. Their music is highly danceable, and you won't forget their chorus. Menealo!
Charlie Cruz, will present the Classic Salsa sound. Charlie, a soulful Puerto Rican salsero, was born in the Island and raised in New Jersey. Cruz debuted in the international scene with his album Imagínate. The audience will surely experience a solid musician and a full fledged Salsa experience.
YerbaBuena is a folkloric band led by producer and multi-instrumentalist Andres Levin. The group's dynamic lineup includes vocalists Xiomara Laugart, Cucu Diamantes, and El Chino, percussionist Pedro Martinez, reed player Ron Blake, trumpeter Rashawn Ross, bassist Sebastian Steinberg, drummers Terreon "Tank" Gully and Horacio "El Negro" Hernandez. YerbaBuena will undoubtedly bring the crowd to it's feet.
The Destroyer, Reaggetonero, Xavier, will complete the show. This young star, is extremely popular in Puerto Rico and has appeared on several videos of top performers and has made a tremendous impression on all who have seen him.
The AT Tropical Night at the Seaport will host a VIP party for 500 guests at the Cabana Restaurant at the Seaport. The party features the finest Latino culinary delicacies and tropical rum drinks. The VIP event will join together some of the most important personalities from the New York and Latin American community.
The McDonald's® Bailando Con Sabor Dance Contest will sponsored by McDonald's® features a dance. extravaganza of the 10 best dance teams. A lucky winner in the audience will have an opportunity to win a trip for four to Puerto Rico in American Airlines.
A special "Pioneer Trendsetters" awards will be presented to Polito Vega, the King of Latin Radio for more than 50 years.
Corporate scholarships will be provided to musical prodigies from the NYC area to further their educational goals.
The event is sponsored by AT, State Farm Insurance, Rums of Puerto Rico, American Airlines, Monster High Energy, Don Q, Coors Light, US Army, Pepsi, Bustelo Coffee, La Mega 97.9FM, Daily News, Time Warner Cable, Cibao Meats, Major Auto World, Berkely College, Touro College, Western Beef, CUNY, PC Richards, Victory 2 and Noche Latina, CNCG, Major.com, NYSCAS, NYC Latin Media Entertainment Commission.
For further information visit www.Tropicalnightattheseaport.com
or call 212-679-6755.
Directions to the Seaport:
· Address for Mapquest.com : 19 Fulton St, New York, NY 10038-2196, Phone: (212) 732-7678
· Cross Street: Water Street
· Directions: 2, 3; 4, 5; J, Z, M at Fulton St; A, C at Broadway-Nassau
About R. Paniagua, Inc.
R. Paniagua Inc., a New York Latino owned corporation since 1985 has provided event, TV, online and print content targeting the US Latino Community. RPI is among the most unique and innovative marketing firms in the US serving the Latino community.
About the Latin Media and Entertainment Commission (LMEC)
Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg created the NYC Latin Media Entertainment Commission (LMEC) in October 2003, to make New York the capital of Latin media and entertainment. The LMEC advises the Mayor on business development and retention strategies for the Latin media and entertainment industry and works with City agencies to pursue the LMEC's goals. Through research and strategies, the LMEC develops plans to retain, recruit, and expand New York City's Latin media and entertainment productions, businesses, and jobs as well as to attract and host high-profile Latin entertainment productions and events in New York City. The Commission is made up of leaders from the Latin and mainstream media industry, community leaders from the nonprofit and cultural sectors, and leading executives from the financial, advertising, and real estate sectors. The heads of seven City agencies, under the direction of the Deputy Mayor for Economic Development, serve on the commission as ex officio members.
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