August 15, 2008

DC Salsa Dance News:- The 4th Annual Washington DC Salsa Congress DJs

2008 DC Salsa Congress DJs

DJ Bruno "El Unico" Washington DC
DJ Bruno El Unico

DJ Bruno

The DC Congress is proud to have Genier Bruno as the Master of Music for the 2007 Congress. Known as “El Unico” has been a fixture in the Washington DC salsa scene since 1996. Born in El Barrio, NYC and raised in the Boogie-Down Bronx, Bruno carries the pulse and vibrant rhythm of his music in his veins. Originally a performance poet Bruno has been present at some of the greatest salsa performances and has seen in persons some of the legendary salseros such as Tito Puente, Tito Rodriguez, Machito, Ismael Rivera, Ismael Miranda, Willie Colon, Hector LaVoe, Eddie Palmieri, Manny Oquendo, Andy Montanez, Pellin Rodriguez, Willie Rosario, Roberto Roena, Santiago Cerron, Ray Barretto, Bobby Valentin, and more.

Bruno plays the music that identifies him and every other salsero/salsera with the island of Puerto Rico. He plays for the dancer, the listener, the connoisseur, and everybody that loves this vibrant music that the gods and orishas have bestowed upon us as spiritual nourishment through dance.


DJ Jose Rodriguez – Philadelphia, PA
DJ Jose RodriguezSweat, butterflies, anxiety, and sweaty palms…

If you are a DJ then you know exactly what DJ Jose Rodriguez is making a reference to.

Salsa, Salsa and more Salsa, is what people know him for today. Being a music lover has helped Jose continue to broaden his DJ experience by participating in more events worldwide that include music from all cultures not just his own. Jose’s love of music as well as its origin and history has motivated him to compile an extensive collection of music which dates back to the early 1940’s.

DJ Jon Trevino – Washington DC
DJ Jon TreevinoDJ Vino is a home grown DC Salsero. He discovered salsa 4 years ago, and since then had embarked on a personal journey of dance, music, and wonderful people. It was in 2004, when attending another local salsero's weekly classes (Ricardo Loaiza) that he first found confidence to pursue the dance. "Ricardo came up to me after words and told me I had it. That was it from then on my love of salsa really grew." Years later when taking classes from Psyon Mauricio Scott, he was enlightened by one the many things Psyon said, " Better music makes better dancers." A few days later he found himself at a local spot called Havana Village talking to DJs about music and marveling at the photos and paintings of classic salsa artists on the walls.There he heard DJ Jim "El Duro" play records of Celia Cruz at 18 years old, he was hooked. But it was DJ Mike "EL Sonero" that really let him have a break.

DJ Lee "El Gringuito"
Lee Lee Edward Smith got his start as a DJ by chance. In 2003, he was dancing at Mango Mikes when he was approached by management about teaching Salsa lessons. After two weeks of doing lessons they asked, “Do you DJ?” and Lee responded, “of course.” He had no experience but that didn’t stop him. After a couple trips to Radio Shack he was ready to go. After meeting DJ Los a Latin DJ in the DC area, he learned some skills to help him learn how to mix and keeps the party moving. Lee then started his entertainment company DanceLikeMagic.com specializing in Entertainment and DJ events in the Washington D.C. metro area.

DJ Miguel "El Sonero" Morales
DJ Miguel Miguel was born October 14, 1963 in Cataño, Puert Rico. At age 2, he and his family came to New York and settled in the heart of Spanish Harlem. (El Barrio) By the time El Sonero was 10 he and his family relocated to New Jersey. Growing up he spent a good deal of time of time, thus discovering the true passion for music.

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