Manny
Cepeda: Bringing Caribbean Latin Music to Southern California
ArtWalk 2010 in Little Italy Event Breakdown - "Sexiest performance: Manny Cepeda, whose music inspired couples to dance cheek to cheek. " - Nina Garin, San Diego Union Tribune
"When I walked in the door.... the music instantly started both to soothe and invigorate me. Manny's music took me back to the relaxed times of many a forgotten tropical vacation. Wow! " - R Weeks
Video: KPBS Interview on Manny's Afro-Cuban Youth Ensemble - Latin American Music Project,
sponsored by La Jolla Symphony & Chorus Outreach Program
Review:
Manny
Cepeda: Command Performance by Ritmo Caribe
"This
New Year the San Diego Salsa Community salutes Manny Cepeda for his
graceful Salsa and Caribbean Jazz Music!
Today Manny brings out the best in everyone with his talented "Ritmo
Caribe" band. He has evolved as a Puerto Rican with musical talents
of over 48 years and as a Professional that spurs the Island's passion
and historical rhythms. He has performed professionally since the age
of 7 years old when he was the leader of a 14-piece Salsa Band and performed
in National TV for the Mid-day variety show in San Juan Puerto Rico's
Channel 4. After his musical education in the Conservatory of Music
Pablo Casals, in Puerto Rico, and finishing his musical degrees, Manny
joined the U.S. Navy Music Program in 1973. He has lead many Navy Band
throughout the U.S. and Overseas. He was the leader of the famous Navy
Steel Band and the world traveled U.S. Navy Show Band.
Manny
combines the concept of the music from the Caribbean, Salsa, Merengue,
and Cuban music to create a flavor of Latin music unique to his group.
The group functions as a mix of live performances and the highest technological
aide of Sample Sequenced Music to create enthusiasm guaranteed to satisfy
your emotions.
You've got to hear these individuals make the best music in San Diego! The core of the group is made of Manny Cepeda, vocalist, composer
and leader, Monica Smith, lead vocalist and Ernie Becquer, vocalist
and percussionist.
Please
contact Manny to contract his group for special events such as weddings
or private parties at (619) 339-5936"