It’s that time of year again! Stir yourself into the mix of Isla de Salsa, the 18th annual festival that is so packed with talented performers walls cannot contain it! Meet us at Seaside Momochi, Jihyo-hama the weekend of August 30th and 31st as EL GRAN COMBO, one of Puerto Rico’s most legendary bands splashes onto the beachside stage, along with musicians, dancers and performers from around the world. This year’s theme is “Borderless music & Borderless mind”, with a stunning line up of international acts from abroad and Japan. Infectious rhythms, irresistible sounds and astounding performances will saturate the scene with joy and energy. Join in the fun on the special dance floor or under cooling sprinklers and shaded areas or among the food stalls and seep into two days of wonder. Add your pinch of spice to the “sauce” of Isla de Salsa for a truly borderless event of boundless fun.
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Isla de Salsa 2014 Line-up
EL GRAN COMBO de Puerto Rico (Salsa | Puerto Rico)
By popular demand and with a mission to complete unfinished business in Japan, El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico returns for a nationwide tour this summer! El Gran Combo has been a giant of the salsa genre for more than 50 years, shaping the Puerto Rican sound and serving as an unmistakable reference point for all singers, musicians, dancers and lovers of Latin music. During that time it has helped popularize salsa across the globe, releasing more than 40 albums, landing numerous Latin Grammy awards and creating dozens of timeless classics that have become standard tunes for the genre. Largely defiant in the face of musical fads that come and go, the band has stayed faithful to its Puerto Rican roots and a distinctive sound featuring loud and proud horns, lock-tight grooves and playful vocals with a delicious swing. The group is also known as the University of Salsa for its many ‘graduates’ who have gone on to become genre legends like their musical alma mater.
Pianist and founder Rafael Ithier has insisted on El Gran Combo’ s swift return to Japan. Fit again after the health issues that prevented him from participating in the band’s previous visit, the inspiring 88-year-old sees this tour as an opportunity to make up for his absence two years ago on a tour cut short by a dramatic typhoon. Ithier guarantees that audiences across Japan who come to see El Gran Combo will never ever forget the definitive sound of Puerto Rico.
PLUS!
• SOIL&”PIMP”SESSIONS (Jazz | Tokyo)
• Silvio Anastacio featuring Mariangela & Marquinhos Ramos (Bossa nova, samba | Brazil)
• orange pekoe (Jazz, Soul | Kansai)
• DOBERMAN (Ska | Osaka)
• The Explosions (Ragge | Fukuoka)
• La Banda (Latin | Tokyo)
• Latin Latinos (Latin Jazz & Salsa Band)
• Same Old Upstairs (Doo Wop, Soul, Gospel)
• Hakata High School Latin Band (Latin)
• Machao & High Notes Big Band (Jazz, Funk, Salsa)
Plus many, many more great acts to keep you dancing!
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Tickets
Advance Tickets: Adult One Day: ¥4,700, Adult Two Days: ¥8,000
* Junior high school students and younger: free!
* 50% discount for students (college/university), seniors (over 65 years), and disabled persons.
* Dscount for married couples.
Ticket Sales Starts on Tuesday, July 1st, 2014.
• e-plus (Family Mart): http://eplus.jp
• Ticket Pia: P-Code: 233-641
• Lawson Ticket:L-Code: 86742
• NPO Tiempo Iberoamericano
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➤➤ISLA DE SALSA 1/2 PRICE LIMITED SPECIAL FOR FOREIGNERS
In celebration of 18 years of one of Fukuoka’s biggest and best summer festivals Fukuoka Now is offering our international readers a very special deal on tickets to the 18th annual “Isla de Salsa” music festival.
Tickets through us are 1/2 price! Just ¥2,350 each!
Hurry and grab yours now – quantities are limited!
➤HOW TO BUY DISCOUNTED TICKETS : These special tickets can be purchased at the Fukuoka Now office this week: Mon., Tue, & Wed. (10:30am~18:00) and Thu. (10:30~15:00) Be sure to read the Important Conditions below and the click here to make a booking >>> http://fukuoka-now.com/isladesalsa-tickets/
Important Conditions:
• These tickets are specially marked and can ONLY be used by non-Japanese persons. ID will be required upon entry to the venue.
• If the event is cancelled for any reason, like bad weather, all and any refunds are ONLY available via the Tiempo Iberoamericano office 092-762 4100
• These tickets can only be booked online.
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Access
Isla de Salsa is held at Seaside Momochi, Jigyo-hama in Fukuoka.
Nishitetsu Bus
• Nishitetsu Bus from Hakata or Tenjin to “Seahawk Hotel” leave every 10~15 minutes.
Bus Stop #1A- in front of Mitsukoshi, #A- in front of Hakata-ekimae, and #5, Hakata-eki kotsu center 1F.
Please get off at the “Sea Hawk Hotel Mae” or “Yahoo Dome Mae”.
Subway
• From “Tojin-machi” station, (exit No.3). 10 minutes’ walk to the Seaside Momochi.
>>>Isla de Salsa 2014 <<<
• Seaside Momochi – Jigyohama
• August 30th (Sat.) and 31st (Sun.)
• Open: 12:30 / Start: 13:00 / Close: 21:00 * Schedule is subject to to change
Official website: www.isla-de-salsa.jp/
