For Immediate Release.
Representation Contact:
Leonel "Papo" Ortega at 917-740-7276
Lucio Fernandez at 212-561-9677
Two Local Musicians Named "Top DJ Picks 2010"
Two local Union City residents have been named "Top DJ Picks 2010" for their individual music recordings by KVMR 89.5/105.1 FM. DJ Leon Reyes (Salsa & Latin Jazz) from Nevada City, California was instrumental in crowning the two artists from Jersey as "Top DJ Picks for 2010". Leonel "Papo" Ortega and Lucio Fernandez, both of Union City, were named Top Picks alongside such artists as The Spanish Harlem Orchestra, Tito Puente Jr., and Herbie Hancock.
Pianist & Vocalist Leonel "Papo" Ortega and his orchestra Cubanoson from Union City was Top Pick by KVMR for their newest CD entitled "Rumba Nueva", a compilation of original tunes mixed with some Cuban standards and even some innovational lyrics in French all with that unmistakable Cuban sound which Cubanoson is known for, making "Rumba Nueva" something extraordinary. Cubanoson's music is meant to be danced, and the group's success is due largely in part to the renaissance of Cuban music, of which they have become modern day ambassadors.
Vocalist Lucio Fernandez was Top Pick by KVMR for his newest CD entitled "Enamorado" ("In Love"). The CD is a compilation of original tunes with lyrics by Fernandez. It is a blend of various Latin rhythms from Bolero to Son, and from Cumbia to Bossa Nova, all with a Jazz flair. Fernandez, known for his hard driving Broadway style ballads, departs from that style to bring audiences a softer, silky romantic sound. However some of the more upbeat tunes will undoubtedly have listeners on their feet.
The choosing of these two local musicians further illustrates the caliber of talent coming out of Hudson County. Both of these artists have had successes in the international arena. Ortega's recordings have been highly featured in both radio play in the US, Canada, and Europe, as well as chosen to appear in other CD compilations. Fernandez' recordings have also received much radio play in the US, Canada, and Italy. Both perform regularly all over the tri-state area. Ortega with Cubanoson in places such as The Empire Casino in New York and at New Jersey's NJPAC; and Fernandez with his band of Broadway musicians in NYC at places such as Don't Tell Mama, The Duplex, and the Broadway Comedy Club.
For more information about Papo Ortega's Cubanoson and their new CD "Rumba Nueva", visit: www.Cubanoson.com. And for more information about Lucio Fernandez and his new CD "Enamorado", visit: www.LucioFernandez.com. Both recordings are available on iTunes.
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