Salsa Vintage Festival Geneva May 21-23, 2010 - DJs

DJs

	Dj Faniatico (Switzerland) CONFIRMED Having always had a passion for the collection of music, the 90's saw Dj Faniatico focus his interests - perhaps due to his heritage - on the collection of Latino-Americano music (Salsa, Cha Cha Cha, Bolero, Latino Rock, etc...). More recently he has specialized in "Salsa Vintage" music, a term that he himself coined. From the second half of 2006, Dj Faniatico has been dedicating his parties to the Salsa Vieja era, calling them "Salsa Vintage" parties. He has also contributed to the broadcasting of 70's Salsa music in the Geneva region. He has been invited to mix at many important events in Switzerland (Bern, Lausanne, Zurich, Bien and Morat) as well as in France (Annecy, Lyon, Grenoble & Belfort). His most notable appearances have been the Hilton Lyon Salsa Congress 2008 (France) and the 12th Salsa Sunrise Party in Brussels (Belgium). Furthermore, he was part of the "Los Caballeros de la Salsa" collective, who organized the first "Salsa Vintage" party in May '08, following up the next year with "Salsa Vintage Festival 2009". It goes without saying that he is also an active member of the "Association Danse" team, who are currently planning for the "Salsa Vintage Festival 2010". Dj Faniatico is a living personification of the idiom "You must give to receive"; he is a passionate Dj and dancer, always listening to his audience and turning out new songs for dancers to discover. DJ Faniatico is one of the members of the team "La Alianza de Generales" and is part of the salsa vieja vinyles collectors who gather to pursue their common interest: the search of musical treasures to share with other salsa lovers.
	Dj El Flaco (Switzerland) CONFIRMED Fueled by his keen interest in salsa, Sat El Flaco has been collector of music for longer than he can remember. He feels most at home when sharing this music from behind his decks. With a love of Nuyorican salsa, big band mambo, latin jazz and salsa vieja, he will make you whirl on the dance-floor all night long. Sat El Flaco is a new addition to the "Association Danse" team and is participating in the organization of the "Salsa Vintage Festival 2010". Dj El Flaco was already present af the Salsa Vintage Festival 2009 and it's with an enormous pleasure that we welcome him again in this second edition!
	Dj Soulsalsita (France) CONFIRMED Dj Soulsalsita is a dancer at heart! Starting with Cuban music in the Paris salsa scene, Dj Soulsalisita has been a salsa enthusiast for more than 10 years. Soon after discovering salsa, she came across the portorican salsa, which she dances 99% of the time. Not forgetting her roots, she still admits that the occasional Cuban dance doesn't harm anyone :) Thanks to her friend Blaise, with whom she shares her passion of 70's music, she was introduced to Djing in '07 and was then invited by Dj Faniatico to the Swiss salsa parties. She is a dedicated Cha cha cha fan!
	Dj El Clásico (Switzerland) CONFIRMED Dj El Clàsico discovered Salsa in 1998. Originally a dancer, he quickly found himself becoming interested in the music of Salsa. This interest in music lead him to start a record collection that would become a new passion in addition to his dancing. In 2008 he decided to share his musical discoveries and established his name as DJ El Clásico. He chose this name because Classic Salsa best represents his musical interests. His playlists are thus composed of Classic Salsa, Guaguanco, Mambo, Cha cha cha, Guajira and Boogaloo. Ej El Clàsico was invited to the 1st Salsa Vintage Festival 2009 and because of his success, we are delighted to have him back again for the 2nd. DJ El Clásico & DJ Fonseca created "El Colectivo los Tremendos", based in Geneva-Switzerland. Site Web
	Dj Fonseca (Switzerland) CONFIRMED In 2000, Dj Fonseca had his first cuban salsa class, and since then has moved to the Portorican salsa that he still practices today. Having been a house Dj for more than 7 years, he decided to start djing with the 60's-70's salsa, so called "Nuyorican Salsa", to broaden his horizon. He is also a salsa Vinyl collector. Along with fellow collector Dj El Clàsico, he created "El Colectivo Los Tremendos" (The first Salsa Vieja Dj team in Geneva). Dance and salsa music have become his first passion now. Dj Fonseca is very open-minded about his music, listing to; Salsa, Guaguanco, Guajira, Boogaloo, Cha cha cha, Mambo, Zouk love, Kizomba, Rnb, Soul, Rythm&blues, Disco, Funk, Pop, Ethno and House music. Present at the 1st Salsa Vintage Festival, Dj Fonseca has kindly offered to return for round two! Site Web
	Dj Sonia (France) CONFIRMED A Dj since 2008 at the Bubble BAR in Paris, Dj Sonia turns at different parties around Geneva; the ENST and occasionally at the Salsa Vintage parties. As well as this, she participates at many other parties around France and has established herself as one of the most renowned female Djs. You may have heard Dj Sonia at Salsa Vintage parties here in Geneva where she brought out songs we have never heard the likes of. Because of this, we have decided to welcome her to the Salsa Vintage Festival 2010, giving you another opportunity to hear just what she can do!!
	Dj El Clavito (France) CONFIRMED Finding himself more and more sought after by venues to share his knowledge and liven up the dance floor, Dj El Clavito has become an unavoidable feature of Cuban parties! Having been in the salsa scene for over 10 years, he was the Director of the International Salsa Festival in Besancon ("La Copa Loca") and his skill with music that has seen him travel worldwide. El Clavito always has what it takes to liven up a party! Already with us at the 1st Salsa Vintage Festival 2009, we again have the pleasure of this talented Djs presence in 2010! Site Web
	Dj El Pirata (Switzerland) CONFIRMED Born in Montevideo – Uruguay, Dj El Pirata has been for many year a feature Dj in the Geneva Salsa scene and abroad. He is regularly invited to participate at big events in Switzerland and France. He will share with you, accross the entire week-end, his passion for Cuban Timba. Member of the "Alianza de Generales" team, he represents with Dj El Clavito the Cuban branch, the Timba men of the group, Ahi Namá !!! Resident Dj of Barrio's Latino in Geneva, a Dj and presenter at the "Pasaporte Salsa" every year, (as well as the "Salsa Geneva Cup"), Official Dj of the Sabor Latino school parties, Official Dj of the 3 Lion's Salsa Congress in Geneva, Dj at the "XS Salsa Congress 2007" in Bern, Dj El Pirata also mixes once a month at Salsa Virus Dance Studio, where he transforms the dance-floor into Malecón!!! Dj El Pirata will be here again at the Festival to get you flying on Cuban music!! y como dice Pupy : y si no se te da…Tranquilo que yo controlo !!!
	Dj Sam (France) CONFIRMED Biography to come
	Dj Giovanna (Switzerland) CONFIRMED Dj Giovanna is one of the rare woman who fights for her rightful place in the Latin scene of Switzerland. She started her Dj career in Geneva in 1999. Today, she continues to expand into the various events that link her to salsa. Her passion for music and for the history of salsa sees that she is proficient an any type of party. She always says: "La música, eso es mi vida".