Free Summer Concert, “Descarga”, to Showcase Eclectic Line-up of Latin Musical Talent

Written by Hilda Gabriela Wednesday, 01 July 2009 10:14

This summer, you can discharge all of your penny-pinching stresses at the upcoming “Descarga”, a free concert event series that takes place every Sunday beginning July 12. Telemundo and Mun2, in collaboration with Citywalk at Universal Studios, are presenting the weekly musical events in support of musical talent and in support of your wallet.

“We stand by our firm belief of providing quality entertainment at these top-notch events, especially during these challenging economic times,” states Jose Valle, President and General Manager of KVEA Telemundo Los Angeles. The July 12th kick-off marks the third year for the musical event, that this time around counts with the scheduled performances of some of the Latin alternative community’s emerging talent. Indie pop band Soy Disco, who is currently competing to play two concerts with rock icon, Beto Cuevas, has placed this musical event on their calendar as well. “We are very happy with the invitation and with the opportunity to promote our music to families who are not familiar with our music,” states the band. “It’s a great responsibility considering that Telemundo is such an important network that caters mostly to a different musical genre, and yet they are giving us this opportunity to promote ours.” Accompanying Soy Disco on stage as part of the event’s alternative night showcase are Monte Carlo 76, Santero and the Mucho Wednesday’s DJs.

Alex Pels, General Manager for mun2, believes that the event is “a true reflection of the cultural diversity that exists in Los Angeles" and that "Descarga offers fans and viewers an event that speaks to their cultural roots.” Combining their cultural roots with the alternative music set that is being presented by local L.A. talent, Descarga will also entertain the crowd with cumbia tunes, sonidero danceables, reggaeton beats, pop talent and regional Mexican favorites. Attendees will also be able to snag autographed posters by popular Spanish soap opera actors as well as get to know the popular Penelope Menchaca of the Telemundo dating games “12 Corazones”, Jessie Camacho, host of Telemundo’s “Descontrol” as well as mun2’s Yarel Ramos, Crash & Yasmin.

The summer event series will present a different showcase each Sunday evening from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. beginning Sunday, July 12th through Sunday, August 30th.

Descarga 2009 Line-up
July 12: La Internacional Sonora Show, Sonoclip
July 19: Shaila Durcal, Los Felinos de La Noche
July 26: Yolanda Pérez, Alex Alvarado
August 2: Monte Carlo 76, Santero, Soy Disco & Mucho Wednesdays DJs
August 9: Cesar Brizuela y Los Rams
August 16: Fanny Lu & Melissa, Su West Coast Swing, Denise Gonzalez
August 23: Grupo Naukalli, Grupo Nice, Son Del Sur
August 30: Flex, Banda Recoditos, El Güero y Su Banda Centenario

Hilda Gabriela
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