Every now and then, an artist emerges that stops the world in its tracks. ELFIGO is that rare phenomenon. At just 14 years old, the Belgian-French wunderkind has been turning heads and revolutionising music mashups with a talent that belies his years.  

Beginning his DJ journey at the tender age of 8, the young prodigy has honed skills that rival seasoned pros, blending tracks with an innate mastery that few can match. Drawing on the diverse blend of house, electro, funk, hip-hop and jazz on which he was raised, the burgeoning producer has become renowned for his genre-bending sets sees him effortlessly weave music from the 80s, 90s and 00s with contemporary tech house and mainstream beats.

In 2023, ELFIGO achieved what many could only dream of – an invitation to perform at Tomorrowland, making him one of the youngest DJs to achieve such a feat. Fast forward a year, and the rising star has a return to the iconic festival, as well as a select number of TV, radio, club and festival appearances, across Europe under his belt. 

With a social media presence of over two millions, and rapidly rising, the online sensation regularly takes to the internet to share his instinctive mixing and unforgettable mashups to his dedicated global fanbase, proving he’s not just a young talent – he’s a force to be reckoned with. 

Making waves amongst tastemakers, and peers alike, whilst it’s tempting to compare to him to those who came before, ELFIGO’s passion, dedication and intuitive approach to music put him in a league of his own.

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DJ El Niño, affectionately known as "El Niño," is a DJ like no other, not only because of his unique skills and trajectory but also because of his tremendous knowledge of the world's music catalog. He was raised in the Bronx by his parents, from the Dominican Republic, a country known for its cultural foothold of hot Latin sounds. El Niño discovered his love and connection with music at a very early age. His vast exposure to different genres and sounds allowed him to embrace other cultures, which was instrumental in harvesting an eclectic source of influences. Alongside musicianship, El Niño's positive attitude and resilience have led him to perform at some of the world's top venues. He continues to innovate and maintain an impeccable reputation delivering timeless performances at renowned venues such as Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods Casinos in the US and Estadio Pascual Guerrero in Colombia, Where he performed for crowds in excess of 50,000.

As the music industry continues to evolve and Latin urban music continues to overtake the throne as the number one genre in the world, El Niño continues to cultivate the DJ culture by maintaining on course with his mission of creating memorable and epic moments via his music.

Singer, songwriter, jazz musician, lawyer, activist, and politician, Rubén Blades pioneered the crossover of Latin dance music into the Anglo-American popular mainstream. The Panamanian-born superstar brought lyrical sophistication, experimental tempos, and politically inspired Nuyorican poetry to the irresistibly rhythmic music, creating salsa that was as intelligent as it was danceable. Blades earned degrees in political science and law at the Universidad Nacional de Panama before moving to the U.S. in 1974 to begin his musical career. He started working in the New York City mailroom of legendary salsa label Fania Records, where his gift as a songwriter soon brought him to the attention of such superstars as Ray Barretto, Larry Harlow, and trombonist/bandleader Willie Colón, with whom he began collaborating.
1978 saw the release of Colón and Blades’ Siembra, which would go on to become the biggest-selling salsa album in history and bring Latin dance music to its widest audience to date.

In 1984, Blades signed with Elektra and assembled his own crack band that he dubbed alternatively “Seis del Solar” and “Son del Solar.” Their label debut, entitled Buscando América, saw Blades expanding his musical horizons to incorporate experimental textures and sociopolitical lyrical content. The following year, Escenas – featuring guest appearances from Linda Ronstadt and Joe Jackson – was honored with a “Best Tropical Latin Performance” Grammy – Blades’ first.

Nothing But The Truth, the first English-language album of Blades’ long career, arrived in 1988. The acclaimed recording featured contributions from three of Blades’ biggest fans in Lou Reed, Elvis Costello, and Sting. Blades’ final Elektra release was 1990’s powerfully funky Rubén Blades Y Son del Solar…Live!

Blades has also pursued a remarkable range of other activities. He has acted in a number of films, including his breakthrough performance in 1985’s Crossover Dreams – which he co-wrote. In 1997, he made his Broadway debut, starring with Marc Anthony in Paul Simon and Derek Walcott’s The Capeman.

Long active in Panamanian politics, Blades put his artistic career on hold in 2004 to serve a five-year appointment as Panama’s Minister of Tourism. Upon the completion of his service, he returned to music in a big way by reuniting Seis del Solar to embark on a major tour of the Americas in celebration of the 25th anniversary of their now-classic Elektra debut, Buscando América.

Este pequeño lugar se creo con la intención de dar a conocer y compartir conceptos musicales e información sobre artistas y su música. Creado para que personas amantes del genero conozcan y adquieran los Cds originales. Esta pagina no apoya la piratería, y lo único que busca es difundir la cultura salsera. Se fue creando a través de información obtenida en otros blogs, en páginas diversas y de los aportes propios, con objeto de COMPARTIR esta maravilla de música. Se trata de dar información de los discos, su contenido, sus autores y su portada,. Muchas informaciones las he obtenido por el lector de noticias y desconozco su procedencia. En ningún momento me he planteado robar el trabajo de los demás, solamente de compartir lo que hay. Si hay discos de otros blogs procuro poner la procedencia, así como la de gente que se ha tomado la molestia de enviarme, canción a canción, por e-mail, para postear un disco. Si alguien cree que se le ha robado de su blog le pido disculpas y, trato de poner y agradecer la procedencia. Por mi parte no me importa ver discos posteados por mí en otros paginas Lo que hago es compartir, DEDICADO PARA JOAQUIN & ANDREA.. ALGÚN DÍA CUANDO ENTREN A ESCUCHAR BUENA SALSA SABRÁN QUIEN FUE SU PADRE :)

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