"We are cultural and musical preservationists. We bring people together to honor our roots and pay homage to our ancestors through music, drum and dance. ¡WEPA! provides a foundation and shrine to experience the true meaning of tradition, joy and freedom." - Joann Jimenez & Antonio Ocasio (WEPA NYC)

This celebration is based on Joann and Antonio's Afro-Latino roots, creating that "the way it was on the block” vibe they experienced growing up as New York Latinos (Neoyorquinos). 

Their soundscape incorporates the wide range of their culture’s musical wealth, blending Afro-Cuban, Latino Tribal, Orisha chants and straight up percussive rhythms mixed in with old salsa classics and other lovely sounds that live inside them… house music.

They pay homage to the music that influenced them as youngsters, and celebrates the newer music that echoes it.   They incorporate the 'escuela vieja' traditions of a cigar roller, congas, domino table, pasteles, etc.  They carefully select and display a visceral experience including video clips of children playing under a ‘johnny pump’ on those hot summer nights, famous Latino musician jam sessions, and dance rituals of our ancestors.

Their interactive clothesline strung from the ceiling, live percussionists and all that Latino flavor invite your presence. Let us dance, laugh and drink the night away, the way it used to and ought to be!

Joann Jimenez presents...

¡WEPA!
The Original Home of
Afro-House + Latin Soul

Resident DJ / Producer:
Antonio Ocasio (Tribal Winds)


http://www.wepanyc.com/
http://www.youtube.com/wepanyc
http://www.soundcloudnyc.com/wepanyc

For bookings, contact Joann Jimenez: muzikbutrfly@gmail.com

Born by a Navajo Mother of 3, Raised In & all over the 213, 626, 310, etc.. (Los Angeles, CA.) Changing Schools every other year while growing up. I made many friends but, Sadly I wasn't around long enough to make a long lasting impression. Until the 7th Grade, when I was 1st Intro'd to the Dj world by a friend. I started with the House Party scene few years later in the LA, SFV, SGV, & Whittier Battling. (A shout out to the Homies @ Latin Society ;)) I've gone by different DJ names over the many years.(1988-2009) Playing House, Tekno, Trance, Hip Hop, Underground & Real Old School…..  I've Hopped from State to State in the U.S. from 1993 - 2009, Dj'ing from Rosarito to Cancun, New York City to Boston, Japan to Isreal… & From Radio Stations from the East to the West…  But I always loved the Westside the best because It's the Best! 
    Finally Settled Down in the 623. (Sounds likes a Cali Area Code? lol) But It's Phoenix, Arizona Yo! I hang my cap here now. I Remix songs for different Dj services & Record mixes for Fun on my down time. I'm out of the Dj Game & I'm more Focused on Family Life now… Much Love & Respect to all of you Dj's still Rocin the 1's & 2's. 

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