Welcome to Edwin Rivera’s blog page, the official source for pics, videos and updates.

“My dreams use to feel so far away…..and now their finally here to stay….”
Very thankful to be doing what I love to do. You will all watch and hear it soon……

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Take a listen to this song i’m featured on by grammy nominated song writer and producer, “Marlow Rosado” and his band “La Riquena”. “Fuego A La Jicotea” (Percussion MIx) Featuring, Tito Puente Jr and myself; Edwin Rivera. From his upcoming album, “Retro”. It was a great honor to be featured on a song with such incredible musicians. Thank you Jorge Gateno & Marlow Rosado for making this all possible. Take a listen to the percussion solos by myself & Tito Puente Jr. Tito Puente Jr, nothing but magic since you and i have met my friend.

Escucha esta canción de un artista nominado por los premios grammy. “Marlow Rosado” y su orquesta “La Riquena”. “Fuego A La Jicotea” (percusión Mix). Con Tito Puente Jr y Yo; Edwin Rivera. De su próximo disco, “Retro”. Fue un gran honor en ser parte de esta canción con estos músicos increíbles. Gracias a Jorge Gateno y Marlow Rosado por hacer esto posible. Toma un escucha a los solos de percusión por mí mismo y Tito Puente Jr.

Celebrating three kings day with my family in Puerto Rico, which also happens to be my uncle Raymonds birthday. I gave a special gift to my uncle, and that was telling my family a really funny story about my uncle during his visit to Philadelphia for one of my performances.

Celebrando el Día de Reyes con mi familia en Puerto Rico, que también fue el cumpleaño de mi tío Raymond. Le di un regalo especial a mi tío. Le estaba diciendo a mi familia una historia muy divertida de mi tío durante su visita a Philadelphia para una de mis actuaciones.

After months & months of negotiations I am proud to announce that the 7th annual international children teen salsa congress will be held in the beautiful island of Puerto Rico!! Mark these dates on your calendar: June 29th-July 2nd 2012 at the Condado Plaza Hotel and Casino in San Juan, Puerto Rico. This will be the biggest youth salsa congress that the world has seen. Puerto Rico, are you ready??? I want to take the time out and thank Eli Irizarry for all his support and opening the doors for 7th annual international children teen salsa congress. Thank you for always watching over me David Melendez. Updates coming soon.
www.childrenteensalsacongress.com

Después de meses y meses de negociaciones, me siento muy orgulloso de anunciar que el 7 ª anual CONGRESO MUNDIAL DE NIÑOS EN SALSA se llevará a la hermosa isla del encanto, “Puerto Rico”. Marque estas fechas en su calendario: 29 junio a 2 julio, 2012 en el Hotel Condado Plaza y Casino en San Juan, Puerto Rico. Este será el mayor congreso de salsa de jóvenes en el mundo. Puerto Rico, ¿están listo?? Quiero tomar el tiempo y dar las gracias a Eli Irizarry por todo su apoyo y abrir las puertas para la 7 ª CONGRESO MUNDIAL DE NIÑOS EN SALSA.
Gracias por estar siempre mirando me del cielo David Meléndez.
Mas información pronto! www.childrenteensalsacongress.com

Jamming with my father & uncles on new years day 2012 boriqua style!! We call this, ” La Parranda Rivera”. There’s nothing like being with family and bringing in the new year with some puerto rican culture. Vaya papi en los timbales!! So blessed to always come back home this Happy new year!!

P.S This band ONLY plays together once a year so get your tickets early for the next one LOL!!

Tocando con mi padre y mis tíos en el día de año nuevo 2012. Estilo boriqua! Se formo “La Parranda Rivera”. No hay nada como estar con la familia y traer el nuevo año con un poco de cultura de Puerto Rico. Vaya papi, en los timbales! Muy afortunada de venir cada año a mi casa en nueva york y celebrar con mi familia Feliz año nuevo y los quiero a todos

PD: Esta banda sólo tocan juntos una vez al fin del año. Compren sus entradas con anticipación para el próximo, jajajajaja!

Check out one of my latest performances at the 2011 Texas Salsa congress. Theres something about the Texas salsa congress that always brings out the best of me. One of my favorite performances of the 2011, “Rocking to the beat” collaboration with my good friend and partner Lano Medina. Hope you like

Una de mis últimas actuaciones en el Texas Salsa Congress 2011. Hay algo sobre el congreso de Texas salsa que siempre saca lo mejor de mí. Uno de mis actuaciones favoritas del 2011, “Rocking al ritmo” colaboración con mi buen amigo y socio Lano Medina. Espero que los gusten

The Biggest Salsa & Bachata Cruise in the World!

www.Aventuradancecruise.com Head Judge at the 2011 Philadelphia World Latin Dance Cup. I’ll also be performing

www.phillyworldlatindance.com

Just getting back from Gapa (Garmisch Partenkirchen) Germany and it was AWESOME!! Gapa is located in the south of Germany and it is a great place to visit. It’s a pretty cool and hip town with a flair of old fashion architectural buildings. From the top of the mountains, to the bottom of the rivers, Gapa Germany is one beautiful place.
I was in Gapa Germany performing and teaching at the first ever salsa & bachata festival presented by Salsa Love. I want to take the time to thank Marcelo & Christine and the entire Salsa Love organization for putting together such a wonderful event. The 2011 Salsa Love Festival in Gapa Germany was great and i’m so sad it’s all over. Workshops were so packed and the shows were awesome. Can’t wait to work with this organization again. I also want to gave a special special thank you to my amazing friend Ulrike Pittroff who also made this trip an unforgettable one for me. I am very lucky and blessed to have someone like you as my friend. You were one of the reasons on why i had such a great time in Gapa. Big shout out to amicitia dancer and my friend Micheal Willinger. It was great seeing you in Gapa.
My album ‎”Soul of a Dancer” sold out at the 2011 Salsa Love Salsa & Bachata Festival. A year & a half after is release and my Album, “Soul of A Dancer” is still selling out all across the world. Thank you Gapa Germany for your incredible support towards my music. Can’t wait to finish up the new album. So I am just getting back home from Gapa, Germany and boy was it fun. Germany I will miss you but i’ll see you again in Frankfurt, Jan 2012.

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