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CANDELA has
two related meanings in Spanish, candle and fire.
In the
old days drummers would light a small fire to heat up
and tune their drums.
"Darle Candela al tambor"
("Set
the drums on fire").
is a nine piece Salsa Band, based in the San
Francisco Bay Area since 1987, and is composed of piano,
bass, three trombones, conga drums, bongo drums,
timbales and vocalists.
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Smaller versions of the band are also available upon
request!
has built their 20 year reputation around Edgardo’s
impressive skills as a conga drummer and lead singer
simultaneously -which is a show in itself-, the pristine
vocals of Sandy, the incomparable tight
rhythm-piano-bass section of Eric, Omar, Bob and David,
and the most powerful trombone playing in the area by
Jeff, Marty, and John. Regardless of all that, the Band
truly focuses on pleasing the
audiences dancing needs.
's
varied repertoire explores a wide array of Latin
rhythms including Son, Bolero, Mambo, Cha-cha-chá, Merengue, Cumbia and the more contemporary Cuban Timba,
combined with a touch of Jazz, which makes the band
enjoyable for dancers as well as listeners.
Besides Edgardo’s
great original songs, the band plays a combination of
danceable arrangements by composers as Rubén Blades,
Ray Barreto, Eddie Palmieri, La India, Pete “El Conde”
Rodriguez, Oscar D’Leon, Guaco, Los Van Van and
Isaac Delgado. They are as well versatile in
playing instrumental background Latin Jazz.
In 1990,
recorded their first album entitled "Ilusiones,"
released by the Orfeo label in Uruguay, where the band
leader was born.
The
second
CD,
"Madre
Rumba, Padre Son" for "Pan Caliente Records"
was released in the USA in the year 2000.
has performed at the Benny Moré Salsa Festival (Havana,
Cuba), Budweiser Fest (Guam), Festival at the Lake, San
Jose Jazz Festival, San Francisco Carnival, San
Francisco Jazz Festival (Embarcadero Series),Fillmore
Street Fair, Jazz in the City Summer Series, City
Celebration Summer Series, Yerba Buena Center for the
Arts, live on Fog City Radio and at numerous Bay Area
clubs including Yoshi's, Kimbal's East, Down Low
(formerly Mr E's), Café Cocomo, Club Montero’s, El Río,
Jelly’s, Ruby Sky, Cocoanut Grove and Fuel 44 among many
others.
's
music can be heard on local radio stations KCSM, KPOO,
KPFA and KUOP (NPR). CANDELA has appeared on "EL
Amanecer" on TV channel 44 KBHK San Francisco. Their
video clip "Salsa from San Francisco", featuring three
songs from the album "Ilusiones" has been shown on South
American Television. CANDELA has shared billing with the
late Salsa star Hector Lavoe, Roberto Roena and his
Apollo Sound (Puerto Rico), Isaac Delgado, and "Paulito
FG y su Elite" (Cuba).
From a continuous sharing of experiences and knowledge
among it's members,
has become one of the most renowned Salsa bands in
California.
For more information call 510/336-7051 or e-mail Edgardo
Cambón at edgardo@slip.net.
What others have said
" Candela and their new CD, Madre Rumba, Padre Son,
proves that Latin Music continues to cook!!
Examiner Magazine.
San Francisco
"Original songs and a potent musical cast has garnered
"Edgardo & Candela"
a great reputation"
Critics Choice.
Express Billboard.
Oakland.
"Blessed with a clear tenor voice sometimes compared to
that of Rubén Blades, Edgardo delivers an outstanding
vocal performance"
The best of the Bay.
Bay Guardian.
San Francisco.
"Salsa with an Afro-Cuban, Puerto Rican and New Yorkan
flavor, all in one Band!!"
Good Times.
Santa Cruz.
“ Led confidently by Edgardo Cambón, CANDELA is truly
one of the San Francisco / Bay Area's musical
treasures."
Rebeca Mauleón Santana
Pianist, composer, author of "The Salsa Guide
Book for Piano and Ensemble"
San Francisco
"Edgardo puts on quite a show singing 'inspiraciones'
with superb tonality and never loosing his 'tumbao' on
the congas"
Jessie "Chuy" Varela
Program Director of KCSM, Latin Beat Magazine Writer
San Francisco
"Under the direction of multitalented
"sonero-percussionist" Edgardo Cambón, CANDELA has
earned a well deserved niche in the hearts of San
Francisco's dance public. Their great trombone sound
also gives them a unique voice in the tradition of Mon
Rivera, Willie Colón and Eddie Palmieri. Que viva la
musica!"
John Santos
Percussionist, Ethnomusicologist, Machete Ensemble, San
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