YIYO SARANTE & SERGIO VARGAS
CELEBRANDO EL DIA DE LAS MADRES DOMINICANAS
| When: | Sunday, May 26, 2024 6:30pm |
| Where: | United Palace 4140 Broadway, New York, NY 10033 |
| What: | Concert |
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Yiyo Sarante:
Latin pop and salsa sensation Yiyo Sarante ignited his musical journey as a percussionist, hailing from a musically inclined family in Bani, Dominican Republic. Transitioning from orchestras to resort performances, Yiyo's talent flourished, leading to his debut in 1999, covering classics like "Pirata" and "Maldita Primavera."
In 2010, he embarked on a solo career under his moniker, with his brother José Sarante as his producer. His rendition of "Maldita Primavera" gained regional acclaim, preceding his debut album "La Voz de la Salsa" in 2013. Yiyo's hit "Me Hubieras Dicho" soared to the Top 20 of Billboard's Tropical Airplay chart in 2019, solidifying his status as a Latin music powerhouse.
Sergio Vargas:
Sergio Vargasi is a Dominican singer and musician, famous for his romantic merengue and bachata. He first started singing in the late 1960s with the group 'Los Hijos del Rey' and released his first solo album in 1975. Vargas has collaborated with several popular artists over the years including Johnny Ventura, Raulin Rodriguez, and Grupo Mania. He has also performed with some of the biggest stars in Latin music, including Marc Anthony, Juan Luis Guerra, and Victor Manuel.
Vargas has won several awards throughout his career including two Latin Grammy Awards for Best Traditional Tropical Album in 2008 and Best Merengue/Bachata Album in 2011. He was also nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Tropical Latin Album in 2011.