19 Apr OSCAR D’ LEÓN made The Conga Room resonate to the sounds of Salsa in a SOLD OUT Concert
Music Stars Cristian Castro and will.i.am. (The Black Eyed Peas) enjoyed the party
Los Angeles (April 19, 2011) Los Angeles felt the vibrant energy of the sounds of Tropical Salsa from one of the legends of the genre. Oscar D’ Leon also known as ‘El Leon De La Salsa’ (Salsa’s Lion) caused euphoria in a SOLD OUT concert at The Conga Room.
The amazing voice of the Venezuelan star ushered the spring heat to Southern California, verifying that Oscar D’ Leon lives for music. The singer presented his musical repertoire, a show that lasted over two hours and included the iconic songs “Que Bueno Baila Usted,†“Yo quiero que tu vuelvas a mi,†“Detalles,†“Oye Como Va,†“En Mi Viejo San Juan,†“Somos Novios†(his version “La Bemba Colorada,†a tribute to the beloved musical legend Celia Cruz), also his interpretation “El Rey†conserving the original ranchero style, “Ven Morena,†“Sigue Camino,†his personal pledge “Lloraras,†and many more well-known tunes that his fans sang along to in a dance floor full of celebration.
Oscar D’ Leon was unstoppable with no down time to breathe between songs, powering through uniting body and dance as one and demonstrating his singularity and sympathy, even sharing on occasion the dance floor with his public.
Before the concert ended, Oscar D’ Leon expressed his love for his audience, saying, “I don’t want to leave yet!†and offering a performance to the great Mexican singer Cristian Castro, who was front and center at this legendary concert.
Another fan, Black Eyed Peas’ will i am, was also in attendance, celebrating the rhythms of the Caribbean.
This Tropical night had two special guests with the great Mexican singer Cristian Castro and the interpreter of Black Eye Peas and Conga Room partner will.i.am, who had the time of his life witnessing a great performance by a great Latin singer.
Upcoming concerts at The Conga Room: April 28 Orquesta Guayacán, May19 Elvis Crespo, May 21 Les Nubians, July 14 Aterciopelados more to be confirmed.
Photos: Eddie Sakaki & manganzon.com
About the Conga Room
The world famous Conga Room is a nightclub and concert venue located at L.A. LIVE, the downtown entertainment district across from Staples Center and the Nokia Theatre. Since opening in 2008, The Conga Room has been the hub for industry after-parties and high-profile events such as the ESPYS, the People’s Choice Awards, American Music Awards and numerous NBA parties. Our stage has welcomed historic performances, including the Gypsy Kings, Alejandro Fernandez, Black Eyed Peas, Prince and hosts a weekly R&B industry night called Foxxhole Live with GRAMMY winner Jamie Foxx. The Conga Room is co-owned by will.i.am, Jimmy Smits, Jennifer Lopez, Paul Rodriguez, Sheila E., Amaury Nolasco, and NBA players Baron Davis and Trevor Ariza.
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