Dimensión Latina
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The Dimensión Latina is one of the more famous and representative Salsa music and Latin band from Venezuela. It was founded on March 15, 1972 in Caracas, Venezuela, by six young musicians: Jose “Joseíto” Rodriguez (musical director and timbales player), pianist Jesus Narvaez, the trombonists César “Albóndiga” Monjes and José Antonio “Rojitas” Rojas, the congas player Elio Pacheco and a vocalist that would quickly become one of the more popular and influent singer and musician in the history of Latin music in the American continent: the singer and bass player Oscar D'León.
Two years after its foundation, the singer Wladimir Lozano joins the group. Bearer of a singularly sweet voice, and specialist in Boleros, Wladimir would form with Oscar D'León one of the most memorable duets in Latin music. The singers Argenis Carrullo, Rodrigo Mendoza and Andy Montañez were also notable members of Dimensión Latina.
In its long musical career, Dimensión Latina has earned numerous awards and trophies. Its fame and influence, characterized by the innovation and high quality of their powerful and ellaborate choruses and unique arrangements, very quickly handed over the Venezuelan border, with great success in its debut in New York in the 70’s and rapidly becoming one of the most popular salsa bands in Central and South America as well as in many cities in the United States and Europe.
Among the national and international awards that Dimensión Latina has received are: in Venezuela: Six (6) "MERIDIANO DE ORO", two (2) "GUAICAIPURO DE ORO", three (3) "MUSA DE ORIENTE", three (3) "MARA DE ORO" and one (1) "MARA DE PLATINO". In Colombia: two (2) "CONGO DE ORO". In Panamá: one (1) "BUHO DE ORO".
It is estimated that Dimensión Latina has sold about 30 million Discs, and counts more than 3000 live presentations during its long and productive history.
Sources
http://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_Dimensi%C3%B3n_Latina
http://www.ladimensionlatina.com/historia.htm