Great bands but terrible Sound System
by Luhachi on 11/14/23Spotlight 29 Casino - CoachellaThe place was ok. The Sonoras did their best . The only complaint is the Sound system of that venue. Need improvement.
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United States
- No date yetHidalgo, TXPayne ArenaLa Unica E Intl Sonora Santanera y La Orig Sonora de Charlie AlvarezPostponed
- 11/17/25Monday 08:00 PMEl Paso, TXThe Plaza Theatre Performing Arts CenterLa Unica E Intl Sonora Santanera y La Orig Sonora de Charlie AlvarezCancelled
International
- 6/16/24Sunday 08:30 PMMilano, ITTicketmaster Arena (c\o Acquatica Park)LATIN BROTHERS & SONORA DINAMITA - MILANO LATIN FESTIVAL
Venue
Ticketmaster Arena (c\o Acquatica Park)
About
La Sonora Dinamita In Concert
Internationally renowned cumbia legends La Sonora Dinamita (The Dynamite Sound) returned to their roots in 2016 with âJunto por la Sonora' (Together for the Sound). The album nodded to the Colombian band's origins by featuring vocalist Daniela ArgaĂn, daughter of founding bandleader Lucho ArgaĂn, and renewed La Sonora's long history with Mexico by featuring nearly two dozen guest artists from that country.
La Sonora Dinamita's long cumbia journey began in Cartagena in 1960, when the Discos Fuentes label launched the mĂşsica tropical institution under ArgaĂn's direction. When the group's blend of salsa and cumbia failed to take off, it was reformed in 1975 under the leadership of Discos Fuentes artistic director Julio Ernesto Estrada "Fruko" RincĂłn.Â
Fruko quickened the beat and finessed Sonora's walking bass lines, sparkling electric piano, and unison horn parts into a matchless hit machine. The reborn group recorded its first album, âLa Fulminante' (Devastation) in Mexico, and its success launched a wave of cumbia madness across Latin America.
Fruko's cumbia innovation continued in 1981 with the addition of MĂŠlida YarĂĄ Yanguma â aka La India MeliyarĂĄ â to La Sonora's lineup. She was the first of many female performers â including Lucha LĂłpez, Vilma DĂaz, and cumbia "goddess" Margarita Vargas â who were nurtured by the ensemble and who later enjoyed brilliant solo careers.Â
La Sonora cemented its reputation throughout the '80s and '90s with hits that included "Amor de Mis Amores" (Love of My Loves), "EscĂĄndola" (Scandal), "A Mover la Colita" (Move Your Ass), and "Mi Cucu," a million-selling remake of Sidney Simien's crossover zydeco smash, "My Toot Toot." Albums like âĂxitos Tropicosos' (Tropical Hits) and â32 CaĂąonazos' (32 Greatest Hits) collected the best of their cumbia.
In 2016, the estate of La Sonora Dinamita founder Luis Guillermo PĂŠrez CedrĂłn legally reestablished his ownership despite counterfeit combos exploiting the group's name. Anyone needing proof of La Sonora's authenticity today, however, need look no further than âJuntos por la Sonora,' a 22-track collection of La Sonora hits and traditional cumbias accompanied by as many stars of Mexican music. Some of these â including Dr. Shenka, Pablo Montero, Coque MuĂąiz, and Mariana Seoane â also have been joining La Sonora Dinamita onstage.
Rating: 3 out of 5 Rating: 5 out of 5 AMAZING
by CINTHIA đ on 5/10/23Rialto Theatre-Tucson - TucsonOne bad thing is that every venue isnt big enough for this amazing band. Honestly 100/10.
Rating: 5 out of 5 It was outstanding
by Mary on 7/13/22The Observatory North Park - San DiegoWe have a great night dancing with this colombian band
Rating: 3 out of 5 The concert was great
by Fm on 7/12/22The Observatory North Park - San DiegoThe concert vibe was great and good crowd. The only negative was the venue in todays COVID times there should have been much better ventilation of the venue. It was hot and very crowded if the venueâs ventilation is bad there should have had much less people present.
Rating: 5 out of 5 So fun! So nostaligic!
by Iris on 7/12/22The Observatory North Park - San DiegoI had a blast at the Sonora Dinamita concert! Great cumbia performance and the best hits! I danced the whole time! The opening band, Las Chikas, who performed salsa music hits were fantastic, too!
Rating: 4 out of 5 Fun times!
by NatKat on 7/12/22The Observatory North Park - San DiegoSeeing The Sonora Dinamita at the Observatory was a lot of fun! The crowd was very I to the music and everyone was having a good time. I liked how there was convenient parking literally across the street in a parking structure and it was included in my ticket admission. The only negative is that the venue itself inside was so hot, there was no AC in there so it did make the experience a bit uncomfortable.
Rating: 5 out of 5 Beautiful show
by D on 7/12/22The Observatory North Park - San DiegoWonderful songs all night i had so much fun dancing to the music
Rating: 3 out of 5 Main event was too short!
by Angel on 7/12/22The Observatory North Park - San DiegoVenue was great the line to get in was moving quickly. However, the tickets indicated the start time was at 7pm and the Sonora didnât start to play till almost 10pm and only for an hour.
Rating: 5 out of 5 Great
by Cindy on 7/12/22The Observatory North Park - San DiegoI love la Sonora Dinamita! They are amazing. Such great show!
Rating: 5 out of 5 Such a fun night, amazing music, great local venue!
by S. F. on 7/11/22Riverside Municipal Auditorium - RiversideLoved dancing the night away to such an amazing band and a wonderful venue locally in Riverside. Las Chikas and Sonora Dinamita were amazing!