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VERNY VARELA (ARRANGER, COMPOSER, SALSA SINGER)

Verny Varela is an arranger, composer, singer and flutist who holds a bachelor’s degree in music from the Universidad del Valle in Cali, Colombia. He was born in Cali and grew up in the "Barrio Obrero" where he started singing and playing with his father's band, "El Nuevo Son." In 1996 in Cali and in Tulua he sang with Ismael Miranda, Adalberto Santiago and Pete "El Conde" Rodríguez , members of the Fania All Stars. In 1997 Verny was the lead singer in the Gabino Pampini Band. Later, he went on tour in Europe and in the U.S. with Tito Gomez. Verny wrote and sang for Thievery Corporation in the albums "The Richest man in Babylon" and "The Cosmic Game". Also, he wrote and recorded on the Hip Hop CD "The 51st State." In New York in 2002 Verny sang on the 40th Anniversary CD of the outstanding charanga band, Orquesta Broadway. In 2004 Verny released his album " Amar de Nuevo" which got in the Latin Grammy list of the best tropical albums 2005. Songs like "Matilde" and "he vuelto amar" became hits in Cali Colombia. Also, this album got very good reviews in Italy and Germany,Now, Verny Varela is a student in the Jazz Studies Program at the University of the District of Columbia

VERNY VARELA - GRACIAS (2006)

Hot Salsa

Alex Estela Piano 4,5,6,7,8, 9
Ricardo Sabogal Piano 1,2,3,; bass
Juan Murillo Conga, timbal, bongo y guiro
Fredy Colorado Bombo, conga, cununo y guasa en 9
William Murcia Trumpet 1,2,
Javier Aponza Trumpet 3,4,5,6,7,8,9
Carlos Latoche Trombon 1,2,7,9
Andres Andrade Trombon 3,4,5,6,8
Jorge "Kini" Murillo Coros
Sandro Barragan Coros
Verny Varela Flute and lead vocal

Verny Varela is one reason that Washington DC is emerging as a world capitol of salsa. Coming off the international success of his debut disc Amar de Nuevo, his talent as a composer, arranger and performer of the highest order is evident on his latest release. Gracias, Verny's sophomore album, is a deeply personal artistic statement, combining spirituality, emotion, and political observation with the undeniable sound of Colombian salsa. The entire album is original, with all music and lyrics written by Verny. On the single "Pa'l mundo", he salutes his international fans by singing in English, French, Italian and even Japanese. "Yo soy Latino" tells the continuing story of the immigration and evolution of Latin people all over the world, in both English and Spanish. "El Soldado X" is a track of currulao, a 6/8 rhythm from the Pacific coast of Colombia, which tells the story of the human cost of war. Though the rhythm and the subjects of his songs may vary, they are held together by one thing: the deepest, most danceable old-school salsa swing, straight from Cali, Colombia. With help from Cali's top musicians including Ricardo Sabogal and Andres Viafara, Verny Varela's Gracias is a rare blend of artistry and dance-driven rhythm, and clearly one of the best salsa releases of 2006