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Albert Torres

Having established a strong presence for producing and promoting International Latin Entertainment events and concerts, Albert Torres has garnered an esteemed reputation within the entertainment industry as the Bill Graham of Latin Entertainment. Constantly looking to break new ground and markets, Torres was the first promoter to risk controversy and finances by bringing music artists from Cuba such as Salsa sensation group Los Van Van to the United States for their very first show. Since then, Los Van Van has received major media awareness with prestigious publications such as Los Angeles Times, New York Times, among others and including the most coveted music honor, a Grammy and Latin Grammy nomination. Torres’s passion and promotional skills has played a key role in the U.S. Latin Entertainment explosion.

Currently, Albert Torres and his company Albert Torres Productions, Inc are in preparations to present the 9th Annual Salsa Congress again in Los Angeles. Torres has appropriately entitled the Salsa Congress “Creating Unity Through Salsa.” Participants from all over the world attend this highly profiled four-day event of workshops, music and Salsa dancing. Torres’ company has taken pride in producing the most successful Salsa Congress worldwide.

As Los Angeles’ top Latin music promoter, Albert has brought to the city such important artists as the legendary Cuban bands Los Van Van, NG La Banda, Orchestra Aragon, and Fania, as well as Grammy award-winners Eddie Palmieri and Larry Harlow and The Latin Legends. Albert produced the first three El Dia de San Juan Festivals, opening the Ford Theater’s Summer Nights Season and performing himself to rave reviews from such industry benchmarks as The Hollywood Reporter.

Considered by his peers to also be a dance historian, Albert has dedicated his life to the celebration and performance of Latin and Afro-Caribbean music and dance. Albert regularly devotes his time and efforts to arts education programs including Share the World, L.A. Salsa Kids, Childrens Life Saving Foundation, and The Wellness Community.

As a dance agent and a consultant-in-choreography to over 100 adult and child professional and amateur dancers, Albert has worked on prestigious national commercial campaigns for Coca Cola and Miller Brewing and produced special events for Macy’s and The Getty Museum.

With the continued success of Albert Torres Productions, Inc, Albert’s dream of bringing the best of salsa music to the community of Los Angeles has become a reality.

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