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“Verano Alternativo” Showcased a Hot Summer Lineup for Latin Alternative Music in NYC

by Quiara Capellan July 19, 2018
by Quiara Capellan July 19, 2018 0 comments
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Last Tuesday, “Verano Alteranativo”, BMI’s co-sponsored Latin American Music Conference was held at DROM in the East Village.

The artist line-up had a wide range of music genres including rock, pop, folk, jazz and more. The audience gravitated to the stage to experience the tunes and great energy coming from the performers that graced the stage.

Maréh kicked off the night with his pop ballads, giving the audience a sincere acoustic performance with some conversation in between songs. He was then followed by Cheryl Rivera, who was fully backed by a full band. Her performance drew the audience’s attention to her folk songs as she danced along to her songs in proper bohemian attire. Mitre then graced the stage with their amazing Latin Rock, the duo coexisted on stage and provided eclectic sound. Up next was Mirella Cesa who delivered Latin pop sounds with GRAMMY nominee Mr. Pauer right by her side with drum skills that made the audience feel their presence in the room. Vivanativa, the Puerto Rican Band closed out the show with a killer Latin rock set, the guitarist, and bassist backing up vocalist with amazing sounds.

If you haven’t heard of any of these amazing talents yet, be sure to check them out and add them to your summer playlist. Your ears will thank you.

Vivanativa performing at BMI’s Verano Alternativo at DROM in NYC July 10, 2018. Photo by Cesar Calderón/BMI
Vivanativa brought the house down at BMI’s Verano Alternativo at DROM in NYC July 10, 2018. Photo by Cesar Calderón/BMI
BMI’s Mary Russe, Mr. Pauer, Mirella Cesa and BMI’s Joey Mercado at Verano Alternativo at DROM in NYC July 10, 2018. Photo by Cesar Calderón/BMI
MITRE performing during BMI’s Verano Alternativo at DROM in NYC July 10, 2018. Photo by Cesar Calderón/BMI
Mr. Pauer and Mirella Cesa show that they LOVE MUSIC at BMI’s Verano Alternativo in NYC July 10, 2018. Photo by Cesar Calderón/BMI
MITRE giving energetic performance during BMI’s Verano Alternativo at DROM in NYC July 10, 2018. Photo by Cesar Calderón/BMI
Luis Mitre and Andie Sandoval of MITRE pose before their performance at BMI’s Verano Alternativo at DROM in NYC July 10, 2018. Photo by Cesar Calderón/BMI
Maréh, BMI’s Mary Russe, Juan Cristobal Losada (aka Mr. Sonic) and BMI’s Joey Mercado at Verano Alternativo in NYC July 10, 2018. Photo by Cesar Calderón/BMI
BMI’s Mary Russe and Joey Mercado pose with their #BMIFAMILY MITRE before their performance at Drom in NYC for Verano Alternativo. Photo by Cesar Calderón/BMI
Cheryl Rivera at BMI’s Verano Alternativo at DROM in NYC July 10, 2018. Photo by Cesar Calderón/BMI
BMI’s Mary Russe and Joey Mercado pose with Cheryl Rivera before her performance at DROM in NYC July 10, 2018. Photo by Cesar Calderón/BMI
BMI’s Mary Russe and Joey Mercado with members of MITRE before their performance at Verano Alternativo. Photo by Cesar Calderón/BMI
Cheryl Rivera performing at BMI’s Verano Alternativo at DROM in NYC July 10, 2018. Photo by Cesar Calderón/BMI
Maréh’s acoustic performance kicked off BMI’s Verano Alternativo at DROM in NYC July 10, 2018. Photo by Cesar Calderón/BMI
BMI Singer/songwriter Mirella Cesa at Verano Alternativo at DROM in NYC July 10, 2018. Photo by Cesar Calderón/BMI
Javier Hiram Gomez and Nabeel Abdulrahman of Vivanativa pose with BMI’s Mary Russe and Joey Mercado before their explosive set at Verano Alternativo at DROM in NYC July 10, 2018. Photo by Cesar Calderón/BMI
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