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Isla de Salsa 2013

START: Aug 24, 2013 END: Aug 25, 2013

It’s that time of year again! Stir yourself into the mix of Isla de Salsa, the 17th annual festival that is so packed with talented performers walls cannot contain it! Meet us at Seaside Momochi, Jihyo-hama the weekend of August 24th and 25th as musicians, dancers and performers from around the world splash onto the beachside stage.

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This year’s theme is “World Beat”, with a stunning line up of international acts from Cuba, Brazil, Ethiopia, France and Japan. Infectious rhythms, irresistible sounds and astounding performances will saturate the scene with joy and energy. Join in the fun on the special dance floor or under cooling sprinklers and shaded areas or among the food stalls and seep into two days of wonder. Add your pinch of spice to the “sauce” of Isla de Salsa for a truly borderless event of boundless fun.

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Isla de Salsa 2013 Line-up
HAVANA D’PRIMERA (Salsa, Timba | Cuba)
Founded in 2008, this salsa orchestra led by Alexander Abreu consists of the most significant artists of today’s Cuban music scene. Take a first class musical trip to Havana and discover how Alexander Abreu is redefining Cuban Salsa! First ever shows in Japan!

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PLUS!
• Skoop On Somebody (R&B | Japan)
• Paula Lima (Samba, Fank, Soul | Brazil)
• PE’Z (JAZZ | Tokyo)
• → Pia-no-jaC ← (Hybrid Instrumental | Tokyo)
• EDDY-K’| (Reggaeton, Rap, Hiphop | Miami)
• uKanDanZ (Ethiopian crunch music | Ethiopia)

…and many, many more great acts to keep you dancing!

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Tickets
Advance Tickets: Adult One Day: ¥4,500, Adult Two Days: ¥7,800
* Under 15 years – free!
* 50% discount (1 day adv. ticket only) for students (high school, university), seniors (over 65years), and disabled persons.
* 2-for-1 discount for married couples. (only 100 pairs, available online only)

Tickets on Sale Now! (June~)
Ticket Pia: P-Code: 200-746
Lawson Ticket: L-Code: 86775
e- plus (Family Mart): http://eplus.jp
NPO Tiempo Iberoamericano: * Advanced tickets for T.I. members are sold at Tiempo Iberoamericano.

SOLD OUT! ISLA DE SALSA 1/2 PRICE FOR FOREIGNERS
In celebration of 17 years of one of Fukuoka’s biggest and best summer festivals Fukuoka Now is offering our international readers a very special deal on tickets to the 17th annual “Isla de Salsa” music festival. Tickets through us are 1/2 price! Just ¥2,250 each! Hurry and grab yours now – quantities are limited!

Edit (8/22) Sorry, this year’s discount tickets are SOLD OUT!

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www.isla-de-salsa.jp/

Isla de Salsa 2013
Seaside Momochi, Jigyo-hama
8/24 (Sat.) ~ 25 (Sun.) Open: 12:30 / Start 13:00

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Isla de Salsa is held at Seaside Momochi, Jigyo-hama in Fukuoka.

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>>>Official website (Japanese/English/Spanish): www.isla-de-salsa.jp/ <<<

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Published: Jun 12, 2013 / Last Updated: Apr 1, 2016

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