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Canadian multitalented artist Rosita Stone has great breaking news for her hometown, Toronto. She will be the opening act for Grammy, MTV and Billboard Award winner, Carlos Vives, on his September 2, 2005 mega concert at Rexall Centre, in Toronto during his visit for his worldwide tour "El rock de mi pueblo" (The rock of my people). She was carefully selected after her topping the video and radio charts in Latin America and even in Hispanic Toronto and some stints in mainstream radio in Toronto such as CBC Radio One and Aboriginal Voices Radio FM.
She has achieved two Top 5 Videos since her inception in the Colombian ranking, No. 2 with “Sangre y Agua”, No. 2 with ”Decide ya por fin”, surpassing even world superstars such as Shakira, Thalia, Luis Miguel, Paulina Rubio, Julio Iglesias, Marc Anthony, Chayanne, Backstreet Boys, among many others, and also entered the Top 50 with "Smile my way". She has been played and added to playlist in CBC Radio One, Aboriginal Radio FM and has been interviewed from Much More Music to TLN TV and City TV Bogotá, where she has had seven months on the video rankings, surpassed only by multi-Grammy, MTV and Billboard Award winner, Juanes. She will also be the opening act for him in his 60,000-people stadium concert in Santiago of Chile, next December.
The videos at City TV Bogotá are broadcasted worldwide by satellite and digital providers such as Adelphia, Cablevision, Comsat, Direct TV, Dish Latino, TV Colombia, City TV Bogotá, among others. On Saturday August 20, she will be interviewed live - worldwide broadcasting - at "Amor City Corazón" and she will introduce her third music video "Butterfly" co-produced with Canadian director Michael Iannuzzi to the international countdown. On Monday August 15, 2005, she will kick start her 2005 “Butterfly Tour”. Among her cross promotions and sponsors, she has had world famous motorcycle manufacturer Harley-Davidson, in Colombia.
Carlos Vives once again crowns himself as a favorite His latest single "Como Tú" debuted at #7 on Bilboard's Hot Latin Tracks Chart and went to the top 1, as well as his remixes done by world famous DJ Paul Oakenfold got a nomination for Billboard and MTV Awards.
The catchy music of Colombian sensation Carlos Vives is evocative and always welcome on all radio formats across the world. His return to the music scene with "Como Tu" is no exception. In its first week on the charts, the new single off the upcoming album, El Rock de mi Pueblo, debuted at the #7 slot on Billboard's Hot Latin Tracks Chart, #6 on the Latin Pop Airplay Chart and #3 on the Tropical Airplay chart, to go all the way to the top
"El Rock de mi Pueblo", was recorded August through December 2003 at "The Hit Factory" at Criteria Studios located in Miami Florida. Emilio Estefan Jr., Sebastian Krys, Andrés Castro and Carlos Vives himself, worked as producers on the new album. Manuel Riveira, took charge as the executive producer for the project.
"El Rock de mi Pueblo", contains a total of 12 new songs and consists of a fusion of sounds reminiscent to his prior works. Never the less, his authenticity as an artist is still intact. The flavor and cadence of these tracks create the greatest of his music.
Carlos has a fresh new look filled with vibrant energy. He worked hard to take on the role of producer for the album. "When I sing or compose, I do it from the very bottom of my heart," says Vives.
For tickets for Carlos Vives and Rosita Stone concert, please go to Ticketmaster website www.ticketmaster.ca or other by phone 416-870-8000 or at their many retail stores all Ontario and Canada.
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CONTACTS: JUAN CARLOS CORDERO Rosita Stone Manager Tel. 416-939-8729, 416-530-7838 Email: juancarlos@rositastone.com Website: www.rositastone.com
JORGE PEREZ Latin4U Executive Producer Tel. 416-654-9654 Email: jperez@latin4u.com Website: www.latin4u.com, www.carlosvives.com
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