PREMIÈRE: Empresarios and Ephniko: “Canto a la Vida”
02 April, 2014It’s always a good thing when Barranquilla, Colombia, -born rapper, Ephniko, releases some new music. Make that a tribute to “El Cantante,” Hector Lavoe, and it’s even more appetizing.
“Canto A La Vida,” a remix and rework of Lavoe and Willie Colon’s brilliant, “El Cantante.”
Ephniko, who these days calls Miami, Fl., his home, teamed up with Washington, D.C.’s Empresarios for the new track, which you’ll be able to catch them perform on the road if you’re lucky enough to be on their tour route. The “Buena Vibra en Guagua (slang for bus)” tour will find the this “Latin dream team” up and down the east coast while releasing a string of tunes, remixes and exclusives for their fans, old and new.
First up is the ode to Lavoe, said to be a big influence on Ephniko and los Empresarios. Grab a free download of the tune and check out the “Buena Vibra” tour dates below:
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Empresarios & Ephniko on Tour:
Wednesday April 9th – Tropicalia – Washington, DC
Thursday April 10th – Thirsty Moose – Portsmouth, NH
Friday April 11th – D’Antigua – Queens, NY
Saturday April 12th – The Depot – York, PA (Empresarios only)
Saturday April 12th – North Beach Bandshell – Miami Beach, FL (Ephniko Only)
Friday May 9th – Jazid – South Beach, FL
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