PRODUCTION NOTES for Part II "La Epoca - The Lost Rhythms in Salsa"

March 15, 2010 - 01)  Producers in Virginia-based recording studio with pianist Charlie Kilpatrick recording the jazz original piece featured in Part I and taking solo on two other tracks.

March 11, 2010 - 01)  Producer Josué Joseph filmed interview with Virginia-based dancer Julissa Cruz

March 04-10, 2010 - 01)  Producers in recording studio editing music for soundtrack

March 03, 2010 - 01)  Producers in Virginia-based recording studio working with conga player Luis Romero on 4 of the tracks for soundtrack

March 01-March03, 2010 - 01)  Producers on vacation

February 28, 2010 - 01)  Producers in recording studio working music for soundtrack

February 26, 2010 - 01)  Newest sponsor provides additional equipment necessary for production of Part II soundtrack. 02) Producers in recording studio working music for soundtrack

February 05-February 25, 2010 - 01)  Producers in Charlottesville, VA auditioning dancers for Part II. 02) Producers in recording studio working music for soundtrack

January 30-Februrary 04, 2010 - 01)  Producers in recording studio re-arranging one of tracks from Cuban legend Arsenio Rodriguez for the soundtrack of Part II: newest track. 02) Producers re-recording horns section of a track from Part I that has been re-arranged/re-written (previous horns recorded by Rich Willey were absolutely terrific, however, new changes to track have been made which require new changes). We hope to feature Mr Willey on the new soundtrack as soon as more funds are raised.

January 13, 2010 - 01)  Producers in Richmond, VA filming interview with "On 1 " dancer David Prado of Richmond. 02) Producers in Charlottesville, VA in recording studio working music for soundtrack

January 10, 2010 - 01)  Producers in Charlotte, NC filming with "Caleno" dancer Harold Carrillo of Colombia, South America; and other local dancers of Charlotte. 02) Producers in Charlotte, NC filming  interview with Mambo Legend Chuco Valdéz (pianist of Arsenio Rodriguez, Johnny Pacheco, Kako Bastar)

December 14, 2009-January 08, 2010 - 01)  Producers on vacation.

December 13, 2009 - 01)  Producers in New York filming interview with "New York On 2" dancer Jimmy Anton of New York. 02) Producers travel to Charlottesville, Virginia.

December 12, 2009 - 01)  Producers in New York filming interviews with "New York On 2" dancers Arelis Beato of New York, Patrick Osadebe of Connecticut, Jonathan Cabrera & Maritza Diaz of New York, and Gina Riccardo of New York. 02) Producers in New York with Mambo Legend "Alfonso El Panameno" attend reunion in loving memory of Mambo Legend Agustin Caraballoso.

December 11, 2009 - 01)  Producers in New York filming interviews with "New York On 2" dancers Anya Katsevman of New York, Frankie Martinez of New York, Elvis Collado & Teresa Garcia of New York, Sharon German of Boston, Jonathan Cabrera & Maritza Diaz of New York, and Gina Riccardo of New York. 02) Producers also have phone conference with "New York On 2" Jimmy Anton.

December 10, 2009 - 01)  Producers in New York filming interviews with "New York On 2" dancers Victor Mayovanex from Karisma Dance Studio and Amanda Estilos - both of New York.

December 01-December 10, 2009 - 01) Preparing for interviews with several dancers in New York

November 28, 2009 - 01) Josué Joseph, in the Virginia-studio, films interview of New Jersey-based "On 1" Dancer José Rojas - with Mr Rojas as one of the representatives from the "On 1" Dance Community. It is important to present "On 1", "On 2," and "Clavero" dancers positively in order to break down the barriers between dancers who prefer "On 1" versus "On 2" and "In-Clave."

November 16-24, 2009 - 01) Josue and his father, Alfonso, are in studio, experimenting with some melodies and rhythms for the Part II Soundtrack. The experiment with the Guajira rhythm in a minor key, and they give birth to the new track "Inocencia: Guajira en Sol Menor" which means "Innocence: Guajira rhythm in G-Minor). The track was written to for the vocals of Co-Producer/Vocalist Raquel-Maria.

October 29-November 15, 2009 - 01) Research, Study

October 25-28, 2009 - 01) Producers editing footage from Orlando and Miami

October 24, 2009 - 01)  Producers in Miami, FL filming dancing of Miami-based dancers Ignacio & Ivette  for consideration into Part II. 02) Producers also film interviews with Palladium-era dancers Joe, Iva, and Fran.

October 23, 2009 - 01)  Producers in Orlando, FL filming dancing of Orlando-based dancers Ricardo Uzcategui with Leonie Parker for consideration into Part II.

October 23, 2009 - 01)  Producers in Orlando, FL filming dancing of Orlando dancers Ricardo Uzcategui with Leonie Parker for consideration into Part II.

August 14-October 22, 2009 - 01)  Josue and his father, Alfonso, are in studio most of the day, experimenting with some melodies and rhythms for the Part II Soundtrack.

August 14-October 21, 2009 - 01)  Research, Study

August 09-13, 2009 - 01) Producers editing footage from New York

August 08, 2009 - 01)  Producers in Brooklyn, NY filming dancing and interview of New York Dance Instructor Arelis Beato for consideration into Part II. 02) Producer invited to film New York Mambo event with Abby of Mambo Mamas - producers filmed Mambo Dance Legend Carmen Cruz, and other dancers of the Palladium-era 03) Producers also filmed dancers Jonathan & Martiza, as well as Elvis & Teresa at the same Mambo Mamas event.

July - August 2009 - 01)  Research, Study

July 03, 2009 - 01) "El Son-Montuno" is officially given birth to for the Part II Soundtrack. The rhythm is a Son-Montuno for Cha-Cha-Cha dancing. Exec Prod Josué Joseph, composing and producing the track, hits creative block and takes break from this track, and ... 02) begins from scratch: gives birth to the second track on the soundtrack called "Guajira," obviously a track that features a Guajira rhythm for Cha-Cha-Cha dancing. 03) Joseph returns to "El Son-Montuno," and completely restructures the entire chorus lines to sound more powerful and potent. 04) Emulated piano and bass are recorded on both tracks accompanied by looped percussion - all of which will be recorded live at a later date. Tracks are expected to feature tres (or cuatro guitar), blaring trumpets, and vocals featuring Co-Producer/Vocalist Raquel-Maria who also sang in Part I soundtrack on "Vale Mas."

June 25, 2009 - 01) Production resumes. 02) Producers give exclusivity to music studio in Charlottesville/Richmond area of VA for the soundtrack until end of production.

June 11-25, 2009 - 01) All production postponed due to "Alfonso El Panameno" hospitalization. He recovers.

May 25-June 09, 2009 - 01) Josué Joseph lays groundwork for first 2 tracks for the soundtrack by casually recording various ideas, vocalizing chorus and instruments. First track breaking for the soundtrack features a Son-Montuno, rhythm.

April 17-May 19, 2009 - 01) Producers begin researching and auditioning musicians for possible consideration for the Part II soundtrack. At this time, names of some musicians being considered cannot be released, however producers expect to call back Mambo Legend Tresista Charlie Rodriguez (Johnny Pacheco). Producers are considering Yomo Toro as a feature musician.

April 06-16, 2009 - 01) Footage of dancers is cut and edited, dancers are identified by name. Producers narrowed in on particular dancers they may want to feature.

April 04, 2009 - 01) Dancers are auditioned and filmed for possible consideration. StuckOnSalsa Earl Rush hosts producers.

March 03, 2009 - 01) "La Epoca- The Lost Rhythms in Salsa" officially breaks seed. Producers worked on initial ideas for the film and begin auditioning dancers, which will last throughout production. 02) Earl Rush of StuckOnSalsa contacted to film dancers in DC to find out who's who, for future inclusion in the film.