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CHAYANNE ANNOUNCES 2004 NORTH AMERICAN TOUR Miami, FL- February 4, 2004 - Latin-pop icon Chayanne announces a North American tour that will take the Puerto Rican heartthrob and multi-media superstar across the United States through Spring 2004. Vivelo!, a Clear Channel Entertainment / Televisa company, is proud to be the exclusive promoter for these dates. Chayanne is the first artist signed exclusively with Vivelo. Chayanne's performances are feasts for the senses featuring eye-popping visuals, elaborate dance moves and stunning musicianship. In the past, Chayanne has collaborated with world-renowned choreographers Kenny Ortega, Vince Paterson and Jerry Evans. He is thrilled by the challenge of topping even his own very high standards with this new tour. "Everything that comes along with a show, with choreography, revitalizes me. It's something that I'm very passionate about," says Chayanne. He is hitting the road in support of his latest Sony International release, Sincero. On this disc (his eleventh), Chayanne breaks new sonic and stylistic ground, taking a more varied approach with his writing and arrangements. Sincero blends his trademark tender love songs and earthy dance beats with traditional salsa rhythms, ska-tinged rock and even a few bluesy touches. It is a brave step for such a popular and established artist, but the effect is moving. Critics agree-Sincero was nominated for a Grammy in the "Best Latin Pop Album" category. Chayanne's smoldering good looks and abundance of talent have made him a star of stage, screen and record across the globe. Worldwide, his sales figures number in the millions. He has collected more than 70 platinum and gold records and he has had over 17 Top Ten singles worldwide. Since his debut in the '80s with the popular vocal group Los Chicos, Chayanne's profile has risen precipitously. His solo breakthrough was his self-titled sophomore release which spawned the hits "Fiesta En America" and "Peligro De Amor" and earned the budding star a Grammy nomination for Best Latin Pop Performance. Shortly thereafter, Chayanne began acting in various Latin American television programs. His big break occurred in 1998 with a major role opposite Vanessa Williams in the hit feature film Dance With Me. A part alongside Calista Flockhart in FOX's "Ally McBeal" followed. He is now a global spokesperson for Pepsi as well as for Kodak, American Airlines, Panasonic and many other companies. Also, in 1994 People Magazine named him one of the most beautiful people in the world. Despite his busy schedule, Chayanne always finds the time to pursue altruistic endeavors. He has been honored as an Ambassador to the United Nations for the Immigrants Foundation. He also serves as an envoy to the High Commissioner for the United Nations World Refugee Organization. Chayanne's concern for the needs of children led him to become the Hispanic spokesperson for the Starlight Foundation, whose mandate is to grant the wishes of terminally ill children. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, April 27, 2004 CHAYANNE ENDS US TOUR ON A HIGH NOTE Latin pop icon Chayanne completed the US leg of his “Sincero” World Tour last weekend, with a sold-out concert in San Diego, CA, marking the perfect finale to a concert tour that sold out in almost every venue and received rave reviews. “It has been an exhilarating experience to be greeted by so many excited fans throughout the United States and I am thankful to all of them for making it such a successful tour,” said the international superstar, who is known to sell out up to 50,000 person arenas in Latin America and Spain. “We are very happy with the success of this tour and our relationship with Chayanne which is building the foundation for our future plans with him,” said Vice President of Vívelo!, Kate Ramos. “Sincero 2004”, promoted exclusively by Vívelo!, a Clear Channel/Televisa Company, is the most extensive US Tour ever for the Artist. The US venues that received sold out crowds include: the Miami Arena, the Madison Square Garden Theatre (New York, NY), the Rosemont Theatre (Chicago, IL), the Dodge Theatre (Phoenix, AZ), the Arrowhead Pond Theatre (Anaheim, CA), El Paso County Coliseum (El Paso, TX), the Dodge Arena (McAllen, TX), the Laredo Entertainment Center (Laredo, CA), San Jose State Theatre (San Jose, CA), Anselmo Valencia Theatre (Tucson, AZ). Chayanne’s performances are feasts for the senses featuring eye-popping visuals, elaborate dance moves and stunning musicianship. Chayanne travels the world on this tour with nine musicians, four dancers, and state of the art stage, lights, and sound. He is thrilled by the challenge of topping even his own very high standards with this tour. “Everything that comes along with a show’s production, with choreography, revitalizes me. It’s something that I’m very passionate about,” he says. On this tour Chayanne plays the electric and acoustic guitar for the first time; a welcome addition to his renowned melodic singing and explosive dance moves. Along with the huge turnouts, critics have overwhelmingly praised Chayanne’s performances. . . “Latin Pop Star Chayanne put on a show worthy of more well-known superstars. . . (his concert) was the perfect setting for those who haven’t experienced the allure, beats, and emotion of Latin pop to get immersed,” wrote Michael Clark of the Houston Chronicle. “Nonstop action accompanied by pulsing video screens, strobe lights, frenzied dancing, fireworks and even a motorcycle revving up at the stage's edge. . . Somehow it all works, thanks to the talents and charisma of Chayanne,” wrote Laura Emerick of the Chicago Sun-Times. (more) Chayanne is touring in support of his latest Sony International release, Sincero. On this disc (his eleventh), Chayanne breaks new sonic and stylistic ground, taking a more varied approach with his writing and arrangements. Sincero blends his trademark tender love songs and earthy dance beats with traditional salsa rhythms, ska-tinged rock and even a few bluesy touches. It is a brave step for such a popular and established artist, but the effect is moving. Critics agree-Sincero was nominated for a Grammy in the “Best Latin Pop Album” category. Chayanne’s smoldering good looks and abundance of talent have made him a star of stage, screen and record across the globe. Worldwide, his sales figures number in the millions. He has collected more than 70 platinum and gold records and he has had over 18 Top Ten singles worldwide. Since his debut in the ‘80s with the popular vocal group Los Chicos, Chayanne’s profile has risen precipitously. His solo breakthrough was his self-titled sophomore release which spawned the hits “Fiesta En America” and “Peligro De Amor” and earned the budding star a Grammy nomination for Best Latin Pop Performance. Shortly thereafter, Chayanne began acting in various Latin American television programs. His big break occurred in 1998 with a major role opposite Vanessa Williams in the hit feature film Dance With Me. A part alongside Calista Flockhart in FOX’s “Ally McBeal” followed. He has served as a global spokesperson for Pepsi as well as for Kodak, American Airlines, Panasonic and many other companies. Also, in 1994 People Magazine named him one of the most beautiful people in the world. Despite his busy schedule, Chayanne always finds the time to pursue altruistic endeavors. He has been honored as an Ambassador to the United Nations for the Immigrants Foundation. He also serves as an envoy to the High Commissioner for the United Nations World Refugee Organization. Chayanne’s concern for the needs of children led him to become a spokesperson for the Starlight Foundation, whose mandate is to grant the wishes of terminally ill children. Chayanne continues the “Sincero” World Tour that will take him to 26 countries throughout the world, including Spain, Turkey, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, Argentina, Venezuela, Mexico, among others. 
Musicians
Etienne Fuentes....................Drums Dancers Blake Angier Behind-The-Scenes Magic
Ray Sanchez....................Musical Director  Viernes 2 de Abril - Miami, FL |