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For this post, I’m focusing on the city portion of the carnavals, located in Via España, one of the several main streets of the country. Carnavals officially begin on Friday and end on Tuesday before “Ash Wednesday”. Carnavals in Panama are best known for having fire trucks shoot water at people as they pass by, this is known as “culecos”. You might want to be in the middle of Via España by 10 AM so you can catch these famous culecos, it’s definitely a must do. If you like dancing or enjoy reggae/rap music, you’ll hear a lot of that no matter where you are in the country. Rappers like Mach & Daddy are going to be mixing most of their hits during the first two days of carnavals. You also might want to try going to Omar Park, located ten minutes away from Via España. Los Reyes del Pasa Pasa are going to be there playing their famous Pasa Pasa dance, you don’t want to miss that.
Their concert in Panama will be among the six presentations of the legendary band in whole Central America. It is almost impossible to talk to anyone that doesn’t know about Metallica, such is the influence of the band in rock and culture. This tour will be promoting their latest album: Death Magnetic which has already achieved platinum status with over a million sales. The event will be at the Figali Convention Plaza on March 8th, starting at 8:30 pm. This will be the first time Metallica plays in our country. Visitors and Panama citizens are welcome to enjoy a show like no other. Prices for assisting the Metallica concert start at $40.00 for general entrance, $75.00 for VIP and $175.00 for Gold spots. Time’s running out if you haven’t bought your tickets for the Metallica Concert in Panama.
January 30, 2010, 3:00PM at the “Escalinatas del Administration Building” (ACP) is when and where you will be able to enjoy the live music of more than twenty-five well known national and international musicians such as: Sammy y Sandra, Los Rabanes, Omar Alfanno, and Alejandro Lagrotta, just to name a few. These generous artists are donating their talent to this cause so that people can dance and sing for peace. There will be food all over and places where you can Donate money to help out. You’ve got to admit that a party in
This is the only time the “Golden Girl” shows her Gran City Pop Tour in Panama. If you missed her last show, make sure you book your tickets in advance because they will be going fast. For her Panama show, Paulina Rubio will be showing off an all new lights show, with dancers, special effects and an amazing wardrobe. Concert starts at 8:00 pm in at the Anayansi Theater on February 24th. Tickets go from $35.00 to $140.00 and can be purchased at Extreme Planet Panama, Hometek and Farmacias Metro.
Tickets are on sale at Farmacias Metro, Subaru in Calle 50, Extreme Planet, Hometek, and Ticketpuls.com. Price range is $25 to $125.
If you get in People before 11pm, an open bar will be waiting for you. Also, take advantage of special promotions through the night. And for the ladies cocktails are free. Get in the VIP list and men can enter for $5, but only until 11pm. For more information about Comando Tiburon show or if you need to make reservations, please call at: 263-0104. Or send your email with your friend’s names to put them in the list to yanaju24@hotmail.com
During the festival, enjoy performances by: modernist jazz piano player Ellis Marsalis, post bop jazz saxophonist and Grammy award winner Joe Lovano, jazz singer Dee Dee Bridgewater, and percussionist Jamey Haddad. Also with the participation of drummer, composer, and producer Terri Lyne Carrington, jazz double bass and electric bass player John Patitucci, flamenco guitarist Juanito Pascual, and Panamanian jazz saxophonist Carlos Garnett. The New England Conservatory, Berklee College of Music, The Goldansky Institute, and Conservatorio de Música de Puerto Rico, are also part of the Panama Jazz Festival. They will be offering classes and holding auditions for admission and scholarships to their prestigious programs. The Panama Jazz Festival founder and director is Danilo Perez. Danilo Perez is one of the finest piano players and jazz composer of our time. He played with John Hendricks, Terence Blanchard, and Paquito D’Rivera while still a student at Berklee College of Music. Perez is a Grammy Award winner and member of the Wayne Shorter Quartet. Prices:
Ruben Blades is a Grammy Awards winner singer/songwriter. He worked with great talents like Ray Barretto, Larry Harlow, Willi Colón, Héctor Lavoe, Mon Rivera, Sting, Elvis Costello, Lou Reed, and Calle Trece. Ruben and Héctor album La Siembra, became in 1978 a bestselling salsa recording with more than 25 million copies. In his last production, Cantares del Subdesarrollo (Song of the Underdevelopment), Ruben Blades comes with a refreshing sound. The album was recorded completely in his garage, the same style that “garage bands” have been using for years, making it fresh and simple without special effects or arrangements. It is as acoustic as it gets. Monday December 7, Ruben Blades is taking the stage at the Figali Convention Center. Get ready to reminiscent a bygone era with hits like Decisiones, Pablo Pueblo, Juan Pachanga, Pedro Navaja, , and Patria! Ticket prices:
This electronic music pioneer is a true artist. Tiesto has an astonishing collection of songs written and recorded in collaboration with music talents like Nelly Furtado and Kele Okereke. Tiesto also has extraordinary remixes of songs from artist like Sarah McLachlan, The Killers, BT, Faithless, Tegan and Sara, and many others. Tiesto’s performances are alluring and dynamic. His stage presence and his selection of tunes make his performance one of kind. Tiesto handpicks which songs to use to create the perfect combination of electronic music and ambience. Don’t miss the opportunity to be part of his world tour and take advantage of the only performance in Central America. Party in Panama with Tiesto! Prices: You should check out the Panama Canal Museum at the Miraflores Visitors Center. At the Miraflores locks you will find the Canal´s 4-story museum. It will show you most everything you need to know about Panama and the Canal. The best thing to do first is to watch one of the movie presentations in the theatre on the ground floor. The theatre presentations are divided for English and Spanish speaking people. Then I suggest you move on to the actual Museum. There are four different exhibition halls: The History Hall, The Hall of Water, The Canal in Action, and finally, The Canal in the World. After you get thru one floor of the museum, you take an escalator up to the next floor, and it goes on for several floors. Not only does the Panama Canal Museum talk about and exhibit information related to the construction of the Canal, but it educates you about other exceptional things that Panama offers. For instance, the flora and fauna in Panama is very unique. Many species are not found anywhere else in the world. Additionally, in one of the several floors of the museum, one can enjoy the experience of a ship Captain going thru the canal. There is a simulator that helps enhance the experience. It makes you feel like you are actually controlling a giant ship. It is best when no one else is around, so you can control it yourself. If other people are in there then it is difficult to control because too many people are crowded in it and do not even know that it is a simulator. In that case you are out of luck. I have been to the Canal Museum when it is empty and when it is full. It is much better empty. You get to do more things without a herd of people around you, pushing you around. But every time I have gone it has been a Saturday, so you can never really tell what the outcome is until you get there. There are several outdoor observation decks where you can get a close view of the ships as they navigate thru the canal. And there are also a couple of snack bars, a gift shop, and a nice restaurant with a great view! The visitor center offers a partial package and a complete package. For resident adults the complete package is $3.00 USD and the partial package is FREE. For non-resident adults the complete package is only $8.00 USD and the partial package is $5.00 USD. It is definitely worth getting the complete package because it includes the theatre presentation and exhibit halls. The Panama Canal Museum is an enjoyable, educational activity for children and adults!
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The Carnavals in Panama are hands down one of the most anticipated events in the world. It’s a party you don’t want to miss out on and best of all, it’s a cheap trip. If you’re planning on travelling to Panama for these 2010 carnavals, there are two ways in doing this. You either stay in the city or head out into what the locals call the “interior” of the country.
Metallica is a band that doesn’t need many introductions. Unforgiven I, II and III, Enter Sandman, Whiskey in the Jar, are among their most popular tunes.
Who doesn’t want peace in Panama? These days in certain parts of the country, many victims have to face big problems such as violence. But it doesn’t always have to be this way. That is why Panama is organizing an astonishing live music concert called “Unidos por la Seguridad – Un Concierto por La Paz en Panama (United for Security – A Concert for Peace in Panama).” This is a great way for people to get together and party, but at the same time they are participating in a very important cause. The organizations: “Jovenes en Pro de la Seguridad Ciudadana,” +Movil from Cable & Wireless Panama, together with the support of the First Lady, invite everyone both citizens and tourists alike to partake in this very special event against violence. This is the second year the Concierto por la Paz is organized. So, many people are waiting in excitement to participate in this live music concert. Thousands of citizens and visitors of all ages will attend this fabulous event dressed in white as a symbol of peace in Panama.
The “Golden Girl” Paulina Rubio brings her Gran City Pop Tour to Panama. The six-time winner of Billboard Latin Music Awards has achieved double gold, double platinum status in the U.S. and nominated for Grammy and Latin Grammy awards. Paulina Rubio has two singles from the Gran City Pop album in the Billboard Hot Latin Tracks list. Fans of “Pau” in Panama and new comers to the Latin pop genre will feel right at home dancing and singing along during the concert her new songs, like “Causa y Efecto” and “Ni Rosas Ni Juguetes” in one of the few presentations in Latin America of her concert.
Akon is coming to Panama City! On Wednesday January 20, Akon will be at Figaly Convention Center. Akon is the son of jazz percussionist Mor Thiam. Akon became famous in 2004 with the hit song “Locked up”. In 2005, he consolidated his position as an international star with the singles “I Wanna Love You” and “Smack That”. He also collaborated with other recording artists like Young Jeezy, Eminem, Snoop Dog, and Gwen Stefani. Today, Akon has 6 Grammy Awards nominations, and he has produced hits for singers like Leona Lewis, Lady Gaga, and T-Pain.
Comando Tiburon at People Ultra Lounge this Saturday December 12! Come on over and have the best time with these Panamanian reggaeton singers. Have a good time with Comando Tiburón hits like: Te Pillé, Falso Llanto, Impacto, Pa que seas seria, and No voy a Llorar. Comando Tiburón had travel to places like Ecuador, Nicaragua, El Salvador, Mexico and United States, where they have a good group of followers. They shared the stage with great reggaeton artist like Daddy Yankee, Edde Edde, Calle 13, and Sean Paul. The song Impacto was actually recorded with Daddy Yankee.
The Panama Jazz Festival is celebrating its 7th anniversary, and it will be held January 11-16, 2010. This festival will pay homage to Panamanian pianist Ellerton Oswald, aka Sonny White. Oswald played with Willie Bryant, Sydney Bechet, Teddy Hill, and Andy Newton, and recorded with jazz sensation Billy Holiday.
Ruben Blades is coming to Panama to celebrate Mother’s Day. And with the participation of Residente Calle Trece, and Seis del Solar, this is going to be a great night!
The most successful trance DJ in the world is coming to Panama. Tiesto will be performing at the Figali Convention Center on December 9. He has been nominated for a Grammy in 2007, he has worldwide hit singles, and he performed at the opening ceremony of the Athens Olympics in 2004. 
