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Speciality Acts

National Touring Acts

Novo Mundo

From swinging sambas and sizzling salsa to soothing bossa novas and romantic ballads, the group Novo Mundo plays traditional music from Brazil and Cuba, seasoned with a jazz flavor. They feature the vocals of guitarist Kay Peper who sings in Portuguese, English, and Spanish, teamed with latin-jazz keyboardist Beth Lederman, and some of Phoenix's finest musicians backing them up. Translating from Portuguese as "New World", Novo Mundo merges contemporary elements of jazz and fusion with Brazilian standards and pop music. In addition they play cha-chas, salsa, and latin jazz for a smooth blend of world music.

Novo Mundo was founded in 1998 by Beth Lederman and Kay Peper, two Arizona natives with a love for Brazilian and latin music. The group has gone on to become one of the most in-demand bands in Arizona. Composed of full-time professional musicians, they have performed for concerts, schools, and private functions throughout the state. The core group of four musicians expands to the full six-piece ensemble for a musical impact that you won't soon forget!

Barrio Latino

Barrio Latino (literal translation - “Latin Neighborhood”) has been a guiding force for traditional and contemporary Latin-crossover music in the Southwest. The band creates pandemonium with audiences wherever they take their high-powered show with musical styles that include everything from rock, salsa, pop, ranchero, cha cha, cumbia, romantic, merengue, jazz, blues, R&B, “old school”, and funk. With their powerhouse rhythmic hooks, smooth vocals, strong percussion and lyrics that paint pictures from the barrio, it is certainly difficult to label this very versatile band.  With the blending of English and Spanish cultures, Barrio Latino’s original music is paving an innovative road that celebrates diversity.

Barrio Latino has performed on the same stages with Selena, Los Lobos, Little Joe y La Familia, Poncho Sanchez, Gato Barbieri, Tito Puente Jr., and War.  Their resume also includes shows with Sergio Mendez, jazz singer Maureen McGovern, Gregory Hines, and shows with well-known comedians Paul Rodriguez and HBO's Carlos Mencia.

The music of Barrio Latino has been featured in film and television in Ransom starring Mel Gibson, The Devil's Own starring Brad Pitt and Harrison Ford, television miniseries Falcon, You’ll Never Wiez In This Town Again starring Pauly Shore, the independent film Our Finest Hour, the television show That’s Life, the Emmy/Golden Globe award winning television show The Shield, and in countless commercials. Barrio Latino and its members reside in the barrios (neighborhoods) of Phoenix, AZ and Los Angeles, CA.