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DJ ROGER RUMBA

Edgar Martinez Bio:

My influences began since I was a child having latino roots, and growing up listening to a variety of music. Such as Quebradita, Banda, Cumbia and Merengue.

My love for salsa began 5 years ago as the founder of Tropicana Nigtht Club in 2001. Since then my pasion and the love of dance grew as well as my talents.

One of my biggest accomplishments has been.
Working with local High Schools in 2002 passing on knowledge and values to the youth through dance and keeping our culture alive.
Sep. 2002 I Co-founded Tropics Magazine a booklet that keept people informed of upcoming events around the area.

In October 2002 Took first place on professional Salsa competition ar (Fernandos hide Away)

Febuary 2003 Took the Austin powers number to Seattle( China Harbor)

March 2003 Performed(as part of Imperio Rumbero)in Seattle WA. competition.

May 2003 participated in the West Coast Salsa Congress

July 2003 was invited to Hawaii to teach a Salsa workshop 2 weeks and performed the austin powers number.

November 2004 performed at the viscount ball room last week in business."fair well"

July 2004 Retuned to Hawaii to do another Workshop.

December 2004 Salsa X-change was born.
* trained High school school students to perform at (Nocturnal Night Club)
* performed at (Tequila Ole Night Club)
* performed at ( Centro Cultural)the number of "El Viejo was born"
* Performed at Portland Trail Blazer Game at Rose Garden arena.

January 2005 "My Birthday"New Years eve performance at (BossaNova) performed the number
of " El Viejo".