Salsa, Timba and Merengue International MegaStars Tito Nieves, Issac Delgado, and Mala Fe to headline the 6th Puerto Rican and Cuban Festival

Salsa, Timba and Merengue International MegaStars Tito Nieves, Issac Delgado, and Mala Fe to headline the 6th Puerto Rican and Cuban Festival

PRC Festival: September 22 at City Hall and Tranquility Park in Downtown Houston

HOUSTON, Aug. 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Salsa, Merengue and Timba lovers will gather once again in Houston to celebrate the musical, cultural and culinary heritage of Puerto Rico, Cuba, and the Dominican Republic. The Internationally recognized PRC Festival is the largest celebration of Salsa and Merengue music and Caribbean culture west of the Mississippi.

Three of the most recognizable names in Salsa, Timba and Merengue; Tito Nieves, Issac Delgado, and Mala Fe will provide hours of the best tropical music sure to please the most demanding salseros, timberos and merengueros attending the PRC Festival. Known as "The Pavarotti of Salsa," Tito Nieves, will bring to Houston the best of salsa/tropical music to three decades of fans. Nieves will bring hits that made millions fall in love with Salsa; Sonambulo and Senora Ley, as well as the new songs from his latest album "Mi ultima grabacion." Headliners will take song requests via the Festival's Facebook page.

Additionally the 12-hour Festival will feature local artists, DJs, bands and dance groups including: Angelucho y su Copa Cabana, Mi Rumba, Grupo Ka-Che, Rainel Pino, Pachangara, Cecille Araujo, Son 7, LD Dance Company, Michael Gonzalez, Amanda Suarez, Gifted Souls, Kanonazo Dance Co, Salrica Dance Co, Yamid Rodriquez, DJ Rodolfo El Chamo, DJ Jo Jo, DJ Salserin, DJ Ill-Set, and DJ Gonzo.

"Salsa music bears no boundaries, at PRC Festival you see people from all walks of life and from different countries, dancing together, eating together and laughing together," said Javier Ferrer, the organizer and creator of the PRC Festival. "Just as my grandmother in Puerto Rico used to say, 'great company, delicious food and good music always make us dance and laugh' we have all that at PRC Fest."

In addition to the music and dance acts, Cuban, Dominican and Puerto Rican restaurants will offer Caribbean delicacies. Exhibits and stands with souvenirs and arts and crafts are available. A portion of the PRC Festival proceeds will be donated to NHPO offering Hispanic professionals with career opportunities, professional development and leadership training.

PRC Festival Presenting Sponsors include; Bud Light, Fiesta Supermarkets, MEGA TV, and 104.9 Tu Musica radio. Goya Foods, Taco Milagro, Houston Astros, and Toyota Rent a Car are sponsors as well.

For more information visit: prcfestival.com and for tickets: prcfestival2012.eventbrite.com

About PRC Festival:
PRC (Puerto Rican & Cuban) Festival is a one-day cultural event that includes music, dancing, food, Spanish Caribbean tradition and education. The annual PRC Festival attracts more than 20,000 fans in Downtown Houston during the fall. With top salsa, timba, merengue, plena and bachata acts, PRC Festival entertains Puerto Ricans, Cubans, Dominicans, and Houstonians who love Caribbean music, regardless of their countries of origin. For more information, please visit prcfestival.com and PRC Fest Facebook page.

Festival logistics: Javier Ferrer, 713-446-1027 javier@prcfestival.com
Media: Pio del Castillo, 832-877-2771 piodelcas@gmail.com

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Web Site: http://www.prcfestival2012.eventbrite.com


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