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Boston Latino TV Access Awards

The Show

Frankie Negron

Frankie Negron is an internationally known salsa star with a strong fan base in the New York area, Miami, Latin America and Europe. His successful musical career is evidenced by two Gold Album awards, for "Con Amor Se Gana" and "No Me Compares" ("Don't Compare Me"), and nine Billboard Top 40 Hot Latin Tracks to date. Frankie has also earned Grammy Award nominations and two Premios Lo Nuestro Awards for Song of the Year. In an All Music Guide review, Frankie is referred to as "the genre's next definitive voice."

Amara "La Negra"

Amara at the Access Awards

Amara is a young electrifying singer with a style of her own that makes her an amazing entertainer in the eyes of those that have witnessed her performances. Amara has performed with artists such as: Gloria Estefan in the In the American Airlines Arena, Celia Cruz, Oscar de Leon, Johnny Ventura, Los Hermanos Rosario, Tito Puente, Tito Nieves, and Milly Quezada, among others.

Music by DJ Juan Madrid

DJ Juan Madrid at the Access Awards

DJ Juan Madrid is considered one of the most influential DJs in the Colombian electronic and Latin music scene in Boston. He got his start as a DJ at the young age of 15 in Medellin, Antioquia. He has had the opportunity to showcase his talents at the biggest and best clubs in the city of Boston such Mojitos, District, Ocean Club, Rumor, Underbar, Roxy, Rise, Therapy. He is also in high demand at clubs in Providence, Miami and New York and is recognized and respected at clubs like Metropolis, La Kasa, and many more.

Samba Viva

SambaViva is a Brazilian samba ensemble dedicated to authentically promoting Brazilian culture through dance and music. Samba is the heartbeat of the group, but SambaViva dazzles and delights with an ever-widening Brazilian musical and dance repertoire. Take a little piece of Brazil with you wherever you go!

Photo Arrival by LuzPorfolio

Luzmar Centeno, professional photographer that collaborates with BostonLatino TV, Latin Pride National Awards, Sin Rodeos, Encuentro Latino, El Mundo Newspaper and many other media outlets and awards shows, will capture the most important moments at the Access Awards.

Roca's Essencia Latina

Essencia Latina is a group of talented dancers that have shared the stage with international artists such as Don Omar, Xtreme, and Milly Quezada. Essencia Latina is the only youth dance group that has performed for President Barack Obama in Boston. Through Latin dance, infused with pan-global elements of African, hip-hop, and modern styles, the participants in Essencia Latina find common ground, nurture positive team work and self expression.

Event Photography by Francisco Chacon

Francisco is a professional photographer whose work has been published in magazines, tourist guides and newspapers. Francisco, a native of El Salvador, came to Boston with his family when he was 15 years old. Growing up, he developed a passion for reading and writing poetry in both English and Spanish, drawing and photography.