Louie Cruz Beltran, Set To Perform At Historic 16th Annual Oxnard Salsa Festival

The 16th Annual Oxnard Salsa Festival, July 25 & 26, 2009 in Oxnard, California welcomes Southern California's hottest Salsa and Latin Jazz bands including percussionist, Louie Cruz Beltran. Latin Jazz sensation, Louie Cruz Beltran, has crafted a musical career built upon the soulful sounds of his ethnic background, flavored with the edge of contemporary R&B, jazz, and pop. He has performed internationally with such great performers as Pete Escovedo, Starrfire and Nancy Wilson as well as performed for CA Governor Schwarzeneger's private birthday party and L.A. Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa's CommUNITY Day of Service.

The area's hottest Salsa and Latin bands are the hallmark of the Oxnard Salsa Festival, where salsa dancing (and watching people dance) is all part of the fun. From the first beat of the conga on Saturday morning to the last note on Sunday night, the large dance floor is filled with dancers of all ages and ability. This year's Saturday July 25th concert line-up includes: Nuestro, Louie Cruz Beltran and Angel Lebron y Su Sabor Latino. This year's Sunday July 26th concert line-up includes: Orquesta Charangoa, Opa Opa!, and Leslie Paula and the Latin Soul Band.

For More information about Louie Cruz Beltran's music, please visit: www.myspace.com/LouieCruzBeltran About the Oxnard Salsa Festival - The Festival features spectacular salsa bands, non-stop salsa dancing, 75 flavors of salsa to sample, a vibrant vendor marketplace, international foods, Kids Korner' attractions, recipe contests and chef demonstrations. The festival attracts an estimated 45,000 attendees each year. The event runs from 11 am to 7 pm both days; admission and parking are free. For more information, please visit www.oxnardsalsafestival.com