Charles Dilone
"Charles "Swing" Dilone" (born on June 30, 1982 in New York, New York to parents of the Dominican Republic), is a noted bongosero, of salsa.
Early years
Charles "Swing" Dilone's started playing percussion at the age of 8. He would go on to perform with New York Pop Orchestra by 13 years of age. Dilone was accepted into La Guardia High School in 1996. Early performances include performing with, Oro Solido, Mala Fe, Tulile, Los Home Boyz, Frankie Negron and Miosotis.
"La Excelencia"
In 2001, Jose Vazquez-Cofresi & Julián Silva approached Charles "Swing" Dilone to join a "Salsa Gorda/Salsa Dura" orchestra. Dilone accepted and became the bongosero/campanero for the 11-piece salsa sensation now known as "La Excelencia".
Album Recording(s)
La Excelencia - "Salsa Con Conciencia" *Bongo and Cowbell
Awards and nominations
- 2007 Award for Best Salsa Album by Dj Gury Gury, Canadian Latin Radio
External links & Sources
- La Excelencia Official Website
- La Excelencia Official Myspace
- "La Excelencia" November 2006 review in Latin Beat Magazine (abstract)
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