Philip Cachi Velez

Cachi was born in New York City, and has been playing percussions for most of his life. He was taught the art by a great percussionist, his father, Phil “Pipo” Velez. Pipo played with Ismael Miranda (Cachi’s godfather), Saoco, and The TNT Band. Cachi started in the music industry by singing back-up vocals and dancing/ choreography for Lagosa Records. Cachi then decided to make music his life and obtain a Degree in Audio Engineering / Sound Recording from Mercy College/Center for the Media Arts. Since then, Cachi has produced two Albums: Sonido Bestial…

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Steps to Take for Individuals with Unfiled Tax Returns

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Filing tax returns is a legal obligation for anyone and everyone earning an income above a certain amount in the United States. But life can sometimes throw you curveballs, and filing taxes ends up being on the bottom of your to do list. Out of sight, out of mind, right? Unfortunately, the IRS does not turn a cheek, and the potential ramifications for not filing your taxes can result in major consequences like penalties, interest charges, and even potential legal problems. For anyone with unfiled tax returns, pay close attention…

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Puerto Rican Summit a Vision for the Future

2024 Agenda Puerto Rican Summit, Friday, May 17, 2024 First Panel: 8:30 am-9:30  Meet your Legislators: The Power of Vote Moderator: Marcos Vila, President, Alianza For Progress Panelists: Hon. Victor Torres, Florida State Senator. Hon. Maribel Gomez Cordero, Commissioner, District 4, Orange County, Hon. Victor Vazquez, Councilman, City of Miami Springs, Miami Dade County Hon. Glen Gilzean, Supervisor of Elections, Orange County   Second Panel: 9:45 am -10:35 am Community and Business Development “Networking Works” Moderator: Ed Ramos, SBA, Small Business Specialist Panelists: Jonel Hein, SBA North Florida District Director David Rodriguez, Director,…

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Achiote Puerto Rican Restaurant

Achiote Puerto Rican Restaurant

Achiote Puerto Rican Restaurant 12325 S. Orange Blossom Trail Orlando, FL 32837 HOURS: Tuesday – Thursday 12AM – 8 PM Friday and Saturday 12AM – 8 PM Sunday 12 AM –8 PM Closed on Mondays CALL: 407-219-4089 ​Full bar We cater to you Order ahead and pick-up Families welcome Private dining areas for groups Open for lunch and dinner Special music nights Achiote is authentic. A restaurant owned by Puerto Rican chefs who want to share their cuisine and the Puerto Rican experience, with everyone who visits or lives in…

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Alicia and the Hurricane

Alicia and the Hurricane

Bestselling author Lesléa Newman offers a tender and timely story of a Puerto Rican child facing a hurricane and her concern for the beloved coquíes of her home island. La autora de bestsellers Lesléa Newman ofrece un tierno y oportuno cuento de una niña puertorriqueña que enfrenta un huracán y su preocupación por los amados coquíes de su isla natal. After snuggling into bed each night, Alicia listens for the big voices of the tiny coquíes that live all around Puerto Rico and sing her to sleep.Ko-kee, ko-kee, the little…

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Top Real Estate Agents in Miami: How to Find Them Fast

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Miami is one of the top cities in the world for real estate. It has a lot of options to choose from when it comes to finding a realtor in Miami that suits your needs. If you are looking for realtors in Miami, Florida that specialize in luxury homes, you can find them on Cardinalmiami.com. If you are looking for an agent that specializes in properties near public transportation, you can find them on the website of this leading Miami real estate agency. If you are looking for an agent…

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Benefits of Hiring Auto Accident Attorneys in Royal Palm Beach FL

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Accidents happen every day. While this is true, if someone is the victim of an accident that was determined to be the fault of someone else who acted in a negligent or reckless manner, they may have the right to recover compensation. When pursuing this compensation, many accident victims want to try and handle the process alone. Typically, this isn’t the best option. Instead, hire an Auto Accident Attorneys in Royal Palm Beach FL. Some of the services offered by legal representation can be found here. Understanding of the Law…

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4 Perfect Types of Mattresses for Miami Weather

4 Perfect Types of Mattresses for Miami Weather

Your sleep can have a huge impact on how you feel throughout your day, which translates to everything. Getting a night of good quality sleep isn’t always easy, as there are many variables that can leave you feeling fatigued. One of those factors is not getting the right rest and waking up often in the middle of the night due to feeling too hot. This is extremely prevalent in warmer climates like Miami.  In order to counteract the heat, there are certain mattresses that can impact factors of heat retention…

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I Wore it With Pride from debut author John Lluvera

john lluvera i wore it with pride

This book is my true story. A story of a child born to an unemployed Puerto Rican musician and a feisty Puerto Rican woman who migrated to New York City in her early twenties (1946) from a small town in Puerto Rico called Fajardo. Dad was born in New York and spoke fluid English while mom spoke very little English. I was born in the inner city slums of New York City in the borough of Manhattan. This area for the local residents was known as Spanish Harlem or better…

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