In November 2008 Rafael started djing for us during our regular mambo nights. Rafael continues to impress our followers with his ability to adapt to varying crowds also pleasing our demanding Japanese clientele. Now he is one of our official Salsa Mambo DJs.
Jonathan , www.extreme-salsa.com , Tokyo -Japan
Over the past 8 hears “Melbourne Salsa” has become the address for anything to do with Salsa in Melbourne such as classy dancing events, challenging competitions, dancing classes and nights out to remember for all levels of Salsa lovers.
For 4 years we were hosting the “Salsa in the City” Event at the Park Hyatt Hotel which acted as a magnet on Friday nights bringing everyone together with a passion for Salsa. A key reason for making this venue such a success was Rafael’s talent of selecting just the right music for the night making everyone dance week by week from the far advanced to the humble beginners.
We have also utilised Rafael’s skills during numerous other events such as the Salsa Beach Party 2003, the Wine & Salsa Festival 2004, the New Years Eve Carnival 2005 and the St Kilda Beach Festivals 2007 & 2008.
It has been a pleasure working with DJ Rafael over the years and he has proven to be a very reliable and essential asset to many of our events.
We wish him all the best for his new endeavours in Japan!
Frank, www.melbournesalsa.com.au, Melbourne -Australia
Synergy Salsa’s 'MAMBOLITA SALSA DANCE PARTIES' are renowned for being the dancers’ party - plenty of room to dance with lots of entertainment throughout the night! The point of difference of course is the music. DJ Rafael has been the pivotal component to making these events a success -as Rafael will carefully select music to make everyone’s night enjoyable - which left everyone wanting more............................I sincerely recommend Raf for djing, as he is not only a great DJ but an honest, reliable and caring individual. It was a pleasure working with him - I only hope he will return....... Best wishes
Natalie Montano, www.melbournelatinfestival.com.au , Melbourne -Australia
We were pleased and lucky to feature Rafael, one of the best Australian Salsa DJs, during the most famous competition, the “Australian Salsa Classic 2008”. Thanks “Senor” for an excellent job!
Graeme Haney, www.australiansalsaclassic.com.au , Sydney-Australia
"I invited DJ Rafael over to Auckland, New Zealand for our annual Christmas Ball. He was absolutely fabulous playing a great range of music for both the seasoned dancer and the beginner/improver. Best of all is that he is very easy to work with, laid back and down to earth. Thank you DJ Rafael for making our Christmas Ball a memorable event!
Giancarlo, www.latinissimo.co.nz, Auckland, NZ
Latinlover’s mission is the promotion of Latin music in Australia. We used Rafael as our DJ for our 3rd birthday party on 24 June 2005 and our big New Years Eve Party in 2006 naming him one of the best performing DJs for Latin Music!
Julie de Cuba, www.latinlover.com.au, Melbourne Australia
As our Salsa specialist in our weekly radio program and regular salsa parties “Salsa at the Edge”, Rafael played the most amazing salsa helping to promote this music in our country.
Mick William, www.pbsfm.org.au, Latin Flava program , Australia
Rafael is the best DJ ever to have played in Melbourne, Australia! He brought the perfect mix of Salsa, Bachata and Chacha. I was always impressed by his amazing ability to keep everyone dancing. Beginner to advanced dancer irrespective of style would shake their moves all nights. The Salseros & Salseras there will adopt you as there DJ in no time!!
Jerome, www.bailando.com.au,Melbourne- Australia
"Rafael is a superb DJ who truly understands parties and events, the mood of the crowd, and how to lift it to great heights with his choice in music. Ever versatile, his taste in music is superb. His passion for music, rhythm and latin dance is unsurpassed - his dedication to his craft is amazing, and his cheerful demeanour never fails to make you smile! As an events manager, I would have to say the best thing about Rafael, in addition to the above, is how reliable and easy to work with he is - he is always calm in urgent situations, and always on time and goes the extra mile to ensure success."
Sharon Pakir, www.spincitydance.com, Melbourne-Australia
DJ Rafael en su corto periodo en Ecuador ha dejado una gran impression con su fantastica coleccion de Salsa, y su gran capacidad de hacer bailar a cada uno de los presentes en la pista.. Muchas Gracias
Luis Caceres, Seseribo salsoteca, Quito Ecuador
