Coming Memorial Day on iTunes!!
"Alegria Remix"
featuring multi-platinum rapper Sacario!
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"Looking For Love"
Summer's #1 Dance Banger now available on iTunes!!!
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Carmelina Vargas honored as one of El Diario La Prensa’s “Latinas Destacadas” 2013
Carmelina has been honored as Singer/Songwriter by El Diario La Prensa’s “Latinas Destacadas” award 2013. The “Latinas Destacadas” Awards is the premiere event hosted by the oldest Spanish language newspaper in the country, now celebrating its 100th Anniversary!
Each year they celebrate the achievements of approximately fifty Latinas for their contributions and achievements in the corporate, business, entertainment, sports and community arenas. Carmelina has also been featured in the special supplement published in recognition to each successes and contributions to the Latino Community.
Past honorees include: Supreme Court Justice, Sonia Sotomayor; Congresswoman Nydia Velazquez; Actor Ana Ortiz; founder of Latina magazine and Creative Arts Agency executive, Christy Haubegger; news journalist, Soledad O’Brien; Actor Rosario Dawson; and many others.
Since its inception in 1913 El Diario has established itself as a paper with a mission to inform, promote, empower and celebrate the diverse Latino community. Proceeds of the luncheon go to support scholarships for deserving economically disadvantaged young Latinas in pursuit of a college education. Our commitment to our purpose has earned us the title of “El Campeon de los Hispanos.”
click here for Carmelina's "Latinas Destacadas award" blog
Carmelina is wearing original jewelry pieces by Simon Alcantara
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Spring is here and everyone is "Looking For Love"! Indie Label 32 Track Productions is back with another club smash! The label releases the first new single (2nd release distributed with the labels new deal with INGROOVES/FONTANA) in 2013 featuring Label CEO and Producer again as the artist, DJ Creativity. The new single "Looking For Love" brings a unique twist on the infamous song from John Travolta's URBAN COWBOY .Once you hear, you'll know and will be hooked! The single which features New York's own CARMELINA has already had some industry people saying could be the modern day Lil Suzy and could DJ Creativity with his production be the next David Guetta or Calvin Harris?
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Check out Carmelina's cameo at the 2:15 mark for "All My Ladies If You're Sexy" (Latino Anthem) New! Official dance music video by Latin Urban radio personality, remixer, producer and artist - the pioneer himself, DJ Kazzanova (featuring G-ZO, Big Ali, Wepaman, El General, & Evey). Wepa!
Video Director: Nimi Hendrix
DJ Creativity's EDM/Dance/House "Looking For Love" feat. Carmelina impacts radio soon!
Music artist Carmelina takes you inside a look at the "Looking For Love" set to be released off label 32 Track Productions in 2013. Follow on Twitter @DJCreativity32 | @CarmelinaMusic | @32TrackProd
Mz Bing features and interviews Carmelina on Mobb Star Radio Live on "Make it Hot Mondays".
Carmelina shares her struggles and the meaning of success in the music industry with Mz. Bing.
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Cancer survivor, Dr. Carl O. Helvie interviews with Breast Cancer Survivors Carmelina Vargas (singer/songwriter) and Tamara St Johns (adjunct professor) on his global Holistic Health Show.
The Holistic Health Show could save your life by providing you with comprehensive holistic interventions for staying well and overcoming illnesses. This involves a combination of body-mind-spirit-environment-relationship-political interventions.
Dr. Carl O. Helvie has published 7 books (the latest being Healthy Holistic Aging: A Blueprint for Success), over 55 articles and presented over 55 research papers around the United States and Europe, and received grants up to $800,000.
MAJOR Woman Of The Month: Carmelina Vargas – “Cancer Likes To Strike Fear But I Am Fearless."
SSM: Three years ago you were diagnosed with early Breast Cancer at such a young age, how did you find out, and what went through your mind when the doctor broke the news. Where you devastated?
CV: I had my very first mammogram and a biopsy a few weeks after I found a small lump on my left breast during a shower. During the biopsy, the doctor also felt a small lump under my arm…when she asked me how old I was I knew there was something wrong. I’d read somewhere that most women in their 50s are stricken by the disease. I got a call from my doctor and she broke the news to me. We had detected the cancer early. Our next step was to remove the tumor from my body ASAP. I was game.
She referred me to one of the top breast cancer surgeons in New York City. I was in good hands. My doctor shared with me that she lost her mother to the battle, but it was long time ago. She said that when her mother was alive there were very few treatments available.
I never felt devastated. I was blessed. I wanted to heal.
SSM: Did you blame yourself or anyone else?
CV: I didn’t blame myself or anyone at all. I’ve heard the word “Cancer” before but I wasn’t really sure what it was. No one in my family every suffered from this disease. I went on a healing mission and I wanted to learn as much as I could about the disease. I was pretty surprised at the amount of information available. I was a bit overwhelmed, but I found a few resources online and also spoke to my doctor, and some survivors first hand. This helped me understand what was going on with my body a great deal.
Cancer is a part of some people’s lives, and I was convinced, that for me, it would only be an experience. Like a hiccup lol.
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Carmelina appears on the Dr. Oz show as she shares wellness and beauty secrets with Dr. Oz.
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Carmelina Vargas
The Harlemite and breast Cancer survivor talks to Harlem World Magazine about her new video “Alegria,” her new book, a flick at the Magic Johnson Theater and dinner at Melba’s in Harlem.
Harlem World Magazine: Who is Carmelina Vargas, how do you describe yourself?
Carmelina Vargas: I am a passionate singer/songwriter and aspiring author. You can also say that I am quite dedicated and love what I do.
HW: You grew up in Harlem, how has that influenced your music in anyway?
CV: Being a Harlemite has influenced my music a great deal. My music is a blend of my upbringing. Born in the Dominican Republic and raised in Harlem, I incorporate baselines in my music because that’s all I hear outside my window. I fuze it with some pop vocals and I create my own blend. My music is everything that I am.
HW: When did you realize music was going to be your career?
CV: Since I was little. I’ve always had a fondness for rhythm and the joy of creative expression.
HW: You have been diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer, how has it changed your life?
CV: I went through a metamorphosis. Like a new birth. I am more compassionate with myself and almost fearless. When you are a Breast Cancer survivor, you don’t sweat the small stuff anymore. I am also into wellness and taking good care of myself is a priority in my life. Wellness is included in my daily agenda. It is important to exercise and eat well.
HW: It’s Breast Cancer Awareness month, what advice would you give to our female readers regarding Breast Cancer Awareness?
CV: Listen to your body. If you feel something strange or abnormal in your body, don’t be scared, go to your doctor and get checked early. That one small step can save your life. It saved mine. It’s better to know than to sit there wondering and asking everyone else about your health and your body… You are in control!
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Carmelina Releases Harlem-Centric Music Video for Pop and Dance-Fuzed Single “Alegria” (“Joy”)
Joy n.1. Intense and especially ecstatic or exultant happiness. 2. The expression or manifestation of such feeling.
New York, NY / September 12, 2012 - Carmelina Vargas releases music video for her latest release “Alegria” (“Joy”), an upbeat dance/pop track that has seen national commercial radio play. From sidewalk murals and children out to play to waterfront views and the energy of the street, the music video is produced and directed by Nimi Hendrix and boasts the vibrant and diverse cultures of New York’ s Harlem neighborhood, of which Carmelina is a resident.
“Alegria” (“Joy”) is produced by New York’s Add-On Music Group and written by Carmelina Vargas. The hip-shaking, pop single is fuzed with dance and tropical elements and has hit the airwaves on B95 KBOS in Fresno, CA, 98.7 AMP Radio WDZH in Detroit, MI, 95.7 The Beat KPAT in Santa Maria, CA, 106.9 K-HITS KHTT FM in Tulsa,OK, WHYI Y100 in Miami and on Promo Only.
Carmelina's New! single "Alegria" hits TOP 40 Going for Adds for the Week of Sept 3rd on Radio & Records
Carmelina's new single will get ample exposure in the TOP 40 Radio market. The "Alegria" music video is set to launch September 10.
DJ Addition has been the force behind Carmelina's recent success in maintream radio play.
Carmelina's "Alegria" was heard this Labor Day Weekend on stations across the country, including B95 KBOS in Fresno, CA, 98.7 AMP Radio WDZH in Detroit, MI and 95.7 The Beat KPAT in Santa Maria.
"Alegria” (“Joy”), an upbeat dance/pop track independently released by Carmelina Vargas aka Carmelina, will be heard this Labor Day Weekend on stations across the country, including B95 KBOS in Fresno, CA, 98.7 AMP Radio WDZH in Detroit, MI and 95.7 The Beat KPAT in Santa Maria, CA.
Carmelina's “Alegria” will be heard this Labor Day Weekend on stations across the country, including B95 KBOS in Fresno, CA, 98.7 AMP Radio WDZH in Detroit, MI and 95.7 The Beat KPAT in Santa Maria
"Alegria” (“Joy”), an upbeat dance/pop track independently released by Carmelina Vargas aka Carmelina, will be heard this Labor Day Weekend on stations across the country, including B95 KBOS in Fresno, CA, 98.7 AMP Radio WDZH in Detroit, MI and 95.7 The Beat KPAT in Santa Maria, CA.
“Labor Day weekend mix shows are significant for radio. Mainly major label singles get the priority during this key weekend that starts setting up records for the early part of the music industry’s fourth quarter, so this is quite an achievement,” says DJ Addition, a longtime radio promoter of both independent and major label music.
Carmelina Vargas Joins Latin FACES to Increase Breast Cancer Awareness in Latino Community
Recording artist and breast cancer survivor Carmelina Vargas has partnered with Latin FACES, non-profit organization started by fellow Dominican immigrant Fary De León.
Recording artist and breast cancer survivor Carmelina Vargas has partnered with Latin FACES, non-profit organization started by fellow Dominican immigrant Fary De León, which is dedicated to strengthening family values with a focus on education and breast and cervical cancer awareness. Carmelina will be participating in and promoting Latin FACES fundraising endeavors including walks and special events.
“Fary De León is such an inspiration. She is a breast cancer survivor who came to the US without speaking English. A strong woman who just wants to spread awareness in our community where silence about cancer is prevalent and really prevents early detection,” says Carmelina.
Dance Mover: Carmelina Vargas “Alegria”
Carmelina Vargas is a singer/songwriter, who is making an impact in the music business. Carmelina is the daughter of a merengue musician and born in Barahona, Dominican Republic, she now lives and works in New York City. Her music is dancefloor ready and she is making serious moves with the new song ‘Alegria’. Her musical upbringing is obvious when you hear this new track “Alegria” – it’s clear she’s no stranger to a good song.
Alegria is a stunning club mover and it has a dance/Latin feel. The beat is excellent and if you don’t have the party moving when you rock this song – check your equipment. To all djs – put this in your Serato’s and spin it. DJ Addition is – and you should too!
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Carmelina Vargas Releases “Alegria,” First Single Since Full Cancer Recovery
New York, NY / July 24, 2012 - Recording artist and breast cancer advocate Carmelina Vargas releases first single since full cancer recovery. “Alegria” (“Joy”) is an upbeat dance track produced byAdd-OnMusic Group and written by Carmelina Vargas. Now available on iTunes. Alegria’s hip-shakingdrumline offers a carnival feel to round out the summer season.
“This song is particularly meaningful to me because it's the first I’ve recorded being 100% cancer free. "Alegria" is a celebration of life and all there is to come and I hope people receive it that way,” says Carmelina.