Popular Cuban singer and songwriter Leoni Torres He was moved by the scope of one of his most recent hits, the song “Cuando bailas”.
Leoni reacted to the publication of a video on the Instagram profile of Cheeza Africana Foundationfrom Uganda, in which African children dance a choreography of the song, which is part of their latest album Having a good time.
“Seeing them dancing a salsa from the other side of the world has moved me a lot,” said the artist. “And more knowing that it is a foundation that helps children.”
Cheeza Afrikana presents itself on its social networks as “a foundation aimed at promoting young talents in Africa to be good citizens”; and has become known worldwide through the videos of the children she supports, for her ability and grace to dance any genre and type of music.
This time they selected salsa remix of the song of the Cuban, which is danced by two of the boys with a sandunga and movements so contagious that they will undoubtedly go viral.
Leoni’s followers celebrated the good news: “Even I have been moved. How nice that thanks to your good music, Cuban salsa reaches so far and is enjoyed in the same way”; “That happens when good music is made, with the heart… And if @leoni_torres does it… much better. Many blessings”; “Further should your music go.”
And the praise for the talent of the novice dancers could not be missing: “Those children deserve heaven, they have a gift like no other, they love to dance and, despite their shortcomings, they always show a smile, may many people continue to help them” ; “It’s in their blood! They dance since babies! Lot of talent!”; “Unquestionably the flavor of Cubans comes from Africa, these children have a very special way of dancing.”
The artist himself uploaded a capture of the video to his stories, accompanied by his music and an emotional face.
“When you dance” was released in September 2022 and has more than 1.2 million views on YouTube. Two months later, its salsa version was released, accompanied by a fabulous video clip that includes the same choreography performed by dancers in different cities around the world.
The song integrates the most recent album of the Cuban composer, Having a good timewhich includes only salsa songs.
His previous production, They singa tribute album to Polo Montañezwas a total success and earned him a 2022 Latin Grammy nomination.
