The organizers of the First Exposition of Caribbean Music (Caribbean Music Expo, CME), had the idea to give to Cuba the responsabity of the Latin Night and they were not sorry about the election: the only spicy ceremony which pretended to promote the Caribbean discography was leaded by the sonorous embassy of the Great Island in the Antilles.
I am not making a nacionalist roaring, I am exposing objective evidences. The so-called Latin Mix Showcase, having as scenery Little Pub situated in the north part of Jamaica became lively and full of people thanks to Son Damas and Yumurí y sus Hermanos who, as they have been doing since a little time ago, went beyond Salsa sphere. Now that the theme La Bomba, firstly recorded for one of the records of his brother Orlando Valle (Maraca), is getting international strength through the interpretations of Willie Rosario and Oscar D' Leon, this young singer offers a wide scope of possibilities of mixing contemporary Son with traditional roots.
Granma, Pedro de la Hoz, Cuba.

Having 34 years old, a intense labor as leader of his orchestra, a new record on his hands and a very clear concept of what he wants, musically speaking, Moisés Valle, Yumurí, seems to be on the best moment of his artistic career.
Qualified by critics as an exponent of less agressive Salsa and more melody, Yumuri managed to achieved a signature tone for his orchestra, something quite hard in a country having plenty of luminary Salsa groups and a demanding public.
with his strong register and very refined voice, he can easily run around different genres of the Cuban music.
lázaro Sarmiento, Cuba.

One of these sweet nights in Azúcar, we had the priviledge to greet personally Yumurí, who was, as good host, responsible for the entertainment of that place with his spice rhythms, at the same time we enjoy the live atmosphere and the party taking place at that Temple of Tropical Music.
La Crónica de Cancún, Esteban Torres, México.


Make your own schedule with relatives and friends to dance different Cuban rhythms that will be available today at EXPOMUSICA Fair 2000.
Those who are eager about Son will be pleased, a very appreciable rhythm, favorite of many Colombians (...) you can enjoy Yumurí y sus Hermanos' Salsa, Cuban group leaded by Moisés Valle, charismatic sonero who has shared the scenario with Cheo Feliciano, Ismael Miranda, José Alberto "El Canario", Ray Sepúlveda, Tito Nieves and Rubén Blades.
El Tiempo, Bogotá, Colombia.

"Gigant multitude excceding real capacities was the main feature of ''Cuba Salsa Festival'' which took place last January 29 at Meguro Kumin Center of Tokio. The public welcomed gratefully "Yumurì y sus Hermanos", who made his bow in the spectacle with Cocodrilo de agua salá and then in a row, different Cuban tropical themes, making every single person move since the very first clave`s sound.
Although these Cuban musicians did not know much about the language, they communicated perfectly with the Japanese public.
International Press, Japón.

...a vibrant music scene, encouraged by the Castro government's cultural policies, exists today in the live houses of Havana and Santiago.
It was this scene that bore Moisès Rafael Valle Molerio, better Known by his nickname Yumurí. Together with his 13 piece band Yumurì y sus Hermanos (Yumuri and His Brothers), the 30-year-old singer is in the middle of a scheduled 112 performances at the recently opened Muchacha restaurant in Tokyo's Shibuya.
"Yumurì y sus Hermanos" seven-month-long perch on top of the Cuban charts last year probably brought them to the attention of Muchacha's owners, but it must have the group's stunning, energetic performances that closed the deal.
The Japan Times, Japón.

In Tokyo through the end of January, Yumurì y sus Hermanos are not a bunch of underemployed, second-class entertainers nobody on their musical island cares about. On the contrary, the 12 musicians are one of the most sought-after live acts in Havana and topped Cuban charts for seven months running last year.
The group's shows are already a favorite jamming ground for both visiting and local salsa stars.
Manichi Daily News, Japón.