Since 2002, HVW8 has been involved with Candela Arts and Music Festival in Old San Juan, Puerto Rico.
It’s a great time for art and music, past performers have included; Lee Quinones, Doze Green, Dzine, Jose Parla, Dzine, Rafael Vargas-Suarez, Rostarr, Ricky Powell, Jeff Zimmermann, Bobbito, Neil Aline, Nickodemus, Tyler Askew, Dustin Ross, Karl Injex, Chad, Aaron, Josh Deep, Dom Ritmo, Orin, Dixon, Gerog Levin, Local 12, Garth Trinidad, Osunlade, Quantic, John Arnold, John Beltran, Busquelo, Rich Medina, Matthias Heilbronn, Jephte Guillaume, Jaymz Nylon,Andy, Karen P, Queen Majesty, Carol C, Karla Calderon, Jerome D, Ausubo, Max, Miles, Has, Dj Cute, Mode 2, HVW8, Swifty, Mitch, Swoon, Shepard Fairey, Bast, Faile, David Ellis, Chris Mendoza, Damon Bell, Valida, Jamie Strong, Eddy Plenty, Captain Planet, Ernesto Vigo, Probe, Seiji, Desmond Wiiliams, Vikter Duplaix, Infraganti, Thomas Ryan, Sean Holland, Cliff Scott, IG Culture, Mark Force, Calvin, Louie Vega, Joe Clausell, Boozoo Bajou, Os Gemeos, Bebel Gilberto, Nina, Pablo Aravena, Paul Bradshaw, Adam Glickman, Anicee Gaddis, Lee Harrison, Knox Robinson, Diana Mclure, Mammamess, SBTG, Dennis Perez, 4rmula, Maya Hayuk, Yuri Shimojo and that’s not everyone!
Here are some photos from previous Candela Festivals –
First Candelafest, 2002, with HVW8 and the Barnstormers.
Puerto Rico Candelafest 2003 with HVW8, Straight No Chaser, Mode 2 and Doze Green.
Dustin Ross’s Candelafest photos 2005 with HVW8, Bobbito, SSABTG, and Rude Movements.
HVW8 Puerto Rico Candelafest 2006.
More photos HERE