Cheo Feliciano: 41 Years of “La Voz Sensual”
The album “La Voz Sensual de Cheo Feliciano” was launched over 48 years ago. It's release occurred one year after his comeback album “Cheo” came out.
Note: I published this blog back in 2013 to commemorate the 41 years of the release of…
A Night of Music and Stories with Luis “Perico” Ortiz
Last Saturday, I had the privilege of attending with my wife one of the most memorable concerts of my life. It was the “Tocando y Contando Historias” show by Luis “Perico” Ortiz, the legendary trumpet player, arranger, producer, and musical…
Charlie Aponte Welcomes 2024 Full of Energy
Charlie Aponte 2024 New Year’s performance was a night to remember! My wife Ivonne and I went for the first time to celebrate the new year at a hotel in San Juan and had a blast.
The event at the Royal Sonesta Hotel had Charlie Aponte,…
Reflections on 2023
Another year has passed, and I truly hope it was a good one for you. You may have noticed that in 2023 Latino Music Café didn't have as much content activity as in previous years. I'll get into the reasons for that in a moment, but wanted…
Improved Sesiones desde la Loma El Evento 2
Sesiones desde la Loma, El Evento 2 was an even better experience than last year's El Evento (1). Everything from the music to the logistics was better in the event organized by Norberto Velez, and the public showed up despite the week-long…
Humberto Ramirez’s Jazz Sinfónico a Delightful Experience
Humberto Ramirez’s concert with Puerto Rico’s Symphonic Orchestra titled Jazz Sinfónico was a delightful experience for my wife and me and the audience in attendance. The concert was held at the Sala Sinfónica Pablo Casals of the Centro de…
Asian Influence on Puente’s Latin Jazz
Some of Tito Puente's music reflected the influence Asian culture had on him. As we celebrate Asian month in the US, it's essential to recognize those influences and how they enriched Latin Jazz and Latin music.
Bobby Sanabria's Article on…
Return of Latin Songwriters Hall of Fame (LSHOF)
Voting is ongoing for the 2023 La Musa Awards of the Latin Songwriters Hall of Fame (LSHOF) and is open to all music fans. The voting window will close on May 17, 2023.
The Latin Songwriters Hall of Fame (LSHOF)
The LSHOF was formed in…
Giovanni Hidalgo “Tribute to the King” The Concert
This review was written by former basketball player and photographer Conrado Pastrano on his Facebook account. I thought it was such an excellent piece of writing that with his permission we share it with you at Latino Music Café. The…
Cuarteto Coculense, First Mariachi Recording
"The very first Mariachi recording" as identified in the cover of the Cuarteto Coculense 1907-1909 album, precedes the Mexican Revolution and is now at the US Library of Congress.
Mariachi Before the Revolution and the Disc
The Cuarteto…