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…
Aymee Nuviola Delights in Puerto Rico Jazz Fest
The increasingly popular Cuban singer Aymee Nuviola ignited and delighted the audience at the Puerto Rico Jazz Fest 2022.
In what turned out to be an all-Cuban night, Aymee opened the last day of the Jazz Fest ahead of follow Cubans…
Chucho Valdés Paquito D’Rivera Kickoff Reunion Tour
Seeing Chucho Valdés and Paquito D'Rivera perform together after more than 40 years was a memorable experience for the audience at the Puerto Rico Jazz Fest 2022 edition.
My wife and I wanted to see them because both are extraordinary…
Is Rubén Blades Retiring from Music?
In the recent (May 2022) SalsaSwing concert in Puerto Rico, Rubén Blades may have hinted that he's retiring from music. Or perhaps more specifically, from touring.
Is Rubén Blades Really Retiring?
Here's why I believe Rubén Blades may…
History of El Gran Combo: the 2020s
Like everyone else in the music business, El Gran Combo was impacted at the start of the 2020 decade by the Covid-19 pandemic.
And like several other artists, the band tried to make good use of the performing downtime.
2020 Virtual…
Rubén Blades Extraordinary SalsaSwing Concert in Puerto Rico
No other word describes the Rubén Blades SalsaSwing concert in Puerto Rico but extraordinary.
The SalsaSwing Puerto Rico concert included a 3-song tribute to Cheo Feliciano, the entire "Siembra" album from top to bottom, a total of 41…
Sylvia Rexach at 100 Years
This year we commemorate 100 years of Sylvia Rexach's birthday, and what a better way to do it by highlighting her achievements on International Women's Day.
A True Latina Pioneer
Sylvia was a trailblazing woman and a versatile artist…
2021 Latin Music Departed
This year 2021 has taken away several Latin Music artists. Especially several of the elite Salsa group, the Fania All-Stars of the '70s.
Here's some of the departed in 2021:
January:
1. Hector "Bomberito" Zarzuela - the great…
Cheo Feliciano’s “Felicidades” 48th Anniversary
Cheo Feliciano's Salsa Navideña classic, "Felicidades" celebrates its 48th anniversary this year. A Salsa Dura album with great flavor, "Felicidades" became a perfect complement to the few existing Salsa Navideña music albums that had been…
The Black Santa Claus
My wife Ivonne found by serendipity a decorative figure of a black Santa Claus at a local Marshall's store. There was something beautiful and special about this Black Santa that attracted her to it.
Why Black Santa is Special
We all know…