Jose Feliciano: 50 Years of “Feliz Navidad”
The Christmas classic "Feliz Navidad" turned 50 in 2020, and Jose Feliciano is celebrating by inviting a few guest artists to sing along in a new version of it.
Perlude to "Feliz Navidad"
Jose Feliciano was doing very well at the time…
Negroni’s Trio “Esperanzas/Hope” Review
In "Esperanzas/Hope" the Negroni's Trio expands on their unique brand of Latin Jazz and adds selected guests.
In its 11th album, Negroni's Trio continues its musical innovation with songs that fuse elements of classical music, Latin…
Why do Tunas Play at Christmas?
Why is it that in Puerto Rico I only hear the Tunas Estudiantinas at Christmas time?
I don't know if the same thing happens in other countries. However, the other day I asked myself this cultural question. In this category, I include the…
Willy Calderon “LA Impromptu” Review
If you want to experience new Salsa that sounds like Classic Salsa, then check out Willy Calderon's "LA Impromtu".
The young Colombian musician, producer, pianist, and percussionist, who grew up in Los Angeles, produced an impressive…
Hector Lavoe’s Supposed Suicide Attempt
It's "supposed" because Hector Lavoe never attempted suicide by jumping from a 9th floor hotel room.
The general knowledge the public has is that Hector jumped to take his life. But in an interview with Frankie Jay, Richie Viera, who…
Mauricio J. Rodriguez “Luz” Review
The Jazz / Latin Jazz album "Luz", led and produced by Mauricio Rodriguez, was a delightful listening experience.
The Cuban bassist and producer assembled a nice group of musicians that participated alternately throughout the album's 10…
BMI Launches “Música y Más” Series
As part of the closing of Hispanic Heritage Month, BMI launched "Música y Más", an interview series highlighting influencers in Latin music today!
The first episode features renowned young producers Andres Torres and Edgar Barrera. I…
Rafael Hernandez “El Jibarito” Anecdote
This month we commemorate the 130th birthday of Rafael Hernandez "El Jibarito", considered one of the best songwriters from Latin America.
I'll share an anecdote my father told me about him, as my dad knew Rafael Hernandez personally.…
Salsa Orchestrations in the ’70s
The evolution of Salsa orchestrations during the '70s dramatically increased its popularity and established it as a solid genre of popular music, not a passing craze.
Salsa Music in the '60s
It started in the '60s when bands began to mix…