José Nogueras: “A Gozar la Fiesta” and More

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We had the pleasure of visiting Puerto Rican singer-songwriter José Nogueras in his studio to talk about his career, Christmas, his album“A Gozar la Fiesta“, Parrandas, Tite Curet Alonso, Cheo Feliciano, and so many other things.

Entering José Nogueras’ studio feels like walking into Santa Claus’ toy factory. This place produces the magic of Christmas music, salsa, boleros, jingles, and other things that we have enjoyed so much.

It would be a very long writing if I tried to share everything we talked about in one blog. So I’m going to break it into parts, and in each one, you will hear José Nogueras talk about these topics.

Christmas Is All of Us

As the Christmas season approaches, in Puerto Rico, we’re waiting for José Nogueras’ new album just as we look forward to “turrón” and “pasteles”. It has become part of the Christmas tradition. In fact, I told Nogueras that I read somewhere that in Puerto Rico, “Without José Nogueras there is no Christmas“.

And that’s where we started. José began his response to my comment with a nice anecdote about his friend and mentor, the great songwriter Tite Curet Alonso, and then emphasized what we should remember during Christmas.

A Gozar la Fiesta

José Nogueras
A Gozar la Fiesta” is another beautiful Christmas album by José Nogueras with joyful and positive messages.

This year, José Nogueras’ Christmas album is entitled “A Gozar la Fiesta“. The album follows the theme that José has accustomed us to; cheerful songs, Christmas reflections, love songs, and even a patriotic song.

With”A Gozar la Fiesta” Nogueras brings us his 39th Christmas album. But there is a bit of confusion with this count if we consider what has been said in previous records. The maestro clarifies this confusion.

The songs in “A Gozar la Fiesta” are mostly in the rhythm of Plena. The maestro of Puerto Rican music uses this fun rhythm to infect us with his joy. But above all, his music continues to provide us with a positive approach to life; “siempre“. José Nogueras has written so many beautiful and popular songs that it was inevitable to talk about the messages that predominate in them.

These messages are spread across “A Gozar la Fiesta” and throughout his discography, as they are universal messages that do not go out of fashion.

More from José Nogueras

Our conversation with José Nogueras was extensive; being this kind and humble human being extremely generous with his time. And this is especially during the period of the year when there is the highest demand for it.

But we have yet to share more of our conversation with Nogueras. In other blogs, we will go into his beginnings in music, his influences, and his journey to his first Christmas album; the classic “Versos de Nuestra Cultura“.

In the meantime, enjoy “A Gozar la Fiesta” another excellent Christmas production by José Nogueras with cheerful and positive messages for the whole family.

Stay tuned to Latino Music Café.

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