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I have always admired Chita Rivera, the legendary Broadway star who, to me, was more than an actress, singer, and dancer. She was a trailblazer, a humanitarian, and a role model for Latinas. Chita was the first Latina to receive a…

In 2023 Atabal celebrated 40 years since percussionist Héctor Rodríguez co-founded the band, and this month they started their 41st year with a remarkable performance at the Fiestas de la Calle San Sebastián. Atabal 's 40th Anniversary…

If you are a fan of jazz and Latin music, you won’t want to miss the 2024 Puerto Rico Jazz Jam, a two-day event that will feature some of the best musicians and singers on the island and beyond. The event, organized by the renowned trumpet…

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…

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…

During the 2023 Mastercard Jazz Fest in Puerto Rico, Eddie Palmieri shared that he originally wanted Andy Montañez as the singer for his album "The Sun of Latin Music". Palmieri's Story of "The Sun of Latin Music" During one of the breaks…

Master percussionist Eguie Castrillo will commemorate the centenaries of Tito Puente and Tito Rodriguez with the concert "The Mambo Kings - 100 Years" on April 6 at Berklee College of Music. Special guests include Gilberto Santa Rosa and…

When I saw this video explaining why you shouldn't play the cowbell in concerts, I immediately thought of those that do it at the Día Nacional de la Zalsa. He provides 5 reasons why not to do it. 5 Reasons Not to Play Cowbell at Concerts…

In the recent "Premios lo Nuestro" homage to Victor Manuelle, Tito Nieves forgot the lyrics of the song he was performing on national TV due to a failed teleprompter. This triggered a debate on the use of teleprompters by singers.…