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For Zaccai Curtis, winning his first Grammy award for Best Latin Jazz Album, thanks to "Cubop Lives!," is a significant achievement. The gifted 43-year-old pianist and composer has now been recognized on a grand scale, placing him among the…

On a breezy January evening, the Ponce de León Avenue in Santurce buzzed with the traffic of music lovers making their way to the Centro de Bellas Artes. The air was electric with anticipation for the fifteenth anniversary of the Puerto…

Angel "Cucco" Peña received a well-deserved distinction, although it was not a standard Latin Grammy. The Puerto Rican musician, director, and producer received the Trustees Award from the Latin Recording Academy for his lasting mark on…

I think it's fitting to finish election week (in the US and Puerto Rico) with a couple of Salsa songs about elections! Sometimes, especially if our candidate didn't win the election, we feel a bit blue about the outcome and the future.…

When the spotlight falls on Gilberto Santa Rosa, it illuminates not just a legendary salsa singer but a true gentleman of music. Recently, Berklee College of Music bestowed upon him an honorary doctorate degree, recognizing his remarkable…

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…