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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 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…

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…

It's "supposed suicide" because Hector Lavoe never attempted suicide by jumping from a 9th-floor hotel room. The general knowledge of the public is that Hector jumped to take his life. But in an interview with Frankie Jay, Richie Viera,…

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…

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.…

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…

I was mesmerized when I heard the first notes of Jose Aguirre's Cali Big Band in "Gente con Alma". It just got better from there. This album, nominated for Best Traditional Tropical Album at the 2021 Latin Grammy Awards, features a 23…