Miguel Zenon’s “Alma Adentro” CD Review
Out-of-the-box creativity combined with extraordinary performance is a rare combination to find. Puerto Rican saxophonist Miguel Zenón's "Alma Adentro" is a jewel of Latin American songs in a straight jazz format.
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Choco Orta’s “Choco Swing” Salsa CD Review
Puerto Rican “sonera” Choco Orta came out this year with a Salsa recording that will delight anyone that likes Salsa music.
“Choco Swing” is Virgen Milagros Orta Rodriguez’s 4th solo recording and the 1st one she produces under her newly…
Enrique Iglesias “Hero” Uplifted Nation After 9-11 Attacks
In 2001, Enrique Iglesias had one of the best music release timings in the history of music when he released the single “Hero” as part of his 2nd album in English, titled “Escape”.
The song was released on September 3rd, 2001. This was…
Juan Carlos Formell Marches to a Different Latin Rhythm
His band has congas and yet his music sounds much mellower than the stereotypical hot and loud danceable Latin music. A mix of trova, son, feeling, and jazz, the music of Juan Carlos Formell is not the typical danceable music, particularly…
Lewis Kahn a Blue Collar Salsa Music Man
If you like Salsa music, it’s likely you’ve heard Lewis Kahn play, even if you don’t recognize his name.
This low-key, affable trombonist-violinist has played with some of the most recognized names in Salsa and Latin music, including…
El Gran Combo’s New Social Song
Not saying this is the first time El Gran Combo records social themes. “Los Mulatos del Sabor” have been recording a variety of messages on their Salsa music. This time, they want to provide a positive message with "Echar Pa' Lante".…
The History of Joe Arroyo’s Song “Rebelión”
The story behind the origin of the Joe Arroyo international mega hit song "La Rebelión" is full of interesting twists and turns. Additionally, author royalties seem to be at stake.
Listening to Ruben Blades tell the story behind “Pedro…
Joe Arroyo Left Huge Impact in Colombian and Latin Music
When I hear the words Colombia and Salsa together, there are two names that come to mind: 1. Grupo Niche, and 2. Joe Arroyo.
Of these two Colombian Salsa music institutions, we just lost "El Joe".
My Experience with Joe Arroyo’s Music…
Poncho Sanchez Warms Jazz Alley with Latin Jazz
Poncho Sanchez brought some Latin heat from California and energized the Seattle Dimitrious’ Jazz Alley stage with a different repertoire than from his previous presentations.
I saw a more energized Poncho Sanchez, sporting a shorter…