Remarks on Latin Jazz: Conversation with Ricky Gonzalez
This is an excellent conversation that I got from Latin Jazz group in Yahoo. Musician Ricky Gonzalez, a master pianist, wrote this insightful commentary regarding the state of Latin Jazz.
It touches on the Latin Jazz popularity, or lack…
Justo Betancourt: 40+ Years of “Lo Sabemos” Salsa Album
Justo Betancourt classic album "Lo Sabemos" was released in the midst of the Salsa boom in 1975. That puts it at over 40 years old, but you would never know by its music and sound quality.
"Lo Sabemos" is the Fania All-Stars in Disguise…
Eddie Palmieri Shines with Strong Latin Jazz Group
Eddie Palmieri has not lost a beat regarding knowing how to put on a good Latin music show for the audience to enjoy.
Mr. Palmieri, a 9-time Grammy Award winner, has a solid group of star musicians that help him sizzle the stage with…
The Legend of Roberto Roena – Part 2
In Part 1, I gave you a brief history of the career of Roberto Roena. We covered his early career with Cortijo, El Gran Combo, and the start of his Apollo Sound. Here we'll cover a bit of his dancing and a lot more about his music.
The…
The Legend of Roberto Roena: Part 1
I had the fortune to witness the peak years of legendary Puerto Rican bongo player Roberto Roena. His Apollo Sound of the '70s and '80s made a profound impact on Salsa music.
One of my highlights regarding Roberto Roena was a concert he…
Fiestas Calle San Sebastian is a Great Puerto Rican Tradition
The traditional “Fiestas de la Calle San Sebastian" brings more than just music to the festivities that nowadays mark the close of Christmas in Puerto Rico.
Music and More at the Calle San Sebastian
The importance of this festival is that…
Christmas Latin Music Favorites – Part 2
You still have time to update your Christmas Latin music collection, so that the New Year doesn’t catch you listening to the same old Latin music.
In Part 1 of my Christmas Latin Music Favorites, I mentioned mostly classics played this…
Christmas Latin Music Favorites – Part 1
I was browsing through my Christmas music genre and noticed I have collected a relatively long list of recordings in this Latin music category.
At the beginning of the decade all I had was a few handful of CDs, most had been with me for…
Is Nelly Furtado the Next Eydie Gorme?
One of my most memorable moments listening to my dad's music was the sweet female voice with the Trio Los Panchos. That female voice had a special accent that made it captivating to listen.
Whether because of her accent or her sweet…