Afro-Cuban All Stars Visit Seattle – Part 2
The conversation I had with Juan de Marcos Gonzalez, the man who created the Cuban “son” band “Sierra Maestra”, the Buena Vista Social Club project, and the Afro-Cuban All Stars, was very pleasant.
Juan de Marcos, who must have told some…
Afro-Cuban All-Stars Visit Seattle – Part 1
Buena Vista is “hasta la vista”. Juan de Marcos Gonzalez, the founder of the famous group whose album "Buena Vista Social Club" won a Grammy in 1998, has evolved the group into a smaller and more versatile ensemble.
This…
Juanes PARCE Album Review
Here is a video review of Latin music artist Juanes "PARCE" album. I included some facts about "PARCE", some interesting things about the album concept, what I liked and what I didn't like about it, and finally, my recommendation.
I've…
“Daria Mi Vida Por Ella” Brings Out Nationalism in Christmas
If you haven't watched the new video "Daría Mi Vida Por Ella" (I would give my life for her), then I highly recommend you check it out, below.
"Daría Mi Vida Por Ella" features Puerto Rican Salsa music stars Cheo Feliciano, Ismael…
Spanish Harlem Orchestra has 10 years of “Salsa Dura”
The Spanish Harlem Orchestra came together 10 years ago, after Ruben Blades' "Son del Solar" group broke up, and pianist Oscar Hernandez began searching for a new musical project of his own.
Oscar decided to do something different; bring…
NPR Features Celia Cruz as One of Top 50 Voices
NPR is producing a series on the Top 50 voices of all-time, and yes, Cuban singer Celia Cruz made the list.
A friend of mine emailed me this news about the NPR Top 50 List, and that Celia had made it. For me, the good thing of blogging…
My Favorite Celia Cruz Recordings
Selecting a favorite Celia Cruz recording is like picking the most beautiful star in the sky....there are so many and they are all so pretty. But if I had to pick just one of Celia's Salsa albums, I would go with "Celia & Johnny".…
Special Day for Celia Cruz and Ismael Rivera
October 21st is a double-special day for Salsa music lovers. We commemorate the birthday anniversary of Salsa Queen Celia Cruz. Additionally, we also commemorate one of the favorite days for Ismael Rivera.
This day is also when…
John Lennon and a “Tropical Tribute to The Beatles”
This past October 9th would have been the 70th birthday of the great musician John Lennon. The RMM album "Tropical Tribute to The Beatles" is a classy Latin music homage to him.
As I pondered if and how Lennon had an influence on Latin…