Rubén Blades Extraordinary SalsaSwing Concert in Puerto Rico
No other word describes the Rubén Blades SalsaSwing concert in Puerto Rico but extraordinary.
The SalsaSwing Puerto Rico concert included a 3-song tribute to Cheo Feliciano, the entire "Siembra" album from top to bottom, a total of 41…
Sylvia Rexach at 100 Years
This year we commemorate 100 years of Sylvia Rexach's birthday, and what a better way to do it by highlighting her achievements on International Women's Day.
A True Latina Pioneer
Sylvia was a trailblazing woman and a versatile artist…
2021 Latin Music Departed
This year 2021 has taken away several Latin Music artists. Especially several of the elite Salsa group, the Fania All-Stars of the '70s.
Here's some of the departed in 2021:
January:
1. Hector "Bomberito" Zarzuela - the great…
Cheo Feliciano’s “Felicidades” 48th Anniversary
Cheo Feliciano's Salsa Navideña classic, "Felicidades" celebrates its 48th anniversary this year. A Salsa Dura album with great flavor, "Felicidades" became a perfect complement to the few existing Salsa Navideña music albums that had been…
The Black Santa Claus
My wife Ivonne found by serendipity a decorative figure of a black Santa Claus at a local Marshall's store. There was something beautiful and special about this Black Santa that attracted her to it.
Why Black Santa is Special
We all know…
Luis “Perico” Ortiz “Sigo Entre Amigos” Review
Luis "Perico" Ortiz gives us another memorable musical visit with "Sigo Entre Amigos".
"Sigo Entre Amigos" feels like a friend that after several years of not seeing each other, drops by with his friends to share the latest music they've…
Celia Cruz “Song” “La Bandera Que Canta”
Salsa Queen Celia Cruz has been brought back to musical life with a new single "La Bandera Que Canta". The song is part of a project called "Spoken Music".
"La Bandera Que Canta"
The "Spoken Music" project is presented by Celia Cruz…
Negroni’s Trio “Esperanzas/Hope” Review
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 do Tunas Play at Christmas?
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…