Apollo Sound

Salsa and Latin music legend Roberto Roena turned 80 years old this month, so here are some highlights of Mr. Bongo. The Legend of Roberto Roena Ten years ago I wrote a 2-blog series following the musical career of Roberto Roena. It was…

When Roberto Roena decided to leave El Gran Combo 50 years ago he ended up naming his new band the Apollo Sound.

Roberto Roena has enjoyed a long and successful career. At the pinnacle are 3 classic albums with his Apollo Sound that cemented his legacy in Salsa and Latin music. The Apollo Sound albums #6, #7, and #8 cemented Roena's legacy among…

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…