KPFA 94.1 FM is currently running their Winter Fund Drive. My program Con Sabor is going to try to raise money for KPFA with a special fund drive program this coming Saturday, March 5th from 9 to 11 PM PST. KPFA is the oldest listener sponsored public radio station in the United States. This is a unique model which guarantees independence from the constraints of commercials and underwriting. Latin music and culture have been championed on the station since the early 1970’s. Con Sabor is carrying on that tradition with the best in Salsa, Latin Jazz, Musica Cubana as well as interviews with everyone from prominent musicians to community spokespersons and artists. Please consider supporting Con Sabor and KPFA this coming Saturday evening by pledging at www.kpfa.org during the program this Saturday evening. And…thanks for your support!!!
World Salsa Radio.com is presenting their second in a series of dance socials on Friday, March 25th at The Beat, 2560 Ninth Street in Berkeley. There will be dance performances by renowned Salsa dance troupes as well as Salsa lessons starting at 9 pm. The DJ music will be provided by WSR CEO/DJ Felipe “El De La Clave SF” Martinez and WSR co-founder Orlando DJ Boricua” Felix. Special guest DJ will be yours truly, Luis Medina of “Sabiduria Con Tumbao” starting my set at 10 pm. Be sure to tune in by visiting www.worldsalsaradio.com on your laptop or mobile devices. It’s on 24 hours a day, 7 days a week!
La Peña Cultural Center, 3105 Shattuck Avenue in Berkeley is presenting “Baila” community dance party on Friday, March 18th from 7 pm to 1 am with a multi-room environment featuring the explosive salsa of Brauiio Barrera’s Somos El Son with KPOO/KPFA DJ Jose Ruiz in the main auditorium. DJ Ron will be spinning Bachata in the lounge. Salsa and Bachata dance lessons by In Lak’ech Dance before the show begins at 7:30 pm. Doors open at 7 pm. Tickets are already going fast. For tickets and information, visit lapena.org.
Jaffe Events in association with MGD Productions will be presenting a dream Cuban music double bill featuring Los Van Van and Alexander Abreu and Havana d’Primera on Friday, May 6th at Berkeley’s UC Theatre, 2036 University Avenue. This will be the first US tour from both of these popular groups since 2019! The last time Los Van Van played San Francisco, they packed Stern Grove in a memorable KPFA sponsored show. DJ Antonio will also play in-between sets. I will be serving as the Master of Ceremonies for this special dance concert. For Info and tickets visit www.jaffeevents.com and www.theuctheatre.org.
Former Los Van Van vocalist Yeny Valdes and her band will be visiting the popular Fresquecito monthly party at La Furia Chalaca, 310 Broadway in Oakland on Saturday, March 12 at 10 pm. Yeny will be joined by resident DJ’s Walt Digz and Pepe Timba. For advance tickets, visit www.eventbrite.com. Also DJ Walt Digz is presenting another edition of his popular El Timbon En El Callejon outdoor party this coming Sunday afternoon, March 6th from 3 to 8 pm at Vida Cantina, 56 Belden Place in San Francisco. Joining Digz at this timba and Musica Cubana party will be DJ Pepe Timba.
The Seahorse in Sausalito continues to showcase a variety of fine bands on Saturday and Sunday evenings starting at 5 pm. This month, the Seahorse features Julio Bravo’s 50+ Birthday Party with Julio and Salsabor 3/6, Rumbache 3/12, Edgardo Cambon and Candela 3/13, Anthony Blea & Friends and DJ Jose Ruiz’ Birthday Party 3/19, Louie Romero & Mazacote 3/20, La Clave Del Blanco 3/26 and Orquesta Taino on 3/27. The featured DJ is KPOO/KPFA’s Jose Ruiz. Great food, Beer and Wine are offered at this popular venue.
The Ramp, 855 Terry Francois Blvd near the bay in San Francisco continues their popular Salsa Saturdays with N’Rumba 3/5, Orquesta Borinquen 3/12, Karabali with Karl Perazzo and Michael Spiro 3/19 and Manny Martinez y Orquesta La Rebeldia 3/26. The shows start at 5 pm. DJ Mendy spins in-between the sets.
The Cigar Bar, 850 Montgomery Street in San Francisco is continuing their Friday and Saturday night live Latin music schedule in March. This month, they are presenting Manteca, 3/4, Pepe Y Su Orquesta 3/5, The Latin Rhythm Boys 3/11, Josh Jones Latin Jazz Ensemble 3/12, Julio Bravo y Salsabor 3/18, La Clave Del Blanco 3/19, Somos El Son 3/25 and Edgardo Cambon y Candela 3/26. Enjoy their classic surroundings, the patio, the fine food, cigars, drinks and the swinging music.
That’s all the news for this time. Ciao 4 now!!
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