Con Sabor Playlist 11/14/2020
San Francisco Bay Area’s own Latin Music Renaissance man John Santos was my special guest in the first hour of Con Sabor this week. We had a great conversation talking about his latest recording with his sextet Art Of The Descarga on Smithsonian Folkways, his life dealing with the pandemic, his thoughts on how the public can support musicians and artists, his memories about his close friend, late Santana conguero Raul Rekow and his thoughts about the passing of conga legend Candido Camero.
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I gave a salute to the late Dueño Del Soneo, Cano Estremera. I played two of Cano’s big hits with Bobby Valentin to remember his soneos and artistry. also played new releases by Little Johnny Rivero aka Pequeño Johnny, Fernando Quiroz with Venezuelan sonero Marcial Istruiz, El Niño Y La Verdad, Roberton and Lele of Los Van Van giving tribute to Adalberto Alvarez, Manolito Y Su Trabuco and trombonist extraordinare Conrad Herwig saluting Horace Silver.
Read MoreFarewell to Legendary percussion master Candido Camero.
The legendary conguero and multi-instrumentalist Candido Camero has passed away at the age of 99. Candido was one of the most influential and revered congueros
Read MoreSabiduria Con Tumbao Playlist 11/4/2020
Today, I had the pleasure of interviewing all-star conguero/percussionist Little Johnny Rivero a.k.a. Pequeño Johnny who has been part of the Eddie Palmieri Orchestra for the past 20 years. He is also known for his 16 year stint with the iconic Puerto Rican music institution La Sonora Ponceña. We discussed his new recording “Golpe Duro”, his musical influences, his playing style and his history. The Six at 6 pm gave tribute to “El Niño Bonito” of Salsa…Ismael Miranda.
Read MoreSabiduria Con Tumbao Playlist 10/28/2020
Today, I received the sad news that “El Dueño Del Soneo”, Cano Estremera passed away. I was lucky to include some vintage Bobby Valentin featuring Cano Estremera at the last minute since I was informed of this news right before the start of the show.
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