Bobi Cespedes, Brian Andres and Music News 8/27/2020
SF Bay Area based Cuban vocalist Bobi Cespedes has returned with a gorgeous recording “Mujer Y Cantante”. Eight original songs celebrating the Cuban son penned by the veteran vocalist who was an important part of the esteemed Conjunto Cespedes back in the 80’s and 90’s
Read MoreSabiduria Con Tumbao playlist for 8/15/2020
I gave a tribute to the late Maestro Israel Lopez “Cachao” in the first half of my program last week. The 6 at Six (pm) segment showcased the songs of the Coronavirus Quarantine Summer.
Read MoreCon Sabor Playlist 8/22/2020
Hi Everybody, here is the playlist for this past Saturday evening’s Con Sabor program on KPFA. I played new releases from Giberto Santa Rosa w/Tito Nieves, Wito Rodriguez, Juston Saurez and the Son All Stars and Wil Campa featuring Haila. We also featured new San Francisco Bay Area based music from Bobi Cespedes (pictured left), The John Santos Sextet and Edgardo Cambon & LaTiDo.
Read MoreLate Summer Music Releases 8/17/2020
Among the pile of new releases from the San Francisco Bay Area that I received, during the past 2 months, have included the anticipated new release “Art Of The Descarga” from The John Santos Sextet on Smithsonian Folkways which reinterprets the traditional, improvised Cuban descargas (jam sessions) into a jazzier, modernistic groove with poignant political and social commentary within the composition’s inventive twists and turns.
Read MoreCon Sabor Playlist Aug. 15, 2020 – KPFA 94.1 FM
Hi Everybody, here is the playlist for the Saturday, Aug. 15th Con Sabor program from 9 to 11 pm on KPFA 94.1 FM and www.kpfa.org.
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