El Tecolote celebrates 53 Years, Music Happenings & free Brazilian Day/Lavagem
I want to congratulate the Mission District’s bilingual newspaper, El Tecolote on their 53rd anniversary! Kudos to “el jefe” Tecolote founder Juan Gonzalez, the staff of El Tecolote and Acción Latina on their successful gala fundraiser last Saturday night. I am so sorry that I missed it! I was out of town but there in spirit at the St. Mary’s Cathedral banquet room last Saturday evening, August 26.
Read MoreHerman Olivera coming, Weekend happenings!
El Sonero Del Siglo XX1…Herman Olivera is coming to Roccapulco on Saturday, September 16th presented by Jaffe Events. Olivera has spent a good part of close to 3 decades as the lead vocalist for el Maestro Eddie Palmieri.
Read MoreChangui KL plays Changui for the SF Bay Masses
The exciting and versatile young guitarist/trescero Kai Lyons, (pictured left-photo by Luis Medina) formerly with the highly regarded band Soltron band made up of many now prominent Bay Area musicians, has been busy these days! Kai who has been featured, with Javier Navarette’s Socially Distanced Friends all star group has been producing his own Changui nights at venues such as the Ivory and Wine nightspot in SF’s Mission District on 22nd and Bartlett Streets.
Read MoreEl Maestro Eddie Palmieri announces his retirement due to health issues
El Maestro Eddie Palmieri announced his temporary retirement from performing this past weekend. Eddie Palmieri has been recently suffering lung problems that affect his heart. He could not attend major concerts in New York at Lincoln Center and Central Park Summerstage last week due to his current condition although his band performed at the shows dedicated in his honor.
Read MoreCon Sabor Playlist/KPFA 94.1 FM/Sat. Aug. 5, 2023
Last night, I had the opportunity to play a few long tracks within the mix of new, contemporary and classic Salsa, Afro-Cuban, Timba, Latin Jazz and a few surprises. Since the station’s posted playlist can be a bit erratic, I decided to post last night’s playlist.
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