Interview with Edmundo Pina Machin “Mundele”- English Translation from Con Sabor KPFA 2/11/23
LM: I HAVE THE PLEASURE OF SPEAKING TO EDMUNDO PINA MACHIN MUNDELE OF LOS VAN VAN FOR MANY YEARS. HOW ARE YOU TODAY?
Read MoreThe Pre-Valentines Day Dance-Concert this Sat. 2/11/23 in Oakland Preview
This Saturday night, February 11th is shaping up to be quite a show for the 3rd Annual Pre-Valentines Day Dance-Concert at the classic Art Deco California Ballroom, 1736 Franklin Street in Oakland.
Read MoreTalking Music/Music Notes 1/27/23
I attended the lecture by former Los Van Van trombonist for 40 years, Edmundo Piña Machin “Mundele” at Cafe Alma in San Francisco’s Hunters Point district last Saturday. This was one of two dates where Mundo was going to present his multi-media presentation on the history and evolution of Cuban music from the 1800s to the present day.
Read MoreMusic News: Week ending 1/21/23
Manny Martinez, the esteemed vocalist of Azabache fame who is the lead singer for Louie Romero’s Mazacote and VibraSON has plans to come out with new recordings closer to Summer time. His latest single Tu Y Yo is a fine example of catchy, sophisticated Salsa En English!
Read MoreTalking Music: In Appreciation of Jeff Beck RIP
I grew up with “wide ears” which meant I had an appreciation for all genres of music as a young kid. I was born in an era that allowed me to be immersed in an explosion of different influences: Motown, The Beatles, The British Invasion, Rock, Blues, Jazz, Soul, RnB, Psychedelia, Folk, Gospel, World, Top 40, Latin and my parent’s favorite Spanish speaking AM radio stations that was always on the family radio.
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