Con Sabor Playlist 8/14/2021
I’ve been moving to a new place which is one of the most stressful things that one can experience in life which is why I haven’t posted much during the past few weeks. However, I had the pleasure of hosting Con Sabor live from the KPFA Studio this past Saturday evening. Timbalero/percussionist Leo Rosales (pictured left with Luis Medina-photo: Luis Medina) from the new all-star Latin Rock group Momotombo SF and formerly from Malo in their early 70’s glory days was my special guest.
read moreTribute to Johnny Ventura ‘El Rey Del Merengue” RIP
Merengue legend Johnny Ventura passed on July 28. He was 81. Born Juan de Dios Ventura Soriano, better known as Johnny Ventura as well as by the nicknames: El Caballo Mayor and El Rey del Merengue. He started his career at the age of 16.
read moreSabiduria Con Tumbao Playlist 7/21/2021
I’m posting playlists again for Sabiduria Con Tumbao starting with this program which is my 50th official program since I started on WorldSalsaRadio.com a little more than 1 year ago. This week, we featured the music of trumpeter/vocalist/bandleader Alexander Abreu y Havana d’Primera. Our Six at 6 pm tribute featured the swinging music of timbalero-bandleader Don Perigñon (pictured left) Y La Puertorriqueña! Don is celebrating more than 4 decades in show business! Here is the playlist:
read moreMusic News 7/19/2021
The 2nd Bay Area Latin Jazz Festival brought to you by Montuno Productions is scheduled for Saturday, August 21, 11 am to 6 pm at Rowell Ranch (Rodeo Park), 9275 Dublin Canyon Road in Castro Valley. Headlining will be the hot Cuban vocalist Bobi Cespedes and her band.
read moreMusic News: World Salsa Radio 1st Anniversary & More
I’m back from my Birthday break, feel refreshed and ready to give you the following news: WorldSalsaRadio.com is celebrating it’s 1st Anniversary with a fundraiser for the station this Saturday, July 10th. I have been broadcasting my program “Sabiduria Con Tumbao” every Wednesday from 5 to 7 PM PST.
read moreWhat’s up SF/North Cali Father’s Day Weekend and Music Reviews
Bobi Cespedes and her band will be kicking off the Yerba Buena Gardens Summer of free events starting on Saturday, June 26th at 1 pm. The Gardens are located on Mission between 3rd and 4th Streets in San Francisco.
read moreHot Recordings Out Now-June 2021!
Ruben Blades with Roberto Delgado & Orchestra Salswing! Ruben Blades Productions Iconic vocalist Ruben Blades has mixed Salsa, Jazz and Swing music into an intoxicating brew.
read moreLive Music-Livestream Updates/Etc./Northern Cali 6/8/2021
Here is the current batch of listings of Live and DJ music opening up in the San Francisco Bay Area/Northern California.
read moreSabiduria Con Tumbao Playlist 5/26/2021
Sabiduria Con Tumbao covered a lot of musical territory in tonight’s program. In the first hour, we gave a Happy Anniversary shout out to El Gran Combo who celebrated their 59th Anniversary today. There was also a tribute to one of the great soneros in Cuba today…Mayito Rivera “El Poeta De La Rumba”.
read moreCon Sabor-KPFA Fund Drive Program #2-5/22/2021
Con Sabor on KPFA 94.1 FM and worldwide on kpfa.org every Saturday night 9 to 11 PM PST presented another swinging program to raise funds for the station’s Spring Fund Drive. The new recording “Cha Cha Cha: Homenaje A Lo Tradicional” featuring a trio of great talents: Alain Perez, Issac Delgado and Orquesta Aragon was featured.
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