Con Sabor Playlist 11/7/2020
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.
read moreCano Estremera RIP
The great Puerto Rican sonero Cano Estremera has died of complications related to Cystic Fibrosis on Wednesday, October 28. He was 62 years old. Nicknamed El Dueño Del Soneo, Estremera was known for his rapid fire smooth singing style, his prowness as an sonero (a singer who improvises most or all of his lyrics to songs on stage), his unique sense of humor and who gained notoriety as a fierce competitor in legendary live battles with other soneros on stage.
read moreLife Y La Politica. 50/50 calling out the Vote; Dharma calling out the Prez
A rebroadcast of the 50/50 livestream virtual concert to be bring out the vote on Sunday, November 1st from 5 to 7 pm PST on Facebook tinyurl.com/fb5050. The livestream will showcase the best of the musical segments with an added new musical segment by Marc Anthony.
read moreCon Sabor Playlist 10/24/2020
Tonight’s Con Sabor program featured new releases by Little Johnny Rivero, Omara Portuondo, the Adalberto Alvarez tribute concert, Manolito Y Su Trabuco, trombonist Conrad Herwig’s Latin Side Of Horace Silver live set and Philadelphia’s Orquesta Lucena.
read moreSabiduria Con Tumbao Playlist 10/21/2020
the first hour of the program featured Birthday shout outs to the Guarachera Del Mundo…Celia Cruz and one of the great architects of Afro Cuban Jazz…the legendary Dizzy Gillespie. The Six at 6 pm featured a salute to the man affectionately called “Mr. Afinque”…the great Puerto Rican bandleader Willie Rosario featuring six explosive tracks from his repertoire.
read moreNew Releases-Little Johnny Rivero & More News
Renowned percussionist/conguero “Little” Johnny Rivero has just released an exciting new Salsa recording “Cuero Duro” on Mod Squad recordings with a fresh talent, Alberto Almonte on lead vocals.
read moreCon Sabor Playlist 10/17/2020
Hi Everyone, this week I featured new music by Ricardo Lemvo y Makina Loca, La 33 and Orquesta Fuego in the mix this week. Here is the playlist:
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