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Bululú at 3rd Annual Bay Area Latin Jazz Fest Sat.

Posted by on Aug 14, 2022 in 2022, More | Comments Off on Bululú at 3rd Annual Bay Area Latin Jazz Fest Sat.

Bululú at 3rd Annual Bay Area Latin Jazz Fest Sat.

Bululú is a dynamic Latin music ensemble led by Venezuelan born percussionist and composer Lali Mejia showcases a lively repertoire deeply rooted in Venezuelan and Caribbean influences.

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John Santos Raices Returns, SJ Summerfest Preview, Music News 8/9/2022

Posted by on Aug 9, 2022 in 2022, More | Comments Off on John Santos Raices Returns, SJ Summerfest Preview, Music News 8/9/2022

John Santos Raices Returns, SJ Summerfest Preview, Music News 8/9/2022

Raices, the curated series of cutting edge Latin music by renowned musician, bandleader and educator John Santos is returning to the Freight and Salvage, 2020 Addison St. in Berkeley this week.

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Tribute to Cesar “Pupy” Pedroso w/Los Que Son Son: the Late, Late show

Posted by on Aug 5, 2022 in 2022, More | Comments Off on Tribute to Cesar “Pupy” Pedroso w/Los Que Son Son: the Late, Late show

Tribute to Cesar “Pupy” Pedroso w/Los Que Son Son: the Late, Late show

It was 12:55 am late last Saturday evening that the scheduled live Tribute to the late Cesar “Pupy” Pedroso featuring the appearance of his band known as Pupy Y Los Que Son Son finally began.

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The Weekend is here…7/30 & 7/31

Posted by on Jul 30, 2022 in 2022, More | Comments Off on The Weekend is here…7/30 & 7/31

The Weekend is here…7/30 & 7/31

The Tribute to the late Cesar “Pupy” Pedroso (photo-Tom Ehrlich) featuring his orquesta Los Que Son Son with special guest El Noro will arrive in the East bay tonight starting at 9 pm at the Continental Club, 1658-12th Street in Oakland.

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Tribute To Cesar “Pupy” Pedroso will take place Sat 7/30; Music News 7/27/2022!

Posted by on Jul 27, 2022 in 2022, More | Comments Off on Tribute To Cesar “Pupy” Pedroso will take place Sat 7/30; Music News 7/27/2022!

Tribute To Cesar “Pupy” Pedroso will take place Sat 7/30; Music News 7/27/2022!

There will be a Tribute to the late, great pianist, composer, arranger, innovator, visionary and co-founder of Los Van Van, Cesar “Pupy” Pedroso this coming Saturday, July 30th, 9 pm at the Continental Club, 1658-12th Street in Oakland. The show will feature Pupy’s all-star band “Los Que Son Son” with special guest, “El Noro”, one of the hottest singers in Cuba today.

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Afro Cuban All Stars Shine; Koketos Pop Up; John Santos Sextet-Shelby w/Tiffany Austin explode @KCSM Bash

Posted by on Jul 25, 2022 in 2022, More | Comments Off on Afro Cuban All Stars Shine; Koketos Pop Up; John Santos Sextet-Shelby w/Tiffany Austin explode @KCSM Bash

Afro Cuban All Stars Shine; Koketos Pop Up; John Santos Sextet-Shelby w/Tiffany Austin explode @KCSM Bash

Juan De Marcos brought his latest Afro Cuban All Stars group to headline a four night fun at the SF Jazz Center. This special version of the famed group, which has evolved to a family affair that features De Marcos’ talented wife and daughters, was fiery and unique.

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Music News 7/20/2022

Posted by on Jul 20, 2022 in 2022, More | Comments Off on Music News 7/20/2022

Music News 7/20/2022

Pianist, composer, arranger and co-founder of Los Van Van, Cesar “Pupy” Pedroso (pictured left-Photo by Tom Ehrlich) passed away this past Sunday, July 17th at the age of 75.

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Radio Bemba Still Alive & Kicking in España

Posted by on Jul 11, 2022 in 2022, More | Comments Off on Radio Bemba Still Alive & Kicking in España

Radio Bemba Still Alive & Kicking in España

Greetings from Barcelona where things are in full swing in Catalunia! I’m taking a well deserved vacation from the daily grind

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My Thoughts on Birthdays, Time, Life and Music

Posted by on Jun 29, 2022 in 2022, More | Comments Off on My Thoughts on Birthdays, Time, Life and Music

My Thoughts on Birthdays, Time, Life and Music

I just turned another year older this past Saturday, June 25th.

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Con Tumbao wows SF Jazz Fest, La Peña’s 47th & Edgardo at Charley’s LG

Posted by on Jun 20, 2022 in 2022, More | Comments Off on Con Tumbao wows SF Jazz Fest, La Peña’s 47th & Edgardo at Charley’s LG

Con Tumbao wows SF Jazz Fest, La Peña’s 47th & Edgardo at Charley’s LG

Iconic Cuban vocalist Issac Delgado, who ushered in the timba era with NG La Banda back in 1989, debuted his Afro-Cuban Super group “Con Tumbao” at the 39th San Francisco Jazz Festival at the SF Jazz Center on Saturday night.

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