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.
read moreJohn 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.
read moreTribute 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.
read moreThe 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.
read moreTribute 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.
read moreAfro 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.
read moreMusic 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.
read moreRadio 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
read moreMy Thoughts on Birthdays, Time, Life and Music
I just turned another year older this past Saturday, June 25th.
read moreCon 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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