2nd Annual Bay Area Latin Jazz Festival was a Blast!!!
The 2nd Annual Bay Area Latin Jazz Festival held at Rowell Ranch in Castro Valley was a swinging musical affair full of great highlights. The bill for the afternoon was full of top-notch entertainment from beginning to end.
Read MoreCon 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:
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