El Maestro Eddie Palmieri announces his retirement due to health issues
El Maestro Eddie Palmieri announced his temporary retirement from performing this past weekend. Eddie Palmieri has been recently suffering lung problems that affect his heart. He could not attend major concerts in New York at Lincoln Center and Central Park Summerstage last week due to his current condition although his band performed at the shows dedicated in his honor.
Read MoreCon Sabor Playlist/KPFA 94.1 FM/Sat. Aug. 5, 2023
Last night, I had the opportunity to play a few long tracks within the mix of new, contemporary and classic Salsa, Afro-Cuban, Timba, Latin Jazz and a few surprises. Since the station’s posted playlist can be a bit erratic, I decided to post last night’s playlist.
Read MoreKarabali Shines at Yerba Buena Gardens Fest; Music happenings for this weekend!
Conjunto Karabali, the all-star ensemble featuring Santana percussion phenom Karl Perazo and the renowned percussionist/producer Michael Spiro made their annual appearances in San Francisco this past week.
Read MoreBig Weekend with Joe Bataan, Manolito Y Su Trabuco and the Big Cafe Con Leche Fest w/Willie Colon
The legendary vocalist Joe Bataan “the King of Latin Soul” will be the headliner today-Saturday, July 15th starting at 1 pm at The Yerba Buena Gardens Festival located on Mission street between 3rd and 4th Streets in downtown San Francisco. Bataan has released a 4 song ep featuring a tasty Latin dance track “Mestizo” and the heartfelt ballad “Mom and Dad”
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