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El Maestro Eddie Palmieri announces his retirement due to health issues

Posted on Aug 8, 2023

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.

Con Sabor Playlist/KPFA 94.1 FM/Sat. Aug. 5, 2023

Posted on Aug 6, 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.

Karabali Shines at Yerba Buena Gardens Fest; Music happenings for this weekend!

Posted on Jul 27, 2023

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.

Big Weekend with Joe Bataan, Manolito Y Su Trabuco and the Big Cafe Con Leche Fest w/Willie Colon

Posted on Jul 14, 2023

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”