Roberto Roena (1940-2021) has joined the ancestors

Percussionist, bandleader, dancer and founder of 'Roberto Roena Y Su Apollo Sound' joined the ancestors earlier today at the age of 81. From his works with Cortijo Y Su Combo and The Fania All Stars to his incredible 'Roberto Y Su Apollo Sound', Roberto's albums are incredible examples of classic Salsa with unique innovation. Buen …

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Remembering Frankie Dante on what would have been his 76th birthday.

Larry Harlow and Frankie Dante (L-R) Si yo fuera presidente, si yo fuera un presidente, no hubiera fuerzas armadas, las guerras se acabarían, los muchachos regresaban a casa donde pertenecen...Frankie Dante pa’ presidente”..Presidente Dante— Frankie Dante feat. Larry Harlow Today we will be honoring a sonero who never received the acclaim and recognition he should have. His …

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Celebrating Israel ‘Cachao’ Lopez on what would have been his 103rd birthday.

Israel López, better known as Cachao was the co-creator of mambo, bandleader, double bassist, composer, and arranger. One of his and his brother Orestes’ greatest innovations was mambo, livening up a classical Danzon, with afro-Cuban rhythm, as Cachao termed it “turning the ship 180˚”. Israel López Valdés was born on September 14, 1918 in Belen, Old …

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