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Ep. 31 In conversation with El Maestro, Eddie Palmieri, on music with social consciousness, his creative process, 1978’s ‘Lucumi Macumba Voodoo’, Aristotle as a point of reference, and so much more

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L-R Hatuey (my little brother), Mr. Eddie Palmieri and I "Remember that our music is the most exciting and complex, and it puts you to dance, not to sleep!"Eddie Palmieri https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/voice-of-the-water-lily-our-stories/id1584164088?i=1000540225815 https://open.spotify.com/episode/3LL0fVSMBmY9fNWn3m9gYe?si=6wU_g03_Q4qpVAlZUVKxUA https://anchor.fm/anani-kaike/episodes/Ep--31-In-conversation-with-El-Maestro--Eddie-Palmieri-on-music-with-social-consciousness--his-creative-process--1978s-Lucumi-Macumba-Voodoo--Aristotle-as-a-point-of-reference--and-so-much-more-e1gd11h/a-a6e2sqa Last week I had the greatest honor of meeting the incredible Maestro, musical genius and cultural icon, Eddie Palmieri, ahead of his …

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El Ciego Maravilloso: The Story of Arsenio Rodríguez

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Whether he invented Mambo, laid the groundwork for Salsa or revitalized són, his contributions are undeniably seminal. This is a story of a phenomenal musician whose compositions are classics that laid the foundation for Salsa. It is a story filled with myths and half truths. This is the story of Arsenio Rodríguez. Ignacio Arsenio Travieso …

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Roberto Roena (1940-2021) has joined the ancestors

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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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Voice of the water lily- our stories (My New Podcast) Ep 1; S 1

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I am excited to announce my new podcast, 'Voice of the Waterlily-Our Stories'. This music podcast will be an exploration of Latin Music over the last 100 years intertwined with a historical and personal perspective. Tune in weekly for great music, stories and history. It will be available on many digital platforms, including Spotify, apple …

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