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

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

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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Tite Curet Alonso, “Poet of the People” (New Revised Article).

  Left to right, Tite Curet, Gilda Haddock,, Ruben Blades, Willie Colon, ‘El Sonero Mayor’ Ismael Rivera, Ismael Rivera jr (his son), the unforgettable Rafael Cortijo and the great Cheo Feliciano. Tite Curet and his childhood friend Daniel Santos Catalino Curet Alonso was born on February 12, 1926 in Hoyo Ingles, Guayama, Borinquen (Puerto Rico). …

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