A Taina/Boricua Youth's perspective. Keeping the memory of the ancestors alive.
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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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 …
Continue reading Roberto Roena (1940-2021) has joined the ancestors
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 …
Continue reading Remembering Frankie Dante on what would have been his 76th 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 …
Continue reading Celebrating Israel ‘Cachao’ Lopez on what would have been his 103rd birthday.
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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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). …
Continue reading Tite Curet Alonso, “Poet of the People” (New Revised Article).
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