The son of the legendary Puerto Rican singer Tito Rodríguez, Tito Rodríguez, Jr. is one of the leading timbaleros (timbales player) and bandleaders in Latin…
Artist profiles: Tito Rodríguez, Jr.
Tag: Latin American music
Artist Profiles: Elif Sanchez
Vocalist, oboe player and composer Elif Sanchez [Elif Cakmut] was born in Istanbul, Turkey. Her musical journey started in her hometown. After the music education…
Venezuelan Salsa Classic from Powerhouse Los Calvos
Los Calvos – …Y Que Calvos! (El Palmas Music, 2022) El Palmas Music has reissued “Y Que Calvos!” (and how bald), the second, and final,…
The London Latin Music Festival La Linea Coming in April 2022
La Linea, London’s Latin Music Festival will be taking place April 21 – May 2, 2022. The 2022 marks a return to in person performances…
Passionate Crossover Songs from Edith Salazar
Edith Salazar – Ilesa (Youkali, 2022) “Ilesa” is the new album from Madrid-based Venezuelan singer, pianist, composer, songwriter, vocal coach, and music and TV producer…
2021 Latin Grammy Winners in World Music Categories
The 22nd annual Latin Grammy Awards took place in Las Vegas (Nevada, USA) on Thursday, November 18, 2021. The event celebrated the music of Spanish…
Vital and Sultry Susana Baca
Susana Baca – Palabras Urgentes (Real World Records, 2021) On Palabras Urgentes (urgent words), acclaimed Afro-Peruvian singer Susana Baca selected songs by iconic songwriters from…
Innovative Latin Band Dos Santos Releases “A Shot In The Dark”
Dos Santos, a Chicago-based world music band that combines influences from Hispanic America with futuristic sounds has a new single titled “A Shot In The…
Streaming Concert by Panamanian World Music Act Kaomi
Kaomi, a Panamanina world music trio featuring top singer-songwriters, is set to perform on Friday, June 25, 2021 at 3:00 pm Panama time (EST) from…
The 5th Annual Ritmo Doral Reveals 2021 Program
The City of Doral in Florida (USA) in partnership with The Rhythm Foundation will present the fifth annual Ritmo Doral 2021. The free live-stream event…