Magela Herrera – Explicaciones (Brontosaurus, 2019) Explicaciones (Explanations) is the new solo album from Cuban composer and skilled flute player Magela Herrera. Currently based in…
Magela Herrera, Rising Latin Jazz Flutist
Tag: Latin jazz
Artist Profiles: Willie Rosario
Fernando Luis Rosario Marin was born in Coamo, Puerto Rico, on May 6th, 1930. He studied guitar bass, and saxophone encouraged by his mother. His…
Artist Profiles: William Cepeda
William Cepeda was born in Loiza, a small coastal town in Puerto Rico renowned for its adherence to West African-derived customs and culture. Cepeda grew…
Artist Profiles: Rebeca Mauleón
Rebeca Mauleón was born April 16, 1962 in Santa Monica, California. Rebeca Mauleón has been at the forefront of Latin and American world music for…
Artist Profiles: Nestor Torres
Nestor Torres was born in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico, in 1957. He took flute lessons at age 12 and began formal studies at the Escuela Libre…
Eddie Palmieri’s Loving Tribute to Iraida Palmieri
Eddie Palmieri – Mi Luz Mayor (Uprising Music/Ropeadope, 2018) Mi Luz Mayor (My Greater Light) is dedicated to Iraida, Eddie Palmieri’s late wife, who was…
French Horn Exotica
Ken Wiley – Cuerno Exotica (Krug Park Music, 2018) French horn virtuoso Ken Wiley showcases the versatility of the French on Cuerno Exotica (cuerno means…
Una Noche Con Rubén Blades, An Exquisitely-Crafted Mix of Salsa and Jazz Swing
Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis featuring Rubén Blades – Una Noche Con Rubén Blades (Blue Engine Records, 2018) Salsa and jazz swing…
Artist Profiles: Arturo O’Farrill
Arturo O’Farrill, born June 22, 1960 in Mexico City, is the son of renowned Cuban composer Chico O’Farrill (whose works have been recorded by Benny…
Artist Profiles: Sergio Lara
For over 20 years, guitarist Sergio Lara has been respected in acoustic contemporary instrumental music. His last recording with Lara & Reyes, World Jazz, received…