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Tag: Latin jazz

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Making Timba History

Angel Romero August 6, 2011 No Comments Alexander AbreuCuban musicLatin jazzsalsatimba

Alexander Abreu – Haciendo Historia (Ahi Nama Music, 2011) Very little Cuban timba has made it to the United states in recent years. The Ahi…

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Vibraphonist Bobby Vince Paunetto Dies at 66

Les Moncada August 12, 2010 1 Comment Bobby PaunettoLatin jazzsalsavibraphone

Latin Jazz vibraphonist Bobby Vince Paunetto passed away in Bronx, New York on August 10th, 2010,  at the age of 66 from complications of multiple…

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Conga Master Ray Barretto Dies at 76

World Music Central News Room February 17, 2006 Latin jazzpercussionRay Barrettosalsa

New York, USA – Latin percussion legend Ray Barretto died this morning, at 5 a.m. at the Hackensack University Medical Center in Hackensack, New Jersey.…

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Abundant Latin Heat From Two New Rough Guides

Tom Orr July 20, 2003 Latin jazzsalsa

Various Artists – The Rough Guide to Latin Jazz (RGNET 1089 CD, 2003) Various Artists – The Rough Guide to Salsa De Puerto Rico (RGNET…

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