A panel discussion will follow the Family Concert: “The Mambo? A Bolero? Tito Rodríguez?” in the Repertory Theater on Sat., November 12 at 3:30 p.m.…
Panel Discussion: “The Legacy of Tito Rodríguez” at Hostos Community College
Tag: Latin jazz
Film Rarities with Henry Medina: Mambo Madness” & Beyond at Hostos Community College
On Friday, November 11 at 7:30 p.m. in the Repertory Theater at Hostos Community College, Latin music collector and historian Henry Medina will present highlights…
Tito Rodriguez Listening Room with Joe Conzo, Sr. 1940s & 1950s at Hostos Community College
The three-day event ¡El Inolvidable! Tito Rodriguez begins on Friday, November 11 at 5:30 p.m. Joe Conzo, Sr. will present “The Listening Room.” Sessions that…
Tasty Cinnamon Grooves
Canelita Sabrosa – Canelita Sabrosa (2022) American band Canelita Sabrosa (tasty cinnamon) performs a pleasurable mix of smooth Latin Jazz and Cuban rhythms with engaging…
Formidable Hard Salsa from Spanish Harlem Orchestra
Spanish Harlem Orchestra – Imágenes Latinas (Ovation Records, 2022) Spanish Harlem Orchestra, the masters of salsa dura (hard salsa) and Latin Jazz, are back with…
Artist Profiles: João Donato:
Pianist and composer João Donato de Oliveira Neto, better known as João Donato, was born on August 17, 1934 in Rio Branco, State of Acre,…
Willy Calderón Releases L.A. Impromptu Highlighting Latin Tropical Music Made in Los Angeles
Percussionist, engineer and producer Willy Calderón is the mastermind behind The L.A. Impromptu Orchestra, a Los Angeles-based orchestra. The L.A. Impromptu Orchestra brings together over…
Artist Profiles: Ray Barretto
Ray Barretto was born on April 29, 1929 in Brooklyn (New York City) of Puerto Rican parents. His first contacts with music came via the…
Venezuelan Rhythms and Skillful Fiddle
Alí Bello & The Sweet Wire Band – Inheritance (Agba Music, 2021) Venezuelan violinist Alí Bello intertwines Venezuelan traditional music styles with Caribbean genres and…
Acclaimed Brazilian Composer João Donato Returns with new Collaboration
Jazz Is Dead’s Adrian Younge and Ali Shaheed Muhammad have recorded an album with legendary Brazilian musician João Donato, one of the great innovators of…