Craft Latino has announced the long-awaited vinyl reissue of Tito Puente‘s acclaimed 1985 album, Mambo Diablo. This marks the first-ever vinyl reissue of the legendary…
Vinyl Reissue of Tito Puente’s Celebrated 1985 Album, Mambo Diablo
Tag: salsa
Güiro, the Essential Salsa Scraper
The güiro, a percussion instrument hailing from Puerto Rico and Cuba, features a hollow gourd with open ends and notches cut along one side. Typically…
The Cuatro, a Prominent Element of the Rich Folk Music Heritage of Puerto Rico
The Puerto Rican Cuatro is a small, five-stringed musical instrument that is a staple of traditional Puerto Rican folk music. It is an integral part…
Colectiva Releases “How Do You Like Your Ladies”
British Latin jazz ensemble Colectiva has released a music for their anti-patriarchy single that challenges and subverts perceptions of ‘femininity.’ After releasing their debut single…
Bio Ritmo Unveils “Salsa System” EP on Vinyl
Salsa band Bio Ritmo has released the EP “Salsa System” (Electric Cowbell) to celebrate their 30-year anniversary for the first time on vinyl. The recording came out…
Music/Talk: Listening Room with Joe Conzo, Sr. – 1960s & 1970s at Hostos
Joe Conzo, Sr. will present another “Listening Room” on Sunday, November 13 at 2:00 p.m. with Tito Rodriguez recordings from the 1960s and early 1970s.…
Main Concert at Hostos: The Tito Rodríguez Orchestra led by Tito Rodríguez, Jr. with Guest Gilberto Santa Rosa
The Tito Rodríguez Orchestra will perform two historic concerts in the Hostos Main Theater, with son, musical director and percussionist Tito Rodríguez, Jr. leading the…
Panel Discussion: “The Legacy of Tito Rodríguez” at Hostos Community College
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.…
Family Concert: “The Mambo? A Bolero? Tito Rodríguez?” at Hostos Community College
Legendary percussionist John “Dandy” Rodríguez, Jr. will bring his 10-piece band to the Repertory Theater at Hostos on Saturday, November 12 at 12:30 p.m. for…
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…