José Alberto Tamayo Diaz, better known as “El Ruiseñor”(the nightingale) has recorded his debut album titled “Mi Tumbao,” scheduled for release in May 2020 on…
José Alberto “El Ruiseñor” Releases Debut Album “Mi Tumbao”
Tag: salsa
Artist profiles: Spanish Harlem Orchestra
Founded by producer Aaron Luis Levinson in 2000 and directed by Puerto Rican-American trumpeter and pianist Oscar Hernández, the 13-14 member Spanish Harlem Orchestra covers…
Artist Profiles: Héctor Lavoe
Héctor Juan Pérez Martínez, better known as Héctor Lavoe, was born on September 30, 1946 in Ponce, Puerto Rico. Pérez Martínez was nicknamed “Lavoe” by…
Celebrated Percussionist Ray Mantilla Dies at 85
Bandleader and Latin percussion maestro Ray Mantilla passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2020 in New York City. He was 85 years old. Raymond Mantilla…
Intoxicating Rhythms from Guadeloupe, Martinique and Beyond
Various Artists – Cadence Revolution (Strut Records, 2020) Strut Records is releasing tomorrow the second volume of gratifyingly contagious tropical dance music from the French-speaking…
Seductive Tropical Music from Colombia
Various Artists – 12 Bombazos Bailables (Vampisoul 208CD, 2020) The Vampisoul label has been reissuing iconic Colombian tropical music albums from Discos Fuentes since 2017.…
Artist Profiles: Los Titanes
Los Titanes has been recognized as the most representative Colombian salsa orchestra in countries such as Venezuela, Ecuador, Panama, Mexico, US, Canada, and in Europe.…
Artist Profiles: Alexander Abreu
Alexander Abreu Manresa was born September 6, 1976 in Cienfuegos, Cuba. He comes from a family of nonprofessional musicians, including his grandfather who taught him…
Artist Profiles: Gilberto Santa Rosa
Salsa star Gilberto Santa Rosa was born August 21, 1962 in Santurce, Puerto Rico. He made his first recordings for Combo Records, the label of…
Les Moncada Chats with the Comandante of the Timbal, Louie Romero
There are timbaleros and then there are timbaleros like no other. Louie Romero has a remarkable timbales soloing style. When I post his solos on…