Efrain is a Puerto Rican Sonero Excélsior, he was born in Salinas in La Isla del Encanto. His father gave him his first conga at the age of 10, and another one two years later, which allowed him to practice to the rhythm of his mother's records: … [Continue reading] about Frankie Vázquez “El Sonero de todos los Barrios and still going strong” Guatacando
(Guayama, 1927 - Baltimore, United States, 2003) Puerto Rican composer considered the most important author of salsa music in his country and one of the most outstanding Latin American composers of the second half of the 20th century. His songs, … [Continue reading] about Catalino “Tite” Curet Alonso, the most important composer in the history of Latin music.
Where did Ismael Miranda's artistic nickname "El Niño Bonito de la Salsa" (The Pretty Boy of Salsa), with which he became known, come from? I liked to dress up and look nice for the presentations on one occasion I went to the hairdresser's and … [Continue reading] about Ismael Miranda Carrero “El Niño Bonito of the Fania All Stars”
April 7, 1917, Mongo Santamaría was born in the Jesús María neighborhood of Havana, Cuba. Exceptional percussionist of Latin Jazz and related rhythms, whose first name was Ramón Santamaría. Mongo left to continue playing his Congas hard in the … [Continue reading] about Ramón “Mongo” Santamaría “I wanted to do something that sounded like home”.
We are honored to present in this new release, one of the most outstanding figures of Latin music, representing the brother country of Peru, who has put the name of the musicians born in Inca lands very high in the world. With you, directly from … [Continue reading] about From Peru and based in France we have Wálter Antonio Rebatta Hinostroza is a brand new and spectacular percussionist.