Well-deserved tribute After many years of musical career, singer and co-founder of FANIA, Adalberto Santiago has been honored with an official recognition given by Mayor of Ciales, Puerto Rico, something which was revealed on social media … [Continue reading] about Tribute to Adalberto Santiago for his musical career
It remains one of the oldest and most respected Latin instrument makers in the world. The legend of Gon Bops began in 1954 in California when Mexican-American Mariano Bobadilla (born in Guadalajara), who would become one of the most … [Continue reading] about The legend of Gon Bops began in 1954 in California, USA.
The percussionist christened by Bobby CruzStone Hand. Alexandra Albán is the daughter of José Vicente Albán and María del Carmen Illera. She remembers the musical variety of her city of birth, Pasto. She admires the playing of Giovanni Hidalgo and … [Continue reading] about Alexandra Albán Manitas de Piedra baptized by Bobby Cruz
Ray Barretto, Giant Force Son of Ramón Barretto and Dolores Pagán, born in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico; he belongs to the generation of Puerto Ricans who grew up in New York and are known as "neoyoricans": children of Puerto Ricans who did not … [Continue reading] about Raymundo “Ray” Barretto Pagan was born in Brooklyn, New York on April 29, 1929.
Did you know one of the best known cultural histories in Dominican Republic and Haiti is about the last princess of the Caribbean and protector of the Taino people known as Anacaona? She who was born in 1460 on the island of Hispaniola (now known as … [Continue reading] about Get to know the Anacaona Museum in the Dominican Republic (April)