Founded by Havana-born bassist and vocalist Ignacio Piñero in 1927, the Septeto Nacional De Ignacio Piñero has played an important role in Cuba's music for more than seven decades. Pioneers of son, a rhythmic blend of African and Cuban music … [Continue reading] about Ignacio Piñero Septeto Nacional has played an important role in Cuba’s music for more than seven decades
Ismael 'Pat' Quintana, born in Ponce, Puerto Rico, began his musical career in 1961 alongside Eddie Palmieri and La Perfecta Commemorating one more anniversary of the departure of the Maestro: Ismael Quintana (Ponce, June 3, 1937-Colorado, April … [Continue reading] about Ismael ‘Pat’ Quintana, born in Ponce Puerto Rico, began his musical career in 1961 alongside Eddie Palmieri and La Perfecta
Claudia Acuña (Santiago de Chile, July 31, 1971) is a Chilean jazz singer considered the most successful Chilean jazz artist of all time. Since 1995 she has lived in New York, USA. She is known mainly for singing jazz standards, ballads, and … [Continue reading] about Claudia Acuña She is mainly known for singing jazz standards, ballads, and bossa nova
Our interviewee today is very special because of the talent and the enormous academic background he has, so we are very pleased to have been able to talk with him. We are talking about the arranger, composer, trumpeter, pianist and music teacher … [Continue reading] about This is Indiana composer, arranger, music teacher, and trumpet player David Hardiman
The San Francisco Salsa Festival is one of the most important Latin music events in The Bay Area and California in general, so we could not miss it. Eduardo Guilarte, senior editor of International Salsa Magazine attended on our behalf to witness … [Continue reading] about Liz Rojas and John Narvaez share their experience with the San Francisco Salsa Festival