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@Latinasson, the online radio of Latin music and rhythms

It was one of the means of communication from the 20th century for people to stay informed anywhere or music to be aired whether at work, in places to dance, outside or at home. Latinasson was the first radio station in 1920 nwith its regular commercials and entertainment broadcasting, initially to England and France as the first countries to broadcast it along the English Channel.

The Radio industry in Venezuela:

Did you know that Venezuelan music is characterized by mixing Spanish, indigenous and African elements? Since the colonization of Latin America, there has been a mixture of these races, customs and cultures emerged, which derived in the emergence of various Latin rhythms both in Venezuela and in Latin America as a result of the mestizo people.

From May 23, 1926, the first Venezuelan radio station called AYRE started airing in Caracas and its first speaker was Alberto Mûller who made the first live radio broadcast; the radio was also supported by José Vicente Gómez, who was the son of President Juan Vicente Gómez; the radio was based on the reading of news from the Caracas newspapers, humor and music that could be live or on records; this radio show lasted 2 years until it closed down for political reasons. But this did not stop the opening of other radio stations from 1930 with the YVIBC station, which would become into Radio Caracas Radio 5 years later.

And as the years pass by, technology advances where televisions and other equipment appeared, endangering radio stations; even today there is strong competition in this area since up to the present time, people pull everything off the internet so radio stations had to adapt to this new technology, so instead of depending on a transmitted frequency in a certain sector, they are transmitted oover the internet either on a social network or their own web page, making information more live more often at an international level for all their followers.

One of the Caracas radio stations at which you can listen to a great variety of Latin music (especially “Salsa” and “Son”), information about artists at national and international level and upcoming events, we have the radio station @ Latinasson, (Latinas Son Ipradiodigital).

Which is transmited from 4 to 6 pm hour from Caracas, Venezuela, every Friday, with the participation of the broadcasters @ frankcroquers and @ hectovaloe2.

Latinas Son Radio
Latinas Son – Roberto Roena – flyers

On Friday, January 22, 2021, they will have an interview and, later, they will delight you with salsa music. In the second hour, they will be celebrating the Maestro Roberto Roena’s 80th birthday, who was born on January 16, 1940, in Mayagüez, Puerto Rico; he is bongo player, salsa dancer, and orchestal director, with his most listened songs: “El Traqueteo”, “Cui Cui”, “Aquellos que Dicen”, “Traicion”, “Sing a Simple Song”, “Roena Medley Dos..”, “Ponte Duro”, “Como te Hago Enetender”, “Avisale a mi Contrario”, “Guaguanco del Adios”, and others.

Don’t miss it and listen to this Latin radio station. Currently, you can listen to the station when connecting through the following options:

Google Chrome search:  www.iptvdigital.com/radio

Firefox Search: www.iptvdigital.com/

Phones (Smarphones) : iptvdigital.com/radio

Direct Access Transmission: https://zeno.fm/ip-radio/

“Sonido Bestial Sinfónico” solidifies classical sound in salsa

The February 27, 2026, performance of Sonido Bestial Sinfónico, which reunited “The Kings of Salsa,” Richie Ray and Bobby Cruz, at Puerto Rico’s Coca-Cola Music Hall, served as a farewell for Bobby Cruz. With a sold-out crowd thanks to Alexandra Fuentes’ production and a promotional alliance with the radio station Salsoul the legendary salsa vocalist said goodbye to the stage, insisting that while death had come looking for him, it had taken Willie Colón instead.

"Sonido Bestial Sinfónico" solidifies classical sound in salsa
“Sonido Bestial Sinfónico” solidifies classical sound in salsa

During Sonido Bestial Sinfónico, the audience also celebrated the 81st birthday of virtuoso pianist Richie Ray (born February 15) and the 88th birthday of singer Bobby Cruz, who celebrated his birthday the day before the event. Midway through the performance, the duo took a moment to blow out the candles on a cake brought onto the CCMH stage.

The concert was conducted by maestro Cucco Peña, featuring the voice of Yanira Torres and the Philharmonic Orchestra of Puerto Rico. From the local salsa scene, standout musicians included timbalero maestro Edwin Clemente, Emanuel Navarro on congas, and Richie Carrasco on bongo and cowbell, alongside the essential bass swing provided by Edwin Morales, director of the Orquesta Mulenze. Richie Ray’s wife, Angie Maldonado, and Jerry Medina were featured on backing vocals.

This symphonic concert, which celebrates more than six decades of “The Kings of Salsa” in music, had been postponed from its original date of October 25, 2025.

The repertoire included major hits popularized by the duo that have become classics of tropical music. Following a symphonic medley opening, the setlist included “Sonido Bestial,” “Agúzate,” “Richie’s Jala Jala,” “La Lluvia,” “Míster Trumpetman,” “El Diferente,” “Mi Amigo Juan,” “Yo Sé Que Te Amo,” “La Zafra,” “Juan en la Ciudad,” “A Mi Manera,” and a reprise of “Sonido Bestial,” among others.

The performance on Friday, February 27, 2026 of the Symphonic Bestial Sound concert that reunited "The Kings of Salsa", Richie Ray and Bobby Cruz
The performance on Friday, February 27, 2026 of the Symphonic Bestial Sound concert that reunited “The Kings of Salsa”, Richie Ray and Bobby Cruz

The show’s pinnacle featured Cucco Peña singing “Idilio” alongside Norberto Vélez in a heartfelt tribute to the late Willie Colón. The conductor acknowledged that figures like Willie Colón have made it possible for Puerto Rico to hold an important place on the global stage, affirming that “music is the face of Puerto Rico to the world.”

Richie Ray interjected a segment in which he shared his testimony of conversion to Christianity, extending an invitation to anyone who wished to join the ministry he now leads as a pastor. During this segment, the song “Hombres de Valor” was performed.

Another significant moment occurred when Bobby Cruz sang “La Novia,” clarifying that he is “free, but not available.” In addition to the hits achieved during the duo’s monumental and historic musical career, Richie Ray led several classical music pieces adapted for salsa.

The Coca-Cola Music Hall in Puerto Rico served as Bobby Cruz's farewell concert. It was a sold-out show.
The Coca-Cola Music Hall in Puerto Rico served as Bobby Cruz’s farewell concert. It was a sold-out show.

The patriotic finale featured the performance of “Mi Bandera,” which served as a farewell from both Richie and Bobby to the island, as both artists reside within the Puerto Rican diaspora in the continental United States. Events of this magnitude are what give deep meaning to maestro Cucco Peña’s statement: “Music is the face of Puerto Rico to the world” within the universal musical scene.

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Also Read: Don Perignon and La Puertorriqueña Release Classique et Savoureux

 

Bandleader and bongosero Ray Degaldo is here to talk about his life and career

The talented percussionist Ray Delgado has made room in his schedule to share some time with us and talk about some of the most curious details of his artistic career, which fills us with pride and gratitude in equal measure. The founder of the Ray Delgado Project has many interesting things to say, and we are more than willing to listen.

Ray playing the bongo
Ray Delgado playing the bongo live

Ray’s inspirations to become an artist

Ray grew up in a family with deep Puerto Rican roots and was raised between Puerto Rico and New York because his parents constantly moved from one place to another, which made him feel very fortunate because he was being formed between two cultures that allowed him to listen to all kinds of music. In his time, radio remained extremely popular, so this was his vehicle to travel just by listening to certain songs.

Music in English came from the United States and Europe, while music in Spanish came from Cuba, Venezuela, Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, Jamaica, and many other countries. Delgado was exposed to all genres, but as a New Yorker, the one that resonated the most with him was salsa and the atmosphere that it brings with it. In fact, he remembers having the joy of seeing the Machito Orchestra, Johnny Pacheco, Héctor Lavoe, Willie Colón, Pete Conde, and many others live.   

These great exponents were the ones who sparked off the young man’s desire to pursue music at some point, but his father did not like the idea at all, as he saw the men in this business as womanizers, drunks, and irresponsible. Obviously, no father wants his son to end up like that, so Ray had to wait to become a responsible adult with a steady job to finally realize his aspirations as a kid.

Ray and his father
Ramón Delgado Castro holding his son Ray Delgado and his brother when they were babies

It all started when some older men invited him to play with them, so he found an old bongo drum he kept in his closet and accepted the offer without a second thought.

That was the point of departure for him to play with many other bands in New York, and his consistent work led him to want to be better, to study hard and prepare himself much more.

Ray’s music education

Ray studied at the East Harlem Music School founded by legendary musician Johnny Colón in Manhattan, and focused on timbales with teacher Ray Cruz, but he left the instrument aside for a while when he moved back to Puerto Rico. When returning from the Island of Enchantment, he enrolled at the Harbor Conservatory for the Performing Arts. He also studied with Professor George Delgado, who is the current conguero for the Spanish Harlem Orchestra. He describes him as an excellent teacher and musician from whom he learned so much.

Additionally, he had the support of many musician friends who also helped him and taught him many things that are not learned in an educational institution, including Luis Rivera, Radamés Rojas, Eric Rivera, and many others. Close contact with other artists and groups made him see that many sounded exactly the same and there was little variety, so he decided to form his own orchestra.

In this way, he also learned percussion, which is the area by which he is best known today.

Joe and Ray
Joe Bataan and Ray Delgado

Ray Delgado Project’s birth

Driven by the lack of musical variety in his environment, he wanted to create his own musical project that included vibraphone, percussion, piano, bass, and vocalist. It all started with a workshop for musicians offered by Ray himself in a community room in the building where he lived and he was allowed to use it. After having played and experimented with different styles, the group was getting smaller until all the musicians who signed up ended up leaving.

From there, at every show and opportunity he had to meet new musicians, he would ask for their numbers to recruit them and achieve a chemistry and combination, resulting in the sound he wanted. Ray was in that process from 2009 until now. About three years ago, in 2023, he finally got what he was looking for. 

This group was called Ray Delgado Project, which takes up a huge amount of time and effort. However, the musician says that the New York where his youth was spent, which offered lots of places to go dancing, no longer exists, so there is not much work as back then.

Today, they play many covers of great hits from the 1970s, but they add their own touch to stand out with completely new arrangements. Not so long ago, they released their new version of “Lo Que Traigo es Sabroso,” a hit by Eddie Palmieri, and adapted it to their own style and arrangements. It can be found on Spotify and the main digital platforms. 

Ray and his orchestra
Ray Fuentes (piano), Abraham Saenz (bass), Danny Sieber (vibraphone), Ray Delgado (director and bongo), Rhadames ”Randy” Rojas (lead vocals) Izzy Diaz (congas), and José ”Cheo” Colón (timbales)

Ray is so happy with what he has achieved so far with their orchestra that ensures that when God calls him, he will be calm and happy to have been able to play and make audiences dance during his lifetime. God willing, we wish him many more years playing with the Ray Delgado Project, enjoying life and bringing joy to those who have the pleasure of listening to him. 

Read also: Leader of K’ndela Salsa Band Eric Cabanilla and all his entertainment company has to offer

Sitio web de Latin Bayarea

North America / USA

Sitio web de Latin Bayarea

Sitio web de Latin Bayarea
Sitio web de Latin Bayarea

Actualmente, la búsqueda de información sobre música latina y su cultura en California (EE. UU.) se ha integrado a la tecnología, ya que es una herramienta muy práctica. En internet, se puede encontrar un sitio web donde se puede investigar prácticamente todo: música, cultura, entretenimiento, clubes y conciertos. El sitio web es Latin Bay Area.

Entre sus numerosos eventos que se anuncian mensualmente se encuentra:

Concierto De Lanzamiento Del Cd Del Ensamble De Jazz Indolatino De Mariah Parker

Este concierto celebra el próximo lanzamiento del nuevo CD de Mariah Parker, Indo Latin Jazz Live in Concert.

Según la revista Latin Beat, el Ensemble de Jazz IndoLATINO de Mariah Parker “combina las síncopas rítmicas del jazz latino con los fascinantes y asimétricos compases de los ritmos de las Indias Orientales, dando como resultado una música del mundo de primera clase. Melodías fascinantes que se inspiran en los tempos de Brasil, Cuba, India y España crean un viaje musical inspirador, sereno y apasionado a un mundo ideal”. Domingo, 22 de enero de 2017, 19:00 h, Freight and Salvage

2020 Addison Street

Berkeley, California

Entradas: $24 anticipadas, $28 en taquilla

Para más información, llame al (510) 644-2020 o visite www.thefreight.org

Con la participación de Mariah Parker (composición, piano, santur), Paul McCandless (instrumentos de viento), Matthew Montfort (guitarra), Kash Killion (bajo, violonchelo) y los percusionistas Ian Dogole, Brian Rice y Michaelle Goerlitz.

Lanzamiento del CD “Indo Latin Jazz Live in Concert”, 20/01/17

Lanzamiento del CD "Indo Latin Jazz Live in Concert", 20/01/17
Lanzamiento del CD “Indo Latin Jazz Live in Concert”, 20/01/17

En 2009, Mariah Parker lanzó su Indo Latin Jazz Ensemble con un concierto debut con entradas agotadas en Yoshi’s, Oakland, California. El nuevo lanzamiento de Mariah para AncientFuture.com Records, “Indo Latin Jazz Live in Concert”, captura la magia de esa primera actuación, así como de los conciertos posteriores en el norte de California: Freight & Salvage, Berkeley; el Teatro Throckmorton, Mill Valley; y una sesión de estudio en los estudios TRI de Bob Weir, San Rafael. Estas grabaciones en vivo multipista fueron cuidadosamente mezcladas y masterizadas durante siete años por el veterano productor de Ancient Future, Matthew Montfort.

Indo Latin Jazz Live in Concert es la continuación de Sangria, el CD debut de Mariah, que se difundió en más de 468 programas de radio de jazz, latinos y del Nuevo Mundo, y obtuvo más de 365 reseñas y apariciones en medios, incluyendo dos canciones que ascendieron a la lista de las 100 mejores canciones de 2009 de Smooth Jazz Now.

Biografía de Mariah Parker

Mariah Parker in concert
Mariah Parker in concert

(Composición, piano, santur) http://www.mariahparkermusic.com

“Parker, licenciada en música por la Universidad de California en Santa Cruz, escribió las ocho composiciones instrumentales de esta exquisita colección de piezas que fusionan ritmos latinos con influencias de Sudamérica e India, con un toque de jazz estadounidense puro. Es una mezcla embriagadora de Oriente y Occidente, interpretada por músicos de un virtuosismo asombroso. Como todas las mejores bandas de jazz, este grupo es tan disciplinado como innovador, deteniéndose en seco cuando la composición lo requiere y lanzándose al instante siguiente hacia magníficos paisajes de libre asociación, tan placenteros como aventureros.

Mariah Parker's
Mariah Parker’s

Este es un material sofisticado, un álbum de fusión global interpretado por un grupo con carácter, carisma y la confianza que se transmite cuando músicos de talla mundial en la cima de su carrera se unen y crean magia en el presente de una actuación en vivo.” -Marin Independent Journal

Mariah Parker ha estado tocando música desde que pudo tocar las teclas del piano de cola en la casa de su familia. Mientras terminaba su licenciatura en música en la Universidad de California en Santa Cruz, trabajó con el etnomusicólogo Fred Lieberman y el baterista Mickey Hart en el proyecto “Planet Drum” y quedó fascinada con las posibilidades de conectar conceptos musicales de diferentes tradiciones.

Ha interpretado sus composiciones originales en festivales de Estados Unidos y Europa. Talentosa compositora y líder de banda, lanzó su primera grabación en solitario, “Sangría”, en febrero de 2009. Este lanzamiento recibió una amplia difusión y fue aclamado por la crítica internacional.

“Deslumbrante… Los sonidos sutiles y sensuales de Parker reflejan sabores exóticos de la India, Oriente Medio y Latinoamérica.” -Palo Alto Daily News.

Matthew Montfort (Guitarra de Diapasón Festoneado)

Matthew Montfort
Matthew Montfort

Recientemente reconocido como uno de los 100 Mejores Guitarristas Acústicos del mundo, Montfort es pionero de la guitarra de diapasón festoneado y líder del influyente conjunto de música fusión mundial Ancient Future. Ha ofrecido conciertos en todo el mundo, incluyendo el Festival Internacional de la Guitarra en la costa dorada de España, cerca de Barcelona, ​​y el Festival de Mumbai en la Puerta de la India, Bombay.

Paul McCandless (Virtuoso de la Lengüeta)

Paul McCandless
Paul McCandless

Durante una distinguida carrera de tres décadas, el virtuoso de los instrumentos de viento-madera ganador del Grammy, Paul McCandless, ha aportado un lirismo desbordante a su interpretación y composición, que ha sido fundamental para el sonido conjunto de dos bandas seminales de música mundial: el original Paul Winter Consort y el incansablemente innovador cuarteto Oregon.

Un talentoso multiinstrumentista, McCandless se ha especializado en una paleta inusualmente amplia de instrumentos de lengüeta simple y doble que reflejan su formación en las disciplinas clásica y de jazz.

Ian Dogole (Global Percussion)

Ian Dogole es un destacado director de orquesta, compositor y multipercusionista que ha grabado y actuado con artistas como Hamza el Din, Tito La Rosa, Ancient Future y Alex de Grassi con una amplia variedad de instrumentos de percusión, como udu, cajón, hang, tambor parlante africano, kalimbas, platillos y dumbek.

Ian Dogole
Ian Dogole

Kash Killion (Bajo, Violonchelo)

Kash Killion toca el violonchelo, el bajo y diversos instrumentos de cuerda africanos y de Oriente Medio, y ha trabajado con Donald Byrd, George Cables, Billy Higgins, Cecil Taylor, John Zorn, Sun Ra, Butch Morris, George Lewis, Reggie Workman y Sun Ra Arkestra.

Brian Rice (Percusión Latina)

Brian Rice es un músico muy aclamado, especializado en percusión latina, afrocubana y brasileña. Colabora con artistas como Mike Marshall con Choro Famoso y el Cuarteto Antonio Calogero, con Paul McCandless y Mike Manring.

Brian Rice
Brian Rice

Michaelle Goerlitz (Percusión Latina)

Una talentosa percusionista especializada en ritmos brasileños, afrocubanos, venezolanos y peruanos, ha tocado, grabado y realizado giras con Mark Levine, Wayne Wallace, Houston Pearson, Denise Perrier, Joan Jeanrenaud, Pickpocket Ensemble, Samba Rio, Novo Tempo, Bossa 5-0 y muchos otros.

The Jazz Connect Conference

North America / USA  / New York
The Jazz Connect Conference
The Jazz Connect Conference

The Jazz Connect Conference organized by JazzTimes and the Jazz Forward Coalition, will be held January 5-6, 2017 at Saint Peter’s Church (at 54th & Lexington) in New York City and will lead into the annual APAP (Association of Performing Arts Presenters) Conference as well as Winter Jazzfest.

Continuing the momentum from the January 2016 event which hosted over 800 registrants, the 2017 Jazz Connect Conference, with a theme of “The Family of Jazz,” will feature a series of essential workshops, panels and events held over the course of two days. The Early-Bird Pre-Registration rate is only $145, until December 15, with additional discount of 15% offered to members of various organizations, including APAP, Chamber Music America, Jazz Journalists Association, JazzWeek, JazzCorner, ASCAP, BMI, SESAC and AFM Local 802.

With a theme of “The Family of Jazz,” the conference will again bring together a wide cross-section of the jazz community for over a dozen workshops and 5 plenary sessions, on a variety of timely and engaging subjects.

Moderators and panelists include an impressive cross-section of artists and professionals. Returning this year by popular demand will be an “Ask the Experts” networking session enabling emerging artists and professionals to connect and get informed input on their own careers and operations.

The latest schedule reflects the input from and collaboration with numerous organizations such as JazzWeek (radio programmers), the Music Business Association, ASCAP and the Jazz Journalists Association.

In addition to incorporating the involvement of various organizations, the sessions also include a wide range of voices from inside and outside the jazz community, so that we may examine and discuss the full range of issues and trends both within our community and with the music business at-large.

The Jazz Connect conference is organized by Peter Gordon of the Jazz Forward Coalition and Lee Mergner of JazzTimes, with assistance and input from over a dozen industry professionals. The conference has received the support of the Association of Performing Arts Presenters organization, which hosts the world’s leading forum for the performing arts every year in New York City

The Jazz Connect Conference - Flyers
The Jazz Connect Conference – Flyers

Website: www.jazz-connect.org

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