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The role of the Spaha Salsa Gallery in Latin music

Spanish Harlem Salsa Gallery y música latina

La Spanish Harlem Salsa Gallery es uno de esos lugares que todo amante de la salsa en Nueva York debería visitar, ya que hay mucho que ver aquí. Este museo cuenta con todo tipo de artículos donados por numerosos artistas de renombre o familiares de algunos fallecidos. Esta colección de valiosas posesiones ha dado como resultado un conjunto de objetos invaluables que dejarán fuera del agua a cualquiera que visite las instalaciones de una institución tan especial. 

La Spanish Harlem Salsa Gallery, también conocida como Spaha Salsa Gallery, se puede definir como una institución de carácter cultural cuyo propósito principal es servir como un recordatorio de lo grande que es nuestra cultura, especialmente nuestra música. Tanto los residentes como los visitantes de East Harlem, Nueva York, pueden aprender sobre el género de la salsa y sus raíces siempre que lo deseen. Todo gracias a una gran cantidad de herramientas, información y muchas iniciativas con las que los interesados ​​conocerán de primera mano todo tipo de datos interesantes sobre la salsa. 

Otro de los grandes objetivos que persigue este lugar es la búsqueda del conocimiento sobre la música latina y los artistas involucrados para ofrecerlo a todo aquel que decida visitar sus instalaciones. Es por ello que tanto su presidente Johnny Cruz como el equipo que lo asiste se han encargado de crear una galería inclusiva y diversa en la que se puede apreciar hasta dónde ha llegado el talento hispano de la mano de sus máximas estrellas.

Johnny Cruz tocando los timbales
Johnny Cruz, director de la Galería Spaha Salsa

Papel de la Galería Spaha Salsa en la difusión de la cultura latina 

The role played by the Spaha Salsa Gallery in the dissemination of Latin culture is very important, since these institutions are the ones that manage to arouse the interest of the inhabitants of Harlem and other nearby sectors towards one of the most representative musical genres of Latinity. This has made many other cultural institutions to use this gallery in order to awaken a higher interest in its own activities, which shows extensive cooperation between those who seek to promote anything Latin-related at all costs. 

Fortunately, our work is not that complicated to carry out because too many tourists visit New York every day and many of them know that this city was the birthplace of the biggest salsa movement in history, so they are always looking for cultural sports in which you can find information about this set of rhythms and how it emerges in the public arena.   

Instruments donated by La Sonora Ponceña
Some instruments donated by La Sonora Ponceña

Who Johnny Cruz is 

Johnny Cruz is the founder of the Spaha Salsa Gallery, but there are many other facets by which this talented Puerto Rican is known in the entertainment industry. Cruz is a famous musician and record producer who has worked and make friends with a wide number of artists from all genres, by providing him with the platform to create a true sanctuary for Latin music lovers. 

One interesting fact about the museum is that it is located on the plot where a hardware business owned by Johnny’s father used to function, which was made into something completely different thanks to the genius of his son long after. Today, that place contains several of the most invaluable objects in the history of salsa and whose relationship with some of the greatest figures of the genre is legendary.   

Migdalia Sanchéz joins Johnny Cruz and his programme

Migdalia Sánchez
Migdalia Sánchez, director of Latino 99 FM

Recently, it has been reported that Migdalia Sanchez, director of the radio station Latino 99 FM, has decided to broadcast the programme hosted by Johnny Cruz at the same time so that all its listeners can enjoy the talent of the entertainer and his exciting interviews. The Johnny Cruz Show will be broadcasted on Saturdays from 9 to 10 p.m.

Enlace al sitio web oficial de la galería Spaha Salsa: spahasalsagallery.com

Por: Johnny Cruz corresponsal de International Salsa Magazine en la ciudad de Nueva York, Nueva York

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