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I originally started writing this on Monday as soon as I heard the rumors of Yomo Toro’s passing. Thankfully, those rumors were put to rest when a family friend and representative came forth stating that Mr. Toro had not passed and in fact, was alert, sitting up in bed, and conversing with family. Personally that Read More
Flashback Fridays He has sold over 30 million albums worldwide. He has won various awards, among them, Grammys, Billboards, Lo Nuestro, Man of The Year, Lifetime Achievement, and Latin Songwriter of the Year. He’s shared the stage and collaborated with internationally renowned artists like The Rolling Stones, Sting, Juanes, Mana, and Nelly Furtado. Juan Luis Read More
Flashback Fridays There’s a picture tucked away somewhere within the hundreds of photos that my parents have stored away in a few boxes. It’s a picture of my father holding me as a newborn, resting on his arm. You could see the way he’s looking down on his first born son, how proud he was. Read More
Flashback Fridays Remember this moment. It’s one of the very few times you’ll ever witness me addressing the “Salsa Romantica” era in a positive light. It’s not because it isn’t any good. To me, it’s an era in which salsa became a little too synthesized for my liking. It took a turn towards becoming too Read More
Flashback Fridays El Maestro, The bandleader, the type of leader who lets everyone else have their chance to shine, and yet, still demands the respect and admiration that only a great musician like Johnny Pacheco can. What else can you expect from someone who went to the prestigious and world renowned Juilliard School in New Read More
Flashback Fridays What do all of the following songs have in common? “Algo de Mi”, “Amor….Amar”, “Melina”, “Quieres Ser Mi Amante?”, “Jamas”, “El Amor de Mi Vida”, “Perdoname”, “Donde Estas, Con Quien Estes”, “Amor de Mujer”, “Amor Mio”, “Que me has Hecho”? There are a few more titles but then I wouldn’t have space Read More
Flashback Fridays I had a different artist in mind for today’s Flashback. I felt that I’ve been inundating you guys with artists from the Salsa genre and I had intended to break that streak when I heard the sad news of the passing of a legend in his own right – Fania vocalist, Junior Gonzalez. Read More
Flashback Fridays Two weeks ago, we covered the art of sonando, and how the sonero is a dying breed within the Salsa community. There have been many soneros since way before it’s golden age in between the late 50s and late 70s, but only a few stand out, having been given legendary status. Only one Read More
Flashback Fridays What is there to say about Celia that hasn’t already been said? A legend by any standard. Known and respected world wide. A would be teacher who had a dream and fortunately for us, decided to pursue it. Those of us who have had the great pleasure and honor to see her perform Read More
Flashback Fridays Hoy si que nos ponemos a bailar! Give that chair a rest and hit the dance floor, whether it’s your bedroom, living room, office (make sure the boss isn’t watching), this is the type of song that you just can’t help but move to. That’s pretty common when it comes to Johnny Ventura. Read More