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May 15, 2024 · NPR Music's program dedicated to Latin Alternative music and rock in Spanish is hosted by Felix Contreras.
1 day ago · Salsa’s origins are found in the rural eastern Cuban dance music known as the son. Bandleader Arsenio Rodríguez, born in Güira de Macurijes, Cuba in 1911, pioneered son motuno, which blends Spanish guitar-playing with traditional African musical complexity and call-and-response elements. The grandson of Congo slaves, Arsenio was deeply ...
May 15, 2024 · The global Latinx community is evolving and growing fast. Alt.Latino is here to celebrate it and all of its nuances through music. Each episode, NPR Music's Felix Contreras and Anamaria Sayre sit ...
May 13, 2024 · Premieres: Tuesday, June 18 at 9 p.m. ET. The opening episode of the series looks at the roots of disco – how it emerged from a basic desire for inclusion, visibility, and freedom among persecuted Black, gay, and minority ethnic communities of New York City.
1 day ago · Doctor of Music. Composer, vocalist, actor, and activist Rubén Blades has recorded more than twenty-five albums and has won a total of twenty-three Grammy and Latin Grammy Awards. Born in Panama and one of the most successful salsa musicians of all time, he played a key role in the “salsa revolution” in New York City in the 1970s.
May 10, 2024 · Discover the essence of Latin grooves and become part of the eternal dance that is Salsa. A Timeless Legacy. As we reflect on the cultural impact of Willie Rosario's music, it's evident that his orchestra has left an indelible mark on the landscape of Latin music. Their legacy is a beacon for aspiring musicians and a pillar for Salsa enthusiasts.
2 days ago · So, what better way to celebrate than by showcasing the music festivals in the United States featuring Latin artists that you should attend in 2024? From 2020 to 2022, Latin music consumption in our country increased by almost 56%, according to Luminate data, surpassing the 21.61% of the overall industry and the four major genres in the country ...
