CD REVIEWS
Lauren Henderson: Ármame
By the end of 2018 Lauren Henderson will have not one, but two, releases. The first of these is Ármame and it is...
Calle Mambo Project: See The Light
The drummer Chris Smith’s dream of making music a way of life has something of a fairytale quality to it and so does the...
Remembering Cigala’s Salsa Masterpiece Album: Indestructible
In late October of 2016, the world looked forward to listening to one of the most awaited salsa albums in history, interpreted and produced...
CD REVIEWS
Papo Vazquez: JS Bach – Goldberg Variations
There are no sacred cows in music – certainly not for Papo Vazquez. His 2018 offering in a quartet format is selections from Johann...
Edward Simon: Sorrows & Triumphs
Despite drawing from a deep well-spring of complex abstraction and profound spirituality, the music of Edward Simon is eminently accessible. Moreover, even with the...
Duduka Da Fonseca Trio Plays Dom Salvador
The percussion colourist, Duduka Da Fonseca once graced the drum chair of Dom Salvador’s album, simply entitled Transition… or was it so simple? Although...
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Carlos Cano & Hernán Milla: Por la Rivera de Paquito
A little over a year ago the prodigiously gifted Spanish pianist Hernán Milla played and recorded in a (largely) duet setting with the equally...
Fran Vielma and his Venezuelan Jazz Collective: Tendencias
Fran Vielma could not think of a more provocative name for an album than Tendencias, especially amid the enormous musical output of music emerging...
Steven Kroon · In Your Dreams
Steven Kroon is not only living the dream as one of the frontline percussionist playing music in the Afro-Caribbean, Brasilian and Latin-Jazz styles, but...
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Alfredo Rodríguez · The Little Dream
To say that you can never know what to expect from pianist Alfredo Rodríguez would no longer be a surprising observation even if the...
Alex Diaz & Santo Domingo Afrojazz · Organic Merengue
One important aspect of the music on this disc that strikes you almost immediately is that a Hammond B3 organ is melded in with...
Emilio Teubal Trio · Memorias de Otro Tiempo
This recording that Emilio Teubal has entitled Memorias de Otro Tiempo, is dedicated to his mother Norma Giarracca (1945-2015), who died in Argentina while...
LATEST NEWS
Introducing Orquesta Akokán – From New York To Havana
Straight out of Havana, Cuba comes Orquesta Akokán - a blazing presentation of deeply soulful mambo reminiscent of Benny Moré and banda gigante of...
Dongfeng Liu to Release “China Caribe” on Zoho Music
Rare is the occasion when an artist arrives on the scene who fundamentally reawakens your understanding not just of music but world history, common...
Román Filiú To Release New Album: Quarteria
Quarteria by Román Filiú
Six buildings in close proximity with families living one on top of another within a constant melee of sound, including music...
UPCOMING EVENTS
Alexander Brown Quintet featuring Hilario Durán & Elizabeth Rodríguez
Caliban Arts Theatre is delighted to be launching a series of concerts with the Alexander Brown Quintet, featuring Alexander Brown, Juno winner Hilario Durán,...
Inside Latin Jazz Featuring Pedrito Martínez Group
The Inside Latin Jazz series, continues to offer fascinating and penetrating onstage interviews with leading Latin Jazz artists. Moderated by flute soloist and Professor...
New Cuban Express & Steven Kroon Sextet at Hostos Center
Hostos Center for the Arts & Culture presents an exciting double bill of contemporary Latin jazz with the Grammy-nominated New Cuban Express featuring some...
ARTIST PROFILES
Artist Profile: Spanish Harlem Orchestra
Spanish Harlem Orchestra, the two-time Grammy winning Salsa and Latin Jazz band, sets the standard for excellence for authentic, New York style, hard core...
Artist Profile: Michael Eckroth
Michael Eckroth, pianist and keyboardist, composer and arranger, is a native of Phoenix Arizona and currently resides in Jackson Heights, NY. He earned a...
Artist Profile: Pablo Ziegler
For decades, Buenos Aires-born, Grammy-winning pianist, composer and arranger Pablo Ziegler has been one of the most important figures in Argentine nuevo tango, the...
FEATURED SOUNDCLOUD TRACKS
FEATURED YOUTUBE PLAYLIST
Eliel Lazo & Friends perform Descarga Habana - Santo Domingo
05:58
Spanish Harlem Orchestra performs La Salsa Dura
07:36
Eleggua - Daymé Arocena - Cubafonía (Official Video)
03:14
Roy McGrath Remembranzas Quartet - Plena Julia
09:42
Rachel Therrien - Pensamiento: Proyecto Colombia - Porque me pegas
08:00
Maite Hontelé ft. Orquesta Aragón - Casi Muero [Video oficial]
04:20
Cuerdas y Tumbao
10:05
Anat Cohen Quartet "In The Spirit of Baden" | Live Studio Sessions
07:38
Maureen Choi Quartet - "Ida y Vuelta"
07:39
Misty - Andy Gonzalez - Entre Colegas
08:09
Jane Bunnett & Maqueque - Café Pilon
08:22
Alfredo Rodriguez featuring Ibeyi - Yemaya
03:41