“In the world that we live in today, it’s impossible not to be a creole, it’s impossible not to have a blend of ideas, a blend...
“Sambumbia” is Caribbean slang for a concoction or mixture of elements that create something new, much like Ray Viera’s music, which contains influences from “each corner...
In the opening pages of his enlightening and informative book, Juan Tizol- His Caravan through Life and American Culture the author makes no bones about the...
According to writer Ned Sublette, “Son de Altura has three trumpets, but Yunior’s a violinist who grew up a charanguero, and the band collapses the two...
“There are only three Afro-Horns in the world. They were forged from a rare metal found only in Africa and South America. No one knows who...
Arturo O’ Farrill and the mighty Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra extended a warm New York welcome to percussionist, composer, historian and educator John Santos, one of...
From the lips of Henry Threadgill to the ears of David Virelles, the Continuum project is the expression of everything that has made David Virelles the...
Ethiopian pianist and composer, Samuel Yirga is a young man with a bold vision and a voracious appetite. His debut recording titled Guzo – the Amharic...
Just when you thought you knew everything there was to know about John Coltrane along comes the children’s book, Spirit Seeker – The Life and Musical...
“Afro Horn MX came to my attention by way of a series of video clips titled, The Afro Horn – Very Serious Stuff. The clips feature...
On Sunday, January 21st 2012, the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presented an afternoon of piano jazz, with Chucho Valdes and the Afro Cuban Messengers...
On April 6, 2011 the Governing Board of the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (The Grammys) announced the elimination of 31 categories. According to...
ARTURO O’ FARRILL AND THE AFRO LATIN JAZZ ORCHESTRA ANDY AND JERRY’S: A TRIBUTE TO THE GONZALEZ BROTHERS PETER NORTON SYMPHONY SPACE, NEW YORK OCTOBER 14...
Flutist, Orlando Valle, known to his followers as, “MARACA,” grew up in a musical environment. He took up the flute at an early age and was...
THE PAUL AUSTERLITZ QUARTET LIVE AT THE STONE, NEW YORK CITY SUNDAY, MARCH 29, 2011 Performance Review by Tomas Peña On Sunday March 29, Paul Austerlitz...
