The music world mourns the loss of one of his greatest artists. A true master of his craft, bandleader, percussionist, timbalero Ralph Irizarry Sr. (Bronx, New...
Any discussion about popular Puerto Rican music is remiss without the name Tite Curet Alonso. In a career that spanned roughly 30 years, he was one...
WILLIAM CORREA, better known as WILLIE BOBO, was a consummate percussionist, drummer, vocalist and showman. He was born to Puerto Rican parents on February 28, 1934,...
Cuatrista Fabiola Méndez Pays Tribute to her Afro-Puerto Rican Roots As a child, kids teased Fabiola Mari Méndez (not to be confused with cuatrista, Fabiola Muñóz...
Dr. William Cepeda is a highly regarded trombonist, percussionist, shell player, composer, arranger, bandleader, producer, and visionary. In 1992 he revolutionized Puerto Rican music when he...
Pedro Juan Rodríguez Ferrer, better known as Pete “El Conde” Rodríguez, was a consummate sonero (vocalist), dancer, and showman. His good looks, coiffed hair, chic attire,...
From the fertile musical soil of Borinquén, Humberto Ramírez has long distinguished himself as one of the most inventive voices in contemporary Latin Jazz. A multi-instrumentalist...
Mention the name Humberto Ramírez to Latin Jazz fans, and it’s his virtuosic, hard bop- rooted skill as a trumpet soloist and leader of his innovative...
Jazz Artist, Innovator, Composer, Trombonist, Conch Shells, Educator, Producer William Cepeda is a cultural icon of Puerto Rico. The four-time Grammy nominated artist and composer is...
1930: The Orquesta Típica is out and the Conjunto is in The year 1930 marked a turning point in the development of popular Cuban music. Traditional...
Percussion master and beloved bandleader Ray Mantilla passed away on March 21, 2020. He was born in 1934 in the rhythm rich, dance-crazed atmosphere of the...
The music on There Will Never Be Another You by the Calle Loíza Jazz Project begins with the thunderous report of the barriles – subidor (primo)...
As a follow up to our Carib album review we present a Q&A with David Sánchez expanding on some topics around this wonderful project, which is...
GRAMMY® award-winner David Sánchez is recognized around the world as one of the finest saxophonists of his generation. His mastery of the instrument is undeniable and...
Alfonso Fuentes is better known for his classical work that has been performed – and recorded – by musicians of some of the most celebrated symphonic...