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Fiestas Calle San Sebastian is a Great Puerto Rican Tradition
Posted on 20. Jan, 2010 by Hector Aviles.
The traditional “Fiestas de la Calle San Sebastián” bring more than just music to the festivities that nowadays mark the close of Christmas in Puerto Rico. On the 40th anniversary of their reincarnation, the festival honors this year two great Puerto Rican musicians who happen to celebrate major milestones. Percussionist Roberto Roena and trumpet player [...]
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Johnny Pacheco: 50 years making Latin Music History
Posted on 18. Nov, 2009 by Hector Aviles.
Johnny Pacheco is celebrating 50 years in the music business, and I want to share with you my favorite songs from this great Dominican artist. Pacheco arrived to New York in the 1940’s and since then became an influential part of the development of Latin music in New York. I will not attempt to write [...]
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Luis Enrique’s “Ciclos” CD Review
Posted on 18. Sep, 2009 by Hector Aviles.
“Ciclos” is the latest recording by Luis Enrique, and in my opinion it’s a serious contender for Luis Enrique’s best work yet. “El Principe de la Salsa” (Salsa’s Prince) delivers an album with a mix of romantic songs along with songs which carry a positive message. On the technical side, the recording’s music is fresh, with [...]
