Latin culture

"Echale semilla a la maraca pa' que suene; cha-cu-cha, cu-chu-cu cha cu-cha" said the recently departed Cheo Feliciano in his Fania All Stars version of "El Raton", regarding the use of maracas. Cheo Feliciano highlighted a simple but…

One of the most energetic groups to listen and watch performing live, Plena Libre launched its 15th recording in 19 years with the release of "Corazon". This album was launched in December 2012 in Puerto Rico, and in February 2013 in the…

I was lucky enough to be able to get a ticket to see Los Muñequitos de Matanzas as they stopped in Seattle to present their show at the University of Washington. This legendary Cuban group, flag-bearer of Afro-Cuban folk music, culture, …

The culture of Latin American countries is very rich. Our Latin music, food, and social customs make us unique as an ethnic group in general and unique as countries in particular. Music plays a huge part in our Hispanic culture. The…