mambo

The Pacific Mambo Orchestra (PMO) started nearly 10 years ago, did a crowdfunding project for their first recording in 2012, and with it won a Grammy in 2014. Now, they're back with their second studio recording; "The III Side". This…

It was early on a Wednesday evening, and Carlos was exhausted already. He had carried all the instruments and equipment of Tito Rodriguez' orchestra up the stairs, into the ballroom on the 2nd floor. It is a steep staircase which…

It has been 11 years since Latin music great Tito Puente departed, and yet it seems as if he was still here among us. I just reviewed 2 recent Latin music CD releases which have Tito Puente’s direct influence. There is also a recent book…