salsa album

In "50 Aniversario" El Gran Combo re-recorded some of their more contemporary past Salsa hits, including some they had not played much since they were originally released. True to El Gran Combo's anniversary celebration recordings, this…

Gerardo Contino put together an impressive group of quality musicians, named them "Los Habaneros", and recorded 7 tracks that showcase what they are capable of doing with Salsa and Timba. "El abogado de la Salsa" and ex-singer of NG La…

There are a lot of great artists nominated for the 2013 Latin Grammy for Best Salsa Album, and yet I see one album that raises above the rest. Colombian group Guayacan celebrates their 25th Anniversary with a 2-CD set that includes 25…

I find it fascinating that a fairly new band like Tromboranga has been able to release their 2nd Salsa album "Al Mal Tiempo Buena Salsa" in 2 years despite the economic crisis in their native Spain. Based in Barcelona, Tromboranga is led…

"Ando por las Nubes" is the 2nd single of the soon to be released Salsa album from Salsa icon Victor Manuelle. A nice Salsa song which starts with a bit of fusion of pop and Salsa, the soft start, starts picking up steam through the…

Who? Yeah, I know! That's what I said too...until I hit the "Play" button on "Lula's Lounge Essential Tracks". Then I was drinking Cuban Salsa music through a fire hydrant. Lula is a lounge in Toronto which hosts Latino music,…

This week an unobtrusive Salsa music legend quietly celebrates his birthday. Raphy Leavitt has made some of the best Salsa music there is, and I want to highlight him as he celebrates his 62nd birthday this week. The history of Puerto…