• Weekly Latin Jazz Video Fix: Spanish Harlem Orchestra

    Updated: 2010-09-28 14:00:21
    The blurry line between Latin Jazz and salsa plays upon the commonalities between the two performance approaches, but its not an easily tread area. Both genres have distinct musical requirements that demand specific specializations from the performers. A musician highly skilled in salsa might not successfully transition into the Latin Jazz world, and [...]

  • Eliane Elias Brings Her Jazz Mastery to Seattle

    Updated: 2010-09-27 21:11:52
    When I have the opportunity to see the best artists of any art form, I try to not let it pass, as I may not have a chance to see that greatness again. This week we have 2 of the best Jazz vocalists coming to Seattle to give us the best of their art. Eliane [...]

  • Album Of The Week: Blueprints, Chicago Afro Latin Jazz Ensemble

    Updated: 2010-09-24 14:00:16
    Blueprints Chicago Afro Latin Jazz Ensemble Chicago Sessions Forming a new ensemble in the modern musical world demands a lot from an artist, but establishing a big band involves a special set of challenges. From a basic logistical standpoint, the sheer size of a big band creates recurring financial issues. As a result, band [...]

  • Reflecting Upon Max Salazar (1932 - 2010): What His Words And Actions Meant For Latin Music

    Updated: 2010-09-23 15:04:17
    The Latin music world lost a long time champion this past weekend, as Max Salazar passed away on Sunday, September 19, 2010. Born on April 17th, 1932 in New York, Salazar found an affinity for Afro-Cuban music at a young age, but didn’t really pursue his interests professionally until the late sixties. He [...]

  • Movimientos at Passing Clouds – Jota Ramos – Jardares Por Fuera

    Updated: 2010-09-23 12:41:33
    Movimientos @ Passing Clouds The freshest Latin rhythms with a dose of revolutionary spirit! …Live acts: Jota Ramos (Soporte Klan) Hip Hop direct from Colombia with a powerful message http://www.myspace.com/jotaramos Jardares Por Fuera Rumba Flamenco fused with Latin, Reggae, Swing & Hip Hop http://www.myspace.com/jardaresporfuera + Guests DJs: Cal Jader Arias Dr Zivago Goyes y Latin ...Read the Rest

  • Colombia’s “Sistema Solar” Showscases Creativity with Techno Music

    Updated: 2010-09-23 07:16:07
    I’m not a big fan of techno music, but you can’t help but to notice its spreading like wildfire all around us. A group of young Colombians formed a group that uses the afro-Colombian musical roots and combined them with rap, afro-Latin percussion, and other things within a frame of techno to create a unique [...]

  • Globalista @ Bar Music Hall – Latin Dub Sound System

    Updated: 2010-09-23 01:29:01
    Globalista @ Bar Music Hall Friday 1st October Bar Music Hall 8pm-1am Free Entry Globalista continue their monthly slot at Bar Music Hall bringing a new breed of live acts from the global underground. From the freshest Latin acts to Afro, tropical and gypsy bands – and new fusions – anything to complement a swinging ...Read the Rest

  • Catalan Films – London Spanish Film Festival 2010

    Updated: 2010-09-22 17:27:43
    Catalan Films London Spanish Film Festival 2010 Circuit Mia applies for a job with Vic, a fashion photographer, just as he’s abandoned by his girlfriend Ana, a model. Vic decides to leave Barcelona for a thousand days and suggests that Mia takes his place… Ribera moves between flash-forwards and flash-backs using circuits of space and ...Read the Rest

  • Spotlight: High Vs Low, Giovanni Almonte

    Updated: 2010-09-22 14:12:17
    The Spotlight Series highlights upcoming Latin Jazz musicians that have yet to reach national recognition. Many of these musicians thrive in local scenes and some tour in support of releases. All these musicians contribute greatly to the overall Latin Jazz scene, and they deserve our “spotlighted” attention. High Vs Low Giovanni Almonte Truth Revolution Records Vocalists in the modern [...]

  • Spanish Film Festival in London 2010 – Basque Films – Catalans Films

    Updated: 2010-09-22 03:28:04
    Spanish Film Festival in London 24 September – 7 October The 6th annual London Spanish Film Festival comes to London and brings with it the most spoken about films within Spanish Cinema including a few UK Premiers to boot. Celebrate Spanish Cinema. Since its premier event in 2005, the London Spanish Film Festival has  quickly ...Read the Rest

  • Conjunto Sabroso – Live and Free – South Bank – Sounds Venezuela

    Updated: 2010-09-22 03:09:13
    Conjunto Sabroso Live at the Clore Room Free 2 Nights Only A performance from one of London’s premier salsa bands, Conjunto Sabroso, renowned for their authentic swing and lively presence on stage. On the 12th October 2010, Conjumto Sabroso will be joined by guest Venezuelan pianist Elena Riu. Conjunto Sabroso will be performing as part ...Read the Rest

  • An Evening With Pablo Neruda – Chilean Poet –

    Updated: 2010-09-21 18:20:21
    An Evening with Neruda at the Roundhouse 19 October 2010 20:00 £7.50 An evening dedicated to exploring the life of the Nobel Prize-winning Chilean poet, Pablo Neruda, examining his current relevance, and commemorating – with unique film and recording – his historic Roundhouse recital of 40 years age This event includes fascinating insights and anecdotes ...Read the Rest

  • Sounds Venezuela – South Bank Centre

    Updated: 2010-09-21 17:57:49
    Sounds Venezuela Venezuela’s El Sistema is one of the most extraordinary youth social projects in the world. Following the sensational Simón Bolívar Youth Orchestra of Venezuela’s week-long residency in 2009 at the South Bank, a season-long celebration further explores our El Sistema partnership. The South Bank are excited to present the UK debut of the ...Read the Rest

  • Weekly Latin Jazz Video Fix: Jack Costanzo

    Updated: 2010-09-21 14:44:21
    Many people have contributed toward the spread of Latin Jazz around the world, pushing the music into the public through a variety of means. Some people have taken a challenging path, sticking steadfastly to their roots, taking their music to the public as a cultural expression. These artists keep the history of the [...]

  • Jazz Musical Stimulus between Cuba and U.S. under Obama

    Updated: 2010-09-11 07:36:10
    The announcement in the New York Times that the Jazz and Lincoln Center band will be playing in Cuba next month verifies that under the Obama administration the musical doors have been opening between Cuba and the U.S. In my conversations from musicians from Cuba, they have all expressed their content that there will now [...]

  • Mariachi Vargas Set for Dallas Concert

    Updated: 2010-09-09 03:19:00
    TITAS, in association with the AT&T Performing Arts Center, present the internationally acclaimed Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlan in concert on September 7, 2010 at the AT&T Performing Arts Center Winspear Opera House in Dallas, TX. This concert is sponsored by Goya Foods and Fiesta Mart. The performance coincides with the ...

  • Mariachi Vargas SA tickets on sale 9/1

    Updated: 2010-09-09 03:18:57
    Tickets to see Mariachi Vargas in concert on Saturday, December 4 in San Antonio go on sale September 1 through Ticketmaster.com and at all Ticketmaster outlets starting at noon. The Mariachi Vargas concert is part of the 16th Annual Mariachi Vargas Extravaganza, the largest and longest running mariachi music festival of its kind in Texas. ...

  • Salsa Music for Mexico

    Updated: 2010-09-08 09:01:04
    Many Salsa artists have dedicated songs to Mexico. As a mayor force and an important musical mecca for Latin music, Mexico is an important stage every artist wants to visit. As we celebrate Mexico’s independence in September, I’m reflecting on some Salsa songs which pay tribute to the country of the Aztecs and Mayas. I got [...]

  • Improvisation Overflows from Alfredo Rodriguez Latin Jazz Piano at Jazz Alley

    Updated: 2010-09-03 08:08:37
    The 1st visit of Alfredo Rodriguez to Seattle will surely result in more fans for the raising Latin jazz star. Alfredo came to Seattle’s Dimitrious Jazz Alley this week, bringing along Bulgarian bassist Peter Slavov and Cuban drummer Francisco Mela. The trio of young artists clearly reflected the joy they felt playing their music for [...]

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