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"Que Viva La Musica!" |
This past February, I celebrated my twenty-fifth continuous year hosting and producing noncommercial 89.1 WFDU-FM's "Que Viva La Musica!" Marking this milestone has caused me to reflect upon how the industry has changed in the last quarter century, and also to ponder the current state of "straight-ahead" Salsa dura and Afro-Cuban music in the New York-metro area, in 2008.
I‘m happy to report that I do see some glimmers of light – at long last. But, it's been a rough ride!
The Big Apple's musicians, dancers, and afficionados of authentic Latin music, have experienced and survived a challenging era, one that began with a down-slide following the tragic events of September 11, 2001. To say that the music business proceeded to go soft remains an understatement.
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31 Mar 2008 - 08:54 by Editor |
Feature Story
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CD Albums Reviews - Wayne Gorbea & his Salsa Picante - Prakatun Cogele El Gusto Otra Vez |
Here we go again. No one has been more consistent putting out hits for the dancers to dance to than Wayne Gorbea & his Salsa Picante.
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19 Nov 2007 - 09:11 by Editor |
DJ Jeff CD Reviews
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CD Albums Reviews - Transito - La Nueva Combinacion |
Angel Fernandez has created a masterpiece with “Transito” with the Album titled “La Nueva Combinacion”. It has been a while that someone has created an album with such punch.
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19 Nov 2007 - 09:07 by Editor |
DJ Jeff CD Reviews
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CD Albums Reviews - Papo Ortega presents: Cubanoson |
Papo Ortega presents: Cubanoson is the hottest surprise released this year. It is definitely worth picking up. This album is sure to be a dancer’s delight.
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19 Nov 2007 - 09:01 by Editor |
DJ Jeff CD Reviews
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CD Albums Reviews - Bailando Con Son Sublime |
For the Charanga lovers Jesse Herrero & Son Sublime has once again released a banging album titled Bailando Con Son Sublime.
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19 Nov 2007 - 08:58 by Editor |
DJ Jeff CD Reviews
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