As I write this, I find myself reflecting on my experiences and involvement in this Latin music industry for over twenty-six years. It''s been a great ride. Back in my teenage days, when I snuck into the Cheetah on a regular basis and witnessed the Fania All-Stars making history, or when I sat on my bed playing my second-hand bongos to Manny Oquendo & Libre''s "Donna Lee/A Gozar," I never, in my wildest dreams, imagined I''d end up participating the way I have.

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Deejays Jeff and Rene--the “Afro-Boricua Connection”--keep some of New York’s best dancers burning up the floors during their Friday night Windows Over Harlem After Work parties at the Adam Clayton Powell Jr. State Office Building. These past two-plus years, lovers of authentic Latin music have come to rely on them for first-rate entertainment, especially in this day and age, when too few places offer heavy-duty music, along with fellowship, in an elegant atmosphere.
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Proprietors Vicente and Cristina Barreiro, who have owned the store the longest--since 1966--pride themselves on offering customers an extensive selection of all Latin music genres, plus musical instruments, rare collectibles, and that all-important personal touch, so sadly lacking these days.