Latin Music Concerts for May
Sunday April 30, 2006
The month of May brings flowers, Cinco de Mayo, the true emergence of spring and a new list of the top concerts for those who love Latin music. I'm not ... Read More
Latin Billboard Awards: List of Winners
Friday April 28, 2006
There weren't many surprises at last night's Latin Music Billboard Awards as Shakira took home six awards and Daddy Yankee walked away with three. Since these awards are based on ... Read More
CD Review: Vicente Fernandez - Mis Duetos
Thursday April 27, 2006
Vicente Fernandez is the icon of Mexican ranchera music, and after listening to his CD Mis Duetos (My Duets) I can't help wondering why I don't listen to more of ... Read More
Shakira: Oral Fixation U.S. Tour Schedule
Wednesday April 26, 2006
If you're a Shakira fan, then this is the concert event you've been waiting for. The global superstar will be belly dancing her way through the U.S. this summer as ... Read More
Billboard Latin Music Awards Week
Tuesday April 25, 2006
There's no reason to wait until Thursday night to spend some air time with your favorite Latin music stars. While the actual awards show will be telecast live Thursday night ... Read More
Nuestro Himno: National Anthem in Spanish
Monday April 24, 2006
The big discussion at our family Sunday dinner this week was whether or not there should be a Spanish version of the national anthem. Not only was this a heated ... Read More
New Song List - Pop/Rock
Thursday April 20, 2006
How many times have you heard a song you liked, bought the album, only to realize there was that one single tune that you liked? That's why I love the ... Read More
Soundtrack : La Mujer De Mi Hermano
Wednesday April 19, 2006
La Mujer De Mi Hermano was one of the biggest cinematic hits in Latin America last year. Directed by Ricardo De Montreuil and based on the book by Jaime Bayly, ... Read More
The King of Mambo - Tito Puente
Monday April 17, 2006
Tito Puente was one of a kind. Since he wasn't a vocalist, he was stuck in the back of the orchestra, where all percussionists get trapped. But this was no ... Read More
A List for Merengue and Bachata Lovers
Thursday April 13, 2006
I know there are a lot of you out there! I recently was travelling through Guatemala and Honduras and wanted to talk to people about their native music. But the ... Read More
My Block: Puerto Rico on MTV
Tuesday April 11, 2006
MTV's documentary program My Block will be visiting Puerto Rico this week. With News correspondent Sway Calloway at the helm, the program will visit Puerto Rican cities and learn about ... Read More
Music of Puerto Rico - Mambo Kings and the Birth of Salsa
Monday April 10, 2006
Puerto Ricans brought the rhythms of their native bomba and plena with them when they migrated north to the mainland. In New York, their music mixed with that of Cuba, ... Read More
Latin American Idol - Now Auditioning
Friday April 7, 2006
American Idol has already been cloned in 33 countries, giving an opportunity for native sons to vie for the musical spotlight. But Latin American Idol is different, because it will ... Read More
"El Cantante" - The Hector Lavoe Story
Thursday April 6, 2006
When Marc Anthony and Jennifer Lopez star in a movie together, it's bound to generate a tabloid feeding frenzy. But no amount of noise can dampen my anticipation at hearing ... Read More
Puerto Rican Music: Bomba, Plena
Wednesday April 5, 2006
What do Eddie Palmieri, Olga Tanon, Gilberto Santa Rosa, Daddy Yankee, Tito Puente and Marc Anthony have in common? Besides being hugely popular Latin musical artists, all of them are ... Read More
Review - Maria Bethania : Brasileirinho
Tuesday April 4, 2006
Maria Bethania has diva status in Brazil, singing Brazilian pop and light jazz. But Brasileirinho is something different. Exploring various types of music from Brazil, the album is a showcase ... Read More
Latin Music Concerts for April
Saturday April 1, 2006
April is bringing more than showers to Latin Music Lovers. The month is full of so many exciting artists performing around the country that it was difficult to decide on ... Read More

