Latin Music Concerts for April
Monday March 31, 2008
This month, Juanes, RBD and Julio Iglesias continue their tours while concert-goers may also be treated to some fine timba by Miami-based Tiempo Libre and a west coast appearance ... Read More
CD Review: DJ Dolores - 1 Real
Friday March 28, 2008
I didn't used to think of dancefloor electronica/dub and Brazilian music as a natural fusion, but maybe I should. A number of these types of albums have taken residence on ... Read More
New Releases for March 25, 2008
Wednesday March 26, 2008
This is a wonderful week for fans of Cuban son and boleros. Colombian record label Yoyo USA has released 6 albums of classic Cuban music by pioneers such as Sonora ... Read More
Emilio Navaira III In Critical Condition
Tuesday March 25, 2008
This past weekend was a grim one for Latin music. Following the passing of Israel 'Cachao' Lopez on Saturday, tejano singer-songwriter Emilio Navaira III was involved in a bus crash ... Read More
Israel 'Cachao' Lopez Dies At 89
Tuesday March 25, 2008
Cuban bassist, composer and musical innovator Israel Lopez - known globally as Cachao - died Saturday, March 22 of complications from liver failure at a hospital in Coral Gables, FL. ... Read More
Billboard Latin Music Awards Website Goes Live
Wednesday March 19, 2008
The Latin Music Billboard Awards are just around the corner; they'll be broadcast live on Thursday, April 10th at 7 PM (6 PM central) on Telemundo. But for those of ... Read More
Huge Turnout for 'Concierto Paz Sin Fronteras'
Tuesday March 18, 2008
Last Sunday, March 16th, the Concierto Paz Sin Fronteras (Peace Without Borders Concert) was held on the Simon Bolivar Bridge that links Cucuta, Colombia and San Antonio del Tachira, Venezuela. ... Read More
New Releases for March 18, 2008
Monday March 17, 2008
This week's list of notable new releases is small but interesting. My favorite from the list (so far) is Daniel Melingo's Maldito Tango, featuring a unique talent with a ... Read More
CD Review: Cubanismo - Greetings From Havana
Friday March 14, 2008
If you're in the mood for new Cuban music, you'll probably end up listening to artists in the Cuban diaspora. There's not much music coming out of Havana easily available ... Read More
2008 Tejano Music Award Winners
Thursday March 13, 2008
Texas natives Jay Perez and Elida Reyna took home awards for the best male and female vocalists at the Tejano Music Awards last week. In the past, these awards haven't ... Read More
New Releases for March 11, 2008
Wednesday March 12, 2008
I've listed 10 new releases for you this week and in looking at them, I think the album that really catches my attention is Antonio Carmona's Vengo Venenoso. Carmona was ... Read More
Juanes - Profile of Latin Music's World Ambassador
Friday March 7, 2008
Juanes is not your typical superstar. His music is uniquely his own, defying traditional labels. Even though his Mi Sangre World Tour boasted 200 dates, he's basically shy and self-effacing ... Read More
New Releases For March 4, 2008
Tuesday March 4, 2008
There are some big albums dropping today, starting with Kumbia AllStarz new one, Planeta Kumbia. A.B. Quintanilla and company continue to experience problems; currently they're loosing their lead singer PeeWee ... Read More
Latin Music Concerts for March 2008
Sunday March 2, 2008
There's no telling what you'll get in the month of March. Some days might hint at the spring to come; other days can be gloomy reminding us that winter hasn't ... Read More