‘Archived Articles’ Archives
Grammy Award Winner Jazz Floutist Dave Valentin
Dave & His Grammy We caught up with Grammy Award winner Dave Valentin, at Willie’s Steak House in the Bronx section of New York CIty - we were there to hear Willie Rodriguez and his group regale us with those consistently great Latin Jazz tunes that keep us [Read More]
Grupo Latin Vibe
We’ve had the CD for a while now and we can say that there is something in it for everyone, from Swinging guajiras, mambos, rhumbas, bombas, to a really good bolerito. These guys are consistent performers and its never been so evident as in this, their [Read More]
The Beaches of Southern Puerto Rico
This side of the island offers to those that dare venture off the beaten touristic path a plethora of sights, great beaches and as we have come to realize, beats the heck out of the San Juan area. Places like La Playita de Guayanilla, Guanica, Lajas, La Parguera, Boqueron, [Read More]
Puerto Rico Statehood Debate, is Statehood Best for Puerto Rico?
Puerto Rico Statehood Debate.. its that time again! Borinquen – Puerto Rico Flag Puerto Rico Statehood; Who Should Decide, Congress or the People (is it really that simple)? I find myself thinking “hmm playing with pandora’s box again”, every time [Read More]
Playa, Sol y Gasolina…… Can you say Party!!!
We went on the road with Enbreve to the Island of Puerto Rico, Borinquen in search of the scene and guess what? Thanks to our Carribean correspondent Edrick Caraballo “El Pochy”, we found it. Raggeaton on the high seas; right off the shores of Puerto [Read More]
An Interview with Leonel Limonta of Azucar Negra (2003) from Cuba via Email
I was cruising the net one night…. looking for new sounds in the style we’ve all grown accustomed (you know it Salsa, Latin Jazz), both local and throughout the world, when I came across this group. The sounds are hot the music is alive and you know it….. I just [Read More]
Orlando Marin on City Island – Tito Puente’s (2003)
Who Knew? Imagine a twenty-four year old Puerto Rican draftee with a collection of LP’s in his locker and getting funny looks from his commanding officer. The North Korean Army just a few miles away and this same draftee persist in practicing on his drum pads. First, [Read More]
Six Degrees of Separation
According to this popular theory, every one knows every one else via a half dozen or so intermediaries and as the plane taxied down the runway heading back to New York from Helsinki, Finland, the outline for this article began to take shape. It all began with a trip to [Read More]
The Bronx’s Hidden Pearl – Willie’s Steak House
There are times when going back home is definitely worth it, as I found out when I recently visited the old neighborhood, or should I say the area where my aunt Hilda lived and where I, as a teenager was more than willing to visit as it was the most happening place I knew. [Read More]
