Spanish-language music is all over the pop charts these days, but back in the 1940s, Latino musicians reached U.S. audiences through what were considered specialty record labels. One of the most ...

West Kensington’s Centro Musical is more than a shop — it’s a place for Latinos to come together, play music and celebrate their culture. Centro Musical, located in the heart of El Bloque de Oro, is a ...

The odds were against us when we set off west on Northwest Highway armed only with the address of a taquería and a phone number that was out of service or recently changed. At least we knew there were ...

Get your salsa on with our step-by-step tutorial When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. The congas are a set of one to four long, floor- ...

Marching in the National Puerto Rican Day Parade with El Gran Combo is both homecoming and prize for Richie Bastar, who plays bongos and percussion with the legendary salsa band. “It’s like being in ...

ACCORDING TO Orquesta La Romana founder Edwin Ortiz, his group champions "the New York City salsa sound, with the straight-up New York flavor. I'm originally from New York City, and that's the sound ...

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