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Latin Jazz In The 2000s: A Diversification Of The Style
The Latin Jazz Corner | December 23rd 2009 by Chip
In the 1990s, a group of influential Latin Jazz leaders such as Tito Puente, Ray Barretto, Mongo Santamaria, and more helped us grasp onto a firm understanding of Latin Jazz as a style. That concept included the use of Afro-Cuban rhythms as a b read more
Weekly Latin Jazz Video Fix: Brian Andres And The Afro-Cuban Jazz…
The Latin Jazz Corner | December 22nd 2009 by Chip
Latin Jazz has become a major piece of music scenes across the country and we’ve come to associate certain artists with different areas. Band leader names pop out from each area as we remember musicians like Bobby Sanabria and Arturo O&# read more
Class: Salsa Tropical
DanceWeb Blog UK: New & Updated Dance Content | December 16th 2009 by johnboy
View Class: Salsa Tropical on DanceWeb London; London Cha-Cha, Latin American, Latino, Salsa Dance Choreographer, Corporate Entertainment, Demonstrations / Cabaret, Event Organiser, Info for Instructor &a read more
Album Of The Week: Call, Arturo Stable Quintet
The Latin Jazz Corner | December 11th 2009 by Chip
Call Arturo Stable Origen Records When a Latin Jazz artist digs deep into their personality to create original music, their work reflects the world around them. In every era, Latin Jazz musicians choose the most fascinating influences and combine th read more
Latin Drumming System
The Best Drumming System | December 9th 2009 by B.J
Learn latin drumming click hereDo you want to master the art of Latin drumming? The complete Latin Drumming System will teach you all the styles, including: Bossa Nova, Baiao, Cha Cha, Ballroom Rumba, Tumbao, Mambo, Merengue, Mozambique, Soca (Soul-C read more
Laying the groundwork for another 1912
Cuba Journal | December 9th 2009
Alberto N. Jones12/8/09 Approximately fifteen years ago, a well funded campaign organized by the US-AID, NED, right-wing Cuban-American groups in south Florida and elsewhere, was poised to create an Afro-Cuban/anti-Castro leadership corps, charged read more
Racism and Discrimination News From Around the World #racism
Black Talk Blog | December 8th 2009 by Scotty Reid
Arab MKs: Bill approving admission committees racist A decision made by the Ministerial Committee on Legislative Affairs to allow admission committees in the Galilee and Negev to filter candidates seeking to live in their communities has evoked angr read more
12/8/09: Today’s Tips: Tuesday
Nippertown! | December 8th 2009
MUSIC: Grupo los Santos @ Savannah’s, Albany: Bassist Dave Ambrosio, guitarist Pete Smith, drummer William “Beaver” Bausch and saxman Paul Carlon blend of Afro-Cuban, Brazilian, jazz and flamenco influences. 8pm. $5. THEATER: “ read more
Event: CHRISTMAS SALSA PARTY by DJ Tonsic - 19th DECEMBER 09
DanceWeb Blog UK: New & Updated Dance Content | December 7th 2009 by johnboy
View Event: CHRISTMAS SALSA PARTY by DJ Tonsic - 19th DECEMBER 09 on DanceWeb Sat 19 - Sun 20 Dec Aberdeen; Grampian Organised by: DJ Tonsic - Latino Machine Pomotions Afro-Cuban, Bachata, read more
Class: DJ Tonsic - Latino Machine Pomotions
DanceWeb Blog UK: New & Updated Dance Content | December 7th 2009 by johnboy
View Class: DJ Tonsic - Latino Machine Pomotions on DanceWeb Aberdeen, Stonehaven; Grampian Afro-Cuban, Bachata, Latin American, Latino, Mixed Social, Pop-Video, Reggaeton, Salsa, Salsa (Cuban) Dance Band/Artist read more
The Rawmoans, RipSpacer, & The Scarlets @ 10:00pm Sunday 12/0…
JewelBox Theater | December 4th 2009 by JewelBox Theater
This Sunday is going to rock with some great performances by Seattle local bands. The Rawmoans will kick things off with a tribute to The Ramones. RipSpacer will play a full on rock show and The Scarlets will play rock with afro-cuban influences. read more
Historic Afro American Document Supports Cuban Civil Rights lead…
Cuba Blog | December 2nd 2009 by Frank A. Caner
Hat Tip The Real Cuba read more
Latin Jazz – Afro-Cuban Jazz Pioneers
Download Free File Sharing | December 2nd 2009 by Bunga
Latin Jazz – Afro-Cuban Jazz Pioneers @ 320 01. Gillespie, Dizzy & His Orch. – Manteca (1947) 02. Pozo, Chano Y Su Ritmo De Tambores – Tambombarana !947) 03. Gillespie, Dizzy & His Orch. – Cubana Be (1947) 04. Gillespi read more
Weekly Latin Jazz Video Fix: Puerto Rican Jazz
The Latin Jazz Corner | December 1st 2009 by Chip
In his Blog Supreme article reflecting upon the past decade in Latin Jazz, Felix Contreras pointed out the diversification of South American and Caribbean influences - a point where I certainly agree. Contreras highlights the impact of saxophonist read more
Class: Salsa Tropical
DanceWeb Blog UK: New & Updated Dance Content | November 25th 2009 by johnboy
View Class: Salsa Tropical on DanceWeb London; London Bachata, Latin American, Latino, Mambo, Merengue, Salsa Dance Choreographer, Corporate Entertainment, Demonstrations / Cabaret, Event Organiser, Info f read more
THINGS TO COME - DIZZY GILLESPIE
Jazz Review | November 22nd 2009
Here in 1968 we see Dizzy leading his big band and playing a magnificent trumpet solo. There are also solos by pianist Mike Longo and tenor saxophonist Paul Jeffrey. Dizzy, his band and the arrangements certainly make this into a totally original and read more
Habana Vieja - The Best Of Afro-Cuban Music
Chumancera Latin Jazz | November 20th 2009 by jorge
El término "afro-cubano" es confuso para muchos, en particular, desde la música cubana ya contiene una mezcla de africanos y europeos (principalmente españoles) las raíces. ¿Por qué, entonces, llamar a algunos la música Afro-cubano-cubano? Pri read more
Afro Cuban Funk: Lengua Larga Video by PALO!
Sofrito For Your Soul | November 13th 2009 by Sofrito Media Group
Something Different on what we called in Puerto Rico.... Viernes Social! NYC, do you want to see them here?...email me and let me know. TGIF....Buen Provecho... Called “…the new Latin sound of... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my websi read more
Musica
Musings by Ravo | November 10th 2009 by David
My dear Opera friend, Isabel Wicked Lizard sent me an e-mail today with a searchable link to a great musical website that features an astounding array of quality music videos with an emphasis on Latino artists.Your can find it here: MusicaListening t read more
Ableton Suite 8.0.8
Cracked software | November 8th 2009 by waqas
Ableton Suite 8.0.8 | 1.41 GBAbleton Suite 8 is a software package that gives you a rich world of sound, perfectly complementing the music production tools and features in Live 8, including 10 virtual synthesizers and a huge collection of multi-sampl read more
JAZZ AT THE ATHENAEUM WINTER 2010
San Diego Beaches and Southern California Beaches Blog - | November 5th 2009 by San Diego Beaches
MUSIC SERIES FEATURES TWO SAN DIEGO DEBUTS WHEN: January 27, February 10, 18 & 25, 2010, 7:30pm WHERE: Athenaeum Music & Arts Library 1008 Wall St., La Jolla, CA TICKETS: (858) 454-5872 Single Tickets: $19 members / $24 non members Series: $ read more
Todd Terje
Scenic | November 4th 2009 by Scott
Hyped as the next in line to steal the space disco crown, Norwegian Todd Terje at just 27 years old has been at the helm of some of the juiciest disco and house tunes of the past half-decade. Terje, currently in the process of making his first studio read more
Burden Clothing
Urban and Hip Hop Clothing News - SoJones.com | November 3rd 2009 by SoJones.com
SoJones met up with Omar Ellis, owner / designer of Burden Clothing, a new streetwear with a thick Caribbean flavor. With co-founder Dom Gautier, Ellis sends strong messages behind the graphic work making Burden Clothing almost destined to become a read more
Marissa Bronfman: Paco Pena Astonishes With Aplomb While The Afro…
show me yours | October 31st 2009
Paco Pena's A Compas (Primal Pulse) I cannot recall the last time I experienced (for witnessed would be too meager a word) such an incredibly ebullient performance of such vitality and vigor, such precision and beauty, as Paco Pena's A Compas (Prima read more
David Oquendo, En Mi Viejo San Juan – Amor Cubano 8/18/09
Montreal Blog | October 31st 2009 by james
David Oquendo, En Mi Viejo San Juan – Amor Cubano 8/18/09 David was born in Havana, Cuba in 1958. Self taught, Oquendo absorbed the essence of the Afro Cuban rhythmical vernacular in the poorest n. . . Submit this to Script & StyleShare read more
Ableton Suite 8.0.8 Release-AiRISO
mediafirelinksonly | October 30th 2009 by aman
Ableton Suite 8.0.8 Release-AiRISO | 1.41 GBAbleton Suite 8 is a software package that gives you a rich world of sound, perfectly complementing the music production tools and features in Live 8, including 10 virtual synthesizers and a huge collection read more
INTERNATIONAL PETITION ON BEHALF OF AFRO-CUBAN CIVIL RIGHTS LEADE…
Alana 1962 | October 30th 2009 by Ana Julia Mena
INTERNATIONAL PETITION ON BEHALF OF AFRO-CUBAN CIVIL RIGHTS LEADER, DR DARSI FERRER, RECENTLY ARRESTED AND IMPRISONED BY THE CUBAN GOVERNMENT Let's all sign, please tomado del blog http://babalublog.com/2009/10/important-message-from-carlos-eire read more
Madison Chock and Greg Zuerlein make their debut on the senior ci…
Lifeskate | October 29th 2009 by Susan Chun
Madison Chock and Greg Zuerlein are the 2009 World Junior Champions as well as the 2009 U.S. Junior Champions in ice dance. This is an exciting season for them as they make their debut on the senior Grand Prix of Figure Skating circuit. I caugh read more
Course: 3 Week Beginner's Salsa Course
DanceWeb Blog UK: New & Updated Dance Content | October 28th 2009 by johnboy
View Course: 3 Week Beginner's Salsa Course on DanceWeb Mon 2 - Mon 16 Nov High Wycombe; Buckinghamshire Organised by: strictlysalsa.uk.com Afro-Cuban, Rueda, Rumba, Bachata, Salsa, Latin Ame read more
Gilles Peterson - Presents Havana Cultura 2xCD (Brownswood)
Conch Records Blog | October 27th 2009 by Conch Records
World renowned globetrotting DJ, broadcaster and tastemaker, Gilles Peterson teamed up with the award winning Cuban jazz pianist, Roberto Fonseca, to find the very best up and coming musical talent in Havana. 12 Months in the making it represents the read more
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