REVIEW Various Artists – Puro Tayta Shanti
Some years ago my friend Rick Omonte aka “Shaki” sat me down at his house and played some really mesmerizing... Read Article
REVIEW XIXA – The Code
The ‘rediscovery’ of Peruvian tropical nuggets over the last dozen years has led not only to some amazing reissues and... Read Article
REVIEW Combo Chimbita – Ahomale
The first element you notice about Combo Chimbita—whether live in concert or on a recording like “Sola”, the opening cut... Read Article
REVIEW Setenta – We Latin Like That
Setenta have been around for more than a dozen years and during the course of several singles, four albums and... Read Article
REVIEW Fumaça Preta – Pepas
Fumaça Preta have done it again – their new album Pepas is one “pepa” (pill) you’ll want to swallow for... Read Article
Ten Of The Best From… Rubén Blades
It is no exaggeration to say that Panamanian singer/songwriter, actor, lawyer, and politician Rubén Blades is one of the most... Read Article
Orquesta Akokán: A Gift From The Heart
Picture a warm tropical night caressed by fresh breezes from the Caribbean Sea, palm trees against the starlit sky, a... Read Article