A Conversation with Orquesta Akokán’s Jacob Plasse
Cuba/NYC’s Orquesta Akokán has had one hell of a debut. Their self-titled debut record (on Daptone Records) is nominated for... Read Article
Jacob Plasse
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
The Caribbean Reigns Supreme on Three New Tracks You Have to Hear
There’s no shortage of new music coming out of the Caribbean. Artists routinely dominating the charts in the widely encompassing... Read Article
Los Hacheros to Release Sophomore Album, ‘Bambulaye’
New York is a city rich in the history of jazz and salsa. As such, Big Apple-based salsa band Los Hacheros used... Read Article