Knowing the meaning of a salsa song can elevate a dancer’s experience. We spotlight Manny Martinez’s song "La Profe" as a simple example.

Episode 45 features songs I prepared for 3 DJ sets and a workshop at the 2024 Taiwan Salsa Carnival. Full attribution is given on the show.

The debut album of Spanish Harlem Orchestra, under the direction of pianist and arranger Oscar Hernandez, was released in 2002. By that...

The Taiwan Salsa Carnival on Nov 22-24 2024 is set to be another great event, and DJ Angel will deliver a presentation on context in salsa.

This is Part 2 of a 60th Anniversary salsa tribute session to Fania Records (26 tracks, 2:00:57). Host: DJ Angel Figueroa, Encanto Tropical.

Episode 44 of Encanto Tropical broadcasts as Part 2 of a tribute to Fania Records on its 60th anniversary with about two dozen salsa tracks.

The merits of “Anacaona” are not limited to musical aspects. Also important are the lyrics by Puerto Rican songwriter Tite Curet Alonso.

Episode 43 is titled “Cuban Roots” and features Cuban music from the 1950s and early 1960s (39 tracks, 2:05:39). See the replay section...

A recent pleasure of mine was being interviewed on The Empowered Dancers Podcast . Although I have had many guests myself on my radio...

Here are my choices for the best salsa songs for September 2024 on Encanto Tropical.

Italian salsa was the topic for Episode 42. Featured are several great salsa songs by Italian (or Italy-based) artists and DJs.

This guide to shopping for Latin music in Tokyo lists ten great places to buy records or CDs.