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 at the bottom of this page. Cesar Miguel Rondon describes the 1950s as a time when Cuban music was defined by ‘spectacle’ and with ‘safe lyrics’ [1] . This contrasts with the music of the late 1960s and early 1970s when its adapted forms had evolved and found expression in New York neighbourhoods where Hispanic/Latino immigrants resided. The

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

Episode 41 is tribute to songwriter Catalino 'Tite' Curet Alonso, one of the most prolific (and important) composers in salsa.

This is a selection of 24 salsa songs that include an amazing solo part -- by a range of instrument types: piano strings, percussion, brass.

Episode 39 features songs which contain the Spanish word for 'life' (vida) in the lyrics. Click below to replay.

A 'Cuban salsa' session makes up Episode 38 of Encanto Tropical. Host: DJ Angel Figueroa (1:58:22, 26 tracks).

An open session with no theme, Episode 37 has 26 tracks (2:01:45). Host: DJ Angel Figueroa. Replay available.

This episode of Encanto Tropical features salsa cover songs. Host: DJ Angel Figueroa (25 tracks, 2:04:20).

This is a 60th Anniversary salsa tribute session to Fania Records (25 tracks, 2:03:31) - Part 1. Host: DJ Angel Figueroa, Encanto Tropical.

Replay Encanto Tropical 34 using the link at the bottom of this page: 27 songs ( 1:59:24 ). Episode 34 of Encanto Tropical is a live...

Episode 33 is an all-Cuban mix featuring songs from both Son D'K.Libre and the duo of Yacel and Aya.

Replay Encanto Tropical 32 using the link at the bottom of this page: 26 songs (2:01:10).