Encanto Tropical is a radio show focusing on salsa music. Hosted by Angel Figueroa, it is one of several programs offered by World Salsa Radio, an internet radio station for Latin music enthusiasts. Normally scheduled to air every 2nd and 4th Thursday, Encanto Tropical is currently broadcasting intermittently. Check for the next broadcast here.
Episodes appear in one of four formats, as follows.
1) Spotlights & Guest
Featured are 4 spotlights of 3 songs each about newly-released salsa, Latin music by Japanese artists, cover songs of Cuban classics, and a guest's song choices (following their interview). An introductory mix precedes the spotlights.
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Example: Episode 8 (Guest: Jan Reijnders)
2) Theme
This focuses on a certain topic for the entire show.
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Example: Episode 16 (Latin Music in Japan)
3) Open Session
The show is made up of a selection of random songs.
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Example: Episode 19 (Open Session 1)
4) Guest Interview
A talk with a guest is preceded and followed by a mix of songs; the guest chooses a selection of 3 songs.
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Example: Episode 28 (Guest: DJ BoriQua)
All episodes are available for replay on the Archives page.
Latest
57
2025 Songlist, Pt. 2
Jan 8 2026
Encanto Tropical was on hiatus since September 2025. This episode was the second of three to be broadcasted in the new year to spotlight a total selection of 75 notable new releases in the past year (25 each in of Episodes 56, 57, 58).
The song selection is subjective, of course. No intent is made to be an authoritative list. Episode 57 continues from the previous episode highlighting notable releases of 2025. These additional tracks deservingly widen the appreciation of salsa from 2025 with a range of sub-styles (25 tracks; 02:00:20).
See the Archives for descriptions of other past shows.
Upcoming
How to Listen
58
2025 Salsa Songlist, Pt 3
Jan 29 2026
We continue with my personal favourites in salsa music released in 2025. Part 3 features 25 more songs! Read more.
Due to time constraints, an older episode will be replayed on the scheduled date below. Episode 58 will air on Jan. 29.
Thu January 22 2026
Salsa Instrumentals
22:00~00:00 Japan Time
(5am PT / 8am ET & Col / 9am PR / 1pm UK / 14.00 CE)
See the Archives for descriptions of other past shows.
• Listen live
To tune in to the live broadcast, go to worldsalsaradio.com. Then click the play button. Wait a few seconds for it to load. Enjoy!
• Join the chat
To join the chat during a live, create a username in the ChatRoom box (below the play button). Be sure to say "hi!".
• Listen by replay
All episodes are stored on SoundCloud, so there are several ways to replay.
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Visit the Archives page, scroll through the episode descriptions and click 'Read More' on the episode which interests you. This will take you to the blog post providing context for that episode; then scroll down to the embedded replay section.
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To see a simple list of embedded episodes for quick reference but without any descriptions, visit the Replay page.
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Visit the Encanto Tropical SoundCloud playlist to listen directly from the source (without written context).
Encanto Tropical
SalsA
radio
Host DJ:
dj Angel Figueroa
BROADCASTING FROM JAPAN
...embracing all styles of salsa music for both listeners and dancers!
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