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
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'Jazz Salsa' feat. CSAN-II
July 9 2026
This episode spotlights songs of the ‘jazz salsa’ variety and includes a talk with Celestino Sanchez (CSAN-II), the bassist, songwriter, and arranger who coined the term. Several of his songs are included in the play list.
See the Archives for descriptions of other past shows.
Upcoming
How to Listen
63
'Salsa consciente'
This episode traces salsa's socially conscious lyrical tradition, defined as 'salsa consciente', with several song examples that speak to injustice, identity, and community. The show features a talk with the author of the book Salsa Consciente (Andrés Espinoza Agurto, 2021), which inspired this episode. We break down the meaning of salsa consciente and spotlight sample songs in detail. Further songs of my selection are suggested with remarks from our guest.
Aug 13 2026
'Salsa Consciente'
21:00~23:00 Japan Time
5am PT 7am Col 8am ET 12pm UK 1pm CE
See the Archives for descriptions of other episodes.
• Listen live
To hear 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:
Angel Figueroa
BROADCASTING FROM JAPAN
...embracing all styles of salsa music for both listeners and dancers!
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