Encanto Tropical 34 (WSR)
Encanto Tropical is a two-hour radio show of salsa music. Hosted by Japan-based DJ Angel Figueroa, it is one of several programs offered by World Salsa Radio, an internet radio station for Latin music enthusiasts. It broadcasts every 2nd and 4th Thursday, 05:00 Pacific (Standard and Daylight Savings). That's 21:00 or 22:00 Japan Time. Episodes appear in one of four formats, as follows.
1) Spotlight
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) Mix
Making up the show is a selection of random songs.
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Example: Episode 22 (Mambongo Replay)
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 in the Archives.
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Encanto Tropical
SalsA
radio
2nd & 4th Thursdays
22:00 日本時間 (12:00 UTC)*
5am Pacific / 8am Eastern
13:00 UK / 14:00 Central Europe
*NOTE:
[Standard Time: 21:00 / Daylight Savings Time: 22:00]
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35
Fania Records: 60 Years
TBD
In 1964, Fania Records was founded. Its drive, vision, and and impact on the burgeoning Latin music scene in the USA and beyond was incredible. Many regard the first decades of Fania as the golden years of the musical style that was to become known as salsa. This was not without controversy, but the incredible talent and work of the artists under this label deserves recognition.
In Episode 35, I go over several signature songs from Fania that influenced my growth as a salsa DJ.
WSR Set
3rd anniversary Set
salsa from 2021-2023
July 15 2023
My set kicked off the 3 Year Anniversary Fundraising event for World Salsa Radio. It is great to be a part of the DJ team! For this one hour session, my playlist is made of 11 preferred tunes from the last three years. Donations are welcome at any time!
(56:47, 11 tracks)