
Encanto Tropical (WSR) 7
Now available for replay is "Encanto Tropical - Episode 7"... from July 14 2022 on WorldSalsaRadio, which includes a guest appearance by pioneering salsa instructor/performer/choreographer Ryoko Ohara (see link at the bottom of this page).

Show Highlights:
The first 40 minutes is an introductory salsa set.
Spotlight 1 (new salsa releases) from 40:30 features Fabio Gianni & DJ Max Cuba, Rey Montañez y su Conjunto Akangana, and Salsa 514.
Spotlight 2 (Latin music by Japanese artists) from 53:38 features Yoko, Aya Nakano y Central, and Tokyo Ska Paradise.
Spotlight 3 (Cuban classics) from 1:08:35 features cover versions by Franco et L'Orchestre OK Jazz, Soneros de Fe, and Nati y Su Charanga.
Spotlight 4 (guest showcase) from 1:21:19 has guest Ryoko Ohara sharing her thoughts. She talks about her inspiration, favourite music, current projects, memorable experiences, and future plans; then I play 3 songs of her choice. A great chance to learn about one of the pioneers in the Tokyo salsa dance scene.
The final segment of the show is another session of tracks, this time with mostly older salsa, starting at 1:43:50.

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Replay Episode 7
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Next uP
Encanto Tropical returns on July 28th with guest musician/composer/producer Jan Reijnders, who in recent years has prodcued several unique and stunning salsa tracks (check out his Bandcamp page). Stay tuned for more details.

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