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Remembering my father on this day, who would have turned 84. It’s the first October 23rd without him on this spinning rock. Frankly speaking, we did not have the best relationship, but now that I am a father myself, I get it. While many memories from my teenage years are kind of dark, to be honest, I wish to imagine my father holding me as a young boy and caressing me, like any father can do—certainly as I do to my own son every single day. His legacy is, among several things, a love for music which he instilled in his children, a link to a distant tropical island which contains important roots and identity for both of us and his grandchildren, as well as a certain character trait of sensitivity, which is a double-edged sword—but that’s the way it is; that’s the way he was; that’s the way I am. So on this day I am mindful and grateful. Rest peacefully, then, papi; you’re sill here, in your own way. As Víctor Manuelle’s “Ángel en la Tierra” (a balad dedicated to his father) goes: “Aunque no lo puedan ver, puedo sentir su presencia.” Here is a selection of Cuban songs in tribute to my father, who was a passionate fan of Cuban music, and who passed down this love and appreciation to me. The mix was recorded shortly after he passed away in January 2021. [Track list at the end of the video]

It was huge fun selecting tracks yesterday for the launch party of Habanebros in Kyoto, Japan, at S'wich Cafe. Cheers to the team for having me take part and thanks to all who attended in-person or watched the live stream! The result is two hours of chilled (but deep!) Latin-infused vibes covering a range of genres -- although I stayed away from my usual choice of salsa music. In its place: son, guajira, cha cha cha, charanga, boogaloo, bolero, Latin Jazz, and more. Please enjoy the replay. Track list below. 1. Asia Minor - Hector Rivera 2. Jumbo Waltz - Sisley / Gray 1967 3. Carioca - Bobby Montez 4. Besame mucho - Carlo Cavalli 5. Taste of Honey - Willie Rosario 6. Almendra - Julian Y Su Combo 7. Don Maceo - Louie Ramirez 8. Salsa y dulzura - Ray Barretto 9. Green Onions - Jack Costanza & Gerry Woo 10. Para ti, para mi - Buena Vibra Sextet 11. La Maruga - Orquesta Broadway 12. Mi Tumbao - Grupo X 13. Lo que sea - Kako & His Orchestra 14. A la loma de Belen - El Gordito de Oro 15. Sabroso como el guarapo - Javier Vazquez y Su Salsa 16. Gunky - Johnny Lytle 17. My Favourite Things - Steve Guasch: Orquesta Nueva Era 18. No te hagas - Orquesta Akokan 19. Ay Joe - Banderas 20. Waste of Time - Central 21. Despidate mi amor - Papi Brandao y Sus Ejecutivos 22. Frenetica guajira - Los Destellos 23. Un monton de estrellas - Polo Montañez 24. Dame agua - Captain Planet 25. Bong Bong - Manu Chau 26. Oye mi amor - Ozomatli 27. Mango - Bahama Soul Club (Club de Belugas remix) 28. Mi Cuba - P18 29. Rata - LocoBeach 30. Ya Llego la pachanga - Joe Quijano Y Su Orquesta 31. Ven y Ven y Ven - Orchestre OK Jazz 32. Afro Funky - Manteca 33. Tokyo Latin Night - Tokyo Rhythm Kings

10:30-12:30 CEST (Berlin) / 04:30-06:30 EDT (New York): I am excited to be supplying the soundtrack for the Official Launch Party of Habanebros Hot Sauce in Kyoto, Japan (Saturday, Oct 16, 17:30-19:30 local time). If you are in the Kansai area, check out the event at S'wich Cafe near Kyoto station (12:00 open on both the 16th and the 17th). If not, you can tune to the set via my FB profile page. There is also an event page for the live stream -- check it out here. This event highlights: the official launch of Habanebros hot sauce food by y tacos from Osaka cocktails by Tom Östgård (The Playhouse, Kyoto--with the support of Dictador Rum Japan) currently-featured artist Mike Dinsmore On my playlist are chilled Latin vibes, from classic to contemporary tunes, covering a range of genres. My usual salsa is the not the main focus this time! In its place is a Latin downtempo soundtrack featuring: guajira son cha cha cha charanga slow salsa latin jazz latin rock and more Whether you are at the venue in Kyoto or somewhere else on the planet, I hope you enjoy the set...

I am experimenting with the video site Vimeo... I have uploaded a 2-hour live stream that I did half a year ago. It includes newish salsa, reggaeton, and bachata, and it was great fun doing it. Check it out below or watch directly on Vimeo. The play list follows. 1. Cuba Quartet - Yo Te Traigo 2. Chiquito Team Band - Angel 3. Pepe Montes Conjunto - Mi Timba Tiene 4. SonySabor Orquesta - Guaraguao 5. KUARE - Nuevo Amanecer 6. Luis Segura ft Romeo Santos - Como Yo 7. Manny Cruz Y Anthony Santos - Las Puertas Del Cielo 8. Cuba Quartet - Son Nocturno 9. Pedro Alonso - Te Soñé 10. The Latin Heartbeat Orchestra - Unidos En Una Sola Voz 11. Lengaïa Salsa Brava - Don Nadie 12. Ricky Jo, Alexio DJ, and Tony Velardi - Mulata 13. Alec Roman - No Se Te Nota 14. Cazzu, Chita Y Lara91k - Dandote 15. Prince Royce - Contra La Pared 16. Optimo - El Cuchillo 17. Ricardo Lemvo & Makina Loca - N'dona Ponte 18. Sr Ortegon - Rumba Habana (feat. Yasniel Ciscal) 19. Gilberto Santa Rosa and Carlitos Ramirez - Estoy Como Nunca 20. La Charanga Pachá - Vamos A Dakar 21. Victor Manuelle Y Wisin - Boogaloo Supreme 22. CNCO Y Natti Natasha - Honey Boo 23. Cafe Mambo, Alexio DJ & DJ OJ - Historia de un Amor (Salsa Version) 24. Shekere Latin Band - Watermelon Sugar 25. Orquesta Akokan - La Cosa 26. Anthony Torres - Todo De Mi 27. Tego Calderon - Plante Bandera 28. Ex Corde - Soy... 29. Eric Bray - Carry On 30. Gerardo Rosales & DJ Tuli Mar - Mariage D'Amour / Montuno Pa` Chopin

We had some good fun today with a test run for next weekend's killer event, "Habanebros Hot Sauce Launch Party" at S'wich, in Kyoto, where I will be streaming tunes from Chiba on Saturday, Oct 16... There will be food by Osaka's "y tacos", cocktails by Tom Östgard (Playhouse), with support from Dictador Rum Japan, and of course the amazing hot sauce by Los Habanebros. The artist Mike Dinsmore, whose artwork is currently being featured, will also be in attendance. For more information, check out the Facebook event page.

I am having a little go at seeing how these four photos will print out as canvas pieces for wall decor in my home studio. All were taken in Kyoto, 2019.

Fun memories of my all-vinyl after-party set at the Taiwan Salsa Carnival. Three years ago this coming weekend! (Video by XiaoYing).

I am having some good fun designing my first website using Wix. The key will be to highlight two different themes in an appealing, balanced way: deejaying and photography -- big expectations, but I think it can work. The sun is shining through the window as I work on the dining room table. My little boy is playing with his train set nearby as 'Bob the Train' chimes with nursery rhymes on the TV. It's a great day. Thanks for visiting. I hope to officially launch this website within a week.

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