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Alejandro Fernandez - Live in Mexico
The much-loved singing sensation performed a mixture of pop hits and traditional Mexican standards at the annual winter fair in the centrally-located city of Queretaro.
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Gloria Estefan - Live in Mexico
Gloria returned to Mexico City as part of what is being billed as her "Farewell Tour of Latin America" to entertain her fans and promote her latest album, "90 Millas."
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Nelly Furtado Mi Plan Review
Nelly Furtado releases her fourth album, Mi Plan, her first in Spanish, proving once again this Canadian singer-songwriting superstar follows her own plan.
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Orchestrating With the Clave
With some careful thought, AfroCuban rhythms that use clave patterns are a great way to liven up a familiar tune.
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Review of Pacha Massive's "If You Want It"
Pacha Massive's "If You Want It" features guest spots by Zigmat's Monica Rodriguez, Meixco's Sara Valenzuela and Liz Wright of Love Grenades. Hear it on MySpace now.
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Calle 13's "Los Atras Vienen Conmigo" Review
Calle 13 has gained more than a few English-speaking fans who are weary of each new iteration of punk rock or emo. "Los Atras Vienen Conmigo" includes other stars.
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The Tumbao and the Clave: Partners in Rhythm
In Afro Cuban music, fundamental as it is, clave is only part of the equation. The clave is often partnered with an alternating pitch pattern known as a tumbao.
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Understanding the Clave
Learning the function of the clave, a variation of the Spanish word for "key", is indeed key to understanding all AfroCuban derived music.
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Artist Profile - CéU
Brazil's most popular artist of 2007 has many worldly influences, which can be heard in her Grammy-nominated debut album as well as her latest release, Vagarosa.
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Luis Miguel: The Greatest Living Pop Superstar?
In the world of solo singing sensations, nobody can touch the "Holy Trinity" of Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley and Michael Jackson, or can they?
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Brazil's Heavenly Singer-Songwriter
With her second CD, released this month, Céu keeps her winning formula of a blend of styles while expanding her range as a composer and vocalist.
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The Life and Music of Tito Puente
The musician and entertainer credited for bringing Cuban sounds into American jazz also served in World War II and studied at Julliard.
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Latin Jazz Music Styles
The broad term "latin jazz" encompasses many subgenres of music from several countries, including Cuba, Puerto Rico, and Brazil.
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Eros Ramazzotti Ali e Radici and Concerts 2009
The 45 year old Roman singer and songwriter with over 25 years of worldwide success recently released a new album titled Ali e Radici and tours again this coming October.
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Mariachi: The Music and the Musicians
Who doesn't love a little Mariachi music at a Cinco de Mayo celebration? Here's the history of this fascinating music form.
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Ojos de Brujo
Spain's leading hip-hop band from Barcelona blends dub and flamenco with Afro-Cuban and Indian styles to create an energetic and completely unique album.
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Latino Music Festival in Austin, Texas
From Latin funk to indie en español, the Pachanga Latino Music Festival celebrates Austin's Latino Music Month with 20 bands, three stages and one big party.
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Rafael Escalona: Colombian Vallenato Musician
Rafael Escalona, the personification of Colombia's Vallenato music, passed away on Wednesday May 13 2009 days short of his 82nd birthday following a period of illness.
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Omar Sosa: Burnin' At The Jazz Bakery
An all too rare appearance of the Grammy Award-nominated pianist Omar Sosa gave his audience plenty of reasons to celebrate at the Jazz Bakery in Culver City, California.
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Mexican Bands Music Lovers Need to Know
Mexican Institute of Sound's Camilo Lara, also a top EMI Mexico executive, shares his list of hot Mexican groups breaking all the musical norms.
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Edmundo Ros:The World of Edmundo Ros CD Review
Years ahead of his time, Edmundo Ros made the world dance to a futuristic mix of Latin-American, Calypso and Tex-Mex styles during the 1940s and '50s.
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Juaneco Y Su Combo: Masters of Chicha 1
This new compilation showcases the range of Juaneco Y Sy Combo, pioneers of Chicha, a fusion of Latin American rhythms and rock guitar and keyboards.
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Carlos Santana and Son Salvador Rock Calgary
Carlos Santana and the Salvador Santana Band performed their dynamic, Latin influenced music for a lively crowd.
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