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DJ ANGEL FIGUEROA
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anfijpn
Jan 14 min read
Underground Salsa Session on Encanto Tropical
For Episode 48 of Encanto Tropical, we tap into some reserves of ‘rediscovered’ salsa bands from the 1960s/70s for an “underground session".
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anfijpn
Nov 29, 20247 min read
Salsa in Context at the 2024 Taiwan Salsa Carnival: Spotlighting “La Profe” by Manny Martinez
Knowing the meaning of a salsa song can elevate a dancer’s experience. We spotlight Manny Martinez’s song "La Profe" as a simple example.
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anfijpn
Nov 18, 20247 min read
Un Gran Dia En El Barrio by Spanish Harlem Orchestra -- a timeless classic on vinyl
The debut album of Spanish Harlem Orchestra, under the direction of pianist and arranger Oscar Hernandez, was released in 2002. By that...
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anfijpn
Nov 13, 20243 min read
DJing and Presenting at the 2024 Taiwan Salsa Carnival
The Taiwan Salsa Carnival on Nov 22-24 2024 is set to be another great event, and DJ Angel will deliver a presentation on context in salsa.
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anfijpn
Nov 5, 20244 min read
Fania 60th Anniversary Salsa Tribute on Encanto Tropical (Part 2)
Episode 44 of Encanto Tropical broadcasts as Part 2 of a tribute to Fania Records on its 60th anniversary with about two dozen salsa tracks.
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anfijpn
Nov 1, 20243 min read
Salsa in Context: the example of 'Anacaona' - Tite Curet Alonso
The merits of “Anacaona” are not limited to musical aspects. Also important are the lyrics by Puerto Rican songwriter Tite Curet Alonso.
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anfijpn
Oct 28, 20244 min read
Encanto Tropical 43: Cuban Music from the 1950s and early 1960s
Episode 43 is titled “Cuban Roots” and features Cuban music from the 1950s and early 1960s (39 tracks, 2:05:39). See the replay section...
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anfijpn
Sep 14, 20243 min read
Encanto Tropical 42 - Introduction to Italian salsa music
Italian salsa was the topic for Episode 42. Featured are several great salsa songs by Italian (or Italy-based) artists and DJs.
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anfijpn
Sep 10, 20245 min read
A Guide to Shopping at Tokyo Music Stores for Latin Records and CDs: A DJ's Paradise
This guide to shopping for Latin music in Tokyo lists ten great places to buy records or CDs.
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anfijpn
Aug 20, 20242 min read
Tite Curet Alonso tribute on Encanto Tropical
Episode 41 will be a tribute to the prolific salsa songwriter Catalino 'Tite' Curet Alonso of Puerto Rico.
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anfijpn
Aug 11, 20241 min read
Encanto Tropical 40 - Fabulous Solos in Salsa Songs
This is a selection of 24 salsa songs that include an amazing solo part -- by a range of instrument types: piano strings, percussion, brass.
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anfijpn
Jul 19, 20241 min read
La Vida on Encanto Tropical
Encanto Tropical 39 is a session featuring salsa songs which include the word "vida" in the song title or in the lyrics.
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