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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) Spotlights & Guest
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) Open Session
The show is made up of a selection of random songs.
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Example: Episode 19 (Open Session 1)
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 on the Archives page.
Latest SHOW
54
Strings in Salsa
June 26 2025
Featured on the playlist for Episode 54 are songs that highlight the use of strings in salsa and Afro-Caribbean music. This includes guitar (acoustic or electric), tres, cuatro, electric bass, double bass, and violin, both in their background and solo roles.
Several prominent musicians, old and new, are highlighted. A range of sample tracks are included with the aim of offering listeners new appreciation and awareness of this amazing family of instruments.
25 tracks (2:04:37)
See the Archives for descriptions of other past shows.
Upcoming SHOW
How to Listen
55
Salsa gems from the 2020s
Next is a highlight of salsa songs from the last 5 years which seem to have gone under appreciated but qualify as gems for the dance floor. Examples come from around the world in a range of styles. Also on the playlist are some new releases, including the latest by Japan-based Yacel Sagarra titled 'Se Va', which officially launches in early September. Encanto Tropical is thrilled to host this world debut!
The song selection is subjective, of course, and comprises only tracks which have never aired on Encanto Tropical, but Episode 55 promises to be a special showcase of salsa.
Thu August 14 2025
21:00~23:00 Japan Time
(5am PT / 7am Col / 8am ET / 1pm UK / 14.00 CE)
via www.worldsalsaradio.com
• How to listen live
To tune in to the live broadcast, go to worldsalsaradio.com. Then click the play button. Wait a few seconds for it to load. Enjoy!
• How to join the chat
To join the chat during a live, create a username in the white ChatRoom box (below the yellow player). Be sure to say "hi!".
• How to listen by replay
All episodes are stored on SoundCloud, so there are several ways to replay.
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Visit the Archives page, scroll through the episode descriptions and click 'Read More' on the episode which interests you. This will take you to the blog post providing context for that episode; then scroll down to the embedded replay section.
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To see a simple list of embedded episodes for quick reference but without any descriptions, visit the Replay page.
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Visit the Encanto Tropical SoundCloud playlist to listen directly from the source (without written context).
Encanto Tropical
SalsA
radio
2nd & 4th Thursdays
21:00 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]
FUNDRAISING Set
5th anniversary Fundraiser
July 19 2025 (Midnight~ Pacific Time)
The 5th Anniversary Fundraising event for World Salsa Radio features one-hour sets from several member DJs.
We team up to appeal for donations to cover the expenses of our volunteer group, such as licensing fees, admin costs, server fees, and the SoundCloud subscription.
Donations are always welcome, but for this fundraiser, we offer some great incentives! Don't miss out!
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A $40 or more donation gets you a WSR t-shirt
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A $25 donation gets you a WSR coffee mug
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A $5 donation gets you a link of (30 songs) worth $20
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