For most, Celia Cruz is a timeless icon with one of music history’s most inimitable voices. For South Fulton’s Linda Becquer-Pritchett, she is just tía. Long before she became a councilwoman in South ...
The National Museum of the American Latino will open its new exhibition, “¡Puro Ritmo! The Musical Journey of Salsa,” April 18 in its temporary exhibition space at the Nation ...
Salsa music has its roots in multiple places. The International Salsa Museum is holding pop-up exhibitions in New York City. The museum's leaders hope to open a permanent site in 2029. Salsa music has ...
During Hispanic Heritage Month, a good homage to the history of the Latino community in the United States is the recognition of salsa music’s roots in New York. This history can be traced back to the ...
La Lupe was electric onstage. The Cuban singer, known for her belting power and undeniable charisma, began showing off her skills at a young age, winning local radio competitions and dazzling ...
The Lorain Public Library System’s southern Lorain branch, 2121 Homewood Drive, celebrated the city’s rich history of Latin music on Oct. 15. The panel, “Lush Legacy of Latin Music in Lorain,” ...
Adalberto Santiago’s gold record. A dress worn by the Queen of Salsa, Celia Cruz. Ismael Quintana’s maracas. What was once a hardware store in the heart of East Harlem, also known as El Barrio, has ...
New York City bid an emotional farewell to one of the giants of Latin music. On March 9, family, friends, musicians, and fans gathered at St. Patrick’s Cathedral to honor Willie Colón, the Puerto ...
RUBEN BLADES AND WILLIE COLON: (Singing in Spanish). LEILA FADEL, HOST: Salsa music has its roots in multiple places, but it's the Bronx in New York City that could soon be home to the first-ever ...