empowerment & inner transformation…
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(And Not the Kind a Comedian on a Madison Square Garden Stage Meant) My sociology class in college taught me one thing about our Spanish-speaking communities. My life taught me another. First — primero — I hope this post finds my Latina y Latino brothers and sisters, no matter what age you are, healthy, thriving,... Continue Reading →
(Y no del tipo que quiso decir un comediante en el escenario del Madison Square Garden) Mi clase de sociología en la universidad me enseñó una cosa sobre nuestras comunidades hispanohablantes. La vida me enseñó otra. Primero — antes que nada — espero que este post encuentre a mis hermanas y hermanos Latina y Latino,... Continue Reading →
https://youtu.be/ze4xcmBFvaE?si=jTw7VXaOSXdbXPtN Burst of Joy — Wait for It Some performances don’t just begin. They arrive. Jon Batiste’s NPR Tiny Desk Concert is one of those rare musical moments that feels like someone opened the windows, let the sunlight in, and reminded everybody in the room that music can still make people feel fully alive. From... Continue Reading →
“Freedom is the right of every man to be honest, to think and to speak without hypocrisy.” - José Martí (Cuba) A Cultural Tapestry: Honoring the People of Latin America (and Spain) When I was in college, I took a cultural appreciation course that asked us to look beyond borders and headlines—to study people, their... Continue Reading →
Crowded House's Farewell: A Dream That Lives On On November 24, 1996, an emotional chapter in Australian music history unfolded on the steps of the iconic Sydney Opera House. Crowded House, a band beloved by millions, bid farewell in a performance that captured the hearts of an enormous crowd, estimated between 100,000 and 250,000 people.... Continue Reading →
YOUTUBE - Posting Tonight... Great news for lovers of vibrant, soul-stirring music—I’ve rediscovered my collection of original compositions and have dived back into creating rhythms straight from my instruments and digital music setup! 🥁🎸🎷 Music is more than sound—it’s a force of nature, a pulse that fuels movements, ignites passion, and restores the soul. It... Continue Reading →
Super Salsa 1978: A Night of Legends in Puerto Rico Imagine a single stage graced by the titans of salsa: Héctor Lavoe, Rubén Blades, Willie Colón, Celia Cruz, and Yomo Toro. That's exactly what happened in 1978 in Puerto Rico at the "Super Salsa" concert. This wasn't just a concert; it was a historical event, a meeting... Continue Reading →
🔥 When Rhythm Meets Resilience 🔥 Music is more than just sound—it’s the pulse of culture, the energy of resistance, and the soundtrack of change. I create music not just for entertainment, but as a force to inspire movement—both on the dance floor and in the fight for climate resilience. You may have checked out... Continue Reading →
How Music Helps Us Find Joy, Confidence, and Adaptive Resiliency in a Changing World YouTube Channel - Music Creations will be posted here!!!(Why not click this and listen to my podcast on this topic while you read the content.) Hello, everyone! Tito Alvarez here, welcoming you to my musical instrument practice tones. Before I get... Continue Reading →
Discovering Musical Treasures: Tromboranga's "Agua Que Va a Caer" In the vast realm of music, certain compositions emerge that encapsulate the spirit of a genre, inviting listeners to delve deeper into its rich tapestry. One such masterpiece is "Agua Que Va a Caer" by Tromboranga, a band that has significantly impacted the salsa music scene.... Continue Reading →
...this video (below) really surprised me, I never knew this about China. Part I: Renewable Energy and EVs in China vs. the United States It’s astonishing to see how advanced Renewable Energy initiatives in China are compared to those in the United States. This difference is particularly apparent in the realm of electric vehicles (EVs).... Continue Reading →
empowerment & inner transformation... 