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https://youtu.be/U5-JcTxj3vs?si=2oyQ5ke1SO3wAxJD (Spanish version follows the English below...) When Salsa Becomes a Language of Togetherness 🎶 A celebration of music, cultural heritage, community, and the power of standing together. Some songs entertain us. Others make us dance. And then there are songs that remind us of something much bigger than ourselves. La Excelencia's “Unidad” belongs in... Continue Reading →
The Global Anthem of Shared Humanity Music has always had the power to cross borders, languages, and identities. Few songs demonstrate that more clearly than “7 Seconds,” the 1994 collaboration between Senegalese singer Youssou N’Dour and Neneh Cherry. More than three decades later, the song remains striking because its message begins with something almost impossibly... Continue Reading →
“This isn’t about anyone in particular; it’s about all of us, me included.” El chisme, la crueldad y la comunidad que nos merecemos / Gossip, cruelty, and the community we deserve Versión en Español- English Version Follows Below: Escucha primero: Eddie Palmieri – Sujétate la Lengua (feat. Ismael Quintana): https://youtu.be/2WopF0paqT0?si=P6mi6fBZ__wLY2OkFind another link for a longer... Continue Reading →
https://youtu.be/uxMRgponxD0?si=-CX8ECmqmibYmtxI Featuring the Soul Purrfection Version No comment necessary? Almost. For those of us who grew up with Marvin Gaye, “Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology)” can feel as if it has always been somewhere in the background of our lives. But hearing it again today — especially this Soul Purrfection version, with its intimate vocal... Continue Reading →
https://youtu.be/gC7NurqEbxM?si=SVZjwFTgtvr21dXH "Salsa Na'Ma" is a lively and infectious salsa track by La Excelencia, showcasing their signature blend of traditional salsa rhythms with modern energy. The song is featured on their debut album, "Salsa Con Conciencia," released in 2006. La Excelencia's "Salsa Na'Ma" captures the essence of classic salsa music while infusing it with their own... Continue Reading →
https://youtu.be/U5-JcTxj3vs?si=Jm66OZfm9ND15V12 Unity is a transformative force. It is one of the deepest powers human beings possess, because when people come together with a shared purpose, something greater than the individual begins to move. A single voice can inspire, but many voices joined together can shake walls, open doors, and awaken entire communities. That is the... 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 →
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 →
Tonight, as the sun begins to set, I’ll be sharing something close to my heart—a Music Dedication to the Earth Charter’s 25th Anniversary, premiering on YouTube early this evening. ✨ Keep an eye out for it. This isn’t just another performance. It’s a sonic offering… a tribute to a document and a movement that has... 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 →
