Filed Mar 08, 2007 at 3:53 AM ·
FINALLY, someone uploaded a bunch of Angel Canales to YouTube. Unfortunately, they disabled embedding, so I can't show the video here. But if you click on the story above, it will take you to the page where you can enjoy the songs. For those of you that don't want to go searching around for your salsa fix, I will also be posting the links here so stay tuned!
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Filed Jan 31, 2007 at 7:16 PM ·
Most of the little kiddies I see dancing at the club trying to be badasses never have even heard of el differente. And thats a tragedy, considering he was one of the best and most innovative singers of his time. Yeah, he got a little silly with some of his songs. But who cares? This man gifted us with some of the best and most interesting salsa ever laid down. His interpretations were always original, and his arrangements were not only fun but often challenging to dance to. At any rate, if you dont know, now you know. Angel Canales. El Diferente.
Filed Jan 31, 2007 at 7:09 PM ·
The picture is faded. The sound quality terrible. The tape completely worn out. But despite 30 plus years and all the ravages of time, the groove can STILL be felt bursting through on this clip. Compare that to so many modern artists who barely sound decent even after all the wonders of modern technology have been used to help their voice, and it shows you that no matter how many tricks you use, nothing can replace true sabor. This video post is dedicated to a fellow afficionado that I only know as decuadrosp. Keep it alive bro!
Filed Dec 20, 2006 at 8:43 AM ·
And here is the best Ismael in salsa. Classic clip! I thought for sure I had posted this before, but regardless, Im going to post it again. I can't get enough of this. If this doesn't make you want to move, you probably don't have a pulse. Pure joy. The bomb drops at 52 seconds in. FIYAAAAA!
Filed Dec 20, 2006 at 8:30 AM ·
I was looking for that heater "Agua Que Va Caer", but I couldnt find it anywhere, so I decided to put up this great clip. Although I think that Miranda is the second best Ismael in salsa, he still blazes the track. Damn, it sucks posting these videos up late at night! As soon as that music gets going, I want to go wake up my wife and rip it!!!
Filed Dec 20, 2006 at 8:21 AM ·
Can we get some love for Timba? Irakere is a great Cuban band that has some incredible songs. But, as a jazz band, some of their songs can be inaccessible for beginners. Still, I love them. I found this old clip on YouTube, and had to post it. Although I love the smoothness of salsa, sometimes that beat-it-up vibe of timba is just the thing to get loose. 50 seconds into this clip, it goes down. Enjoy!
Filed Dec 11, 2006 at 5:59 PM ·
Speaking of international salsa, this was another group that blew me away. Salsa Celtica represents salsa out of Scotland, of all places. Can you believe it? It doesn't seem like bagpipes and bongos would mix very well. In fact, I was skeptical when I first heard about it. But damned if they didn't pull it off!
Whereas Orquesta de la Luz just played straight up salsa, what I love about Celtica is that they managed to successfully blend it with musical elements from their own culture. That not only informs salsa as a musical form, but also expands it. I'm going to have to go hunt down the video for Salsa Rai now to keep this international journey rolling.
Filed Dec 11, 2006 at 5:56 PM ·
I totally forgot about this group until I heard a song by them at a recent dance party. I remember being completely freaked out when I found out that they were Japanese! It just goes to show you that salsa is truly a worldwide phenomenon, and that you don't have to be latino in order to have sabor. (Although... it doesnt hurt :)
Filed Dec 01, 2006 at 3:36 PM ·
This classic from Marvin Santiago always gets things hot on the dance floor. I just heard it the other night, and thought it would be cool to post up. Enjoy!
Filed Nov 21, 2006 at 1:13 PM ·
The local salsa band, Orquesta Rumba Cafe, was playing this the other night, and I thought I would post it up for your salsa listening pleasure. It's a good song with lots of interesting terrain to play with. Gilberto Santa Rosa. Gotta Love It.
Filed Nov 17, 2006 at 4:43 AM ·
The classics! I could watch these videos all day. I promise I'll update the selection soon... I know I've been top heavy on Hector Lavoe lately... but I just love the style. Nowdays, you see people just up and go for it from the start. But, what I enjoy about this performance is how they hold it back and wait until the right moment.
It's like watching an old kung fu flick. They hero is minding his own business, doing his own thing. But when the bad guys move in and surround him, you know its about to go down. Thats how I feel when the coro singers step up to the mic at 1:55. I also like how none of these guys are fronting for the camera. They aren't trying to be seen or get their picture on the TV. They are just JAMMING.
La Voz was the man. I'm really nervous about the upcoming biopic with J-Lo and Marc Anthony. Marc Anthony might be skinny enough to play Hector Lavoe, but is he heavy enough? Lord knows his skills fall FAR short of El Cantante. And Lavoe lived a rough life. But, maybe Anthony will prove me wrong. After all, even attempting to play HL takes guts.
Filed Nov 15, 2006 at 6:34 AM ·
Man... this video rocks. They really knew how to put it down back then. The groove is so happy and positive, it just makes me want to start dancing and smiling. How is it possible to long for a time that you never even lived in? Maybe thats just how it feels when the music speaks to your soul. What a wonderful clip, I hope you enjoy it. Keep real salsa alive.
Filed Nov 15, 2006 at 6:27 AM ·
Awesome video... you know who that lead singer is. And I love the song. A totally different flavor, laced with memories. The clip said this was from the Cheetah Club at Izzy Sanabrias Christmas party. Enjoy!
Filed Nov 10, 2006 at 11:42 PM ·
Clicking heels, salsa music and laughter from slow learners can be heard in the UC every Wednesday from 9 to 10 p.m. The sounds come from room 208 where students are learning new dance techniques.
A year ago, senior Anthony Sanchez came up with the idea to offer students a free service and spark an interest in something that's been a part of him his whole life. The salsa lessons he conducts will run through the year, and possibly longer if he can find someone to keep them going.
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