As I recover from an injury (salsa dancing casualty) in my apartment, I decided I should sit down and talk about things. I ended up going to a club weeks ago and hearing a song that I really liked. However, finding the song took a little longer than normal (yes, even for me). So, with that information in mind, I decided to share with you some of the techniques that I use to find the salsa song I’m looking for. I tried to make this salsa music episode a little more interactive, so we’ll see how you like it. However, one note of caution – I was taking pain killers – which is never a good thing when you have me rambling on about salsa…
- Omelenko (Silencio) – Larry Harlow
- Vamonos de Rumba – Conjunto Clasico
- Para Ochun – Hector Lavoe
- Devorame Otra Vez – Lalo Rodriguez
- Don Anastacio – Javier Vazquez
- La Cartera – Larry Harlow
- Son Para Un Sonero – Quinto Mayor
- Figure it out
– hint, it is by Sonora Ponceña I meant it’s NOT by Sonora Ponceña even though they mention ‘Papo Lucca’.
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[Update] For those dying to find out what #8 is, it was the LIVE version of Lamento de Concepcion by Roberto Roena y Su Apollo Sound from the album ‘En Vivo Desde Bellas Artes‘.


Hi, listen to your ep27 and i hope u can list out the songs u played in letters, i do not speak spanish and i find it difficult to pronounce the song name just by listening to you saying it
Hi anthony,
I just got turned on to this website after searching for salsa lessons at you tube. This is a great site. I still have a salsa song that I can’t find. I have a part of it on tape. I have given it to DJ’s and even salsa forum with no luck. The words say “tirando la vida entera” I taped it back in the early 90′s from a radio station. What are my other options?
Song #8 is the live version of “Lamento de Concepcion” by “Roberto Roena y Su Apollo Sound” from the album “En Vivo desde Bellas Artes”. This is a MUST have album for anyone who loves great salsa music played live. I usually recommend single songs from albums, but this is one of the few that I recommend the entire thing.
I would like to get in touch with someone who can help me find Musicians of my era, to get in touch with each other, I go back to the 60′s N.Y.C. I played with many known groups. I am still playing Timbales Salsa music for the past 30 years here in California. I would appreciate any help. Bobby
You might want to start a thread on http://social.addicted2salsa.com.
Hi anthony thanks for the posted vids i’ve learned a lot with them ( still do actually ).. i wanna know what’s the name for the song used in ur early videos with instructor stephanie.. i’ve really tried my best finding it but no results..
plz let me know i really want that song..
I could ‘El Temblor’ by Orquesta La Palabra. They broke up as a band, but try iTunes.
Hi its me again. sorry for botherin
but i tried donwloadin El Temblor by Orquesta “la palabra” an is a good one but i think is not the same i’m lookin for… the one u told me ( El temblor ) is from episode 8…i dont think is the same u used for episode 2 3 and 4 which is the one im lookin for… plzz help meeee.. an thank u for ur Patience
Try http://social.addicted2salsa.com cause I really don’t know then.
hey anthony! i have seen a lot of your videos and i love how u explain step by step. I am taking salsa lessons and now in the intermidiate level..BUT i still don’t feel good enough..lol lol… Everyone who dances with me says that i am stiff and i don’t let them lead..lol lol.. I am a REALLY shy girl and i’m the kind of person that needs to know what move your going to do next so i can be ready. I know it sounds stupid. any advice?? Hey where are u guys located??
Hi anthony i just wanted to tell u that thanks anyway already found the sound with the help of someone i less expected.. the name of the song u used for episode 2 3 and 4 with Stephanie is ” LLego la banda” by Spanish Harlem Orchestra…