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Download Salsa Music : The Magic of Real Latin Cha-Cha Music

Anthony's iPhone - Salsa GadgetAt some point, we all may become biased on whether we like cha-cha or not. I remember when I first started dancing, I learned ballroom cha-cha, and thats why I ended up saying how I disliked it. But, after learning salsa really well, and actually going to the clubs and listening to the real un-ballroomized cha-cha music (guajira) – its a totally different experience.

Additionally, Cha-Cha can be used to help with your salsa dancing skills. In this episode, I outline a couple of suggestions that should help you use Cha-Cha music to your advantage in becoming a better salsa dancer, and a better dancer that can feel and understand the motions of music.

Song List:

1. Que Rico Boogaloo – La 33
2. Catalina “La O” – Irazu
3. Besame Mama – Poncho Sanchez
4. Mi Negrita Me Espera – Gabino Pampini (org. Ismael Rivera)
5. Escucha El Ritmo – Spanish Harlem Orchestra
6. Adios, Adios – Salsa Celtica

Published 4 years, 10 months ago in podcast. Closed Tags: , , , , , , , , .

Download Salsa Music : Salsa is Universal

Salsa on iPhoneI call this episode Salsa is Universal, because I want to showcase some of the salsa artists that are overseas (relatively speaking, I’m in the US). So, this episode is dedicated to our friends over the atlantic (or over the Pacific depending on how you look at it). Listen, salsa dance and enjoy!

Artist – [Song Name] (Background Song)

Published 5 years, 5 months ago in podcast. 1 Comment Tags: , , , , , .

Music Review – Bag Pipes + Salsa = Magic! (Salsa Celtica)

Salsa Celtica So, its been a while, but since I now have finally (some) money and time – I wanted to start my favorite section: The Music Review. So, it used to be that every month I would showcase my favorite band of the month – but due to me writing my thesis, moving to San Diego and lots of other stuff – I had slipped. But nevertheless, its back with my first review of one of my new favorite bands: Salsa Celtica. Now this is some ‘FRESH’ salsa. (It was a joke good setup, so I had to try).

Now, I tell you, I first thought this was going to be weird. Celtic music with salsa? But, man – I was COMPLETELY wrong. I learned of this band at the Palm Springs Salsa congress. This has become one of my favorite styles of salsa, and they may become a favorite band. I don’t know if its salsa, but they mixed the bag pipes with salsa very well. I was very impressed on how they made a not-so-cool instrument (BAG PIPES!) seem like you want to learn how to play it.

My Favorite Songs are “Sol De La Noche” (top pick – cha cha, this song is just great!), “Luna Celosa”, “Maestro” , “Pa’l Rumberos” , and “Ya Llego” (this is the song that I heard at Palm Springs). (Note: I like a lot of other songs too.. but there are too many). These songs are spread between the two albums they have, so that is why I’m showing both album covers (hover over the image to see both). I will be reviewing this band in my next audio podcast because I thought to start September with the Monthly Music Review section now that I have time.

[UPDATED] – Holy BagPipes Batman! – I found a cool video of them performing on their website: http://www.salsaceltica.com

After I watched this video, all I wanted to see their performance live in the clubs there Scottland! Swear to God, just seeing them have fun jumping and down makes me buy a plane ticket! Shout out to our visitors from Scottland.

Published 5 years, 5 months ago in music and reviews. 2 Comments Tags: , , .