Learning the function of the clave, a variation of the Spanish word for "key", is indeed key to understanding all AfroCuban derived music.

Aug 25, 2009 – Douglas Howard

Brazil's most popular artist of 2007 has many worldly influences, which can be heard in her Grammy-nominated debut album as well as her latest release, Vagarosa.

Jul 31, 2009 – Michelle Schusterman

In the world of solo singing sensations, nobody can touch the "Holy Trinity" of Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley and Michael Jackson, or can they?

Jul 30, 2009 – Adrian Peel

With her second CD, released this month, Céu keeps her winning formula of a blend of styles while expanding her range as a composer and vocalist.

Jul 19, 2009 – Michael Waterson

The musician and entertainer credited for bringing Cuban sounds into American jazz also served in World War II and studied at Julliard.

Jul 11, 2009 – Michelle Schusterman

The broad term "latin jazz" encompasses many subgenres of music from several countries, including Cuba, Puerto Rico, and Brazil.

Jul 3, 2009 – Michelle Schusterman

The 45 year old Roman singer and songwriter with over 25 years of worldwide success recently released a new album titled Ali e Radici and tours again this coming October.

Jul 2, 2009 – Julia Wooldridge

Who doesn't love a little Mariachi music at a Cinco de Mayo celebration? Here's the history of this fascinating music form.

Jun 28, 2009 – Christopher Minster

Spain's leading hip-hop band from Barcelona blends dub and flamenco with Afro-Cuban and Indian styles to create an energetic and completely unique album.

Jun 24, 2009 – Michelle Schusterman

From Latin funk to indie en español, the Pachanga Latino Music Festival celebrates Austin's Latino Music Month with 20 bands, three stages and one big party.

May 18, 2009 – Nancy Flores

Rafael Escalona, the personification of Colombia's Vallenato music, passed away on Wednesday May 13 2009 days short of his 82nd birthday following a period of illness.

May 14, 2009 – Richard McColl

An all too rare appearance of the Grammy Award-nominated pianist Omar Sosa gave his audience plenty of reasons to celebrate at the Jazz Bakery in Culver City, California.

Apr 6, 2009 – Paula Edelstein

Mexican Institute of Sound's Camilo Lara, also a top EMI Mexico executive, shares his list of hot Mexican groups breaking all the musical norms.

Feb 10, 2009 – Nancy Flores

Years ahead of his time, Edmundo Ros made the world dance to a futuristic mix of Latin-American, Calypso and Tex-Mex styles during the 1940s and '50s.

Jan 19, 2009 – Tim Peacock

Carlos Santana and the Salvador Santana Band performed their dynamic, Latin influenced music for a lively crowd.

Sep 13, 2008 – Natalie Bauer