Author: Juan Montenegro

THANK YOU LARRY HARLOW for coming on LATIN EXPLOSION, Friday, Nov 20, 2020. You can catch my interview here https://archive.wslr.org/ “Hommy!”

Salsa bandleader LARRY HARLOW, is The Interview! A noted pianist, producer (more than 260 albums for Fania Records) and instrumental in the creation of a Latin Grammy Award. We will be talking about his long career and the history of NYC salsa. Hear selections from Orquesta Harlow’s vast discography including the 1973 album, “Hommy”, a […]

“Early Eddie” is Friday’s LATIN EXPLOSION! Celebrate and have some champagne while listening to Eddie Palmieri’s early albums on the Tico label including “Champagne”! Plus Johnny Pacheco and more this Friday, 7-9am on WSLR 96.5 FM Sarasota. Listen anytime by typing “WSLR LATIN EXPLOSION” in your browser. The WSLR Fall Membership drive begins Thursday, 11/12. […]

70 years of New York City Latin Jazz O’Farrill style! Father Chico O’Farrill and son Arturo O’Farrill this Friday on LATIN EXPLOSION. Plus Miami’s Carlos Oliva and Puerto Rico’s Tommy Olivencia. LATIN EXPLOSION, Friday, 7-9am, WSLR 96.5 FM Sarasota, listen live at https://wslr.org/wslr-popup-player/ or listen anytime by typing WSLR LATIN EXPLOSION in your browser. “Pianitis!”

Latin Boogaloo pioneer and OCHO producer Bobby Marin will be The Interview on the next LATIN EXPLOSION. Plus “Wildman of Rhythm” (El Barbaro del Ritmo) Benny More, El Guajiro Natural Polo Montanez and much, much more. LATIN EXPLOSION, Friday, 7-9am, WSLR 96.5 FM Sarasota, listen live at http://wslr.org/wslr-popup-player/ or listen anytime by typing WSLR LATIN […]

Brazilian superstar Sergio Mendes, Cuban charanga Melodias del 40, singer/composer Pablo Milanes and descarga master Orlando Valle (Maraca), some of the artists featured on the next LATIN EXPLOSION. Get ready for the WSLR Fall Membership Drive right after the election. LATIN EXPLOSION, Friday, 7-9am, WSLR 96.5 FM Sarasota, listen live at http://wslr.org/wslr-popup-player/ or listen anytime […]

Ultima Hora-Last Minute! A pair of very special guests during the “Machito Machito Machito” show: Mario Grillo, Machito’s son and the current leader of the Machito Orchestra plus, Coco Records owner Harvey Averne who released the Fireworks LP, one of Machito’s best selling albums.LATIN EXPLOSION, Friday, 7-9am EST on WSLR 96.5 FM Sarasota, listen live […]

Machito, Machito, Machito this Friday on LATIN EXPLOSION. Machito with Dizzy GIllespie, Machito with Chico O’Farrill and the era of The Palladium Ballroom. Plus, La Lupe’s only album recorded in Havana, and California Latin rockers, Malo.LATIN EXPLOSION, Friday, 7-9am WSLR 96.5 FM Sarasota, Listen LIve at https://wslr.org/wslr-popup-player/ or listen anytime by typing WSLR LATIN EXPLOSION […]

Singers Hector Lavoe, Rolando La’Serie, Conjunto Libre, Latin Dimensions, Stan Kenton (thank you Daddy’O) and much more Friday, October 2, 2020, 7-9am on LATIN EXPLOSION, WSLR 96.5 FM Sarasota, listen live at http://wslr.org/wslr-popup-player/ or type WSLR LATIN EXPLOSION in your browser to listen anytime.” Mentiras Tuyas!”

With a little help from my friend! Enjoy Claire’s favorite salsa on this Friday’s LATIN EXPLOSION. Plus my regular fare; Irakere, Kako, Antonio Carlos Jobim and much more. Spread the word! LATIN EXPLOSION, Fridays, 7-9am, WSLR 96.5FM Sarasota, listen live at http://wslr.org/wslr-popup-player/ or listen anytime, type “WSLR LATIN EXPLOSION” in your browser. “Ah-Ah/O-No!”