Elio Reve y su Charangon is one of the most important orchestras in the history of modern Cuban music. Founded in 1956 by Elio Reve senior, this avant-garde ensemble reinvented the charanga in the late 1950s and adapted to timba in the 1990s under the leadership of Elio Reve junior. The history of El Charangon [...]

El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico are the kings of the classic Salsa rhythm and one of Salsa’s greatest dance bands. Founded in May 1962 by pianist and musical director Rafael Ithier (who’s still with the group). In 1982, the group celebrated their 25 year anniversary with a historic concert in Madison Square Garden. As [...]