Latin Explosion

26/11/2024

Where was Eddie Palmieri playing on Election night?
Read on.....https://www.newyorker.com/culture/persons-of-interest/eddie-palmieri-says-dont-call-it-a-comeback

24/11/2024

Lots happening in the world of 20th Century Salsa, Latin Jazz and Afro-Cuban!
We were at Benjamin Lapidus' Lili Martinez Grinan book release party at Florida International University on November 15! John Radanovich, author of "Wildman of Rhythm, The Life and Music of Benny More" joined us! In the picture, that's Benjamin in the center, John on the left side and I'm on the right..
We'll play CD's emphasizing the tres and cuatro on December 6,
7-9AM, wslr.org and WSLR 96.5FM Sarasota's Pacifica affiliate. Stream this show until 12/19 archive.wslr.org
Claire Montenegro, producer, Harvey Averne, consultant, Juan Montenegro, host.
WSLR 96.5 Community Radio90.1 FM KPFT HoustonRaul GalvanLuis BermudezDavid StockmanNina OlsonAngel Estevez@

13/11/2024

The WSLR Fall Membership Drive is here! We have never needed your suport more than right now!
Become a WSLR Member, and as our thank you, please accept a CELIA CRUZ Commemorative Quarter! It is a hard-to-get legal tender new coin, from the U.S. Mint! AZUCAR!
To become a WSLR member, call the membership line!
941 894 6469 ----- Or go to wslr,org for more information!
96.5 Community Radio90.1 FM KPFT HoustonRaul GalvanAngel EstevezNina OlsonDavid StockmanLuis BermudezPhillippi Crest Club IncLeague of Women Voters of Sarasota County

10/11/2024

To date, Latin Explosion has been a 100% CD show. But, on November 15, we are going to start playing vinyl! Both sides! Just one per show, for now. The 1966 Tico All Stars "DESCARGAS AT THE VILLAGE GATE Vol 2" is going to be first! Plus we'll take a deep dive into EGC, El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico! This show will be streaming until November 28 archive.wslr.org
20th Century Salsa, Latin Jazz and Afro-Cuban music! That's what you'll hear on Latin Explosion! Originating out of WSLR 96.5FM, Sarasota's Pacifica radio affiliate, and on Pacifica stations in Houston, Philadelphia, Albany, San Antonio and Chicago, plus smaller markets in USA and Canada. Check local schedules. Claire Montenegro, producer, Harvey Averne, consultant, Juan Montenegro, host.
96.5 Community Radio90.1 FM KPFT HoustonRaul GalvanAngel EstevezNina OlsonDavid StockmanLuis Bermudez

03/11/2024

This is what we are doing November 8! wslr.com and on WSLR 96.5FM, Sarasota's Pacifica radio station. This show will stream until November 21. We're also on the Pacifica stations in Chicago, Albany, San Antonio, Houston, Philadelphia and other markets. Check for local schedules.
Latin Explosion is produced by Claire Montenegro, Harvey Averne is consultant, Juan Montenegro, host.
90.1 FM KPFT HoustonWSLR 96.5 Community RadioRaul GalvanAngel EstevezAngel EstevezLuis BermudezDavid StockmanNina Olson

28/10/2024

The music on the Volkswagen commercial that's running now (November) on television sounded familiar! I started looking, and found it! It is Sergio Mendes, a tune called "Magalenha", and it's on this album, from 1992!
Listen to "Magalenha" Friday 11/1 on Latin Explosion!
Stream this show at archive.wslr.org Available until 11/14/24 96.5 Community Radio90.1 FM KPFT HoustonRaul GalvanAngel EstevezNina OlsonDavid StockmanLuis Bermudez90.1 FM KPFT Houston

27/10/2024

Eddie Palmieri, Tommy Olivencia, Carlos Oliva next! Shout Out to NYC, PR and Miami! 20th Century Salsa, Latin Jazz and Afro-Cuban music! Latin Explosion, Friday November 1, 7-9AM wslr.com
Originating from Sarasota's Pacifica affiliate, WSLR 96.5FM
and heard on Pacifica stations in Chicago, Houston, Albany, Philadephia, San Antonio and more!!! This show will be available at archive.wslr.org until November 14. Claire Montenegro, producer, Harvey Averne, consultant, Juan Montenegro, host.
96.5 Community Radio90.1 FM KPFT HoustonRaul GalvanAngel EstevezNina OlsonDavid Stockman

25/10/2024

A few shots at the Sammy Figueroa concert October 20 at Fogartyville, the WSLR night club, Sarasota. Jimmi Hedrix's percussionist and Sarasota resident Gerardo Velez joined us!

24/10/2024

"Ask me about the Celia Cruz Quarter!"
Under a Congressional mandate, the U.S. Mint produced a Commemorative legal tender coin to honor the life and contributions of Celia Cruz!
This is how to get yours; WSLR's Fall Membership Drive is here. Become a WSLR member before November 19, receive a Celia Cruz Quarter as our thanks! It's that simple. Fill out this form;
https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/Wj73RRqnY4QCjiazpTmd1Q
Then, call WSLR to make arrangements to get the coin! AZUCAR!
941 894 6469
wslr.org
96.5 Community Radio90.1 FM KPFT HoustonRaul GalvanAngel EstevezNina OlsonDavid StockmanLuis BermudezPhillippi Crest Community ClubLeague of Women Voters of Sarasota County

19/10/2024

"Beny More Part 2" is next! We interview John Radanovich, author of "WILDMAN OF RHYTHM, The Benny More Story". On Part 2 you'll hear Beny's recordings on RCA Victor.
Plus, music by "Chico" O'Farrill & his son Arturo.
20th Century Salsa, Latin Jazz and Afro-Cuban music!
Friday October 25, 7-9AM wslr.org and on Sarasota's Pacifica affiliate, WSLR 96.5FM.
This show available until October 31 at archives.wslr.org
Claire Montenegro, producer, Harvey Averne, consultant, Juan Montenegro, host.
96.5 Community Radio90.1 FM KPFT HoustonRaul GalvanAngel EstevezNina OlsonDavid StockmanLuis BermudezPhillippi Crest Community ClubLeague of Women Voters of Sarasota County

17/10/2024

We interview Sammy Figueroa on the 10/18 Latin Explosion! Sammy tells the story of how he replaced Carlos "Patato" Valdes in Herbie Mann's band, talks about his friends Ray Mantilla, Willie Bobo and more!
LATIN EXPLOSION, Friday 10/18, 7-9AM, wslr.org All Latin Explosion shows are available for two weeks following original airdate at archive.wslr.org
And catch Sammy Figueroa live and in person with his LATIN JAZZ EXPLOSION band, this Sunday October 20, 4pm, at Sarasota's FOGARTYVILLE CLUB. 96.5 Community Radio90.1 FM KPFT HoustonRaul GalvanAngel EstevezNina OlsonDavid StockmanLuis BermudezPhillippi Crest Community ClubLeague of Women Voters of Sarasota County

12/10/2024

"Metropics" host Carlos Pagan (center), Sammy Figueroa (right) and me on Kumquat Court, Sarasota, in November 2021.
96.5 Community Radio90.1 FM KPFT HoustonRaul GalvanAngel EstevezNina OlsonDavid StockmanLuis BermudezPhillippi Crest Community ClubLeague of Women Voters of Sarasota County

11/10/2024

Sammy Figueroa's Latin Jazz Explosion, the best Latin Jazz band in Florida, coming to Sarasota Sunday, October 20!!! WSLR 96.5 Community Radio90.1 FM KPFT Houston@followersRaul GalvanAngel EstevezNina OlsonDavid StockmanLuis BermudezPhillippi Crest Community ClubLeague of Women Voters of Sarasota County

09/10/2024

Hey Chicago! Big news! Latin Explosion is now on Chicago's Pacifica affiliate WCRX FM, every Wednesday, 12-2pm.
Enjoy 20th Century Salsa, Latin Jazz and Afro-Cuban right there, on your Chicago radio dial. Thanks WCRX!!!!

WCRX is the student-run radio station of Columbia College Chicago’s Radio Department dedicated to embodying professional, ethical and legal standards while promoting a learning and leadership experience for students.  WCRX provides broadcasting services to the Columbia College campus and su

06/10/2024

Benny More Part 1(1919-1963) on the Discuba label Friday 10/18, along with singers Carlos Oliva, Polo Montanez (1955-2002), Nico Saquito (1901-1982) and the super group NG La Banda. On the next LATIN EXPLOSION radio show, 7-9AM! WSLR 96.5FM Sarasota's Pacifica affiliate.
20th Century Salsa, Latin Jazz and Afro-Cuban music on a Pacifica radio station near you (maybe). BIG NEWS!!! WCRX 88.1FM , the Pacifica affiliate in Chicago, let us know they are adding Latin Explosion to their schedule every Wednesday. Chicagoans can now hear LATIN EXPLOSION on Wednesday 12 to 2pm on WCRX 88.1 FM https://wcrx.colum.edu/
Chicago joins a list that includes Houston, Philadelphia, San Antonio, Albany and about a dozen other Pacifica affiliates in the US and Canada carrying the show every week. A shout out to those new listeners!
Drop us a line --- tell us in what neighborhood you listen! [email protected]
Escape into the 20th Century for two hours each week!
Claire Montenegro, producer, Harvey Averne, consultant, Juan Montenegro, host.
WSLR 96.5 Community Radio90.1 FM KPFT HoustonRaul GalvanAngel EstevezNina OlsonDavid StockmanLuis BermudezChicago

04/10/2024

WSLR FM 20th Anniversary Party is this Saturday!
96.5 Community Radio90.1 FM KPFT HoustonRaul GalvanAngel EstevezNina OlsonDavid StockmanLuis BermudezPhillippi Crest Community ClubLeague of Women Voters of Sarasota County

03/10/2024

Matt Dillon gives rare interview to discuss love for Cuban music and 'El Gran Fellove.'