Encanto Tropical

25/08/2025

The latest from Encanto Tropical of World Salsa Radio! Check out the background story, theme, and featured artists of Episode 55 - ‘Salsa Gems from the 2020s’. Replay link included.


https://open.substack.com/pub/encantotropical/p/salsa-gems-of-the-2020s

19/08/2025

Now ready for replay is Episode 55 featuring 24 salsa gems of the (early) 2020s…

Featured artists in order of appearance are:

Andresito Carabali, La Maxima 79 Orquesta, Mateo Lorenzo y Su Yambeque, Rey Montañez y su Conjunto Akangana, Leonardo Sierra, Jerry Ferrao, Bororo Orquesta, Mario y su Timbeko, Maynor Vargasmusic, El Vikingo de la Salsa, Orquesta Mulenze, Tromboranga Salsa Orquesta, Beto Rebolledo, Yacel Sagarra, Boyacá, Grupo Klavesalsa, CSAN-II, Contento, Valter Paiola Orchestra, REeal Charanga, Listillo, Septeto TriolosDos, Ayumi Suzuki, y Los Rumberos...

Check out their amazing songs on the show!

This episode highlights salsa songs from the last 5 years which seem to have gone under appreciated but qualify as gems for the dance floor. Examples come from around the world in a range of styles. A

13/08/2025

This will be a temporary finale of sorts as I need to focus on health and family while managing the demands of my job... But Episode 55 could be interesting, especially if you are into contemporary salsa...

I feature songs of the past five years which do not seem well-known but are gems for the dance floor. Some recent releases are included, too. The main highlight is the world debut of Yacel Sagarra's new single, which launches on September 5.

Catch Ep55 "Gems" via World Salsa Radio on Thursday Aug 14 21:00 -- broadcasting from near Tokyo, Japan.
(5am PT / 8am ET / 1pm UK / 14.00 CE)

https://fb.me/e/903HS75d8

16/07/2025

World Salsa Radio holds its annual 24-hour fundraising event this Saturday…. How about a coffee mug for $25 or t-shirt for $40? These are the fine gifts for donors who help keep the station running. Please tune in and support us anyway you can! 🙏🏽💯🚀

There will be 1-hour shows by member DJs throughout the day! Mine is at 22:00 Pacific Time (ET: 01:00 +1 / Japan: 14:00 on Sunday). I hope you can tune in 🎶

02/07/2025

Encanto Tropical is a program broadcast on World Salsa Radio, which has several shows by dedicated and talented DJs from across the globe!

WSR has its annual fundraiser marathon on July 19 — a 24-hour event with one-hour shows by its many member DJs in an appeal for donations to support our cause.

Save the date and please support us however you can!

Details:
https://facebook.com/events/s/wsr-5th-anniversary-marathon-a/748570920943492/

Times listed are Pacific Time, so in Japan it’s from 16:00 (July 19) to 16:00 (July 20).

27/06/2025

Now ready for replay on SoundCloud is the latest episode of Encanto Tropical, 'Strings in Salsa' (no. 54). I hope you enjoy it, with thanks for your support! DJ Angel Figueroa.

Episode 54 highlights 25 salsa songs with string instruments in exemplary roles, whether in solos or in the background mixed with other instruments. This includes the acoustic guitar, tres, cuatro, do

26/06/2025

🚨On with 'Strings in Salsa'🚨
via www.worldsalsaradio.com

25/06/2025

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El cantante, compositor y productor cubano Yacel Sagarra (Santiago de Cuba, 1987) une esfuerzos al bajista y compositor canadiense Rubim De Toledo para dar vida al tema Navegante, una travesía sonora que fusiona la esencia del son cubano, el latin jazz y los ritmos afrolatinos en una experiencia musical única. Yacel Sagarra y Rubim de Toledo crean un discurso musical con el Son Cubano Tradicional como base principal, bebiendo, además, de ritmos como la Nueva Trova y sonoridades mas urbanas, recurriendo al contagioso sonido del sintetizador. Yacel Sagarra, Rubim de Toledo

23/06/2025

Thanks for supporting Encanto Tropical on World Salsa Radio! Episode 54 was ready to air on June 12, but due to technical issues it couldn’t get broadcast. The problem appears fixed, so please tune in on June 26!

“Strings in Salsa”

Episode 54 focuses on the use of the strings in salsa and Afro-Caribbean music. This includes guitar (acoustic or electric), tres, cuatro, electric bass, double bass, and violin, both in their background and solo roles.

Several prominent musicians, classic and contemporary, are highlighted. A range of exciting examples are covered, with the aim of offering listeners new appreciation and awareness of several exemplary songs and musicians.
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Encanto Topical 54
Thu June 26 2025
21:00~23:00 Japan Time
(5am PT / 7am Col / 8am ET / 1pm UK / 14.00 CE)
DJ Angel Figueroa
Via www.worldsalsaradio.com

13/06/2025

Hello friends. Happy weekend!

Enjoy this beauty by Rubim de Toledo (🇧🇷/ 🇨🇦) featured on Episode 54 of Encanto Tropical. Stay tuned for re-broadcast/replay details.

Provided to YouTube by DistroKidSon del Arroyo · Rubim de ToledoThe Drip℗ Bottom Dweller MusicReleased on: 2023-08-25Auto-generated by YouTube.

12/06/2025

Dear friends

I was unable to broadcast my show last night due to technical issues. My computer was not functioning.

My apologies to anyone who tried tuning in.

I hope I can solve the issue soon. Thank you for your patience and support.