Encanto Tropical

04/08/2026

Catching up with José Alberto “El Canario” while ripping old CDs to the collection. I have other albums on vinyl but not on CD, so I’ll need to address that! Ah, the good old stuff. IFYKYK! 🎶

27/07/2026

Hector Lavoe’s passion and pain…

The book paints Hector Lavoe as beloved and respected by fellow musicians but also derided for his unpunctuality and psychoses brought on by his drug use and personal troubles, the sum of which was hugely problematic. Yet when the singer was on stage it was like magic, and all shortcomings were mome...

25/07/2026

Thanks to all who supported the World Salsa Radio Fundraising Marathon last weekend! Several sessions are ready for replay on SoundCloud -- mine is available here ⬇️. Please enjoy! 😎🎶🚀

Set 1 of 24 of the World Salsa Radio 6th Anniversary Marathon on July 18, 2026. The episode's theme was on recent favourites from past episodes of Encanto Tropical. Thanks for supporting World Salsa R

23/07/2026

Life in every beat.🔥
Starting soon: a salsa play list with 'La Vida' in the song titles!
21:00 Japan Time (July 23).
(5am PT | 8am ET | 1pm UK | 2pm CE)

12/07/2026

This Saturday July 18th, Encanto Tropical will take part in the World Salsa Radio 6th annual fundraising event.

日本語版こちら：
https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=10162567656367130

It's a 24-hour team effort with 24 DJ hosts (55 minutes per set) from around the world delivering great salsa vibes as usual but with an appeal for donations. As a volunteer-based, non profit, and commercial-free station, we kindly ask for your support.

Donations can be made on the main page -- where you listen from (www.worldsalsaradio.com).

The fundraiser kicks off at 00:00 on July 18th (Friday night at midnight) Pacific Time when I have the opening set. I am followed by Ravi from India then the rest of the crew.

It's going to be an excited 24 hours! Everyone is invited! Especially interesting will be tuning into on-stop live salsa from a range of DJs offering their own styles and personalities!

10/07/2026

Ready for replay is Episode 62 on 'jazz salsa' featuring an interview with the artist Celestino Sanchez (csan_ii). Thanks to all, especially CSAN-II, for the support! Replay and blog links are in the comments. 🙏🎧🚀

07/07/2026

Next on Encanto Tropical...

Certain salsa songs have parts that keep dancers grooving but perk your ears up anyway. Examples are when an ecstatic piano wanders off unexpectedly or a horn line resolves in a surprising way. This is the setting for Episode 62 of Encanto Tropical, where the sonic environment of 'jazz salsa' is exp...

03/07/2026

Salsa from 1969 is the theme of Episode 61, with 28 tracks -- now ready for replay on Soundcloud. Many thanks for the support!

This episode spolights salsa songs from 1969, a pivotal year in the rise of salsa at a time when boogaloo was fading in popularity. Join me to enjoy a selection of 28 musical gems still great for the

30/06/2026

"The solo is where a salsa song reveals its soul. Arrangements can be tight, rhythms locked, vocals sharp — but when a musician is handed that open space and chooses to fill it their own way, that's when you hear who they really are. It's no coincidence that some of the most celebrated recordings in the genre are remembered precisely for what one player did in those few unscripted bars."

(Episode 40, August 2024)

Read more here:
https://www.an-fi.online/post/encanto-tropical-40-fabulous-solos-in-salsa-songs

25/03/2026

🎙️ 🎶
¡El próximo podcast de Encanto Tropical ya viene — y es una grabación en vivo!

El 15 de marzo tuve el placer de actuar como DJ invitado en *Isumi de Salsa*, una comunidad salsera cálida y acogedora en la zona costera rural de la Prefectura de Chiba. Una gente maravillosa.

¿El reto creativo? Armar una sesión pensada principalmente para bailarines principiantes: equilibrando tempos accesibles, una mezcla de subestimas de salsa, temas conocidos y otros por descubrir, y la dosis justa de bachata, cha cha chá, y merengue para mantener viva la energía tropical. Todo eso cuidando las transiciones, la armonía entre canciones y un volumen estable de principio a fin. Este tipo de desafío es el que más disfruto. 🎶

¿Lo logré? ¡Escucha y decide tú mismo—todos son bienvenidos!

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Encanto Tropical 60
'Sesión de Isumi de Salsa'
26 de marzo (jueves) 2026
21:00~23:00 hora de Japón
(5am PT / 7am Col / 8am ET & PR / 12pm UK / 13.00 CE)
via www.worldsalsaradio.com

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🌿 Sobre Isumi de Salsa
Una comunidad encantadora de amantes de la salsa que se reúne cada tercer domingo en Chiba. La instructora residente Ryoko O'Hara imparte una clase amigable para principiantes antes de las 2 horas de baile social.

📅 Próximo evento:
19 de abril — ¡con el DJ residente Gian de vuelta en los platos!
Para consultas: ¡Todos son bienvenidos! 🕺💃