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A mi manera (Historia de una canción by Marcelino Guerra.) (In Spanish) | |
Abundant Composition Meager Compensation (The story of the poorly compensated Latin composers.)
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Afro-Caribbean Percussion, On (The origin and development of Afro-Caribbean percussion.)
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AKA in Latin Music Circles (Nicknames of well known Latin artists)
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Almendra: The Danzón ParExcellence (The story of the most popular Cuban danzón.)
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Aló, quién llama? (Historia de una canción by Mon Rivera.) (In Spanish.) | |
Amor al arte, Por (Spanish article about the poorly paid Latin musicians.) | |
Anacaona. Areito de (Historia de una canción by Tite Curet.) (In Spanish.) | |
Angoa (The tale of a famous Cuban danzón dancer.)
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Anthony, Marc (A brief summary of the singer's career.)
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Aquellos ojos verdes (Historia de una canción by Nilo Menéndez.) (In Spanish.)
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Aragón, Orquesta Sexagenarian (The history of Cuba's oldest existing musical ensemble.)
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Arrangers, The Part I (The story of some of the best Latin music arrangers.)
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Arrangers, The Part II (The story of some of the best Latin music arrangers.)
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Band Themes, Memorable (The history of the band themes of some of the most famous Latin bands.) | |
Bar Percussion Instruments (The history of bar percussion instruments such as marimba, xylophone, vibraphone etc.)
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Barbieri, Gato (The story of the fabled career of the jazz artist.)
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Bardo, El I (The tale of a poor boy who falls in love with a rich girl.)
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Batacumbele (The musical history of a great Puerto Rican percussion ensemble.) | |
Bauzá, Mario I (Highlights of the Smithsonian Institution's interview of the Father of Latin Jazz.
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Bauzá, Mario II (Continuation of the above interview.)
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Benítez, Lucecita (A summary of the musical careeer of that popular singer.)
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Bésame mucho (Historia de una canción by Consuelo Velázquez.) (In Spanish.)
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Best Bolero Voices Vol. I (Important facts about the musical career of: Fernando Alvarez, Toña la Negra, Joe Valle and Felipe Pirela.)
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Best Bolero Voices Vol. II (Important facts about the musical career of: Lucy Fabery, José Antonio Méndez, Danny Rivera and Luis Miguel.)
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Best Bolero Voices III (Important facts about the musical career of: Olga Guillot, Gilberto Monroig, Marco Antonio Muñiz and Tito Rodríguez.)
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Best Bolero Voice IV (Important facts about the musical career of: Beny Moré, Lucecita Benítez, Bobby Capó and Leo Marini.)
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Best Bolero Voice V (Important facts about the musical career of: Elena Burke, Fernando Fernández, Pedro Ortiz Dávila "Davilita," Vicentico Valdés and Alfredo Sadel.) | |
Big Bands from Puerto Rico (Brief history of the big band movement in Puerto Rico.)
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Bigote 'e gato (Historia de una canción by Jesús Guerra.) (In Spanish.)
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Blades, Rubén (Review of the singer’s musical career.) | |
Boleros, Captivating Intros I (Review of several bolero verses of introduction.)
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Boleros, Captivating Intros II (Continuation of the above.)
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Bolero Introductions (Summary of a presentation on that subject made in Ponce, P.R. at the Annual Collector's Meeting.) | |
Boleros Ever Blooming Flowers (A poetic comparison of the bolero with garden flowers.)
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Bonita, María (The story of Agustín Lara's composition dedicated to his great love María Félix.)
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Borinqueña, La I (The history of one version of the Puerto Rican national anthem.)
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Borinqueña, La II (The story of another version of the anthem.)
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Bossa Nova, Blame It On The (A brief consideration of that genre and some of its most famous artists.)
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Burke, Elena (Salient facts in the career of that beloved Cuban singer.)
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Buscando la gen (An explanation of that modern version of the "plena.")
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Cachao, Israel López Part I (Highlights of the Smithsonian Institution's interview of the great Cuban bass player.) | |
Cachao, Israel López Part II (Continuation of the above.)
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Cachimba de San Juan, La (A song supposedly about a pipe-smoking man. However, the lyrics have some sexual connotations.)
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Cachito P'a Huelé (Historia de una canción by Arsenio Rodríguez.) (In Spanish.)
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Calderón, Sila María (A brief summary of the political career of Puerto Rico's first lady governor.)
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Calle Ocho, Miami's Little Havana (A brief description of Miami's most famous street in the heart of its Cuban district.)
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Camerata Romeu (The story of Cuba's all-girl chamber music ensemble that plays even guaguancos.)
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Camilo, Michel (A summary of the career of that talented pianist.)
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Caminito (Historia de una canción of the tango written by Juan de Dios Filiberto & Gabino Coria Peñaloza.) (In Spanish.)
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Campo, Pupi (The life story of the popular Cuban song and dance man.)
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Canario (Manuel Jimenez) (The life story of Puerto Rico's legendary plena composer.)
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Cantante, El (A brief consideration of one of Héctor Lavoe's biggest hits.)
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Capó, Bobby (Important facts about his life and career plus an analysis of some of his compositions.)
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Carta de amor a Puerto Rico (A native son's love letter to his mother country. (In Spanish.)
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Casino, Conjunto (The musical accomplishments of one of Cuba's most famous conjuntos.)
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Casino de la Playa Orch. (The history of one of the best of all Cuban orchestras.)
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Charanga (What is a charanga?)
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Christmas Music of Puerto Rico (A brief discussion of holiday music.)
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Christmas Music from Latin America (A brief discussion of that genre.)
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Christmas Song Lyrics (An analysis of Christmas Song Lyrics.)
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Commercials and Jingles (A brief consideration of radio and television advertisements including some typical examples.)
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Compay Gallo, Cuidadito (Historia de una canción by Ñico Saquito.) (In Spanish.)
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Confessions of a Clavechondriac (The declarations of a Latin music addict.)
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Coro, Que cante mi (Some brief facts about the function of the coro in Latin music.
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Cortijo, Rafael (A profile of that great percussionist and band leader.)
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Cuartito, El (Historia de una canción by Mundito Medina.) (In Spanish.)
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Cuatro, El (The story of Puerto Rico's national instrument.)
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Cuba Gave Us Her Only Son (A brief treatise on the Cuban son.)
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Cugat, E-mail from (An imagined communication from beyond with the famous band leader.)
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Curanderos , Yerberos & Soneros (A comparison between medicine men, herb men and singers of popular songs.)
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Curet, Tite (Facts about the life and career of the Godfather of Salsa)
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Danza de Puerto Rico (The story of Puerto Rico's national dance.) | |
Deference to Our Departed Artists (A statement about the sad situation in which many of our Latin artists die.)
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Desvelo de amor (Historia de una canción by Rafael Hernández.) (In Spanish.)
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D'Rivera, Paquito's One World Dream (The mission to which this great musician has dedicated himself.)
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Duncan, Isadora (Tite Curet's musical homage to the legendary dancer.)
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El día que me quieras (Historia de una canción by Carlos Gardel.) (In Spanish.) | |
El Indio, Yayo (RIP) (The death notice of the Puerto Rican singer.)
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El Indio, Yayo (A profile of the singer.) | |
El que se fue (The tune written by Tito Rodríguez about a musician who suddenly quit his band.)
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En mi viejo San Juan (Historia de una canción written by Noel Estrada.) (In Spanish.)
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Engañadora, La (Historia de una canción written by Enrique Jorrín.) (In Spanish.)
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Ésas no son cubanas (Historia de una canción written by Ignacio Piñeiro.) (In Spanish.)
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Escambrón Beach Club (The story of that legendary dance club on the shores of San Juan, Puerto Rico.)
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Espérame en el cielo (Historia de una canción written by Francisco López Vidal.) (In Spanish.)
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Esperanza (Historia de una canción written by Miguel Angel Emanuelli.) (In Spanish.)
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Esquivel: Stereophonically Yours (The musical history of the innovavite Mexican pianist and band leader.)
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Estremera, Cano (The story of Puerto Rico's great sonero.)
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Facts, Fables, Folktales and Fibs (A collection of statements, beliefs and plain lies about Latin music and its artists.) | |
Fania Empire I (The story of that fabled recording firm.)
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Fania Empire II (Continuation of the above.) | |
Feliz Navidad (The story of the José Feliciano tune.)
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Fernández, Ruth (The life story of the Puerto Rico's First Lady of Song.) | |
Filomena Trinidad (A song written by Bobby Capó about one of his life's experiences.)
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Flores, Pedro (The life story of one of Puerto Rico's most prolific composers.
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Flynn, Frank Emilio (The life story of the talented, blind pianist who was one of Cuba's best exponents of Latin jazz.)
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Gardel, Carlos (The story of the Argentinean tango singer par excellence.) | |
Gardel, Carlos Adios A (Historia de una canción written by Rafael Hernández.) (In Spanish.)
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Genealogy of Bands (The story of the development of the orchestras.)
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Gloria eres tú, La (Historia de una canción by José Antonio Méndez.) (In Spanish.) | |
Gonzalez, Ruben (A summary of the musical career of that Cuban pianist.)
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Graciela a Capella (The musical career of Graciela Pérez.) | |
Guantanamera, Guajira (The story of the best known Cuban guajira.)
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Guarachas and Guaracheras, Las (The story of that genre and its best known artists.) | |
Guerra, Juan Luis: The Christian Soldier. (The story of Santo Domingo's music poet and his dedication to his faith.) | |
Guillén, Nicolás (The life story of Cuba's great developer of black poetry.)
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Güiro, The Humble (Important facts about Puerto Rico's vegetable instrument.)
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Güiro y pandereta, Con (A discussion of the instrumentation of bomba and plena.
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Habanero, The Sexteto (The story of one of Cuba's first sextetos.) | |
Hay fuego en el 23 (Historia de una canción written by Arsenio Rodríguez.) (In Spanish.)
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Hernández, Rafael (The life story of Puerto Rico's most revered composers.)
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Herrero, Aníbal (English) (The life story of a musician and aviator from Puerto Rico.)
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Hispanos, Los (The story of the four-part harmony of that group.)
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Humble Beginnings, From (The tale of the humble life from which many great Latin artists arose.)
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Humor in Caribbean Music (Latin composers frequently inject humor in their lyrics. Some examples are quoted here.)
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Innovators in Latin Music I (The achievements of: Manuel Saumell,Louis Moreau Gottschalk, Manuel G. Tavarez, Miguel Faílde, José Urfé, Juan Morel Campos, José "Pepe" Sánchez, Antonio María Romeu, Aniceto Díaz, Don Azpiazu and Mario Bauzá. | |
Innovators in Latin Music II (The achievements of: Xavier Cugat, Orestes & Israel López "Cachao" and Arsenio Rodríguez.) (In Spanish.)
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Innovators in Latin Music III (The achievements of Juscelino “Bum Bun” Oppenheimer, Manuel María Ponce, Pascual Contursi, Luis Alberti, Antonio Lauro, Dr. Julio Roque, Gabriel Oller and Miguelito Valdés.)
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It Ain't Latin Jazz, But Jazz for Latins (A brief consideration of Latinzed jazz tunes.)
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Jibaro Music (Some comments about Puerto Rico's country music.) | |
Juguete (Historia de una canción written by Bobby Capó.) (In Spanish.)
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Ladron de gallinas (Historia de una canción by Julio Cueva.) (In Spanish.) | |
Lamento borincano (The story about Rafael Hernández' most famous composition.)
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Lara, Agustín (The life story of Mexico's greatest composer.)
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Latin Band Leaders, NY's First (A treatise on the first Latin band leaders to succeed in New York City.)
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Latin Christmas Lyrics (A discussion about the themes presented in Latin Christmas songs.) 130. Latin Composers and Their Muses (What inspires Latin composers?)
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Latin Composers and Their Muses (What inspires Latin composers?)
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Latin Jazz Roots (The history of Latin jazz.) | |
Latin Music's Heavenly Concert (Remembering the departed Latin Artists.)
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Latin Music's Love Children (The story of those non-Latins who love Latin music.)
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Latin Music, What's become of (Expression of concern about the present state of Latin music.)
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Latin Woman's Stroll (Some comments about the way Latin women walk.)
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Lavoe, Hector (EL Cantante) (Comments about Héctor Lavoe's interpretation of the Rubén Blades composition.)
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Let's Do the Guaracha (An invitation to dance and to understand that genre.)
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Linda (Historia de una canción written by Pedro Flores.) (In Spanish.) | |
Llora timbero (Historia de una canción written by Arsenio Rodríguez.) (In Spanish.)
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Loco, Joe (The story of one of the founders of Latin jazz.)
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Lowly Paid Latin Musicians (A discusion of the lack of rewards given to Latin musicians.)
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Lucca, Papo (The musical career of the pianist, composer, arranger and leader of the Sonora Ponceña.)
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Machito (The life story of the talented leader of the Afro Cubans.) | |
Machito's Music Makers (A recount of the important members of the Machito Orchestra through the years.)
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Machito, Tito Puente, Tito Rodriguez: the Three Palladium Paladins (The first part of this series is dedicated to Machito)
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Machito: My Father's Salsa Was the Best (Machito's daughter remembers her father.)
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Malditos celos (Historia de una canción written by Rafael Hernández.) (In Spanish.) | |
Mama Güela (Historia de una canción written by Tito Rodríguez. (In Spanish.)
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Mama Inés (Historia de una canción written by Eliseo Grenet.) (In Spanish.)
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Mamas Don't Let Your Babies Become Soneros (The sad tale of several soneros' tragic ending.)
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Mambo, The Creators of the (The story of those who created that genre.)
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Maria la O (Historia de una canción written by Ernesto Lecuona.) (In Spanish.)
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Merengue, The Infectious (The history of the popular genre from the Dominican Republic.)
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Merry Christmas en Español (A consideration of the Christmas celebrations in Latin communities.)
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Miguel, Luis En P.R. (The story of Luis Miguel's visit to his birthplace.)
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Monchin del alma (Historia de una canción written by Rafael Hernández.) (In Spanish.)
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Monero, Jose Luis (The musical career of one of Puerto Rico's most beloved singers.)
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Morales, Noro (The life story of the great pianist, composer and band leader.)
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Moré, Beny (Highlights of the musical career of Cuba's "Sonero Mayor.")
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Moré, Beny: By and About (Comments about what has been said by and about that singer.)
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Mucura, La (Historia de una canción written by Antonio Fuentes.) (In Spanish.)
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Mujer (Historia de una canción written by Agustín Lara.) (In Spanish.)
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Muñoz, Rafael Orch. (The story of one of Puerto Rico's most popular orchestras.)
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Muñoz, Rafael Orch. vs Orquesta Siboney (The big rivalry between two of Puerto Rico's best bands.)
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Musically & Gastronomically (The reference to food in many Latin songs.)
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Musical Families (The musical talent present in many Latin families.)
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Navidad, Llegó (The story of the Banco Popular de Puerto Rico's Christmas television specials.) | |
Negritude in Latin Music (The important presence of African culture in Latin music.)
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Negro bembon (Historia de una canción written by Bobby Capó.) (In Spanish.)
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New York's Latin Landmarks (The history of some of New York's Latin landmarks.)
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New York of Thee We Sing (The story of songs praising New York City.)
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Noche de paz (Historia de una canción by an unknown translator.) (In Spanish.) | |
Nocturnal (Historia de una canción written by José Sabre Marroquín.) (In Spanish.)
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No te engañes corazón (Historia de una canción written by Rodolfo Sciamarella.) (In Spanish.)
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Nosotros (Historia de una canción written by Pedro Junco Jr.) (In Spanish.)
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Nuestro juramento (Historia de una canción written by Benito de Jesús.) (In Spanish.)
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O'Farrill, Chico (Highlights of the Smithsonian Institution's interview of one of the pioneers of Latin jazz.) | |
Ojos malvados (Historia de una canción written by Cristina Saladrigas) (In Spanish.) | |
Olga (Historia de una canción written by Pedro Flores.) (In Spanish.)
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Oquendo, Manny (The life story of the talented Latin percussionist.)
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Oye como va (Historia de una canción written by Tito Puente.) (In Spanish.)
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Pachanga, La (A descrption of that genre.) | |
Palabra Adiós, La (Historia de una canción written by Rubén Blades.) (In Spanish.) | |
Palladium Days (Remembering the legendary "Home of the Mambo.)
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Paloma, La (Historia de una canción written by Sebastián Yradier.) (In Spanish.)
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Payola, The Plague (The history of play for pay in Latin music.)
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Percussion Instruments, On (The history of Latin percussion instruments.)
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Perón vs Libertad Lamarque (The study of the love rivalry between two Latin artists.)
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Peruchín and René (The musical careers of two talented pianists.)
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Piel canela (Historia de una canción written by Bobby Capó.) (In Spanish.)
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Píntate los labios María (Historia de una canción written by Ramón Castro Herrera.) (In Spanish.)
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Plena libre (Important facts about the achievements of that popular musical ensemble.)
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Por amor al arte (The story of the poorly paid Latin artists told (In Spanish.)
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Provisa, Mi (Historia de una canción written by Rafael Hernández.) (In Spanish.)
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Puente, Tito (Palladium Paladins, the second part of this series was dedicated to him.)
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Puente al Natural (A clear profile of that great artist.)
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Puerto Rico: Musical Cornucopia (A recount of musical activityin Puerto Rico.)
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Quaint Song Titles (The story of interesting song titles.) | |
Querube (Historia de una canción written by Pedro Flores.) (In Spanish.)
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Quiereme mucho (Historia de una canción written by Gonzalo Roig.) (In Spanish.)
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Quiñones, Domingo (The musical career of that singer.)
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Ramirez, Humberto Youngman (The musical achievements of that trumpet player, band leader and arranger.) | |
Recording Industry, Pioneers in NY (The story of those who founded the first Latin recording companies in New York.)
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Rexach, Sylvia, The Sublime Inspiration (The sad life story of that great composer.)
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Rivera, Ismael (The life story of Puerto Rico's "Sonero Mayor.")
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Rodríguez, Arsenio (Important facts about the talented Cuban tres player and composer.)
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Rodríguez, Pete "El Conde" (Comments about the musical career of that popular singer.)
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Rodríguez, Tito (Palladium Paladins, the third part of this series was dedicated to him.)
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Romeu Camerata (The story of Cuba's all girl chamber music ensemble that plays even guaguancos.)
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Romeu Dynasty (The history of that famous Cuban musical family.)
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Rosario, Willie (The life story of the percussionist and band leader.)
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Rubalcaba, Gonzalo (The musical career of the Latin jazz exponent.) Rumba sin hache (A consideration of true Latin rumba.)
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¿Sabía usted? (Latin music trivia.) | |
Santa Rosa G & Tito Rodriguez (The parallels between two great singers.)
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Santos, Daniel (The popular singer's life story.)
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Sara (Historia de una canción written by Angel Mislán.) (In Spanish.)
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Shearing, George (The Latin side of the popular pianist.)
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Si me pudieras querer (Historia de una canción written by Bola de Nieve.) (In Spanish.) | |
Siempre en mi corazon (Historia de una canción written by Ernesto Lecuona.) (In Spanish.)
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Silva, Myrta (The Puerto Rican singer's life story.)
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Solamente una vez (Historia de una canción written by Agustín Lara.) (In Spanish.)
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Somos novios (Historia de una canción written by Armando Manzanero.) (In Spanish.)
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Soneros, guaracheros y salseros (Facts about several popular artists.)
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Son soneros (A definition of those who sing in that style.)
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Songs Puerto Rican Children Sing (Puerto Rican children's songs.)
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Tamalitos de Olga, Los (Historia de una canción by José A. Fajardo.) (In Spanish.) | |
Tango Words and Music (The story behind the words and music of the tango.)
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Te vi pasar (Historia de una canción written by Agustín Lara.) (In Spanish.)
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The Tango Was, The Tango is (A description of that genre.)
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Timbal, Timbal, Timbalero (Comments about percussionists.)
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Tizol, Juan (Jazz Caravan) (The life story of a pioneer in Latin jazz.)
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Tres palabras (Historia de una canción written by Osvaldo Farrés.) (In Spanish.)
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Trios, Legendary (The story of three of the most popular tríos in Latin music: Trío Vegabajeño, Trío Los Tres Ases and Trío Matamoros.)
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Trovadores, Puerto Rican (The history of Puerto Rico's traditional country singers.)
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Tú (Historia de una canción written by Eduardo Sánchez de Fuentes.) (In Spanish.)
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Tú nunca sabrás (Historia de una canción written by Miguelito Miranda.) (In Spanish.)
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Tunas, The (The history of student musical groups in Spain and America.)
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Tyner, McCoy (The Latin side of the musical career of that pianist.)
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Ultima Noche, La (Historia de una canción written by Bobby Collazo.) (In Spanish.) | |
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Valdés Is Our Family Name I (The history of a talented, Cuban musical family.) | |
Valdés Is Our Family Name II (Continuation of the above.)
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Venus (Historia de una canción written by Rafael Hernández.) (In Spanish.)
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What's Become of Our Music ? (Expression of concern about the present state of Latin music.) | |
With Strings Attached (Facts about Latin music's string instruments.)
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Williams, Bernie (The tale of this talented baseball player and musician.) | |
Wood Carvers, Puerto Rico's (The history of wood carving in Puerto Rico.)
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Yaucano, Villancico (Historia de una canción written by Amaury Veray. (In Spanish.) | |