News & Updates — boogaloo

We're excited to announce a new 7" coming next month by the NYC Latin-funk-soul-boogaloo outfit Fulaso. With hefty brass and raucous rhythms rooted in Puerto Rico, Cuba, and Colombia, the bilingual, multicultural 10-piece band Fulaso knows how to keep the dance floor jumping with its signature brand of FUnky LAtin SOul!. These folks are unstoppable with the magnetic energy of one of the most captivating frontwomen on the mic, the soulful songstress Erica Ramos. Fulaso’s music and vibe emanate New York City, anchored in the classic boogaloo and Latin soul of El Barrio in the ’60s and ’70s, infused with...

One of the most important Jamaican musical figures was the keyboardist/composer Jackie Mittoo. He was a child prodigy who learned piano at four years old, was leading popular club bands recording sessions for Studio One as a teenager. He became the label's Musical Director and was a founding member of The Skatalites, along with Tommy McCook (who shares a date of birth today). Very much influenced by soul music (such as Booker T & the MG's), he not only held down key roles in The Soul Vendors, Sound Dimension and The Soul Brothers, but he also made some funky records...

Discoteca Latina is back! Join us at Sevenstrong for Discoteca Latina! A night for dancers and lovers of Latin music. This coming Thursday, March 9, 10pm. Rob Suave (Boston, MA's #1 salsa DJ) joins Peace & Rhythm DJs Bongohead and Studebaker Hawk, spinning the finest in old-school, classic and hard salsa, cumbia, bachata, merengue, timba, cha cha, boogaloo and more keeping the rhythms alive on the dance floor. Free entry, full bar, join the party! Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1763038127358188/ http://www.sevenstrongavenue.com/

One of the key figures in bridging the Afro-Cuban/mambo worlds with pop & soul, Willie Bobo was a major player long before he made records under his own name. He played congas, timbales, drum kit and was a charming singer and born performer. His '50s success with the likes of George Shearing, Tito Puente and Cal Tjader led to visibility for his own groups in the '60s. Those bands often featured electric guitar instead of piano, a sound that could range from bang-heavy descargas to sweet schmaltz, ultimately creating the template for boogaloo and Latin jazz to come. William Correa grew...

Happy birthday to Louie Ramirez, one of the great figures in salsa as a producer, arranger, vibraphone player, percussionist, composer and mentor to many. He's been called "the Quincy Jones of salsa" for the diversity of his work and because he worked with many of the biggest names in salsa including Johnny Pacheco, Charlie Palmieri, Joe Cuba, Tito Rodriguez, Willie Colón, Jimmy Sabater, Hector Lavoe, Fania All Stars,Tipica 73, Sonora Ponceña, Ray Barretto, Sabu Martinez, Ralfi Pagan and many more. If rare grooves of funky salsa and boogaloo is what you want then surely you'll find him working on deep...