News & Updates — Salsa

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...

Join us at Sevenstrong for Discoteca Latina! A night for dancers and lovers of Latin music, Thursday Feb 23. Very excited to have special guest DJ Rob Suave coming from Boston to throw down hard for the salser@s! Joining Peace & Rhythm DJs, Bongohead and Studebaker Hawk spinning the finest in old-school, classic and hard salsa, cumbia, merengue, timba, cha cha, boogaloo, and more, to keep the rhythms alive on the dance floor. Free entry, full bar, join the party! 10pm-1am Sevenstrong, 7 Strong Ave, Northampton MA 01060

Peace & Rhythm's Studebaker Hawk is back to make you move at Northampton's newest spot to get down, Sevenstrong! This Saturday, Feb 18, 10pm-2am. Disco, funk, boogie, and killer jams from around the world! FREE admission, records start spinning at 10PM! Sevenstrong 7 Strong Ave Northampton MA 01060

This Saturday! Part of DJ Bongohead's Ontario swing. Shows at Yaucca's Lounge in Toronto on Friday, this event at Lula Lounge on Saturday afternoon, Danse Avec Moi Studio in Milton on Sat and a private party on Sunday. An action-packed salsa weekend in the Northern land!