Latin Music Round-up for NovemberA line-up of great live music and dance parties to keep you dancing all month.

The release of Giovanni Hidalgo's new album in tribute to Tito Puente also came with an announcement of a tour. It's in honor of Puente's 100th birthday on April 20. Hidalgo had a close bond with ...

New Jersey is hosting a variety of celebrations in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month across the state. Here are a few to check out: Thursday, Sept. 18, 6 p.m. Wharton Public Library, 15 S. Main St.

Springfield is one of 32 returning grantees. The free music series has drawn acts like Jim Lauderdale and Tito Puente Jr. in the past. The series has called the Y Block, just north of the Governor's ...

The Times spoke with De los Reyes’ son Daniel, who shared his father’s last words to him: “Always play your best.” Walfredo de los Reyes Sr., the internationally lauded Cuban percussionist who had a ...

Eddie Palmieri, the Grammy-winning Nuyorican pianist, bandleader and composer who helped innovate Afro-Caribbean music in the States and transform the New York salsa scene, died on Wednesday. He was ...

He roped salsa into conversation with jazz, rock, funk and even modern classical music. “A new world music,” one critic said, “is being born.” Eddie Palmieri in performance in the early 1960s. From ...

Eddie Palmieri, the avant-garde musician who was one of the most innovative artists of rumba and Latin jazz, has died. He was 88. Fania Records announced Palmieri’s death Wednesday evening. Palmieri’s ...

Eddie Palmieri, the avant-garde musician who was one of the most innovative artists of rumba and Latin jazz, has died. He was 88. Fania Records announced Palmieri’s death Wednesday evening. Palmieri’s ...

Tito Puente, Jr. is a bandleader, percussionist, songwriter and producer who comes from Latin music royalty. His father, Tito Puente, is known as "El Rey de los Timbales" and "The King of Latin Music.

The Fort Myers Film Festival celebrates its 15th anniversary from May 14-18. Country band Shenandoah performs at Caloosa Sound Amphitheater on May 11. Tito Puente Jr. plays at Cape Cabaret on May 10.