In this segment of Latin Roots from World Cafe, Grammy-winning Latin music producer Aaron Levinson and host David Dye ourney through the world of merengue music, starting with its roots in the ...
When considering the Caribbean’s greatest dance bands, Cuba’s Los Van Van and Puerto Rico’s El Gran Combo are usually the first groups Latin music fans think of. But a table at that VIP section should ...
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) – Pavel, Ivonne, and their daughter, Eliana, joined us in the studio to celebrate Dominican Independence Day! They prepared Dominican Frituras, a popular Dominican street food ...
Merengue and bachata may be battling it out for the affections of Dominicans and other tropical music fans, but Héctor (El Torito) Acosta believes there’s enough love to go around. “Both rhythms are ...
It's been a year since Manuel Turizo's hit single "La Bachata" went viral, and the Colombian singer hasn't slowed down since. This March, he released his highly anticipated third studio album, "2000." ...
Imagine ice cream that doesn't melt. Meet the meringue's bold Ecuadorean cousin, the espumilla. Espumillas boast a magical quality in Latin bakeries. Crisp and dry outside, almost marshmallow-like ...