Project i941

Tonight’s program features: News Headlines From the Americas, a commentary on the Cuban Five by Saul Landau, Venezuela: Facts and Spin with Daniel del Solar ( part 2); and Julieta Kusnir speaks with Pamela Palitz of Environment California about the use of toxic chemicals used in local nail shops. We’ll also hear Tierra y Libertad with Marcelino Echeverria focusing on Cuban Gardens and Peak OIL; Alice Olstein tells about what’s going on in closing the school of the Americas; and Carlos Disdier speaks about the Puerto Rican music group Hiljos de La Palma and brings us their exciting mix of Puerto rican folk -fusion. so listen and enjoy.

Produced by Vanessa Bohm, Julieta Kusnir, Clay Leandr, Emiliano Echeverria, “Mr.Chuch” Ventura Longoria and Nina Serrano.

Live on the air – Tuesdays 7 pm PST:
KPFA 94.1 FM – San Francisco Bay/Northern California
KPFB 89.3 FM – Berkeley
KFCF 88.1 FM – Fresno
Live on the web: www.kpfa.org

Audio Archive (available after live broadcast)

Listen NOW:
La Raza Chronicles – Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Mp3 Playback (iTunes, WinAmp, Windows Media):
La Raza Chronicles– Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Hear previous broadcasts:
http://www.LaRazaChronicles.org

More info:
http://www.kpfa.org/archive/show/37

August 30th: Radio Cuba Canta celebrates the Birthday of the “Father of Salsa”, Timba, y el Son Montuno, El Ciego Maravilloso“, Arsenio Rodríguez!

Broadcast veteran and Cuban music historian Emiliano Echeverria presents gems from his rare and vintage collection of Arsenio’s recordings throughout his career from Cuba to the United States.

Produced and hosted by Emiliano Echeverria
Associate producer & broadcast operator: Clay Leander – aka “CTone“
Community Calendar produced by Ron Flores

Audio Archive

Listen:   Radio Cuba Canta – Saturday, December 26, 2009

Mp3 Playback (iTunes, WinAmp, Windows Media):
Radio Cuba Canta– Saturday, December 26, 2009

Original Broadcast:  Saturday – December 26, 2009
KPFA 94.1 FM – in Northern California
KPFB 89.3 FM – Berkeley
KFCF 88.1 FM – Fresno

KPFA FM live on the web at: www.kpfa.org

More program info:
http://kpfa.org/archives/index.php?arch=14315

Tonight’s edition of Radio Cuba Canta will start with a mix of great conjuntos, followed by the Community Music Calendar at 9:30pm of upcoming events around the SF Bay.

At the second hour of the program will include a tribute to the great Cuban “Jazz Bands“, including music from Los Hermanos Castro, Benny More y su Orquesta Gigante, Julio Cueva, Casino de la Playa, Orquesta Riverside, y mas! The last half hour of the program will conclude with a mix of contemporary Cuban music from today.

Heard on KPFA FM in the SF Bay Area and on the Web at www.kpfa.org.

Produced and hosted by Emiliano Echeverria
Associate producer & broadcast operator: Clay “C-Tone” Leander
Community Calendar produced by Ron Flores

Live Broadcast: Saturday – August 28, 2010
9 pm PST – San Francisco Bay Area
12 midnight EST – NY/Miami/San Juan PR/ y la Habana, Cuba
KPFA 94.1 FM – in Northern California
KPFB 89.3 FM – Berkeley
KFCF 88.1 FM – Fresno

Audio Archive (available after live broadcast)

Listen:
Radio Cuba Canta– Saturday, August 28, 2010

Mp3 Playback (iTunes, WinAmp, Windows Media):
Radio Cuba Canta– Saturday, August 28, 2010

KPFA FM live on the web at:
www.kpfa.org

more program info:
http://www.kpfa.org/archive/show/48247

Radio Cuba Canta broadcasts monthly on KPFA-FM during Con Sabor, a weekly program featuring the best in Salsa, Latin Jazz and Afro-Caribbean music hosted by executive producer Luis Medina.

Tonight’s edition of Radio Cuba Canta will start with a mix of great conjuntos, followed by the Community Music Calendar at 9:30pm of upcoming events around the SF Bay.

At the second hour of the program will include a tribute to the great Cuban “Jazz Bands“, including music from Los Hermanos Castro, Benny More y su Orquesta Gigante, Julio Cueva, Casino de la Playa, Orquesta Riverside, y mas! The last half hour of the program will conclude with a mix of contemporary Cuban music from today.

Heard on KPFA FM in the SF Bay Area and on the Web at www.kpfa.org.

Produced and hosted by Emiliano Echeverria
Associate producer & broadcast operator: Clay “C-Tone” Leander
Community Calendar produced by Ron Flores

Listen:   Radio Cuba Canta – Saturday – August 28, 2010

Mp3 Playback (iTunes, WinAmp, Windows Media):
Radio Cuba Canta– Saturday – August 28, 2010

Original Broadcast:  Saturday – August 28, 2010
KPFA 94.1 FM – in Northern California
KPFB 89.3 FM – Berkeley
KFCF 88.1 FM – Fresno

KPFA FM live on the web at: www.kpfa.org

more program info:
http://www.kpfa.org/archive/show/48247

Radio Cuba Canta broadcasts monthly on KPFA-FM during Con Sabor, a weekly program featuring the best in Salsa, Latin Jazz and Afro-Caribbean music hosted by executive producer Luis Medina.

Join  Emiliano Echeverria on Saturday August 28 for his next broadcast of Radio Cuba Canta on KPFA FM, bringing you the BEST Cuban Music that you can’t get enough of!

Nex Broadcast: Saturday – August 28, 2010
9 pm PST – San Francisco Bay Area
12 midnight EST – NY/Miami/San Juan PR/ y la Habana, Cuba
KPFA 94.1 FM – in Northern California

KPFA live on the web at: www.kpfa.org

From The Radio Cuba Canta Archives:

On August 24th, Radio Cuba Canta commemorates the Birthday of “El Barbaro del Ritmo”, Benny Moré!.   Listen! [link]

Broadcast veteran and Cuban music historian Emiliano Echeverria presents his rare and vintage collection of Benny Moré, from his earliest recordings with the Conjunto Matamoros in 1945 to his final recording made in his home a few weeks before his death in 1963.

We feature Benny with popular orchestras of the late 40s and early 50s in Mexico and Cuba, including Rafael de Paz, Mariano Mercerón, Conjunto Humberto Cane, Ernesto Duarte, and, of course, Damaso Perez Prado. Hear Benny’s Banda Gigante in both studio and live settings, as well as seldom heard recordings from early in Benny Moré’s career.

Produced and hosted by Emiliano Echeverria
Associate producer & broadcast operator: Clay “C-Tone” Leander
Community Calendar produced by Ron Flores

Original Broadcast:
Saturday August 29, 2009 – 9pm Pacific
    (12 Midnight Eastern)
KPFA 94.1 FM – San Francisco Bay & Northern California –
KPFB 89.3 FM – Berkeley
KFCF 88.1 FM – Fresno
Live on the web at: www.kpfa.org

Listen NOW:
Radio Cuba Canta– Saturday, – August 29, 2009

Mp3 Playback:
(iTunes/ WinAmp/ Windows Media)
Radio Cuba Canta – Saturday, – August 29, 2009

More program info:
http://kpfa.org/archives/index.php?arch=14315

Today’s program features News Headlines from the Americas, a commentary by Daniel del Solar on lies and truths about Venezuela, a discussion with Eva Martinez and Estella de la Cruz on the 40th anniversary of the bilingual newspaper El Tecolote, and the latest “oldie” from the newly released soundtrack CD for the film, “La MISSION“. Latin music historian Emiliano Echeverria of Radio Cuba Canta takes us through a journey of El Danzon in Mexico. We also offer a ticket Giveaway to the movies, and a calendar of upcoming events. Listen and enjoy!

Web references:

El Tecolote : 40 Years en la Misión
www.eltecolote.org

Venezuela: The Spin vs. The Truth
www.southoftheborderdoc.com/spin-vs-the-truth

Venezuela – News, Views and Analysis
www.venezuelaanalysis.com

Produced by Vanessa Bohm, Julieta Kusnir, Clay Leandr, Emiliano Echeverria, “Mr.Chuch” Ventura Longoria and Nina Serrano.

Live on the air – Tuesdays 7 pm PST:
KPFA 94.1 FM – San Francisco Bay/Northern California
KPFB 89.3 FM – Berkeley
KFCF 88.1 FM – Fresno
Live on the web: www.kpfa.org

Audio Archive (available after live broadcast)

Listen NOW:
La Raza Chronicles – Tuesday, August 24, 2010

Mp3 Playback (iTunes, WinAmp, Windows Media):
La Raza Chronicles– Tuesday, August 24, 2010

Hear previous broadcasts:
http://www.LaRazaChronicles.org

More info:
http://www.kpfa.org/archive/show/37

Join Emiliano Echeverria on Saturday August 28 for his next broadcast of Radio Cuba Canta on KPFA FM, bringing you the BEST Cuban Music that you can’t get enough of!

Next Broadcast: Saturday – August 28, 2010
9 pm PST – San Francisco Bay Area
12 midnight EST – NY/Miami/San Juan PR/ y la Habana, Cuba
KPFA 94.1 FM – in Northern California
KPFA live on the web at: www.kpfa.org
 

From The Radio Cuba Canta Archives:

On August 24th, Radio Cuba Canta commemorates the Birthday of “El Barbaro del Ritmo”, Benny Moré!.   Listen! [link]

Broadcast veteran and Cuban music historian Emiliano Echeverria presents his rare and vintage collection of Benny Moré, from his earliest recordings with the Conjunto Matamoros in 1945 to his final recording made in his home a few weeks before his death in 1963.

We feature Benny with popular orchestras of the late 40s and early 50s in Mexico and Cuba, including Rafael de Paz, Mariano Mercerón, Conjunto Humberto Cane, Ernesto Duarte, and, of course, Damaso Perez Prado. Hear Benny’s Banda Gigante in both studio and live settings, as well as seldom heard recordings from early in Benny Moré’s career.

Produced and hosted by Emiliano Echeverria
Associate producer & broadcast operator: Clay “C-Tone” Leander
Community Calendar produced by Ron Flores

Original Broadcast:
Saturday August 29, 2009 – 9pm Pacific
    (12 Midnight Eastern)
KPFA 94.1 FM – San Francisco Bay & Northern California –
KPFB 89.3 FM – Berkeley
KFCF 88.1 FM – Fresno
Live on the web at: www.kpfa.org

Listen NOW:
Radio Cuba Canta– Saturday, – August 29, 2009

Mp3 Playback:
(iTunes/ WinAmp/ Windows Media)
Radio Cuba Canta – Saturday, – August 29, 2009

More program info:
http://kpfa.org/archives/index.php?arch=14315

Miss a broadcast? or want to catch a segment again? Check out our archives! LISTEN to recent broadcasts of La Raza Chronicles:
 

La Raza Chronicles – Tuesday, August 17, 2010
A conversation with Beatriz Herrera on Domestic Workers organizing; a commentary by Marcelino Echeverria on the Gulf oil spill and seafood safety; the music of Francisco Herrera from the Benjamin Bratt movie, “La Mission”; a eulogy to Marilyn Buck by Mumia.

Listen NOW: La Raza Chronicles – Tuesday, August 17, 2010

Mp3 Playback (iTunes, WinAmp, Windows Media):
La Raza Chronicles– Tuesday, August 17, 2010

La Raza Chronicles – Tuesday, August 10, 2010
A commentary on Cuban-American relations by Saul Landau; an interview with Francisco Herrera on the violence in Mexico; Candelario Vazquez and Mayra Aguilar on Net Neutrality, a stroll through the Streets of Aztlan and the long-awaited Bay Area concert of Cuban group, Orquesta Aragon.

Listen NOW: La Raza Chronicles – Tuesday, August 10, 2010

Mp3 Playback (iTunes, WinAmp, Windows Media):
La Raza Chronicles– Tuesday, August 10, 2010

La Raza Chronicles – Tuesday, August 03, 2010
A report on SB 1070’s racial profiling, a mini documentary on Lolita Lebron, Puerto Rican Independence leader and guest, musician Francisco Herrera and his music, as well as guest, comedian Bill Santiago.

Listen NOW: La Raza Chronicles – Tuesday, August 03, 2010

Mp3 Playback (iTunes, WinAmp, Windows Media):
La Raza Chronicles– Tuesday, August 03, 2010

La Raza Chronicles – Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Featuring: a report on the illegal information leak in Utah aimed at immigrants, a public affairs commentary by musician John Santos on the trial for the killing of Oscar Grant; an interview with Camilo Landau on the music of Carne Cruda; the word on the Streets of Aztlan with guest, American Indian movement leader Tony Gonzalez.

Listen NOW: La Raza Chronicles – Tuesday, July 20, 2010

Mp3 Playback (iTunes, WinAmp, Windows Media):
La Raza Chronicles– Tuesday, July 20, 2010

La Raza Chronicles – Tuesday, July 13, 2010
A report from Puerto Rico with Human Rights activist Hiram Lozada, health reform with Elizabeth Barajas-Román the Director of Policy at National Latina Institute for Reproductive Health. Journalist and political prisoner, and a sneak preview review of Oliver Stone’s new movie: “South of the Border.”

Listen NOW: La Raza Chronicles – Tuesday, July 13, 2010

Mp3 Playback (iTunes, WinAmp, Windows Media):
La Raza Chronicles– Tuesday, July 13, 2010

La Raza Chronicles – Tuesday, July 6, 2010
A special report on the SOA Watch Encuentro of Peoples with Theresa Cameranesi of SOA Watch and John Lindsay-Poland of the Fellowship Of Reconciliation. Professor Roberto Rodriguez of Arizona joins us to give a first hand account of the battle on the ground for ethnic studies and against racial profiling.

Listen NOW: La Raza Chronicles – Tuesday, July 6, 2010

Mp3 Playback (iTunes, WinAmp, Windows Media):
La Raza Chronicles– Tuesday, July 6, 2010

La Raza Chronicles – Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Mexican Futbol Reporter Aline Arnot live from the World Cup in South Africa; News Headlines from the Americas; a report on Honduras a year after the coup with songs by Honduran Nueva Trova singer, Karla Lara; the word on the Streets of Aztlan.

Listen NOW: La Raza Chronicles – Tuesday, June 29, 2010

Mp3 Playback (iTunes, WinAmp, Windows Media):
La Raza Chronicles– Tuesday, June 29, 2010

Produced by Vanessa Bohm, Carmen Andrea Rivera, Emiliano Echeverria, Julieta Kusnir, Mr. Chuch Longoria, Clay “CTone” Leander and Nina Serrano

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More program info:
http://www.kpfa.org/archive/show/37

LISTEN to previous broadcasts & specials of Radio Cuba Canta with Cuban music historian
Emiliano Echeverria from his collection of rare and vintage Cuban music recordings:

Broadcast Tribute to Francisco Aguabella
Listen NOW:   Radio Cuba Canta – Saturday, June 26, 2010

Mp3 Playback (iTunes, WinAmp, Windows Media):
Radio Cuba Canta – Saturday, June 26, 2010

Broadcast Tribute to Graciela Perez: 1915-2010
Listen NOW:   Radio Cuba Canta – Saturday, April 24, 2010

Mp3 Playback (iTunes, WinAmp, Windows Media):
Radio Cuba Canta – Saturday, April 24, 2010

90th Birthday Tribute to Benny Moré
Listen NOW:   Radio Cuba Canta – Saturday, August 29, 2009

Mp3 Playback (iTunes, WinAmp, Windows Media):
Radio Cuba Canta – Saturday, August 29, 2009

Mujeres de la musica cubana / Women of Cuban Music
Listen NOW:   Radio Cuba Canta – Saturday, March 28, 2009

Mp3 Playback (iTunes, WinAmp, Windows Media):
Radio Cuba Canta – Saturday, March 28, 2009

Tribute to Ricardo Abreu – aka Papin of Los Papines
Listen NOW:   Radio Cuba Canta – Saturday, May 30, 2009

Mp3 Playback (iTunes, WinAmp, Windows Media):
Radio Cuba Canta – Saturday, May 30, 2009

Tributo a Joe Cuba and ‘Cachaito’ Lopez
Listen NOW:   Radio Cuba Canta – Saturday, February 28, 2009

Mp3 Playback (iTunes, WinAmp, Windows Media):
Radio Cuba Canta – Saturday, February 28, 2009

Produced and hosted by Emiliano Echeverria
Associate producer & broadcast operator: Clay “C’Ton” Leander
Community Calendar produced by Ron Flores

Radio Cuba Canta broadcasts LIVE on last Saturday each month:
  9 pm PST – San Francisco Bay Area
12 midnight EST – NY/Miami/San Juan PR/ y la Habana, Cuba
KPFA 94.1 FM – in Northern California
KPFB 89.3 FM – Berkeley
KFCF 88.1 FM – Fresno

KPFA FM live on the web at:
www.kpfa.org

Luis Medina of KPFA FM’s Con Sabor presents an exclusive interview with David Calzado, bandleader of Charanga Habanera regarding their musical journey from Cuba to the world; and of their new US tour including the upcoming live performance in San Francisco.

The program will feature music from Charanga Habanera, along with other great new releases, as well as a Ticket Giveaway to Charanga Habanera, and other performances.

‘Con Sabor’ broadcasts Saturday 9pm Pacific in the San Francisco Bay and Northern California (12 midnight Eastern). For more information about the upcoming program and others, visit: www.kpfa.org

Con Sabor is produced and hosted by Luis Medina

Live Broadcast:
Saturday December 19, 2009 – 9pm Pacific
    (12 Midnight Eastern)
KPFA 94.1 FM – San Francisco Bay & Northern California –
KPFB 89.3 FM – Berkeley
KFCF 88.1 FM – Fresno

Listen NOW:
Con Sabor – December 19, 2009

Mp3 Playback:
(iTunes/ WinAmp/ Windows Media)
Con Sabor – Saturday, December 19, 2009

Articles and videos featuring Charanga Habanera and their U.S. tour:

CNN: “Cuba Music Exchange“:
Feature segment on Charanga Habanera 2009 US Tour:
CNN.com/video/

Clip of Charanga Habanera from the feature film “Popular!”
More info: www.popular-documentary.com
(Courtesy of Jennifer Paz, Producer)