Canto Tropical 

SAT, 8-10 PM

HOST: Hector Resendez

EMAIL: hector@westsiderc.org This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it ; for submitting calendar items: cantotropicalcalendar@yahoo.com This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it  

OFFICIAL WEBSITE: friends at www.habanapromtions.com, www.dimelorecords.com, fiestalegreproductions.com; www.harborrecords.com; www.solosabor.com; www.jibaros.net & www.jibaros.com ; www.salsarican.com & our official website at www.cantotropical.net  

DESCRIPTION: "Canto Tropical" is a trilingual fast-paced music show focusing on Salsa, Mambo,  Afro-Cuban, & Latin jazz from throughout the world. Exciting new selections each week, insightful interviews with local and visiting artists, and CD/ticket & other weekly give-aways.

TAPES / TRANSCRIPTS / PLAYLISTS: Playlists of the program are available at  www.kpfk.org

BIO AND OTHER INFO: One of the original bilingual pioneers of public radio at the "Alma del Barrio" show, KXLU, '73-'84, Hector "La Voz" Resendez delivers an entertaining, yet informative show of the Afro-Cuban and Salsa musical genre. Added to the mix are ticket-give-aways, exciting interviews, and a hot dose of "Canto Tropical's" eclectic Salsa! Now into its 19th year, the program is heard by salseros of all ages and races! Hector & Kathy "La Rumbera" Diaz, along with Armando "El Caballero Salsero" Nila, take great pride in bringing diversity to each of the weekend shows. The program has received accolades from numerous civic and community organizations for its volunteer endeavors. Hector & Kathy have writtien for Billboard Magazine, CASHBOX, Hispanic, and various community newspapers.