Sheila E. delivers pure salsa energy in ‘Bailar Deluxe’

Sheila E. talks to us about her latest musical project, Bailar Deluxe

Sheila E., the undisputed queen of percussion, continues to make history with her acclaimed album Bailar, a project that takes salsa to new heights. Raised in a musical family in California’s Bay Area, her artistry was […]

María Conchita Alonso’s hit ‘Acaríciame’ gets a Salsa revival with Sonora Santanera

María Conchita Alonso reacts during a press conference at Arena Ciudad de Mexico on October 2, 2021 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Adrián Monroy/Medios y Media/Getty Images)

María Conchita Alonso isn’t here to play it safe. The legendary Cuban-Venezuelan artist who gave us steamy ’80s anthems and bold performances across stage and screen is officially back, and this time, she’s riding a […]

Fania Records put salsa on the map. Can it evolve?

A man in dark glasses rests his face against his ringed hand.

There was a time when Fania Records was the most transcendent label in Latin music — hailed as the Motown of salsa. From its apocalyptic rise in late ’60s New York to its triumphant empire […]