Salsa After Dark

Saturday, 19 May 2012

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Welcome to Salsa After Dark

You've found the web's premier place to get information on Hawaii's Latin scene. Salsa After Dark is brought to you by The Salsa Syndicate® The Salsa Syndicate is comprised of DJ Ray Cruz of Hawaii Public Radio's Sabor Tropical and DJ Rod "El Moreno De La Salsa" Hawaii's premier Salsa DJs. The purpose of this website is to provide you with information as it relates to the Hawaii Salsa Scene.

We want to make this a resource for people who want to learn about the music. You'll see reviews, recommendations and places to purchase the music. You'll also see the top lists of music we're playing at the clubs and on the radio.

We also want to be the voice for the lesser knowns. The voice for the independent labels and musicians putting out fantastic music that otherwise may never get heard. Enjoy and.... "Que Viva La Salsa"!

Roots of Salsa - Top 100 Salsa CDs of All Time

From an article first published by Primera Hora a newspaper in Puerto Rico that features a series of exposes on the "History of Salsa" here is a listing of their Top 100 Salsa CD's of all time. The list was compiled by writers, musicians and musicologists. Here for your enjoyment is their Top 100!

1. Tito Puente – Para Los Rumberos

2. Tito Puente – Dancemania

3. Tito Puente – Cuando Suenan Los Tambores

4. Machito – Carambola

5. Machito feat. Lalo Rodriguez – Fireworks

6. Tito Rodriguez – El Doctor

7. Joe Cuba Sextette – Comin’ At You

8. Charlie Palmieri – Heavyweight & Electro Duro

9. Cortijo y Su Combo – Bueno…Y Que?

10. Ismael Rivera – Eclipse Total