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A native of Arecibo in Puerto Rico, Luisito Carrión has been singing since age 13. He began his career as a salsa artist with Orquesta Kafe, Orquesta La Nativa and Grupo Concepto Latino.

In his early performances he sung along withCelia Cruz, Adalberto Santiago and Santitos Colon. Later he played in Salsa Fever together with Julio Gunda Mercéd where he had various hits like “Renta de Amor” y “Señores ahí va Julián”. He later joined the Bobby Valentín Orchestra where he sung the hits “El Agua”, “El Señor de las señoras”, “Ramos de flores”, “El Gigolo”, “Tributo de Cali”, y “Como lo hago yo”. In his evolutionary process Luisito joined the Don Perignon Orchestra where he sung “La Fuga” and later joined la Sonora Ponceña where he came out with the songs “Yaré” and “A Comer Lechón”.

In 1997 he recorded with y Su Apollo Sound in the production “Mi música 1997”. In the late 90’s Carrión starts his career as a soloist for MP Records together with Julio Gunda Mercéd and Rafael Bodo Torres where he comes with hits like: Sin tu amor, “La chica mas popular”, “Nadie como tu”, “Porque”, “Amiga Mia”, “Muriendo”, “Como ave sin rumbo” y “"Para ser Real”. Today, Luisito Carrión is regarded as one of Puerto Rico’s top soneros.

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🎙️ Welcome to another exhilarating episode of the Mambo in the City Salsa Podcast! Get ready to journey back in time with me as we flip through the golden pages of the Copacabana and dive into the enchanting world of salsa. This time, our spotlight is on none other than the Fania Legend himself – Pete El Conde Rodriguez!

🕰️ Join me on a nostalgic ride as I recount the unforgettable moment of meeting Pete El Conde in the south Bronx back in 1995. Picture the energy, the rhythm, and the magic that unfolded as I connected with the salsa royalty in the heart of it all later having an opportunity meet some incredible musicians and later, dare to play a song or 2 in his band!

🔥 Expect stories that will transport you to a time when the salsa scene was at its peak, and the Copacabana 57th street was the epicenter of it all. Get ready for a salsa-infused adventure that will have you tapping your feet and yearning for the golden days of this iconic era!

Tune in and let the Mambo in the City Salsa Podcast whisk you away to a world where the rhythm is infectious, the memories are unforgettable, and the Icons of salsa live forever! 🌟💃🎶

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Eric Velez is one of the most respected Latino percussionists of his generation. He is of Puerto Rican descent, and was born and raised in the Bronx, New York. Eric learned to play congas, bongos, and timbales at the young age of three with the assistance of his brother. His first musical performance was with Grupo Fascinacion at the age of fifteen. At the age of seventeen, Eric played with Eddie Palmieri and in 1993 made his first recording with Marc Anthony for the movie soundtrack “Carlito’s Way.” In 1996, Eric continued to record under RMM Records with producer Isidro Infante. Eric also traveled with the RMM Band, featuring Tito Puente. In 1997, Eric joined Marc Anthony’s band and later that year performed for President Clinton’s 1997 Inaugural Ceremony. A year later, Eric recorded with Celia Cruz. In 1999, Eric joined D.L.G. and also recorded with various artists under record producer Sergio George.

Between 2000 and 2004, Eric performed with Marc Anthony on two tours, several TV shows, including Jay Leno, as well as the HBO Special: Marc Anthony the Concert. In 2005, Eric joined the “Juntos en Concierto Tour” featuring Marc Anthony. Later that year, Eric and his brother, Joe Juicy Jusino recorded a Salsa CD titled, “Juicy and Eric – Huracan.” In 2006, Eric went on another “Juntos en Concierto Tour 2” featuring Marc Anthony. In October, Eric recorded with Marc Anthony for “Marc Anthony in Tenerife.” In 2007, Eric continued to play with Marc Anthony and also began playing percussion with Jennifer Lopez and appeared on American Idol and David Letterman. The following year, Drum! Magazine named Eric “Runner-up for Percussion Rising Star.”

In 2009, Toca Percussion launched the Eric Velez Signature Series Congas and Bongos. In October, Eric returned to the White House and performed with Marc Anthony for the “Fiesta Latina” performance. Eric has received many renowned distinctions, including another award by Drum! Magazine in 2009. He was named “Live Percussionist of the Year,” “Runner-up Percussionist of the Year,” “Runner-up Latin Percussionist of the Year,” and “Runner-up Percussion Product of the Year.” In 2010, Eric’s influence was significantly recognized once again when he was awarded Drum! Magazine’s “Runner-up Live Performer of the Year” and “Runner-up Latin Percussionist of the Year.” In May 2011, Eric performed with Marc Anthony during the season finale of American Idol. Once again, his accomplishments were recognized when Eric received the award for “Runner-up Latin Percussionist of the Year” by Drum! Magazine.

In 2012, Eric performed with Marc Anthony during the finale of Q’Viva: The Chosen. In June, Eric played for President Obama at the “Latinos for Obama Fundraiser” at the Jackie Gleason Theater. That same year, Eric received an award by Drum! Magazine as “Runner-up Latin Percussionist of the Year.” Eric toured this summer with the “GIGANT3S Tour” featuring Marc Anthony. He will be ending the year in Latin America with the “GIGANT2S Tour” featuring Marc Anthony. Eric is currently on Tour w/ Marc Anthony!
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The stories of Salsa Continue..
In this episode of Mambo in the City Salsa Podcast: El Cantante Frankie Morales stops bye to shares stories of Joe Bataan, growing up around Ismael Miranda, Pete El Conde Rodriguez and the Club Corso, where he began singing coro for "El Cantante de Los Cantantes" Hector Lavoe! Frankie talks about growing up in El Barrio in New York City, working w/ Conjunto Clássico, travels with Ismael Rivera and Eddie Montalvo, Recording with Jimmy Sabater, Tito Allen! Frankie also talks about being hired by "The King" Tito Puente life on the road w/ Tito Puente, recordings and being the last singer for the King of Latin Music.
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Learning from Salsa's legends such as Joe Bataan and Hector Lavoe, Frankie was primed to step it up when the greats like Celia Cruz, Ismael Rivera, Ismael Miranda, Pellin Rodriguez and Cheo Feliciano, among others, came knocking.

Starting on the streets of "El Barrio", New York City's Spanish Quarter, Frankie has come a long way, and to this day, continues to grow. His first recording "Sabor Del Barrio" led the way to a ten year association with Bad Street Boys. With an inherent desire to return to his roots, and with a firm work ethic rooted in the philosophy that "growth comes to a Salsero through ‘work, work and more work' Frankie parted ways and started focusing on the Salsa genre once again. Proving that it was the right choice for him, Frankie was ready when the Lebron Brothers invited him to sit in and record with them.

The recording was so impressive, that Caiman Records then produced two albums featuring none other than Frankie Morales as a solo artist, entitled "Frankie Morales: En Su Punto" and "Standing Out". These two albums exposed Frankie to greater audiences and enhanced both his experience and reputation resulting in what he thought to be a dream when he was invited as an independent vocalist to join the great legends of "The Fania All-Stars."

Continuing to grow his experience, and after singing back-up for Tito Nieves, the late visionary, Ralph Mercado recommended Frankie to Ernest "Tito" Puente, who was in search of a lead vocalist. Traveling the world with Master Puente, "El Rey Del Timbal," was definitely one of the highlights of Frankie's career and famed him as a Grammy Award winner with the recordings of "Tito Puente Mambo Birdland" and "Masterpiece", Puente's final album and collaboration with "The Great" Eddie Palmieri. Still today, even after "El Rey's" passing, Frankie holds the position of Lead Vocalist with the Tito Puente Orchestra.

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