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Two Important Documentaries You Need to See, If You Care About the Future of Salsa Two important documentaries you need to see, if you care about the future of Salsa Most of you know that I’m very passionate about Salsa and keeping it alive. I’m constantly seeking to educate myself about the history, legends, masters and its current state, to the best of my ability, within the time constraints that my busy life afford me, at this point in time. As I didn’t have any gigs last weekend, I took advantage of a very cool free two evening program called CineMusicaCity, a South Bronx, Culture Trail Festival, put together by a few organizations: Casita Maria, Dancing In The Streets, City Lore, LISC, NYCHA, Banana Kelly and Bronxworks. Thank you to all of the above. I’ll be sharing my views about 2 important documentaries that were included and featured in the program’s schedule. They both feature amazing historical footage of the evolution of Salsa, mostly in New York and Puerto Rico, and a bit about Africa and Cuba too. Both movies, although different, pay tribute to Salsa music and dancing, that inspired the evolution of Hip Hop and Reggaeton in The Bronx and Puerto Rico, respectively. Both feature commentaries by highly respectable authorities and artists of the Salsa genre, as well as those of Hip Hop and Reggaeton genres. As I don’t know much about Hip Hop and Reggaeton, I won’t mention the notable people of those genres in the movies, but there a quite a few. I will mention some of the featured Salsa commentators and artists featured in the movies. I’ll purposely refrain for saying who was in which movie, so that your curiosity will, hopefully, cause you to watch both movies. Johnny Pacheco, Andy Montanez, Machito, Tito Puente, Fania All- stars, Tito Rodriguez, Eddie Palmieri, Larry Harlow, Celia Cruz, Ruben Blades, Ismael Miranda, Gilberto Santarosa, Rafael Ithier, Roberto Roena, Michael Stuart Humberto Ramirez, Bobby Sanabria, N Clave and Luis Chaluisan are just some of the artists and commentators featured in the 2 films. Lots and lots of New York and Salsa history in both films. Why do I think they are important? Although I’ve only been on the scene for the last 5 decades, mostly in the NYC area, (1973 to present, by no means claim to be an authority, but I do have some knowledge and experience) I strongly feel that there are 2 compelling reasons they both are important. For those of us who are primarily Salseros, both movies serve to educate in how both Hip Hop and Reggaeton have very strong Salsa roots in their evolution. They opened my eyes to the extent that I now have a better understanding and appreciation for both genres. I believe they will do the same for those of you who are already Salseros. The other reason I feel they are important is, I believe they can be used as tools to educate the younger generation, who might be fans of both Reggaeton and/or Hip Hop, and in how most of the major stars of those genres have been influenced by Salsa music, artists and dancers, in their evolution. I truly believe that if they sit down and watch those movies, they will have a new found respect and appreciation of the roots of their preferred genres. If you care about the future of Salsa, watch the movies. Ideally, watch it by yourself or with an other Salsero(s) and first to learn and reminisce. Then, sit down with the younger person or persons you would like to enlighten on the history and value of the music and culture. Trust me on this. It’s important. Here are links for more information on the movies. Although one of the movies can be watched for free, I suggest you purchase it, so that the creators can be compensated for their time and efforts to make these resources available. Do your part to help keep Salsa alive. Thanks, Pete Nater. Que viva La Salsa La Clave, the movie From Mambo to Hip Hop In case you missed my interview last week on Radio Salsa Clásica / El Tornado Tropical con El Caobo, click the link below to hear it at your leisure I had the pleasure of interviewing with Earl “El Caobo” on his radio show Radio Salsa Clásica / El Tornado Tropical. We spoke a bit about my career in music and he also played a handful of recordings I’ve done over the years with a variety of bands. The tunes featured are: “Bobo Te Quedaras”, Orch Harlow, featuring Nestor Sanchez on vocals “Increible”, The Latin Giants of Jazz “De Todas Maneras Rosas”, George Delgado “Canela Bella”, Mambo Legends Orch. Enjoy! Here’s the link: https://www.elcaobointernacional.com/el-ultimo-programa-18-de -sept-2014.html by Pete Nater A cool scene from the movie, Criss Cross, with Burt Lancaster and Yvonne DeCarlo where Noro Morales’ brother Esy Morales, appears playing the flute to his number “Jungle Fantasy. A cool scene from the 1949 movie, Criss Cross, with Burt Lancaster and Yvonne DeCarlo where Noro Morales’ brother Esy Morales appears playing the flute to his number “Jungle Fantasy.” This was shared with me by the administrator of the Noro Morales Facebook Fan Page. Enjoy! Please share if you wish. By Pete Nater A dream, realized, By Pete Nater You may have seen my cartoon on Facebook (see below) about it but seriously, In the 40+ years that I have been playing trumpet, I never dreamed that I would have this opportunity, as I’ve been listening to this living legend since I was in my early teens. To me, his music was the ultimate, in so many ways. Creative, tight, but loose, swinging, and unique, ultra exciting and magical, as no one else sounded like him. No one. Yes, I have played with and recorded with so many of the “top” Salsa artists in my career, and I have played with Eddie Palmieri’s band “live” on multiple occasions. But now, for the 1st time, I’ve been asked to record with him, on his up-coming big band project!!! As a member of Spanish Harlem Orchestra, I was part of a Grammy winning recording, which was truly awesome. But living legend, Eddie Palmieri has won 10 Grammys!!! In the genre of Salsa, he’s in a league of his own. For me, this is HUGE!!! In a way, it’s like being a part of a very very special club, with the likes of Barry Rogers, Jose Rodriguez, Victor Paz, Chocolate Armenteros, Ismael Quintana, Lalo Rodriguez, just to name a few in this exclusive club. From my perspective, I’m thrilled. It’s a dream come true. Our first session is this week. I just wanted to share that with you all because it’s so special for me. Thanks for listening. There are other amazing things on the horizon for me, thank God. i will share in future posts. I’m always grateful and I will always say so. Please help keep this very special music alive by going to the clubs/events where there is “live” music and by buying legal versions of our recordings, so that the musicians can thrive in these hard times. Thanks! By Pete Nater Exclusive Interview With Living Legend Bobby Porcelli I had a brief opportunity to interview this living legend, the only person alive on the planet that played lead alto sax with “the big 3”, Machito, Tito Rodriguez and Tito Puente. He currently is the lead alto player with The Mambo Legends Orchestra, among many other bands, all of which are of the highest quality. Unfortunately, the interview was cut short because we were on a gig and had to perform, but he shared some great insight you won’t hear anywhere else. For the record, I feel blessed to know him and also because I get to play with him with the Mambo Legends Orchestra and the Latin Jazz gigs that The Bronx Horns do. Thank you, God, for the privilege. By Pete Nater.
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