I am a huge fan of merengue, and Geko Jones of Dutty Artz has posted this tidbit on merengue tipico thats sure to please merengue fans everywhere!
…That trip was my first time hearing el fuego improvisado that is Tatico Henriquez.
I feel totally robbed that I didn’t hear this guy growing up on the island next door. At first listen, he is an artist that draws from the listener a sense of appreciation for his contribution not only to music but to his culture. I’ll see your cotton candy pop star and raise you one jibaro de campo and a bag of plantain chips.
I just noticed this today via google alerts. There is a book release party next week for Raquel Z Rivera’s book REGGAETON and its to be held at APT in manhattan. (don’t know if you live in new york) but its on may 7th.
also here’s a new (and waaay too long post)
http://www.duttyartz.com/2009/tierrasanta/