Intro By Chuy Varela, additional text by other DJs In the last 20 years, Spanish-language radio, as well as English/Spanish bilingual radio, has grown by leaps and bounds on both commercial and non-commercial outlets. Across Latino USA, radio defines the regional character and culture of the people it serves. Mexican regional-style radio is the most powerful commercial radio medium on the West Coast, serving a large Mexican immigrant population by playing the traditional sounds of banda, Mexican-style grupos, conjuntos, and mariachi music. For aficionados of salsa and Latin jazz there are very few commercial outlets on the West Coast. Public radio has played a paramount role in filling that gap by exposing Afro-Caribbean styles of music to a diverse array of listeners. On the East Coast, public radio is important as well, for keeping the clave alive on the airwaves and maintaining tradition for those of Caribbean heritage. At the heart of salsa and Latin jazz on public radio are passionate and mostly volunteer programmers, who share their knowledge and the music from their usually extensive record collections. Whether on college campus stations or on National Public Radio affiliates, this music is kept alive by listener support and positive feedback to the programming. What follows are profiles of veteran radio personalities on U.S. public radio and a partial listing of those that define the best of Latin music on non-commercial airwaves throughout the world. RAE ARROYO: KUNV 91.5 FM - Las Vegas, Nevada On April 3, 2004 the city of Las Vegas proclaimed Rae Arroyo Day in honor of the famed radio broadcaster whose show "The Latin Connection" is heard every Saturday (10 am-2 pm) on KUNV 91.5 FM (University of Las Vegas). Broadcasting since 1979, Rae has literally lived the history of modern U.S. Latin music. Born and raised in the Bronx, NY, she grew up listening to doowop and mambo. As a teen, she frequented the Palladium Ballroom (53rd & Broadway) with her dad, and became a professional dancer. She heard legendary radio deejays like Dick "Ricardo" Sugar and Symphony Sid Torin. After getting married, she relocated with her family to Southern California in 1968. Frustrated by not being able to hear the sounds she loved, she landed not one but three radio programs on KSBR (88.5 FM - Mission Viejo), KLON (Long Beach) and a public radio station in San Clemente. In 1982, she opened a record store which she kept until 1991, when her husband retired and moved the family to "the city of lost wages," as she calls Las Vegas. Shortly thereafter, she landed a spot on KUNV and is now a fixture on the Las Vegas radio airwaves. She is also syndicated on several stations around North Carolina. In addition, her son Ricky is a gifted percussionist and bandleader in the area. In an e-interview, I asked her for her thoughts on her role and mission in public radio and she replied in writing: "Musically, I try to convey to my listeners the talents of Latin musicians, to teach the non-Latin public that Latin musicians are every bit as talented as their non-Latin counterparts. Many listeners are newcomers to the Latin scene and need to be educated. "I strive to convey to my audience that music is indeed a universal language and one need not know Spanish in order to enjoy it (Latin music). I try to get the listeners to enjoy Latin music without necessarily understanding the lyrics. Many of my listeners are not Latin, so I use vocals as another instrument. I try to give them a variety of rhythms, such as guajira, chachachá, guaguancó and danzón. You just never know which one will make the listener stand up and take notice. I love sharing the music with the listeners and I am told it comes through on the airwaves. "What I can do on public radio that commercial radio ignores is to play the music in the first place. Unfortunately, the powers that be on commercial radio are still living in the horse-and-buggy era and are not hip enough to know that Latin music is in... Europe and Asia, of course, are a whole different ballgame. It seems our music is extremely popular everywhere but in our own back yard. "As for programming, that's left entirely up to me. I can play whatever I like with no constraints. I can play a cut that's 15 minutes long or perhaps one that goes back to the 1940s. I especially like to play different renditions of the same song, so the audience can get a feel of how arrangements fit into the picture or perhaps how good the original might have been. "The stations I broadcast on not only appreciate me and what I do, but respect my judgement as well. Furthermore they really enjoy the music. The future for Latin music on public radio is somewhat brighter than it has been in the past. Aside from my two shows in North Carolina and the one in Las Vegas, you can now find Latin music in such unlikely places as Georgia, and in other places that never carried it before. So there's hope. One thing's for sure: once the bug bites you, it's a lifetime commitment." TOMÁS ALGARÍN: WCLK 91.9 FM - Atlanta, Georgia Our man in Atlanta, GA, Tomás Algarín, celebrates 22 years of producing "Latin Aura," a radio program he hosts every Saturday (3-6 pm) on WCLK 91.9 FM (Clark Atlanta University), a 24/7 jazz station with a variety of specialty shows. Growing up in Manhattan, New York, he too heard Dick "Ricardo" Sugar and Symphony Sid playing the music of Tito Rodríguez, Machito, Tito Puente, and Eddie Palmieri. In 1983, he proposed a show to WCLK that showcased Tropical Latin music and Afro-Caribbean jazz music. Adding interviews along the way, the program is bilingual (English/Spanish) and quite popular. The Atlanta Journal Constitution newspaper named it "Best Radio Program" in 1999. A knowledgeable music scholar and pillar of salsa and Latin jazz in the North American South, Algarín offered the following statement: "Public radio allows me complete creative and artistic freedom to produce a high-quality, unadulterated Afro-Latin jazz and Tropical Latin (salsa) music program that is free of the commercially-driven radio programming constraints of time, type and music genre mandates found in most popular Latin commercial radio station music formats. For example, as the executive producer and host of my program, I have complete control of the music selections I play on my program "Latin Aura" and I have the flexibility to produce special program segments that focus on a particular artist (e.g., Chico O'Farrill, Mario Bauzá, Oskar Cartaya, Henry Fiol, Chris Washburne). In some cases, these are artists that rarely get any substantial airtime on commercial radio, let alone in-depth interviews or program segments dedicated to focusing on their individual historical significance and contributions to modern and classic Latin music. These segments provide listeners access to broad musical repertoires, in general. "We consider our listeners as members of the WCLK family. Historically, WCLK-Atlanta has only had to conduct two membership campaigns per year to seek financial support from our listeners. However, as sources for financial support for public radio station have dwindled over the years, and as operating costs continue to rise, we had (for the first time in 2005) to add an additional membership campaign to help raise additional funds to support what we do. "In our case, we've struggled with converting more listeners to active members of our radio station, because currently only about three percent of our listeners are active members. This means that, like many other public radio stations, we face an ongoing fight for survival, and it becomes more important than ever for listeners of public radio stations nationwide to understand that if they value what public radio offers to them, then they must take a more active role in supporting public radio stations through financial support. Otherwise, the day may come, as it has in some places, where public radio stations will be a thing of the past, especially those that offer jazz and related music genres (e.g., Afro-Latin jazz and salsa). "Public radio stations are very supportive of Latin music. However, the 'public' in public radio fails to understand and to translate the financial reality of non-commercial radio to their listening experience. Many veteran public radio listeners know and understand that the 'public' owns the radio station, that is, the listeners share responsibility through their financial support for the continued survival of that mass communication medium. But most people still seem to think that radio is 'free,' and in a sense, public radio stations must do a better job of educating everyone about the differences between commercially-funded radio and non-profit public radio. If we can help listeners of public radio stations embrace the philosophy of giving to support what they value in their radio listening experience, and if we can help them to better understand their role in the survival of public radio stations via an increased financial support of their favorite public radio station, then not only will jazz survive on the public radio airwaves, but so will modern and classic Afro-Latin jazz and Latin music in all its varied and beautiful forms, from bomba to mambo." ARTURO GÓMEZ: KUVO 89 FM - Denver, Colorado Arturo Gómez is a public radio professional who currently serves as music director at KUVO - 89 FM in Denver, Colorado. The station broadcasts jazz and served as host station for the New Year's Eve Coast-to-Coast Concert that National Public Radio organizes annually. Last year, Jazzweek, the national jazz radio on-line magazine, chose Arturo as "Music Director of the Year". It was a well-deserved feather in the cap of a humble and loveable cat who was previously the musical director at WDNA in Miami, Florida and paid dues at KLON in Long Beach, California. For years he has contributed his picks on the Latin Beat radio charts. This year, Arturo celebrates his 20-year anniversary on the airwaves. As he explains it: Arturo Gómez: I hosted my first radio program on public radio in 1985, that's 20 years ago. The former KLON (Long Beach) was the station. I aspire to expose listeners to music that they haven't heard before that is hopefully pleasant to their ears balanced with some of the well known 'classics' and a bit of background on the artist and/or his music. Chuy Varela: What can you do on public radio that commercial radio media ignores? AG: Commercial radio is forced to appeal to the lowest common denominator, while public radio stimulates the mind of listeners. As broadcasters of jazz on public radio, we are able to program music without concerns of mass appeal and present it in a way worthy of the art form without being standoffish and talking down to listeners. CV: How do you see the future for Latin music on public radio? AG: Latin pop will always be part of the commercial FM stations, but Latin jazz, Latin folklore, Latin dance music, salsa and other Latin music forms will only be heard on public radio stations. LUIS MEDINA: KPFA 94.1 FM - Berkeley, California This year, Luis Medina was one of the subjects of the Desde La Bahia Calendar, and deservedly so, for his lasting contribution to the appreciation of salsa and Latin jazz in the SF Bay. Now, as the musical director at KPFA 94.1 FM (Berkeley), he is broadcast on KPOO, KBRG and KUSF. He has served as Entertainment Director for the SF Carnaval, as well as an in-demand MC. He's a popular Club DJ as well, who spins every other Sunday afternoon at Jelly's (SF). As he says: "My goal as a radio host is to captivate the listener and as a club DJ, I want to move the dancer to a state of bliss. "I started in public radio in May, 1974, at KPOO (San Francisco) and have been broadcasting on public radio for 31 years. What I try to convey to listeners on my program is an organic mix of the music that I love, which is classic to modern salsa (preferably salsa dura), música cubana (from rumba to timba) and Latin jazz. I also try to tastefully blend in some world music to the mix, and explore the new trends that encompass the borders of the Latin tinge, such as reggaeton and Cuban hip-hop. I can only produce this type of program on a public radio station that doesn't rely exclusively on playing top 40 hits. "Public radio also allows me the freedom to go much deeper into the music. For example, I can put together an entire program on Cachao, which would include interviews that I have conducted with him; or I can play a juicy 10-minute track as part of a set of charangas which I would never be allowed to play on commercial radio. Commercial radio, by its very nature, has limitations, such as playlists dictated by consultants and/or unimaginative program directors, language guidelines which restrict English or bilingual programming and constant interruptions by commercials, of course. "As a broadcaster for KPFA, I have to fundraise to support the station, since we are the oldest listener sponsored public radio station in the U.S. and continue to be run in that manner. I have an obligation to solicit substantial financial support from our Latin music listeners to keep the program alive and strong at the station. Con Sabor provides a much needed service to the community by presenting the music, artist interviews, community calendar and commentaries. "I believe that the future of Latin Music continues to be bright on public radio. You can still hear everyone from Tito Puente to Los Van Van on public radio programs that you have always relied on for your Latin music fix. The emergence of the Latino population, as a significant power in this day and age, reinforces the demand for smart, alternative programming that is sorely lacking in commercial media. KPFA continues to excel in its coverage of diverse music, culture, arts, news, and public affairs despite the current restrictive political climate of this country. We also have on-line broadcasting that is bringing new listeners from all over the world via the internet. In this age of satellite radio and even newer advances, it's encouraging to me that we still exist. We're in it for the long haul." - Chuy Varela Radio Universidad de Puerto Rico/WRTU FM 89.7 Name of Shows: 1. "Son del Caribe" 2. "Son de Cuba" Radio Personality: Elmer González Postal Address: P.O. Box 21305, San Juan, Puerto Rico 00931-1305, USA Phone Numbers: (787) 763-8500, (787) 726-9452 Website: www.wrtu.org Email: sondelcaribe@hotmail.com sondecuba2007@hotmail.com "Son del Caribe" se transmite en Colombia, España y a través de la Cadena Radio Bilingue en Estados Unidos. "Son de Cuba" es el único en PR dedicado sólo a la música cubana de siempre. Latin Music Formats: 1. Son del Caribe: Afro-Caribbean, Latin jazz, salsa. 2. Son de Cuba: Afro-Cuban, Cuban jazz, timba, Cuban oldies, son, trova WMNF 88.5 FM Tampa, Florida Latino54 Radio Personality: Franco Silva 2815 3rd Ave North Saint Petersburg Florida USA 33713 (813) 239-9663 or (727) 327-3262 WMNF.org Format: All styles of Latin music, including old world music WBEZ 91.5 FM Chicago, Illinois Passport & Voz Latina Radio Personalities: Chris Heim - Passport, Lisa Levy - Voz Latina Address 848 E. Grand, Chicago, Il 60611 Phone 312.948.4620 Website www.chicagopublicradio.org Email address cheim@chicagopublicradio.org Format: World music show with extensive mix of Latin styles Voz Latina: Broad array of Latin styles Radio Oxigen Latino Time Radio Personality: Ayhan Sicimoglu Emin Vafi Korusu Ortakoy 80840 Istanbul, Turkey www.lasestrellas.org www.mobilepercussion.com www.radiooxigen.com Online radio: Pura Salsa Dura!!! Link: http://www.live365.com/stations/320109 Radio personality: El Maestro Felipe Muñoz 3800 Powell Lane #516 Falls Church, VA 22041, USA 702-338-0559 Email: purasalsadura@cox.net Format: Mainly salsa dura and mambo. Also a little bit of Latin jazz, chachachá, afro, and other rhythms to educate the listener about Latin music roots. KVMR 89.5 FM Nevada City/105.1 FM Trucke/Tahoe Wednesdays (every other) 10 pm to 12 am PST www.kvmr.org The Salsa and Latin Jazz show Radio Personality: Leon Reyes 5712 2nd Avenue Sacramento, CA 95817, USA elleon7993@aol.com Format: Salsa and Latin jazz plus other Latin musical surprises. "I have a great passion for salsa and especially Latin jazz. I always begin my shows with my favorite artist Gloria Estefan. I have been airing my shows for a combined total of 17 years, at one time traveling in the middle of the night, in the middle of the week an hour and a half one way to air my shows. I've received music from artists in Europe, South America, Mexico, Canada and the United States. Independent producers as well as major producers can feel comfortable sending me their music." WNSB 91.1 FM Norfolk State University, Virginia La Fiesta after Dark Radio Personality: Carlos. C. Muñoz Format: Reggaeton, Latin jazz, salsa, merengue Sat 6 pm - 10 pm 700 Park Avenue Norfolk, VA. 23504, USA www.nsu.edu/wnsb WKCR FM 89.9 Mambo Machine Fri 11pm-2am Radio Personality: Federico Marulanda 212 854 9920 www.wkcr.org WKCR FM 89.9 Latin Jazz Hours Mon Midnight-1 am Radio Personality: Justín Padro 212 854 9920 www.wkcr.org WKCR FM 89.9 Caribe Latino Mon 10 pm-12 am Radio Personality: Germán Santana 212 854 9920 www.wkcr.org WKCR FM 89.9 Música En Nueva York Wed 10 pm-11 pm Radio Personality: Liz Martín 212 854 9920 www.wkcr.org WHCR FM 90.3 Rincón Caliente Thur 2 pm-6 pm Radio Personalities: José Clausell, Willie Medina, Pedro Liz 212 491 4685 www.wkcr.org WHCR FM 90.3 Salsa Con Sabor Alternative Saturdays 10 pm-12 am Radio Personality: Eddie Love 212 491 4685 www.wkcr.org WHCR FM 90.3 Essence & Rhythm Sat 11 am - 3 pm Radio Personality: Nelson Rodríguez 212 491 4685 www.wkcr.org WBAI FM 99.5 Radio Libre Sun Alternative 2 pm - 4 pm Ibrahim González 212 209 2900 www.wbai.org WBAI FM 99.5 Con Sabor Latino Alternative Sundays Radio Personality: Nando Alvericci 212 209 2900 www.wbai.org WBAI FM 99.5 New World Gallery Sun 4 pm - 6 pm Radio Personality: Chico Alvarez 212 209 2900 www.wbai.org WBAI FM 99.5 In the Moment Fri 3:30 am - 6 am Radio Personality: Ibrahim González 212 209 2900 www.wbai.org WUBS FM 90.1 Onda Nueva Felipito Palacios 631 632 6901 www.wusb.org SWR (Southwest German Radio) Tropical Impressions Passages Station Mgr.: Prof. Dr. Dieter Voss Program Dir.: Dr. Hildegard Bussman Latin DJ: Peter Brand Address: SWR Musikredaktion I Allmendweg 5 D - 69151 Neckargemuend Germany Phone: +49 6223 973860 Website: www.swr.de E-mail address: pebrand@aol.com Format: Afro-Cuban, salsa, merengue, cumbia KIPO 89.3 FM Hawaii Public Radio Saturdays 5-8 pm Sabor Tropical (12 years on the airwaves serving a Hispanic community of over 100,000 and other Latin music enthusiasts throughout the state) Format: Tropical programming, with emphasis on salsa, Afro-Cuban & Latin jazz Radio Personality: Ray Cruz Motto: "An artist creates the music...The DJ delivers its message!" Contact & Mailing Information Sabor Tropical 95-302 Hookowa Pl. Mililani HI 96789 (808) 626-0293 Office/Fax (808) 226-1221 Cellular e:mails: salsaymas@aol.com salsaymas@hawaii.rr.com WRTI 90.1 FM Temple University Public Radio Network (simulcast on 11 different frequencies at the same time) 40,000 watts www.wrti.org "around the world" Show: "El Viaje" In its 28th year Format: 99.5% salsa/mambo and Latin jazz ...and then so much more Host: David Ortiz Email: davidortiz@phillysalseros.com Address: David Ortiz/ "El Viaje" WRTI FM 3rd Floor 1509 Cecil B Moore Ave Philadelphia, PA 19121, USA Phone: Radio Station-(215) 204-8405 Direct Contact Number - (856) 931-3651 CFRU 93.3 FM Viejoteca Radio personality: DJ Gury Gury Address: 33 Cardigan St Unit 1003 Guelph, Ontario N1H 3Z5 Canada Phone: 19-763-4030 Website: www.cfru.ca Email address: djgurygury@yahoo.ca Format: Salsa dura from the 70s forward. Listen to Viejoteca every Tuesday night from 7 pm - 8 pm on CFRU 93.3 FM in Guelph, Ontario, Canada or online at www.cfru.ca Check out old playlist and stories at www.topica.com/lists/viejoteca/read Check out all the hot SALSA events in Guelph at www.salsapower.com/cities/canada/guelph.htm. We have just added a new discussion board at http://cfru.ca/boards/viewforum.php?f=9 WFDU 89.1 FM ¡Que Viva La Musica! Radio personality: Vicki Sola According to Solá, the show's title was inspired by Ray Barretto and his music. It first hit the New York-metro airwaves in 1983 on Tuesday afternoons from 1-3:45 pm on non-commercial, listener-supported WFDU-FM. In terms of fundraising and community response, "Que Viva La Música" has historically been the strongest individual program at the radio station, which features many different formats and genres. In 1992, because support was so strong for the program, management moved it to Saturday afternoons from 12 noon to 3 pm. On New Year's Day 2000, thanks to ever-growing listener support, Que Viva La Música was increased by an hour. "Ever since the inception of my program, my intention has been to honor those architects of Latin music, along with its veterans (many of whom are underrated, and so richly derserving of recognition), and most importantly, those newcomers whose job it will be to carry the cultural torch forward. Unfortunately, keeping the best of the music alive has turned out to be a daunting task here in the New York metropolitan area, where, ironically, the music does not seem to be valued asmuch as it is around the rest of the globe. I do my best to provide a venue for local, new and struggling veterans in order that they may have a forum for their products." Que Viva La Música may be heard in the New York-metro area on Saturdays from 12 noon to 4 pm, on 89.1 FM, and the program is audio-streamed worldwide at wfdu.fm. Name of Station: 100% Salsa Radio Call Letter: (Internet Radio Program) Name of Show: 100% Salsa Radio Personality: Tito Martínez (Program Director) Address: Raleigh, NC, USA Phone: 910-797-4357 Website: http://www.100-PercentSalsa.com Email: tito@100-PercentSalsa.com Format: 100% Salsa Radio is a very different form of public radio in the sense that we provide this public service to a worldwide audience via the Internet. 100% Salsa Radio plays salsa music 24 hours a day from our studio located in Raleigh NC. We offer several enhanced web features that allows users worldwide to browse through our music database and request their favorite salsa songs to be played within the hour, 24 hours a day. We play all styles of salsa from salsa monga to salsa dura old and new. KXLU 88.9 FM Alma del Barrio The granddaddy of all public radio stations dedicated to the preservation and exposure of Latin music in Los Angeles is Alma del Barrio (88.9 FM) streaming from the campus of Loyola Marymount University. Founded in 1973 this west coast program has been riding the waves for nearly 32 years. It's first djs Enrique Soto and Raul Villa were granted air time in exchange for engineering responsibilities. The program expanded quickly to 2 days and 24 hours. The show grew in listeners and popularity during the salsa revolution of the 1970s. It became a regular stop for salsa's biggest stars as well as local musicians. Though both founders left the program many years ago, they did so with the confidence that others would carry on, and so they did. Most djs have been with the program for over 20 years and two of them for over 30. The focus is non commercial alternative music of Cuba, Puerto Rico, and the rest of the salsa world. Its 14 DJs share in the duties of program director, music director, fundraiser director, and ticket giveaway coordinator. The united staff is focused on maintaining a professional, informative, and entertaining sound on the air. Alma del Barrio also maintains a close relationship with other radio shows in California, Nevada, New York, Miami, Peru, and Cuba. The intent is to promote the music and its artists and to help others who are doing so. The current staff includes José Cristobal, Raúl Panzar, Joaquin del Toro, Vanessa Sulam, Angela Fajardo, Gustavo Aragon, Guido Herrera, Nina Lenart, Kat Soto, Diego Villalobos, Albert Price, Alan Geik, and its current program directors Rosava Lara and Eddie López. The show streams live on the internet at almadelbarrio.com Saturdays and Sundays from 6 am to 6 pm Pacific time. This year marks Guido Herrera's 11th year as a member of the Alma del Barrio program. His love affair with the infectuious salsa and Afro-Cuban rhythms began during his youth in Lima, Peru. Growing up in Lima, Guido's initial exposure to the genre was through his father's record collection and 3 radio stations playing salsa around the clock. According to Guido, "It wasn't until a specialty program, Maestra Vida, hosted by Luis Delgado Aparicio, came on the air that Lima got a taste of the quintessence that the other programs lacked-a nightly dose of the non-commercial Afro-Latin rhythms. That is when I was exposed to artists such as Chucho Valdés & Irakere, Machito & his Afro-Cubans, Bobby Valentín, Libre, and Roberto Roena." In 1991, Guido came to the U.S. and planted roots in Los Angeles. He soon discovered the city's only non-commercial, bilingual radio program, Alma del Barrio. "It was through Nina Lenart, Alan Geik, and Eddie López that I became familiar with the works of Arsenio Rodríguez, Chapottín and Cuní, and Los Muñequitos de Matanzas, and contemporary artists from Cuba such as Adalberto Santiago, NG La Banda, and Dan Den. I began seeking knowledge, reading books and liner notes. Anything I could get my hands on." "I was soon invited to the station, where I interned for Nina and she showed me how to operate the board and the audio equipment. It was great! I learned so much from her about Alma del Barrio-the music and the history behind the music." In 1994, there was an opening for a DJ and it was offered to Guido. "Nina and Eddie, who was our program director at the time, took a chance on me. Of course, I was nervous but I would have been crazy not to have accepted the position. To this day, I am truly thankful that Nina and Eddie believed in my potential." Most of the music played during Guido's shift is from his personal collection. "I tend to play a little of everything-Cuban son, rumba, Latin jazz, New York and contemporary salsa. I also like to showcase local artists that have a great sound but have yet to make it big, as well as artists that have had international success but do not get air play in Los Angeles' commercial market-Fort Apache, John Santos, and Rebecca Mauleon. "Being a part of Alma del Barrio is truly a privilege. I am not restricted by pre-programmed playlists. I have been afforded opportunities to interview legendary icons such as Chucho Valdés, Ray Barretto, Frank Emilio Flynn, El Gran Combo, and Israel López "Cachao." But more importantly, Alma del Barrio has allowed me to share my love of music with the listeners." Guido Herrera-Yance can be heard on Alma del Barrio every other Saturday from 2 pm - 6 pm PT. WGMC Jazz 90.1 FM Esencia Latina Radio Personality: Javier Rivera Address: 750 Maiden Lane. Rochester, NY 14615, USA Phone 585-705-6241 Website: www.esencialatina.com Email address: javier@esencialatina.com Format: The best in Afro Caribbean music, Latin jazz and salsa Saturdays 6 am - 10 am Listen live at http://www.jazz901.org For show info: 585-705-6241 KBCS 91.3 FM Al Lado Latino Radio Personality: JC Johnny Conga Saturdays 6 pm BCC Factoria Center 12400 SE 38th St Bellevue WA 98007 425-564-2427 www.kbcs.fm KPOO 89.5 FM Con Clave Radio Personality: Chata Gutierrez Saturdays 12-3 pm Celebrating 30 years on the San Francisco airwaves conclavefm@aol.com KCRW 89.9 FM Los Angeles, California Café LA Sundays Noon - 2 pm Rebroadcast Sunday evenings 7-9pm Radio Personality: Tom Schnabel www.kcrw.org Café LA features the latest and best in international music, with an emphasis on new Brazilian, European, African, and Tropical Latin music. There are also frequent guests and live performances. Schnabel is LA's resident World music guru. KPFK 90.7 FM Canto Tropical Saturdays 8 -10 pm Radio Personality: Hector Resendez, Kathy Díaz, Beto Arcos www.cantotropical.com Now into its 14th year, Canto Tropical is a bilingual fast-paced music show focusing on salsa, mambo, merengue, Afro-Cuban and Latin jazz music from around the world. Resendez takes pride in bringing diversity to each of his weekend shows with guest DJs, insightful interviews with visiting artists, and CD and concert ticket give-aways. KKJZ 88.1 FM Jazz On the Latin Side Fridays 7 - 11 pm Radio Personality: José Rizo University of Long Beach, California www.kkjz.org Celebrating its 15th anniversary on the airwaves, Jazz On the Latin Side is the ultimate Latin jazz experience showcasing José Rizo's extensive collection of classic, new and upcoming recordings as well as artists interviews. Rizo is also a contributing writer for publications such as Jazziz, Latin Beat Magazine, and Firme, and is an educator for the Los Angeles Unified School District. KMHD 89.1 FM Monday Night Descarga Calvin Walker (Development Director) Format: Latin music and Latin jazz www.kmhd.fm Address: Mt. Hood Community College 26000 SE Stark Street Gresham, OR 97030-3300 503-491-7271 Radio Lora 92.4 FM Radio Personality: Chuck Herrmann Every second Thursday of the month Format: salsa, Afro-Cuban, Latin jazz "After 35 years in the Latin music business, I am still DJing three times a week in various salsa clubs in Munich, which has a lively salsa scene for over thirty years. One can dance salsa seven nights a week in about 10 different clubs. Roggersdorfer Str. 16a 83607 Holzkirchen, Germany Tel: 08024-7672 Fax: 08024-48321 * * * * * In this, its 11th year, the L.A. Latino Film Festival was the largest and the best to date. It was a week of feature films, documentaries and shorts turned in by filmmakers from the U.S., Latin America and Spain. It was also a week of mingling of the "creme de la creme" of Latino actors and industry in Los Angeles, in special events, workshops, and the opening and closing galas, which included the music of Johnny Polanco y su Conjunto Amistad. All films, documentaries and shorts were actually entries into a contest to be judged by panels in their respective categories. At Sunday’s closing ceremony, the co-founders of LALIFF, Edward James Olmos, Marlene Dermer, and actress Maria Conchita Alonso presented the winning awards as follows: • First Prize Short: "The Grass Grows Green: Life an Death from Behind the    Recruiting Office Desk" (USA) directed by Jesús Beltran? • First Prize Documentary: "Invisibles" (Spain) produced by Javier Bardem    (the actor in The Sea Inside, The Dancer Upstairs, and the upcoming    film, Love in the Time of Cholera) • First Prize: "Opera Prima" Feature Film (meaning a filmmaker's first work):    "Ladrones" (Spain) directed by Jaime Marquez • Best Script Award: "Madrigal" (Cuba) written by Fernando Pérez • Best Director: Paul Leduc, with "El Cobrador" (Mexico) • Best Film: "El Corazón de la Tierra" (Spain and the U.K.) produced by    Juan Carlos Orihuela. -Dena Burroughs, VidaSalsera.com