Que Viva La Musica

Que Viva La Musica

by Vicki Sola

Music Commentary Music Interviews

Season 2

Interview with Freddy Rodriguez (Urban Charanga Project), Que Viva La Música, #62, 5-3-25

Here is our May 3rd, 2025 interview of bandleader/violinist Freddy Rodriguez. We discussed his career and his Urban Charanga Project, and listened to his music. Celebrated Latin music radio program Que Viva La Música, created decades ago by Vicki Solá, now streams worldwide direct from the NYC-metro area on Mundo Salsa Radio (mundosalsaradio.com) Saturday afternoons from 1-6 pm (ET). Listen from any mobile device, computer, or tablet as we bring you the Salsa, Latin Jazz, Charanga, and Latin Soul of yesterday, today, and tomorrow.

Que Viva La Música, #62, 5-3-25

On May 3rd, 2025, we interviewed bandleader/violinist Freddy Rodriguez. We discussed his career and his Urban Charanga Project, and listened to his music. Celebrated Latin music radio program Que Viva La Música, created decades ago by Vicki Solá, now streams worldwide direct from the NYC-metro area on Mundo Salsa Radio (mundosalsaradio.com) Saturday afternoons from 1-6 pm (ET). Listen from any mobile device, computer, or tablet as we bring you the Salsa, Latin Jazz, Charanga, and Latin Soul of yesterday, today, and tomorrow.

Que Viva La Música, #61, 4-26-25

Throughout this April 26, 2025 show, we celebrate the musical legacies of two late, beloved legends born April 29th, years apart: Ray Barretto and Dave Valentín. Celebrated Latin music radio program Que Viva La Música, created decades ago by Vicki Solá, now streams worldwide direct from the NYC-metro area on Mundo Salsa Radio (mundosalsaradio.com) Saturday afternoons from 1-6 pm (ET). Listen from any mobile device, computer, or tablet as we bring you the Salsa, Latin Jazz, Charanga, and Latin Soul of yesterday, today, and tomorrow.

Que Viva La Música, #60, 4-19-25

This Saturday, April 19th, 2025, we spoke with Tito Puente, Jr., honoring the April 20th birthday of his legendary late father, the one and only Tito Puente, "El Rey." And throughout the show, we played Tito Puente's music. Celebrated Latin music radio program Que Viva La Música, created decades ago by Vicki Solá, now streams worldwide direct from the NYC-metro area on Mundo Salsa Radio (mundosalsaradio.com) Saturday afternoons from 1-6 pm (ET). Listen from any mobile device, computer, or tablet as we bring you the Salsa, Latin Jazz, Charanga, and Latin Soul of yesterday, today, and tomorrow.

Interview with Steven Kroon, Que Viva La Música, #59, 4-12-25

This Saturday, April 12th, 2025, we interviewed percussionist Steven Kroon in advance of his April 19th performance at Flushing Town Hall in Queens, N.Y.: "Global Mashup: Latin Jazz Meets Swing." He also has an upcoming performance April 24th at Clements Place in Newark, N.J. Celebrated Latin music radio program Que Viva La Música, created decades ago by Vicki Solá, now streams worldwide direct from the NYC-metro area on Mundo Salsa Radio (mundosalsaradio.com) Saturday afternoons from 1-6 pm (ET). Listen from any mobile device, computer, or tablet as we bring you the Salsa, Latin Jazz, Charanga, and Latin Soul of yesterday, today, and tomorrow.

Que Viva La Música, #59, 4-12-25

This Saturday, April 12th, 2025, we interviewed percussionist Steven Kroon in advance of his April 19th performance at Flushing Town Hall in Queens, N.Y.: "Global Mashup: Latin Jazz Meets Swing." He also has an upcoming performance April 24th at Clements Place in Newark, N.J. Celebrated Latin music radio program Que Viva La Música, created decades ago by Vicki Solá, now streams worldwide direct from the NYC-metro area on Mundo Salsa Radio (mundosalsaradio.com) Saturday afternoons from 1-6 pm (ET). Listen from any mobile device, computer, or tablet as we bring you the Salsa, Latin Jazz, Charanga, and Latin Soul of yesterday, today, and tomorrow.

Que Viva La Música, #58, 4-5-25

Listen to the April 5th, 2025 edition of celebrated Latin music radio program Que Viva La Música, created decades ago by Vicki Solá, now streaming worldwide direct from the NYC-metro area on Mundo Salsa Radio (mundosalsaradio.com) Saturday afternoons from 1-6 pm (ET). Listen from any mobile device, computer, or tablet as we bring you the Salsa, Latin Jazz, Charanga, and Latin Soul of yesterday, today, and tomorrow.

Que Viva La Música, #57, 3-29-25

Listen here to the podcast of our March 29, 2025 edition of celebrated Latin music radio program Que Viva La Música, created decades ago by Vicki Solá, now streaming worldwide direct from the NYC-metro area on Mundo Salsa Radio (mundosalsaradio.com) Saturday afternoons from 1-6 pm (ET). Enjoy Salsa, Afro-Cuban Jazz, Charanga, Latin Soul and more—classic, new, and live—right here!

Interview with Pete Rodriguez, Que Viva La Música, #56, 3-22-25

Saturday, March 22nd, 2025, we interviewed Pete Rodriguez, son of late, beloved icon Pete "El Conde" Rodriguez, in advance of the trumpeter's upcoming East Coast appearances. April 3rd, Rodriguez performs at Clement's Place, in Newark, NJ, and April 4th, at ZINC,New York City. We'll be listening to music from his recent release, I'm Pete Rodriguez, Volume 1. As always, we have more exciting trax lined up for you, so please join us on Mundosalsaradio.com, presenting the music of yesterday, today, and tomorrow! Please join us as we bring you five hours of sizzling Salsa, Latin Jazz, Charanga, and Latin Soul. Listen from any mobile device, computer, or tablet.

Que Viva La Música, #56, 3-22-25

Saturday, March 22nd we interviewed Pete Rodriguez, son of late, beloved icon Pete "El Conde" Rodriguez, in advance of the trumpeter's upcoming East Coast appearances. April 3rd, Rodriguez performs at Clement's Place, Newark, NJ, and April 4th, at ZINC,New York City. We'll be listening to music from I'm Pete Rodriguez, Volume 1. As always, we have more exciting trax lined up for you, so please join us on Mundosalsaradio.com, presenting the music of yesterday, today, and tomorrow! Please join us as we bring you five hours of sizzling Salsa, Latin Jazz, Charanga, and Latin Soul. Listen from any mobile device, computer, or tablet.

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