Voice of the Waterlily- Our Stories

Voice of the Waterlily- Our Stories

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Voice of the Waterlily- Our Stories episodes

  • Ep. 21 Celebrating The Life And Work Of Rafael Cortijo (with Aurora Flores)
    Listen to a fascinating conversation about Rafael Cortijo featuring special guest Aurora Flores. You will learn about the beginnings of Cortijo y Su Combo con Ismael Rivera, which Cuban musician first greeted Cortijo at the Palladium, the role of Bobby Capó in the success of the band, and so, so much more. This is all intertwined with the powerful music of Cortijo! 
    Espero que disfruten mucho! 
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    @voiceofthewaterlily
    Link to Maquino Landera (live)
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LWLuxZ90YuQ
    1 hr 49 min
  • Ep. 20 Remembering The Unforgettable One: Celebrating Tito Rodriguez
    It is no small statement to call someone unforgettable, however Tito Rodriguez is one case we can safely say, someone who is truly unforgettable. Sometimes it is hard to define with  words to say why an artist is so special. For me, Tito's pure sentimiento is what makes him unforgettable. Despite the fact that he joined the ancestors 49 years ago, he still is just as alive now as he was then. Today we celebrate and remember the unforgettable one. Feliz Cumpleanos to Tito Rodriguez. 
    Songs:
    Baranga
    Cha Cha Cha Para Ti
    Barito
    Guaguanco Bonito
    Mama Güela (live)
    Cuando Cuando
    Bailala Hasta Las Dos
    Tu Pañuelo
    Avisale A Mi Contrario
    Besar
    Un Cigarillo La Lluvia Y Tu
    Vuela La Paloma
    Cualquier Cosa
    Amor Perdoname
    Cariño
    Mio
    Bilongo
    Satin and Lace (live)
    El Vive Bien
    El Doctor Del Amor
    Me Faltabas Tu
    Tiemblas
    Esta Tarde Vi Llover
    Ha Llegado La Hora
    Links:
    1 hr 50 min
  • Ep. 19 Down With Mediocrity; Up With Greatness: A 2-Hour New Years Special

    Feliz Año Nuevo! "Down with Mediocrity; Up With Greatness"! For this 2-hour New Year Special, we will be hearing some of the greatest, most complex and profound music that Latin Music has to offer. And while we are just scratching the surface, you will hear a range of artists and styles, all having one thing in common; they all unite us inside of the rhythm of life. Enjoy this special show as we celebrate greatness. 


    • Cuba Linda — Grupo Folklorico Y Experimental Nuevayorquino

      • Album: Concepts In Unity

      Year: 1975

      Comp: 

      • Mi Congo Te Llama — Eddie Palmieri

        • Album: Lucumi Macumba and Voodoo

        Year: 1978

        Comp: Eddie Palmieri, Bob Bianco, Fransisco Aguabella

        • Ta Julian — Los Muñequitos De Matanzas

          • Album: De Palo Pa Rumba

          Year: 2009

          Comp: José Andro Mesa Bosh

          • Se Me Olvido — Grupo Folklorico Y Experimental Nuevayorquino

            • Album: Lo Dice Todo

            Year: 1976

            Comp: Andy + Jerry Gonzalez

            • Descarga Candido (Live) — Candido Camero + Cachao

              • Album: The Last Mambo

              Year: 2006

              Comp: Candidio Cammero + Cachao

              • Congo Blues — Mongo Santamaria

                • Album: Mongo’s Way

                Year: 1971

                Comp: Congo Blues

                • Mambo For Vibes — Hilton Ruiz + Tito Puente

                  • Album: Hands On Percussion

                  Year: 1995

                  Comp: Tito Puente

                  • Seven Steps To Heaven — Giovanni Hidalgo

                    • Album: Worldwide

                    Year: 1993

                    Comp: Miles Davis

                    • Liberated Spirit — Ray Barretto and New World Spirit

                      • Album: The Message

                      Year: 1998

                      Comp: Ray Barretto

                      • Agua De Clavelito — Johnny Pacheco Y Su Tumbao Añejo feat. Hector Casanova

                        • Album: Los Amigos

                        Year: 1979

                        Comp: Miguel Angel Pozo

                        • Que Palo Es Ese — Los Van Van

                          • Album:

                          Year: 1989? 1983?

                          Comp: Juan Formell

                          • El Paquete — Barbaro Fines Y Su Mayimbe

                            • Album: Mensajeros De Dios

                            Year: 2013

                            Comp:

                            • Sentimiento — Pete ‘El Conde’ Rodriguez

                              • Album: Este Negro Si Es Sabroso

                              Year: 1976

                              Comp: Tite Curet Alonso

                              • Nague — Machito and his Afro Cubans

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                                Year:

                                Comp: Chano Pozzo

                                • Guaguanco Africano — Miguelito Valdes

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                                  Year:

                                  Comp:

                                  • Agua Que Va A Caer—Patato and Totico

                                    • Album:

                                    Year:

                                    Comp:


                                    • Agua Que Va A Caer—Cortijo Y Su Combo

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                                      Year:

                                      Comp:

                                      • Cuando Estoy Contigo — Johnny Ventura

                                        • Album: Siempre en Orbita

                                        Year: 1973

                                        Comp: Armando Manzanero


                                        2 hr 8 min
                                      • Ep. 18 Bobby Capó and his love songs to Puerto Rico
                                        Remembering Bobby Capó, 32 years after his passing. From his tear welling odes to Puerto Rico to his romantic Boleros and Cha-Cha-Chas; Bobby Capó remains one of the most beloved singers Puerto Rico has ever seen. You will hear all about his life and listen to some beautiful songs. Enjoy!
                                        Dime que si, dime que no; Bobby Capo
                                        Le Lo Lay - Bobby Capo
                                        Vuelve; Despierte Borincano 
                                        Ay Que Vergüenza Me Da; The Wonderful World Of Bobby Capó 
                                        Tapame Contigo; Invitation To Love 
                                        Rosa Rica 
                                        Soñando Con Puerto Rico;  Despierte Borincano
                                        Despierte Borincano;  Despierte Borincano
                                        Mi Borinquen; Despierte Borincano
                                        El Premio Mayor 
                                        Mi Boca Sin Tu Boca; The Wonderful World Of Bobby Capó 
                                        Llorando Me Dormi; Cronología 
                                        Piel Canela; The Wonderful World Of Bobby Capó 
                                        Muy Adentro
                                        Vincente Fernandez 
                                        Amor Eterno
                                        58 min
                                      • Ep. 17 Remembering two greats who recently joined the ancestors

                                        Today's episode is about two incredible singers who recently joined the ancestors; Meñique (December 30, 1933-November 28, 2021) and Paquito Guzman (November 20, 1939-December 9, 2021). You will hear about their lives and legacies! Enjoy music featuring these two amazing singers and their work with bandleaders, the likes of Tito Puente, Tommy Olivencia and Charlie Palmieri...

                                        Buen Viaje, Maestros! 

                                        Meñique: 

                                        No Hay Amistad

                                        Salsa Y Sabor 

                                        Timbalero Mayor 

                                        Mi Tierra Lejana 

                                        Los Pequenitos De Son feat. Santitos Colon

                                        Paquito Guzman:

                                        Oye Mi Consejo feat. Tommy Olivencia 

                                        El Son Cubano feat. Tommy Olivencia 

                                        Sobre Una Tumba, Una Rumba 

                                        Raices 

                                        Mintiendo Se Gana Mas 

                                        49 min
                                      • Ep. 16 Style and Rhythm: Sonero Pete ‘El Conde’ Rodriguez

                                        Celebrating a phenomenal talent...Pete 'El Conde' Rodriguez. You will hear tunes like Cañonazo and Cositas Buenas as well as ones like Babaila and  Amor De Mis Amores. listen to his incredible story and the incredible legacy he left behind. 

                                        With Pacheco:

                                        Caõnazo 1963

                                        Convergencia 1967

                                        Un Nuevo Amor 1970

                                        Cositas Buenas 1973

                                        Yo Tengo La Llave 1989 

                                        Solo Work:

                                        Babaila 1974

                                        Areito A Sonar 1977 

                                        Tumbakutum 1976

                                        Amor De Mis Amores 1977 

                                        Vacila Con Tu Trago 1986


                                        58 min
                                      • Ep. 15 Giant of the Keyboards Charlie Palmieri

                                        Remembering and experiencing the magic of Charlie Palmieri; one of the greatest Puerto Rican piano virtuosos of all time. We will hear and explore his early work with his Charanga La Duboney, his work with Vitin AViles and Meñique and so much more. You will learn about his life and even hear a special anecdote about him from a family friend. ENJOY and don't forget to follow me on Facebook and Instagram. Go check out my blog too!  Songs:  Ritmo Charanga  Palmieri Y La Duboney  Either You Have It Or You Don't  Dame Tu Corazon feat. Vitin Aviles  Guaguanco En Puerto Rico No Puedo Vivir feat. Vitin Aviles  Tributo A Pedro Flores feat. Meñique  Sedante De Rumba feat. Vitin Aviles  El Cantante De Amor feat. Vitin Aviles  Vamonos Pa'l Monte feat. Charlie Palmieri, Eddie Palmieri and Ismael Quintana  Live Videos Of Charlie Palmieri:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tyl8Gh1v9uY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9gBd4gRty1Y with his brother, Eddie and Ismael Quintana  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i0MTTTOB8nQ With Ray Barretto, Andy Gonzalez and Nicky Marrero Charanga  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charanga_(Cuba)

                                        1 hr 3 min
                                      • Ep. 14 A conversation with Aurora Flores, Bill Nieves and José Mangual Jr. about Yomo Toro, Asalto Navideño and so much more.
                                        "He made me ashamed of being ashamed", declared Bill Nieves when talking about the great Puerto Rican Cuatrista, Yomo Toro. This week's episode is a fascinating conversation between three amazing elders; Aurora Flores, Bill Nieves and Jose Mangual Jr. Thanks to Aurora, who set up both of these interviews, I was able to sit in on these amazing recounts of history and take it all in. 
                                        Bill Nieves, former producer of Yomo Toro's TV show, 'El Show De Yomo Toro', was able to recount his days working with Yomo intertwined with his amazing personal story. He speaks of Yomo with such love and respect and helps the listener get the idea of who Yomo was as a person. 
                                        We also had the privilege to speak with Jose Mangual Jr., an incredible musician, particularly percussionist. He recounts his experience recording the seminal Christmas  album 'Asalto Navideno'. He also talks about his musical influences, the role of Cortijo and a lot more. All of these fascinating stories are intertwined with music. 
                                        Asalto Navideño, recorded in 1971, was a seminal album that brought together the best of both worlds; a New York Latin sound and a traditional, authentic Puerto Rican Jibaro sound. The album featured the likes of Hector Lavoe, Yomo Toro, Milton Cardona, Profesor Joe Torres and Jose Mangual jr. and others. On the album you will hear styles such as aguinaldos, bombas, plenas and guaracha jibaras. 
                                        Enjoy the captivating conversation and amazing music. 
                                        Lechon De Cachete; This is one of Yomo's original compositions. Hector's use of Puerto Rican slang is amazing in this song. He uses the term "de cachete" which refers to something that you get for free. This goes back to the tradition of parrandas where musicians would go house to house during the holidays. People would invite them in and feed them, a tradition that has long standing in Puerto Rico, if you tried something like that in New York, someone would definitely call the cops on you. 
                                        Canto A Borinquen 
                                        Viva La Vida Contento
                                        Aires De Navidad 
                                        Traigo La Salsa
                                        1 hr 26 min
                                      • Ep. 13 Skillful Songwriter - Authentic Vocalist: Ismael Quintana
                                        Celebrating the work, life and contributions of Ismael Quintana. You will hear about his early life, beginnings in music, early days with Eddie Palmieri's La Perfecta and his later work with Fania. Enjoy and don't forget to follow me on Facebook and Instagram 
                                        @voiceofthewaterlily 
                                        Mi Isla Preciosa w Eddie Palmieri; La Perfecta 1961
                                        Si Echo Pa'lante w Eddie Palmieri; Echando Pa'lante 1964
                                        Adoracion w Eddie Palmieri; Sentido 1973
                                        La Libertad w Eddie Palmieri; Vamonos Pa'l Monte 1971
                                        Verdad Amarga w Eddie Palmieri; Lo Que Traigo Es Sabroso 1963
                                        Jessica w Ricardo Marrero and the Group; Jessica 1979
                                        Piano Man w the Fania All Stars; Commitment 1980
                                        Maestro De Rumberos; Lo Que Estoy Viviendo 1976
                                        Mientes; Amor Vida Y Sientimento 1977
                                        Contento Estoy; El Molestoso vol. 2 1962
                                        1 hr 19 min

                                      About Voice of the Waterlily- Our Stories

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                                      A class conscious exploration of history, music and culture, especially focused on Latin America.