Huey Morgan's Latin Adventures

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Fania And Salsoul

20210605

In this episode, Huey stays in New York to explore the legacy of Fania Records. Fania was the home to the biggest names in salsa, we're talking Willie Colon, Celia Cruz, Eric Gale, Ray Barretto, Ralfi Pagan, Bobby Valent퀀n, Rub退n Blades, H退ctor Lavoe, and, Ismael Miranda. Formed by bandleader Johnny Pacheco, alongside former New York cop Jerry Massucci, Fania had humble origins, with the two men selling records out the back of their cars. The label rapidly grew and became known as the Motown of latin music. The label was so successful that the Fania All-Stars would regularly play huge venues like Madison Square Garden, and famously Yankee Stadium.

Huey delves into Fania's huge back catalog to tell the story of the label, and also explores the legacy of Fania's rival, Salsoul. Formed when Fania was totally dominant, Salsoul followed the label's blueprint by creating a house band stacked with talent, The Salsoul Orchestra. Salsoul, as the name suggests, initially combined soul music with salsa, and released records by the likes of Joe Bataan. Salsoul went on to ride the wave of disco, but always kept it's latin DNA.

Huey Morgan dives into the unique sounds and diverse cultures of Latin America.

In this episode, Huey stays in New York to explore the legacy of Fania Records. Fania was the home to the biggest names in salsa, we're talking Willie Colon, Celia Cruz, Eric Gale, Ray Barretto, Ralfi Pagan, Bobby Valentín, Rubén Blades, Héctor Lavoe, and, Ismael Miranda. Formed by bandleader Johnny Pacheco, alongside former New York cop Jerry Massucci, Fania had humble origins, with the two men selling records out the back of their cars. The label rapidly grew and became known as the Motown of latin music. The label was so successful that the Fania All-Stars would regularly play huge venues like Madison Square Garden, and famously Yankee Stadium.

Huey Morgan's Latin Playlist, No.1

20210605

Huey compiles an amazing playlist of his favourite Latin anthems

Huey Morgan dives into the unique sounds and diverse cultures of Latin America.

Huey Morgan's Latin Playlist, No.2

20210606

Huey compiles an amazing playlist of his favourite Latin anthems.

Huey Morgan dives into the unique sounds and diverse cultures of Latin America.

The Birth Of Salsa

20210529

In Episode 1 of Huey Morgan's Latin Adventures, Huey explores the origins of Salsa.

One of the staples of Latin American Culture, Salsa is a combination of styles from Cuba, Puerto Rico, Africa and beyond, but it was in New York where it coalesced into a genre of its own.

Huey puts together a playlist that traces that journey, from the early latin dance bands lead by the likes of Machito, to the Fania All-Stars, who could sell out Yankee Stadium in their pomp.

Along the way you will hear how the Cuban missile crisis played a key role in the creation of the genre, as the blockade of Cuba cut ties between the Cuban-Americans in New York and their home country. You'll also hear how Latinos in New York created another important genre, latin jazz, when they started mixing and playing with the likes of Dizzy Gillespie.

There are also contributions from a New York musician with Puerto Rican heritage, the one and only Louie Vega, who alongside Kenny “Dope ? Gonzalez, took the latin music of his parents generation and turned it into something completely new.

Huey Morgan dives into the unique sounds and diverse cultures of Latin America.

There are also contributions from a New York musician with Puerto Rican heritage, the one and only Louie Vega, who alongside Kenny `Dope` Gonzalez, took the latin music of his parents generation and turned it into something completely new.

20210612

In Episode 3 of Huey's Latin Music Adventure, Huey goes back to the source and plays the music that originated out of Cuba and Puerto Rico.

The two nations have huge ex-pat communities living in New York, and it was these communities who brought with them the original sounds that would develop into Salsa, Boogaloo, Latin Jazz, Latin Freestyle and a bunch of other genres.

Having visited both places before the pandemic, Huey will play some of his favourite tracks that he discovered on those trips. As always he'll also feature some of the New York artists whose ancestry is in Puerto Rico and Cuba.

A Cuban album that is inescapable is Buena Vista Social Club. Huey will hear from the head of World Circuit Records, Nick Gold, about the sessions that resulted in that classic recording.

Huey plays the music that originated out of Cuba and Puerto Rico.

Huey Morgan dives into the unique sounds and diverse cultures of Latin America.

20210619

In the final part of Huey's Latin Music Adventure, Huey focusses on new music being made by Latin artists. He hears from Adrian Younge, who has been creating new records with Brazilian Jazz legends such as Azymuth, Marcos Valle, and Joao Donato.

Huey also hears from Wayne Francis, who was one of the band leaders on the Mestizo project, which brought players from the UK Jazz scene together with Cumbia musicians from Columbia to create a very special and unique performance.

Plus, Oli and Miguel from London's Olindo Records make an appearance, talking about their work artists from Venzuela.

In the final episode Huey focusses on new music being made by Latin artists.

Huey Morgan dives into the unique sounds and diverse cultures of Latin America.

Episodes

Episode	Title	First Broadcast	Comments
	Fania And Salsoul	20210605	In this episode, Huey stays in New York to explore the legacy of Fania Records. Fania was the home to the biggest names in salsa, we're talking Willie Colon, Celia Cruz, Eric Gale, Ray Barretto, Ralfi Pagan, Bobby Valent퀀n, Rub退n Blades, H退ctor Lavoe, and, Ismael Miranda. Formed by bandleader Johnny Pacheco, alongside former New York cop Jerry Massucci, Fania had humble origins, with the two men selling records out the back of their cars. The label rapidly grew and became known as the Motown of latin music. The label was so successful that the Fania All-Stars would regularly play huge venues like Madison Square Garden, and famously Yankee Stadium. Huey delves into Fania's huge back catalog to tell the story of the label, and also explores the legacy of Fania's rival, Salsoul. Formed when Fania was totally dominant, Salsoul followed the label's blueprint by creating a house band stacked with talent, The Salsoul Orchestra. Salsoul, as the name suggests, initially combined soul music with salsa, and released records by the likes of Joe Bataan. Salsoul went on to ride the wave of disco, but always kept it's latin DNA. Huey Morgan dives into the unique sounds and diverse cultures of Latin America. In this episode, Huey stays in New York to explore the legacy of Fania Records. Fania was the home to the biggest names in salsa, we're talking Willie Colon, Celia Cruz, Eric Gale, Ray Barretto, Ralfi Pagan, Bobby Valentín, Rubén Blades, Héctor Lavoe, and, Ismael Miranda. Formed by bandleader Johnny Pacheco, alongside former New York cop Jerry Massucci, Fania had humble origins, with the two men selling records out the back of their cars. The label rapidly grew and became known as the Motown of latin music. The label was so successful that the Fania All-Stars would regularly play huge venues like Madison Square Garden, and famously Yankee Stadium.
	Huey Morgan's Latin Playlist, No.1	20210605	Huey compiles an amazing playlist of his favourite Latin anthems Huey Morgan dives into the unique sounds and diverse cultures of Latin America.
	Huey Morgan's Latin Playlist, No.2	20210606	Huey compiles an amazing playlist of his favourite Latin anthems. Huey Morgan dives into the unique sounds and diverse cultures of Latin America.
	The Birth Of Salsa	20210529	In Episode 1 of Huey Morgan's Latin Adventures, Huey explores the origins of Salsa. One of the staples of Latin American Culture, Salsa is a combination of styles from Cuba, Puerto Rico, Africa and beyond, but it was in New York where it coalesced into a genre of its own. Huey puts together a playlist that traces that journey, from the early latin dance bands lead by the likes of Machito, to the Fania All-Stars, who could sell out Yankee Stadium in their pomp. Along the way you will hear how the Cuban missile crisis played a key role in the creation of the genre, as the blockade of Cuba cut ties between the Cuban-Americans in New York and their home country. You'll also hear how Latinos in New York created another important genre, latin jazz, when they started mixing and playing with the likes of Dizzy Gillespie. There are also contributions from a New York musician with Puerto Rican heritage, the one and only Louie Vega, who alongside Kenny “Dope ? Gonzalez, took the latin music of his parents generation and turned it into something completely new. Huey Morgan dives into the unique sounds and diverse cultures of Latin America. There are also contributions from a New York musician with Puerto Rican heritage, the one and only Louie Vega, who alongside Kenny `Dope` Gonzalez, took the latin music of his parents generation and turned it into something completely new.
03		20210612	In Episode 3 of Huey's Latin Music Adventure, Huey goes back to the source and plays the music that originated out of Cuba and Puerto Rico. The two nations have huge ex-pat communities living in New York, and it was these communities who brought with them the original sounds that would develop into Salsa, Boogaloo, Latin Jazz, Latin Freestyle and a bunch of other genres. Having visited both places before the pandemic, Huey will play some of his favourite tracks that he discovered on those trips. As always he'll also feature some of the New York artists whose ancestry is in Puerto Rico and Cuba. A Cuban album that is inescapable is Buena Vista Social Club. Huey will hear from the head of World Circuit Records, Nick Gold, about the sessions that resulted in that classic recording. Huey plays the music that originated out of Cuba and Puerto Rico. Huey Morgan dives into the unique sounds and diverse cultures of Latin America.
04		20210619	In the final part of Huey's Latin Music Adventure, Huey focusses on new music being made by Latin artists. He hears from Adrian Younge, who has been creating new records with Brazilian Jazz legends such as Azymuth, Marcos Valle, and Joao Donato. Huey also hears from Wayne Francis, who was one of the band leaders on the Mestizo project, which brought players from the UK Jazz scene together with Cumbia musicians from Columbia to create a very special and unique performance. Plus, Oli and Miguel from London's Olindo Records make an appearance, talking about their work artists from Venzuela. In the final episode Huey focusses on new music being made by Latin artists. Huey Morgan dives into the unique sounds and diverse cultures of Latin America.