The “cuatro” (Spanish for the number “four”) is a deceptively simple instrument. It’s a small, four-stringed guitar but it serves as the backbone of traditional Puerto Rican jíbaro music. Over decades ...

The fledgling Marsalis Music Label celebrates another anniversary with sophomore releases by two of its most exciting young artists: Bluestate by guitarist Doug Wamble and Jibaro by saxophonist Miguel ...

A music creator re-thinking the concept of Puerto Rican music, Pedro crosses over invisible frontiers with an (extra)ordinary approach to music. He aims at fusing the earthy quality of folk music with ...

NPR's Scott Simon speaks to musician Eblis Alvarez about his new album, "Meridian Brothers and El Grupo Renacimiento." It's an imaginary collaboration with a fake 1970s Colombia salsa band. El Grupo ...

MIDDLETOWN -- What do Puerto Rican jibaro, West African high life, and Portuguese fandango have in common? They're all different types of music to be presented during the City of Middletown's World ...