This week, a second helping of fresh salsa, just added to the RADIO MACONDO collection. We liked the fresh stuff so much last week, we had to come back for more. Featuring: Oscar D'Leon and Dimension Latina in that classic from 1972, "Lloraras"; then Andy Montanez and Dimension Latina in a "Lloraras" near-sound-alike; another 90s hit from Puerto Rican Power. Then, into another sample from the Fania Remasters, just out this year: This time it's Willie Colon and Hector Lavoe in a cut from the 1968 album "El Malo". Mongo Santamaria then introduces La Lupe in a track from 1963. Plus more recent classics from Chocolate Armenteros, Chino Nunez, and Celia Cruz. And we wind things down with a set of new hits from now: Africando, Gilberto Santa Rosa, Ismael Miranda, and Jose Alberto. Still got room for more of the fresh stuff? Come on into our kitchen!

RADIO MACONDO celebrates Spring... con sabor! We welcome it with a set of tracks you won't hear (yet) on the stream--a sampling of music DJ John has just added to the collection. Featured are two tracks from a new digital remastering of the whole Fania catalog: Eddie Palmieri's "Vamonos Pa'l Monte" and Cheo Feliciano's "Anacaona," both just re-released in gorgeous digital sound. Then two newly added Tito Puente classics, and some early Puerto Rican Power with Tito Rojas singing. Last, you'll find out what DJ John considers perhaps the most "important" salsa recording ever made, and we close with more new additions by Caravana Cubana and Grupo Folklorico de New York. It's a show of classics, all made fresh as... well, Spring. And that's what RADIO MACONDO does best.

RADIO MACONDO helps you say bye-bye to the busy week and hello to the weekend, starting with Maraca's hit "Castigala." Featured also: an '80s classic by the duo Celia Cruz and Willie Colon, then a string of contemporary hits. The hour closes with one of the DJ's favorites: "Canto a La Habana" by Celia Cruz, plus an updating of the classic "Moliendo Cafe" by Africando, and a true bomba from Puerto Rico by Rafael Cortijo's orchestra. Tired of the work week? Tell it to get outa here!

Latin Jazz and salsa legend Ray Barretto passed away on February 17, 2006. As a very special tribute to his music and career, we offer a special two-part podcast. In part 1, we explore Ray's sound through the 1960s, featuring outstanding examples of his charanga and boogaloo recordings.

Latin Jazz and salsa legend Ray Barretto passed away on February 17, 2006. As a very special tribute to his music and career, we offer a special two-part podcast. In part 2, we hear the powerful salsa of the early '70s, featuring a classic live set recorded in 1976, then a taste of Ray's jazz explorations.