Que Viva La Musica

Here's our June 14th, 2025 interview of Vocalist/Composer Ray Viera. We presented his newest release, his fifth production under his family-owned label, Rasar Records. Composed by Viera, "Sonríe y Vive Contento" is a swinging, inspirational anthem of resilience—a timely call to embrace joy and perseverance in the face of life's challenges.

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...

Saturday, June 14th, 2025, we interviewed Salsa Vocalist/Composer Ray Viera and presented a brand new release marking a fifth production under his family-owned label, Rasar Records. Composed by Viera, "Sonríe y Vive Contento" is a swinging, inspirational anthem of resilience—a timely call to embrace joy and perseverance in the face of life's challenges.

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 ta...

Saturday, June 7th, 2025, Richie Bertrán and Vicki Solá presented their Annual Tribute to Puerto Rico, in advance of the National Puerto Rican Day Parade. Bertrán, a longtime member of the Que Viva La Música family, read poignant writings describing his memories of growing up Puerto Rican. Bertrán and Solá also curated a musical playlist to accompany the readings and pay tribute to Puerto Rico.

Celebrated Latin music radio program Que Viva La Música, created decades ago byVicki Solá, now streams worldwide direct from the NYC-metro area on Mundo Salsa Radio (mundosalsaradio.com) Saturday...

Saturday, May 31st, 2025, we presented a third brand new track by Edwin Perez, "Consequencia," and we spoke with Raymond Perez about the June 14th season opener at La Marqueta, when Summer Salsa Saturdays presents Johnny Mambo & Friends.

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 to...

This Saturday, May 24th, 2025, we paid tribute to legend of legends, "El Rey" Tito Puente, commemorating his transitioning twenty-five years ago, on May 31st, 2000. Ron Puente, eldest son of Tito Puente, presented a playlist showcasing his iconic father's versatility.

On today's show we also featured a brand new track by Edwin Perez, "Rumba Sin Invitación," a new release by King of Latin Soul Joe Bataan, "And I Cried," and a new recording, a tribute to the great Ismael Rivera by Choco Orta, "Homenaje A Su Majestad."

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This Saturday, May 17th, 2025, we showcased Edwin Perez's sizzling, heavy-duty, brand new track that just dropped, "Isla"!

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.

Here is our Saturday, May 10th, 2025, interview with bandleader/sonero/composer Edwin Perez, AKA "Edwin Who?" We discussed his career, upcoming new singles, and we listened to his music, which we've been playing here on QVLM!

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.

This Saturday, May 10th, 2025, we interviewed bandleader/sonero/composer Edwin Perez, AKA "Edwin Who?" We discussed his career, upcoming new singles, and we listened to his music, which we've been playing here on QVLM!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 to...

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, Ch...

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, Ch...

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.

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!

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...

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...

Saturday, March 15th, 2025. we interviewed Michael Tate, leader of Latin Tropical Soul music band 3D Rhythm of Life in advance of their Saturday, March 29th performance live in concert with special guests Herman Olivera and John James, at the St. George Theatre in Staten Island, N.Y.

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.

Saturday, March 15th, 2025. we interviewed Michael Tate, leader of Latin Tropical Soul music band 3D Rhythm of Life in advance of their Saturday, March 29th performance live in concert with special guests Herman Olivera and John James, at the St. George Theatre in Staten Island, N.Y.

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.

Enjoy our March 8th, 2025 eduition of celebrated Latin music radio program Que Viva La Música, created decades ago by Vicki Solá, now streaing 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.

Enjoy our March 1st, 2025 interview with legendary artist, Frankie Vazquez, in advance of his March 1st performance at the Co-op City Community Center (El Baile de Los Salseros, 177 Dreiser Loop, Bronx, NY.)

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.

Enjoy our Saturday, March 1st, 2025 edition of Que Viva La Música. We interviewed legendary artist Frankie Vazquez in advance of his March 1st performance for Mambo Baby Productions' El Baile De Los Salseros at the Co-op City Community Center (177 Dreiser Loop, Bronx, NY.) Also performing that evening will be Herman Olivera, Cita Rodriguez, Fajardo, Jr. y Las Estrellas de Charanga, andWillie Alvarez, "El Trombonista Del Barrio."

Today's show also celebrates the one year anniversary of Que Viva La Música streaming on Mundo Salsa Radio.

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Enjoy our February 22, 2025 interview with legendary artist, Herman Olivera, in advance of his March 1st performance at the Co-op City Community Center (El Baile de Los Salseros, 177 Dreiser Loop, Bronx, NY.)

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.

Enjoy our February 22, 2025 interview with legendary artist, Cita Rodriguez, in advance of her March 1st performance at the Co-op City Community Center (El Baile de Los Salseros, 177 Dreiser Loop, Bronx, NY.) In addition to discussing her own career, she shares memories of her iconic father, Pete "El Conde" Rodriguez.

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 th...

Enjoy our Saturday, February 22nd, 2025 edition of Que Viva La Música. We interviewed two legendary artists, Cita Rodriguez and Herman Olivera, in advance of their March 1st performances for Mambo Baby Productions' El Baile De Los Salseros at the Co-op City Community Center (177 Dreiser Loop, Bronx, NY.) Also performing that evening will be Frankie Vazquez, Fajardo, Jr. y Las Estrellas de Charanga, and Willie Alvarez, "El Trombonista Del Barrio.

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 Rad...

Enjoy our February 15th, 2025 eduition of celebrated Latin music radio program Que Viva La Música, created decades ago by Vicki Solá, now streaing 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.

Enjoy our February 8th, 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.

Enjoy our February 1, 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.

Enjoy our January 25, 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.

Enjoy our January 18, 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.

Enjoy our January 11, 2025 edition of Que Viva La Música. 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.

Enjoy the first Que Viva La Música show of 2025!

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.

Here is our December 28th, 2024, interview of Orquesta Del Rey's leader, Eduardo Alvelo, We explored the band's history, presented four Christmas tracks and also tracks from their most recent production. Boricua Levanta Tu Bandera.

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.

December 28th, 2024, we interviewed Orquesta Del Rey's director, Eduardo Alvelo, exploring the band's history, presenting Christmas tracks and also tracks from their most recent production. Boricua Levanta Tu Bandera.

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.

Our December 21st, 2024 show celebrates Christmas, Puerto Rican-style, with Musica Navideña, and features a reading by Richie Bertrán of his work Pastel Production., detailing one of his most poignant childhood holiday memories, Bertrán's reading has been a Que Viva La Música tradition for decades.

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...

This Saturday, December 14th, 2024, Que Viva La Música featured Living Legend Eddie Palmieri's music throughout this special edition of Que Viva La Música, in honor of his December 15th birthday.

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.

Saturday, December 7th, 2024, we interviewed Billy Crespo and presented his brand new track, "Mesero," arranged by Luis "Perico" Ortiz.

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.

Saturday, November 16th, we spoke with bandleader Dany Martinez and José Calderón, who presented two brand new, innovative Charanga tracks by CubanoRican, "Sacale Jugo" and "Para Ti."

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.

Saturday, December 7th, 2024, we interviewed Billy Crespo and presented his brand new track, "Mesero," arranged by Luis "Perico" Ortiz.

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.