I love radio, and I love to talk, so I’m always glad to talk about subjects dear to me on programs hosted by some esteemed colleagues. I’ve appeared on NPR shows Alt.Latino, World Cafe and All Things Considered, the BBC World Service, the CBC’s Day 6, and the legendary Los Angeles Latin music show Alma del Barrio, among others. Here are a few.
Does the Rolling Stones' show in Havana represent a landmark moment in Cuban history?
When Major Lazer and the Rolling Stones are played historic shows in Havana, the CBC’s magazine show called me to talk about it with host Brent Bambury.
Latin Roots: Celebrating Thanksgiving With Flavor
I brought some of my favorite songs about food to this Thanksgiving episode of World Cafe’s Latin Roots with David Dye.
Cuban Treasures Unearthed: Remastered Jam Sessions From Historic Panart Records
Felix Contreras put together this great extensive piece about The Complete Cuban Jam Sessions box set, and has me on Alt.Latino to talk about it.
Latin Roots: Christmas In Cuba
For this World Cafe Latin Roots segment, I took a look at Christmas in Cuba, with some of my favorite Cuban Christmas music from pre-revolutionary times up until the present day.
Latin Roots: Timba, Cuba's Funky Dance Music
A segment about timba on the World Café’s Latin Roots, saluting the music that powered young dancers in Havana in the 90s.
New Island Sounds from Cuba's Young Guard
This piece on All Things Considered about some of my favorite artists has me digging into my collection to listen to these albums again.