Tommy Torres & Nelly Furtado – Sin Ti

Tommy Torres Nelly Furtado Sin Ti

I can't lie: Tommy Torres has long been one of my favorite Latin artists.  Not only is the man a genius producer, arranging the instrumentation so that every string chord, every piano progression, and every drum entrance sound natural and effortlessly complement the song's story, but he also has a voice full of passion and meaning!  While his last album Tommy Torres was my favorite, in part due to the way he interweaved Puerto Rican music into the tracks, the new 12 Historias certainly is a … [Read more...]

Tommy Torres – Mientras Tanto

Tommy Torres

Tommy Torres has released a new video for the song "Mientras Tanto" and like always, it's filled with profound lyrics and a simple arrangement of instruments that unite to create a beautiful sound.  The lyrics can be summarized as the age-old wisdom of living in the moment, for mañana es otro día y el de hoy no se ha acabado.  Tommy outlines the uncertainties that lead to worries in life, reminding listeners that the oldest people appear to be the most calm because they know that everything … [Read more...]

Kany Garcia – Acoustic Sessions From The New Album (July 31, 2012)

Kany Garcia

Kany Garcia is a talented singer-songwriter from Puerto Rico, signed to Sony Music Latin, who will be celebrating the release of her third album Kany Garcia on July 31, 2012.   Viewers of the 2012 Premios Juventud (Univision Youth Awards) had a chance to watch an exciting live performance of the first single from the album, "Que Te Vaya Mal."  I personally felt that the quality of the broadcast audio was sub-par, so I encourage anybody who was unimpressed with what they heard to take a minute … [Read more...]

Episode 1: Summer Kick-Off

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Listen: Download (Right Click And Save): Episode 1: Summer Kick-Off Summary: The premiere episode of the Spanglish Noise podcast is a balance of rhythmic dance tunes and inspiring romantic ballads, preparing listeners for the excitement of summer that awaits us around the corner.  Joseph Mitchell and Nataly Sanchez share their insights on artists in the world of Latin music, from emerging acts Elastic Bond, Leslie Grace, and Madai, to established artists such as Elvis Crespo, Tommy … [Read more...]

Tommy Torres – Querido Tommy (Lyric Video)

Tommy Torres

Music is like a puzzle, with a variety of intricately-shaped pieces carefully fitted together to leave listeners with an auditory vision.  While musicians are certainly the most visible piece of this puzzle, the producers and composers behind the scenes are just as instrumental in determining the outcome of the project.  Today I introduce you to Puerto Rican singer-songwriter Tommy Torres, who initially earned his stripes in the music industry as a producer and arranger. As ironic as it … [Read more...]