Dear Readers, thanks to our network of passionate salsa dancers, we have created this newly revamped Dear TOsalsa section to meet the growing needs of our readership...

For Beginners to Salsa... don't forget we have this great new Guide to Salsa which has lots of answers!

It's impossible for us to know all the answers to many of these questions/discussions, so please feel free to add your own response at any time via email or on our feedback form.

Dear TOsalsa! -- Salsa Music


December 29, 2003 -- Lyrics

Dear TOsalsa, Do you have the lyrics to the song Dale Pa'lla? If you do, can you give them to me? Thanks a bunch! Katie


December 28, 2003 -- Un amor para la historia...

Hi: I would like the letter of Gilberto Santa Rosa's song: Un amor para la historia. Thank you. Hla: Me gustaria que me pasaran la letra de una de las recientes canciones del gran Gilberto Santa Rosa: Un amor para la historia: Gracias. Jorge.

December 23, 2003 -- Answer for a Question

I´ve got the answer for this question:

The singer is Gustavo Rodriguez from colombia, in the colombian group "Orquesta Internacional los Niches" the song is "Si supieras" you can see more in http://www.discosfuentes.com/esp/pdfs/d10530.htm

October 3, 2003 -- Song
There is a song that I have heard a million times and I swore up and down that it was Grupo Niche but I cannot find it anywhere... I've asked around and sing it to people and yes they have all heard it but have no idea what the name is. I have been looking for it FOREVER and still no luck so I am wondering if maybe you can help me out. Here are some of the chorus lyrics:

No te vayas cuando mas, te necesito.
la vida no puede seguir, si tu te alejas de mi
recuerda los momentos que juntos, juramos vivir
no te vayas, no te vajas, quedate junto a mi

No te vayas cuando mas, te necesito.
comprende que mi amor por ti, durara hasta el final
el fuego que me hiciste sentir......

Si tu te alejas de mi, triste y bacio estare.... Oye si tu me dejas solito... la vida no puede seguir haci...

Anyway... you get the point....if there is anyway you can help me out here with the name and who sings it I would really appeciate it!!! Sorry for all the typos. :-) ~J


December 21, 2003 -- hey finally!!

i would just like to let ya know that salsa is one of my best music type. bueno and second que i just love Aventuras nueva cancion. they have a lot of sucess in this song y ojala siempre hagan mejor y que encuentren ese amor in the music and on the words that they say.pa mi su cancion es #1 en mi list. all the other singers that are involved w/salsa just to let ya know ist fun pa bailarla.i mean i get all into the rythm.wish everyone good luck i especialmente saludos al grupo Aventura. love always, sandra


December 20, 2003 -- Jamaican Salsaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa???-DJ Richie

I m sorry to be a very late bloomer to the site.... But I found DJ richies comments a phenomena for me. My father comes from the Cayman Islands, My mother Was from Cuba. Her mother was from Jamaica... Thus I have relative there.... MY mother and father were separated although my father was part of my life... My mother was overwhemingly the major cultural influence in my life; To the extent that i've been a salsa musician for over 20 years- gigged with Casonova,conjunto Cache, Angelo y su conjunto modelo, Ray Ramos, Tipica New York, Orquesta Sublime, the original LA sorpresa, to name a few. I had no idea that Salsa could or would exist in Jamaica... I 've found that Jamaican music-either was usally out of tune/pitch and/or boring. But The message in reggae is very vital and I'm sure harmonically it will grow and musically expand. DJ Richie..... Please give me some info.. so that if I go back to JA... I'll know where to go and what nights.... Please reply....tks -- Bobby

December 9, 2003 -- ENBIARME MAS INFORMASION

PORFAVOR ENBIEARME UNA BREVE BIOGRAFIA DE LOS BACHATEROS MONCHY Y ALEXANDRA GRASIAS. -- Venus


 December 7, 2003 -- My Favourites

Hello Rose, You really hit the nail on the head! I think almost all MY favorites are on your list. Three other favorites of mine are: Acabo de Llegar, Alex Leon; La Burga de Panama; and Bilongo/La Negra Tomasa. I'm not sure of the artists of La Burga and Bilongo, as I've heard them played primarily by a local band, and because they're classics, and have been remade.

Please forgive me if they're on the list and I missed them; I'm a little worn out from dancing! Take care, Kate

Dear Kate, check out my Music section, and you'll find about 3 more Top 100 lists you may have missed...

December 5, 2003 -- song from one of your videos

Hi Rose, I'm just a random dancer surfing your site.

I was wondering if you ever found out who the band was that did the sond to this video on your site:

Frankie Martinez - Social Dancing
Puerto Rico Salsa Congress
Quicktime Movie
posted December 18, 2002

You were asking others about it and I was wondering if anyone emailed you the answer to your question. It's a great song! Roger

Dear Roger, check out the Dear TOsalsa Music 2003 section... you'll find the answer there!


December 3, 2003 -- Bachata Lyrics

Hello, Saw your page. Nice work, keep it up. I wonder if you could help me out with the lyrics for Joe Veras Cartas de Verano. (whole cd)
Thanks Nadine

 November 22, 2003 -- Lyrics

I love that you have the lyrics to songs on your site... do you have the lyrics to Pegame to Vicio(Merengue)by Exitos -- Antonella

Dear Antonella, I don't, but maybe you might get lucky and a reader will write in and supply them...


November 20, 2003 -- aventura (the group)

i would like to have info about this exellent group,or else please send me the address of there web site thanks have a nice day from the island of malta -- John

Dear John, unfortunately there isn't an official website for them... Rose


November 18, 2003 --

Hi Rose, Is it possible you could e-mail me your first edition of top 100 salsa songs to dance to, i would greatly appreciate it. I am a dj with a party asking for the best salsa of all time.

Thank you so much. DJ Mike

November 16, 2003 --

Hi! I just want to thank you for a great site!

Also, if you haven't tried RealOne, with free online radios on the internet, you should try it! It is great!

They have a live broadcast of RADIO SALSA-RADIO CUBIK NETWORK (San Francisco).. It is great!! I am just trying the free 14 day trial right now, thought, I'd pass the news. You can download the player from Real Media Player's site.. http://www.real.com Then you can go to RADIO and just search for Salsa

I hope you like it.. :) -- Theresa

November 12, 2003 -- Lyrics

I really need lyrics to the song "A mi mamita le gusta" by Orishas by this friday. Could you provide these lyrics or find them for me? Thank you! -- Anon

Dear Readers, can anyone help him or her out?

November 5, 2003 -- Salsa Song

Hi, There's a really great salsa song that I', trying to find the name for. In English it's "Do it to me again" (in spanish it would be something like "has me lo traves").

Do you know what this song is and/or who it's by? -- Jonathan


November 4, 2003 -- Head's Up for DJ's

Hi Rose, I just wanted to make a comment about DJ's in clubs... I have always thought that DJ's should keep people ON the dance floor and keep them dancing (?!). Then why do so some DJ's insist on playing LONG merengue/bachata/non-salsa sets if they see people are no longer dancing and just standing around? Thanks. -- S


November 3, 2003 -- LyRiCs

Hey RoSe!!!, I have a problem on Finding a song by La India...Its called Sola...i was wondering if you could find it for me...thaks alot and i love your site -- MoOcH


November 1, 2003 -- I need to no these lyrics in english

please tell me what the song Los adolescentes me tengo que ir lyrics mean in english please break it down I need to no. -- TimotheyO

Dear TimotheyO, if you have the spanish lyrics, copy them into free translation.com and you'll get an English translation of the song. Rose

October 29, 2003 -- Salsa Songs

Rosa, Based on yor extensive list of songs i figured you could answer a question ? I had a als song that i loved but i lost it. I can't remember the artist I think his first name was charlie, I could be wrong and the Chorus started out< Tu me dijiste que nadiase.... I can't remember the rest but the artist was essentially saying that yyou told me that I wouldn't fall in love. Do
you know this song and the artist. i would really appreciate if I could get
that info so that I can find the song -- joe

October 26, 2003 -- re email of October 12, 2003 -- Question

The song Rudy and Jennifer danced to is called "La

Pelota" by Ray Barretto.


October 26, 2003 -- Re email of October 6, 2003 -- Help

The song your looking for is Ella by Hansel, the album is Ayer y Hoy. DJ Rod


October 13, 2003 -- elusive lyrics

I listen to a Spanish radio station down here in the US Iirgin Islands...I heard this great song, but all I can hear is "una mala mujer"....it sounds like a duet, I am trying to track down the song and the artist and would like to hear a clip before, so I know I'm buying the right CD!! -- Priscilla


October 12, 2003 -- Question

Hi! I just have a quick question...does anyone know the name of the song that Rudy Zalez and Jennifer Silvas dance to in the finals? I've been looking for it and I can't seem to find it. Thank you for any help you may provide. -- Paola

"Bailalo...que lo bailao' nadie te lo quita" *~Gilberto Santa Rosa~*


October 7, 2003 -- Lyrics to Gilberto Santa Rosa (Album: Solo Boleros) (Song: Un amor para la historia)

Hablan de un amor alucinante tan intenso y fascinante como el sol de primavera. Cuentan de un amor que es tan perfecto, tan hermoso y tan honesto que sé exige donde quiera. Dicen de ese amor que son el uno para el otro y es que están hablando simplemente de nosotros.

Lo nuestro es un amor para la historia, cada memoria, nos marcará la vida entera. Lo nuestro es un amor más grande que un amor tan grande que es mi estrella y mi bandera.

Lo nuestro es un amor que es tan profundo, que asombra al mundo que da esperanza y ganas nuevas. Lo nuestro es un amor que escapa la razón, violento como el fuego que no quema.

Hablan de un amor casi imposible excitante impredecible que acaricia y atropella. Dicen de ese amor que son el uno para el otro y es que están hablando simplemente de nosotros. Lo nuestro es un amor para la historia, cada memoria, nos marcará la vida entera. Lo nuestro es un amor más grande que un amor tan grande que es mi estrella y mi bandera.

Lo nuestro es un amor que es tan profundo, que asombra al mundo que da esperanza y ganas nuevas. Lo nuestro es un amor que escapa la razón, violento como el fuego que no quema. Lo nuestro es un amor para la historia.

-- Maribelis


October 6, 2003 -- Help

I have been looking for a song for months but the problem is that I don't know the name of the artist or the name of the song. but it says something like this " Ella hace el amor como una salvaje, y en cuanto al sexo ella es una insaciable"&#9835; &#9835; &#9835;

It's 3 guys talking about the same woman but they don't know that she is seeing them at the same time. If you can help me find it I will be very thankful. -- Lucas.


October 5, 2003 -- videoclips

Hi i would like to know the tune that Frankie Martinez was dancing to at the Peurto Rico Congress 2002.
The song was looped but it's a heavy tune and i need it in my life!!
Please help -- Simon, England


Dear Simon, just check in my Dear TOsalsa - Music 2003 section, you'll find the answer there...

October 3, 2003 -- Song

There is a song that I have heard a million times and I swore up and down that it was Grupo Niche but I cannot find it anywhere... I've asked around and sing it to people and yes they have all heard it but have no idea what the name is. I have been looking for it FOREVER and still no luck so I am wondering if maybe you can help me out. Here are some of the chorus lyrics:

No te vayas cuando mas, te necesito.
la vida no puede seguir, si tu te alejas de mi
recuerda los momentos que juntos, juramos vivir
no te vayas, no te vajas, quedate junto a mi

No te vayas cuando mas, te necesito.
comprende que mi amor por ti, durara hasta el final
el fuego que me hiciste sentir......

Si tu te alejas de mi, triste y bacio estare.... Oye si tu me dejas solito... la vida no puede seguir haci...

Anyway... you get the point....if there is anyway you can help me out here with the name and who sings it I would really appeciate it!!! Sorry for all the typos. :-) ~J


October 1, 2003 -- a request if possible

I was wondering if there is a site or a possibility of getting a songs lyrics in spanish that was translated into english. I am very interested in the song Obsesion (or No Es Amor) by Aventura but in need of the english versoin or translation. Help please! -Kristin

Dear Kristin, just cut and paste lyrics into www.freetranslation.com. -- Rose


September 30, 2003 -- Do you know this song

I was in Costa Rica this summer and there was a song on at the disco that everybody loved. It said something about all the latinos putting their hands in the air and then later it listed all the spanish speaking countries. Do you know what I'm talking about? -- Amy


September 29, 2003 -- cha cha cha

Hey,
I came across your Top 100 Salsa songs (by Rose) in my quest for cha cha songs. I'm deaf but can hear the beat. I was hoping to find some good CDs or singles so I can learn the beat and start dancing to it.

Any tips? (By the way, nice list!) Thanks! Burton

September 25, 2003 -- Looking for a cd

I have been looking for It's Time / Ya Es Tiempo by Angel Canales for quite some time now. Would you know where I can purchase a copy? Thank You, Joe

September 28, 2003 -- Looking for a cd

The cd you are looking for can be found a www.museodeldisco.com They're a phenomenal store, with prices that can't be beat and a HUGE selection of clasic and new salsa. The exact url is
http://www.museodeldisco.com/ssl/shopping.asp?item_num=TTH8884
-- DJ Rod


September 25, 2003 -- "Dance with Me" Movie Song

Hi, I have been annoyed with this question... does anyone know the name of the song in the last scene in the club that Vanessa Williams and Chayenne dance to? All I can get form it "Ana Maria orena....."....please anyone that knows please help! -- Charron

September 28, 2003 -- Dand With Me Song

The song is called "Lindo Yambu" and is performed by Cachao. Please note that the song was edited very much for length. It's an 8 minute song with the first 4 minutes being a yambu with singing and chanting, then it it kicks into the song. -- DJ Rod

September 29, 2003 -- RE: Dance With Me

The song is called Lindo Yambu. You can find it on Cachao Master Sessions Vol I (1994). -- Lisa


September 25, 2003 -- Tumbao Caiman-Song Tittle

Hello I lovr your Top 100 Salsa music lists.

I am in dire need of a song and/or Album which I cannot find anywhere! Not in Music stores, not on the net etc.

Title: Tumbao Caiman http://www.francialatina.com/fr/rm/descarga_03.ram
Artitst Estrellas Caiman
Album: Descarga Brava 2000!

Thanks for your time Pascal Musacchio-Dance Montreal

September 26, 2003 -- TUMBAO CAIMAN

Here is a link where you can purchase the CD. They are now known as Las Estrellas Cobo
http://www.descarga.com/cgi-bin/db/17653.10?H6tLRCbL;;13

DJ Rod


September 23, 2003 -- Old DJ new to Latin Music

Dear Rosa,
Thank you for a great site. As you can tell from the subject line I am an old DJ new to Latin music. I am trying to break into the Latin scene here in Indianapolis. Can you help me with a list of songs that club DJ's are playing so that I can put together a collection to get started with. I love the music so much but I don't speak Spanish so it been a real struggle putting together a collection to get started. So any of the hottest tracks new and old that Night Club DJ's in your area are playing would be what I am looking for. Thanks, TaZ

Dear TaZ, welcome to the wonderful World of Latin Music, just go to my music section and you'll find at least 8 lists of great songs to dance to... and check out my music links section for other music references, including where to purchase the music over the internet. Rose

September 22, 2003 -- bachata, merengue, salsa music

Hi! I'm looking for the BEST songs or artists that sing bachata, merengue or salsa. I really love listening and dance to bachata music. -- Hulda

Dear Hulda, that's why we have a music page with Top 10 or 100 favourites -- click here! Rose


September 21, 2003 -- ???

Hello, I just got back from cuba veradero.When I went to the discos there I
heard three really poopluar songs there.They were in spanish and kind of hip hop....I heard them everywhere I went there. One is Amor ,..... im not sure but if you know what the top ten songs in cuba are (besides salsa ) could you let me know or if you might know which ones im talking abut let me know thanks!
love Cheryl
September 20, 2003 -- Name of Song

Hi, You have a video of Frankie Martinez Social Dancing at the Puerto Rico Congress. What is the name of that song! Who is performing that version? Which Album is it on? I think it's a great track, so hope you can help!!
Reagards, Gareth Roberts, Encuentro Latino U.K.

Dear Gareth, check my linnk to Music 2003 above and you'll find the names there.

September 17, 2003 -- English Songs into Salsa

Hi Rose,
My name is Jose and I am from Sydney Australia. Salsa has taken off big time in this City and you can practically go to various venues every night of the week.

I have been dancing for 4 years and I have acquired alot of my favourite Salsa songs. I was wondering if you can help with the following English songs that have Salsa versions with giving me the name of the artists and correct name.

Lady (made famous by Kenny Rogers)
Hotel California (made famous by the Eagles)
Easy (made famous by Lionel Ritchie)
Iesha
Gangsters Paradise
Heaven (made famous by Brian Adams)
Lady in Red (made famous Christo Burghe)
Careless Whispers (made famous by George Michael)
Maria (made famous by Ricky Martin).

Thanks, Jose

Dear Jose, I'm not familiar with that many english songs made into salsa, except for a few favourites, this is one you'll have to rely on the readers for help... Rose


September 16, 2003 -- Looking for a old song

Can anyone tell me who sang the 1960s famous radio version of La Pollera colora , I think it was a Cumbia ? -- Albert Vasquez


September 14, 2003 --

¡Hola! I teach high school Spanish in New Jersey. I have played some of the more popular songs in class. The kids are really enjoying the music (especially the love songs!). They would would like to see what these
artists look like. I was wondering if you know of any place where I can get posters of the more popular artists. I would really appreciate it if you can help me. ¡Gracias! Carmen

Dear Carmen, I have no idea where you can get posters except possibly from latin music companies OR why not show them the artist's albums from the online music websites. That's how I got familiar with artists' faces or check out the current day musician photos on justsalsa.com -- Rose
September 14, 2003 -- This Song

Hello, I was hoping that you could provide some info regarding this song and the group. Is this an old song or was it recently released? How long has this group been around and where can I find more recording?

Whatever info you can provide would be very much appreciated.

The group and song - Mestizo/Dale pa'lla dale pa'ca. Thanks, Ron


September 8, 2003 -- I'm Looking for a Song By?

Hi Rose,
I'm looking for the title and band name of a song that got a lot of airplay this summer. The chorus goes something like this, "Ama me, o deja me, No me digas que me quiras sin querer me..." I can't remember too much more of the song. I'm sorry. I hope that you can help me out. Thanks, Elisa

September 9, 2003 -- Amame Song name


The name of the song is "Amame O Dejame" by Kevin Ceballo.
If you are a fan of romantic/pop salsa his last cd "yo soy ese hombre"
has a lot of scorching melodies.
His other huge hit was "Para Quererte" in 1998.
Dj Fab Salsero

September 1, 2003 -- i love everything

i love this web site it was so great i got all of my favorite music lyrics. i never really knew about bachata until i went to miami. Then that is when i fell in love with it. -- Vanessa


August 30, 2003 -- Japanese group

Hi, my question what was the name of this japanese group that used to play salsa in the 80's the singer was a female and she speak Spanish. Thanks, Mirella

September 2, 2003 -- Japanese Group - Aug 30th Post

Could this be Ochestra De La Luz? -- M


August 27, 2003 -- Spanishgoodies.com

I was another one taken by Mr. Ray Cortez. They took my order on July 22 2003. At first I recieve an e-mail explaning that they were changing theirs servers to another location and that my order will be recieve soon. That was the 8 of August,2003. Is now the 28 and no order yet. Next I will be calling then directly. Please do not order anything from this site they will take your money and then pray that you get what you order. -- Jose


August 25, 2003 -- song artist

Could you please tell me who the artist is for this really popular cha cha song called, "Obsession." I hear it all the time but don't know who the singers are. I would be so grateful if you know. Thanks! -- Ju Yu


August 25, 2003 -- Timba

I am not a DJ, Musician or anything of the sort. I live in NY where of course there is a major on 2 scene. I got into salsa by visting Cuba. I have now been there 4 times. I understand that this is my opinion.. I love timba. I search and search for clubs that play it in NY but generally if they even bother to play Cuban music it's almost never timba. When i go to clubs like Nells it seems that everyone is so ballroom that they are not having fun no smiles nothing. In cuba there is nothing but fun and smiles when they dance and the way they dance nothing compares to it for me. I agree that timba is more complex and a little harder to dance to but once you get used to it there is no better high. It is exciting, different and sexy. I just don;t feel the same way about other tyoes of salsa they don't move me. I also love rueda. My love for rueda and timba are at the point where I am considering trying to open up my own club night once a week for free rueda lessons and timba music. It is a little depressing though being such a minority.
My favorites
La charanga habanera, Carlos Manuel, Manolito Y su trabuco, Los Van Van, Azucar Negra, Bamboleo and NG La Banda. -- Shabnam


August 19, 2003 -- Top 10

Hello, I am Kai...17 Years Old Ald i Live In The Netherlands. i am a HUGE salsa Fan, But my Question Is, If it is Possible to Make your own Top 10 List...And Send it to you! I have Some GREAT Salsa Songs...

Grupo Gale, Grupo Niche,La Sonora Carruseles...EveryThing! Greetz Kai.

Dear Kai, anyone can sene us a list of their favourite Top 10 Salsa Songs and we'll post it... Rose


August 7, 2003 -- To Someone who cares

Take it easy to SOMEONE WHO CARES. Don't be so embarassed. Celia Cruz was a great singer. But many people die everyday. Many great musicians who were more responsible for creating salsa music have died in recent years but most people didn't recognize them.

Celia Cruz had great talent, but she was also fortunate to move to the United States when the great era of Fania was happening. It was because of these records that she became famous. Most Cubans didn't know of her when suddenly she became famous in the United States. She has always been more important to Latin Americans in United States, Mexicans, to Central Americans and South Americans than to Cubans. Remember when she acted in movies and telenovelas ?(like El alma no tiene color). She was always happy and full of energy. She was someone who Latin American people could embrace and accept, while in real life many white Latin or mestizos found it difficult to accept their African Latin American bothers and sisters. Her stance against Castro put in her line with most Cuban extremist exiles in Miami. But in the end, such unrelenting ideology prevented her from going back to Cuba. A country which she dearly loved. In her last performances, this longing for Cuba certainly came out as if she knew she wasn't going to live long. This I find trully sad.

She was a great artist and person. But why berate Rose for not putting full page ads in the Toronto Star? You seem to have more time than she does.

Besides, you may adore Celia Cruz, but probably you don't know who Benny More is. Benny More was greatest singer Cuba has ever produced. Benny More should be above Celia Cruz in any pantheon of great singers. -- Chincub


August 5, 2003 -- Don Catalino "Tite" Curet Alonso

Saludos, Familia...

Please all, say a prayer for the soul of one of the greatest Puerto Rican composers of all time, Don Catalino "Tite" Curet Alonso, who died this afternoon in Baltimore, Maryland at the age of 77.


Tite Curet Alonso, el prolífico compositor puertorriqueño, fue autor del éxito musical 'Anacaona' y de otros 2,000 temas interpretados por cantantes de la talla de Lucecita Benítez, Cheo Feliciano, Rafael Cortijo, Rubén Blades, Willie Colón y Héctor Lavoe. Su gesta, sin embargo, no fue reconocida por los medios de difusión de la isla, que hace años dejaron de tocar sus canciones por el reclamo de Curet del pago de las regalías que le correspondía cobrar cuando se tocaban sus canciones.

Que descanse en paz,
www.djlacoqui.com
Con sabor Boricua, Ivette

August 4, 2003 --

Hello, I need to know the album and record label for Los Dan Den out of Columbia's Mi Cuerpo. Please let me know ASAP. Regards, Alison, Jamaica

August 3, 2003 -- Celia Cruz

T.O.SALSA, I am very disappointed in all of you and this whole website. For someone who claims to love salsa; its culture, its beauty and its people, its hard to see how the death of a legend was overlooked. I was surprised to find absolutely nothing on the passing of Celia nor was there a memorabilia of recognition of her accomplishments on this website. Im from Toronto, and this website is transmitted throughout the whole world. I find it an embarassment for the salsero side of Toronto to have overlooked this. Musicians like Celia are the ones who put you people on your feet and have fueled your passion for salsa. All of the other worthy salsa websites have stopped in their tracks and at least recognized all she has done to mould the salsa world. Rose, you should know better. You're so caught up in Puerto Rico and the Salsa congress that you couldn't even use your medium to pay tribute. Im disappointed and I just hope that all of you there at TO SALSA would get your head out of the clouds and remember what you're here for. Thank You... Someone Who Cares


Dear Someone Who Cares... I am in the middle of going away as this is the first summer where I didn't do salsa dancing and salsa website updates 24/7 after my normal working hours... yes, I did mention it in an earlier column, and yes many sites have paid tribute to her in their own way, and I plan to once my summer vacation is over... BUT I also didn't want to just do the normal story and/or pics about what happened. Some of my friends/readers have sent me some interesting links and/or given me some songs to include in a tribute. Also, I had the extreme honour of being able to see her twice live and once got to meet and have a picture with her in the same room. Moments I will never forget... so in essence, the page I want to do is going to take a little work as I have to dig up the photos from the past, and do a little research.

For Someone Who Cares, I would love it if readers such as yourself would take some time and put a tribute together that I can post in her memory; and/or put together a list of her favourite songs that you like. That would save me ALOT of time and effort that I could also be spending like you surfing through websites such as mine.

And regarding all the other worthy websites who paid tribute to her, that's wonderful; but were they also travelling for salsa, practicing and training to do a show at the Puerto Rico Salsa Congress, taking pictures for readers such as yourself and trying to find some personal time to spend with salsa dancers from around the World that you only get to see once or twice a year. Rose


August 3, 2003 -- Salsa CD's

Rose, I'm new to Orlando area and looking for Latin music store where I could buy new and classic records. Do you know of any stores? Thanks William

August 2, 2003 -- Music

i need to know th e womans name in the group aventura , she sings inthe song obsessio. does she have music of her own

August 1, 2003 -- D'Talle

Is there a web page or phone number where I can get D'talle's performance schedule. I know they have a date at Lula Lounge coming up, but I'd like to see them before that if possible. -- Paul

July 31, 2003 -- Spanishgoodies.com

Do not reccommend spanishgoodies.com to anyone. They took my online order and charged my credit card, I even got a personal e-mail from Ray Cortez when it did not go through the first time. I have not received the merchandise and he will not respond to my half dozen e-mails. It is obvious that he has no intention of delivering and the buyer should beware! -- Guillermo


July 30, 2003 -- Sosa

Sosa, Check it out @

http://www.garageband.com/song?|pe1|S8LTM0LdsaSnYlC2Y20
BLC


July 28, 2003 -- looking for artist and full name of song/very important

i am desperately looking for a song which is partially titled "Su Estrellas de David" the last word i am not sure of..i dont know the name of the artist..it was on 93.1 Amor radio station..it is very important that i obtain the information..i also cannot acquire a phone number for this radio station..if anyone can help me i will tell you why it is so important.. it is a very romantic reason. thank you so much, Debbie


July 25, 2003 -- La india

Hello, I am lookong for the lyrics and albums off india or la india she's from cuba but lives in the united states, it's very difficult for me to find some information about her. could you help me? best regards, hanane


July 25, 2003 -- Bad boyz 2

hey Asian salsa guy ...I've watched the movieso ...Don't know exactly the title of the 2 songs but I believe the artist is ORISHAS..for sure....(CUBAN HIP HOP ,RAP BAND) -- Bongocero


July 24, 2003 -- Bad Boys 2

Hey guys I recently watched BAD BOYS2 and there is this latin song played twice in the movie, and I would like to know what the name is and who sings it. Anyways talk to you guys later.
>From asian salsa guy.

July 24, 2003 -- Please help me find who sings this Salsa Song!!!

Hello. This is John Rivera. I have been trying to find out who sings a particular Salsa song. I think the title of the song is: "Como Te Voy a Olvidar," but I am not sure...

It is a Salsa song.

Part of the song goes as follows:

"Pero no, no te voy a desfraudar.. nuestro amor sera
por una eternidad, si el ayer te pudo hacer sufrir y
temer, junto a mi seras feliz con mi querer

y ademas te juro que en mi soledad.... te sone y ahora
aqui a mi lado estas, y sere tu esclavo y tu amante
fiel, borrare aquellas huellas de tu piel..

te dare mis momentos de ternura, y el placer sera todo
dulcura, y no habra quien pueda separarnos jamas, pues
los dos tenemos la felicidad"

The voices in the chorus repeat this phrase: "Confia y dejate amar, no te voy a desfraudar."

The person sounds like Eddie Santiago, but I am not
sure who actually sings this song. Please help me if possible.

VIVA LA SALSA!! Thanks a bunch. John Rivera


 July 22, 2003 -- Las Calaveras Todas Blancas Son

Hi, I'm responding to a question posted by Ana de Veracruz in January 2003. I have a Latin Brothers CD with the song "Las Calaveras", which includes the phrase "las calaveras todas blancas son".

I'm trying to find the complete lyrics for that song and a couple of other Latin Brothers songs-- does anyone know where to look for Latin Brothers lyrics (and guitar tabs if possible)?

Thanks! Sarah

July 21, 2003 -- References of "Descarga Lebron"

HI Rose!

I'm sorry to bother you maybe with my question but I saw the following URL
http://www.tosalsa.com/goto.asp?http://www.tosalsa.com/Music/songlist-top100_edition2002.htm while surfing on the Internet because I was trying to trace one reference to a song made by "The Lebron Brothers" called "Descarga Lebron" ! (It is in fact a Mambo becoming a Salsa).

Unfortunately here in France I've been facing many difficulties to find the relevant CD references which could allow me to buy it: could you help me to find definitly the good references?

Thank you in advance, Patrice (France)

July 19, 2003 -- Salsa top ten love songs...

I really like the list compiled but a few have been ommitted. One love song ( or anti-love song ) can be the song called " No Vale La Pena " sung by Johnny Rivera & Ray Sepulveda. Another one by the name of " No Me Tires La Primera Piedra " sung by none other than Tommy Olivencia... I am constantly updating my salsa songs and one that i can't find the singer nor the name of the song it goes something like " te di de mi vida entera, llorando la vida entera " Or at least thats what it sounds like the singer is saying. I have heard it repeatedly in nightclubs here in the Chicago area but i have had no luck finding it. If anyone knows the name or even the singer i would greatly appreciate it.... thank you !! -- Manny


July 16, 2003 -- Please help me find this song

I am wanting to know the name of the artist that sings a song on the 2001 Mayan salsa competitions. The lady is wearing a blue shirt black skirt. -- Lissett


July 15, 2003 --

Hi Rose, Simon from England, on the site you asked you did anyone know the track that Frankie was dancing to @ the Puerto Rico congress Dec 18th 2002. Did you find out Rose? because i would like to know also.

Holla back, Regards
Simon aka MR flipandbounce


July 14, 2003 -- name of a song

just wanted to stop by and say i really like the topics on here about salsa....i was actually loking for a specific song , dont know who sings it or what the name of it is... it kinda goes like this...." llorando la vida entera/ llorando la vida entera" or something of the sort...i have tried looking for it all over the internet and cannot find it....for the life of me i cannot find it...if anyone knows the name or even the singer i would greatly appreciate it thanks!! -- Manny


July 12, 2003 -- favor

Hola, Rose Knows!
Si pudieras encontrar la letra de la cancion "Amandote" de Gilberto Santa Rosa, albom "Esencia", te estaria muy agradecido.

Un saludo desde San Peterburgo, Rusia. Gracias por el apoyo a la musica latinoamericana. Jorge Castaneda.


July 11, 2003 -- AVENTURA "OBSECION"

ES UNA VERGUENZA LAS FALTAS DE ORTOGRAFIA QUE HAY EN LA CANCION. DEBERIA DE DARLES VERGUENZA PUBLICAR ESO.
ES PREFERIBLE NO ENCONTRAR NADA, A VER ESO. YA QUE USTEDES SON GENTE TAN RECONOCIDA, COMO PUEDEN PERMITIR QUE ALGUIEN ESCRIBA ASI. ASEGURENCE DE RELEER LAS COSAS QUE VAN A SALIR PUBLICADAS EN LA WEB, YA QUE LOS QUE QUEDAN MUY MAL, SON USTEDES, LOS AUTORES DE LA CANCION.

AL QUE ESCRIBIO LA CANCION EN LA WEB, POR FAVOR QUE SE DEDIQUE A OTRA COSA O, QUE SE COMPRE UN "MATA BURROS" Y POR VARIAS NOCHES SE SIENTE A LEER!!!!! GRACIAS NATASHA

"Obsession" adventure

The spelling mistakes in that song are a shame. They should be ashamed
to publish this. Anything would be preferrable to this. Especially
since these are well known people, how can they allow anyone to write
like this? For sure when re-reading the things that get published on
the web, those who look bad are you, the authors of the song. To the
one who wrote that song on the web, please dedicate yourself to
something else, buy a dictionary, and get reading for a few nights! Thank-you Natasha


July 11, 2003 -- Help

Hi Rose , My name isRaul from D.c Purasalsa from Holland-Netherlands.
Could you tell me now the title of the song where Frankie was social dancing on, Videos'. I met Henry Knowless in Holland and i know it is OscarD leon but i forgot the title of this great song. With my warm regards , Raul . www.purasalsa.nl

Dear Raul, Me Predeste Velas. Go to my Dear TOsalsa Music 2003 page and you'll find out the album, etc. Rose

July 11, 2003 -- RAULIN ROSENDO

DO YOU HAVE THE LYRICS TO THE SONG:(MALA Y BEUNA) DE RAULIN ROSENDO IF YOU DO CAN YOU EMAIL IT TO ME THANK YOU VERY MUCH! -- Janet


July 7, 2003 -- Videoclips

It is Yamanaka whom it begins it, and it e-mails from Japan. Frankie does a social dance in Puerto Rico, and please teach a title of a musical composition and artist at that time. I am all right and ask.

July 6, 2003 -- a Montreal Salsa Dancer

Hi Rose,
my name is Steve and a Montreal salsa dancer. Congratulations for the web site and the videos !!! I was watching again and again the Frankie Martinez social dancing video and I was wondering if you finally found the name of that song ? I really really like that song !!! Thanks allot, Steve

Dear Steve and Yamanaka, please go to my Dear TOsalsa music page for more information as many readers have asked that very same question. Me Prendeste Velas by Oscar De Leon -- Rose

July 6, 2003 -- Hello

I am looking to find a list of Song's of everything El Gran Combo Has recorded, can you help me Find such a list,
Thank you, Tom

Dear Tom, piece of cake, just go to our Music Links page and you'll find links to all kinds of music websites that has a discography of every El Gran Combo album recorded or all the albums that are currently available for sale, such as Descarga.com. Rose

July 4, 2003 -- Question

I have been visiting your site quite a bit. Great job.

I have a question that I've been trying to find an answer to for quite a while. Yuri Buenaventura has a video where that looks like it is from a movie. Whanted to know if you know what was a name of the movie. Thanks, Alex

Dear Alex, the only time I saw a video of Yuri was when he was doing a video of his salsa song, "Salsa", but maybe one of the readers will know... Rose


July 2, 2003 -- New Forum: Radio Airplay

Hi folks, I was following your discussion who is the better salsa singer, and the problem of radio airplay came up. As a matter of fact, I agree completely that some of the best soneros out there don't get radio airplay in the US. This includes Frankie Vasquez and Herman Oliveira, among others, and it is a shame!!! I come from Germany and we have an organisazion of German salsa DJ's with a monthly charts website. Our regular top10 hitters are Wayne Gorbea, Son Boricua, Eddie Palmieri, Africando, Spanish Harlem, Susie Hansen etc etc etc. No chance for Victor Manuelle, Marc Anthony, La India and all the other commercial stuff. Now I wonder why all of these aforementioned artists, most of them from New York, have to go to Europe to see their music widely appreciated? -- Roberto


June 28, 2003 -- Good Wedding reception Salsa songs?

I'm just writing in to ask curiously what are considered say the best.. 10-20 wedding reception salsa songs? I'll be getting married in december and we're both beginners - so I was looking for some direction! Thanks if you all can help. -Gabe

Dear Gabe, 10-20 wedding reception songs in terms of dance speed or in terms of good songs... there's so many to choose from, I'd look at my Top 100 Salsa Song Lists for ideas and/or my CD Library section. All the links to these sections are in my Music Section under "Dance Forum" at the top of the site -- Rose.


June 27, 2003 -- Lyrics

I went to the Aventura concert in New Orleans but i dont speak spanish... I know wat obsesion is about but I would like the lyrics in english. Is there a place I could get that? Thanx, Celeste

Dear Celeste, I suggest taking the spanish lyrics and going to a site called www.freetranslation.com and you'll get an idea of what the lyrics mean. Rose
June 26, 2003 --lyrics

hety can u please post da lyrics 2 celia cruz-Lanegra tiene tumbao and da lyrics 2 elvis crespo - La cerveza thanx, Ani


June 25, 2003 -- Question

Hi there,
I was in a club in Chicago and I heard a song which really interest me. Not sure if it's old or recently new but I'm hoping you could help me. The song is from Lenny Kravitz with a Salsa Hit. Does Lenny have more than one song with a Salsa beat? If so, could you help me? Thanks. Damaryd --
"Life may not be the party we hoped for, but while we are here we might as well dance Salsa. "

Dear Damaryd, the song I think you're referring to is "Thinking of You", an English song with a salsa beat; and I think it's the only song but I could be wrong... hope this helps, Rose

June 25, 2003 --

Hi. First off let me tell you that you are doing a great job,and that your site makes surfing the web worth while. That aside i am writing in reguards to the song that olivia dasso is performing to What is it called ehere can i buy it . If you could at least point me in the right direction i weould be forever greatful. Thank you, Ivan


Dear Ivan, see the June 10th letter... and you will probably find out the album by checking either amazon.com or descarga.com by doing a search.

June 24, 2003 -- Lyrics for Temba Tumba Timba

Hi, I'm just wondering if it would be possible to get the English translation for "Temba Tumba Timba" by Los Van Van on their album Llego Van Van? I have loved the song ever since I first heard it in a salsa club in Ghana, West Africa, a couple of years ago. I have found the Spanish lyrics on various websites but since I don't know any Spanish I'm still dying to know what the song means. The web page translators do a lousy job and I'm no wiser. I hope you can help. Thanks! Ama

Dear Ama, I suggest taking the spanish lyrics and going to a site called www.freetranslation.com and you'll get an idea of what the lyrics mean. Rose


June 18, 2003 -- Name of a Song

I was wondering if you knew the name of the song that come out in the video clip,"East meets west"? -- T Calles

Dear T, now you're the fourth person to ask... see June 10th!

June 18, 2003 -- Looking for CDs

Hi Rose, i just found ur website and i absolutely love it !!
i cant believe u guys have the lyrics for Dejame un Beso..Salsa Kids

I recently came back from Cuba and thats all they played. While i was there i bought the Polo Montaner CD which is amazing.

Im looking for either a website or a store such as Super Latin Hits..to see if i can find the CD for Grupo Aventura, along with other artist.

I love dancing salsa, merengue and anything spanish.
Im portuguese so i have that rhythm in me already !!

Anyways please let me know of any special events and as well as a store in which i can find these CDs. Thanks alot, Ciao Milene


June 18, 2003 -- Quisiera saber el nombre de una cancion

Hola, Quisiera saber el nombre de la persona que canta la cancion que dice asi: Y me enamore de tus ojo de tu boca de tu cuerpo, mala mala Se lo voy a agradecer mucho, Huber

June 18, 2003 -- Videoclips

Hi, I would like to know the song in the clip of Juan Matos and Olivia Dasso East meets west. Greetz Guillermo, Netherlands

Dear Guillero, my goodness you are the third person to ask... see below under June 10th for the name of the songs... Rose

June 17, 2003 -- Name of Song/Artist

Hey Rose, Great job on the site, it's excellent. There's an amazing song on one of the 2003 Berlin Competition video clips(Couple No. 4 - Ana and Orville -- 2nd Place). I was wondering if you know the title or artist of that song. Thanks for any help. Victor

Dear Victor, maybe one of our readers can help you...
June 17, 2003 -- Salsa Specialist CD Shops

Hi Rose, I have a friend who will be on business trip in Ottawa. I provided him with a list of Salsa CDs to buy from. Could you please recommend addresses for Salsa CDs specialist shops in Ottawa? Many thanks, Cheers,
Alain

Dear Alain, sorry, I don't shop for CD's in Ottawa, maybe one of the readers can help you....

June 16, 2003 -- don't know the name of a song

I was wondering if you new the new the name of the song that Olivia Dasso and Juan Matos danced in 2003 video clip for the L.A. congress? -- Hector

Dear Hector, the answer is below under June 10th...
June 16, 2003 --

I WANTED TO KNOW WHEN GILBERTO SANTAROSA WILL BE IN CONCERT IN MIAMI -- Jezenia

June 16, 2003 -- Frankie Martinez Social Dancing

Dear Rose,
Could you, please, tell me what is the name of the song that is played in the following videoclip:

Frankie Martinez - Social Dancing
Puerto Rico Salsa Congress
Quicktime Movie
posted December 18, 2002

Thanks, Jaime

Dear Jaime, please go to Dear TOsalsa - Music 2003 as it's been asked so many times... Rose


June 12, 2003 -- URGENTE

Por favor necesito que me manden el nombre del artista que canta la cancion oye morena que buena esta a mi me gusta pa vacilar les los agradeceria en el alma es para un regalo para manana muchas gracias -- Catherine


June 10, 2003 --

I was wondering if you new the name of the song that Olivia Dasso,and Juan Matos are dancing to in the 2003 Salsa Congress? -- Hector

June 13, 2003 -- In that clip Olivia Dasso and Juan Matos are dancing to two songs by Joe Cuba (with Jimmy Sabater on vocals): "El Hueso" and "Pruebalo".

Paul Chivers
United Salseros

June 9, 2003 -- Song?

Hey! Thanks for putting the link to Tower Records, I don't know why it is SO satisfying to listen to even just 15 seconds of a song you love! Anyhow, do you happen to know what song Juan Matos and Olivia Dasso danced to? Tnx. -- Anon

Dear Anon, actually it's 30 seconds to each clip and yes, it's better than nothing and usually you remember more than that if it's one of your favourites to dance to... and yes, I know the song, but I just don't know the name and artist... What will be funny is finding out the name, and then finding out I already had it all along... but as soon as I watched that performance, I knew it was a song that would grab everyone's attention if it hadn't already... Rose
June 9, 2003 -- song...

Hi Rose, i love the song of the F.Martinez' video at Puerto Rico 2002, did someone tell you the name of it? Thanks a lot !! Marc-Anthony, France


Dear Marc Anthony, yes, they did, Me Prendeste Velas by Oscar D'Leon.

 June 5, 2003 -- music

I was wondering if you had the english lyrics to Obsesion my Aventura. i would really appreciate it if you could e-mail them to me. thanks a bunch -- jackie

Dear Jackie, sorry we don't have the English lyrics. Rose
June 4, 2003 -- Looking for A Cd

Hi, there is a salsa/mambo song which title might be "I don't speak spanish". Do you know the group and the CD on which I can find it? Cheers Jo


June 3, 2003 --

Hi Rose, how about creating a list of your top ten Salsa songs with English lyrics ? Kevin

Dear Kevin, that's tough one for me as most of the songs I dance to don't sing in English, but I've seen those types of lists before... so unless another reader can provide it, I'll hunt it down when I have more time... Rose

May 31, 2003 - El Pregonero

LA MASACRE MADE THIS SONE, EL PREGONERO. CLASSIC. IT'S A SHAME IT'S NOT UP HERE. -- Anon

May 29, 2003 -- Top 10 Salsa Songs and a Question

Hi Rose, I"m surprised this amazing song by Victor Manuelle never made it on the list. It's great on both 1 and 2 but I prefer it on 2 because you can do
some great afro cuban moves to it!! The song is called "Ahora me Toca a mi"
by Victor Manuelle.

I also have a question - when and where are the latin events this summer? By Latin, I don'et mean strictly salsa, just anything that involves the culture, like music, food etc. I know they have one at Wonderland and Mel Lastman Square, but are there any events in June? Please let me know! Thank you! Clarisse


May 27, 2003 -- find spanish lyrics

your site is really great but i have one question about it. i saw you have a couple of lyrics but is it also possible to find lyrics on your site? cuz am searching for lyrics of the singer Diego Torres do you know him? or do you have more information about him? i really hope that you can help me! Thanx, ya brendy!


May 23, 2003 -- Best Salsa Dance Music for Beginners

Rose, Can you provide me a list few songs for a beginner Salsa dancer? I noticed your "Top 100 List of Great Salsa Songs to Dance To...", but suspect the beat may be to fast for a beginner. Thanks, Nick

May 20, 2003 -- Music

can you please help me? I wonder if you knoe yhe name of a salsa song that seems like the music of the movie mission impossible..its always danced on competitons.. Karla


May 17, 2003 -- Bachata

Hola! Como están amigos de TOSalsa.com les envios este mensaje
para mandarles saludo pero a la vez preguntarles algo.

Hay una canción de Bachata que a mi me gusta y espero q me puedan decir el nombre de la canción y que (quién) la canta porfavor.....

Así es la canción sólo me se un pedaso....

No me dejan verla....
sueño con tenerla

Es q la verdad noc nada me se esas 2 oraciones espero q me
mande la letra de esa o canción o mandarme que o quien la
canta.....

Gracias, Judy Chen, Panamá


May 17, 2003 -- Frankie Martinez - Social Dancing-Puerto Rico Salsa Congress

Hello Rose, I just came across your site by chance. What a wonderful & very informative site. Im a salsa & a jazz dj in London (uk). Been watching some of the videos....men, they are brilliant! I was wondering whether you did find out what the name of the tune Frankie is dancing to in the above video. Its absolutely captivating, Ive been goin through my vynyl & cd collection and dont think I have that one-I have too many & sometimes I dont even know what I have. It sounds like Oscar d'leon but I'm not totally sure so please let me know ......I will really appreciate it. Thank you. Sylvester.....

Dear Sylvester, my goodness, I think I've definitely found a new way to help sell CD's for salsa music... why didn't the record labels think of it... and Oscar D'Leon and his label should thank me because I can't believe the number of dancers and DJ's who have been hooked onto this song and have written in. Please go to the Dear TOsalsa - Music 2003 section as the name of the song and album is listed there... Rose

May 17, 2003 -- song titled "Besame"

I have been looking for the group performing a song titled "Besame" on Univision in the past year with no success,and the group is one female lead singer with 4 male dancers. sincerely,ralph cox


May 16, 2003 -- Another Song

Hi Rose, thanks for your quick reply! I managed to get my hands
on it thanks to you, and now I'll be the first dj in Hong Kong to play that song! I actually have another music question for you. A salsa song whose chorus sounds like 'Proyecto construyendo'... Nobody knows it here, and I've failed to get any positive results from online search
engines. If it can help you identify the song, it's in the www.salsaloon.com web site's video pages: video Cesar and Irivali. Thanks again! Sebastien

May 23, 2003 -- response

Hello Sebastien, The song is "Clavo y Martillo" off the latest Wayne Gorbea album: http://www.descarga.com/cgi-bin/db/19501.10?i7xpXEn8;;14
Sincerely, Paul Chivers. United Salseros

May 13, 2003 -- Salsa Lyrics

Soy aficionada de la muscia latina. Mandame las palabras a las canciones si puedas, especialmente las palabras de las canciones de Tito Nieves y Puerto Rican Power o Orquestra Aragon o Africando -- Kelly


May 13, 2003

Hi, I have desperately been trying to find song title "Sandra" by Corazon
Gitano, song which you have on your list. Can you please tell me where I
can find this song, or where can I find the CD from Corazon Gitano???? Thank you so much, Zul

May 12, 2003 -- Ave Maria Lola

Quando te miro yo veo que tu la espalda me das
Si lo ases porque soy feo, la culpa de eso tiene Papa
Means:
When I look at you, I see you turn your back on me
if you do that because Im ugly, thats my father's fault

I love that part! Nice pick, Jana.
-e


May 12, 2003 --

Hi Rose,
I watched the video clp of Frankie Martinez dancing at the PR congress last year, posted at the TOsalsa web site. I was wondering: has anyone given you the title of that song? It is really most addictive, and i'm dying to have it in my collection! Kind Regards, Sebastien Chouillet, Salsa DJ/Instructor, Hong Kong

Dear Sebastien, just check in my Dear TOsalsa music section -- it's been answered so many times... Rose

May 11, 2003 --

hi..maybe u could help me.... My name is Michelle. And i know u know alot about salsa music and there is this song that ive been looking for, for soooo long. I dont know the name of it or who sings it. I think its tito puente.

Well to describe it a bit...im sure u heard of that song by tito puente-flauta y timbal....well the beginning to that song has the same beginning to the song im looking for... In the coro(chorus part) part they keep singing in the background "salsa na'ma"

Gees...u think u could help me... Well if u cant... thx anyways...
I like what u've been doing keep up the good work:)


May 23, 2003 -- Song

Hi Michelle, I think the song you're looking for is "Salsa y Sabor" by Tito Puente: http://www.descarga.com/cgi-bin/db/7548.10?i7xpXEn8;;605.

Sincerely, Paul Chivers, United Salseros

May 10, 2003 -- ABOUT YOUR MUSIC

MY WIFE ORDERED A COUPLE OF CD FROM YOUR MUSICAl ORGZANIZATION. We never herd of sonora carruseles. I was very impressed with the musical talent that is signatured in your cds. You have new fans for life. Keep up the excelent music! By the way , my father is from colobia Cartahena. A. Ruiz


May 9, 2003 -- A Song

Hello my name is Raquel and I have a song that's been stuck in my head for the longest all I can remember is the title of the song. I am hoping that someone will be able to help me with it. I know it's salsa it was also in the movie Dirty Dancing the title is De todo un poco or it can be yo quiero saber de todo un poco. I have searched every web site there is in Latin to find out who sings it and to find the lyrics and I have come up empty handed. Please contact me with whatever information you can give I would really appreciate any help I can get. Ever faithful in my Latin culture
-- Raquel
May 8, 2003 -- hello

listen papi i need that song by kiko rodriguez its called HOY TE VI PASAR
so ok if you can get it for me i would be highly appreciative.

May 8, 2003 -- quisieramos saber el nombre de una cancion

hola amigos somos dos hermanos españoles que nos encanta la salsa pero tenemos un problema....hay una cancion que nos vuelve locos y no sabemos como se llama...la bailan johnny bravo y cristina walker en mayan 2002 world salsa competition cuando bailan en las semifinales y dice algo a si como....oye lo que te combiene...quisiera que me facilitarais dicha informacion a mi e_mail atentamente:ruben y tania


May 9, 2003 --

Hola Ruben y Tania,

La canción que estan buscando se llama "Oyelo Que Te Conviene" por Eddie Palmieri. Pueden encontrar mejor información aquí.

Saludos,
Paul Chivers
United Salseros

 May 6, 2003 -- help 2 find name of song

hi in the movie hot chick there is a salsa song
it is not in the sound track
help me what it the name of the song
i hope that u can help
good luck, tomer


May 6, 2003 -- Re: Susan's Question Of Latin Band lead Singer

hey Susan, this may be a long shot, but Grupo Mania and La Mosca Tse-Tse both have lead singers who are bald and wear big sunglasses. Its most likely either of those two. Try them out. Hope this helps, Tiff


April 29, 2003 --

hi, i heard this song in a club and in the song it goes to put the hands 'ariba
y abajo' they played it alot and it was talking about 'sexy sexy sexy' do
you know what its called and who its by? thanks talia
=


April 28, 2003 -- Looking for Latin band..lead singer bald with big black sunglasses

I watched Telefutura's "La Cartelera Pepsi" show on TV yesterday, and saw a wonderful Latin band. The song title was ????.....su amor....I missed the full title and band's name. The song was upbeat with horns and electric guitar. If you know the name of the band and the song/cd or as much info. would be most appreciated! Thank you, Susan


 April 25, 2003 -- Top 100 Salsa, Rose Knows

Me parece interesante sus listados de Salsa y su página web, pero tengo algunas dudas respecto a las ediciones, 1, 2 y 3 de top 100 salsa, como por ejemplo: 1. Período de tabulación de los datos (año calendario) 2. El area de influencia a la que se refiere el listado (USA) 3. Las canciones son originales de los artistas mencionados en la lista, Hits,
4. En que se basan para clasificarlos en el Top 100 (premios, ventas, + oidas radio, etc..) 5. Aparecen artistas que considero que no corresponden al genero Salsa (ej. Lenny kravitz) Espero tener respuesta, saludos, y gracias -- Henry Flores


April 25, 2003 -- about your list

Hi, my name is Jorge Santana. I've been a Disc Jockey since 1985. I find it hard to believe that you post a top 100 list of dance songs and not include songs like "En Barranquilla me quedo", "Ku KU Cha", "Ben Morena", "Que Bueno Baila Usted" and others like that. I know most of the songs that you have posted and you should consider revising your list. Thank you.

A True Salsero, Jorge Santana


April 24, 2003 -- About BigBands in Cuban music.

Saying there were no BigBands in Cuba is a complete lie, and I mean the jazz BigBand. Orquesta Riverside and La Orquesta Gigante de Benny More were big bands. There was actually a lot of BigBands during the 50's in Cuba and they became quite popular, they usually belonged to hotels or clubs. I'm sure you have heard of the great Tito Gomez "el piojo blanco" who was the lead singer for Orquesta Riverside. Do your homework a little better so you don't make this kind of mistakes ;) -- Orisha


April 23, 2003 -- Looking for lyrics translated to English

Hello! How are you? I found lyrics of "Ave Maria Lola" in Spanish, and I'd like to know what the song says :) Do you know where I could find translation of this and possibly other songs? Thanx a lot! Great website. Jana

Dear Jana, I would suggest you go into a website such as www.freetranslation.com and paste the lyrics in there and you'll get an idea of what the song is about -- Rose.


April 22, 2003 -- Name of Song

Hello Rose, My name is Gerardo and I am a salsero in Tucson Arizona.
I was wondering if you could give me the name of the song that Frankie Martinez was dancing in one of the video clips that you have on your website. The video clip is titled “Frankie Martinez - Social Dancing Puerto Rico Salsa Congreso”.

I really like that song. Thank you in advance. Partner from the salsa world, Gerardo J

Dear Gerardo, I guess you kind of missed my answer below... please read the email from April 20th.

April 20, 2003 -- LYRICS

CAN U PLEASE TRY TO FIND SOME LYRICS THAT ARE IMPOSIBLE TO FIND.
ARTIST SONG TITLE
PILAR MONTENEGRO QUITAME ESE HOMBRE
PILAR MONTENEGRO ALGUIEN QUE UNA VEZ AME
GISSEL MARCHATE
KID ROCK + SHERLY CROW PICTURE IN SPANISH -- J. Cruz


April 20, 2003 --

Hi rose, I wonder if you had any luck finding the name of the song for the clip of Frankie and salsera? I know it is by Oscar D'leon and it is a good on 2 song. Thanks for any information you may have. -- Mike

P.S keep up the great job


Dear Mike and Gerardo, it serves me right to keep forgetting to update that page with the song name as soooo many people have gotten addicted to that song... although if I did update it, I would never find out how many people got hooked from watching this clip... and just imagine how many copies of this album I'm selling for Oscar D'Leon from doing this...

The only album I could find that has a copy of the song was from the Descarga.com Website, and it's called "Me Prendiste Velas". For those lazy dancers who still haven't learned to surf the net, here's the album link -- I tried to find a link to the song it self, but none of the music sites seem to have it... boo hoo... Rose

April 20, 2003 --

Hello:
Can you help me pleezzee?

Frankie Ruiz sang a song on his Mi Colleccion CD entitled "Perdon Senora". Can you send me the lyrics? I was told that this was the website for "whatever you need".

Thank you so very much. I have been needing these lyrics for over a year. Joske Coney

Dear Joske, sorry, I won't have it, but maybe one of the readers will...

April 18, 2003 -- Name of Song...

Hello Rose, My name is Gerardo and I am a salsero in Tucson Arizona.
I was wondering if you could give me the name of the song that Frankie Martinez was dancing in one of the video clips that you have on your website. The video clip is titled “Frankie Martinez - Social Dancing, Puerto Rico Salsa Congreso". I really like that song. Thank you in advance. Partner from the salsa world, Gerardo J

Dear Gerardo, see my answer above... Rose

April 17, 2003 -- music

my name is maya, im a salsa teacher from israel, i came here about a month ago, with-out my music, cause i did not know that there is places to dance in here. i was searching on the internet for a song that i realy like, and i have never heared it hear. hhis not new at all, but i was hoping that may be you can help me. his name is: baila conmigo,
by: gloria estefan. pleas try to help me find it and contect me as soon as posible. thank you, maya.


April 15, 2003 --

hi, first of all excellent work on your song list. However, I have a question for you. I have trying to download or to buy your song number 6. on your list Corazon Gitano- Sandra

I really love that song when is played on clubs, but I've had no luck finding it anywhere!!!! Can you let me know? I'll really appreciate it, thanks, Daniel

Hi Daniel, maybe one one of the DJ's will know... Rose

April 14, 2003 -- Top Salsa

Frankie negron -- Comerte a beso
Charanga--ku ku Cha ku Cha
Los Hermanos Morenos --Tu Mama No Quiso

April 11, 2003 --

Hi fellow salseros,
I'm always looking to find some good music and, recently, I found a CD set called Sizzling Salsa. I never would have thought to find salsa music here, but I found it at Costco Wholesale. I was truly pleased with my purchase! Two CDs are included, ten songs each, and they include such awesome Salsa bands as Fruko y Sus Tesos, The Latin Brothers, and my personal fave, Sonora Carruseles....all for the low price of $15.00!! I was so happy with my purchase I just thought I'd share it with you all....it's definitely worth the cash and if you shop regularly for salsa music you'd know you tend to spend $20 or more for just one CD. So if you have access to a Costco membership, I strongly suggest you make this purchase...you'll be happy you did! ~a fellow Salsera~

April 9, 2003 -- Berlin 2003 Dance Competition music

Hola Rosa, I was at the Berlin 2003 finals at Atlantis and was moved by the 2nd/last song that dancers Anna and Orkville used in their routine. If possible, I would like to know the title and artist name of that song, thanks. Love the site!!!! -- Junior


April 8, 2003 --

Hi, Would you have the lyrics of PALOMA and COMO FUE? Many thanks, Joel

April 7, 2003 -- Mona and Okello song in Berlin Competition

Do you know the name of the song Mona and Okello used at the Berlin finals? I keep hearing this song in clubs... I think it has a piano solo somewhere, reminiscent of a beethoven song. I thought it was "el quinto de beethoven" but it's not... Can anyone help me find the name??

April 10, 2003 -- The second song used by Mona & Okello for the Berlin finals was "Sonido Bestial" by Richie Ray & Bobby Cruz
(http://www.descarga.com/cgi-bin/db/3352.10?IXwTAuTD;;152).
Sincerely, Paul Chivers - www.unitedsalseros.com

April 13, 2003
-- The song is "Sonido Bestial" by Richie Ray and Bobby
Cruz. It is their signature song. There are actually 2 versions. The original which is what Okello mixed in is more dramatic. There is a remix that has less of the drama and is wonderful for social dancing..... Peace... Mona


April 7, 2003 --

Hola everyone!
I am looking for your help in finding a friend a gig in a local salsa band. He is by far THE best Cuban percussionist (sorry a little bias I am!)...live and direct from the island...and he is looking to hook up with a band in the Toronto area. He is a master at the congas and not bad at background vocals. If anyone knows where he can go or if anyone out there is looking for a professional musician to join their group, please let me know via the discussion board. Gracias amigos!

Thank you Dear TOsalsa!!! Keep up the good work! Talia

  April 7, 2003 -- You are wrong about timbales.

Timbales have been used for a long time, to say that they were not used in cuba and that they are not even used today es hablar de mas -- Orisha


April 2, 2003 --

Hi Rose, Firstly, thank you very mucy for putting clips on the page....they are fantastic. As for the clip of the kids social dancing in Puerto Rico, you wouldn't happen to know the name of the song they were dancing too would you? That song has such an addictive beat! :-)

Thank you very much for the video clips!
-Anastacio, from California.

Dear Anastacio, sorry, I never did find out what that song was (and I love that song too) but it was suggested to me that it might be an El Canario song live with alot of descarga (fast instrumental section of the song)... Rose

April 2, 2003 --

muy,muy,pero muy buena su informacion ,si es posible por favor necesito los top en salsa,bachata y merengue por semanas ,a partir de esta fecha
gracias mil saludos jcpolo

April 1, 2003 -- Lyrics

Here's a tip for anyone looking for lyrics or translations. Instead of finding a website (few exist) that post the song that you are looking for, why not find some one who speaks spanish (there are plenty around!) to help you out? -- Josh


March 31, 2003 -- Lyrics

I want to use the lyrics from El Gran Combo Telefono in my class, but I cannot located them anyplace. Could you help me out?


March 31, 2003 -- bachata lyrics

Dear TOSalsa, I am a teaching assistant at Cornell University who leads a section for a World Musics class. We are currently learning bachata, and I was curious if you could tell me where I can get English translations of bachata lyrics. I don't speak Spanish, and any help in this matter would be greatly appreciated. Sincerely, Dimitri Shapovalov

Dear Dimitri, I don't think I've found a site yet that translates bachata lyrics just because of the time involved in translation and the fact that most readers who have posted the spanish lyrics are usually doing it by listening to the song as most record labels cannot afford to post lyrics in their albums. The spanish music genre does not have the same budget and marketing dollars as these big record labels along with the millions of copies sold; so most of us rely on the passionate lovers of salsa music to provide these lyrics from all over the world. My suggestion would be to copy whatever lyrics you would like translated into a free website translation service, such as www.freetranslation.com and you'll get the "gist" of what the song is about... unless you have some spanish friends who have time to sit with you and type out their interpretation of what the song is singing. Hope this helps and good luck, Rose
March 17, 2003 -- Mystery Tracks

Please let me know if you can identify the artist/song title of any of the tracks at this link: http://qlink.queensu.ca/~9sp7 -- Thanks! Josh


March 15, 2003 -- Top 10 Salsa Hits

Hey, I'm checking out your site every now and then, to see what's hot in other areas of the world. (I live in Israel). I've noticed that the absence of Los Van Van's "Tim Pop con Birdland" (aka "Yes!") in any of the charts published here, and so, I was wondering - Are we that far behind that his is no longer on your list? or is it possible that you are not yet familiar with it? - or, are yo, but it's just not there, at the top 10?. Here in Israel, I should tell you, it is considered one of the biggest Rueda hits this year. and at least to me it seems one of the most fun ruedas ever.

Otherwise, keep up the good work! I'm enjoying your site every time, more and more. Ciao, Gal.


March 15, 2003 -- Song Question

Dear Rose:
You recently posted a video of Frankie and Aisha dancing at the 2002 Chicago congresso to a song called Palomilla (or at least that's part of the title...). Do you by any chance know the artist? I'm not sure that's the entire title but I can figure that out if I know the artist. (I think Willie Chirino sings this song but it's not the same version.)

Thank you! I have the song--I think it's so beautiful. -- Karen

PS. I'm the Karen from Seattle that's written to you before!

Dear Karen, that song is by Joe Cuba... and yes, it is beautiful...
March 13, 2003 -- Adolfo's question about a song - from February.

Hi Adolfo, there is a song called "Lo bonito y lo feo" by Grupo Niche, which may be the one you were looking for. It is an incredible song, by the way...-Bianca


March 12, 2003 -- Looking for the name of a Salsa Band

Hello I am looking for a song that came out bet 1978-1980 or so. it is a English /Spanish Salsa version of the Classic song Cheek to Cheek. Can you please tell me the name of the song and the group/person who did it? -- Luis Morale


March 12, 2003 -- Te Amare Vida Mia

Looking for lyrics as well as how the tune goes. Any advice? I believe this is an old song. Discovered that Cuco Sanchez sung it at one time. -- Mildred


March 9, 2003

hey, i just wanted to let you know that the group mentioned in the best salsa songs page "frankie marco y su grupo flau" is in reality called "frankie marcos y su grupo clouds.." thank you, slow serenade

March 7, 2003 -- Add to your lyrics list...

I was browsing your site and I think you have room for many other salsa and merengue lyrics.. I happen to sing at a salsa club here in Puerto Rico and am constantly searching for lyrics. I thought you might want to add some of my own.

I just want to say that your site is simple, easy and hassle-free, and that I have never sent these lyrics to anyone. I just use them when I perform. I guess I appreciate how fast and easy I found what I was looking for. Besides, it's nice to know that salsa music reaches and has fans in other countries.

Enjoy. Jose, Puerto Rico


March 6, 2003 -- The song for the people in Arizona!

After I watched the video clip I remembered ...
On a cold winter night with a hard blowing blizzard, a very talented percussionist by the name of "Edwin Bonilla" from Florida gave us the privilege to hear him play in Toronto. Not too many people could attend this concert at the "Lula Lounge", and boy did they miss this runaway freight train. The clave was pounding so hard that the name out front was reading "--La Lounge" !! The name of the song is "Recordando Las Descargas". Sorry no sound clips on this link. -- Dj Salsero

March 5, 2003 -- Buenavista - Que Buena Baila Usted. . .

Well, I know the song in my subject heading quite well, but there is a song being played here in Arizona, as well as in Chicago that last time I was home {burr...cold!!} At any rate, this song reminds me of the Buenavista version, but it is more up to date with a serious piano riff throughout the song. . . any ideas??? Sorry I don't have more information to go upon, DJ's don't share information out here when you ask them questions about that songs that thye are playing. :( -- Rob


March 5, 2003 -- Song From?!?

I too just like Nick (post from February 18th 2003) am looking for the song to this video.

The song in question is also featured in Orville & Ana's Toronto Competition videos on http://www.salsaloon.com/ enlisted as clips 1 through 8. None of the DJ's who play the song here in Arizona know the name of it. . . perhaps they do know and they just won't tell me, oh well C'est La Vie. Any help would be greatly appreciated!!! -- Rob

March 6, 2003 -- Hello Rob, The name of song is "Recordando Las Descargas" by Edwin Bonilla (http://www.descarga.com/cgi-bin/db/19098.10?5dmDoMYV;;158).

Paul Chivers
http://www.unitedsalseros.com


March 5, 2003 -- responce to Christina of March 4

Hi, The song name is "Aisha", artist Khaled(i think spelling is right), but its not salsa, its oriental...considering we are talking the same song here... tanya


March 5, 2003 --

The song with the word "Aicha" is by the band Africando, the same group that had their greatest hit with "Yay boy". A little sample of the song with this link . Dj Salsero

March 4, 2003 -- Aicha

is from the Aficando album Baloba. Thanks for the tips, Rose. I can't wait! Gorillas dancing with Peacocks? I'm bringing my camera. love -e, NYC


March 4, 2003 -- lyrics "La gallinita de los huevos de oro"

Hello all, I'm a Belgian Salsa-lover and beginning to learn Spanish. The text of "La gallinita de los huevos de oro" sung by "Grupo Niche" intriges me. Does anyone have the lyrics? Greetings, Stefan