#salsa

#salsa

The acclaimed Stanford Afro-Latin Jazz Ensemble, directed by Murray Low, presents their final performance of the academic year! As usual, the group have a complete new set of music prepared covering all aspects of the idiom - traditional son montuno, classic and modern salsa, boleros, samba, Brazilian funk, rumba jazz and much more! Works include those written or performed by icons such as Rubén Blades, Ray Baretto, Buika, Djavan, and Gilberto Gil, as well as local artists such as John Calloway and John Santos.

Having survived both the wild winds of the pandemic and the wild swings of the music industry, the Pacific Mambo Orchestra remains grounded and surprisingly invigorated. Led since 2010 by co-founders trumpeter Steffen Kuehn and pianist Christian Tumalan, the Grammy-winning, 20-piece ensemble recently released a new MP3 single, “Suite Tito Puente.” In the track's 12:33 minutes can be heard the unexpected mix people ironically expect from PMO: modern arrangements of classic Latin jazz music, traditional salsa tunes and boleros, covers of American jazz standards and R&B hits, and classical music such as Tumalan's mambo arrangement of Rachmaninoff's “Concerto #2 for Piano and Orchestra.”

"We've lost an architect of the New York sound," said manager Pietro Carolos.

Stuffed peppers are the homey, cozy, and nutrient-dense dish that you didn't know you needed. They're incredibly easy to prepare, as all you need to do is boil the peppers just enough so that they soften before loading them up with your favorite fillings. There are also many ways to upgrade stuffed peppers, seeing as the shells can be filled with meat or plant-based fillings, adorned with your favorite gooey cheese, and seasoned to your liking.

We are kicking off 2026 with two events to keep you on the dance floor. If you like to move to the sounds of cumbia and salsa, Eli's and Mad Oak are where you need to be. The Eli's event is a one-off, but you can become a regular at the salsa night at Mad Oak, which takes place three times a month.

In addition to venturing into different salsas, from fire-roasted to salsa verde or even salsa con queso for an even cheesier dish, you should consider giving a variety of cheeses a try. Sargento Four Cheese Mexican Blend would, of course, be ideal for a Tex-Mex-themed mac and cheese but Kraft Colby and Monterey Jack would work equally as well. Cotija might be even better, especially if you add some corn for a street corn-inspired twist.

In the working-class city of Commerce, where cars speed past on highways and the Citadel Outlets tower over neighborhoods, there is a steakhouse named Stevens. By day, it's a classic and charming old restaurant where working people go for quiet, hearty meals.

Salsa is the Spanish word for sauce, but it does a whole lot more. A good salsa will complement and catapult the most ordinary dish with sweet, tangy, fiery depth and zest. It's a delicious way to dispatch a seasonal bounty of fresh herbs, veggies and fruit, and is great in just about anything, regardless of the culture or country of a particular dish. Fresh tomato salsa adds zing to panzanella; sweet corn salsa lifts chicken salad; roast pepper-tomato salsa sparks buttery sautéed shrimp.

DJ Clave offers a vibrant mix, blending classic Latin styles with lively EDM, featuring Salsa, Merengue, Electro-Cumbia, Breaks, Hip Hop, and Nu Latin Beats.