Rafael Ithier, the legendary founder, pianist, composer and arranger of the world-renowned salsa orchestra El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico, has died.

The Latin music industry is mourning the death of legendary salsa musician and bandleader, Rafael Ithier, who passed away of natural causes on Dec. 6 at the age of 99. Ithier founded the iconic salsa ...

Rafael Ithier, the dynamic and congenial Puerto Rican pianist and bandleader who founded renown salsa band El Gran Combo de ...

Rafael Ithier, a beloved musician and a founder of the legendary salsa band El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico, whose hits have ...

Ceiba, Puerto Rico — A U.S. naval base in Puerto Rico that was closed more than 20 years ago is now back in operation as the United States builds up forces in the Caribbean ahead of possible military ...

The love for Puerto Rico is going deep at the Latin Grammys. Rauw Alejandro took the stage Thursday night to perform a medley of songs from both his nominated Cosa Nuestra album and its prequel ...

The Grammy-winning saxophonist and composer Miguel Zenón will join Houston’s Kinetic Ensemble on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at 7 p.m. at Zilkha Hall, Hobby Center for the Performing Arts (800 Bagby ...

Ken Chitwood received funding from the Fritz Thyssen Foundation, the Muslim Philanthropy Initiative, and the Spalding Trust to conduct research related to this article. USC Dornsife College of Letters ...

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — You can feel the excitement building right before a Sabrosas Latin Orchestra show starts. This band is the first of its kind in San Diego. “We are the only San Diego ...

For Puerto Rican culinary culture in DC, there’s nowhere quite like Qui Qui, the vibrant restaurant where chef-owner Ismael Mendez blends music with island sazón. But in June, Qui Qui’s second-story ...

The rapper and singer, who just announced her forthcoming sophomore album, is celebrating not only her mark on the music world but also her Latin heritage. By Carly Thomas Associate Editor The 27-year ...