Vicente García: Candela

Vicente García: Candela

February 18, 2020

Sewing a Song, Composing a Flag Listening Post 240. According to legend, during the Dominican Republic’s War of Independence a certain solider abandoned his post in the midst of battle, and after victory his comrades mockingly sang ”Tomás fled with the flag” in a...
Juan Luis Guerra: Literal

Juan Luis Guerra: Literal

September 24, 2019

Dominican Rhapsody Listening Post 220. Juan Luis Guerra and his band 4.40 forever altered the Latin soundscape with bachata and merengue flavored by salsa, jazz and rock infusions and vivid lyrics bearing everything from magical realism and social commentary to sexual...