World music label producing hits from the high Andes to the low Tropics, from Saya to Soca. We started as a boutique label producing Caribbean music for tourist souvenirs but more recently we produce with a broader appeal for radio and TV. Great variety in our catalog including Afro-Pop, Andean, Caribbean including Reggae, Floribbean (from Florida and the Keys, a la Jimmy Buffet) Latin and Jazz with some Holiday music including instrumentals.
Goin Native traveled to the gorgeous Caribbean Island of Puerto Rico this last weekend to check out the local music scene there. We were looking for Bomba & Plena (we’ve had enough of Salsa) but instead we came across a musical treat at a beautiful creole restaurant which was referred by a friend, local entertainer, Edgar Rios.
The occasion was Sunday brunch, at the very popular upscale eatery, Ajili Mojili, in the Condado district of San Juan. The service was the best and the food was great but I was even more impressed by the local quartet which they feature every Sunday.
Tropical Breeze (above video) the quartet I’ve been alluding to, served up “Seis Chorreao”, literally translated “Slippery Six” in typical Boriqua fashion. Members of the group are:
- Luis Markovich (band leader/bass)
- Junior Iberia (percussion)
- Rene Burgos (accordion)
- Arnaldo Figueroa (violin)
Given an opportunity to work with these guys…well, that’s a no brainer.
If you’re ever in Puerto Rico on a Sunday and you would like to experience excellent local cuisine and just great music, visit Ajili Mojili and ask for Tropical Breeze as an aperitif.
Dress is dressy casual….we wouldn’t suggest wearing flip flops or cut-offs.
Glen Barclay
goin native!
