Alma del Barrio

10/11/2026

The Cal State LA Afro-Latin Ensemble is bringing salsa to the State Playhouse on Wednesday, Oct. 14, for a night of live music and dancing! 💃🕺

Come early for free salsa lessons before the show, then stick around as the ensemble takes the stage with music rooted in Afro-Latin traditions, including salsa, cumbia, bachata, samba and more. Admission is free and everyone is welcome.

📅 Oct. 14
🚪 Doors open: 7 p.m.
🎶 Performance: 7:30 p.m.
📍 State Playhouse

10/10/2026

Say hello to our Alma del Barrio DJs! ♬ˎˊ˗
Join us at Salsa Fest IX on SUNDAY, Oct 18th from 11AM – 6PM at LMU’s Lawton Plaza! ★
Enjoy this FREE, family-friendly day of Latin music, food, and community hosted by 🥁🎹
Featuring live sets from:
✰ Natália Spadini Trio
✰ Orquesta Ritmo Alegre
✰ Invasión Latina
✰ Yari Moré Latin Band
🔗 Free E-Ticket Required ⋆ Please Register via link in bio!

song - Lloraras by Oscar D'León

10/10/2026

This afternoon at 3:30pm on KXLU’s Alma del Barrio: an interview with José Madera, percussionist and one of the architects of Afro-Cuban music, aka salsa.
Listen to ALMA DEL BARRIO every Saturday and Sunday from 6 AM to 6 PM on KXLU 88.9 FM:
1. Radio: 88.9 FM in Los Angeles
2. Online: www.kxlu.com
3. Mobile: KXLU app for Apple devices or TuneIn app for Android

10/09/2026

Prayers for all of those affected by today's earthquakes in Panama.

Oraciones para todos los afectados por los terremotos de hoy en Panamá.

10/09/2026

Happy 85th birthday to legendary Cuban pianist and founder of the groundbreaking band Irakere the incomparable Dionisio Jesús Valdés Rodríguez, better known as Chucho Valdés.

10/07/2026

🔥 NOCHE DE LEYENDAS — SALSA NIGHT! 🔥

LA, we’re bringing the HEAT to Downtown! 🌴🔥💃🏽🕺🏽

Join us for a night of LIVE SALSA with LA VERDAD and the one and only DJ JIMMY RUMBA keeping the dance floor moving all night long!

🎶 Live Band: LA VERDAD
🎧 DJ JIMMY RUMBA
💃 Beginner Salsa Lessons — 9 PM
🚪 Doors — 7 PM
📅 Saturday, October 10th
📍 The Sanctuary at Clifton’s
648 S Broadway • Los Angeles

Come early. Take the lesson. Stay for the party.
Clifton’s is a VIBE! 🔥

Dress to impress, bring your people, and get ready to dance!

CAN’T MISS. DON’T MISS.
🌴🔥 NOCHE DE LEYENDAS 🔥🌴

10/06/2026

10/06/2026

El domingo 4 de octubre, el Centro de Bellas Artes de Santurce se convirtió en punto de encuentro para varias generaciones de salseros. La razón era muy especial: celebrar los 50 años de carrera musical de Don Perignon, una figura que ha dejado una huella importante en la historia de

10/04/2026

Plenty of Salsa and Latin Jazz to fill your summer dance card!
Upcoming calendar of live music events in the greater Los Angeles area as of Monday October 5, 2026.

***Ninth Annual Alma del Barrio Salsa Fest Sunday October 18, 2026***

Saturday October 10 - Tropical Fest at Pershing Square Downtown Los Angeles
Sunday October 18 - Tribute to Artie Webb at Catalina Jazz Club in Hollywood
Friday October 23 - Luis Conte Band at The Baked Potato in Studio City
Sunday October 25 - Viaje Tropical Con Tony Succar & Mauricio Mesones at The Alex Theater in Glendale
Friday October 30 - David Pabon at The QD Venue in Westminster
Saturday November 7 - Buena Vista Orchestra at Fox Performing Arts Center in Riverside
Sunday November 8 - Buena Vista Orchestra at The Wiltern in Los Angeles
Friday November 13 - Hildemaro at Steven’s Steakhouse in Commerce
Monday November 16 - Joey Navarro Latin Funk Band at The Baked Potato in Studio City
Friday November 20 - Henry Fiol & Ray Sepulveda at The QD Venue in Westminster
Friday November 27 - Luis Conte Band at The Baked Potato in Studio City
Saturday December 12 - Salsa Navidad with The Spanish Harlem Orchestra and special guest Arturo Sandoval at The Soraya in Northridge
Friday December 18 - Puerto Rican Power at La Boom in Los Angeles
Wednesday December 30 - Poncho Sanchez at Catalina Jazz Club in Hollywood
Thursday December 31 - Poncho Sanchez at Catalina Jazz Club in Hollywood