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Put on your walking shoes and pack your wanderlust: More than 55 embassies and cultural centers will open their doors this weekend, as part of Events DC’s annual Around the World Embassy Tour on Saturday, May 4 from 10 AM to 5 PM. While each country has something unique to offer, we’re especially excited to
Salsa music has been a major force in Latin American culture for over a century, and its popularity has only continued to grow around the world. From its origins in Cuba and Puerto Rico, salsa has evolved into a global genre with countless sub-genres and variations. One of the key elements of salsa music is
Celia Cruz, the "Queen of Salsa," is one of the most iconic and beloved Latin music artists of all time. Her powerful voice, dynamic performances, and infectious rhythms made her a sensation in Latin America and around the world. From her early days as a singer in Cuba to her later success as an international
The Downtown Holiday Market is in full swing in Penn Quarter. And vendors say they’ll come back year after year for what’s become a beloved holiday tradition in D.C.
Photo: Gareth Cattermole (Getty Images) Johnny Pacheco, Dominican bandleader and co-founder of the iconic salsa label Fania Records, died on February 15 at Holy Name Medical Center in Teaneck, New Jersey. According to Dominican newspaper Diario Libre, Pacheco had been hospitalized for complications from pneumonia. Fania Records confirmed his deathon social media with a statement that read, “It is with profound sadness we share the news of the passing of Johnny Pacheco. He was one of Fania’s founders and the man most responsible for the genre of Salsa music. He was a visionary and his m...