April 27, 2008 The band members spoke to us about their new cd, embracing a new generation of fans, and their love for the Philadelphia Hispanic community. Enjoy their biography posted in both English ...

Rafael Ithier, the dynamic and congenial Puerto Rican pianist and bandleader who founded renown salsa band El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico and was its leader for decades, died Sunday (Dec. 7) in Puerto ...

Rafael Ithier, leader of the salsa band El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico, has died, The Associated Press reports. He was 99. The news was confirmed by an attorney for the Ithier family, Víctor Rivera, to ...

Caguas (Puerto Rico), 22 dic (EFE).Caguas (Puerto Rico), 22 dic (EFE). — El cantante puertorriqueño Charlie Aponte anunció hoy oficialmente su retiro de la legendaria orquesta de salsa El Gran Combo ...

The full slate of Wind Creek Steel Stage performances is set for the 40th edition of Musikfest with the announcement of salsa orchestra El Gran Combo. El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico, as its formally ...

San Juan, 18 ene (EFEUSA).San Juan, 18 ene (EFEUSA). — La orquesta de salsa El Combo de Hoy, dirigida por Rafi Vélez, rendirá tributo mañana al fenecido saxofonista y cofundador de la legendaria ...

In this week's song pick, News & Notes Executive Producer Nicole Childers talks about her favorite childhood song, "Brujeria" by El Gran Combo. Every Wednesday, we play our staff song pick of the week ...

Members of the audience were cutting a rug in the seats as El Gran Combo brought some serious salsa heat to Musikfest. The huge salsa band has 60 years of performing under its belt, though of course ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Donning a sweater and slippers and hanging out near the space heater isn’t going to make the cold weather go away. El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico might have what it takes, however ...

You don’t have to tell a salsa music fan about El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico. The big combo (English translation) has been successful for almost six decades. On Friday, March 6, the salsa orchestra ...

Marching in the National Puerto Rican Day Parade with El Gran Combo is both homecoming and prize for Richie Bastar, who plays bongos and percussion with the legendary salsa band. “It’s like being in ...