Both Pedro Emilio and Cita participated in the vocals for the tribute of their father, including the hits Esencia del Guanguanco, which brought a roar from the crowd.
After Pedro sang "Esencia del Guaguanco" he made a speech to the audience at SOB's about how proud he was of his father. "...mi papa era fiebru...y para mi eso fue muy importante...la unica manera que la musica de mi papa se va a oir es con ustedes porque la musica de papi no se oye en La Mega o "esas" emisoras".
For Wendy's (Larry Harlow's wife) Birthday Bash, "the family" got together!
Wendy
The party was held amoung 17th and 18th Century musical instruments. Here, a drum from the Revolutionary War (1776).
A Tribute at SOB's for Pete "Conde" Rodriguez by Johnny Pacheco Y Su Tumbao Anejo, with Cita and Pedro Emilio Rodriguez performing.
An emphatic "Yes!" was Johnny Pacheco's response when asked if Pete "Conde" Rodriguez was instrumental in his career.
Above: Marvin Santiago and Jose, ca. 1987.
Marvin Santiago is truly one of the last of the soneros.
Many of you may remember him way back when he sang for Bobby Valentin.
Above: Chocolate, Pacheco and Bill Cosby at Willie's Steak House.
Above: We caught up with Junior Gonzalez at the Copacabana for an interview. "I'm on my way to Colombia after this gig to get married...for the sixth time!" He was serious, too!
Above: Yolandita Rivera hits the timbs! We caught up with her at Club Melao...remember when she sang for the Sonora Poncena?
