or postponed. for some things are getting back to normal or near to normal. that s certainly true in colombia where a very important event has resumed. the bbc s tim allman explains. in the south western city of cali, this is how they do christmas a spectacle of colour and dance. they call this the salsodromo, the opening of the feria de cali, or cali fair. for more than 60 years, they have come here to dance and dance, and dance some more. salsa music plays. a celebration of the region s cultural identity, said to promote ethnic and musical diversity. everyone gets involved, no matter what their age. cheering and applause.
NEW YORK CITY (WABC) In this episode of Tiempo, remembering legendary musician Johnny Pacheco.
The salsa pioneer died last week, so far there is no word on the official cause of death.
The music maestro had many talents.
He was a bandleader, composer, and accomplished musician.
Pacheco co-founded Fania Records, the music label that brought salsa to a worldwide audience.
Born in the Dominican Republic and raised here in New York City, he experimented with different musical styles and helped create the genre known today as salsa.
Joe talks to actor and singer Ruben Blades, who performed alongside Pacheco with the Fania All-Stars, about the life and legacy of his friend Johnny Pacheco.