[El Gran Salseron]

 

 

FR CANTEEN MISSION STATEMENT:
Showing support for and boosting the morale of our military and our allies' military,
the family members of the military and all of their supporters, everywhere.
Honoring those who have served before.

 

Genre:  Latin Jazz

 

Artist/s:  Poncho Sanchez

 

Song Title:  Icon

 

Translation:  Icon

( Poncho is the conga player and leader of the band.  He has two sons.  One is named "Mongo" in tribute to Mongo Santamaria.  The other is named "Tito" in tribute to Tito Puente. )

 

General Theme:  Instrumental

This is going to be my "intro" song each week just to get the "Descarga," ( "Unload" or "Jam Session," ) started.

 

Side Note:  I won't be translating entire songs.  I simply don't have the time.

 

 

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[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, El Gran, for playing salsa for our troops. ((HUGS))