Before drinking get your tapas

Tapas is an appetizer in Spain since Alfonso X that did not allow people to drink without eating first. And the food will come in tapas(Wine cap)this is where the name came from. Tapas can not being missing out of drinks with your friends. There are some many types of tapas that I won't have enough space to tell them all, but I will give you one of the most delicious.

Ajillo Mushrooms

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup (2 fl. oz) olive oil
• 4 cups (8 oz) mushrooms, wiped clean and quartered
• 6 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 tablespoons dry sherry
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon dried red chile, seeded and crumbled
• 1/4 teaspoon Spanish paprika
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 2 tablespoons chopped parsley

Directions

Heat the oil in a skilletand sauté the mushrooms over high heat for about 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
Lower the heat to medium and add the garlic, sherry, lemon juice, dried chile, paprika, and salt and pepper.
Cook for about 5 minutes or until the garlic and mushrooms have softened.
Remove from the heat, sprinkle with chopped parsley, and serve on small earthenware platters.

Shakira and her bally dance

Shakira was born in Colombia. She is the highest selling Colombian artist of all times. She has won two Grammy awards, seven Latin Grammy awards, 15 Billboard music awards, three MTV Video Music awards and a People Choice's award. She is also known for her dance based on the art of belly dancing-" La tortura" is one of the song where she performances this type of dance.

Most popular albums:

• Pies descalzos- Barefoot


• Donde estan los ladrones- where are the thieves?


• Laundry service


• Oral Fixation

Juanes concert in the American Airlines Arena

Juanes (Juan Sebastian) born in Colombia, and at age 35 Juanes has won three Latin Grammys and he is considered one of the biggest Latin singers right now. Juanes is also known for his humanitarian work; establishing his own foundation "Mi Sangre" which aids victims of anti-personal mines. If you want to go and see why he is considered one of the best Spanish rock singers. Juanes will be on stage April 12 tickets available Ticket Master.

Most popular songs

• La Camisa Negra


• Nada valgo sin tu amor


• Volver a verte


• Gotas de agua dulce

Three kings of salsa on concert – the best ones at once

Willie Colon born in New York from Puerto Rican parents. Colon recorded his first album at age 17. Cheo Feliciano born in Puerto Rico created his band when he was 8, and he success came at age 22 when he did his debut with the song “Perfidia”. Ismael Miranda born in Puerto Rico, and with only 19 Miranda joined “ Fania All start” one of the most salsa known group until now. These three masters of the salsa are going to be on the stage at the James L. Knight Center, Downtown Miami May 16. Tickets available on Ticket Master

Spring/Summer 2008 International Fashion Show

The Miami Fashion Show is a promoter of the Hispanic and international trends. The show is celebrating its 10th anniversary and supporting the spring/summer 2008 collection. Held on Miami’s Wynwood Art District between April 9-13, 2008.

You can find your favorite designer on the event:

• Maria Pryor / Argentina


• Unico Men's / Colombia


• WABI Swimwear by Maria Paola Mejia Suarez / Colombia


• Cecilia Perez Alta Costura / Colombia


• Federico Visuetti / Panama


• Judy Hazbun / Colombia


• Jaime Troncoso / Chile


• Milu Espoinosa / Ecuador


• Carlos Valenzuela - mens / Colombia


• Designers from Castilla & Leon Spain


• Sitka Semsch / Peru


• Hernan Zajar / Colombia


• Rubén Campos / Chile


• Ana Maria Gutierrez Wearable Art / Costa Rica


• Chané Jewels by Fatima Cespedes / Bolivia


• Catie Keeble Jewelry / Ecuador

A club to remember in south beach

Macarena is a Latin European melting pot. This restaurant-club has live music Wednesday, Thursday, and live flamenco on Fridays. Macarena's special drink is the sangria : Red wine, red apples, sprite, and oranges. Friday and Saturday you can dance the Latin rhythms with DJ Ramon.

Merengue the official dance from Dominican Republic

Merengue is a combination of two dances, the African and the French Minuet, from the late 1700's and early 1800's. Merengue is the official music and dance of Dominican Republic. The merengue is a two-step beat which requires both partners to bend their knees, and move their hips left and right. Some of the best representants are: Los hermanos Rosario, Sergio Vargas, Kinito Mendez, and Wilfrido Vargas.

Listen to Latin music while you are working or driving

If you really want to enjoy the old, and the new rhythms of Latin songs. I have the right choice for you. Thanks to our location and our big Hispanic population. We have a big range of choices for Latin music in our radio. Some of the most popular are Amor 107.5 - plays love songs, El zol 95.7 - plays variety salsa, merengue, regueton almost everything in Latin music, La mega 94.9 - plays pop Latin new trends. These station can be heard online, go ahead and take a listen enjoy!

A romantic singer from Mexico

Luis Miguel is a Mexican singer. He is well know for singing romantic ballads. Luis Miguel is one of the most unique Latin singers- he is also recognized as El sol de Mexico ( The sun of Mexico). He started his career when he was 11 years. He has won four Latin Grammy Awards and five Grammy Awards.

These are some of his most popular albums:

• (1991) Romance


• (1992) America & en vivo


• (1994) Segundo Romance


• (1995) El Concierto


• (1997) Romances


• (2004) Mexico En La Piel


• (2005) México En La Piel: Edición Diamante

A restaurant that makes you feel in Spain

Tapas y Tintos is a restaurant located in Espanola way in south beach. The recommended plate is Calamares en su tinta(boiled calamari with calamari ink and tomato sauce) The restaurant offers in door and outdoor sitting, and it has a little stage for the flamenco dancer on Saturdays.

Besides food Tapas y Tintos brings you a lot of entertainment:

• Monday - Tango Nights (dance from Argentina)


• Tuesday - Salsa night


• Wednesday - Unplugged night


• Thursday - Experimento night (Experiment)


• Friday - Tropical night


• Saturday - Fiesta Gitana (Flamenco night)


• Sunday - Paella brunch and live soccer games from 12p.m. to 3 p.m.

And for my ladies Thursday is ladies night with happy hour from 8p.m. to 11 p.m.

Let's eat Mexican style

Let's try to cook fajitas. Fajitas is a plate from Mexico; it is grill meat served on a flour or corn tortilla. This plate is really easy and fast to cook, and you will be the queen or king of the fiesta! Fajitas are served with as many side sides as you want such as guacamole, pico de gallo, sour cream etc, just be creative.

Ingredients:

• 1 pound flank or round streak cut into thin (1/4 inch) strips


• 1/2 cup lime juice


• 1/4 cup white vinegar


• 1 each red and green bell pepper cut into long strips


• 1 large onion cut into rings


• 1 teaspoon black pepper


• 1 teaspoon cayenne


• 1 teaspoon salt


• 12 flour tortillas

Broward and its Latin festival

Hispanic festival is celebrating its 20 anniversary. This festival is the longest running Latin festival in Broward County where you can find variety of Hispanic food and live Latin music. The Hispanic festival is going to take place on Saturday, March 29 at Pines Recreation Center next to BCC South Campus at 7400 Pines Hollywood Blvd, Pembroke Pines, FL 33024. Starts from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m.



Special Guests:

Jerry Rivera - Kuyayki
Lefty Perez - Griselda Castro
Jay Lozada - Hugo Daniel
Claudia Diez y su Tono 40 - Vallenatos
Bachaco Origen - Los Doctores
Iky Manuel - Checo Acosta