Henry Hilton presents: Salsa Select (3 August 2025)

Henry’s Salsa Select is a large helping of vibrant Latin rhythms, featuring a mix of classic salsa, hidden gems, and fresh sounds from across Latin America. Tune in for a curated journey through the heart of salsa music, with stories behind the songs and artists that shape the genre.

This week Henry chats to Dr. Nick Morgan, Director of the Centre for Latin American and Caribbean Studies, Newcastle University about living in Colombia.

Playlist:
The Latinaires- Creation {Camel Walk}
Boogaloo Assassins- Mi Jeva {Old Love Dies Hard}
Willie Gonzalez- Quiero Morir En Tu Piel {Grandes Exitos}
Serguei- Gata Na Janela {Samba Salsa}
Celia Cruz, Willie Colón- Usted Abusó {The ‘Brillante’ Best}
Tshala Muana- Lekela Muadi {Mutuashi}
Boogaloo Assassins- Magic Rose {Old Love Dies Hard}
Sonora Ponceña- Boranda {El Gigante Del Sur}
Joe Bataan- Chickie’s Trombone {Gypsy Woman}
Los Hacheros- Toma Tu Pilon {Pilon}
Black Sugar- Valdez In The Country {Black Sugar}