Episode 69: The Business of Salsa with Arturo Martínez — Talks New York City Salsa, Radel Ortiz & Life on the Road with the Iconic El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico 🔥

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Episode 69: Arturo Martínez — From the NYC Salsa Scene to El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico

In this episode of Mambo in the City Salsa Podcast, Adrian Montañez sits down with Arturo Martínez for a journey through decades of Latin music, entertainment, and unforgettable behind-the-scenes stories.

Arturo takes us back to his beginnings working alongside artists such as Miles Peña, Johnny Rivera, and Viti Ruiz, during an exciting era of the New York salsa scene. His career would later connect him with some of the biggest names in Latin entertainment, including Marc Anthony and global superstar Bad Bunny.

He also shares stories about working with popular social media influencer and comedian Radel Ortiz, offering a look at how the entertainment business has evolved from the salsa clubs and recording artists of yesterday to today’s world of social media and digital entertainment.

Today, Arturo continues his remarkable journey as Road Manager for the iconic El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico, one of the most legendary and influential orchestras in the history of salsa.

🎙️ From Miles Peña, Johnny Rivera and Viti Ruiz… to Marc Anthony, Bad Bunny, Radel Ortiz and El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico — Arturo Martínez has built a career behind some of Latin entertainment’s biggest names.

Hear the stories, the friendships, the lessons, and the history on Mambo in the City Salsa Podcast — Episode 69 featuring Arturo Martínez. 🔥🎶🇵🇷

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