More than 2,000 people turned out to Loyola Marymount University’s campus for some hot dancing and cool music at the third annual Salsa Fest, hosted by KXLU 88.9 FM’s Alma del Barrio.
Performers for Salsa Fest, which took place at on Sunday, July 16, 2017, included Conjunto Costazul, Charanga Cubana, Las Chikas, ConGanas and Os Zaguieros. Relive the incredible event with this video from LMU Magazine.
The granddaddy of all Latin music programs in Los Angeles, Alma del Barrio has been going strong on the airwaves of KXLU since the fall of 1973, when started by then-students Enrique “Kiki” Soto and Raul Villa. Alma del Barrio airs Saturdays and Sundays from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. PST.