Celebrating a Generous Donation: Maria Elena "Cuqui" Pacheco's Tribute to Johnny Pacheco

Donated copy of Johnny Pacheco: Tres de café, dos de azúcar, y ponle ¡salsa!. Banreservas, 2023

We are delighted to announce a generous donation to the CUNY Dominican Studies Institute Library made by Maria Elena "Cuqui" Pacheco, widow of the legendary salsa pioneer Johnny Pacheco (1935-2021). She has gifted us a collector's edition of the book "Johnny Pacheco: Tres de café, dos de azúcar, y ponle ¡salsa!" by Juan A. Moreno-Velázquez. Published last year by Banreservas, this is the first and only book that thoroughly chronicles the life and contributions of maestro Johnny Pacheco.

Johnny Pacheco's indelible mark on the world of salsa music is beautifully captured in this exclusive volume, making it an invaluable resource for our library. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Maria Elena "Cuqui" Pacheco for her thoughtful donation, which will undoubtedly inspire and educate future generations about the rich history and cultural impact of Johnny Pacheco's extraordinary musical journey.

Readers can find additional information about Pacheco's musical contributions to the history of Dominican music in the United States by visiting our website: dominicanmusicusa.com.

By Jhensen Ortiz, Librarian