The Hoboken Historical Museum hosts a new virtual episode of Hoboken Talks on Thursday, May 29, 2025, at 7 PM, featuring salsa musician Charlie Lopez in conversation with Raul Morales II, Esq.
About Charlie Lopez
A Hoboken native, Lopez found music at 11, forming a cover band with his two brothers when Motown and rock and roll ruled the radio. He taught himself drums and piano and went on to record four albums with Charlie Lopez Y Su Orquesta, touring Europe along the way. Among his most cherished performances are the Hoboken Arts & Music Festival and the Puerto Rican Day Parade.
In the episode, Lopez reflects on his musical journey, his family and growing up in Hoboken. Host Raul Morales II, Esq. is a Hoboken-born attorney and president of the Puerto Rican Culture Committee of Hoboken. Registration is linked in the museum's Instagram bio.
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