Latin Jazz Stamp...

[tamboricua]

On September 8, 2008, the U.S. Postal Service issued a .42 cent Latin Jazz commemorative postage stamp that celebrates the rich musical heritage of Latin Jazz.

Most people know very little about stamps, except that they go on a letter. But stamps do more that make it possible for your mail to be delivered. The Postal Service uses their stamp designs to pay tribute to great citizens, celebrate natural wonders, recognize important historical events, share cultural icons, and promote worthy causes and social issues. The Citizens’s Stamp Advisory Committee reviews tens of thousands of stamp subject proposals each year and makes their recommendations to the Postmaster General for final decision. Only a few dozen stamps are issued annually. The Latin Jazz stamp honors the story of our musical heritage, one that is immensely rich because of its diversity. The stamp features a bold design by San Francisco based artist - Michael Bartalos. Bartalos created a tropical evening scene that depicts three musicians playing bass, piano, and conga drums. This design conveys the multicultural aspects of the music, its percussive nature, and of course its rhythmic complexity.

Way to go USPS...

Best,

JG

[Mike]

Beautiful stamp indeed - an artistic gem!

[tamboricua]

Beautiful stamp indeed - an artistic gem!

Hi Mike,

Indeed it is!!!

Now is our turn to support this issuance, it's the only way they will keep honoring this legacies.

Saludos,

Jorge Ginorio