This is a Latin rare groove classic, a mix of Latin Soul, boogaloo, and salsa dura from the great Ray Barretto. Whoever owned this before me obviously played the hell out of the title track.
Tag: Latin Soul
Joe Bataan – Gypsy Woman (1967) (Fania SLP 340)
Joe Bataan Gypsy Woman Fania Records SLP 340 Original release, 1967 1990’s CD reissue Emerging out of the hybrid crossroads of boogaloo, R&B, Latin Soul, and the nascent salsa scene, Joe Bataan was defying categorization and bending genres long before it was hip. The first album I heard by him was “Subway Joe”, but it…
Gal Costa – Gal (1969) (Mono mix)
Gal Costa – Gal 1969 Philips R 765.098 L The great Gal Costa released two classic Tropicália records in 1969, and this one is widely known as the mind-bendingly psychedelic monster of the two. The version presented here is the original mono mix and not the stereo mix that appeared on the Gal Total boxset…
Harlem River Drive (1971) {Eddie and Charlie Palmieri} 24-bit/96khz vinyl
Harlem River Drive – Harlem River Drive Originally released on Roulette Records (SR 3004), 1971 this pressing, reissue – year unknown 1 Harlem River Drive (Theme Song) (4:05) Bass – Victor Venegas Organ – Charlie Palmieri Timbales – Nick Marrero Guitar – Bob Bianco Drums – Reggie Ferguson Congas – Eladio Perez 2 If (We…
Rabbits & Carrots – Soul Latino (1969)
Rabbits & Carrots “Soul Latino” 1969 Reissue on Vampisoul 2007 with extra tracks (Vampi CD 088) 1. Pais Tropical 2. Hip City 3. Romeo Y Julieta 4. Funky Chicken 5. Jarabe 6. Las 4 Culturas 7. Everyday People 8. Oh Calcuta! 9. Los Pelos Tiesos 10. Workin’ On A Groovy Thing 11. Spill The Wine…
Colombia! The Golden Age Of Discos Fuentes. The Powerhouse Of Colombian Music 1960-76
Colombia! The Golden Age Of Discos Fuentes. The Powerhouse Of Colombian Music 1960-76 Various Artists Soundway Records (SNDWCD008) Every Soundway compilation is a labor of love and this one is no exception. This collection focuses on the Fuentes label of Colombia, which has been active there since the 1930s. Covering a mighty chunk of stylistic…