Some time ago I got confused finding two 'Sambistas' with the name Noël Rosa. Yesterday I got confused over two African artists both using the name 'Papa Noël'. Isn't that strange ? Now, Noël means Christmas and since it's december it seems appropriate to post some music with that theme. This is Chuito, a Jibaro[...]

I felt like posting some salsa today and choose an album with the voice of Adalberto Santago. Debut album of Los Kimbos, good music, good voice, good atmosphere. tracks; 1 Los Kimbos 2 Enamorado 3 Te soy sincero 4 Salamera 5 Canto a elegua 6 El lapiz 7 Bonco 8 Tras un vacio 9 La[...]

I had a request for a Salsa Compilation and it just so happens this one was waiting on the shelf. It's a compilation I once made for an old friend. We used to listen to these songs way back early eighties. Only Fania All Stars here, for now. I hope it answers to your expectations.[...]

I think I've got to make up a bit with all Latinlovers in our community. It's been a while since we had some nice salsa. In 1972, Johnny Pacheco and Pete 'El Conde' Rodriguez were at the peak of their career. There are no other musicians credited here, a shame because they really deserve to[...]

As you might have noticed I am a big fan of Johnny Pacheco. Well, he's back, this time with Hector Casanova and they are friends. The album is produced and directed by Johnny, Hector takes care of the vocal parts. Johnny Pacheco and Ramon Rodriguez backgr. vocals. Other personel; Louis Ortiz, Hector Zarzuela, Ray Maldonado,[...]

...in the mean time, Blogging goes on ! Hey Groovers, have you heard this one ? Incredibly good album by Larry Harlow's Orchestra, Larry plays the piano and orchestrates like no other. This is a killer from the beginning till the end, fireworks I'd say. Junior Gonzalez' vocals, Pacheco's flute, and Larry..wow.. tracks 1 No[...]

Hello Groovers, your long waiting is finally rewarded. Johnny Pacheco takes us for another New York Salsa ride, and he knows the way like no other. Pacheco, 'the Artist'. tracks; 1 Esa prieta 2 La yerba brava 3 Mi propia sangre 4 La chiva 5 Dirindinde 6 El inventor 7 Amarra el perro 8 Tu[...]

Another very lucky find on my last recordhunt was this Ray Barretto. It's cover was in vey bad condition but the LP was still in surprisingly well state. One spin was enough to know, topmaterial from the Fania Family. Check it. tracks; 1 Se traba 2 Con el cimarron 3 Alma con alma 4 Flor[...]

When I visited one of my favourite recordstores in old Amsterdam last week, I found me this Fania Lp. Larry Harlow was one of the loyal members of the Fania crew, and wrote a lot of fine songs. Vocals by Ismael Miranda, Felo Brito, Vicky and Larry Harlow himself. Produced by Jerry Masucci under supervision[...]

I told you about my findings in Amsterdam a couple of days ago, well this is another of them. I am such a lucky bastard sometimes. Enjoy the unique voice of 'Monguito'. tracks; 1 Flora 2 Tonada guajira 3 Esta cancion 4 Mi flor 5 Masacote 6 Se tu historia 7 Donde esta tu montuno[...]

I always had a certain weakness for the unique sound of Monguito's voice. When I was ripping This LP it made me remember some of the old days, what a fine days they were. The great cover artwork is by 'José Exposito'. Listen to this Fantastic album! That's an order. tracks; 1 Ave Maria morena 2 Mayari[...]

I found this 'Pacheco' at the last recordfair in Utrecht, april this year. It is a Fania production from Probably 1972. Released in Venezuela by 'el Palacio de la Música'. The only information available is as follows; singers are 'Pete 'Conde' Rodriguez', 'Pacheco' and 'Alberto Valdez'. Directed by 'Johnny Pacheco' and produced by 'Jerry Masucci'. tracks; 1[...]

This here LP is a real treasure, I played it over and over, and over again. From '73 this Johnny Pacheco with singer Pete 'El Conde' Rodriguez, a Fania beauty. It's a shame that no musicians are credited here, 'Tres de Cafe, Dos de Azucar, Ponle Punto'. Produced by 'Jerry Masucci' and 'Johnny Pacheco'. Fantastic background vocals, great rhythms, " Azucar[...]

Something funny is going on here, the A-side of this LP has 4 numbers according to the backcover, but the LP has 5 tracks on each side. When we look at the arrangerscredits we see that we miss track 2. If I listen closely I can not make out excactly, so for the record I[...]