Wednesday, February 10, 2010

MONUMENTAL TAMAYO DE PANAMA VOL 1

MONUMENTAL TAMAYO DE PANAMA VOL 1
VARIOS ARTISTAS
TAMAYO RECORDS
LPT-1021

Excellent compilation of rare Hard Salsa orchestras from Panama. The one that caught my attention was Los Arco Iris with the track "Sin Amor". Check out the sample!
(SIN AMOR)

SIDE:A
THE BEACHERS - TEMA THE BEACHERS
COMBO IMPACTO - TRINIDAD
LOS ARCO IRIS - SIN AMOR
SIDE:B
LOS MOZAMBIQUES - EL LUJO CUESTA MUY CARO
LOS EXCELENTES - LA APARICION
LA OFENSIVA DE SIEMPRE - RITMO PA TI
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CONJUNTO UNIVERSAL - STRONGER THAN EVER

CONJUNTO UNIVERSAL
STRONGER THAN EVER

This group has a long history with over ten records. Originally formed in the state of Florida by exile Cubans, this record is full of rhythms and hard Guaguanco. I enjoyed the track "Guaguanco Sabroso"
(GUAGUANCO SABROSO)

SIDE:A
MAMI MAMI
POR SEGUIR TUS HUELLAS
LA CAMPANA
COCO RICOCO
SE QUEMA EL POLLO

SIDE:B
MERENGUENDO
EL ESCANDOLO
GUAGUANCO SABROSO
RECUENTO
LA ASPIRINA

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CONJUNTO AFRICA - LOS LOCOS

CONJUNTO AFRICA
LOS LOCOS
PEERLESS RECORDS
M/S 2073

Unknown Mexican group from the late 70's. This record is complete, every track has its own interesting musical arrangements. This record was a surprise t0o me because originally I second guess it. What caught my attention was the famous track "Sun Sun Babae". Nice version.
(SUN SUN BABAE)

SIDE:A
LOS LOCOS
NOSOTROS LOS POBRES MARINOS
VEN CONMIGO
EL SALADO
FESTIVAL EN BONGO
SIDE:B
CHAMACA
A MI MANERA
EL DIA
SABOR A MAMEY
SUN SUN BABAE

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Thursday, February 4, 2010

ALFREDO GUTIERREZ Y LOS CAPORALES DEL MAGDALENA - ASI ES CON SALSA

ALFREDO GUTIERREZ Y LOS CAPORALES DEL MAGDALENA
ASI ES CON SALSA
CONTENO RECORDS

Alfredo Gutierez in Colombia is known for his wonderful folkloric Vallenato. This record was issued in the 70's and combines Vallenato with Salsa. You can hear in most tracks the combination of clave and accordion. I was amazed of the timbalero's ritmic attributes in the descarga on the track "Salsa Mona"
(SALSA MONA)

SIDE:A
GUADALUPE NO VA
LA VIERON LLORAR
SALSA MONA
NO PAGO NA

SIDE:B
SALSA MACHUCADA
EL DESCARAO
SALSA JALA-JALA

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Wednesday, February 3, 2010

LA CONQUISTA DE TOLY RAMIREZ - UN PARAISO ERA CUBA

LA CONQUISTA DE TOLY RAMIREZ
UN PARAISO ERA CUBA
MIAMI RECORDS
MLDS-2035

Once again, another rare find. Directly from the state of Florida with extremely hard guaguanco. Check out the sample "La Casualidad".
(LA CASUALIDAD)

SIDE:A
CHEQUEEN LOS CHEQUES
SON DE MATANZAS
HERENCIA FAMILIAR
YO YA
SIN REMEDIO

SIDE:B
BAILALA EN UN SOLO PIE
UN PARAISO ERA CUBA
LA CASUALIDAD
MI ANHELO

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CARLOS MIRANDA Y SU ORQUESTA - Y AHORA SALSA

CARLOS MIRANDA Y SU ORQUESTA
Y AHORA SALSA
LIBRA RECORDS

I am back after a long break. Today, I present to you a rare find. Carlos Miranda y su Orquesta. If the opportunity ever presents for you to buy this record; do so! Its a gem. I enjoyed every single track. This record is very hard to find. I have to end by saying that the music in this record is amazing, but the frontal picture is equally the same. I enjoyed the "Siete Mujeres" version that Carlitos enterpretes here.
(SIETE MUJERES)



SIDE:A
POTPOURRI SALSA #1
PLAZOS TRAICIONEROS
POTPOURRI SALSA #2

SIDE:B
LAS COSAS DE LOS CINES
EL PLEBEYO
LA SALSA QUE TRAIGO YO
VENGO A DECIRTE ADIOS
EL GUSTO

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