GRUPO AFRICAN'S

GRUPO AFRICAN'S

DIDECA RECORDS

This record is proof that Guaguanco comes from all over the world. This time around is Nicaragua's turned to show us their hard salsa. Listen to this....
(EL GUAGUANCO NICARAGUANO)


SIDE:A
AFRICAN'S GUAJIRA
CHELA
TEMA DE HAROLD
ESTO QUE ES AMOR

SIDE:B
EL GUAGUANCO NICARAGUANO
HASTA EL MISMO CIELO
EL TARANTIN
TRATANDO DE OLVIDAR
NO NECESITAS MI AYUDA

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PETE "EL CONDE" RODRIGUEZ - EL CONDE

PETE "EL CONDE" RODRIGUEZ

EL CONDE
FANIA RECORDS
1974

El Conde, my all time favorite vocalist. This is his debut record that was released by Fania in 1974. Vocals include, Adalberto Santiago, Raymond Castro, Roberto Torres and many others. This has to be one of the greatest coro combination's. As many of you know, Pete began as a conga player and eventually Sonero for many years with Johnny Pacheco. Also, became internationally known as one of the greatest voices of Salsa super group, The Fania All-Stars. El Conde had a lustrous career and in my opinion one of the best Sonero's. I want to highlight the following track because of its excellent qualities in vocals, chorus and arrangement.
(UN TOQUE PA' YAMBAO)


SIDE:A
LOS COMPADRESBLANCA PALOMA
PERDON Y OLVIDO
UN TOQUE PA' YAMBAO
SOY GUAJIRO DE VERDAD

SIDE:B
BABAILA
EL CONDE NEGROFIESTA EN EL CIELO
SOMBRA QUE PASA
LO QUE QUISO DIOS

TITO RODRIGUEZ - SENOR TITO RODRIGUEZ

TITO RODRIGUEZ

SENOR TITO RODRIGUEZ
TICO RECORDS
LP-1051

Tito Rodriguez, one of the most important voices of all times. Tito is one of my favorite vocalist, along with Pete "El Conde" Rodriguez (which I'll be posting soon about him). This album, however, has an awesome Guanguanco track that I heard at a social in New York City. The entire dance floor was packed. The Dj that night raised the pitch a bit and the sound was amazing. I'll do the same her, listen to the entire track..
(LA LEY DEL GUAGUANCO)


SIDE:A
OYE MI GUAPACHA
TOM AND JERRY
NADA MAS
JOVENES Y VIEJOS
LA LEY DEL GUAGUANCO
CHA CHA CHANDO

SIDE:B
YO LO VI
ASI NA MA
A LOS MUCHACHOS DE BELEN
RITMO Y MELODIA
SUENA TU BONGO
YAMBORO

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TOBY MUNOZ Y SU ORQUESTA

TOBY MUNOZ Y SU ORQUESTA

CANTA; DANIEL BULGIN Y "PAPA" ESPINOSA
TAMAYO RECORDS
LPT-1075

Excellent jewel to just play & play all day long. This is one of my favorite records! This is definately considered underground Hard Salsa. I had a hard time deciding which sample to use, but here is one of my favorites..Enjoy!
(EL JARDINERO)


SIDE:A
LOS EJES DE MI CARRETERA
TIO CAIMAN
TARDE O TEMPRANO
EL JARDINERO
DUENO DEL UNIVERSO

SIDE:B
ANIMATE
EL PIXBAE
DINERO
POUTPOURRI
QUIERO VOLVER

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VIC NUNEZ Y SU COMBO LATINO - REVENTO LA SALSA

VIC NUNEZ Y SU COMBO LATINO

REVENTO LA SALSA
VIRRE RECORDS
VIR-855

Excellent sound on this record with hard spinning Guaguanco tracks. The entire record has interesting versions of favorite classics. My favorite has to be this version of "Dulzura".
(DULZURA)


SIDE:A
APRENDE A BAILAR SALSA
DESCARGA 73
DAME LA MANO Y CAMINEMOS
ABRAN PASO
DULZURA

SIDE:B
SI YO FUERA PRESIDENTE
MORENO PINTAME A CRISTO
VENGO VIRAO
GUAGUANCO A PUERTO RICO
DAME FELICIDAD

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LUCHO MACEDO Y SU SONORA - GUAYABA

LUCHO MACEDO Y SU SONORA

GUAYABA
MAG RECORDS
LPN-2425

We continue in my step dad's country, Peru. This album is simply amazing. Although all the tracks are excellent pieces, I enjoyed "Soy El Mejor" & "La Caraquena". Guaracha & Guaguanco! Just how I like it.
(SOY EL MEJOR)

(LA CARAQUENA)


SIDE:A
SALSA EN CALI
ODIO
FELIZ CUMPLEANOS
LA MATA DE RON
GUAYABA

SIDE:B
POBRECITO
DULCE CON DULCE
SOY EL MEJOR
HAY DE TODO
LA CARAQUENA

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45 RPM MADNESS

BLUE - STARS
HIT INTERNACIONAL
001-A
This is a great 45 from and unknown orchestra from Peru.
On a side note; this post is dedicated to my stepfather who past away June, 2. He was Peruvian and enjoyed spending time with family and friends. I'm sure he would have enjoyed this 45 that's from his country, Peru.
God be with you.
Hipolito W. Navarro
Feb, 03 1951 - June, 2 2010

SIDE:A
A CALLAO

SIDE:B
UNA VEZ MAS

45 RPM MADNESS

THE GOLDEN BRASS

DOSCOLANDO RECORDS
3848
Once again, I am back with this rare 1976 45 from The Golden Brass. This track will keep the dance floor moving at a non-stop rhythm. Check it out...

SIDE:A
QUE SEAS FELIZ EN TU CAMINO