soulpope Posted February 8 Report Share Posted February 8 Conjunto La Realidad "Asi Es Mi Tierra" (Salsa Internacional) 1982 .... an excellent album overall .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soulpope Posted February 9 Report Share Posted February 9 Pablito Diaz Y Su Conjunto "El Platanal De Bartolo" (All-Art Records) 1976 .... feat lead vocals by Junior Morales and Pablito Diaz on tres .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soulpope Posted February 9 Report Share Posted February 9 Chocolate Armenteros "Que Se Sepa" (Mericana Records) 1975 .... hard drivin` Salsa and lead singer Willie García is pure 💣dynamite💣 .... try to sit still here .... superb .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gvopedz Posted February 10 Report Share Posted February 10 This news item might be of interest to those who remember the classic album Siembra (1978) by Ruben Blades and Willie Colon. "Willie Colón expressed his discontent with the organizers of the 2024 Grammys, due to the award given to the album Sowing [Siembra]: 45th Anniversary in the category of best tropical album. The musician and producer pointed out on his social networks that the new version of the album is “a clone” of the original release and regretted that the Academy has not recognized his contribution" https://euro.eseuro.com/music/2089276.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soulpope Posted February 10 Report Share Posted February 10 6 hours ago, gvopedz said: This news item might be of interest to those who remember the classic album Siembra (1978) by Ruben Blades and Willie Colon. "Willie Colón expressed his discontent with the organizers of the 2024 Grammys, due to the award given to the album Sowing [Siembra]: 45th Anniversary in the category of best tropical album. The musician and producer pointed out on his social networks that the new version of the album is “a clone” of the original release and regretted that the Academy has not recognized his contribution" https://euro.eseuro.com/music/2089276.html Seemingly a "clone" is a better seller than the original .... but to be fair this classic album had several quality reissues over the time granting availabilty for late comers .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soulpope Posted February 10 Report Share Posted February 10 Roberto Torres Y Chocolate "Para Que Aprendas" (Mericana Records) 1974 .... nothing could have gone wrong 😎 .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soulpope Posted February 10 Report Share Posted February 10 Manny Oquendo Y Su Conjunto Libre "Ritmo Sonido Estilo" (Montuno Records) 1983 .... as good as it gets .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soulpope Posted February 11 Report Share Posted February 11 Conjunto Constanza "Vivo Encantado" (Salsa Internacional) 1982 .... excellent piano feature by leader Charlie Lopez and some nearly psychadelic coro from José Mangual Jr. + Milton Cardona .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soulpope Posted February 12 Report Share Posted February 12 Orquesta R.Y.K. "Tu Dices Que Nadie Me Quiere" (J.R. Melody Records) 1983 .... lead vocals by Raffy Rodriguez .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soulpope Posted February 13 Report Share Posted February 13 Chino Y Su Conjunto Melao "Fruto Prohibido" (T.R. Tecords) 1975 .... the band delivers pure energy and lead singer Ray De La Paz wails his way ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soulpope Posted February 14 Report Share Posted February 14 Junior Toledo Y Guillo Rivera Orquesta "Pobre Diablo" (Performance Records) 1980 .... Junior Toledo delivers reliably .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soulpope Posted February 14 Report Share Posted February 14 Willie Rosario "Ojalá Te Vaya Bonito" (Top Hits) 1978 .... speaking of Junior Toledo .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabshakeh Posted February 14 Author Report Share Posted February 14 17 minutes ago, soulpope said: Willie Rosario "Ojalá Te Vaya Bonito" (Top Hits) 1978 .... speaking of Junior Toledo .... Great one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soulpope Posted February 15 Report Share Posted February 15 14 hours ago, Rabshakeh said: Great one Likely the best Willie Rosario platter overall .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soulpope Posted February 15 Report Share Posted February 15 Jesus Cepeda Y Su Orquesta Hommy "No Quiero Problemas" (Performance Records) 1982 ....quality lead vocals by Damarys Rodgriguez .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soulpope Posted February 16 Report Share Posted February 16 Henri Guedon "Ekué Sangaré Abakua" (Le Cahnt Du Monde) 1982 .... the "Salsa Messenger" from Martinique with a band feat Manny Oquendo and Andy Gonzalez .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soulpope Posted February 17 Report Share Posted February 17 Bobby Valentin "Todo El Mundo Escucha" (Bronco) 1978 .... feat. the great Luigi Texidor whose participation breached a contract with Fania Records .... the threat of lawsuit forced him to record three more albums for the former label, none of them reaching comparable heights again .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soulpope Posted February 18 Report Share Posted February 18 Johnny Rodriguez Y Su Orquesta "Alegre Jibarita" (Lo Mejor Records) 1982 .... superb performance by Hector "Tempo" Alomar whose vocals graced some Libre recordings before .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soulpope Posted February 18 Report Share Posted February 18 Johnny Rodriguez Y Su Orquesta "El Encuentro" (Lo Mejor Records) 1982 .... classy LP overall .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soulpope Posted February 19 Report Share Posted February 19 Chocolate "Dice" (SAR Records) 1982 .... an All-Star ensemble led by Alfredo "Chocolate" Armenteros exceeds expectations .... highly recommended .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soulpope Posted February 20 Report Share Posted February 20 Conjunto Libre "Lo Que Se Da No Se Quita" (Salsoul Salsa Series) 1981 .... superb Oscar Hernandez piano feature and lead singer Tony "Pupy" Torres simply irresistible .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soulpope Posted February 21 Report Share Posted February 21 Ismael Quintana "Hay Que Tener Razón" (Vaya Records) 1976 .... ingenious Papo Lucca arrangement and Johnny Rodriguez + Nicky Marrero manage the beat .... a superb LP overall .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soulpope Posted February 22 Report Share Posted February 22 Conjuto Tipico Criollo "Escucha y Piensa" (Combo Records) 1980 .... Charlie Romero ridin`the storm .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soulpope Posted February 22 Report Share Posted February 22 Louie Cruz "Mi Angel De La Guardia" (Inca Records) 1974 .... fiery Louie Cruz arrangements and concise lead vocals by Luisito Rodriguez .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soulpope Posted February 23 Report Share Posted February 23 Angelo Y Su Conjunto Modelo "Soy Campesino" (Guajiro Records) 1981 .... tres master Charlie Rodriguez shines .... another jewel from a top LP .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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