Rabshakeh Posted December 1, 2023 Report Share Posted December 1, 2023 (edited) I don't think we have a thread on favourite salsa records, despite the genres long jazz adjacent history. So - Let rip. New York, Puerto Rico, Cali, wherever. I'll start with the record that got me into salsa and Latin music in general: Willie Colon and Hector Lavoe – Cosa Nuestra Edited December 1, 2023 by Rabshakeh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSngry Posted December 1, 2023 Report Share Posted December 1, 2023 More than I can list here, but this one is a longtime sentimental favorite" Bought in a neighborhood (Dallas) Cuban grocery store ca 1978. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soulpope Posted December 1, 2023 Report Share Posted December 1, 2023 Eddy Wilson Y Sun Tre Latino "Controlate / Oriente Hermoso" (Guajiro Records) 1981 .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soulpope Posted December 1, 2023 Report Share Posted December 1, 2023 Willie Rosario "Amor En Serio" (Top Hits) 1978 .... what a fantastic performance by Junior Toledo .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soulpope Posted December 1, 2023 Report Share Posted December 1, 2023 Conjunto Libre "Imagenes Latinas" (Salsoul Salsa Series) 1978 .... Hector "Tempo" Alomar on lead .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabshakeh Posted December 1, 2023 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2023 Some great stuff here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soulpope Posted December 1, 2023 Report Share Posted December 1, 2023 Angelo Y Su Conjunto Modelo "Aprendi Sonando" (Laslos Records) 1985 .... the great Charlie Rodriguez on tres .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soulpope Posted December 2, 2023 Report Share Posted December 2, 2023 Fernando Lavoy "Pegaditos" (SAR Records) 1981 .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soulpope Posted December 2, 2023 Report Share Posted December 2, 2023 Ray Barretto "Power" (Fania Records) 1970 .... testament for the majestic bassgroove of Andy Gonzalez .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soulpope Posted December 2, 2023 Report Share Posted December 2, 2023 (edited) Cachao "Ko-Wo, Ko-Wo"/"Centro San Augustin" (Salsoul Salsa Series) 1977 .... from the album "Dos" .... Cachao obviously a force .... and tresplayer Nelson Gonzalez is outstanding .... Edited December 4, 2023 by soulpope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soulpope Posted December 2, 2023 Report Share Posted December 2, 2023 Henry Fiol "Fe, Esperanza Y Caridad" (SAR Records) 1980 .... feat the sensational Alfredo "Chocolate" Armenteros ..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabshakeh Posted December 2, 2023 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2023 Really enjoying these. Many deep cuts that I don't know at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gvopedz Posted December 3, 2023 Report Share Posted December 3, 2023 Fruko: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soulpope Posted December 3, 2023 Report Share Posted December 3, 2023 8 hours ago, Rabshakeh said: Really enjoying these. Many deep cuts that I don't know at all. Glad you're interested in some of these selections .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soulpope Posted December 3, 2023 Report Share Posted December 3, 2023 (edited) Willie Colon & Ruben Blades "Buscando Guayaba" (Fania Records) 1978 .... bought as new release both this track and the album overall remained close to my heart over the years .... Edited December 10, 2023 by soulpope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gvopedz Posted December 3, 2023 Report Share Posted December 3, 2023 Oscar de Leon: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soulpope Posted December 3, 2023 Report Share Posted December 3, 2023 Bobby Valentin "Tambien El Apio Es Verdura" (Bronco) 1978 .... leadsinger Luigi Texidor proclaims faith .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soulpope Posted December 3, 2023 Report Share Posted December 3, 2023 Son De La Loma "Mariana" (Montuno) 1982 .... fabulous tribute album to the Son of Arsenio Rodriguez .... btw tresplayer Juan Irene Peres should have been knighted .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soulpope Posted December 3, 2023 Report Share Posted December 3, 2023 Ismael Rivera Y Sus Cachimbos "Satellite" (Tico Records) 1974 .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gvopedz Posted December 3, 2023 Report Share Posted December 3, 2023 The Latin Brothers: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soulpope Posted December 3, 2023 Report Share Posted December 3, 2023 12 minutes ago, gvopedz said: The Latin Brothers: Excellent .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSngry Posted December 3, 2023 Report Share Posted December 3, 2023 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soulpope Posted December 3, 2023 Report Share Posted December 3, 2023 (edited) Ending my Salsa binge (at least for today 🤓) on a high note .... : Sonora Poncena "La Clave" (Inca Records) 1976 .... the voice of Luigi Texidor and the piano of Papa Lucca woven with almost surrealistic horn arrangements .... wow .... Edited December 3, 2023 by soulpope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soulpope Posted December 4, 2023 Report Share Posted December 4, 2023 Saoco "A Bailar Tambo" (Mericana Records) 1976 .... Henry Fiol in full reign .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soulpope Posted December 4, 2023 Report Share Posted December 4, 2023 (edited) In trouble .... double .... : Saoco "El Platanero" (Salsoul) 1977 .... after signing with Salsoul Records the winning combo of William Millan and Henry Fiol had another classic on offer .... Edited December 4, 2023 by soulpope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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