Originally released in 1972; One of Ismael’s most remarkable albums with he and Los Cachimbos performing at their apex.
Latin America
Latin funk and soul gem. Legendary conguero Ray Barretto produced the one Café self-titled album, released on Vaya Records. The opener “Sí Dame Tu Amor” ripples with funk […]
Cañonazo was the first release on Fania Records in 1964. It was recorded by Pacheco y Su Nuevo Tumbao, led by salsa legend Johnny Pacheco, featuring Pete “El […]
When Roberto was nine years old, his family moved from his native, Mayaguez, Puerto Rico and settled into a section of Santurce, Puerto Rico, where he and his […]
São Paulo has built up a reputation for its confrontational funk output over the past decade, and the emergence of the mandelão sound has underlined this. This riotous […]
“Os Gatos (The Cats) were one of the most celebrated bossa nova bands of the ‘60s, despite the fact that they only recorded two albums. A true all-star […]
A charming debut from the MPB canon. Oddly over looked considering how charismatic and well produced it is. On par with the work of Caeteno Velso or Marcos […]