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Puerto Rican salsa from Zaperoko – a group who weave together strands of traditional rhythms into a sweet new groove! The album's got a rock-solid feel right from the start – the mix of tradition and contemporary energy that makes some of these 80s Montuno sessions so great – with a depth of feeling that's far more than you might expect from the record's slightly cheesy cover. Lead vocals are from Frankie Rodriguez, who has an especially heartfelt feel on some numbers – and the group is quite heavy on percussion, which really steps out and jams on some of the best tunes. Titles include "El Zaperoko", "Azucar Con Aji", "La Olla", "Sigan La Clave", "No Quedo Ni El Gato", and "Se Lo Que Es Rumba".

An overlooked salsa gem from the New York scene of the 80s – one of those great Montuno Records albums that was a lot more rootsy than most other work of the time! The group work here with a blend of salsa energy and deeper Afro-Cuban roots – especially on the percussion, which really helps ground the tunes, and give them a bold sort of vibe right from the start! Instrumentation includes some nice trombone work from co-leader Edwin Feliciano, plus two more trombones as well – and piano and Fender Rhodes from Edy Martinez – and vocals are by Frankie Rodriguez, Angel Palacios, and Edwin Feliciano. Titles include "Zaperoko", "Candita", "Lo Dudo", "Bata Yeye", "Akara", and "Bailare".