Hector Rivera & The Latin Renaissance —
Hecto-Mania ... LP 4 Points, Late 60s. New Copy (reissue)...
$9.99
A fantastic little Latin soul album – cut by bandleader Hector Rivera, and the Latin Renaissance soul group. The group sings in a warm harmony vocal style, with three female singers, and one male. Hector's in fine fine form laying down some jazzy Latin backings – and the record's got ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Titles include "Untate En Mi", "No Insistas Mas", "Si Mi Corazon Pudiera", "Una Vez Mas", "Bello Amanecer", and "Fiesta De Besos". LP, Vinyl record album
Arrangements by Rene Hernandez and Raymond Santos – on titles that include "Bilongo", "Se Va El Manguero", "Carnaval En Caracas", "Modulando", and "Buscando La Melodia". LP, Vinyl record album
Tito works with the orchestra of Leroy Holmes – on titles that include "Congoja", "Involvidable", "Tu Panuelo", "Llanto De Luna", "Hoja Seca", and "Pecador". LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a very light mark from an old sticker, but is great overall.)
Wonderful sounds from Rey Roig – a leader who works here in a mode that recalls the bigger Latin ensembles of the 50s and early 60s, but with a lean vibe that really reflects the changes taking place on the New York scene! The album isn't as much of a hard salsa effort as other Salsoul Latin ... read moreCD
Lazaro Ros —
Olorun ... CD Xenophile, 1994. Used ...
$3.99
Really wonderful work from the Texas scene of the 60s – not the heady psych or garage usually associated with the state, nor the more Latin-inflected modes from the border – but instead a unique batch of music that feels more like work from either coast, and which comes across with a ... (Rock, Latin)read moreCD
Really wonderful work from the Texas scene of the 60s – not the heady psych or garage usually associated with the state, nor the more Latin-inflected modes from the border – but instead a unique batch of music that feels more like work from either coast, and which comes across with a ... (Rock, Latin)read moreLP, Vinyl record album
The long-overdue issue of these lost sides – recorded by Arturo Sandoval in LA in 1989, during a period when he was stopping in the city on tour, at a time right before he defected from Cuba. You don't need to know Sandoval's politics to enjoy the set, though, because it's a great batch of ... read moreCD
(Note: CD is missing back artwork in case – and is priced accordingly. Out of print.)
One of Mongo's biggest records of the early 70s – and an important early side for Atlantic Records! Moving to Atlantic from Columbia, Mongo hipped things up even more – picking up on important trends in soul, rock, and the Latin underground of the time. Atlantic gave Mongo the freedom ... read moreCD
One of Mongo Santamaria's best albums from the 70s – and one of his funkiest too! The record's got a sweet electric groove that sounds mighty nice next to the Latin jazz arrangements on the set – almost in the feel of some of Candido's funky work from the time, but possibly even ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Mongo Santamaria —
Mongo's Way ... LP Atlantic, 1971. Very Good+ ...
$8.99
Sockin soul work from Mongo Santamaria – a real killer of an album, with a dope 70s sound! The album features Mongo hitting a nice blacksploitation mode – fuller arrangements than before, plus lots of electric touches on guitar, bass, and keyboards. Marty Sheller did most of the ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Early work from Mongo Santamaria – short, choppy, and very firey! "Yeh Yeh" is a version of the popular early 60s hit (best known from Georgie Fame's version) – done here in a choppy post-cha style, with some nice vocalization bits. The vocal refrains get even nicer on " ... (Funky 45's, Latin)read more7-inch, Vinyl record
Monguito Santamaria —
Black Out ... LP Fania, Late 60s. New Copy (reissue)...
$9.99
Stone funky Latin soul from the younger member of the Santamaria family! Black Out is one of Monguito's greatest – a hip album of groovy late 60s tracks that perfectly blend the Latin and soul sides of the Spanish Harlem scene. Marty Sheller handled arrangements on some of the album's best ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Surprisingly great Latin Jazz ensemble from the UK, with a nice stripped down sound that leaves plenty of room for solos, and which really highlights the bands sharp Latin rhythms. Solos are by trumpet and sax, and the CD includes great covers of "Cantaloupe Island", "Moanin", ... read moreCD
(Note: CD is missing back artwork in case – and is priced accordingly.)
Fierce and funky grooves from the glory days of the NuYorican scene! The album's a killer – filled with uptempo tracks that mix together Latin funk, jazz, and salsa – into an electrified groove that burns mightily across all the tracks! The album's got a great blend of electric keys ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Setenta featuring Joe Bataan —
Paris To Nueva York ... CD Latin Big Note (France), 2016. New Copy ...
$16.99
A French combo, but one who really love the best styles of 70s Latin from the New York scene – particularly the funky current that was only handled by a few great acts at the time! These guys effortlessly mix electric bass, keyboards, and guitar with rootsier elements on percussion – ... (Deep Funk, Latin)read moreCD
Setenta featuring Joe Bataan —
Paris To Nueva York ... LP Latin Big Note (France), 2016. New Copy ...
$24.99
A French combo, but one who really love the best styles of 70s Latin from the New York scene – particularly the funky current that was only handled by a few great acts at the time! These guys effortlessly mix electric bass, keyboards, and guitar with rootsier elements on percussion – ... (Deep Funk, Latin)read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Mauricio Smith —
Bitter Acid ... LP Mainstream, 1967. New Copy (reissue)...
$9.99
A killer album of hard instrumental Latin soul tracks – one of the few albums ever done by funky reed player Mauricio Smith! On the set, Smith plays flute, alto, and soprano sax – and the record's filled with short little groovers that have a nice choppy sound, and lots of heavy conga ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Mauricio Smith —
Bitter Acid ... LP Mainstream, 1967. Very Good+ (reissue)...
$8.99
A killer album of hard instrumental Latin soul tracks – one of the few albums ever done by funky reed player Mauricio Smith! On the set, Smith plays flute, alto, and soprano sax – and the record's filled with short little groovers that have a nice choppy sound, and lots of heavy conga ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Mauricio Smith —
Bitter Acid ... LP Mainstream, 1967. Near Mint- ...
$33.99
A killer album of hard instrumental Latin soul tracks – one of the few albums ever done by funky reed player Mauricio Smith! On the set, Smith plays flute, alto, and soprano sax – and the record's filled with short little groovers that have a nice choppy sound, and lots of heavy conga ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a small piece of clear tape on the opening and a 3 inch split on the bottom seam.)
The strongest album in years from the mighty Snowboy – a set that firmly returns him to his Latin roots, but with a sound that's even better than before! The approach is perfect – loads of strong congas and percussion from the leader, and a wickedly jazzy lineup that do way more than ... (Deep Funk, Latin)read moreCD
Tempo 70 —
El Primer LP ... CD Mericana/Octave (Japan), 1972. New Copy ...
$22.99
The first album by Latin combo Tempo 70 – in case you couldn't guess from the title – and a very nice debut for this multi-faceted group! The combo smoke in plenty of heady salsa territory – especially on the upbeat tracks, which have a lively spirit that really makes the album ... read moreCD
One of the coolest, grooviest albums of Latin Soul you could ever hope to find – one of the few records ever from the great Ray Terrace – and a set that goes even beyond some of the similar sides on Tico or Fania at the time! Ray's groove here is totally wonderful – upbeat, ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Cal Tjader —
Agua Dulce ... CD Fantasy/BGP (UK), 1971. New Copy ...
$11.99
One of our favorite Cal Tjader albums ever – and one of the first to have his vibes working alongside Fender Rhodes! The record's a surprising little set from the start of the 70s – one that almost has Cal picking up some of the New York sounds of a few years before, then mixing them ... (Jazz, Latin)read moreCD
Eddie Torres & His Mambo Kings Orchestra —
Dance City ... CD E&E, 1994. Used ...
$6.99
Latin jazz and a whole lot more – served up in this excellent soundtrack that takes us back to the glory days of the cubop sound of the late 40s, but also adds in a lot of contemporary styles too! The music is played by a few different groups, all recording for the film, but the whole thing ... (Jazz, Latin)read moreCD
This legendary Cuban singer returned to his native Havana to record this album of mellow boleros with the famous La Sonora Mantecera. The tracks all have a dreamy quality that suits Valdes' haunting voice quite well, and in general, the tempo is fairly mellow. Titles include "El Vaiven ... read moreCD
(Out of print.)
Daniel Valdez —
Mestizo ... LP A&M, 1974. Very Good+ ...
$4.99
A really wonderful album – a warm bit of brown-eyed soul from the hip LA scene of the early 70s! Daniel Valdez has a style that's part Jose Feliciano, part Tim Buckley – and since we love both of those artists a lot, you can imagine how much we like this record! He's got Jose's sweet ... (Soul, Latin)read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Early work from Yayo El Indio, and a great set of Latin from Decca Records! LP, Vinyl record album
(In great shape!)
Milton Zapata —
Viva Zapata ... LP Speed, Late 60s. New Copy (reissue)...
$9.99
The only album ever recorded by the combo of Milton Zapata – an obscure late 60s group, with a great talent for a mix of styles – from Latin Soul, to Latin Jazz, and beyond! The album's got the raw energy of the best releases on the Speed label – a perfect Spanish Harlem sound ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A tribute to the 50th anniversary of the Cuban Revolution – and a sweet little set that starts and ends with spoken bits from Fidel Castro, yet also includes lots of classic Latin grooves in the middle! Some of the work here predates the revolution, which might make it subject to false ... read moreCD
60s Spain must have been a hell of a place to be a rocker – as the country was a hotbed of underground activity – with countless groups cutting loads of great singles, often with a raw sound that matched the best of the American and British scenes of the time! This excellent second ... (Rock, Latin)read moreCD
60s Spain must have been a hell of a place to be a rocker – as the country was a hotbed of underground activity – with countless groups cutting loads of great singles, often with a raw sound that matched the best of the American and British scenes of the time! This excellent second ... (Rock, Latin)read moreLP, Vinyl record album
One of the most fantastic collections we've ever heard from DJ Amir – a set that may well blow away his classic On/Off Track sets for the depth of its spirit and feeling! Amir's been well-known as a crate digger for many years – and while digging for funk, soul, and hip hop on the New ... (Funky Compilations, Latin)read moreCD
One of the most fantastic collections we've ever heard from DJ Amir – a set that may well blow away his classic On/Off Track sets for the depth of its spirit and feeling! Amir's been well-known as a crate digger for many years – and while digging for funk, soul, and hip hop on the New ... (Funky Compilations, Latin)read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Not some cheapo Ry Cooder spinoff project, but instead a great little look at the range of artists who recorded for the Sound Triangle label in Miami during the 70s – nearly all of them Cuban ex-patriots who were then living in the US, and really hitting a new groove in their music! Some of ... read moreCD
Excellent collection of tracks from Salsoul's great Latin series from the mid 70's! Despite the "disco" in the title, most of the tracks on here are straight salsa, and the LP features tracks like "La Trompeta y La Flauta" by Cachao, "No Critiques" by Libre, "The ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A very weird little collection of psychedelic albums from the Latin American scene of the 60s and 70s – one that's got some highly usual music, put together in a format that's equally odd as well! There's a bit less of the "formal" approach here than on other compilations – ... (Rock, Latin)read moreCD
A landmark collection – and one that virtually defined an entire generation unto itself! Back in the mid-90s, when this early Soul Jazz collection was first issued – there was a certain strain of Latin music that had been ignored for decades – that unusual fusion of Latin, soul, ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A landmark collection – and one that virtually defined an entire generation unto itself! Back in the mid-90s, when this early Soul Jazz collection was first issued – there was a certain strain of Latin music that had been ignored for decades – that unusual fusion of Latin, soul, ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Funk and soul meet Latin rhythms – and the result is a really special moment in the New York scene – a time when disco rhythms helped the underground scene burn brightly in the midtown clubs! Back in the 60s, nightspots in the city would routinely host Latin bands – but by the ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Cumbia sounds get trippy – as a host of Latin American artists picked up the electric guitar in the 60s, and really helped transform the style with some psychedelic touches! Most of these tracks feature cumbia rhythms at the core, but take the music far from its Colombian roots – ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
One of the hippest sets we've ever seen on Spanish Harlem – a collection that goes way past the Latin Soul hits, to dig deep in the uptown underground at the end of the 60s! The package is compiled with gems from the Fania catalog, but rally moves past the obvious – going for some of ... (Funky Compilations, Latin)read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Latin vibes in plenty of styles – jazzy mambos, driving descargas, and even some rootsier numbers that really show the explosion of Afro-Cuban sounds on the New York scene at the end of the 50s! The work here is less of the Latin Soul than you'd guess from the title, but still has lots of ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
We're especially heavy on New York sounds of the 60s and 70s -- Latin Soul, salsa, boogaloo, and more!
Tito Rodriguez —
Estoy Como Nunca ... LP 
