Latin — New Arrivals 
We're especially heavy on New York sounds of the 60s and 70s -- Latin Soul, salsa, boogaloo, and more!
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Various —
Gozalo – Bugalu Tropical Vol 4 ... CD 
Vampi Soul (Spain), Late 60s. Used ... $12.99
A fantastic set in Vampi Soul's Gozalo series of tropical grooves from Peru – cumbia, mambo, boogaloo and other of the late 60s sounds that work together masterfully, and lay the groundwork for international salsa and other Latin styles to come! Gozalo Vol 4 features numbers by Coco Lagos, ... read more CD
Patato —
Legend Of Cuban Percussion ... CD Six Degrees, 2000. Used ... $3.99
Although suffering from a "bit of the Buena Vista" in presentation and packaging, this set is still a great tribute to Cuban percussionist Patato Valdes – a player who moved to America in the 50s, and helped shape the sound and scene of New York Latin tremendously over the next ... read more CD
(Out of print, digipack case has some edgewear.)
Celia Cruz & Willie Colon —
Only They Could Have Made This Album ... LP 
Vaya, 1977. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
The title certainly gets it right – as the album's a near-perfect effort from these 70s Latin superstars – one that seems to bring out the best from both! Celia's the lead vocalist in a set of musical backdrops strongly crafted by Willie Colon – soaring with salsa energy, but ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Joey Pastrana —
Joey (remastered edition) ... CD Cotique/Fania, Late 60s. Used ... $18.99
Brilliant early work by one of the sharpest bandleaders of the Latin Soul era! A young Joey Pastrana leads his sharp little combo through a stunning mix of Latin jazz, Latin soul, and descarga tracks – all with the kind of hard playing, jazzy grooves, and dark edges that characterized a lot ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Alfonso Lovo —
La Gigantona ... CD Numero, 1976. Used ... $5.99
Funky fusion with plenty of Latin touches – a really compelling set from the Nicaraguan scene of the 70s! The album's got the same criss-crossing of influences you'd hear in some of the best Bay Area projects of this type – no surprise since Jose Chepito Areas is a key member of the ... read more CD
Also available La Gigantona ... CD 7.99
Bola De Nieve/Odeon (Mexico), 1950s/1960s. Very Good- ... $19.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some wear and aging, a small peeled spot on front, center split in the bottom seam, and some writing in green marker on back.)
Rafael Alers —
La Borinquena – Danzas Vol 5 ... LP Ansonia, Late 60s. Very Good ... $14.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear and aging, with a small split in the top seam.)
Willie Colon —
Hustler (180 gram pressing) ... LP Fania/Craft, 1968. New Copy (reissue)... $22.99 24.99
Brilliant early work from a young Willie Colon – a true hustler if there ever was one! The album has an amazing energy that really bridges a number of Latin scenes – it's part descarga jamming, part Latin soul, and part traditional Latin – put together with a no-nonsense approach ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Various —
Africa Boogaloo – The Latinization Of West Africa ... LP Honest Jons (UK), 1950s/1960s/1970s. New Copy 2LP Gatefold ... $24.99
A long-overdue collection of work – one that really gets at the unusual appearance of Latin rhythms on the African scene of the postwar years! Latin sounds from Africa are nothing new, but they're one of those things that's always taken for granted, too – kind of assumed in most ... (Global Grooves, Latin) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Various —
Son Cubano NYC – Cuban Roots New York Spices 1972 to 1982 ... LP Honest Jons (UK), 1970s/Early 80s. New Copy 2LP Gatefold ... $24.99
The rebirth of the Afro-Cuban groove on the New York scene of the 70s – great recordings in the "new traditionalist" sound of the time! After the boom of the Latin Soul sound of the late 60s, and the rise of salsa in the early 70s, there was also a "back to basics" ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Various —
Cumbia Cumbia Vols 1 & 2 (180 gram colored vinyl pressing) ... LP Discos Fuentes/World Circuit, Late 50s/1960s/1970s/Early 80s. New Copy 2LP ... $33.99 34.99
A pair of compilations that really opened up the ears of the north to the sound of Colombia – providing a much-needed showcase for the cumbia grooves that had been burning for decades, but which never saw much release for mainstream markets up in the US! The sets were huge at the time, and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Limited edition heavyweight colored vinyl pressing!)
Ismael Miranda con Orchestra Harlow —
Abran Paso! (remastered edition) ... CD Fania, 1971. Used ... $19.99
The last album that Ismael Miranda cut with Orchestra Harlow – but an extremely strong effort that draws from all the great work they did together! Larry Harlow's still very firmly at the helm of the set – producing, arranging, and playing piano with the classic Orchestra Harlow lineup ... read more CD
(Out of print. Still sealed.)
Jorge Siles & La Dominican York —
En Mi Mundo ... LP Penn, 1989. Very Good+ ... $19.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
Guayacan Orquesta —
5 Anos Aferrados Al Sabor ... LP FM (Colombia), 1991. Very Good ... Just Sold Out!
... LP, Vinyl record album
American Brass —
Explosion De Exitos Con El Toque Latino ... LP CBS, 1970s. Very Good ... $49.99
A fantastic album of hard driving covers – with titles that include "Mandrill", "Bitch", "Place Over There", "Runaway", "Joe Tex", "The Way I Feel Tonight", "Yesterday/Hey Jude", and more! LP, Vinyl record album
(Vinyl has a noisy spot at the beginning of Side 2. Cover has some wear and aging, with some writing in pen and a light stain on back.)
Various —
La Locura De Machuca 1975 to 1980 ... CD Discos Machuca/Analog Africa (Germany), Late 70s. New Copy ... $17.99 18.99
The amazing legacy of a tiny Colombian record label – a small imprint, but a groundbreaking one as well – with a rich variety of sounds that you'll hear on this really wonderful collection! Discos Machuca was based in Barranquilla, a real crossroads of cultures, sounds, and styles ... read more CD
Chico O'Farrill —
Chico O'Farrill Y Su Orquesta ... LP CBS (Mexico), Mid/Late 50s. Near Mint- ... $59.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono orange label pressing. Cover has some surface wear, aging, and center splits in the seams.)
Ibrahim Ferrer —
Buena Vista Social Club Presents Ibrahim Ferrer (180 gram pressing) ... LP World Circuit/Nonesuch, 1999. New Copy 2LP Gatefold ... $30.99 31.98
Maybe one of the most wonderful things to come out of the Buena Visa Social Club project of Ry Cooder – a record that introduced many Americans to the voice of Cuban singer Ibrahim Ferrer – a talent from back in the day, but one whose route to US audiences was closed for decades because ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Buena Vista Social Club Presents Ibrahim Ferrer ... CD 4.99(Beautiful 180 gram pressing – with bonus art print, and 16 page booklet!)
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