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SONEROS DE VERDAD
Rubalcaba: Pasado Y Presente
Universal/Pimienta
Originally released: 2003
Category: SALSA/SON; SON, GUARACHA, GUAJIRA; CUBA
EditorsPick: The fiery Soneros de Verdad series continues, this time featuring maestro Guillermo "Rubalcaba" Gonzalez, the veteran Cuban pianist and bandleader. Rubalcaba has toured with the orchestras of Enrique Jorrín, the Afro-Cuban All Stars, Jane Bunnett, Septeto Nacional and Orquesta Sensacion to name a few. This rich and deeply textured release moves effortlessly from hard-driving charanga to intoxicating ballad to sizzling son to pure mambo and cha cha chá. The 76 year-young Rubalcaba sounds as close to Cuban perfection that you can get. He is joined by a cadre of premium choice vocalists: Teresita Garcia Carturla, Luis Frank Arias, Danay Mendez Valdez, and Vannia Borges Hernández of Bamboleo. This one swings, and is Highly Recommended. (BP)
Original Price: 17.98
On Sale: 14.38


SONG TITLES:
1. Pasado Y Presente 2. Suave Murmullo 3. Son De La Loma 4. La Reina Isabel 5. A Mi Que 6. Rompiendo La Rutina 7. Si Te Contara 8. La Mulata Del Cha Cha Cha 9. Quzas, Quizas, Quizas 10. Mambo 11. El Manicero 12. Piano Y Violin

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MERCEDES SOSA
Pueblo Unido
Universal
Originally released: 2006
Category: TROVA/CANCION/JIBARO; NUEVA TROVA/CANCION; ARGENTINA
EditorsPick: Compilation of some of the best material from the founder of Argentina's Nueva Cancion Movement. Recommended. (BP)
Original Price: 14.98
On Sale: 11.98


SONG TITLES:
1. Gracias A La Vida (4:21) 2. La Maza (3:47) 3. Maria, Maria (2:52) 4. Duerme, Negrito (2:21) 5. Corazon De Estudiante (3:15) 6. Yo Vengo A Ofrecer Mi Corazon (6:07) 7. Hermano, Dame Tu Mano (3:02) 8. ¿Sera Posible El Sur? (4:01) 9. Todo Cambia (4:41) 10. Razon De Vivir (3:47) 11. Si Se Calla El Cantor (3:02) 12. Inconciente Colectivo (Feat. Charly Garcia & Milton Nascimiento) (3:43) 13. Los Bailes De La Vida (4:42) 14. Unicornio (4:33)

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MICHAEL STUART
Back To Da Barrio
Universal/Machete
Originally released: 2006
Category: SALSA/SON; SALSA
EditorsPick: So here's the big problem for salsa; reggaeton has made it sound stiff, and old fashioned, rhythmically flat. The challenge, then, is to make salsa that won't sound dumb next to Daddy Yankee. The obvious way to juice salsa is to include a rapper; it doesn't work too well. Along comes Michael Stuart to show us how it can be done. It's done by making the music harder than before, changing the sound of the music, using the studio to change the vocals, making sure the tumbao isn't the same old thing, making the rhythm section sound electric, tough, and letting Stuart soneo, his nasal voice sounding so street you'd think that Daddy Yankee would ask him to help out. This is a classic, the best salsa record put out in the United States in a good long time. With a guest spot by Tito Rojas. Highly Recommended. (Peter Watrous)
Original Price: 16.98
On Sale: 13.58


SONG TITLES:
1. Mayor Que Yo (4:21) 2. Pobre Diabla (4:04) 3. No Soy Tu Marido (4:12) 4. Paga Lo Que Debes (4:39) 5. Ella Y Yo (feat. Tito Rojas) (4:06) 6. Vengo Bailalo (4:16) 7. Nadie Sabe (4:59) 8. Noche De Traversura (4:01) 9. Loco (4:43)

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MICHAEL STUART
Michael Stuart
Universal
Originally released: 2002
Category: SALSA/SON; SALSA
EditorsPick: Inching closer to pop-salsa perfection with each production, Mr. Stuart has most definitely picked up where Marc Anthony left off at the end of his reign at RMM -- filling the niche of the pretty-boy salsero with the big voice. (Cut #5, "Michael Stuart.Com," is almost a self-parody of that image: "...Welcome to Michael Stuart .Com. What is your pleasure?...") Though Mr. Stuart's voice may not be as instantly recognizable as Marc Anthony's, his band is tight, fiery and has no trouble keeping up with the energy he certainly has the capacity to generate. Some of the cuts here would be perfect for the dance clubs, especially "Mi Princesa," which, when it kicks into gear, is unstoppable. Check it out. (BP)
Original Price: 15.98
On Sale: 12.78


SONG TITLES:
1. Mi Princesa (Salsa) (4:15) 2. Que Nos Paso (Salsa) (4:35) 3. Te Lo Adverti (4:36) 4. Te Pido (4:33) 5. Michael Stuart.Com (4:33) 6. Mi Princesa (Balada) (4:20) 7. Mi Corazon (4:22) 8. Mil Rosas (3:43) 9. Si Tu Me Dejas Volver (4:06) 10. Me Estoy Rompiendo El Alma (4:31) 11. Que Nos Paso (Balada) (4:33) 12. Por Que Te Vas? (4:17)

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MICHAEL STUART
Pura Salsa: A Ritmo De Michael Stuart
Universal/RMM
Originally released: 2006
Category: SALSA/SON; SALSA
EditorsPick: Part of a fine series of 20 different CDs that highlight the hits of legendary salsa singers and bandleaders. Purchase this one alone, or purchase the entire set of 20 CDs at a discount HERE! (BP)
Original Price: 12.98
On Sale: 10.38


SONG TITLES:
1. Que Nos Pasó (w/Giselle) 2. Gitana 3. Te Pido 4. Casi Perfecta 5. Te Amo 6. Mi Princesa 7. Niña Bella 8. Te Gusta Verme Sufrir 9. A Fuego Lento 10. Ella Lo Sabe 11. Hasta Cuando 12. Nadie Sabe 13. Subele El Volumen 14. The Lady Of My Life

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MICHAEL STUART
Sentimiento De Un Rumbero
Universal/Machete
Originally released: 2007
Category: SALSA/SON; SALSA
EditorsPick: Dynamic new release by virile singer Michael Stuart. This sizzling salsa project features guests La India as well as José Alberto "El Canario." Also with timbalero Tito De Gracia, pianists Luis Marin, Isidro Infante, conguero William "Cachiro" Thompson and many others. Stuart sounds more electrifying than ever. This is the stuff of dance-club perfection: fervent, passionate and catchy, too. Listen to the hooks on "Lola" or the unstoppable coro refrain on "La Vecina." The duet "Un Amor Tan Grande" should be a hit for Stuart and La India, recalling the emotive power that India and Marc Anthony generated roughly fifteen years ago with "Vivir Lo Nuestro." And the other duet here, "Dos Con Swing," with José Alberto "El Canario" is pure dance pleasure that begs to be made longer. But it's the combustible material like "Sólo Pena" - salsa that channels timba intensity - that is signature Stuart. It's pure heat, heat, heat. A big DJ Alert. High powered, and Highly Recommended. (BP)
Original Price: 15.98
On Sale: 12.78


SONG TITLES:
1. Lola 2. La Vecina 3. Me Siento Vivo 4. Si Te Vuelvo A Encontrar 5. Un Amor Tan Grande - Feat. La India 6. Pido Perdón 7. Del Barrio A La Ciudad 8. Dos Con Swing - Feat. José Alberto "El Canario" 9. Sólo Pena 10. Súbeme La Musica 11. Cuando El Amor Se Muere 12. Porque Con El 13. Pido Perdón (Version Balada)

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MICHAEL STUART
Sin Miedo
Universal
Originally released: 2004
Category: POP/OTHER; POP LATIN
EditorsPick: Here's a good example of salsa's crisis of confidence: Stuart's put out an album that is more a pop recording than anything else, but one with what might be called tropical overtones. That's a tough thing to pull off, and Stuart tries hard, with a ballad or two, guitars on a Ricky Martin-sounding track, a Santana cop, and on and on. (Peter Watrous)
Original Price: 17.98
On Sale: 14.38


SONG TITLES:
1. Ella Lo Sabe 2. Te Gusta Verme Sufrir 3. Noche De Fuego 4. Un Bombon Como Tu 5. Nadie Sabe 6. El Remedio 7. Dejala Que Baile 8. Con Tu Amor

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ORQUESTA SUPREMA
Musica Original De Cuba
Universal/Empire
Reissued: 2006
Category: SALSA/SON; SALSA
EditorsPick: More hard to find mid '70s high-energy trumpet-driven salsa originally from the now out-of-print Sonotone label. These sessions, recorded in Miami, documented one of the first Cuban salsa bands to record in the U.S.. Arrangements by leader-trumpeter Fausto "El Chino" Dorado and lead vocals by Pepe Cordo. Nineteen tracks. Recommended. (BP)
Original Price: 15.98
On Sale: 12.78


SONG TITLES:
1. Tiempos Del Pasadoble 2. Guaguanco No. 3 3. Tu Nombre 4. La Suprema Se Colo 5. El Viejo 6. Vive Tu Vida 7. Ya Yo Llegue 8. Ajiaco Criollo 9. Voy Pa' Borinquen 10. Esta Navidad 11. Cucarichita Cucarachon 12. El Ritmo Pilon 13. Llevatela 14. Elije Tu 15. Alza La Pata Y Vete Flaca 16. Bacunayagua 17. Delirio 18. La Tijera 19. Exit Number

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DORIS DE LA TORRE
Musica Original De Cuba
Empire/Universal
Originally released: 1958
Reissued: 2006
Category: BOLERO; BOLERO / BALADA; CUBA
EditorsPick: The liners indicate that this 1958 recording by vocalist Doris De La Torre spearheaded the "feeling" movement in Cuba. Orchestra arranged and conducted by Eddy Gaytán. Very clean mastering, with superb sound. For that romantic ambiance. Recommended. (BP)
Original Price: 15.98
On Sale: 12.78


SONG TITLES:
1. Tu Dominas 2. En La Duda 3. Una Rara Sensacion 4. Imagenes 5. Ada 6. Asi 7. Amorado Encuentro 8. En La Imaginacion 9. No Me Culpes (Don't Blame Me) 10. Envenename Los Labios 11. Me Recordaras 12. Criatura De Sol 13. Para Que Illusionarme 14. Si Alguien

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BARBARITO TORRES
Barbarito Torres
Universal/Pimienta
Originally released: 2003
Category: SALSA/SON; SON, GUARACHA, GUAJIRA; CUBA
EditorsPick: It has been four years since the release of his critically acclaimed "Havana Cafe" CD, and now Cuban laud player Barbarito Torres is back with a renewed energy and swing with "Barbarito Torres." Torres, who gained international fame with his spectacular playing with the Afro Cuban All Stars and the Buena Vista Social Club, has created a suite of invigorating, upbeat tracks that exude a simple, infectious happiness. And the stunning bolero "Perla Marina," interpreted by the amazing Omara Portuondo, will not leave a dry eye in the room. Special guests include Omara Portuondo, José Luis Quintana "Changiuto," Pio Leyva, Chucho Valdes and Jorge Reyes. Highly recommended. (BP)
Original Price: 17.98
On Sale: 14.38


SONG TITLES:
1. El Ruseñor Del Guateque 2. Bailando Bonito 3. Yo No Me Voy Del Cañaveral 4. Amarrala 5. A Buscar Mi Amor 6. Sonero De Monte Adentro 7. El Quichi Quicha 8. Te Espero En El Jardin 9. Mi Son 10. El Bacanero 11. Perla Marina 12. Francisco Guayabal 13. La Comparsa 14. El Cuarto De Tula

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JUAN PABLO TORRES
A Life In Music
Universal/Pimienta
Originally released: 2005
Category: LATIN JAZZ; LATIN JAZZ
EditorsPick: Fine compilation of material from trombonist J.P. Torres who passed away on April 20, 2005. (BP)
Original Price: 16.98
On Sale: 13.58


SONG TITLES:
1. Perfidia (4:57) 2. Quero Un Sombrero (5:31) 3. Zun Zun Babae (5:17) 4. Comparsas Mix (3:54) 5. A Puerto Padre (7:58) 6. Coda: Los Herederos (1:44) 7. Los Herederos Intro (1:44) 8. Dulce Coco (3:53) 9. Rompe Saraguey (4:14) 10. Volare (5:38) 11. Candela Al Jarro (3:49) 12. Rumba Pa' Los Trombones (:00) 13. Rhapsody In Blue (4:29) 14. Ajiaco (5:38) 15. Dame Un Chance (5:14) 16. Torres And Turre (8:49)

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JUAN PABLO TORRES
Afrocuban Trombone
Universal/Pimienta
Originally released: 2003
Category: LATIN JAZZ; AFRO-CUBAN JAZZ
EditorsPick: Torres always puts out good records, and he's outdone himself this time, producing a masterpiece. Like a handful of other Cuban musicians Torres has begun to reexamine the history of Cuban music instead of just play it. So on a bunch of the tracks here the music is played by a saxophone quartet, with the bass role taken by a tuba. Some of the tunes have percussion and drums, others are a wind choir, and the simple process of arranging the music for the group takes it out of the ordinary. Other tracks have the extraordinary rhythm section of Jorge Reyes on bass and Enrique Pla on drums; it's modern Latin jazz at its best. Torres plays a ton of trombone, and he's joined in the front line by Irvin Acao, a tenor player who could hang in New York. The two of them bring so much to the music, it's like having a dictionary of American and Cuban musical practice, all explained by gifted conversationalists. Highly recommended. (Peter Watrous)
Original Price: 17.98
On Sale: 14.38


SONG TITLES:
1. Afroidea (3:29) 2. 4X4 (3:37) 3. Lamento Montuno (6:59) 4. Rumba Pa' Los Trombones (6:00) 5. Ensalada De Mambo (3:36) 6. Canuto (5:45) 7. Tommontuno (4:21) 8. Contrapunto (3:13) 9. Cubachando (4:32) 10. Montunostring (3:50)

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JUAN PABLO TORRES
Cuba Swings
Universal
Originally released: 2001
Category: LATIN JAZZ; AFRO-CUBAN JAZZ; CUBA
EditorsPick: The venerable Cuban trombonist J.P. Torres is here joined by an all-star cast to perform some great jazz standards in a traditional acoustic Afro-Cuban septet style. Son meets Swing! Very nice, indeed. (BP)
Original Price: 15.98
On Sale: 12.78


SONG TITLES:
1. Satin Doll (3:54) 2. Tenderly (4:42) 3. Autumn Leaves (4:35) 4. In The Mood (4:59) 5. Rhapsody In Blue (4:29) 6. Perfidia (4:57) 7. Summertime (5:17) 8. My Prayer (5:28) 9. Moonlight Serenade (4:47) 10. Take The A-Train (3:32)

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JUAN PABLO TORRES
Identidad
Universal
Originally released: 2004
Category: LATIN JAZZ; LATIN JAZZ
EditorsPick: Torres recorded this on the road, and it's a stripped down quartet date, just him and a working trio. That means there's not much scope, the sort of thing that blesses his normal recordings. And inside almost every Cuban jazz musician lurks the soul of a fusion player wishing they could have played in Mahavishnu or Chick Corea's fusion bands; "Pero Quién" is loaded with fusion-esq writing. Torres is good enough on trombone to take the lead in longer improvising, and the band sounds flexible, worked in. Jorge Arrote, the pianist, sounds strong, pushing chromatic phrases through the static harmony. Recommended. (BP)
Original Price: 17.98
On Sale: 14.38


SONG TITLES:
1. Cubanacan (5:03) 2. Consuelo El Te (5:32) 3. Azabache (5:11) 4. Ajiaco (5:38) 5. Rio Cauto (5:46) 6. Elsa'bor (5:40) 7. Casabe (4:01) 8. Tumbao.com (5:09) 9. Guanabo (3:32) 10. Guayabera (6:13)

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JUAN PABLO TORRES
¡Como Pica!
Universal
Originally released: 2002
Category: SALSA/SON; SON, GUARACHA, GUAJIRA; CUBA
EditorsPick: With this, arguably his best -- and certainly his most contemporary -- release to date, Mr. Torres' new release packs a suitcase full of Cuban fire. With his son-on-steroids approach (is that something like timba I hear on "Rumba y Son"?) to this project, this CD marks a pivotal landmark for this trombonist and arranger. He seems to have unshackled himself from the weight of traditional Afro Cuban styles, but not of the forms themselves, which he uses playfully, in earnest. The result is Afro Cuban music that builds upon its own formal strength -- a more personal music with many flavors and nuances. "(El Sonero Necesita) Solamente La Claves" is a potent, funky track where Mr. Torres solos his 'bone and throws down a gritty rap. And it works. Vocalists Israel Kantor and Yordi Megret are in top form here. And turn the volume way up on the sparkling descarga "Quimboró" which allows each band member to shine. Highly recommended. (BP)
Original Price: 16.98
On Sale: 13.58


SONG TITLES:
1. Rumba Y Son 2. Reconciliacion 3. La Renta 4. Canuto 5. Candela Al Jarro 6. Que Temperatura 7. El Usurpador 8. Solamente Las Claves 9. Quimboro 10. Como Pica (Comparsa Medley) 11. Como Pica (Comparsa Remix)

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TOTICO
Sonido Solido / Patato, Alfredo Rodriguez, Totico
Universal/TTH/Pimienta
Reissued: 1995
Category: SALSA/SON; SON, GUARACHA, GUAJIRA; CUBA
Original Price: 12.98
On Sale: 10.38


Finally on CD. A great, great recording.
SONG TITLES:
1. Monsiew Jose 2. Quimbombo Con Salsa 3. El Yerbero 4. Dicelo Patato 5. Para Africa Traigo Mi Son

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HÉCTOR TRICOCHE
La Historia... Mis Éxitos
Universal/Vene Music
Originally released: 2007
Category: SALSA/SON; SALSA
EditorsPick: Excellent compilation of hits by the veteran salsa singer. Recommended. (BP)
Original Price: 15.98
On Sale: 12.78


SONG TITLES:
1. Macho Perez 2. Vibora 3. En Cuba No Falta Nada 4. Lapiz De Carmin 5. Tarde Sin Sol 6. Motorizame 7. A Que No Lo Haces 8. No Soy Automatico 9. Yo Puedo Tu Puedes 10. Tirste Dia 11. Noche Sensacional 12. Una Aventura Nada Mas 13. Debi Amarte Mas 14. Muchacha De Abril 15. Conversando Sin Palabras

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AMADITO VALDÉS
Bajando Gervasio
Universal/Pimienta
Originally released: 2002
Category: SALSA/SON; SON, GUARACHA, GUAJIRA; CUBA
EditorsPick: The record starts with a tune in 3/4, with modern jazz harmony. That explains the direction of the album: it's in part a Latin jazz record, with fine soloing by Maraca on flute on two tunes, and it's all thoughtful. There are three danzones, and "La Fiesta de Amadito" is a descarga, with Juan De Marcos Gonzales on tres. David Alfaro plays some fine post Chick Corea piano on a bunch of tracks, including a good guaguancó, "Guaguanco de los Barrios." It's ambitious. (Peter Watrous)
Original Price: 17.98
On Sale: 14.38


SONG TITLES:
1. Celine's Groove (4:23) 2. Gliceria 5:00A.M. (5:41) 3. La Fiesta De Amadito (5:04) 4. Desague Y Peñalver (3:43) 5. Guaguanco De Los Barrios (6:55) 6. Grandeza Nuestra (3:45) 7. Amado Amadito (4:55) 8. Bajando Gervasio (4:23) 9. Mamina (4:36) 10. Achy's Guajira (5:29)

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BEBO VALDES
Bebo Rides Again!
Universal/Pimienta
Originally released: 1995
Reissued: 2004
Category: DANCE TRADITIONS; BIG BAND MAMBO JAZZ; CUBA
EditorsPick: Back in stock. When originally released in 1995 on the Messidor label this was Bebo's first new release in 30 years! With Carlos "Patato" Valdés, Paquito D'Rivera, Juan-Pablo Torres, Amadito Valdes and many others. Highly Recommended. (BP)
Original Price: 17.98
On Sale: 14.38


SONG TITLES:
1. Al Dizzy Gillepsie (4:57) 2. Anda (4:51) 3. Pa' Goza (4:23) 4. Felicia (5:20) 5. La Comparsa (4:53) 6. A La Marcheré (3:41) 7. Pan Con Timba (6:57) 8. Veinte Años (3:36) 9. Pierre Jamballah (5:31) 10. To Mario Bauza (6:03) 11. Oleaje (1:59)

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BEBO VALDES
Cuban Dance Party
Universal
Originally released: 1959
Reissued: 2006
Category: DANCE TRADITIONS; TROPICAL DANCE: VARIOUS; CUBA
EditorsPick: Wow, here's a find. Bebo, well-recorded in Cuba in 1959, fronting his entire orchestra. And what a sound, big, full and detailed; this is one of the best recordings I've ever heard from this time in Cuba. It's stately, graceful music, orchestral, with beautiful arrangements and perfect playing. On "El Cumbanchero," the heat picks up, fueled by percussion. Be forewarned: Bebo doesn't play much piano here; the stars of the show are the band, and the arrangements, and his always-impeccable sense of tempo. This is easily the equivalent of any of the great bands of the time, Machito, or the Titos. Highly Recommended. (Peter Watrous)
Original Price: 15.98
On Sale: 12.78


SONG TITLES:
1. Babalu 2. Cha Cha #1 3. El Cumbanchero 4. Habana 5. A Quien Engañes 6. Ita Morreal 7. El Manisero 8. Cha Cha #3 9. La Feria De Los Siglos 10. Aquellos Ojos Verdes 11. Sasauma 12. Tu Bien Sabes Que Te Quiero

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BEBO VALDES
El Manisero - Bebo Valdes Y La Orquesta Sabor De Cuba
Universal/Pimienta
Originally released: 1957
Reissued: 2004
Category: DANCE TRADITIONS; MAMBO, CHA CHA CHA; CUBA
EditorsPick: Big band material from 1957 and 1960. Mambos, descargas, chachachás and guarachás. Recommended. (BP)
Original Price: 17.98
On Sale: 14.38


SONG TITLES:
1. El Manisero - Mambo Son (2:37) 2. Sasauma - Mambo (2:49) 3. Babalu - Afro Cha (2:34) 4. Ita Morreal - Descarga (2:36) 5. Cha Cha No. 1 - Chachachá (2:18) 6. La Feria De Los Siglos - Guaracha (3:25) 7. Chamizo - Guaracha (2:35) 8. Aquellos Ojos Verdes - Bolero (3:02) 9. Siempre Cantando - Chachachá (2:58) 10. Masa Limpia - Mambo (2:52) 11. Tu Sabes Bien Que Te Quiero - Bolero Mambo (2:33) 12. Cha Cha No. 3 - Chachachá (3:08) 13. El Cumbanchero - Rumba (2:38)

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JESUS "CHUCHO" VALDES
Lucumi: Piano Solo
Universal/Pimienta
Originally released: 1988
Reissued: 2004
Category: LATIN JAZZ; AFRO-CUBAN JAZZ; CUBA
EditorsPick: Back in stock! (BP)
Original Price: 18.98
On Sale: 15.18


Cuban piano master and founder of Irakere doing a solo recording. Improvisation with African Yoruban, Montuno, & American jazz influences. Total time 47:46.
SONG TITLES:
1. Jica 2. Dembo 3. Moane 4. Mambo Influenciado 5. A Jessica 6. Osun 7. Adiva 8. Oyambo 9. Amanceer

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LÁZARO VALDÉS
De Tal Palo...Tal Valdés
Universal/Pimienta
Originally released: 2003
Category: LATIN JAZZ; LATIN JAZZ; CUBA
EditorsPick: Explosive powerhose and highly percussive Latin jazz led by young vituoso pianist Lázaro Valdés of the Cuban Valdés dynasty. This one, Latin jazz fans, is a monster roller coaster that should not be missed. On "Carcasés a Bobby," one of the best tracks, bassist Osmany Diaz Gil and drummer Rodney Barreto have redefined their instruments. Highly recommended. (BP 09/09/03) What a cool record. Valdes, the pianist, leader and arranger for Bamboleo, has put out a Cuban fusion record, overlaid with smooth jazz that has moments of raw power. It's as if Valdes decided he liked the early electric music of Miles Davis and decided to order it a bit, and make it Cuban. And when he solos, he mashes the harmony, getting into bitter chromaticism, and the rhythms start flying, and what was smooth jazz all of a sudden gets serious. It's intense, and sometimes maudlin, but at it's best it's new (some tracks have two bassists), and you can't help wondering what Valdes would record if he had a decent career and didn't have to try and make money. This isn't for purists looking for an old Cuba; it's modern, influenced by the good and bad of American music. But the level of the musicianship is shocking (the musicians include Bamboleo's fantastic bassist and percussionist), and Valdes, who comes from a family of musicians that includes Alfredito, Marcelino and Vicentico, can be proud of what he's done. Highly recommended. (Peter Watrous)
Original Price: 17.98
On Sale: 14.38


SONG TITLES:
1. Cumbanchero (3:54) 2. De Paso Por Berlin (6:15) 3. Carcases A Bobby (6:53) 4. Balada Para Yanet (6:55) 5. De Mi Campo A Tu Country (Zapateo Por Derecho) (4:29) 6. Piano Para Papa (2:46) 7. Alluya (5:33) 8. Mambo Influenciado (7:04) 9. De Tal Palo...tal Valdes (4:06)

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LUIS VALLE
Agarrate!
Universal/Pimienta (original import)
Originally released: 2002
Category: LATIN JAZZ; AFRO-CUBAN JAZZ; CUBA
EditorsPick: Like the Rubalcaba and Valdés musical dynasties in Cuba, trumpeter Luis Valle belongs to one of those families where almost everyone is a noted musician...and most of them play on this CD. Brothers Pedro and Osvaldo Valle are here on sax, as is brother Moises ("Yumurí") who is a well known singer. Did I mention that his flautist band-leader brother Orlando, better known as "Maraca," also plays on this CD? No? He does. He also composed three of the cuts here. This is arguably one of the best-produced Cuban releases of the year, and, both musically and conceptually, can be seen as an extension of Maraca's superb "Tremenda Rumba" CD which was released simultaneously. Like the Maraca release, it is an intense palette of the modern and traditional, of jazz and folklore, and, of course, explosive dance cuts -- a celebration of Cuban music diversity and skill. Featuring some amazing special guests like the singer Aramis Galindo and tresero Pancho Amat, this is a ambitious project that is a must-have. This super hard to find Japanese import deserves international distribution. Highly recommended. (BP)
Original Price: 17.98
On Sale: 14.38


SONG TITLES:
1. Afro Timba (6:26) 2. Mambo Son (5:25) 3. Trompeta En Danzon (4:16) 4. Timbita (5:25) 5. Guaguanco Sabroso (4:49) 6. Tokyo Cha (5:16) 7. Como Fue (5:07) 8. Lo Bueno Lo Traigo Yo (5:07)

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LOS VAN VAN
En El Malecón De La Habana
Universal/Pimienta
Originally released: 2003
Category: SALSA/SON; SALSA CUBANA; CUBA
EditorsPick: If you come to the record without preconceptions you'll be better off. It's nice to hear the band loose and able, and recorded well live. They run through old material, and material off of recent studio recordings and the versions have evolved. At times Formell's bass comes through the huge band sound, and it's amazing to hear what a great player he is. And when the band breaks apart a tune, like they do to "Soy Todo," the recording reminds you that the band deserves its reputation as one of the best live orchestras in the world. Mayito sings with power on five the nine tunes, and he's singing well (though he's got the unlucky role of singing government slogans on "Tim-pop Con Birdland," a tune that quotes the group Weather Report, therefore sounding doubly dated). Yenisel Valdez, who used to rock the house in NG La Banda, sings one song, placing some extraordinary rhythmic improvisations in the middle of "Mi Mimi." And the drummer Samuel Formell is everywhere on the recording, driving the band, marking off sections of tunes; he's one of the Caribbean's best drummers and he makes the music take off. But the group's in transition, having lost half of its personality in Pupy Pedroso, the composer, arranger and pianist, who left. Pedro Calvo has also gone, replaced by Valdez. So the recording, if one is looking for something new, isn't going to give it up; the band sounds as if it's working toward a new identity. As well the majority of the tunes fade out, cutting off what would seem like the best parts of a live performance, the parts where the band breaks the tunes apart. You can hear that sort of explosion on "Esto Te Pone La Cabeza Mala" (before that fades out, too) and it's what's missing on the rest of the album. Recommended, if only as an artifact. (Peter Watrous)
Original Price: 17.98
On Sale: 14.38


Highly anticipated new Van Van release, recorded live in the summer of 2002 in La Plaza de La Piragua, Havana, for an audience of 220,000 Van Van fanatics. Featuring Mario "Mayito" Rivera, Roberto Hernández (Guayacán), Abdel Rasalps (Lele) and terrific new female vocalist Yenisel Valdés (Yenny).
SONG TITLES:
1. Tim-Pop Con Birdland (7:38) 2. Quien No Ha Dicho Una Mentira (5:18) 3. Soy Todo (Ay Dios Ampárame!) (7:58) 4. Mi Mimi (5:28) 5. Esto Te Pone La Cabeza Mala (6:37) 6. Mi Chocolate (7:37) 7. Que Cosas Tiene La Vida (6:41) 8. Temba, Tumba Y Timba (6:59) 9. En Sol Natural (Repris) (5:15)

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LOS VAN VAN
Live In Europe DVD
Universal/Pimienta
Originally released: 2005
Category: DVD; SALSA CUBANA; CUBA
EditorsPick: Terrific complete live concert, recorded in the mid '80s, at Theaterhaus Wangen, Germany. This 89 minute performance features superstar pianist/composer Cesar "Pupy" Pedroso, as well as master timbalero Changuito. With vocalists Pedrito Calvo and Mario Valdés. There is also a bonus, more recent, 18 minute concert recorded at La Piragua, Havana, Cuba, which features the singers Mayito Rivera, Yenisel Valdes "Yenny," Abdal Rasalps "Lele," and Roberto Hernandez. Total running time: 114 minutes. Region 0 (Code free). NTSC format. English, Deutsch, Español. Highly Recommended. (BP)
Original Price: 24.98
On Sale: 19.98


SONG TITLES:
1. Live Concert Europe (89 Miniutes): Y No Me Explico Lo Que Tiene (10:01) 2. Ya Tu Campana No Suena (9:22) 3. Se Muere La Tía (7:01) 4. Sandunguera (8:27) 5. Quien Bien Te Quiere Te Hará Llorar (7:12) 6. Cuentame (5:37) 7. La Habana No Aguanta Más (7:50) 8. Será Que Se Acabó (13:22) 9. Canción Urgente Para Nicaragua (8:12) 10. Yo Sé Que Van Van (3:43) 11. Live Concert Habana (18 Minutes) (18:00) 12. Video Clip "Tim-Pop" (7:00)

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LOS VAN VAN
Llego...Van Van / Van Van Is Here
Havana Caliente/Universal/Pimienta
Originally released: 1999
Category: SALSA/SON; SALSA CUBANA; CUBA
EditorsPick: Just when you thought it couldn't be done, The Go Go's come up with an album of material that tops even there best effort to date. From the first cut "Permiso Que Llego Van Van" (which begins with drumset percussion and drunken electronics that can't seem decide what speed to travel) on, you can tell that this is something unusul. It quickly kicks into gear with searing, serious salsa. Since the late sixties when they were an experimental rock band, they have refused to rest on their laurels - they continue to experiment and come up with fresh ideas. This is fiery Salsa with a capital "S." There is only one Van Van. I seem to keep playing this CD...it is infectious. Get it. (BP)
Original Price: 17.98
On Sale: 14.38


SONG TITLES:
1. Permiso Que Llego Van Van 2. Temba, Tumba, Timba 3. Eso Damelo A Mi 4. La Bomba Soy Yo 5. El Negro Esta Cocinando 6. Somos Cubanos 7. El Cheque 8. Quien No Ha Dicho Una Mentira 9. Mi Chocolate 10. Consuelate Como Yo 11. Apapas Del Calabar 12. Havana City

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SERGIO VARGAS
Vete Y Dile
Universal
Originally released: 2001
Category: MERENGUE/BACHATA; MERENGUE
Original Price: 16.98
On Sale: 13.58


SONG TITLES:
1. Vete Y Dile (4:53) 2. Te Espero (3:50) 3. Que Te Pasa Corazon (4:15) 4. Que Bueno Verte (4:22) 5. Te Va A Doler (4:46) 6. Anoche Hablamos De Amor (4:28) 7. Perdona (3:58) 8. Dime Donde (4:58) 9. Apaga La Llama (4:49)

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TONY VEGA
Cuestión De Fé
Universal
Originally released: 2004
Category: SALSA/SON; SALSA
EditorsPick: Strong new salsa from Mr. Vega. "Tu Amor Como Un Farol," a slammin' dance number, is my track of choice. (BP)
Original Price: 16.98
On Sale: 13.58


SONG TITLES:
1. Cuestion De Fe (version Salsa) 2. Tu Amor Comos Un Farol 3. Hasta Que Te Enamores 4. Que Llueva Pa'arriba 5. Un Hombre Enamorado 6. Baluartes De Mi Musica 7. Cuestion De Fe (version Balada) 8. Remix Exitos

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TONY VEGA
Despues De Todo
Universal
Originally released: 2001
Category: SALSA/SON; SALSA
EditorsPick: With a tight and polished follow-up to last years' popular "Hablando Del Amor," Mr. Vega returns with a straight-up suit and tie salsa number that, although breaks no new ground, has some cuts, like "Existe El Amor," that would add fire to the dance floor. (BP)
Original Price: 15.98
On Sale: 12.78


SONG TITLES:
1. Un Amor Asi (4:20) 2. Corazon, Corazon (4:29) 3. Dime Amor (6:01) 4. Sal De Aqui (4:44) 5. Hasta El Final (5:15) 6. Mi Swing (3:54) 7. Despues De Todo (4:17) 8. Existe El Amor (4:21) 9. 'Ta Bueno Ya (4:57) 10. Corazon, Corazon (Version Mariachi) (2:31)

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TONY VEGA
Las 32 Mas Grandes De Tony Vega
Universal/Lideres
Originally released: 2002
Category: SALSA/SON; SALSA
Original Price: 24.98
On Sale: 19.98


SONG TITLES:
1. Yo Me Quedo 2. Dejame Soñar 3. Aparentemente 4. Esperare A Que Te Decidas 5. Por Amor 6. Ella 7. Me Gusta Que Seas Celosa 8. Amor Que Llena 9. Dile 10. Hey Jude 11. Fue La Carnada 12. Si Tu Supieras 13. Uno Mismo 14. Quedate 15. Lo Mio Es Amor 16. Si Me Miras A Los Ojos 17. Esa Mujer 18. Dame Tiempo 19. Ella Es 20. Mi Nuevo Amor 21. Hoy 22. Tu Por Aqui Y Yo Por Alla - LIve 23. Carita De Sol 24. Si Yo Vuelvo A Encontrarla 25. Ahora Que Te Vas...plus 5 More Tunes!

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TONY VEGA
Pura Salsa: A Ritmo De Tony Vega
Universal/RMM
Originally released: 2006
Category: SALSA/SON; SALSA
EditorsPick: Part of a fine series of 20 different CDs that highlight the hits of legendary salsa singers and bandleaders. Purchase this one alone, or purchase the entire set of 20 CDs at a discount HERE! (BP)
Original Price: 12.98
On Sale: 10.38


SONG TITLES:
1. Yo Me Quedo 2. Lo Mio Es Amor 3. Dame Tiempo 4. Ella 5. Dile 6. Hoy 7. Aparentemente 8. Ella Es 9. Solo Faltas Tu 10. No Tengas Miedo 11. Carita De Sol 12. Deja 13. Si Me Miras A Los Ojos 14. Esa Mujer

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TONY VEGA
Tu Eres Mi Respirar
Universal
Category: SALSA/SON; SALSA
Original Price: 17.98
On Sale: 14.38


SONG TITLES:
1. Carita De Sol 2. Amor Que Llena 3. Hablando Del Amor 4. Hoy Quiero Cantarte 5. Mi Iglesia 6. Existe El Amor 7. Dime Amor 8. Cuestion De Fe (version Salsa) 9. Cuestion De Fe (version Balada) 10. Tu Eres Mi Respirar

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GERMAN VELAZCO AND JORGE REYES & THEIR ALL STARS BAND
Latin Jazz LIVE! From Cuba
Universal/Pimienta
Originally released: 2005
Category: LATIN JAZZ; AFRO-CUBAN JAZZ; CUBA
EditorsPick: Live recording from 2004 at the Karl Marx Theater, Havana, Cuba. The two heavy hitters, bassist Jorge Reyes and sax player Velazco, have played individually with Issac Delgado, Irakere, Cesar "Pupy" Pedroso, Emiliano Salvador, Juan Pablo Torres, Klimax and many others. This is sophisticated, dense, chops-oriented jazz. Features pianist Emilio Morales, Yaroldis Abreu and Adel Gonzalez on percussion, and drumset player Osmani Sanchez. Terrific version of "Manteca." Highly Recommended. (BP)
Original Price: 16.98
On Sale: 13.58


SONG TITLES:
1. Notas Comunes 2. Un Violin Pa' Chano 3. Amanecer En Venecia 4. Manteca 5. Take The A Train 6. Guajira Barranquillana 7. Angelica 8. Drume Negrita

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CAETANO VELOSO
Un Caballero De Fina Estampa: Gravado Ao Vivo En Rio De Janeiro - DVD
Universal
Originally released: 2003
Category: DVD; POP LATIN; BRAZIL
Original Price: 24.98
On Sale: 19.98


SONG TITLES:
1. O Samba E O Tango 2. Pecado 3. Lamento Botincano 4. Capullito De Aleli 5. Un Vestido Y Un Amor 6. Fina Estampa 7. Cucurrucucu Paloma 8. Vuelao Al Sur 9. Haiti 10. Ay, Amor 11. Cancao De Amor 12. Luna Rossa 13. Labios Que Beijei 14. Voce Esteve Com Meu Bem? 15. Chega De Saudade 16. O Leaozinho 17. O Pulsar 18. Recuerdo De Ypacarai 19. Itapua 20. Soy Loco Por Ti, America 21. Tonada De Luna Llena 22. Rumba Azul

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JOSÉ "PEPE" VERA
The Heart And Soul Of Sax
Universal/Pimienta
Originally released: 2003
Category: LATIN JAZZ; LATIN JAZZ; CUBA
Original Price: 17.98
On Sale: 14.38


SONG TITLES:
1. Besame Mucho (2:58) 2. Reloj (3:40) 3. Frenesi (3:35) 4. Como Imaginar (3:02) 5. Como Yo Te Ame (3:50) 6. Historia De Un Amor (3:45) 7. Contigo Aprendi (3:44) 8. Somos Novios (3:15) 9. Nosotros (3:43) 10. El Dia Que Me Quieras (4:41) 11. Psalmo 51 (5:16)

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MARISELA VERENA
Somos Los Que Andamos - Incluyes El Exito "Nosotros Los Cubanos"
Universal/Pimienta
Originally released: 2003
Category: TROVA/CANCION/JIBARO; NUEVA TROVA/CANCION; CUBA
EditorsPick: I guess Verena's given up the idea of being a cabinet minister in Fidel's government. Wow: she's got a set. One tune attacks the tyranny of Cuba. On another she pokes fun of Cuban arrogance (it takes a minute to realize she's being ironic). It's literate, enraged Nueva Trova, and Verena sings well, with a son band backing her up. Her topic is Cuba. Recommended. (Peter Watrous)
Original Price: 17.98
On Sale: 14.38


SONG TITLES:
1. Nosotros Los Cubanos (5:15) 2. Son Del Las Cuatro Decadas (5:28) 3. LIBRE Cancion Para Elian (6:37) 4. Sin Clave No Hay Son (4:01) 5. Memorandum Para Un Tirano (5:52) 6. Raices (4:21) 7. Madre Cuba Esta De Parto (6:45) 8. Mi Corazon Es Un Pueblo (5:10) 9. Naci En El Caribe (5:29) 10. El Cuento No Era Asi (2:14) 11. Somos Los Que Andamos (con Paquito D'Rivera) (8:32)

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MARIA VICTORIA
Así Soy Yo
Universal/Pimienta
Originally released: 2002
Category: SALSA/SON; SON, GUARACHA, GUAJIRA; CUBA
EditorsPick: With a powerful voice, a crackerjack band with a killer rhythm section, and exciting arrangements, Cuban vocalist Maria Victoria's new CD is a quite impressive debut. Think of Celina Gonzalez mixed with a bit of Jacqueline Castellanos and Haila Mompie...shake, don't stir. Now stand back, or you might get hurt. Although young, Ms. Victoria, daughter of El Gilguero de Cienfuego, sounds like a vivacious, seasoned sonera on this project -- her charisma comes through loud, clear, and very danceable. This is son-salsa at it's best. Highly Recommended. (BP)
Original Price: 17.98
On Sale: 14.38


SONG TITLES:
1. Esa Es Bárbara (3:46) 2. Imaginándote (4:48) 3. Cuando Acaba El Placer (4:52) 4. Popurrí Con Pe (6:05) 5. Yo Soy Tu Amiga (3:46) 6. Yo No Tengo La Culpa (3:56) 7. San Lazaro - Sixta Patría (2:53) 8. Hoy He Vuelto Amar (4:05) 9. Muerdete La Lengua (4:48) 10. A Mi Divino Señor (5:07)

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ELIO VILLAFRANCA
Incantations / Encantaciones
Universal/Pimienta
Originally released: 2003
Category: LATIN JAZZ; LATIN JAZZ
EditorsPick: Villafranca is a young Cuban pianist who's worked or played with Jane Bunnett, Johnny Pacheco, Terell Stafford and a long list of others. He's got good time, and on Incantations he moves from the sound of American Latin jazz of the 1950s to a more modern sound, infused with Santeria singing. The young Cuban drummer Dafnis Prieto is on the album, as is the great jazz guitarist Pat Martino. Pedro Martinez plays batá drums and sings on one track, and Jane Bunnett and Terell Stafford make up the front line of horns. Carlos Henriquez is on bass; this is part of the next generation of Latin jazz musicians, a group of musicians that will be influencing jazz and Latin music in the future. Recommended. (Peter Watrous)
Original Price: 17.98
On Sale: 14.38


SONG TITLES:
1. Oguere's Cha 2. El Hombre 3. Encantaciones Cubanas 4. Assumption 5. Negrita Prende La Vela 6. Cacique 7. You Spoke Too Soon 8. Something Nice To Say About You 9. Orishaoko 10. It's Not That Serious

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WILLIE VILLEGAS Y ENTRE AMIGOS
Dancer's Paradise (Digitally Remastered)
Universal/Callejero/Tropical Budda
Reissued: 2007
Category: SALSA/SON; SALSA
EditorsPick: Dance mania, New York style. Pure unadulterated dance floor grace, a bit gritty with a pile of swing. The disappearing sound of New York Latin club music, hard, swinging salsa with a two-trombone horn section. The album starts out with two Cuban tunes, "Castellano" and "Mayari" and doesn't stop, with Alfredo "Male" Torres singing over the horn section. The music moves from utter cool to intense; Yomo Toro plays on a couple of tunes. Recommended (Peter Watrous)
Original Price: 15.98
On Sale: 12.78


SONG TITLES:
1. Castellano (5:14) 2. Mayari (6:18) 3. Moliendo Cafe (7:04) 4. Dame Una Tacita De Cafe (6:36) 5. Ariñañara (6:06) 6. Dancer's Paradise (7:32) 7. Que Sera Mi China (9:06) 8. I Wish You Love (4:16) 9. Bajo La Sombras De Un Pino (6:36) 10. Amadou (4:00)

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JOSÉ MARÍA VITIER
Misa Cubana: A La Virgen De La Caridad Del Cobre: With Silvio Rodriguez And Amaury Perez
Universal (original import)
Originally released: 1998
Category: SPECIAL INTEREST; Christian Mass; CUBA
Original Price: 17.98
On Sale: 14.38


SONG TITLES:
1. Déjame Tomar Asiento (3:32) 2. Kyrie Eleison (6:07) 3. Gloria (3:31) 4. Laudamus Te (3:04) 5. Quoniam (2:48) 6. Misteriosa Transparencia (3:09) 7. Sanctus (5:29) 8. Agnus Dei (4:07) 9. Hosanna (3:41) 10. Salve Regina (6:01) 11. Plegaria A La Virgen Del Cobre (4:09)

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VOCAL SAMPLING
Cambio De Tiempo
Ciocan / Decca/Universal (original import)
Originally released: 2002
Category: SALSA/SON; SON, GUARACHA, GUAJIRA; CUBA
EditorsPick: The a-capella kings return. This is a beautiful project, and they once again magically create a full band sound with the exclusive use of their voices. The result can be quite amazing. Guest vocalist Pio Leyva on the cut "Pio Mentiroso." (BP)
Original Price: 17.98
On Sale: 14.38


SONG TITLES:
1. Un Son Pa' Cantar (3:39) 2. Que Soledad (3:26) 3. Ay! Venezuela (2:59) 4. El Cuarto De Tula (4:43) 5. Escaramujo (5:04) 6. Pirim Pin Pin (3:37) 7. Mi Guantanamera (5:30) 8. Ten Paciencia (4:22) 9. Canta La Percusion (2:55) 10. Melodia De La Impaciencia (44:7 ) 11. Pie Mentiroso (5:33) 12. Cambio De Tiempo (4:19) 13. Por Santiago (3:32) 14. Asi Hablaba Zarathustra (Intro.) (1:48)

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WISIN & YANDEL
La Pelicula - DVD
Universal/Machete/Fresh
Originally released: 2007
Category: DVD; FILM
EditorsPick: Conoce la vida de Wisin y Yandel, sus comienzos en la música y como llegaron hasta el éxito que hoy los arropa. [from the cover] Approx. 55 minutes. ()
Original Price: 18.98
On Sale: 15.18



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WISIN & YANDEL
Pa'l Mundo
Universal/Machete
Originally released: 2005
Category: POP/OTHER; REGGAETON
EditorsPick: Produced by Luny Tunes, and featuring a pile of guest artists, including Ja Rule, the album moves between Latin rap and reggaeton. Daddy Yankee shows up on a tune, Paleta with what?!!, a female coro that goes like this "Paleta, dame paletaŠ" Who would have imagined? Anyway, it's reggaeton at it's hottest, the music of our time, street tested, good for the birthday parties of 13 year old girls. Dance fool, dance. Highly Recommended. (Peter Watrous)
Original Price: 16.98
On Sale: 13.58


SONG TITLES:
1. Dale - Intro Feat. Mr. Phillip 2. Manigueta 3. Llame Pa' Verte (Bailando Sexy) 4. Paleta Feat. Daddy Yankee 5. Solo Una Noche 6. Mayor Que Yo Parte 2 7. La Barria Feat. Hector "El Father" 8. Calle Callejero 9. Sin El 10. Rakata 11. Sensacion Feat. Tonny Dize 12. Tabla 13. Noche De Sexo Feat. Aventura 14. Mirala Bien 15. La Compania 16. Lento 17. Titere 18. Yo Quiero 19. Fuera De Base 20. Rakata Feat. Ja Rule (Remix) 21. Rakata Feat. Tea Time (Hip Hop Remix) 22. Llame Pa' Verte (Bailando Sexy) Instrumental

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WISIN & YANDEL
Wisin & Yandel DVD Music Video Collection
Fresh/Machete/Universal
Originally released: 2007
Category: DVD; REGGAETON
EditorsPick: No te puedes perdér esta compilación de videos musicalkes que marca la trayectoria del dúo mas exitoso del género de reggaetón, Wisin y Yandel. A través de cada uno de estos videos podrás ver la evolución tanto de estos artistas, como del genero del reggaetón. (from the liners) (DR)
Original Price: 19.98
On Sale: 15.98


SONG TITLES:
1. No Fear (1:03) 2. Boricuas NY (1:04) 3. La Mujeres De Moda (1:12) 4. Girlas (3:07) 5. En Busca De Ti (2:37) 6. Reggae Rockeao / Piden Perreo Feat. Alexis Y Fido (3:59) 7. Ya Yo Me Canse / Say Ho (4:26) 8. Te Suelto El Pelo - Video Version - Feat. Alexis Y Fido (3:58) 9. Dembow / Vaquera (4:33) 10. Guáyale El Mahón / Esta Noche Hay Pelea (4:00) 11. Eso Perra (1:47) 12. Rakata (3:00) 13. La Gitana (2:33) 14. Llame Pa Verte (3:23)

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YORUBA ANDABO
El Callejón De Los Rumberos
Universal/Pimienta (original import)
Reissued: 2003
Category: FOLKLORIC; RUMBA and/or SANTERIA/LUCUMI; CUBA
EditorsPick: One of our most sought-after Cuban rumba releases is finally back in stock after a two year disappearance. There is very little available from Yoruba Andabo, and this title has been especially difficult to find. Highly recommended. (BP)
Original Price: 17.98
On Sale: 14.38


SONG TITLES:
1. Soy Todo (Poema) 2. El Callejón De Los Rumberos (Rumba) 3. Perdón (Rumba) 4. Enyensión Enkama (Abakuá) 5. Columbia Andilanga (Columbia) 6. Y Ya Se Formó El Rumbón (Rumba) 7. El Breve Espacio (Rumba) 8. Maria Belén (Yambú) 9. Tawiri (Rumba) 10. Protesta Carabali (Guaguancó) 11. Cantar Bueno (Rumba) 12. Maria Rafaela (Columbia) 13. Chano En Belen (Rumba)

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YORUBA ANDABO
Rumba En La Habana Con Yoruba Andabo - CD
Universal/Pimienta
Originally released: 2005
Category: FOLKLORIC; RUMBA and/or SANTERIA/LUCUMI; CUBA
EditorsPick: One of the great Cuban rumba groups, tragically under recorded, comes with a new work that opens with, gulp, a piece that's helped out by synthesizer. Thankfully the synthesist went out for a drink for much of the rest of the hour plus recording. And the results are special, fine coros, fine lead singing, and percussion that in its precision is one of the wonders of the 21st century. And there's a woman lead singer; the group does a long suite to the Yoruban gods, along with a Congo piece, and a conga, and a guaguancó with a high-speed rap, which is as far as I know the first recording of a rumba group with a rapper. There's also a flamenco piece. Phew. Highly recommended. (Peter Watrous)
Original Price: 16.98
On Sale: 13.58


SONG TITLES:
1. Canto A Los Muertos (3:00) 2. Congo (7:39) 3. Yoruba (Eleggúa, Oggún, Ochún, Yemayá, Oyá, Changó, Babalú Ayé, Obbatalá) (33:54) 4. Pintor (Participa Reinier Mariño Y Su Grupo Guaguancó-flamenco) (8:13) 5. Rap (Rumba Rap) (5:21) 6. Conga (8:05)

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YORUBA ANDABO
Rumba En La Habana Con Yoruba Andabo - DVD
Universal/Pimienta
Originally released: 2005
Category: FOLKLORIC; RUMBA and/or SANTERIA/LUCUMI; CUBA
EditorsPick: Alternating between live performance and representational vignettes of the orishas, this DVD is a good visual document of both rumba and santeria dance and percussion. Featuring performances of Guaguancó, Yambú, Abakuá, Columbia, as well as a 33 minute segment of religious material (Eleggúa, Oggún, Ochún, Yemayá, Oyá, Changó, Babalú Ayé, Obbatalá). There's also Guaguancó-flamenco, a rumba-rap and a conga. In depth liner notes describing the orishas and more. 103 minutes in total! Recommended. (BP)
Original Price: 24.98
On Sale: 19.98


SONG TITLES:
1. Canto A Los Muertos (3:00) 2. Congo (8:02) 3. Yoruba (Eleggúa, Oggún, Ochún, Yemayá, Oyá, Changó, Babalú Ayé, Obbatalá) (33:54) 4. El Callejón De Los Rumberos (Guaguancó) (4:43) 5. Perdón (Guaguancó) (5:59) 6. Espacio (Guaguancó) (5:51) 7. Maria Belén (Yambú) (3:48) 8. Protesta Carabalí (Abakuá) (8:14) 9. Maria Rafaela (Columbia) (5:32) 10. Conga (8:02) 11. Pintor (Guaguancó-flamenco) (8:12) 12. Rap (Rumba Rap) (6:32)

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VARIOUS ARTISTS
A Very Special Latin Christmas: Noche De Paz DVD
Universal/Hip-O
Originally released: 2006
Category: DVD; PERFORMANCE
EditorsPick: Christmas celebration performance benefiting the Special Olympics. Features the Kumbia Kings, Rubén Blades, Conjunto Atardecer, Victor Manuelle, Jose Feliciano, Don Omar, Los Horóscopos de Durango, Luis Fonsi, Los Tuscanes de Tijuana, and Enrique Iglesias. (BP)
Original Price: 19.98
On Sale: 15.98


SONG TITLES:
1. Na Na Na (Dulce Niña) - AB Quintanilla Y Los Kumbia Kings 2. Cascabel - Rubén Blades 3. El Peor De Mis Fracasos - Conjunto Atardecer 4. Arre Borriquito - Conjunto Atardecer 5. La Vida Es Un Carnaval - Victor Manuelle 6. Medley Navideño (Llego La Navidad, La Murga, La Fiesta De Pilito) - Victor Manuelle 7. Échame A Mi La Culpa - José Feliciano (con El Maricahi Sol De Mexico) 8. Feliz Navidad - José Feliciano 9. Dile - Don Omar 10. El Tamborilero - Don Omar 11. Ante Muerta Que Silencio - Los Horóscopos De Durango 12. Los Peces En El Rio - Los Horóscopos De Durango 13. Estor Perdido - Luis Fonsi 14. Blanca Navidad - Luis Fonsi 15. Como La Vez - Los Tuscanes De Tijuana 16. Ritmo Navideño - Los Tuscanes De Tijuana 17. Nunca Te Olvidaré - Enrique Iglesias 18. Bailamos - Enrique Iglesias 19. Niche De Paz - All Of The Singers

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VARIOUS ARTISTS
Bailando At The Palladium, Vol. 1
Universal/Protel
Originally released: 2007
Category: DANCE TRADITIONS; MAMBO, CHA CHA CHA
EditorsPick: More stellar Tico dance tracks with Machito, Tito Rodriguez, Arsenio Rodriguez, Joe Cuba, La Playa Sextette, Johnny Pacheco, Kako and many others. Recommended. (BP)
Original Price: 13.98
On Sale: 11.18


SONG TITLES:
1. Cha Cha And Guaguancó - Machito 2. La Ley Del Guaguancó - Tito Rodriguez 3. Meta Y Guaguancó - Arsenio Rodriguez 4. Tremendo Guaguancó - Celia Cruz 5. Guaguancó En Tropicana - La Playa Sextet 6. Guaguancó De Los Barrios - Joe Cuba 7. Consejo Al Vivi Bien (Guaguancó) - Mongo Santamaria 8. Guaguancó Bembe - La Lupe 9. La Esencia Del Guaguancó - Johnny Pacheco 10. Guaguancó Bonito - Ray Barretto 11. Guaguancó Soberano - Kako/Azuquita 12. Suna El Guaguancó - Chacon Y Su Orchesta

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Big Habana Smoke
Universal/Pimienta
Originally released: 2004
Category: SALSA/SON; SON, GUARACHA, GUAJIRA; CUBA
Original Price: 16.98
On Sale: 13.58


SONG TITLES:
1. Centro San Agustin - Cachao (5:33) 2. Nueva Guajira - Ruben Gonzalez (4:04) 3. Blues Guaguanco - Bobby Carcasses (4:50) 4. La Flauta Magica - Los Amigos (4:30) 5. I Only Have Eyes For You - Eduardo Proveyer (2:47) 6. Cha Barroco - Habana All Stars (4:40) 7. Intento - Habana Sax (4:36) 8. Lembra De Min - Jorge Chicoy (6:13) 9. Siempre Te Vas En - La 440 (3:22) 10. Hecho Esta Hecho - Voal LT (3:15)

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Bridge To Havana - Audio CD
Universal/Pyramid
Originally released: 2004
Category: POP/OTHER; POP LATIN; CUBA
Original Price: 17.98
On Sale: 14.38


In March 1999 over 100 musicians and staff traveled from the United States to Havana, Cuba for six days to write and perform music with contemporary Cuban artists. They shared the skills and transcended their linguistic and cultural differences. The synergy of the diverse talents made an extraordinary and exciting new genre of music blending jazz, salsa, R&B, Son, Rock and Pop. Anglo-Cubano!
SONG TITLES:
1. Feelin' Good - Gladys Knight/Edesio Alejandro 2. Everybody's Wathcing Us - Montell Jordan/Geraldo Alfonso/Luis De La Cruz/Alejandro Frometa 3. Hey Hey - Peter Frampton/Alberto Tosca 4. Walking On Sunshine - Montell Jordan/Carlos Alfonso/James Slater/Rick Cowling 5. Not So Close Not So Far - Beth Neilsen Chapman/Carlos Varela/Santiago Feliu 6. Unlonely - Montell Jordan/Carlos Alfonso 7. Que Importa - N'Dea Davenport/Rene Banos/Dave Koz/Ernan Lopez-Nussa 8. La Brisa Azul - Bonnie Raitt/Pablo Menendez/Rey Guerra 9. Keeps Me Hangin' On - Evan & Jaron/Bellita Esposito/Giraldo Piloto 10. Just To Be Alone With You - Joan Osborne/Manoltio Simonet/Horatio "El Negro" Hernandez/Jose Maria Vitier 11. Volvere - Ruth Merry/Esteban Puebla/Harold Payne 12. One World - Mick Fleetwood/Todd Smallwood/Augusto Enriquez/Paddy Moloney

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Bridge To Havana - DVD
Universal/Pyramid
Originally released: 2004
Category: DVD; PERFORMANCE; CUBA
Original Price: 24.98
On Sale: 19.98


In March 1999 over 100 musicians and staff traveled from the United States to Havana, Cuba for six days to write and perform music with contemporary Cuban artists. They shared the skills and transcended their linguistic and cultural differences. The synergy of the diverse talents made an extraordinary and exciting new genre of music blending jazz, salsa, R&B, Son, Rock and Pop. Anglo-Cubano! 57 minutes plus interviews and bonus track.
SONG TITLES:
1. Not So Close, Not So Far - Beth Nielsen Chapman/Carlos Varela/Santiago Feliu 2. One World - Mick Fleetwood/Todd Smallwood/Paddy Moloney/Jimmy Buffett/Augusto Enriquez 3. Que Importa - N'Dea Davenport/Rene Baños/ernan Lopez-Nussa/D. Koz/N. Davenport 4. Unlonely - Montell Jordan/Carlos Alfonso/James Slater 5. Feelin' Good - Gladys Knight/Edesio Alejandro/Debbie Bellamy Reyes/Walfredo Reyes Sr./Orlando Cachaito Lopez/Al Claiborne 6. Just To Be Alone With You - Joan Osborne/Manolito Simonet/Horacio "El Negro" Hernandez/Jose Maria Vitier 7. Hey Hey - Peter Frampton/Alberto Tosca 8. Walking On Sunshine - Montell Jordan/James Slater/Carl;os Alfonso/Equis Alfonso 9. Esto Es Pa Gozar - Brenda Russell/Lucia Huergo/Andy Summers/Jose Luis Cortes 10. Volvere - Ruth Merry/Harold Payne/Esteban Puebla/Sintesis

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Cafecito Cubano - The Robust Sound Of Cuba
Universal/Empire
Originally released: 2006
Category: SALSA/SON; SON, GUARACHA, GUAJIRA
EditorsPick: Excellent compilation of Cuban material featuring work by Manteca, Marisela Verena, Orquesta Sublime, Conjunto Century, Nelson Padron, Luis Santí and others. Recommended. (BP)
Original Price: 14.98
On Sale: 11.98


SONG TITLES:
1. Cambia El Paso - Nelson Padron 2. Guantanamera - Evaristo Quintanales 3. La Macorina - Marisela Verena 4. Son Montuno - Manteca 5. Summertime - Enrique Herrera 6. Sensacion Hay Solo Una - Orquesta Sensacion 7. Venus - Ana Margarita Martinez Casado 8. El Divertido - Orquesta Sublime 9. Yo No Bailo Con Lola - Willy Chirino 10. Me Voy Pa' Brasil - Ana Margarita Martinez Casado 11. Silver Star - Pepe Delgado Orquesta 12. Guaracha Y Can - Conjunto Century 13. Asi - Doris De La Torre 14. He Perdido Una Perla - Los Caminantes 15. The Lady Is A Tramp - Nelson Padron 16. El De La Rumba Soy Yo - Luis Santi 17. Bacunayagua - Orquesta Suprema 18. Abacua - Manteca

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Caja Cubana - 3 CD Box Set
Universal/Empire
Originally released: 2005
Category: SALSA/SON; SON, GUARACHA, GUAJIRA; CUBA
EditorsPick: Nice 3-CD box set compilation of vintage Cuban material, much of it by lesser known vocalists. The three disks are split into three headings "Salsa Cubana," "Las Divas Cubanas," and "Cuban Lounge." Some of the more popular featured artists are Bola De Nieve, Los Rufinos, Gina Martin, Armando Orefiche, Puntillita, Maria Teresa Vera, Zoraida Marrero, Hector Quintero, Enrigue Hernandez, and Ana Margarita Casado. Recommended. (BP)
Original Price: 24.98
On Sale: 19.98


SONG TITLES:
1. Imagenes - Doris De La Torre 2. Ausencia - Bola De Nieve 3. Veinte Años - Maria Teresa Vera 4. Pensando En Ti - Los Rufinos 5. El Bombin De Barreto - Los Rufinos 6. La Ultima Noche - Los Camperos 7. Guantanamera - Evaristo Quintaneles 8. No Bailo Con Lola - Willy Chirino 9. A Santa Barbara (Que Viva Chango) - Gina Martin 10. Bacunayagua - Orq. Suprema 11. Que Linda Es Mi Habana - Veila Martinez 12. Ya Ves Asi Pienso Yo - Bobby Jimenez 13. Jugando Jugando - Zoraida Marrero 14. Cubano Soy - Armando Orefiche 15. Importancias - Orquesta Sublime 16. Fui Cupable - Puntillita 17. Veinte Años - Maria Teresa Vera 18. La Bella Cubana - Martha Perez 19. Verdad - Marion Inclan 20. Que Linda Es Mi Habana - Velia Martinez 21. Las Cuatro Estaciones - Julie Rufino 22. Una Noche De Amor En La Habana - Ana Margarita Martinez Casado 23. A Santa Barbara - (Que Viva Chango) - Gina Martin 24. El Tamalero - Zoraida Marrero 25. La Macorina - Marisela Verena...plus 26 More Tunes!!!

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Cha-Cha-Cha At The Palladium, Vol. 1
Universal/Protel
Originally released: 2007
Category: DANCE TRADITIONS; MAMBO, CHA CHA CHA
EditorsPick: More great vintage stuff from the Tico label. If cha-cha-chá is your bag, this compilation is made for you. With material from Johnny Pacheco, Titp Puente, Pete Terrace, Joe Cuba, Típica '73, Charlie Palmieri, Machito and others. Recommended. (BP)
Original Price: 14.98
On Sale: 11.98


SONG TITLES:
1. Cachita - Johnny Pacheco 2. Cogéle Bien El Compas - Jose Fajardo 3. Rico Vacilón - Tito Puente 4. Deuda - Ray Barretto 5. Continental Cha Cha Cha (Domitila) - Roseando Ruiz Jr. 7 His Havana Rio Orch. 6. Poor People Of Paris - Pete Terrace 7. Stormy Weather - Joe Cuba 8. Canallón - Alfredito Valdez 9. La Basura - Machito 10. Figaro Figaro - Tito Rodriguez 11. El Niño Andreu - Charlie Palmieri 12. Pare Cochero - Tipica 73

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Charanga At The Palladium, Vol. 1
Universal/Protel
Originally released: 2007
Category: DANCE TRADITIONS; CHARANGA
EditorsPick: From the vaults of Tico records comes this fine compilation featuring Johnny Pacheco's "Charangas," Pupi Legarreta's "Dejala Que Siga," Tipica 73's "Busco Una Chiquita," and Fajardo's "Por La Maceta." Recommended. (BP)
Original Price: 13.98
On Sale: 11.18


SONG TITLES:
1. Charangas - Johnny Pacheco 2. Dame Un Besito - Jose Fajardo 3. La Charanga - Tito Puente 4. Moliendo Café - Fajardo, Palmieri Y Pacheco 5. Dejala Que Siga - Pupi Legarreta 6. Seis Lindas Cubanas - Orquesta Novel 7. Kindimbia - Mongo Santamaria & Justo Betancourt 8. Busco Una Chiquita - Tipica '73 9. El Baile Nuevo - Charlie Palmieri 10. El Guiro De Macorina - Tito Puente 11. Por La Maceta - Jose Fajardo 12. Quiero Ser - Johnny Pacheco

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Cocinando Salsa
Univision/La Calle/Universal
Originally released: 2007
Category: SALSA/SON; SALSA
EditorsPick: Very solid salsa compilation with Frankie Negón, Tito Nieves, Ismael Miranda, Andy Montañez, Marlon Feat. India and others. Recommended. (BP)
Original Price: 15.98
On Sale: 12.78


SONG TITLES:
1. No Vuelvo Contigo - Frankie Negron (4:20) 2. Si No Te Ubieras Ido - Tito Nieves (4:59) 3. Usted Abusó (Salsa) - Marlon Feat. India (3:57) 4. Todavia Duele - Ismael Miranda (3:36) 5. Solo Tu Y Yo (Salsa Version) - LimiT 21 (3:51) 6. Todavia No Se Ha Escrito - Tito Nieves (4:15) 7. Sacude La Mata - Andy Montañez (5:24) 8. Si Nos Volveramos A Ver (Salsa Version) - Ciclon (4:07) 9. Desilusioname (Salsa Version) - Olga Tañon (4:00) 10. Tu Amor No Es Garantia (Salsa Version) - Anais (3:46)

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Cuba's Salsa Kings
Universal/Pimienta
Originally released: 2006
Category: SALSA/SON; SALSA CUBANA; CUBA
EditorsPick: Here's a fine Cuban salsa compilation that features work by Los Van Van , Yumurí, Adalberto Alvarez, Charanga Habanera, Issac Delgado, Paulo FG, Eli Reve, Gardi, and Pachito Alonso. Excellent selections, too. Recommended. (BP)
Original Price: 14.98
On Sale: 11.98


SONG TITLES:
1. Ya Empezo La Fiesta - Los Van Van 2. Mi Salsa Tiene Candela - Yumuri 3. Mi Linda Habanera - Adalberto Alvarez 4. La Habana Me Queda Chiquita - Pachito Alonso 5. Nube Pasajera - Charanga Habanera 6. Bailen Otra Vez - Yumuri 7. Corazon, Corazon - Issac Delgado 8. Y Que Tu Quieres Que Te Den - Adalbeerto Alvarez 9. En Materia De Amor - Paula FG 10. Se Sigue Comentando - Elio Reve 11. Esto Te Pone La Cabeza Mala - Los Van Van 12. Si No Fuera Por Ti - Gardi

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Cuba...A Músical Journey - DVD
Universal/Pimienta
Originally released: 2004
Category: DVD; SON, GUARACHA, GUAJIRA; CUBA
EditorsPick: Featuring Orquesta Barreto, Orquesta Armando Orefiche, Pancho Cataneo Y Los Cubaztecas and Orquesta Tropical. (BP)
Original Price: 24.98
On Sale: 19.98


A beautiful musical and visual journey of Cuba, it's music, vistas and customs of the island. This is a great DVD both for Cubans who remember the island, as well as anyone intrigued by Cuba, which has rarely been accessible to the US market in 40 years.
SONG TITLES:
1. Son Retozon - Orquesta Barreto (2:48) 2. Que Mire - Orquesta Barreto (3:07) 3. Si Tevas - Orquesta Barreto (2:32) 4. Que Problema - Orquesta Barreto (2:45) 5. Son Candela - Orquesta Barreto (2:38) 6. Que Feliz - Orquesta Barreto (3:08) 7. Aquellos Ojos Verdes (Green Eyes) - Orquesta Armando Orefiche (2:04) 8. Quiereme Mucho - Orquesta Armando Orefiche (2:18) 9. Salsa Mania - Orquesta Tropical (3:02) 10. Amor Con Salsa - Orquesta Tropical (2:55) 11. Tremendo Cha Cha Cha - Los Cubaztecas (2:40) 12. Vikingo Cha Cha Cha - Pancho Cataneo Y Los Cubaztecas (2:03) 13. La Negra Quirina - Orquesta Armando Orefiche (1:52) 14. Cha Cha La Negra - Orquesta Armando Orefiche (2:06) 15. Primer Beso - Orquesta Armando Orefiche (2:02) 16. Marta - Orquesta Armando Orefiche (2:36) 17. Tres Besitos - Los Cubaztecas (2:28)

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Dance Hits Salsa, Vol. 1
Protel/Universal
Originally released: 2006
Category: SALSA/SON; SALSA
EditorsPick: Here's a terrific classic salsa compilation of mostly Fania related material. Some featured titles are: Azucar - Fania All Stares & Celia Cruz, Viva Caracas - Orquesta Harlow, Virgen De Regla - Tito Puente, La Fama - Hector Lavoe, A La Hora Que Me Llamen Voy - Jose Alberto "El Canario", and Dejame Soñar - Lebron Brothers. Recommended. (BP)
Original Price: 14.98
On Sale: 11.98


SONG TITLES:
1. Azucar - Fania All Stares & Celia Cruz 2. Barin Barin - Celia Cruz & Johnny Pacheco 3. Viva Caracas - Orquesta Harlow 4. Te Vas De Mi - Sonora Ponceña 5. Indiferencia - Ray Barretto 6. Virgen De Regla - Tito Puente 7. Buena Suerte - Tommy Olivencia 8. Cartas Marcadas - Willie Colon & Ismael Miranda 9. La Fama - Hector Lavoe 10. Isla Primorosa - Tito Allen 11. A La Hora Que Me Llamen Voy - Jose Alberto "El Canario" 12. Dejame Soñar - Lebron Brothers 13. Psicologo Loco - Jimmy Sabater

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Dance Hits Salsa, Vol. 2
Protel/Universal
Originally released: 2006
Category: SALSA/SON; SALSA
EditorsPick: Here's a terrific classic salsa compilation of mostly Fania related material. Some feature titles are: Apaga La Luz - Celia Cruz, Fue Varon - Willie Colón & Ruben Blades, El Cuarto - Eddie Palmieri, Soy Vagabundo - Hector Lavoe, and Melao De Cana - Pedro Conga Y Su Orquesta Internacional. Recommended. (BP)
Original Price: 14.98
On Sale: 11.98


SONG TITLES:
1. Apaga La Luz - Celia Cruz 2. Majestad Antillana - Tipica 73 3. Fue Varon - Willie Colón & Ruben Blades 4. La Resbalosa - Ray Barretto 5. Amor En La Arena - Johnny Pacheco & Pete "El Conde" Rodriguez 6. El Cuarto - Eddie Palmieri 7. Moreno Soy - Sonora Ponceña 8. La Generacion Del 80 - Tito Puente 9. No Le Cambien La Estrella - Ismael Miranda 10. Soy Vagabundo - Hector Lavoe 11. Gustos Que Merecen Palos - Tito Nieves 12. Que Si Cantaban Bien - Cheo Feliciano 13. Cantandole Al Amor - Mongo Santamaria Y Justo Betancourt 14. Melao De Cana - Pedro Conga Y Su Orquesta Internacional

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Dance Hits Salsa, Vol. 3
Protel/Universal
Originally released: 2006
Category: SALSA/SON; SALSA
EditorsPick: Here's a terrific classic salsa compilation of mostly Fania related material. Some featured titles are: Ojos - Willie Colon & Ruben Blades, Isla Del Encanto - Fania All Stars, La Humanidad - Sociedad 76, and No Hay Amigo - Orquesta Harlow. Recommended. (BP)
Original Price: 14.98
On Sale: 11.98


SONG TITLES:
1. Ojos - Willie Colon & Ruben Blades 2. No Me Touche Pas - Tito Puente & Azuquita 3. Ahora Es El Tiempo - Louie Ramirez 4. Isla Del Encanto - Fania All Stars 5. Yo No Soy Juguete - Ismael Miranda 6. Avisale A Mi Contrario - Roberto Roena 7. De Que Tamaño Es Tu Amor - Hector Lavoe 8. Algun Dia - Tito Allen 9. La Humanidad - Sociedad 76 10. Nango - Orchesta Bronco 11. Amor Por Caridad - Sociedad 76 12. No Vale La Pena - Sonora Ponceña 13. No Hay Amigo - Orquesta Harlow

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Dance Hits Salsa, Vol. 4
Protel/Universal
Originally released: 2006
Category: SALSA/SON; SALSA
EditorsPick: Here's a terrific classic salsa compilation of mostly Fania related material. Also with tracks by Oscar D'Leon, Michael Stuart and Jose Alberto "El Canario." Sone featured titles are: Que Te Vaya Bien - Fania All Stars & Pete "El Conde" Rodriguez, Americano Latino - Willie Colón & Ismael Miranda, Amor Soñado - Hector Lavoe, Lindo Yambu - Cheo Feliciano, and Hasta Cuando - Michael Stuart. Recommended. (BP)
Original Price: 14.98
On Sale: 11.98


SONG TITLES:
1. Que Te Vaya Bien - Fania All Stars & Pete "El Conde" Rodriguez 2. 42nd St. Mambo - Tommy Olivencia 3. Fuego En El 23 - Sonora Ponceña 4. Las Parabolas - Louie Ramirez 5. Americano Latino - Willie Colón & Ismael Miranda 6. Celoso - Julio Castro & Orquesta Masacre 7. Lamento De Concepcion - Roberto Roena 8. Amor Soñado - Hector Lavoe 9. Sin Negro No Hay Guguanco - Lebron Brothers 10. Tributo Al Bravo - Jose Alberto "El Canario" 11. No Hay Mujer Mala - Oscar D'Leon 12. Lindo Yambu - Cheo Feliciano 13. Hasta Cuando - Michael Stuart

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Esencia Cubana - La Primera Ola
Universal/Fonosound
Originally released: 2006
Category: SALSA/SON; SON, GUARACHA, GUAJIRA; CUBA
EditorsPick: Compilaton featuring Willy Chirino, Marisela Varena, Cachao, Carlos Olivo, Frankie Marcos & Clouds w/ Israel Kantor, Bebo Valdés, Hansel and others. (BP)
Original Price: 14.98
On Sale: 11.98


SONG TITLES:
1. Trilogia Del Hombre Frustrado (Trepando Paredes/El Duelo/Las Hormonas) - Willy Chirino 2. Que Ha Pasado Con La Habana - Frankie Marcos & Clouds 3. Nosotros Los Cubanos - Marisela Verena 4. Pelotero A La Bola - Carlos Oliva & Los Sobrinos Del Juez 5. Montuno - Frankie Marcos & Clouds 6. Caballo Viejo - Roberto Torres 7. Los Balseros - Hansel 8. Amor A Primera Vista - Frankie Marcos & Clouds w/ Israel Kantor 9. Tu Eres Mejor - Willy Chirino 10. Con Mi Corazón Te Espero - Roberto Ledesma 11. Pan Con Timba - Bebo Valdés 12. Madre Cuba Está De Parto - Marisela Verena 13. Cachao Y Federico - Israel Lopez "Cachao" 14. Qué Ha Pasado Con La Habana - Frankie Marcos & Clouds w/ Arturo Sandoval

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Fania: Soneros De Siempre Vol. 2
Universal/Vene Music
Originally released: 2006
Category: SALSA/SON; SALSA: CLASSIC 1960s or 1970s NEW YORK
EditorsPick: Excellent compilation of classic Fania tracks featuring the cream of their stable of singers: Ruben Blades, Héctor Lavoe, Celia Cruz, Pete "El Conde" Rodriguez, Ismael Miranda, Isamel Rivera, La Lupe and others. Some of the featured tracks are "Plástico ," "Vamanos Pa'l Monte," "Catalina La O," "Indestructible" and more. (BP)
Original Price: 14.98
On Sale: 11.98


SONG TITLES:
1. Plastico - Ruben Blades 2. Rompe Saraguey - Hector Lavoe 3. Lo Tuyo Es Mental - Celia Cruz 4. Las Muchachas - Johnny Pacheco 5. Para Los Rumberos - Tito Puente 6. El Gran Varon - Willie Colon 7. Puro Teatro - La Lupe 8. Vamonos Pa'l Monte - Eddie Palmieri 9. Catalina La O - Pete "Conde" Rodriguez 10. Indestructible - Ray Barretto 11. Cipriano Armenteros - Ismael Miranda 12. Dueña De Mi Inspiracion - Ismael Rivera

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Gladiadores De La Salsa - Trueno
Universal Colombia (original import)
Originally released: 2005
Category: SALSA/SON; SALSA
EditorsPick: This disc is part of a 17-CD series that is, quite possibly, the most killer single collection of salsa ever compiled. This series is the ultimate salsa collection - the connoisseur's compilation of choice. Packed within the 17 CDs are all-time salsa legends like Lalo Rodriguez, Frankie Ruiz, Richie Ray & Bobby Cruz, Ismael Miranda, Andy Montañez, Oscar D'Leon, Paquito Guzman, India, Willie Rosario, Guayacan, Celia Cruz, Tito Puente, Angel Canales, Marc Anthony, Ray De La Paz, Nacho Sanabira, Domingo Quiñones, Tito Nieves, Jose Alberto "El Canario," Wayne Gorbea, Eddie Palmieri, David Pabón, Henry Fiol, Marvin Santiago and many, many others. Check the song list to see who appears on this particular disc. The discs are sold separately, or may be purchased as an entire package of seventeen at a discount. Click HERE to check out the complete 17 CD Package Set. The *perfect* party set. Highly Recommended. (BP)
Original Price: 14.98
On Sale: 11.98


SONG TITLES:
1. Sonido Bestial - Richie Ray & Bobby Cruz 2. Como Esta Miguel - Tito Puente 3. Solo Se Que Tiene Nombre De Mujer - Angel Canales 4. Me Voy Pa' Cali - Oscar D'Leon 5. Cada Dia Que Pasa - Guayacan Orquesta 6. Y Hubo Alguien - Marc Anthony 7. Y Es Que Llegaste Tu - Paquito Guzman 8. Salsa Y Control - Orquesta De La Luz 9. Una Emisora En El Cielo - Andy Montañez 10. Maria Luisa - Ismael Miranda 11. Medley Cheo Feliciano: Bailando Plena, Karaka Tis-ki, Alo Quien Nama 12. Mi Libertad - Frankie Ruiz 13. Si Tuviera Tus Ojos - Edgar Joel 14. No Quiero No Puedo - Lalo Rodriguez 15. Lobo Domesticado - Tommy Olivencia (Canta: Hector Tricoche)

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La Calle: The Best In Spanish Hip-Hop
Universal
Originally released: 2003
Category: DVD; HIP HOP
Original Price: 24.98
On Sale: 19.98


SONG TITLES:
1. Pana Pana - Don Dinero Feat. D'mingo (3:28) 2. Boricua De Cora- Portorock Blades (3:32) 3. Desahogo Del Alma - Don Dinero Feat D'mingo (4:32) 4. Quiero Un Amami - Julio Acosta (3:51) 5. Yo No Se - Don Dinero (4:23) 6. Represent - Orishas (3:49)

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La Collection Cubana: 3-CD Box Set
Empire/Universal
Originally released: 2006
Category: DANCE TRADITIONS; TROPICAL DANCE: VARIOUS; CUBA
EditorsPick: Well done 3-CD box set. Each disc is specialized: Disc 1 - Los Crooners Cubanos, Disc 2 - La Divas Cubanas, Disc 3 - Los Trios Cubanos. It's a good compilation of popular singers from Cuba in the '50s and '60s. The recordings here, part of over 1,500 masters produced by Manuel Mato for the Cuban Sonotone label, are a tip of the iceberg. Boleros, charangas, guajira, tango, danzón and other popular styles are represented on the three CDs here CD. Some of the more well-knowns names featured are Puntillita, Los Rufinos, Tri Taicuba, Maria Teresa Vera, Marta Perez and Paulina Alvarez. Recommended. (BP)
Original Price: 24.98
On Sale: 19.98


SONG TITLES:
1. CD 1: Las Divas Cubanas 2. Que Linda El Mi Habana - Velia Martinez/Las Cuatro Estaciones - Julie Rufino/Una Noche De Amor En La Habana/Ana Margarita 3. A Santa Barbara - Gina Martin/El Tamalero - Zoraida Marrero/La Macorina - Marisela Verena 4. Toda Una Vida - Marion Inclan/Imagenes - Doris De La Tore/La Habana - Martha Perez 5. Nostalgia Cubana - Zoraida Beato/Nosotros - Norma Gloria/Llamarada - Carmen De Puerto Rico 6. Paris Ceri - Ana Margarita/El Calesero - Zoraida Marrero/Alma De Mujer - Paulina Alvarez 7. De Quererte Asi - Marisela Verena/Vivir Sin Ti Es Padecer - Alba Marina 8. CD2: Los Trio Cubanas 9. Habana - Trio Tacuba/Piel Canela - Los Camperos/Guantanamera - Evarisio Quintanales 10. El Mar Y El Cielo - Los Rufinos/Cuidao - Los Martinos/El Reloj - Trio Taicuba 11. Paisajes De Cuba - Evaristo Quintanales/Me Voy Pa'l Pueblo - Los Camperos/Morena Mia - Los Martinos 12. Typical Spanish - Los Martinos/Flor De Amor - Evaristo Quintanales/Mienteme - Los Rufinos 13. Un Cuento - Trio Taicuba/El Tiempo Que Te Quede Libre - Los Camperos/Los Penachos de Las Palmas - Evaristo Quintanales 14. Pensando En Ti - Los Rufinos/Maria Elena - Los Campeos/Corazon Corazon - Los Rufinos/la Ultima Noche - Los Camperos 15. CD3: Los Crooners Cubanos 16. Que Piensas Del Amor - Isidro Camara/Historia De Amor - Oscar Peña/Mienteme - Joe Santana 17. Cuando Vuelva A Tu Lado - Peter Fernandez/La Renuncia - Ruben Rios/Cubano Soy - Enrique Herrera 18. Soy Tan Feliz - Luis Santi/Oye - Carlos Montiel/El Que Mas Te Ha Querido - Sergio Fiallo 19. Jugue Y Perdi - German Bas/ Vereda Tropical - Hector Fernandez/Me Hallaras Llorando - Chucho Maldonado 20. Tu Nombre - Jose "Pepe" Cordo/Fui Cupable - Puntillita/si Pudiera - Luis Alfonso 21. Cancion Para Un Festival - Jerry Santos/Tu Mi Desengaño - Juanito Ayala

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La Combinacion Perfecta
RMM/Universal
Originally released: 1993
Category: SALSA/SON; SALSA
EditorsPick: Back in stock! Bonus track "RMM Ritmo Mundo Musical" 11 minutes and 20 seconds. (BP)
Original Price: 15.98
On Sale: 12.78


Superb salsa duets. Hot and highly recommended.
SONG TITLES:
1. Introduccion Por Paco Navarro (1:21) 2. RMM Ritmo Mundo Musical (7:07) 3. Tu Por Aqui, Yo Por Alla - Tony Vega Y Tito Nieves (5:41) 4. Tributo A Hector Lavoe - Domingo Quinones Y Van Lester (6:56) 5. No Vale La Pena - Ray Sepulveda Y Johnny Rivera (5:52) 6. Llego El Sabor - Oscar D'Leon Y Jose Alberto (6:00) 7. Recordando A Louie - Cheo Feliciano Y Ray De La Paz (6:57) 8. Soneros De Bailadores - Cheo Feliciano Y Pete 'El Conde' Rodriguez (8:14) 9. Vivir Lo Nuestro - Marc Anthony Y India (6:06) 10. El Son De Celia Y Oscar - Celia Cruz Y Oscar D'Leon (6:54) 11. RMM Ritmo Mundo Musical (11:20)

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La Isla De La Música: 2 CD Set
Universal (original import)
Originally released: 1998
Category: SALSA/SON; SALSA CUBANA; CUBA
EditorsPick: Extremely interesting overview of contemporary Cuban music encompassing a broad range of styles. These band are apparently unsigned to any label, and represent the diversity of Cuban musical culture. (BP)
Original Price: 24.98
On Sale: 19.98


SONG TITLES:
1. Camerata En Guaguancó - Camerata Romeu 2. Guajira En Re Menor - Musicora 3. Dame Más - Sexteto Contemporáneo 4. Azul Se Dejaba Llevar - Embajadores Del Ritmo 5. El Loco - SBS 6. Bendición Mamá - Septeto Tipico Guantanamero 7. Si Me Pudieras Querer - Aldo Del Rio 8. Suite De Ballet - Pedro Pablo Pedroso 9. Careticas - Zarabanda 10. Los Ojos De Pepa - Cuarteto De Saxofones 11. Murió Valera En Saint Luis - Familia Varela Miranda 12. La Negra Tomesa - Coro Madrigalista 13. Como Una Batidora - Guzmán Y Su Poder 14. Un Changuí En Yateras - Changuí Guantanamero 15. Tú, Mi Delirio - Elé 16. Entre El Espanto Y La Ternura - Coralina 17. Transparencias - Rachid Y Balmasera 18. Ayer Tenia Que Lavar - Componedores De Batea 19. Oddie (Matanzas) - Los Yumurinos 20. No Quiero Celos - Felita Y Los Sonoros 21. Que Se Me Caigan Los Dientes El Miento - Los Pakires 22. Mosquita Moscunda - Coro Diminuto De Caturla 23. Danza De Los Nañigos - Gabriel Urgell 24. El Negrito Congo - Armando Cruz 25. Tarde Dominical - Quinteto Oriente...plus 10 Other Songs!

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Lo Mejor De Pura Salsa
Universal
Originally released: 2006
Category: SALSA/SON; SALSA
Original Price: 14.98
On Sale: 11.98


SONG TITLES:
1. La Cura - Frankie Ruiz 2. Nunca Voy A Olvidarte - India 3. Lluvia - Eddie Santiago 4. La Carta - Oscar D'Leon 5. Ven Devorame Otra Vez - Lalo Rodriguez 6. Fuego A La Jicotea - Marvin Santiago 7. Tu Como Estas - Domingo Quiñones 8. Sueño Contigo - Jose Alberto "El Canario" 9. El Amor Mas Bonito - Tito Nieves 10. Aquel Viejo Motel - David Pabon 11. Lindo Yambu - Cheo Feliciano 12. El Flamboyan - Willie Rosario 13. Payaso - Andy Montañez 14. Cinco Noches - Paquito Guzman

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Los Cocorocos - Salsa Con Reggaeton With Gilberto Santa Rosa, Tego Calderón, Victor Manuelle, Don Omar, Junior Gonzalez, Domingo Quiñones, Tito Nieves, Voltio and many others...
Universal/Motown
Originally released: 2006
Category: SALSA/SON; SALSA
EditorsPick: Fasten your seat belts, says Gallego on the first track, rapping over percussion, and he isn't kidding because the production brings together some of the best reggaeton rappers - Tego Calderon and Don Omar along with the singers Gilberto Santa Rosa, Papo Rosario,Victor Manuelle, Domingo Quiñones, Tito Nieves, and more. For those of you who can't stand reggaeton, don't worry, half of the tracks here are salsa dura, with the reggaetoners paired off with salseros and relegated to asides or commentary, while the singers rocking the place over a great band. Even with Tego Calderon and Victor Manuelle take an easy walk through "Che Che Cole", where Calderon raps part of the way through, there's still the tough band backing them up; it brings Tego into salsa, not the other way around. And Tego sounds good in the context, too. Three big guys, Tito Nieves and Pedro Brull and John Erick, work through "Los Gorditos", talking about salsa gorda, with Erick rapping at times over the band, then a short percussion break. It works great. Historic music, and a nice attempt to get the two musics to work together. Highly Recommended. (Peter Watrous)
Original Price: 16.98
On Sale: 13.58


SONG TITLES:
1. Intro - Gallego 2. Los Hombres Tienen La Culpa - Don Omar, Gilberto Santa Rosa 3. Dos Jueyes - Zion, Domingo Quinones 4. Che Che Cole - Tego Calderon, Victor Manuelle 5. Mal Aguero - Domingo Quinones, La Sister 6. Perdona Viejo - Papo Rosario, Aniel Rosario 7. Los Gorditos - Tito Nieves, Pedro Brull, John Erick 8. Ayi Viene Mista - Mista 9. Mulata Rumbera - Junior Gonzalez, Plaza 10. Esa Nena - Jaking Y Maximo 11. Mafo Crew - Mafo Crew 12. La Wasa - La Symphonia 13. Claro De Luna - Voltio

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Los Crooners Cubanos
Universal/Empire
Originally released: 2005
Category: DANCE TRADITIONS; TROPICAL DANCE: VARIOUS; CUBA
EditorsPick: Good compilation of popular singers from Cuba in the '50s and '60s. These are singers largely unknown today, with perhaps the exception of Puntillita who was recently recorded by Ry Cooder. The recordings here, part of over 1,500 masters produced by Manuel Mato for the Cuban Sonotone label, are a tip of the iceberg. Perhaps more from this collection of boleros, charangas, guajira, tango, danzón and other popular styles will be made available on CD. Recommended. (BP)
Original Price: 16.98
On Sale: 13.58


SONG TITLES:
1. Que Piensas Del Amor - Isidro Camara 2. Historia Del Amor - Oscar Peña 3. Miénteme - Joe Santana 4. Cuando Vuelva A Tu Lado - Peter Fernandez 5. Luna Triste - Maria San Pedro 6. Noe Quiero Que Te Vayas - Hector Fernandez 7. La Renuncia - Ruben Rios 8. Cubano Soy - Enrique Herrera 9. Soy Tan Feliz - Luis Santi 10. Oye - Carlos Montiel 11. El Que Mas Te Ha Querido - Sergio Fiallo 12. Jugué Y Perdí - German Bás 13. Vereda Tropical - Hector Fernandez 14. Me Hallarás Llorando - Chucho Maldonado 15. Tu Nombre - Jose "Pepe" Cordo 16. Fuí Culpable - Manuel "Puntillita" Licea 17. Si Pudiera - Luis Alfonso 18. Canción Para Un Festival - Jerry Santos 19. Tu Mi Desengaño - Juanito Ayala

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Lost Classics Of Salsa, Vol. II
Universal/Libertad
Originally released: 2006
Category: SALSA/SON; SALSA
EditorsPick: Here's the welcome second volume of the acclaimed Lost Classics of Salsa series, featuring a terrific grouping of little known gritty salsa gems from the likes of Willie Melendez (doing "El Hippie"), Piro Mantilla, Hermanos Fernandez, Orquesta Sensacional, Orquesta Ritmo Swing, Los Hermanos Rivera, Orq. La Solucion, Orquesta La Justicia, Joe Cotto Orquesta Con Mon Rivera, and Andy Suarez Y Su Orquesta. Highly recommended. (BP)
Original Price: 14.98
On Sale: 11.98


SONG TITLES:
1. El Hippie - Willie Melendez 2. El Buen Borincano - Piro Mantilla 3. Ritmo Sabroson - Hermanos Fernandez 4. Guardia - Orquesta Sensacional 5. La Competencia - Orquesta Ritmo Swing 6. Por Culpa De Ella - Los Hermanos Rivera 7. Pensamiento - Orq. La Solucion 8. Fe, Esperanza, Caridad - Orquesta La Justicia 9. Maina - Joe Cotto Orquesta Con Mon Rivera 10. Positivo - Andy Suarez Y Su Orquesta

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Mambo At The Palladium, Vol. 1
Universal/Protel
Originally released: 2007
Category: DANCE TRADITIONS; MAMBO, CHA CHA CHA
EditorsPick: From the vaults of Tico records come this fine twelve track compilation of mambos by Mongo Santamaria, Celia Cruz, Tito Puente, Machito, Joe Loco, Tito Rodriguez, Louie Ramirez, Johnny Colón, Pete Terrace and others. Recommended. (BP)
Original Price: 14.98
On Sale: 11.98


SONG TITLES:
1. Mambo Mongo - Mongo Santamaria 2. Oye Como Va - Celia Cruz/Tito Puente 3. Broadway Mambo - Pete Terrace 4. Joe Cuba's Mambo - Joe Cuba 5. Mambo With You - Alfredito Valdez 6. Mambo Inn - Machito 7. Perdido - Joe Loco 8. Chen Chere En Guma - Tito Rodriguez 9. Retorno Del Mambo - Johnny Colon 10. Mambo Jazz - Richie Ray/Bobby Cruz 11. Yo No Se Nada - Louie Ramirez 12. Mambo Tipico - Tito Puente

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Más Recuerdos Romanticos
Fania/Universal
Originally released: 2000
Reissued: 2006
Category: BOLERO; BOLERO / BALADA
Original Price: 14.98
On Sale: 11.98


SONG TITLES:
1. Tan Lejos Y Sin Embargo Te Quiero - La Lupe 2. Asi - Chivirico Davila 3. Hasta Mañana - Ismael Rivera 4. Regresa A Mi - Lebron Brothers 5. La Puerta Esta Abierta - Ismael Miranda 6. Cuando Estoy Contigo - Celia Cruz Con La Sonora De Memo Salamanca 7. Tus Ojos - Vicentico Valdes/Tito Puente 8. Sombras Nada Mas - Hector Lavoe 9. Amor De Mis Amores - Pete "El Conde" Rodriguez 10. Persistire - Adalberto Santiago 11. Mi Propia Sangre - Monguito "El Unico" 12. No Me Vayas A Engañar - Justo Betancourt 13. Palabras Calladas - Jimmy Sabater 14. Mil Congojas - Santos Colon 15. Desconfianza - Cheo Feliciano

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Merengue En La Calle Ocho 2005
Universal/Protel
Originally released: 2005
Category: MERENGUE/BACHATA; MERENGUE
Original Price: 16.98
On Sale: 13.58


SONG TITLES:
1. Con El Mismo Sabor - Kinito Mendez 2. Quiero Te - Johnny Ventura 3. Culpables - Eddie Herrera 4. No Quiero Que Me Depriman - Banda Gorda 5. Las Mujeres - Junny 6. Traidora - El Fenomeno 7. Las Mujeres Chulas - Ray Perdomo 8. Suavecito - Tumba Banda 9. Quiero Tanguita - Alberto Flash 10. De Tanto Sufrir - Kutimba 11. Esa Mujer - Consentido

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Muchos Más Recuerdos Romanticos
Fania/Universal
Originally released: 2006
Category: BOLERO; BOLERO / BALADA
Original Price: 14.98
On Sale: 11.98


SONG TITLES:
1. Oh Vida - Cheo Feliciano/Tito Puente 2. Piensalo Bien - Bobby Valentin/Marvin Santiago 3. Mis Delirios - Luigi Exidor 4. Almas Olvidadas - Monguito/Orquesta Harlow 5. Angustia - Junior Gonzalez 6. Cenizas - Gilberto Monroig 7. Besos De Fuego - Carmen Delia Dipini 8. Encantado De La Vida - Chivirico Davila/Yayo El Indio/Kako Orch. 9. La Vida Es Un Sueño - Santitos Colón/Meñique 10. Vendaval Sin Rumbo - Tony Molina/Hector Rivera & Orch. 11. Cuando Vuelva Sin Rumbo - Vitin Aviles/Charlie Palmieri Orch. 12. Contigo En La Distancia - Graciela Y Hermanos Rigual/Machito Orch. 13. No Haz De Verme Llorar - Yolanda Rivera/Sonora Ponceña 14. No Hay Que Ilusionarse - Ismael Quintana/Richie Marrero Orch. 15. Emborrachame De Amor - Hector Lavoe

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Nando Presenta N.U. Records Vol. 1, 100% Reggaeton DVD
Univision / La Calle
Originally released: 2006
Category: DVD; REGGAETON
EditorsPick: Compilation of material from NU Records stable of reggaeton artists featuring Jomar feat. Keesha Y Lennox, Cheka feat. Keesha Y Kastro, Speedy feat. Jiny, Baby Rasta, Felo Man and others... (BP)
Original Price: 19.98
On Sale: 15.98


SONG TITLES:
1. Rompe La Discoteca (Remix) - Jomar Feat. Keesha Y Lennox 2. Put Ya Handz In The Air - Cheka Feat. Keesha Y Kastro 3. Sandunguero - Guelo Star Feat. Cheka 4. La Cola - Jomar 5. Rosa Rosa - Speedy Feat. Jiny 6. Asegurate - Baby Rasta Feat. Jimy 7. Nadie Sabe - Michael Stuart Feat. Cheka 8. Descontrol - Jomar 9. Carnaval - Baby Rasta Y Gringo 10. Tu Y Yo - Cheka Feat. Keesha Y Kastro 11. Quien Mas Que Yo/Necesito Tu Cuerpo - Zion Feat Cheka. Baby Rasta Y Gringo 12. Entre Las Luces - Felo Man 13. Voy A La Disco/Nena/Suelto - Baby Rasta, Cheka Felo Man 14. No Te Olvidare - Cheka 15. No Te Olvidare - Cheka 16. Sentenciados Por Ti - Baby Rasta Feat. Cheka 17. Sin Ti - Baby Rasta

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Nando Presenta Reggaeton Videos Afuego - DVD
Univision / La Calle
Originally released: 2007
Category: DVD; REGGAETON
EditorsPick: Compilation of material from reggaeton artists including Cheka Feat. Guelo Star, Zion & Baby Rasta Y Gringo, Tito El Bambino, Hector El Father, Nengo Flow and others... (BP)
Original Price: 19.98
On Sale: 15.98


SONG TITLES:
1. Sandunguero - Cheka Feat. Guelo Star 2. La Pelicula - Cheka Feat. Zion & Baby Rasta Y Gringo 3. Hasta Que Te Lo Unda - Nengo Flow 4. Tu Quieres Duro - Hector El Father 5. Me Pidieron Accion - Tito El Bambino 6. Yo Voy A Llegar - Zion 7. El Rollo - Alexis Y Fido 8. Maestro Y Julio Volio 9. Solo Mirame - Tony Dize 10. Video Version 1 - DJ Goldy Vol. 2 11. Video Version 2 - DJ Goldy Vol. 3

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Navidad Borinqueña
Universal
Originally released: 2005
Category: SALSA/SON; SALSA
EditorsPick: Holiday compilation featuring Domingo Quiñones, Cheo Feliciano, Tony Vega, Tito Nieves, Salsa Kids, Michael Stuart, Ravel and Manny Manuel. (BP)
Original Price: 16.98
On Sale: 13.58


SONG TITLES:
1. Amancece El Nuevo Año - Domingo Quiñones 2. Lo Que Mi Pueblo Aesora - Topo/Manny Manuel 3. Brindis Navideño - Jerry Medina/Tony Vega/Michael Stuart 4. Sal De La Cama - Jose Nogueras 5. Cantar De Un Jibarito - Domingo Quiñones/Yomo Toro 6. Celebrando Aqui, Celebrando Alla - Ravel/Henry Rosario 7. Santa Claus Is Coming To Town - Salsa Kids 8. En Las Navidades - Jerry Medina 9. Pa' Celebrar - Jose Nogueras/Tito Nieves 10. Demos Gracias, Celebremos Navidad - Jose Nogueras (a Duo Con Hector "Perucho" Rivera) 11. Amanece El Nuevo Año - Cheo Feliciano 12. Parranda Sabrosa - Jerry Medina

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Old School Salsa Classics En Vivo
Universal
Originally released: 2005
Category: SALSA/SON; SALSA
Original Price: 16.98
On Sale: 13.58


SONG TITLES:
1. Me Voy Pa' Cali - Oscar D'Leon 2. Sonambulo - Tito Nieves 3. Dance With Me - Jose Alberto "El Canario" 4. Aparentemente - Tony Vega 5. Calculadora - Oscar D'Leon 6. El Amor Mas Bonito - Tito Nieves 7. Mis Amores - Jose Alberto "El Canario" 8. Dejame Soñar - Tony Vega & Tito Puente 9. Detalles - Oscar D'Leon 10. De Mi Enamorate - Tito Nieves 11. Hoy Quiero Confesarme - Jose Alberto "El Canario" 12. Tu Por Aqui Yo Por Allá - Tony Vega & Tito Nieves

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Old School Salsa Classics, Vol. 1
Universal
Originally released: 2002
Category: SALSA/SON; SALSA
EditorsPick: Excellent compilation of striaght-ahead salsa classics for you next old-school party. Recommended. (BP)
Original Price: 16.98
On Sale: 13.58


SONG TITLES:
1. Atizame El Fogon - Willie Rosario (6:03) 2. Payaso - Andy Montanez (4:38) 3. Señor Sereno (live) - Ismael Miranda (5:30) 4. Una Canita Al Aire - Qprqiesta La Solucion (4:04) 5. Como El Morivivi - Raphie Leavitt (5:11) 6. Fuego A La Jicotea - Marvin Santiago (3:20) 7. Lobo Domesticado - Tommy Olivencia (4:48) 8. Tu Con El - Frankie Ruiz (5:01) 9. 25 Rosas - Paquito Guzman (4:37) 10. Macho Perez - Hector Tricoche (4:54) 11. Maria Teresa Y Danilo - Hansel Y Raul (4:45) 12. Ran Kan Kan - Tito Puente (3:08) 13. La Paella - Jose Alberto "El Canario" (5:05) 14. Lloraras (live) - Oscar D'Leon (3:38) 15. Todo Tiene Su Final - Cheo Feliciano (4:51)

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Old School Salsa Classics, Vol. 2
Universal
Originally released: 2002
Category: SALSA/SON; SALSA
EditorsPick: Good compilation comprising of straight-ahead no-nonsense salsa culled from the archives of Rodven. Late eighties, early nineties. Frankie Ruiz, Tommy Olivencia, Hector Tricoche, Paquito Guzman and others. (BP)
Original Price: 16.98
On Sale: 13.58


SONG TITLES:
1. La Cura - Frankie Ruiz (4:56) 2. Lluvia - Eddie Santiago (4:45) 3. Ven Devorame Otra Vez - Lalo Rodriguez (5:09) 4. Como Lo Hacen - Tommy Olivencia (5:07) 5. La Rueda - Orq. La Solucion (6:06) 6. Aquel Viejo Motel - David Pabon (5:07) 7. Cinco Noches - Paquito Guzman (5:08) 8. Hasta El Sol De Hoy - Edgar Joel (4:41) 9. Casi Te Envidio - Andy Montanez (5:19) 10. Vasos De Colores - Marvin Santiago (5:13) 11. La Mitad - Willie Rosario (5:29) 12. A La Sombra De Flamboyan - Raphie Leavitt (5:13) 13. A Corazon Abierto - Hector Tricoche (4:55) 14. Se Muere Por Mi La Niña - Willy Chirino (4:51) 15. Todo Elmundo Con La Lengua Afuera - Hansel Y Raul (7:29)

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Old School Salsa Classics, Vol. 3
Universal/RMM
Originally released: 2003
Category: SALSA/SON; SALSA
EditorsPick: Volume 3 in this series brings big hits from Tito Nieves, Jose Alberto "El Canario", Tony Vega, Ray De La Paz, India, Frankie Ruiz, Domingo Quiñones and others. Would make a perfect salsa dance party record. Recommended. (BP)
Original Price: 16.98
On Sale: 13.58


SONG TITLES:
1. Sonambulo - Tito Nieves 2. Hoy Quiero Confesar - Jose Alberto "El Canario" 3. Esa Mujer - Tony Vega 4. Preparate Bailador - Ray De La Paz 5. La Carta - Oscar D'Leon 6. Si Te Gubiera Conocido Ayer - Domingo Quiñones 7. Esa Chica Es Mia - Johnny Rivera 8. Torero - Orq. Guayacan 9. Un Poquito Mas - Ray Sepulveda 10. El #100 - Tito Puente Vocals: Oscar D'Leon, Ismael Miranda, Celia Cruz, Tito Nieves, Domingo Quinones, Tony Vega, Millie P., Santos Colon 11. Ese Hombre - India 12. Experto En Ti - Cheo Feliciano 13. Corazon Partido - Miles Pena 14. Bailando - Frankie Ruiz

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Pachanga At The Pallladium, Vol. 1
Universal/Protel
Originally released: 2007
Category: DANCE TRADITIONS; CHARANGA
EditorsPick: From the vaults of Tico records comes this fine compilation featuring Tito Puente's "A Bailar Pachanga," Charlie Palmieri's "Son De Pachanga," La Palaya Sextet's "Prende La Vela," and Machito's "Sarabanda." Recommended. (BP)
Original Price: 13.98
On Sale: 11.18


SONG TITLES:
1. A Bailar Pachanga - Tito Puente 2. Rica Pachanga - Joe Cuba 3. Pachanga Merengue No. 2. - Machito 4. Mas Pachanga - Ray Barretto 5. Son De Pachanga - Charlie Palmieri 6. Las Neneas Del Barrio - Kako 7. Prende La Vela - La Playa Sextet 8. Vete Pa'l Colegio - Dioris Valladares 9. Enjoy The Pachanga - All Castellanos 10. Vuela, Vuela, La Paloma - Tito Rodriguez And La Playa Sextet 11. Un Telegrama - Tito Puente 12. Sarabanda - Machito

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Pura Salsa: A Ritmo De Salsa Superstars: 20 CD Set!
Universal
Originally released: 2006
Category: SALSA/SON; SALSA
EditorsPick: Spectacular 20-CD set containing 280 tracks of some of the finest salsa available. Each CD in this set is dedicated to one special superstar and features 14 tracks for each artist represented. The ultimate salsa collection! This entire collection of 20 CDs includes... * Pura Salsa: A Ritmo De Oscar D'Leon * Pura Salsa: A Ritmo De Marvin Santiago * Pura Salsa: A Ritmo De Willie Rosario * Pura Salsa: A Ritmo De Tony Vega * Pura Salsa: A Ritmo De Paquito Guzman * Pura Salsa: A Ritmo De La Solucion * Pura Salsa: A Ritmo De Tommy Olivencia * Pura Salsa: A Ritmo De Tito Nieves * Pura Salsa: A Ritmo De Johnny Rivera * Pura Salsa: A Ritmo De David Pabon * Pura Salsa: A Ritmo De Cheo Feliciano * Pura Salsa: A Ritmo De Frankie Ruiz * Pura Salsa: A Ritmo De Eddie Santiago * Pura Salsa: A Ritmo De Domingo Quiñones * Pura Salsa: A Ritmo De Ismael Miranda * Pura Salsa: A Ritmo De Lalo Rodriguez * Pura Salsa: A Ritmo De José Albero "El Canario" * Pura Salsa: A Ritmo De Andy Montañez * Pura Salsa: A Ritmo De Inda * Pura Salsa: A Ritmo De Michael Stuart Very Highly Recommmended! (BP)
Original Price: 219.98
On Sale: 175.98



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Reggaeton En La Calle Ocho 2004
Universal / Revolú
Originally released: 2004
Category: POP/OTHER; RAP/REGGAE
Original Price: 16.98
On Sale: 13.58


SONG TITLES:
1. La Matra-K - Los Nandez 2. Dame Un Beso De Tu Boca - Chago Man 3. Desnuda - Propheta Feat. Alcover 4. Amame - Generation 04 5. Los Parties - Negro Sug 6. Falsa - Junay 7. Ya Llego La Noche - Alcover 8. Estamos En Guerra - Nandy Feat. Corly Gunz & Bebito ( omari:on) 9. Quiero Saber - Axel & Omarion 10. Symphonia 2004 - Various 11. Dime - Digital Manny 12. Mi Yal Ven - Frayle Feat. Dani

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RMM Tropical Tribute To The Beatles, Live From Radio City Music Hall - DVD & CD Set
Universal/RMM
Reissued: 2007
Category: DVD; SALSA/SON
EditorsPick: Now offered as a DVD & CD set! Live 1996 concert from New York's Radio City Music Hall. 1 Hour and 10 minutes. (BP)
Original Price: 24.98
On Sale: 19.98


SONG TITLES:
1. DVD Contains: Eleanor Rigby / Magical Mystery Tour - Isidro Infante Y La Orquesta RMM 2. With A Little Help From My Friends / La Avenida De La Amistad - Miles Peña W/ Jesus Enriquez 3. Hard Days Night - Frankie Morales 4. Day Tripper - David Novello 5. Can't Buy Me Love (No Puedes Comprarme) - Guianko 6. Fool On The Hill - Ray Sepulveda 7. Let It Be - Tito Puente & Tito Nieves 8. And I Love Her - Jose Alberto "El Canario" 9. I Want To Hold Your Hand - Ravel 10. Lady Madonna - Oscar D'Leon 11. Hey Jude - Tony Vega 12. Yesterday - Cheo Feliciano 13. Obladi Oblada - Celia Cruz 14. CD Contains: Hey Jude - Tony Vega (5:28) 15. Let It Be - Tito Nieves (5:17) 16. Can't Buy Me Love (No Puedes Comprarme) - Guianko (4:37) 17. A Hard Day's Night - Johnny Rivera (4:59) 18. Obladi Oblada - Celia Cruz (4:42) 19. The Fool On The Hill - Ray Sepulveda (4:28) 20. I Want To Hold Your Hand (Tu Mano Cogere) - Manny Manuel (4:25) 21. Day Tripper - Domingo Quinones (4:15) 22. Lady Madonna - Oscar D'Leon (4:46) 23. With A Little Help From My Friends (La Ayuda De La Amistad) - Jesus Enriquez & Miles Pena (5:05) 24. Yesterday - Cheo Feliciano (4:51) 25. And I Love Her (Mi Gran Amor) - Jose Alberto "El Canario" (3:15)

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Rumba At The Palladium, Vol. 1
Protel/Universal
Originally released: 2007
Category: SALSA/SON; SALSA
EditorsPick: From the vaults of Tico records comes this sizzling salsa-mambo release with Tito Puente, Eddie Palmieri, La Lupe, Mongo Santamaria, Larry Harlow, Bobby Valentin, Pete "El Conde" Rodriguez, Gilberto Sextet and others. Recommended. (BP)
Original Price: 13.98
On Sale: 11.18


SONG TITLES:
1. Para Los Rumberos - Tito Puente 2. El As De La Rumba - Machito 3. Margarito - Mongo Santamaria 4. Palo Pá Rumba - Eddie Palmieri 5. Historia De Una Rumba - Celia Cruz/Johnny Pacheco 6. Rumba A La Vida - Orquesta Harlow 7. Que Buena La Rumba - Bobby Valentin 8. Cambia Palo Pa' Rumba - Justo Betancourt 9. Rumberos De Ayer - La Lupe 10. Evelio Y La Rumba - Tommy Olivencia 11. La Rumba Es Mia - Pete "El Conde" Rodriguez 12. El Muerto Se Fue De Rumba - Gilberto Sextet

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Rumba Pa'l Pueblo
Universal/Pimienta
Originally released: 2003
Category: FOLKLORIC; RUMBA and/or SANTERIA/LUCUMI; CUBA
EditorsPick: Wonderful compilation of rumba and rumba inspired tracks by Cuban superstars like Los Muñequitos de Matanzas, Issac Delgado, Clave Y Guaguancó, Yoruba Andabo, Haila Mompie, Los Papines and others. Recommended. (BP)
Original Price: 17.98
On Sale: 14.38


SONG TITLES:
1. Candela - Los Muñequitos De Matanzas 2. Santa Cecilia - Issac Delgado 3. Este Camino Largo - Clave Y Guaguanco 4. El Pinto - Anais Abreu 5. Popurrit Matancero - Yoruba Andabo 6. Sobre Una Tumba Una Rumba - Haila 7. Rumba Sin Alarde - Los Papines 8. Maileo - Clave Y Guaguanco 9. Yo Tambien Soñe - Los Muñequitos De Matanzas 10. Guantanamera - Yoruba Andabo 11. Uno, Dos Y Tres - Tambores De Bejucal

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Sabor Cubano
Universal/Pimienta
Originally released: 2004
Category: SALSA/SON; SON, GUARACHA, GUAJIRA; CUBA
EditorsPick: Nice compilation of Cuban material from the Lusafrica label, including Peruchin Jr., Orquestra Aragon, Polo Montañez, Afro Cuban Jazz Project and others. Recommended. (BP)
Original Price: 17.98
On Sale: 14.38


SONG TITLES:
1. Mala Fama - Orquesta Aragaon 2. Voy A La Calle Vapor - Septeto Habanero 3. Canten - Polo Montanez 4. Tema Para Una Dama - Omara Portuondo 5. Sarandonga - Compay Segundo 6. Ojos Malignos - Eliades Ochoa Con El Cuarteto Patria 7. Todavia Me Queda Voz - Ibrahim Ferrer 8. Lo Que Te Esperabas - Anacaona 9. De Cuba - Osdalgia 10. Coge Este Tumbao - Afro Cuban Jazz Project 11. Son De La Loma - Peruchin Jr. & The Cuban All Stars 12. El Cazador De Brujas Solitarias - Leyanis Lopez

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Salsa De La Calle
Univision/La Calle/Universal
Originally released: 2007
Category: SALSA/SON; SALSA
EditorsPick: Salsa compilation featuring Tito Nieves, Ismael Miranda, Charlie Cruz, Marlon with Olga Tañon and others. (BP)
Original Price: 14.98
On Sale: 11.98


SONG TITLES:
1. Fabricando Fantasias (salsa Version) - Tito Nieves (4:32) 2. Toma Mi Mano - Marlon Feat. Olga Tañon (4:04) 3. Cuando Baila Miranda Aka Cuando Baila Miranda Mirando Cuando Baila Miranda - Charlie Cruz (4:02) 4. Todo Es Mentira - Frankie Negron (4:19) 5. Se Fue Y Me Dejo - Ismael Miranda Feat. Andy Montañez Y Cheka (4:06) 6. Tregua (Salsa Version) - Yaga & Mackie (3:27) 7. A Quien - Marlon (4:21) 8. Con Fuego - Andy Montañez (40:3 ) 9. Se Merece Que Lo Engañes - Charlie Cruz (4:27) 10. Me Hace Bien, Me Hace Mal - Tito Nieves (4:13)

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Salsa En La Calle 2006
Universal
Originally released: 2006
Category: SALSA/SON; SALSA
Original Price: 15.98
On Sale: 12.78


SONG TITLES:
1. Quiero - Tito Rojas 2. Que No Pare La Rumba - Sonora Carruseles 3. Disculpeme Señora - Jose Alberto (El Canario) 4. Sin Poderte Hablar - Willie Colon 5. Salsa Con Coco - La Cocoband 6. Hacha Y Machete - Hector Lavoe 7. La Maquina Del Sabor - Fruko Y Su Tesos 8. Se Fue Y Me Dejo - Ismael Miranda 9. Juliana - Cuco Valoy 10. Quimbara - Celia Cruz 11. No Me Hables Mal De Ella - Eddie Santiago 12. Con Tumba, Tres Y Bongo - Conjunto Imagen

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Salsa En La Calle Ocho 2005
Universal/Protel
Originally released: 2005
Category: SALSA/SON; SALSA
Original Price: 16.98
On Sale: 13.58


SONG TITLES:
1. Yo Te Siguo Quiriendo - Tito Rojas 2. Si Pero No - Puerto Rican Power 3. Solamente Ella - Willie Gonzalez & Eddie Santiago 4. Meniando La Cola - Sex Appeal 5. Chever - Alberto Barros 6. No Llores Por El - Guayacan 7. Morir Por Amar - Jos Ernesto 8. Saca Tu Mujer - Tito Puente Jr. 9. Pura Vida - Victor Romero 10. Son A Caro - Rene 11. Paloma - Frankie Marcos & Clouds

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Salsa En La Calle Ocho Millennium Edition
Universal/Protel
Originally released: 2000
Category: SALSA/SON; SALSA
Original Price: 15.98
On Sale: 12.78


SONG TITLES:
1. Munca Voy A Olvidarte - India (4:55) 2. Lluvia - Eddie Santiago (4:53) 3. Lalo Rodriguez - Ven, Devorame Otra Vez (5:08) 4. Bailando - Frankie Ruiz (4:50) 5. Sensual - Tito Rojas (4:10) 6. Aparentemente - Tony Vega (5:01) 7. La Novia - Willie Rosario (5:27) 8. La Sopa En La Botella - Celia Cruz (5:07) 9. Hasta El Sol De Hoy - Edgar Joel (4:39) 10. El Cantante - Hector Lavoe (2:52) 11. Deseo Salvaje - Eddie Palmieri (3:37) 12. Amor Pirata - Willie Gonzalez (5:32) 13. Me Mambo Pide Campana - Roberto Roena (6:19) 14. Richie's Jala Jala - Richie Ray & Bobby Cruz (6:13)

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Salsa In English: The Best
Universal/RMM
Originally released: 2002
Category: SALSA/SON; SALSA
Original Price: 15.98
On Sale: 12.78


SONG TITLES:
1. I'll Always Love You -Tito Nieves (5:04) 2. Yesterday - Cheo Felciano (4:53) 3. How Do You Keep The Music Playing - Tito Nieves & Alexandra (4:15) 4. Crazy For You - Domingo Quiñones (4:34) 5. Dance With Me - Jose Alberto "El Canario" (5:00) 6. Half Crazy - Cheo Feliciano (4:30) 7. Day Tripper - Domingo Quiñones (4:15) 8. Love Is Forever - Tony Vega (4:15) 9. My Eyes Adored You - Johnny Rivera (4:59) 10. Becha By Golly - Ray De La Paz (4:00) 11. Dancing Mood - The New York Band (4:30) 12. Reunited - Los Hermanos Moreno (4:46)

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Salsa Legends Live
Universal/Machete
Originally released: 2007
Category: SALSA/SON; SALSA
EditorsPick: Excellent compilation of salsa heavies performing live. With Ray Barretto with (Tito Allen, Adalberto Santiago, Ray De La Paz) Andy Montañez, Tommy Olivencia, Típica '73, Azuquita, Cheo Feliciano and more. Recommended. (BP)
Original Price: 15.98
On Sale: 12.78


SONG TITLES:
1. Indestructible - Ray Barretto Orq./Canta: Tito Allen 2. Un Verano En Nueva York - Andy Montanez 3. Trucutu - Tommy Olivencia Y Orq. Canta: Sammy Gonzalez 4. Quitate La Mascara - Ray Barretto Y Orq./Canta: Adalberto Santiago 5. Baila Que Baila - Tipica 73/Canta: Jose Alberto "El Canario" 6. El Negro Chombo - Tommy Olivencia Y Orq./Canta: Paquito Guzman 7. Mañoño - Tipica 73/Canta: Adalberto Santiago 8. Fuerza Gigante - Ray Barretto Y Orq./Canta: Ray De La Paz 9. Anacaona - Cheo Feliciano 10. Tumba, Tumbador - Tipica 73/Canta: Camilo Azuquita 11. Pare Cochero - Tipica 73/Canta: Tito Allen 12. El Eco Del Tambor - Andy Montañez

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Sun, Sand And Salsa
Universal
Originally released: 2007
Category: SALSA/SON; SALSA
EditorsPick: Excellent salsa compilation featuring Franie Ruiz, Michael Stuart, Lalo Rodriguez, Marvin Santiago ("Fuego A La Jicotea"), Oscar D'Leon, Tito Puente with Domingo Quiñones, India, Paquito Guzman and others. Recommended. (BP)
Original Price: 14.98
On Sale: 11.98


SONG TITLES:
1. Bailando - Frankie Ruiz 2. Que Nos Pasó - Michael Stuart Feat. Gisselle 3. Esa Chica Es Mia - Johnny Rivera 4. Dicen Que Soy - India 5. Amame - Lalo Rodriguez 6. Mis Amores - Jose Alberto 7. Yo Me Quedo - Tony Vega 8. El Amor Más Bonito - Tito Nieves 9. Payaso - Andy Montañez 10. Fuego A La Jicotea - Marvin Santiago 11. La Carta - Oscar D'Leon 12. Salsumba - Tito Puent Feat. Domingo Quiñones 13. Cinco Noches - Paquito Guzman 14. Quimbara - Celia Cruz (Live)

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The Greatest Salsa Ever, Vol. 1
Universal
Originally released: 2006
Category: SALSA/SON; SALSA
EditorsPick: Excellent salsa compilation featuring some of the all-time classics: Pedro Navaja - Ruben Blades, Mi Gente - Hector Lavoe, La Cura - Frankie Ruiz, Payaso - Andy Montañez, La Rueda - Orquesta La Solucion, La Critica - Jose Alberto "El Canario", Llorarás (Live) - Oscar D'Leon, Sonido Bestial (Live) - Bobby Cruz With Richie Ray and many others. Recommended (BP)
Original Price: 14.98
On Sale: 11.98


SONG TITLES:
1. Pedro Navaja - Ruben Blades (7:27) 2. Anacaona - Cheo Feliciano (4:14) 3. Calle Luna, Calle Sol - Willie Colon (3:50) 4. Mi Gente - Hector Lavoe (5:30) 5. Sonido Bestial (Live) - Bobby Cruz With Richie Ray (6:11) 6. Asi Se Compone Un Son (Live) - Ismael Miranda (6:23) 7. Vasos En Colores - Marvin Santiago (5:32) 8. La Mitad - Willie Rosario (6:03) 9. La Cura - Frankie Ruiz (4:56) 10. Payaso - Andy Montañez (4:37) 11. La Rueda - Orquesta La Solucion (6:06) 12. Lobo Domesticado - Tommy Olivencia (4:51) 13. La Critica - Jose Alberto "El Canario" (4:07) 14. Dejame Sonar - Tito Puente W/Tony Vega (4:59) 15. Llorarás (Live) - Oscar D'Leon (3:36)

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The Gringo Guide To Salsa
Universal
Originally released: 2006
Category: SALSA/SON; SALSA
Original Price: 15.98
On Sale: 12.78


SONG TITLES:
1. Bailando - Frankie Ruiz (4:58) 2. La Vida Es Un Carnaval (Live) - Celia Cruz (4:40) 3. Fuego A La Jicotea - Marvin Santiago (3:22) 4. A La Hora Que Me Llamen Voy - Jose Alberto "El Canario" (5:08) 5. Me Voy Pa' Cali - Oscar D'Leon (3:50) 6. La Sandunguita - Isaac Delgado (3:51) 7. Salsumba - Tito Puente & Domingo Quinones (4:08) 8. No Vale La Pena - Johnny Rivera & Ray Sepulveda (5:54) 9. Cuando Se Canta Bonito - Willie Rosario (3:53) 10. Richie's Jala Jala (Live) - Bobby Cruz & Richie Ray (6:14) 11. Como El Morivivi - Ralphie Leavitt (5:10) 12. La Cosa No Es Como Antes (Live) - Ismael Miranda (4:03) 13. La Paella - Jose Alberto "El Canario" W/Oscar D'Leon (5:05) 14. Payaso - Andy Montañez (4:37)

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The Hottest Music On Havana Caliente, Vol. 1
Havana Caliente/Universal/Pimienta
Originally released: 2004
Category: SALSA/SON; SALSA CUBANA; CUBA
EditorsPick: Nice compilation of fiery Cuban material from the Havana Caliente label. Adalberto Alvarez, Los Van Van, Ibrahim Ferrer and others. (BP)
Original Price: 17.98
On Sale: 14.38


SONG TITLES:
1. A Santa Barbara (Que Viva Chango) 0 Conchita Torres With Barbarito Torres 2. Lagrimas Negras - Omara Portuondo 3. A Bailar El Toca Toca - Adalberto Alvarez With Aramis Galindo 4. Guarapo Pimienta Y Sal - Victor Villa With Barbarito Torres 5. La Bomba Soy Yo - Los Van Van 6. El Amor De Mi Bohio - Ibrahim Ferrer 7. Espuma Y Arena - Pedro Luis Ferrer 8. Te Equivocstes - Aramis Galindo With Adalberto Alvarez And Dorgeris Alvarez On Piano 9. Permiso Que Llego Van Van - Los Van Van 10. Bonus Track: Lagrimas Negras (instrumental) - Featuring Luis "Guajiro" Mirabal On Trumpet; Frank Emilio Flyn On Piano & Barbarito Torres On Laud

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The Lost City - Original Soundtrack: 2- CD Set
Univision
Originally released: 2005
Category: SALSA/SON; SON, GUARACHA, GUAJIRA; CUBA
EditorsPick: This soundtrack to the movie "The Lost City" features terrific material - some original stuff with new work by The Lost City Orchestra featuring Cachao, Chocolate, Alfredo Valdez Jr., Paquito D'Rivera, Federico Brito, Nelson Gonzalez, Jimmy Bosch, Orestes Vilato, Andy Garcia and many others... Recommended. (BP)
Original Price: 19.98
On Sale: 15.98


SONG TITLES:
1. Beautiful Cuba - Chocolate 2. Mambo - Cachao 3. A La Antigua - The Lost City Orchestra 4. Danza Lucumi - The Lost City Orchestra 5. La Comparsa - The Lost City Orchestra 6. Macorina - Orquestra Sensacion 7. Los Munequitos - Conjunto Guaguanco Matancero 8. Ricardo's Theme - The Lost City Orchestra 9. Fico Meets Che - The Lost City Orchestra 10. Si Te Contara - Ruben Gonzalez 11. Ricardo Meets Che - The Lost City Orchestra 12. Avisale A Mi Contrario - Lazaro Galarraga & The Cineson All Stars 13. Goza Mi Mambo Cubano - Cachao & The Cineson All Stars 14. Solitude/Leonela's Death - Andy Garcia & The Cineson All Stars 15. Yo Si Como Candela - Chappottin Y Sus Estrellas Featuring Miguelito Cuni 16. Attack Of The Palace (Ochosi) - Lazaro Galarraga & The Cineson All Stars 17. Sugar Cane Fields - Andy Garcia & The Cineson All Stars 18. Rumba For Luis - Lazaro Galaraga & The Cineson All Stars 19. A Goza' Con Mi Combo - Cachao 20. Otra Cosa - Omar Sosa 21. Social Club De Marianao (Marianao Social Club) - Cachao 22. Pastoral Lullaby (Bercuese Campesina) - Nohema Fernandez 23. Que Bueno Baila Usted - Beny More 24. Suavecito - Septeto Nacional De Ignacio Pineiro 25. Cachao's Guiro - Cachao...plus 20 More Tunes!!!

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Tributo A Los Orishas: Ashé Para Todos
Universal/Protel
Originally released: 2007
Category: SALSA/SON; SALSA
EditorsPick: Compilation of orisha-themed salsa from (mostly) Fania-related artists like Tito Puente, Ray Barretto, Mongo Santamaria, Willie Colón, Johnny Pacheco and Celia Cruz. Also with contributions by Gina Martin, Gilberto Valdez, Johnny Ventura, and Tommy Olivencia. Fun, and recommended. (BP)
Original Price: 15.98
On Sale: 12.78


SONG TITLES:
1. Canto A Elegua - Gilberto Valdez 2. Changó - Celia Cruz/Tito Puente 3. Rezo A Ochún - Candida Batista 4. Rezo A Yemayá - Tito Puente/La Lupe 5. Aguanile - Willie Colón 6. El Hijo De Obatalá - Ray Barretto 7. Oriza Eh - Celia Cruz/Johnny Pacheco 8. Druma Kuyi - Mongo Santamaria 9. Para Mi Obatalá - Orquesta Harlow 10. El 17 San Lazaro - Gina Martin 11. A Mi Pai Changó - Tommy Olivencia 12. Santa Barbara - Johnny Ventura 13. Orula San Francisco De Asis - Gina Martin

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Tropicalisimo All Stars - DVD
Universal/Pimienta
Originally released: 2005
Category: DVD; SALSA COLOMBIA; COLOMBIA
Original Price: 19.98
On Sale: 15.98


SONG TITLES:
1. Basta Una Mirada - Los Titanes 2. Super Mosaico Fruko (Frukomania) - Fruko Y Sus Tesos 3. El Santo Cachon - Los Embajadores Vallenatos 4. Rebelion - Joe Arroyo 5. La Pollera Colora - La Sonora Dinamita 6. Chan Chan - Fruki Y Sus Tesos & Raquel Zozaya 7. Excelente Amante - Alfredo De La Fe 8. La Fundillo Loco - Joe Arroyo 9. Se Me Perdio La Cadenita - La Sonora Dinamita 10. Bilongo (La Negra Tomasa) - Fruko Y Sus Tesos 11. Cachucha Bacana - Tulio 12. Micaela Reggaeton Remix Feat. Bimbo - Sonora Carruseles & Bimbo

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Tropicalisimo All Stars, Vol. 2 - DVD
Universal
Originally released: 2005
Category: DVD; SALSA/SON
EditorsPick: This DVD features Joe Arroyo, Sonora Carruseles, Fruko y Sus Tesos, Alfredo De La Fe, Los Titanes and Sonora Dinamita. (BP)
Original Price: 19.98
On Sale: 15.98


SONG TITLES:
1. En Barranquilla Me Quedo - Joe Arroyo 2. El Preso - Fruko Y Sus Tesos 3. Arranca En Fa - Sonora Carruseles 4. Se Le Mojo La Canoa - Los Embajadores Vallenato 5. Pa'l Bailador - Joe Arroyo 6. Historia De Dos Salseros - Alfredo De La Fe 7. La Comay - Sonora Carruseles 8. La Maquina Del Sabor - Fruko Y Sus Tesos 9. A Dios Todo Le Debo - Joe Arroyo 10. A Mover El Cu... - Sonora Dinamita 11. Zodiaco - Los Titanes 12. Cachondea - Fruko Y Sus Tesos 13. Micaela - Sonora Carruseles

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Ultimate Reggaeton Collection - DVD
Universal / Everywhere Music
Originally released: 2005
Category: DVD; REGGAETON
Original Price: 19.98
On Sale: 15.98


SONG TITLES:
1. Castigala - Tony Dize 2. Ando Preparado - Angel & Khriz 3. El Palo - Alexis & Fido 4. Sueltame Ya - Notty Play 5. La Vida - Tego Calderon 6. En La Disco Bailoteo - Wisin & Yandel 7. Baila Conmigo - Zion & Lennox 8. Pierde Control - Aniel 9. Si Te Vas - Kartier 10. Voy Tras De Ti - Hector & Tito 11. Hay Algo En Ti - Zion & Lennox 12. Cojela Que Va Sin Jockey - Yankee 13. Tu Y Yo - Baby Rasta & Gringo 14. Sensual Baila - Zion & Lennox 15. Me Tienes Loco - Notty Play 16. Metele Sazon - Tego Calderon 17. Te Puso A Yakear - Wison & Yandel 18. Motivate Al Baile - Baby Ranks

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Viva La Salsa - A Tribute To Latin Music, Live From The Tito Puente Amphitheatre In San Juan, PR: 2-CDs & Bonus DVD
Universal
Originally released: 2004
Category: SALSA/SON; SALSA
EditorsPick: Back in stock! This mega salsa concert held at Puerto Rico's Tito Puente Amphitheater in December, 2003 featured an all-star cast including the singers Adalberto Santiago, Tito Allen, Luigi Texedor, Papo Sánchez and Sammy Gonzalez, Wichy Camacho, Primi Cruz and Darvel Garcia. Long, rich, salsa grooves are played with intensity and driven to the brink of fever by such players as Piro Rodriguez on trumpet, Paoli Mejias on congas, Endel Dueño on timbales, Edwin Rosario on bass, Prodigio Claudio on cuatro, Javier Oquendo on bongo, and many others. There's a *lot* of material here, requiring the use of two CDs. Also includes a bonus DVD disc that has five smokin' tracks from the show: "Boranda," "Indestructible," "El Rey Del Timbal," "Son Son Charari" and "Seguire Sin Soñar." Special mention must be made of Endel Dueño, who, on the DVD, performs several extended landmark timbale solos that are totally amazing. This guy is a killer, folks. His performances on "Indestructible" and "El Rey Del Timbal" must be seen to be believed. What we have here are some of the best timbale solos ever filmed. Puente would be proud. Great show, but just for the DVD alone, this one is... Highly Recommended. (BP)
Original Price: 27.98
On Sale: 22.38


SONG TITLES:
1. Boranda - Luigi Texidor 2. Naci Moreno - Luigi Texidor 3. Linda Teresa - Luigi Texidor 4. Devorame Otra Vez - Wichie Camacho 5. Trucutu - Samy Gonzalez 6. Parece Mentira - Samy Gonzalez 7. Seguire Sin Sonar - Adalberto Santiago 8. Manono - Adalberto Santiago 9. Medley: Dinamita, Ay Caray, Quitate La Mascara - Adalberto Santiago 10. El Rey Del Timbal - Endel Dueno 11. Sin Tu Carino - Papo Sanchez 12. Son Son Charari - Papo Sanchez 13. Arrebatadora - Primi Cruz 14. Puerto Rico - Darvel Garcia 15. Guancona - Tito Allen 16. Indestructible - Tito Allen 17. Bonus DVD Includes: Boranda Bonus DVD Includes: Bonus DVD Includes: 18. Indestructible 19. El Rey Del Timbal 20. Son Son Charari 21. Seguire Sin Sonar

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