Latin

Song of the Day: Totó la Momposina “El Pescador”

Totó la Momposina delivers a dazzling example of her expression of the music of the Caribbean coastline of Columbia.

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The great Cuban singer, Benny Moré, applies his timeless voice to the the gorgeous bolero, “Hoy Como Ayer”.

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Dona Onete is proof that it is never too late to embark on a career in music. “Banzeiro” is from her 2nd LP recorded at the age of 78!

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“Acid” is the title track of Ray Barretto‘s debut LP and boasts an unstoppable groove with an infectious feeling of creative freedom.

Antonio Adolfo and his group, Brazuca, turn in a unique blend of genres with the Brazilian classic, ‎”Transamazonica”.

“Vamos a Reir un Poco” is a terrific salsa track from one of the all-time greatest salsa singers, the indispensable Hector Lavoe.

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Cuban master percussionist, Tata Güines, gives a masterclass on the Conga drums with his “Con Tres Tambores Batá”.

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“Caballo Negro” by Nico Gomez And His Afro Percussion Inc. really manages to take the listener someplace over its too brief run-time.

Lucho Bermúdez throws down the gauntlet with a deceptively simple cumbia masterpiece that showcases its author’s angelic clarinet tone.

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‎”Bilongo” is a Latin jazz tour-de-force from the great pianist, Eddie Palmieri, featuring an absolutely crackerjack band.

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