A rare salsa session, originally issued on a very small label. Fantastic sound throughout – very soulful lead vocals from Felix Santini and a fair bit of jazzy solos on flute and tenor from the legendary Mauricio Smith. Side two is especially great, with
Ismael was known as one of the greatest soneros in salsa and Kako was one of the most popular timbaleros during the 60s and 70s, making the combination undeniably electric.
Real turning point in the history of salsa, the band brings together the biggest names of the Fania label with mythical figures like Ray Barretto, Celia Cruz, Willie Colon, etc.
El Palmas Music are back with a third instalment of rare Venezuelan sounds from the 60s and 70s, a wild trip through salsa, boogaloo, garage rock, jazz and delinquent pop.
Afro-Cuban religious rhythms and Puerto Rican bomba and danza—all showcasing lead singer Hector LaVoe’s vocalizations. Harmonizing clusters of dissonant chords for the trombones, Colón’s mature musical vision outpaces his young years and developing skill