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Format: Vinyl Record LP, Gema Records. USA release, stereo, no date. Rare 1960s release and surprisingly Chombo Silva's only solo release. Cuban born Chombo Silva interprets 10 songs by the famous composer Armando Manzanero. Musicians include: Chombo Silva on saxophone and violin; Sonny Osacar (Sonny Bravo) on piano; Bobby Rodriguez on bass; Freddy Rodriguez on guitar; Mike Collazo on drums; Marcelino Guerra on conga. 10 tracks including: Esta Tarde Vi Llover; No; Parece Que Fue Ayer; Contigo Aprendi; Aquel Senor; Somos Novios; Adoro; Solo Para Ti; Cuando Estoy Contigo; Mia. Jacket open but still in shrink, some shelf wear, name written on back.We are currently away. You can still browse our stock, but cannot place an order. We will re-open mid-February 2025. Thanks for your patience!
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Oliva-Cantu Records. USA release from 1980. Gatefold jacket issue with musical Arrangements by Jorge Calandrelli. Cuban born popular salsa singer who is is recognized throughout the world as the creator of the Miami Sound, a unique fusion of Cuban music, rock, jazz, Brazilian and Caribbean rhythms. 8 tracks including: El Collar de Clodomiro; Palomita Paloma; Honky Funk; Juan Salvador Gaviota; Que Sera de Nuestro Amor; Anorandote, Extranandote; Ella; Cancion De Despedida. Jacket has some light staining and a little wear.We are currently away. You can still browse our stock, but cannot place an order. We will re-open mid-February 2025. Thanks for your patience!
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Decca Records. Decca Records, USA release, no date but looks 1950s. Authentic over the shoulder pan drum music from Jamaica. The band cover a few old Cuban numbers. 12 tracks including: Mambo Negro, Synco, Zambei, El Negrito Del Batey, Mango Walk, La Mujer Puertoriquena and others. Jacket and record in great condition.We are currently away. You can still browse our stock, but cannot place an order. We will re-open mid-February 2025. Thanks for your patience!
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Fania Records. Fania Records, USA release from 1979. Cuban born sonero Justo Betancourt who moved to New York in the early 1960s and achieved success singing with various salsa bands. This LP was produced by Louie Ramirez; the recording director is Ray Santos. 8 tracks including: Yo Sin Ti, Como Selva, La Realidad, Asi Lo Entiendo, Que Mas Quieres De Mi, Mi Lolelolay, Vivir, Saguate Cumbia. Jacket open but still in shrink.We are currently away. You can still browse our stock, but cannot place an order. We will re-open mid-February 2025. Thanks for your patience!
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Dot Records. Released on the DOT Records label, Holywood California. George Hernandez at his peak, 1950s Cuban big band style music with Lita Baron and Bobby Ramos on vocals. Cuban born Senor Hernandez directs a dynamic, vital aggregation typical of Cuban popular music exposition at its modern best. The attack of the brass and rhythm is something at which AngloSaxon ears may marvel once again... 12 tracks including: El Conde y la Condesa, Quimbombo, Noche de Ronda, Golden Moon, Las Cuarentonas, Rapsodia De Cueros, Domitila, Batacha, Love For Love, Tropicale, Oye Mulata, From This Moment On/ El Cumbanchero. Lovely clean copy with some great dance music.We are currently away. You can still browse our stock, but cannot place an order. We will re-open mid-February 2025. Thanks for your patience!
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Guajiro Records. 1980 release on the Guajiro Records label, USA. Roberto Torres, vocalist, label owner, innovator with musical his stars, mainly Orquesta Broadway musicians. With his label Guajiro records, Roberto Torres took Cuban music to new heights, a smooth, sweet yet robust swinging nightclub sound. 6 tracks including: Son De La Loma, El Comelon, Union Cienfueguera, Mi Yambu, Cuba Criolla, En El Batey. Jacket open but still in shrink.We are currently away. You can still browse our stock, but cannot place an order. We will re-open mid-February 2025. Thanks for your patience!
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Decca Records. USA Decca mono release, no date but 1950s. Cha Cha Chas and Mambos from the musician's musician. Alberto Socarras is credited as the first Cuban flute player in jazz and one of the first to start an orchestra performing latin music in New York city. His flute playing and Arrangements are often praised highly by more modern latin musicians. 12 tracks including: Tea For Two Cha Cha, Sixty Second Mambo, A- You're Adorable, Nervous Gavotte Mambo, Hal's Cha Cha Cha, Mambo Impromptu, Algun Dia and others. Jacket open but still in shrink, has two small drill holes, vinyl looks brand new.We are currently away. You can still browse our stock, but cannot place an order. We will re-open mid-February 2025. Thanks for your patience!
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Mercury Records. Released on Mercury Records USA. Havana born Jose Melis was a well-loved personality and pianist whose Cuban accent endeared him to many fans. He was bandleader for Jack Paar's 'Tonight' show from 1957 to 1962 in the US. 12 tracks including: In A Little Spanish Town, Quita Quita, Maracas In Caracas, Joshua's Samba, Vamos Vamos.We are currently away. You can still browse our stock, but cannot place an order. We will re-open mid-February 2025. Thanks for your patience!
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Kubaney Records. Kubaney Records, USA release, no date. 1950s Cuban poet/performer. Original release from Cuban born Luis Carbonell, who is considered to be the best performer of what is commonly referred to as black, Afro-Cuban or mulata poetry. 12 tracks including: Espabilate Mariana, Yo Quiero Ser Comparsera, Psiquiatra, Me Priva La Sociedad, El Agua Medicinal, Que 10 Anos No Son Na, Celos Negros, Carta Negra and others.We are currently away. You can still browse our stock, but cannot place an order. We will re-open mid-February 2025. Thanks for your patience!
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Maype Records. Maype Records, USA, no date. Afro-Cuban music based on African slaves' religious beliefs. Conjunto directed by Gilberto Valdes, narration between tracks by Professor Carmelina Poldo. 12 tracks including: Canto A Elegua; San Juan Bautista, Orcun En Africano; Ochose, El Cazador; San Rafael, Osay; Santa Barbara, Chango; Santa Teresa, Oya La Duena Del Cementerio; Yemalla, Virgen De Regla, Duena Del Mar; La Virgen De La Caridad, Ochun, Duena De Los Rios; Nana Burucu, Santo Sabanero; Yroco Santo La Ceiba, Santo Muy Respetuoso; San Lazaro, Conocido Como Elu-Aye; Rezo A Obatala, Las Mercedes. Jacket in great ondition, vinyl looks virtually unplayed. Record label is Maype white version.We are currently away. You can still browse our stock, but cannot place an order. We will re-open mid-February 2025. Thanks for your patience!
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Musicalia Records. Musicalia label release, stereo, no date or country of origin but most likely USA. Classic Cuban big band material from the 1950s from orquesta formed by the brothers Castro. With vocalists Carlos Diaz, Orestes Macias, Chamaco Garcia and Kino Moran. Great vintage aerial shot of Havana on front jacket. 10 tracks including: El Amor De Mi Bohio, Mi Nuevo Ritmo, Danzoneando, Cobarde, La Consecuencia and others. Open but still in shrinkWe are currently away. You can still browse our stock, but cannot place an order. We will re-open mid-February 2025. Thanks for your patience!
Format: Vinyl Record LP, GR Records. GR Records, USA released in 1976, stereo. Pachangas, Pregons and Afro Cuban roots music from Gina Martin. Gina Martin's work is strongly influenced by the Cuban Santeria religion. Artistic direction by Gina Martin, the label GR is Gina Records. Gina Martin worked for many years in Cuba as singer with Obdulio Morales and Celina Y Reutilio. 10 tracks including: Elegua, Panque Con Ajonjoli, Chango, Pachanga En bembe, Obatala, Orula, Ochun, Ogun, Plegaria A Yemaya, Babalu Aye. Open but still in shrink, vinyl looks unplayed.