Salsa – The Essential Album on Manteca

Salsa! The Essential Album
London, England – Salsa – The Essential Album is the latest compilation produced by British label Manteca. Salsa is the irresistible, passionate dance music and lifeblood for millions all over the world. And not just the Latin world. Want to ‘rumba’ in Rekyjavic? No problem. ‘Mambo’ in Melbourne? Just say the word. Salsa has become a part of all our lives and these 2 CDs contain some of the best that world can offer. Compilation & notes by Sue Steward.CD1:

1 Willy Chirino: Oxigeno

2 Jose Alberto `El Canario’ : Me Dejó Picao

3 Africando: Mopao

4 Albita: El Manisero

5 Rubén González: Choco’s Guajira

6 Cuarteto Patria & Manu Dibango: Carnaval

7 Nava: Mujer Boricua

8 Orishas: 537 C.U.B.A.

9 Tito Puente: Oye Como Va (Live)

10 Orquesta Broadway: Como Camina Maria

11 Celia Cruz & La Sonora Matancera: Yerbero Moderno

12 Beny More: Yiri Yiri Bon

13 Machito: Escucha Mi Encanto

14 Ismael Rivera: El Chivo De La Campana

15 Eddie Palmieri: Sabroso Guaguanco

CD2:

1 Yma Sumac: Taki Rari

2 Chichi Peralta & Son Familia: La Ciguapa

3 Fulanito: Guallando Goma

4 Sidestepper: Linda Manigua

5 Orlando `Cachaito’ López: Mis Dos Pequeňas

6 Cubanismo: Alemaňy’s Boogaloo

7 Candido Fabré Y Su Banda: La Lizeta

8 Grupo Niche: Mi Pueblo

9 Joe Cuba Sextet: A Las Seis

10 Son 14 with Adalberto Álvarez: A Bayamo En Coche

11 Sierra Maestra: Tíbiri Tábara

12 Pochi y su Coco Band: Dos Personas

13 The Spanish Harlem Orchestra: Pa’ Gozar

14 Grupo Galé: Descarga Galé

15 The Cesta All-Stars with Charlie Palmieri: Jala-Jala Con Aguardiente

Author: Angel Romero

Angel Romero y Ruiz has dedicated his life to musical exploration. His efforts included the creation of two online portals, worldmusiccentral.org and musicasdelmundo.com. In addition, Angel is the co-founder of the Transglobal World Music Chart, a panel of world music DJs and writers that celebrates global sounds. Furthermore, he delved into the record business, producing world music studio albums and compilations. His works have appeared on Alula Records, Ellipsis Arts, Indígena Records and Music of the World.

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