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.