Rough Guide to Salsa Clandestina (World Music Network, 2007)
Salsa is fast becoming one of the hottest international dance trends, and salsa lovers would absolutely love this compilation of salsa tracks from around the planet. It features raw and contemporary sound from the back street bars and clubs in the Latin world. From the edgy guitars of the Cuban Cowboys to the Latin funk of The Spam Allstars, this release shines a spotlight on the innovators in the underground salsa scene.
Artists include Ray Santiago, Ozomatli, Radio Mundial, Toro Ensamble, The Spam Allstars, Alex Wilson, Bambazulu, Los Mocosos, and Roberto Rodriguez. The 15 tracks on this album are bound to set any Latin-themed party of yours on fire!
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Author: Madanmohan Rao
Madanmohan Rao is an author and media consultant from Bangalore, and global correspondent for world music and jazz for World Music Central and Jazzuality. He has written over 15 books on media, management and culture, and is research director for YourStory Media. Madan was formerly World Music Editor at Rave magazine and RJ at WorldSpace, and can be followed on Twitter at @MadanRao.
