Similar in scope and tone to Putumayo’s Brasileiro collection, Cape Verde presents the music of the islands just 300 miles off West Africa’s Senegalese coast. Drawing from Portuguese and African influences, the music of Cape Verde is most often rooted in a sensually languid and rhythmically complex cousin of the blues called morna. Largely popularized on the international …
Hosted by pop and Latin singing sensations Gloria Estefan and Marc Anthony, this all-star tribute honors the undisputed Queen of Salsa, Celia Cruz, an artist of immeasurable standing whose career has spanned more than five decades. Her music and incomparable charisma have touched the hearts and souls of millions of people from every race, nationality, and culture throughout …
It has been 40 years since Tito’s first Dancemania album captured the explosion of Latin sound from his band, who were then packing in the dancers at New York’s Palladium. This live album recaptures that feel, using a bigger band than the original, but the same arrangements. The major difference is that this time the soloists have more …
You could learn to mambo for that upcoming New Year’s Eve party. Or you could pick up Mambo Santa Mambo and get that bad groove before its 18 tracks are over. Packed with delights and surprises, it mines the past 40 to 50 years of prime-time Latin Christmas tunes–complete with campy, cheesy, and cool Yuletide vocals–and succeeds mightily. …
Song Title Artist Time Price
1. La Ultima Copa Tito Puente 5:09
2. Muddy’s Club In Weinheim Tito Puente 3:24
3. Mariachi Medley: Cielito Lindo / La Negra Tito Puente 5:03
4. Marchando Bien Tito Puente 4:14 …
