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books, and DVDs.
We specialise in folk,
gypsy, traditional, roots
and contemporary music
from Eastern Europe.
We also stock a selection
of classic salsa and latin
jazz music CDs from
New York.
"Food For Your Latin Soul" continues where "X-Posure"
left off but with an even more adventurous musical dialogue. The true
spirit of Nuyorican latin music is alive and well in the old-school
analogue and live-band recordings, with heavy descarga, salsa dura,
latin jazz, latin soul and bugalu still present. ...the band have added extra musical colour to the picture - Brasilian
samba, Puerto Rican bomba, Afro-Cuban bata drums, ska, Afro-Peruvian
rhythms, Salsoul style string arrangements... More
(SLICD010)
USD 15.99
Dorance Lorza and Sexteto Cafe '10 Years of Salsa'
Hand-picked by Dorancé, 10 Years of Salsa compiles material
recorded by Sexteto Café between 1994 and 2003, 10 tracks of
which first appeared on the albums Café Salsa (PCP Records) and Salsa
Pa' Ti (Candela); the remaining six cuts are drawn from the
"lost" 2000 album Latin DNA… More
(SLICD009)
USD 14.99
Jimmy Le M y La Clave de Londres
'Salsa Feeling' Featuring Tito Allen on vocals
Release from London based timbalero Jimmy Le
Messurier and his band. '...Jimmy le M's exciting and innovative
debut album sets a new world standard for UK salsa.'
John Child
'...this "Salsa Feeling" is infectious. Try it, you'll
like it and I guarantee, you'll soon be back for more!'
DJ Lubi (Salsoul, Leeds)
More
(CD3M6)
USD 14.99
'Al Compas Del Guiro'
Various Artists
Artists Include:
Willie Rodriguez
Orquesta Capri
Charanga Sensual
Daniel Santos. More
(Salsa Int 3M7)
USD 14.99
Chivirico Davila &
Joe Cotto
'Exitos De Chivirico Davila Con La Orquestra De Joe Cotto'
Chivirico Davila, one of the best salsa vocalists ever, accompanied by one
of Puerto Rico's all time favourite band.
More
(ILS001)
USD 15.99
Dorance Lorza & Sexteto Cafe 'Salsa Pa' Ti'
London based Colombian Dorance Lorza and Sexteto Cafe rework
several classic salsa dance tunes breathing new life into the tracks
through intelligent arrangements and precision playing. Classic salsa
done in a classic vibes led style these tunes now belong to Dorance
Lorza and Sexteto Cafe. More
(SLI CD3M9)
USD 14.99
'New York Descargas'
Various Artists
Classic descargas from 1960s
and 70s New York with such legends as Charlie palmieri, Cachao, Louie
Ramirez, Willie Rodriguez, Chorolo, Raphie Martinez, Joe Cotto and
others. Al Santiago produced The Salsa All Stars sessions (making up the
first 5 Descargas presented on this release) by bringing together the
cream of New York Latin musicians, including special guests such as the
legendary Cachao, to jam. More
(CES-29000)
USD 15.99
Cesta All Stars 'Salsa Maxima'
"With this recording of the CESTA ALL-STARS or JAM SESSION,
I sincerely believe, that the main factor of our success, is the
unpredictability of our sessions. It is my great pleasure to introduce
to you the greatest get together of all the best latin cats in the music
business. Under the direction of my great friend Charlie Palmieri
here are the fabulous Cesta All Stars!" Joe Quijano More
(EA8144)
USD 15.99
Willie Villegas
Y Entre Amigos
'Dancer's Paradise'
'With his new CD Dancer's Paradise, Willie Villegas has captured what I
call 'El sonido callejero de los barrios'. It's mega trombones, all star
rhythm section and funky variety of vocals makes this CD a must have.' Joe
Cuba 'Dancers Paradise is an album dedicated to our legends who set the
standards for how hard core salsa should sound. Today's dancers are
energetic and constantly demand the best.' More
(EA001)
CD + DVD
USD 17.99
Willie Villegas
Y Entre Amigos 'Salsa En La Calle, New York Style'
CD + DVD
Music CD and video DVD set.
The CD serves up that classic salsa sound so loved by dancers and
listeners alike, while the DVD features video segments from Willie
Villegas's public access TV show "Salsa En La Calle".
Recorded live at the club El Flamingo are Ernie Acevedo y Conjunto
Imagen, Fajardo Jr. y Sus Estrellas, Orlando Marin and
Willie Villegas Y Entre Amigos. More
(CD 3M1-2)
USD 14.99
'New York Guaguanco'
Various Artists
Guaguanco New York style! If a band played 'Guaguanco'
they were playing hard no nonsense straight-ahead salsa! Tight
arrangements around a three or four piece brass section, driven along by
great percussionists from second generation Cubans and Puerto Ricans.
This collection showcases some of the very best combos and orquestras
playing 'Guaguanco' in the Big Apple, New York style! More
(MLCD1016)
USD 14.99
Charlie Palmieri and his Orchestra 'Charlie Palmieri and his Orchestra'
A classic album from one of the best Latin jazz pianist ever! Charlie
Palmieri at his peak with a great band and production by Bobby Marin. More
(LOFTCD001)
USD 15.99
Grupo X
'X-POSURE'
Grupo X are one of Europe’s leading latin jazz groups. Led by
trombonist Jonny Enright and based in London, they initially
evolved as an offshoot of the UK’s premier salsa band of the 90’s, Orquesta
La Clave.
Conquering the salsa dance floors in Puerto Rico is this new release
from Rigo and his top notch swinging band. More
(OMR0004)
USD 15.99
Junito Y Secreto A Voces 'Bailalo...'
Another quality release from the Puerto Rican salsa dance label Obra
Maestro Records. This label has now got the deserved reputation for
delivering CD releases specially aimed at the salsa dancers.
Leader of this swinging outfit is timbalero Junito Albino, a
former sideman to such salsa singers as Lalo Rodriguez, Frankie Ruiz and
Tito Nieves. More
(39252)
USD 15.99
Rigo y su Obra Maestra 'Y Seguimos Bailando'
Storming release by top swinging Puerto Rican salsa dance band. More
(MCD1018)
USD 14.99
Willie Rodriguez And His Orchestra
'Soogie'
Willie Rodriguez & his Orchestra with Sammy Figueroa Vocals.
Originally released 1960. More
(MLSCD1012)
USD 14.99
Felix Morales
and his Orchestra Capri
Same
Great Latin jazz led by pianist Felix Morales More
(2564)
USD 15.99
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Rigo y su Obra Maestra
'Rumba Pa' Rumberos'
Consistent swinging new release from Puerto Rican salsa dance band.
Rigo's musicians are drawn from the ranks of bands such as those
led by Eddie Palmieri, Ray Barretto, La India, Tito Puente, Tony Vega
and Roberto Roena. More
(MLS-1002)
USD 14.99
Raphie Martinez and his National Combo
'Cool, Man, Boogaloo'
This debut release by ClaraSalsa, titled 'Baila Con Ella' has
taken the Latin nightclubs and radio stations by storm! 'Baila Con Ella'
features new arrangements in a similar style to that of the heyday of
salsa dura. More