VA - Roots Of Salsa Vol.1 Classic Latin Tunes Become Salsa Hits (2017)

A great little series that goes way deeper than the salsa you might expect from the title – as the approach here is to pick tracks from many years before, but which still have strong resonance with the pride and power of the Latin scene of the 70s! The collection includes lots of tracks that might come as a real surprise – some larger orchestra material, tracks by trios, and other Latin styles that aren't normally associated with the spirit of salsa – which usually seems to draw most from the descarga years, and the small combos to emerge in the 60s. Instead, this series traces the music much farther back – and includes loads of hard-edged cuts that resonate surprisingly well with later salsa dura – including many records that you might have otherwise passed by! Tracks on this first volume include "Tin Marin" by Randy Carlos, "Magdalena" by Conjunto Casino, "Azucar Mami" by Conjunto Flores Valdes, "Guajira Ven A Gozar" by Trio Matamoros, "Yambeque" by Senen Suarez Y Su Conjunto Del Tropicana Night Club, "Sonero" by Cheo Marquetti, "Jovenes Del Muelle" by Rene Alvarez Y Su Conjunto Los Astros, and "Ven Morena" by Orquesta Aragon.

Track List:

1. Sonero - Cheo Marquetti 02:54
2. No Creo en Brujería - Marciano Mercerón 03:05
3. Yambeque - Senén Suárez 02:41
4. Ven Morena - Orquesta Aragon 02:55
5. Jovenes del Muelle - René Alvarez y Su Conjunto Los Astros 02:53
6. Hachero Pa' un Palo - A. Rodríguez y su Conjunto 02:31
7. Así Son Boncó - Joseìto Fernàndez, Orquesta Aragon 02:43
8. Azúcar Mami - Conjunto Flores Valdés 02:35
9. Magdalena - Conjunto Casino 03:09
10. Tin Marín - Randy Carlos 02:43
11. Asere Crúcoro - Alfonsín Quintana y su Conjunto Jóvenes del Cayo 02:56
12. Guajira Ven a Gozar - Trío Matamoros 02:37
13. Gulliver - Chapuseaux y Damirón 03:09