Definitely one of the best takes of Mas Que Nada is to be found on this Brazilian beauty from '67. Plenty of other goodies on offer though with Ritmo, Desafinado and the hypnotic beat of Praca Onze. Original 1st press...

New discovery to me with Gonzo Bishop and Guillermo Marchena. The track Paralizado is a wonderful upbeat latin groover that you should not miss. House Of Delight opens with a nice mellow drum break. Cover has got two ...

Little hard to categorise Tri Atma and if you are looking for an all latin affair, this is probably not your best choice. However if you fancy a latin tinged kraut folk group that does not shy experimenting with sitar...

Rare 60s latin release with a nice mix of boogaloo and salsa cuts, check Darktown Strutters Ball. Fair bit of marks on vinyl but high quality pressing so plays really well. Cover with light damage to back spine but st...

Cuban records on Areito are hotter than ever and this one certainly is a very worthwhile affair on the label. Live recording from 1978 featuring a good mix of fusion jazz and midtempo latin groovers. Decent VG copy bu...

Caytronics release out of New York City with a fine blend of Pachanga, Cha Cha Cha and Boleros. US orginal in EX condition, cover with small writing on back cover. Rare pick that does not show up often.

Unusual combination with soprano Carmen Vilalta and famed jazz guitarist Siggi Schwab teaming up on this 1968 release. Enjoyable listen and lots of useful sample elements for the creative producer. Clean NM- vinyl, ga...

Early sixties Coral original by of the finest Flamenco trios. Great listen for anyone into latin jazz guitar and should be a good pick for producers as well. Listen to Zambra Canastera.

Back in stock! Puerto Rican maestro Danny Rivera on top form with Harvey Averne at the production knobs. Mainly mellow stuff but just check the b-boy latino vibes on Una Nueva Manana that is pretty sample ready. Recor...

Cuco Valoy led Los Virtuosos playing salsa, merengue and cumbia. This one holds two of his biggest in Juliana and La Muerte De Don Marcos. Sealed original Discolor release from 1978. Check sound on yourtube....

Big band leader Dave Pell tackles Perez Prado and does a pretty decent job at it, particularly the Mambos are useful. Listen to Mambo Number 8 that gives a good indication of what to expect. Yellow vinyl with some lig...

A record easy to skip with its excessive easy listening danger signs this dance instructions vinyl has some fine latin vibes (Mambo / Cha Cha / Merenque) on here plus two organ drivers in Summertime and Fascination. R...

Early Machito material with Carambola, Bongo Fiesta and Sambia all brilliant jazzy latin grooves. Caliente US release from '73 with nice cover art. Edge wear to cover, small split, record is EX.

You got to credit Eddie Santiago for his choice of cover art. Even if you don't like salsa check out his style. Back cover is even better! Musically this is his best with heavy latin vibes for the floor, some samba as...

Excellent salsa and son by this Columbian constelation on the collectable SAR label. Kikiriki and Caramelo A Kiko stand out by overall a quality recording. Cover in shrink, vinyl is crispy clean NM-

From a time where ballroom dancing was on everyones weekend agenda Steve Lawrence jumped the latin fever with Don Costa offering a mixed bag of Mambo, Cha Cha Cha and more. Try People Will Say We Are In Love. Rare US ...

Brilliant stuff by the Cuban master on West Side Latino Records including the killer dancefloor fave Tanga. Must have material. Cover and record grades between VG and VG+ with playgrade pretty much VG+ except for lig...

More salsa and bolero fun by the Puerto Rican master recording for Vaya Records. Big names on board here like Oscar Colon or Louie Ramirez just to mention a few. Cuento Número Uno and Juan Albanil stand out to my ear ...

One of the best solo affairs by famous salsa vocalist Cheo Feliciano. He nicely brings back a feeling of early Fania recordings. Check Asi Soy for a feel of the direction.

If one could use the term collaborate affair to define a record this one fits perfectly. Pablo Milanes leading a group of latin american superstars in Silvio Rodríguez, Ana Belen, Chico Buarque and many more. Style is...