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The Afrosound sings of a double diaspora, first the trek in chains during the infamous Middle Passage from the Motherland of Africa to the so-called New World, then much later, the migration from the plantations to the cities. This release deals with the unique sounds produced as a result of the inventive mixing of pop and roots that took place in the urban confines of the Discos Fuentes studios, far from Colombia's coastal regions. The invented term \"Afrosound\" serves as the title of a thrilling and sometimes odd soundtrack that chronicles the diffusion and evolution of the musical culture from those coastal regions as it was brought inland, where it was translated, simplified, mass marketed, manufactured, modernized, \"whitened,\" globalized, recycled, and then sent back to the world at large, disseminated from the cities of Medellín and Bogotá, where the major bulk of the music production industry resided in the '50s through to the '70s. To tell the story of Afrosound, you not only have to know about the influence of Afro-Antillean music and indigenous Colombian tropical coastal genres, you also have to know something about the history of Discos Fuentes and musician\/producer \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eJulio Ernesto \"Fruko\" Estrada\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Suffice it to say that the coastal area of Colombia shares in common with other areas in the Caribbean Antilles a certain tropical mix of sensuality and syncopation that somehow manages to combine joy and pain in a transporting wave of rhythm and melody that is food for the soul. The tracks on this compilation were chosen from the vast archives of Discos Fuentes because they are fun, funky, and unexpected. The title of this compilation comes from one of the Fuentes bands, Afrosound, but here it's taken more as a general term to denote the funkier side of the label's prolific output in the '60s and '70s. The unifying factor for the collection is that the tracks all have something to do with African roots or influences in one way or another, and they mark a period of sonic experimentation, self expression, upheaval, rebellion and rebirth in the industry, nurtured by Discos Fuentes and its stable of musicians, producers, and engineers. Full-color printed inner sleeves include in-depth liner notes with rare photos and original LP artwork.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Forced Exposure","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52697653281047,"sku":"VAMPI 108LP","price":59.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0996\/6983\/6055\/files\/TheAfrosoundOfColombiaVol.1.jpg?v=1776746441"},{"product_id":"afrosound-colombia-v3-2lp","title":"The Afrosound Of Colombia Vol. 3","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2024 restock. It's been a few years, but Vampisoul is back with the next installment of Colombian tropical bangers from the deep vaults of Discos Fuentes. The term Afrosound denotes an always exciting, sometimes surprising soundtrack chronicling the embrace, development, dissemination, and commercialization of the country's rich Afro-Coastal musical heritage over more than four decades. It is the proud sound of African-rooted culture translated, transformed, and transmitted through the commercial enterprise of Discos Fuentes, and this third collection offers an even more diverse and chronologically wide-ranging array of tracks than the previous two volumes, with an even stronger focus on the music's folkloric origins. The unifying factor this time is the same: African roots or influences and the period of experimentation, self-expression, upheaval, rebellion, and rebirth in the industry, nurtured by the label and its stable of musicians, song-writers, producers, and engineers. Although this volume does not list \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eFruko Y Sus Tesos\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in the track-by-track credits, the presence of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eJulio Ernesto Estrada Rincón\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e can be felt throughout, with the first half setting the stage for his artistic birth, schooling and eventual emergence at the label, and the second half featuring bands that he was an integral part of or had a hand in creating, producing, and composing for. And with that said, Vampisoul dedicate this collection to Fruko: long may he reign as \"The King of Afrosound\". This incredible stream of black gold adorned and enriched the public airways of Cali, Buenaventura, Cartagena, Baranquilla, to become a symbol of pride and part of Colombia's collective identity. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eAfrosound Vol. 3\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e comprises an outstanding selection of 26 hard-to find-tracks, many reissued for the first time, covering a wide array of Afro-rooted genres, with a stronger focus on the music's folkloric origins than in previous volumes, featuring recordings by the likes of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eMichi Sarmiento\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eWganda Kenya\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Latin Brothers\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eLos Corraleros De Majagual\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ePeregoyo\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e... 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Thus was born the oddly named \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eLos Afroins\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (a contraction of Afro, indicating the roots of the music, and '--ins', for the label name), an obscure, short-lived combo that would release two albums and six 45s. The repertoire focused on cover versions of hit Afro-Antillean tunes both classic and contemporary. Pianist \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eAgustín Martínez 'El Conde'\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, who would later work with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eJoe Arroyo\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eJuan Piña\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, led the group and did some arranging. INS artistic director \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlfredo Linares 'El Inca'\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the famed Peruvian keyboardist and composer, oversaw the project and guested on piano for several tracks, doing some arranging as well. The vocals were handled by a pair of young as yet unknown singers, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eLucho Puerto Rico\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eRay Betancourt\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, who would later go on to more fame in the 1980s, the former with his own \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eLucho Puerto Rico y su Conjunto Sonero\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eConjunto Son del Barrio\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and the latter with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eWillie Salcedo\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eReales Brass de Colombia\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eLos Caribes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eÓscar Toscano \"El Márquez Argentino\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (whose orchestra backed \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ePalito Ortega\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in the 1960s) and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eLuis E Mosquera\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e arranged as well, while the rest of the band was made up of INS-related studio musicians. Their first album, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Gozar Salsomanos Con Los Afroins\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, is a sought-after collector's item and contains ten brassy, heavy-duty salsa gems that don't let up for the duration of the record. There are covers of salsa hits by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eIsmael Rivera\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ('El Nazareno', 'Orgullosa'), \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eLos Ahijados\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ('Virgen De La Cueva', 'Guayo, Pellizco Y Pata'), \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eRoberto De La Barrera\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ('Sabrosón'), \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eCheo Marquetti\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ('Apriétala'), and even the smash pop hit by the French modern classical and electronic music composer \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eSaint-Preux\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (a great instrumental descarga version of 'Concierto Para Una Sola Voz'). In addition, there are two originals ('Afroinspiración' and 'Cuídate') that are equally hot. The whole package makes for a very satisfying party record that deserves to be more accessible and better known by today's salsómanos who may have heard of Fruko y sus Tesos or Grupo Niche but have yet to discover Los Afroins.\" --\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ePablo Iglesias\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, aka \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eDJ Bongohead\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Presented in facsimile artwork and pressed on 180 gram vinyl.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Forced Exposure","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52697653379351,"sku":"VAMPI 201LP","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0996\/6983\/6055\/files\/AGozarSalsomanos.jpg?v=1776746239"},{"product_id":"mi-nuevo-lp","title":"Mi Nuevo Ritmo","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVampisoul present a reissue of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlfredo Linares Y Su Salsa Star\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e' \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eMi Nuevo Ritmo\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, originally released in 1974. A nonstop salsa dura party album from start to finish, comparable with any of New York's finest like \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eRay Barretto\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eWillie Colón\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e from the same era, but with its own unique swinging sound and bright, crisp, joyful vibe. There are plenty of straight up Cuban-roots based salsa tunes, plus some Latin jazz and Latin soul and a bolero. Trumpets, hand claps, loud cowbell, and vigorous vocals all make for a great listen and an even better dance experience. As the track \"La Música Brava\" proclaims: \"Yo no quiero que pare la música brava!\" (I don't want the badass music to stop!). The record is actually a patchwork of different recording sessions made in Peru and Colombia, featuring differing studio sound and musician lineups. Linares had just returned to his adopted home of Medellín from a period spent in Peru and was looking for a record deal. He had brought master tapes with four songs recorded in Lima and was shopping them around in the hopes of securing an album contract. Linares also cut some Colombian sessions which feature \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eRoy \"Tayrona\" Betancourt\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e as well as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eHenry Castro\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eEnrique Fabián\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Unfortunately, neither Discos Fuentes nor Sonolux or Codiscos were interested. At that time, vinyl for making records was scarce and over-priced due to the petroleum crisis and hence the labels were reluctant to try out a new artist. \"There was nothing to be done. The only company that had vinyl stock was INS. So, I did the business with them even though they didn't have a known name in Colombia. The strength of that album made them rather famous.\" The song \"Mambo Rock\" (with \"Estricto Guaguancó\" on the B side) came out on a 45rpm record in 1974, and, as Linares recounts it, \"two months later the sale was at a very high level. So, partly out of gratitude, I started producing for them. It is from there that my other records and the AfroINS albums came.\" Unfortunately, the master tapes to the LP were lost or destroyed, as with all INS releases, so the best possible vinyl sources and audio restoration has been used for this deluxe reissue. Recommended by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eDJ Bongohead\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e of Peace \u0026amp; Rhythm. 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No other original records of this type were released in Peru until the early '80s. In the '70s, in Peru, most rock groups sang in English. For his LP, Zulu chose to sing in his own language and focus on his own emotions and experiences. In the early days of his career, he became member of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eLos Shain's\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, for less than a year. Then he was invited to join \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eTraffic Sound\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e playing bass guitar and keyboards and record the band's third album \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eLux\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. An offer to start a solo career would follow and \"Como una escalera\", \"Alegría\", and \"Cariño grande\" 45s were released. The expectations that his first solo singles generated were met by the release of the LP \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eZulu\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in 1974, boasting an eclectic and innovative sound. Andean folk, Afro-Latin beats, psych-tinged prog rock scents, Moog glides, choir arrangements spread across the entire album creating a truly unique piece of music. A few demos were also recorded for the next album but this never saw the light. In December 1974, a few months after the LP was released, the artist decided to disappear. At this point of his life, he started to become aware of the need to define spirituality. After exploring and comparing countless religious, philosophical, psychological texts and trying transcendental meditation and yoga, he concluded that the Bible was the most profound and clearest text. While this was going on, his public figure grew thanks to the success of his album. At the end of 1974, Zulu surprised the manager of IEMPSA, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eAugusto Sarria\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, by communicating his decision to leave show business. The artist vanished into the religious path, making sure his music got as unnoticed as possible... The reissue has been supervised by the artist himself and includes extensive notes and the extra track \"Haces mal, pobre chico\", B side to his first single that never made it into the album.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Forced Exposure","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52697653510423,"sku":"VAMPI 230LP","price":26.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0996\/6983\/6055\/files\/Zulu.jpg?v=1776746089"},{"product_id":"14-magnificos-lp","title":"14 MAGnificos Bailables","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMAG has been, since its foundation in 1953, an essential label in the music scene of Peru, allowing the development of the careers of both tropical artists and musicians of other genres. At the head was \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eDon Manuel Antonio Guerrero\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, its founder, whose name comes from the acronym of the label itself (M.A.G.). In 2021 MAG was acquired by the Spanish company Distrolux SL, owner of the Munster and Vampisoul record labels, after years of previous collaborations in which some of the most emblematic titles in the catalog were already reissued for the international market: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eNils Jazz Ensemble\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eSonora Casino\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eTraffic Sound\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eAl Valdez\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ePax\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e... \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cu\u003e14 MAGníficos Bailables\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a 14-track compilation that celebrates a new era in the history of the label, now under the Vampisoul umbrella, with a selection of astonishing dance floor-oriented gems. This is also a perfect introduction to MAG, showcasing the amazing musical variety sported by the Peruvian label throughout the years. The comp includes juicy Cuban songs like \"Mi Son Combinado\", an outstanding original taken from the extremely scarce LP recorded by Cuba's finest \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrquesta Revé\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for MAG in Lima, and the explosive guaracha \"Tin Marin\" by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eLos Kintos\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a group led by guitarist \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ePancho Acosta\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Also, classic songs such as \"Arroz Con Coco\" or \"Aprieta (Oye Como Va),\" and obscure recordings like the stunning \"Ritmo Veregua\" by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eTito Chicoma\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. MAG will turn 70 in 2023 and is a pivotal label in Peruvian music, mainly focused on tropical rhythms although its extensive catalogue also includes rock, pop and jazz recordings. 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The only album by Venezuela's most prolific percussionist, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eNené Quintero\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and his first band sounds like a somewhat artisanal classic rock album from the end of the '60s but made by \"salseros\" (as involved in Salsa music). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrupo Pan\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was formed in 1970 in the popular Caracas neighborhood of Marín at the initiative of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eCarlos \"Nené\" Quintero\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e together with his brother \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eJesús \"Chú\" Quintero\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. His experience as a professional musician as part of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eLos Dementes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eRay Pérez\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e's group, would allow him to retain the rhythmic strength and brass arrangements typical of salsa, but also explore other sounds based on powerful guitars. The band would be completed with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlfredo Padilla\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (percussion), \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eDavid Azuaje\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eCarlos Guerra\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (trombones), \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eHenry Camba\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (trumpet), and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eRubén \"Micho\" Correa\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (electric guitar), already with a solid reputation as a guitarist after years playing in rock bands. Nené Quintero would resume contact with his acquaintance \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eMario Tepedino\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, at that time artistic director of 2001 Juvenil, a Venezuelan TV show focused on the promotion of young musical values, who would offer them to appear on said program. Through the popularity provided by, their frequent television appearances, they were offered the opportunity to record an album. In December 1970, their first and only LP would be released, recorded at the Fidelis studios in Caracas and produced by Mario Tepedino. It was published by Souvenir, a label responsible for the release of many other essential Venezuelan rock albums, such as the highly sought-after records by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Love Depression\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eLadies W.C\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003ePan\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e's successes in overcoming through its grooves the eternal rivalry between the followers of the hard rock sounds and those who, on the contrary, were devotees of salsa. All the songs on the album are written by \"Nené\" Quintero himself and remain as fundamental milestones in the history of Venezuelan rock. The album would contribute to the birth of a new paradigm of Latin rock, along the lines of what other artists such as Santana or El Chicano were doing from the United States in those same years. After this Souvenir release, the band would also record two singles on another label called Promus. Grupo Pan would remain active until 1973 when the band members would follow different paths. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003ePan\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, their only LP, has become one of the essential and most sought-after Venezuelan albums. Remastered sound; includes two bonus tracks, liner notes, and exclusive photos; 180 gram vinyl.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Forced Exposure","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52697653707031,"sku":"VAMPI 263LP","price":28.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0996\/6983\/6055\/files\/Pan_45ecd66f-724e-4a21-b9c1-953ddc08bdee.jpg?v=1776745853"},{"product_id":"cumbias-lp","title":"Cumbias y Boogaloos","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2024 repress. First time reissue, originally released in 1968. The musician \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eRoberto Enrique \"Tito\" Chicoma\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e forged one of the most solid and constant career paths in Peruvian music. In 1959, at the age of 23, Tito moved to Lima, where he soon joined ensembles such as the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eKoki Palacios\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eArmando Boza\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e orchestras, which took him abroad for the first time on tour. A recognized musician in his own right, Tito would later decide to form his own orchestra, which was soon hired by América Televisión, starring on programs such as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cu\u003eEl Show de Juan Silva\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, where he accompanied international artists that visited Lima. In 1966, Tito made his first record under his own name on the MAG label, performing two cumbias by the Colombian group \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eLos Teen Agers\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The praise the single received led to the recording of his first LP, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cu\u003eEl Ritmo de Moda\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, where he continued to compile Colombian songs. At the end of 1967, he dedicated his new LP project to recording two fashionable rhythms at the time: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cu\u003eCumbias y Boogaloos\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The Colombian cumbia became popular in Peru from 1964 onwards, when local orchestras like those of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eAndrés de Colbert\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eMario Cavagnaro\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eEulogio Molina\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eLucho Macedo\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e recorded cumbia hits, then the genre soared when groups like \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eLos Pacharacos\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eLos Demonios del Mantaro\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e mixed it with Andean music. Boogaloo in Peru was popularized chiefly by the record label MAG, which kept its listeners up to date with developments in tropical music in New York, releasing and distributing records by Alegre Records and recording versions of hit songs such as \"El Pito\" and \"Mamblues\" with local musicians. The recording sessions for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cu\u003eCumbias y Boogaloos\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cspan\u003e began in December 1967, when Tito released one of his first compositions: \"Dale U\". He also recorded the instrumental track \"La Cigüeña\" and \"Plaza de Toros\", two compositions by the Venezuelan artist \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eHugo Blanco\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. After a trip to Buenos Aires in 1968, he recorded two more songs, both from the Alegre Records single: \"Mr. Trumpet Man\" and \"El Diri-Bop\" by Puerto Rican musicians \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eRichie Ray\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eBobby Cruz\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Then, during May, Tito recorded a couple of songs by the Venezuelan guitarist \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrlando Peñaranda Moros\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and his group \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrlando y su Combo\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: \"Pata Pata Pelada\" and \"A Que Tú No Sabes\". The former was inspired by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eMiriam Makeba\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e's 1967 global hit \"Pata Pata\". The sessions were complemented by recording \"La Cebolla\", a composition by the Colombian songwriter \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eGraciela Arango de Tobón\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and the Amazonian waltz \"La Contamanina\" recorded with a cumbia beat. By September 1968, the LP was released and received extensive airplay on the radio, especially the cumbias. An obscure tropical gem loaded with dancefloor tunes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Forced Exposure","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52697653739799,"sku":"VAMPI 268LP","price":28.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0996\/6983\/6055\/files\/CumbiasyBoogaloos.jpg?v=1776745735"},{"product_id":"baile-ud-lp","title":"Baile Ud. Con Betico Salas","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFirst time reissue. Originally released in 1966. First solo LP by the talented Peruvian artist \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eBetico Salas\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, lead trumpet player of the great \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eSonora de Lucho Macedo\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, one of the best ensembles playing Cuban repertoires in the early '60s. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlfredo Linares\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e on piano and sonero vocals by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eBenny del Solar\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e stand out on this album. Benny del Solar sings lead vocals on the cumbia of Argentine origin \"Nos Vamos A Casar\"; the Colombian \"Lo Que Pasa Es Que La Banda Está Borracha\", a continental hit since the early sixties; the guaracha \"A Los Muchachos De Belén\", by Puerto Rican musician \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eTito Rodríguez\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e; the guaracha \"Ritmo Del Amor\"; the elegant Cuban guaguancó \"Así Namá\", also well known for Tito Rodríguez's rendition; and the cumbia \"Qué Le Digo A Mi Mujer\". Singer, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eCésar Gonzales\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, who would have an extensive career in Peruvian tropical music, sang lead vocals in the guaguancó by the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eSonora Matancera\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \"Lindo Omelenko\" and the bolero \"El Árbol\", a hit for the singer \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eRoberto Ledesma\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, also recorded that same year by Peruvians \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eCarmita Jiménez\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eAnamelba\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eRaul del Mar\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eLucho Macedo\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e himself, who decided to sing for his new record label. The mythical singer \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eJohnny Arce\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, years later known as Mr. Macondo, also appears on the album on the two guarachas: \"La Renga\", a composition by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eEsther Forero\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, known as \"La novia de Barranquilla\"; and \"Yo Soy Candela\", a composition by the Colombian \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eRay Rodríguez\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Finally, \"La Chola\" is a cumbia by Peruvian composer \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eTomás Benítez\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e; and \"Mambo Jazz\" is a version of the descarga \"Yayi's Instant Mambo\", an innovative instrumental track performed by Puerto Rican \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eWillie Rosario\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, who recorded it in the United States at the start of 1966 with his own orchestra. 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Rodríguez is a classical and jazz trained guitarist who in the early days of his career would join some of the best orchestras in Venezuela, including \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eAldemaro Romero\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e's \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eOnda Nueva\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. He put together this brief project: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eLa Retreta Mayor\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, which only released this one album. La Retreta Mayor was a short-lived ten-piece band with the addition of numerous guest musicians, totaling 29 members, that created a jazz-funk and fusion gem considered a reference in Venezuelan music history. The group unfortunately disbanded right after the recording and did not play live or record any more music together. The album contains quite a few heaters for the dance floor like \"Zambo\" and \"Líquido Elemento\", blazing with the rich brass section and percussion, not to mention the opener \"Torta de Pan\", reminiscent of recordings of classic US funk bands such as the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eJBs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Rodríguez would follow this album two years later with the now much sought-after LP \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eBúsqueda\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e recorded and produced between the States and Venezuela. 180 gram vinyl.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Forced Exposure","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52697653838103,"sku":"VAMPI 276LP","price":28.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0996\/6983\/6055\/files\/LaRetretaMayor.jpg?v=1776745494"},{"product_id":"cumbia-cumbia-v1-2lp","title":"Cumbia Cumbia Cumbia!!! Vol. 1","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2025 repress. The historical origins of cumbia in Colombia are nebulous and imprecise. The mythology surrounding it suggests an ancient past when Amerindian, African and European musical sounds were mixed together. The main record companies in Colombia such as Discos Fuentes, Discos Tropical, Sonolux, Zeida-Codiscos, Silver, Ondina, Discos Atlantic, Vergara, and Curro were created between Barranquilla, Medellín, Cartagena, and Bogotá from 1936 to 1954. All of them, without exception, recorded Colombian tropical music that over the years was given different names such as porro, gaita, fandango, paseaito, merecumbé, mapalé, bullerengue or, of course, cumbia. This first volume in the series \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eCumbia Cumbia Cumbia!!!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e comprises 24 Colombian cumbia bangers for the dancefloor from the deep vaults of Discos Fuentes, the most emblematic and best remembered label in the golden age of the genre. 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The curiosity of musicians interested in the traditional music and folklore of the coasts since the late '80s, the consequent mixture of different musical genres (modern and roots) at the end of the 20th century and the almost impossible desire of collectors to find a copy of the album or one of the band's singles, gave it the status it should always have had as a pioneer, milestone and beacon. 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How did a singer from Ashtabula, Ohio record one of the great female-led soul albums and then simply fall off the map, never to record or perform again? While on tour with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eJames Brown\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for only a month or so, when the group reached Cincinnati in mid-'68 she entered the King Records studio there to record what would become \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eSoul Fever\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The songs were a combination of covers, some of which she'd been doing in her live shows, like \"Fever\" and \"Try Me,\" and originals written by producer \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eHenry Glover\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and pianist \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eDon Pullen\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, who was the bandleader on the session. 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A stark, black-and-white photograph of a snow-clad fire escape, rendered with high contrast, encapsulates the hard realities of the city that birthed Brooklyn Sounds' unmistakable sound. It's not just an album cover; it's a visual manifesto, a slice of New York's gritty soul frozen in time. As the reels rolled in the studio, capturing the essence of guaguancó, son montuno, bomba, and Latin soul, the band's music spoke to the streets, telling tales of broken romance, Santería, Puerto Rican roots, and the unbridled revelry of the city that never sleeps. The recording exuded a savage, smoggy vibe, full of heavy Nuyorican underground salsa dura propelled by raw trombones and in-your-face percussion. Released under the audacious Salsa Records -- a name that turned heads and raised eyebrows -- \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eBrooklyn Sounds!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e broke free from the mold, refusing to be confined by mainstream expectations. The LP became a sought-after treasure, transcending its low-budget origins. This hidden jewel, with its relentless rhythms and untamed spirit, never succumbed to the airwaves controlled by the big labels. It's a rebellion against the establishment, a testament to the band's refusal to conform. While Brooklyn Sounds may not have soared to mainstream heights, its impact echoes through collector circles worldwide, from Toronto to Tokyo, where enthusiasts crave the rare, the raw, and the rebellious. 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It comprises eight great, solid tracks; some, new interpretations from other albums in which \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eMike Guagenti\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e participated with his handsome and captivating voice -- a crooner with a salsero soul -- that, at times, could remind listeners of the late \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eTito Rodríguez\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and even \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eRay Ramos\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. It has developed a cult following, and finding a copy of the original could be quite expensive. Luckily, this officially licensed and restored edition will fill that void. 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This album has earned cult status over the years, securing its place as one of the most coveted Brazilian records of all time. Remastered from the original tapes and pressed on 180g vinyl. This release is part of a new reissue series that will include many other outstanding Brazilian classics. Hyldon's debut release was one of the top-selling albums that year, capturing the vibrant musical spirit of the 1970s and reflecting the influence of the black power movement alongside artists like \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eTim Maia\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eCassiano\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. 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Whether your taste is focused on bossa jazz, samba, psych folk or soul, Valle has surely recorded a great album for you. His much sought-after and stunning self-titled album from 1970 includes \"Ele E Ela,\" as sampled on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eJay-Z\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e's \"Thank You,\" as well as some of his most popular songs like \"Freio Aerodinamico\" and \"Os Grilos,\" swinging between sophistication and groove. Remastered from the original tapes and pressed on 180g vinyl, this release is part of Vampisoul's new reissue series that comprises many other outstanding Brazilian classics by the likes of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eEvinha, Cassiano, Gerson King Combo, Hyldon\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and more. 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Dávila also composed \"Me Queda Un Guaguancó,\" which is Roberto's favorite song on the record (as well as a fan favorite), with Papo sounding like his friend \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eHéctor Lavoe\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and Quique Dávila's proud manifesto declaring that Puerto Rico now had its own son montuno, \"Oye Tu Son, Borinquen,\" featuring the pianist's tasty but brief solo. 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Among the key ideas discussed was the fusion of jazz with Argentine folk styles such as zamba, chacarera, malambo, cueca, and candombe, as well as a deeper look into African rhythms as a bridge between musical worlds. Two members of that collective, keyboardist \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eSantiago Giacobbe\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and bassist \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eJorge \"Negro\" González\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, carried those ideas forward when they formed Quinteplus in 1969. The group came together naturally: all the musicians already knew each other and had played in different projects around the Buenos Aires scene. They shared a strong admiration for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eJulian \"Cannonball\" Adderley\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e's quintet, along with a clear goal -- to develop a modern jazz language grounded in local Argentine rhythms. From the start, Quinteplus stood out for its openness and adventurous spirit. Rhythm was central, and so was experimentation. The band belonged to a generation of Argentine jazz musicians eager to explore electric instruments and new textures, anticipating what would soon be known as jazz-rock. This was happening in Buenos Aires at the very same time \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eMiles Davis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was opening new doors with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eIn a Silent Way\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eBitches Brew\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. In 1971, Quinteplus recorded its first and only studio album for EMI. The original lineup featured Jorge Anders on tenor saxophone, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eGustavo Bergalli\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e on trumpet, Giacobbe on keyboards, González on upright and electric bass, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eNorberto \"Pocho\" Lapouble\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e on drums and percussion -- who also illustrated the album's iconic sleeve. The record is a refined showcase of the band's musical vision: original compositions, fluent jazz language, folk-derived rhythms, funky electric textures, tight ensemble playing, and standout brass solos. Though critically praised, the album received little label support and sold modestly, eventually becoming a sought-after collector's item. Quinteplus disbanded in 1973, their music was perhaps too bold and unconventional for its time. 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His few recordings carried a remarkable stylistic range, making it difficult to put him into any single category -- a quality that led to a style he himself called vasquesón. In the early seventies, he released through Discos Fuentes a single that would become one of the anthems of the Barranquilla Carnival: \"Pica pica en carnaval,\" a tropical, electrifying gem with a guarachero flow so unmistakable that it's still a staple in verbenas, neighborhood dances, and picó parties today. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eLa gustadera\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e comprises a muscular, rhythm-packed ride moving from pachanga to paseaito, passing through charanga, porro, son and, of course, vasquesón -- a full-on celebration where the accordion leads the dance. Here, direct lines are drawn between Colombian coastal folklore and Afro-Antillean sound -- pure joy painted with the everyday imagery of coastal life. 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This compilation brings together their finest recordings, taking from albums and obscure 45s, blending a wide range of influences -- from psychedelic vibes to rhythms closer to guaracha and chicha -- and now being reissued for the first time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Forced Exposure","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53443201270039,"sku":null,"price":28.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0996\/6983\/6055\/files\/SaborAFelcas.jpg?v=1778533083"},{"product_id":"jorge-ben-1969","title":"Jorge Ben (1969)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJorge Ben\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is someone who needs no introduction. Since his first hits in the early '60s, this the greatest icons of the greatest icons of Brazilian pop music. His anthems \"Mais Que Nada\" or \"Pais Tropical\" are among two of the most ever listened Brazilian songs of all time. Ben's self-titled 1969 album is a true samba-soul masterpiece from one of Brazil's most creative voices. This isn't your typical late-'60s LP: Jorge Ben blends the hypnotic swing of samba with funk, psychedelia, and sun-soaked soul in a way that feels both classic and ahead of its time. Released in November 1969, this was Jorge Ben's sixth studio record, and his first back with the Philips label after a creative hiatus. He recorded it with the tight-knit, percussive groove of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrio Mocotó\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e -- whose rhythms lock in beautifully with Ben's laid-back guitar and vocals. On top of that, the album features lush orchestral arrangements from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eJosé Briamonte\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eRogério Duprat\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, adding a soaring, psychedelic dimension to Ben's sound. Standout tracks? You've got the joyous anthem \"País Tropical,\" a perfect celebration of Brazilian life. Then there's \"Take It Easy My Brother Charles,\" a socially conscious number that tells the story of a rebellious sailor -- Ben weaves in themes of race, identity, and resilience. And songs like \"Que Pena\" bring in that sweet, soulful melancholy, while breezy cuts like \"Criola,\" \"Domingas,\" and \"Barbarella\" highlight his playful, poetic side. This record is a rare blend of genres -- samba, soul, funk, psychedelia -- and it's got a timeless energy. Whether you're already into Brazilian music or just looking for something fresh and soulful, Jorge Ben's 1969 album is a joyous entry point. 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The seven albums in the Ghetto discography languished out of print. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eFrom Ear to Ear\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (1971) by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eLa Fantástica\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was one of them. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrquesta La Fantástica\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was led by tenor saxophonist, vocalist, and composer \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eSamuel \"Sammy\" León\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, who hailed from Brooklyn. His 11-piece orchestra of local musicians featured a rather unique sound, which combined piano and vibraphone with a brass section of two tenor saxophones and a pair of trumpets. They were signed to Ghetto Records by Bataan's business partner \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eGeorge Febo\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e after being blown away by both the band and the overwhelming reaction of the crowd at the Village Gate. La Fantástica had all original tunes, with modern arrangements and a típico feel. Most importantly, they were fortunate to have vocalist \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eRafael \"Ralphy\" De Jesús\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, aka \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eChuleta\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eFrom Ear To Ear\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e greatly benefited from his contributions. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eFrom Ear To Ear\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is composed exclusively of heavy-hitters, including the beguiling English-language psychedelic soul slow-burner \"Latin Blues.\" \"Con Quién Andas,\" a hot salsa banger beloved by DJs and collectors alike, features killer saxophone and trumpet riffs with an interplay worthy of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ePuente\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eMachito\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. 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