"The concept of the jam session (descarga) is nothing new to Cuban music. When good musicians get together they can always be called upon to be spontaneous and creative. This classic recording from 1957 showcases the father of modern tumbao (the repetitive bass lines in Cuban music), Cachao, with colleagues like 'Barrettico' on timbales and Richard Egües on flute who have become folk heroes, as well as others improvising over basic themes. This album is a great introduction to the vocabulary of Cuban music and some of its legends. Learn More
Here's some terrific salsa, with roots in both Cuba and Colombia, recorded in the Netherlands. With singers Fabian Nodarse, Nando Vanin, and coroista Alberto Caicedo. Also with percussionists Gerardo Rosales and Nils Fischer, timbaleros Jose "Pepe" Espinosa and Armando Vidal, pianist Marc Bischoff, three trombonists and many others. Highly Recommended Learn More
The singer, backed by a high-energy band, sends his tenor voice ripping through the monas. This is power salsa, pitched high, with the mix favoring the upper register. It's dance floor magic, rocking and exciting. Gomez's voice has a tear to it, a cry that gives even his come-ons sadness. Luis Vargas is a guest on a batchata; the rest is non-stop old school salsa. Learn More
Grupo Caribe is a swinging Mambo Salsa Dance Band! The band performs traditional Salsa dance music with pulsating percussive riffs, steady piano and bass montuno vamps, adorned by a rhythmic and melodic brass section, and full- bodied vocals, reminiscent of the 60's and 70's. Learn More
In his last musical production titled "Así te Amo" (That's The Way I love you), Elvis shows his great artistical qualities once again, in a exquisite production, directed by the talented Rando Camasta. As an artist, Elvis Martinez always tries to give a good message through his songs and in the stage. One of his greatest accomplishments as bachatero is his success in Ecuador, being one of the first bachateros who act in several stands there; the gigantic sales of his discs in North American territory and recently his participation notable in the spectacle "Bachata Sinfónica", an espectacle of great quality directed by Amaury Sánchez, in this event, Elvis Martínez, known like "El Jevito of the Bachata" was one of the main figures. Learn More