The Latin Soul of Johnny Zamot and his Latinos
My first impression of this record was that it sounded kind of “dated” and “hokey,” but I think I was just listening with the wrong ears …
Record Reviews » Latin / Caribbean
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Orquesta Riverside – S/T
Orquesta Riverside has been a staple of Cuban music since the 1930s. This undated Areito album appears to be from the late ’60s/early ’70s, and contains some monster Latin funk tunes. Listen
Flick Wilson – School Days
Great early ’80s reggae LP on the Jah Life label. Backed by the Roots Radics and mixed at King Tubby’s, engineered by Scientist and Jammy. Listen
Guem et Zaka Percussion – S/T
Born to Nigerian parents brought to Algeria, percussionist Guem grew up playing traditional music and trance rhythms from an early age. His family soon initiated him into the secrets of the diwan–ceremonies where many of the participants enter a state of trance. The influence of the diwan is fully evident in this mellow and beautifully [...]
Vox Dei – La Biblia
Heavy fuzz record from Argentina. Thanks, Danno!
La Tropa Loca: S/T
I originally bought this record because of the guy in the bunny suit. When I lived in Orange County, CA I’d find cool looking Spanish records all day, every day, but they almost always were horrible polka. So, I didn’t have super high hopes for this one either. Wrong, It’s awesome! I think these guys [...]