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SONG OF THE DAY Ray Barretto – Together

Posted on July 2, 2021 by The Listening Post Blog

I love how the room comes alive and burns with sonic fire when you switch a bit of Ray Barretto on!! He’s electric! Legendary percussionist Raymond Barretto, a.k.a Ray Barretto, was proficient in a wide variety of Latin musical styles as … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Johnny Colon – Merecumbe

Posted on June 29, 2021 by The Listening Post Blog

Known and celebrated for his contributions to the boogaloo sounds of the 1960’s, Johnny Colon is an American musician born in ‘El Barrio’ New York City to parents of Puerto Rican heritage.  A multi-instrumentalist, he is a singer, bandleader, arranger, … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Ray Barretto – Mercy, Mercy, Baby

Posted on February 18, 2021 by The Listening Post Blog

Legendary percussionist Raymond Barretto, a.k.a Ray Barretto, was proficient in a wide variety of Latin musical styles as well as Latin jazz. Throughout his career he became one of the leading champions of boogaloo, a genre that rose up in … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Ray Barretto – Acid

Posted on October 13, 2020 by The Listening Post Blog

The artist behind today’s dazzling tropical instrumental is something of a legend! Born Raymond Barretto in 1929, but known as Ray Barretto, this American-born bandleader of Puerto Rican ancestry was a highly talented percussionist!  Proficient in a wide variety of … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Willie Colon, Héctor Lavoe & Yomo Toro – La Murga

Posted on April 9, 2020 by The Listening Post Blog

In 1968 a band formed in New York City and little did they realise at the time just how much of an impact their music would have!  Named The Fania All-Stars, this musical group formed as a showcase for the … Continue reading →

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