Category Archives: boogaloo

SONG OF THE DAY Earl Coleman And The Latin Love-In – What You Gonna Do?

Posted on May 22, 2022 by The Listening Post Blog

You may recall me featuring a track by Earl Coleman a couple of months ago, so forgive me copying some of the information from that post in today’s write-up! Coleman was active for nearly five decades, with some of his … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Leo Soto Con Alex Y Su Conjunto – Caballo Psicodelico

Posted on September 5, 2021 by The Listening Post Blog

Today’s scorching Latin delight was originally released in the late-60’s (1968 I think?) on US label, Falcon Records. Accompanied by Latin-Salsa band, Alex And His Ensemble, Mexican artist Leo Soto backed this belter with A-side, Amercame A Tu Vida – … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Manny Corchado & His Orchestra – Pow Wow

Posted on August 30, 2021 by The Listening Post Blog

Active in the early 1960’s, New York native Manny Corchado was a Salsa percussionist and orchestra leader possibly best-known for his debut 45, Pow Wow. Released in 1966, this crazy splash of vibrant sound became very popular in the Northern … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Minyo Crusaders – Yasugi Bushi (Bolero)

Posted on August 7, 2021 by The Listening Post Blog

….With songs encouraging dancing and drinking, the Crusaders are on a mission to bring “highbrow” min’yō back to it’s “lowlife” roots -whilst also bringing traditional Japanese music onto the global music stage… Adorn your Saturday with this indulgently soothing sonic … Continue reading →

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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 Ray Fernandez – Soul Freedom

Posted on June 30, 2021 by The Listening Post Blog

Ray & his Court are a family of musicians led by composer, arranger, organist and flutist, Ray Hernandez. Hailing from Miami, they were still playing together in the early 2000’s, more than 30 years after they emerged on on the … 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 La Redada – Calaboca

Posted on June 9, 2021 by The Listening Post Blog

La Redada are a collective from all over the world. Made up of six musicians, this global fusion are made up of three Mexicans, Two Chileans and one European! Their sound reflects their geographical diversity, presenting itself in a heady … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY The Latin Blues Band feat. Luis Aviles – (I’ll Be A) Happy Man

Posted on March 22, 2021 by The Listening Post Blog

You may be familiar with todays song because it was heavily sampled in Christina Aguilera’s Ain’t No Other Man“, but the origins of this go back to the late 60’s!! I’ll Be a Happy Man is, in fact, a scorching … 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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