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Salsa Classics — 1970’s Latin Rare Grooves in the Mix. Vol. 2

Strictly Vinyl. Strictly 45s. Dance Alert. Uptempo Latin Soul = Salsa

Enjoy part two of my special mix with 15 flourfillers from my record collection. Great voices, sparkling arrangements, outstanding soloists, driven by Afro-Caribbean percussion. All tracks released between 1971 and 1979, mainly in New York City by labels like Fania, Cotique, Inca, Vaya, International, Ghetto Records, Salsoul Records, Alegre, TR Records and UA Latino.

Jimmy Urbina y Su Orquesta Revolucion 70, Tito Gomez, Eddie Palmieri, Candido y el Movimiento, Rafi Val y La Diferente, Ray Barretto, Angel Canales & Sabor, Impacto Crea, Ismael Miranda, Charlie Palmieri, The Lebron Brothers, Tito Allen, Libre, Frankie Dante.

Salsa Classics, Part Two: Streaming via MIXCLOUD.COM
Salsa Classics, Part One: Streaming via MIXCLOUD.COM

First aired: ICH BIN EIN GANZ NORMALER TAG, Sunday, April 05, 2020 on ORANGE 94.0, 14:00-14-57 CET live stream

(1) Jimmy Urbina y Su Orquesta Revolucion 70; MALAMBO (03:39); International 8010-A. Vocals: Salvador (Jumbo) Tirado (1975)

(2) Tito Gomez; LA JEVA DE LA JAVA (03:56); Inca 6116-A (1978)

(3) Eddie Palmieri; REVOLT, LA LIBERTAD LOGICO (Eddie Palmieri) (04:02); Tico T-581 (1971)

(4) Candido y el Movimiento; PALOS DE FUEGO (Candido Rodriguez) (03:31); 7“ Ghetto Records SG-015-B. Musical Director: Jose Madera Jr. (1972)

(5) Rafi Val y La Diferente; LA LIBERACION (Daniel Santos) (03:15); Vaya V-5023-A. Vocals: Hector “Cuco” Roche (1972)

(5) Ray Barretto; ARREPIENTETE (Hugo Gonzalez) (03:37)); Fania 597-B. Vocals: Adalberto Santiago (1971)

(7) Angel Canales & Sabor; ANA ISAOCO (Angel Canales) (05:07); 77“ TR Records T-569 (1976)

(8) Impacto Crea; SANTUARIO SAGRADO (Placido Acevedo) (03:42); Vaya V-5119-A. Vocals: Frankie Hernandez (1976)

(9) Ismael Miranda; ABRAN PASO (Ismael Miranda) (03:27); Fania 566-A. Ismael Miranda y Orch. Harlow (1971)

(10) Charlie Palmieri; LA HIJA DE LOLA (Raul Marrero) (03:14); Alegre X-4051-A. Vocals: Vitin Aviles (1973)

(11) Orquesta Revolución ’70; SIEMPRE ALEGRE (M. Jiménez) (03:11); UA Latino LT-XW433-W. Vocals: Angelo Pacheco (1973)

(12) The Lebron Brothers; AL IMPULSO (Angel Lebron) (03:57); 7“ Cotique C-286-A (1976)

(13) Tito Allen; LA OCASION (Tito Allen) (04:18); 7“ Alegre 4088-B (1977)

(14) Libre; NO CRITIQUES (Pedrito Hernandez) (04:04); 7″ Salsoul S-8720-A (1976)

(15) Frankie Dante; EL CUBO (Frankie Dante) (04:01); Cotique 310-A (1979)

 

 

Salsa Classics — 1970’s Latin Rare Grooves in the Mix. Vol. 1

Strictly Vinyl. Strictly 45s. Dance Alert. Uptempo Latin Soul = Salsa

Special mix with 16 flourfillers from my record collection. Great voices, sparkling arrangements, outstanding soloists, driven by Afro-Caribbean percussion. All tracks released between 1970 and 1978, mainly in New York City by labels like Fania, Cotique, Inca, Vaya, True Ventures, Solo Inc., Rico and UA Latino.

Ray Barretto, Bobby Rodríguez Y La Compañia, Bobby Valentin, Meñique, Willie Rosario, Rafi Val y la Differente, Candido y el Movimiento, Tito Allen, Ismael Rivera, Tipica ’73, Hector Rivera, José Mangual Jr., Loui Colon y Su Tripulacion, Impacto Crea, Ernie Agosto y La Conspiracion, Tony Pabon y La Nueva Protesta.

Streaming via MIXCLOUD.COM

First aired: ICH BIN EIN GANZ NORMALER TAG, Sunday, March 15, 2020 on ORANGE 94.0, 14:00-14-57 CET live stream

(1) Bobby Rodríguez Y La Compañia; EL BUZON (Bobby Rodriguez) (04:02); 7“ Vaya V-3130-A (1977)

(2) Bobby Valentin; HURACAN (C. Curet Alonso) (03:28); 7“ Fania 556-A. Vocals Frankie Hernandez (1970)

(3) Ray Barretto; SEGUIRE SIN SOÑAR (03:35); 7“ Fania 597-A. Vocals: Adalberto Santiago (1971)

(4) Impacto Crea; QUE PASARA (03:42); 7“ Vaya V-5087-A. Vocals: Nelson de Jesus (1975)

(5) José Mangual Jr.; CAMPANERO (03:36); 7“ True Ventures Inc. TVI-111-A (1977)

(6) Tony Pabon y La Nueva Protesta; QUERIDA (03:55); 7“ Rico Records 348-A (1976)

(7) Tito Allen; POR ESO (Israel Plata) (03:04); 7“ Alegre 4088-A (1977)

(8) Ismael Rivera; LAS CARAS LINDAS (C. Curet Alonso) (03:59); 7“ Fania T-667-A (1978)

(9) Hector Rivera And His Orchestra; AHI VIENE LA LENGUETERA (02:58); 7“ UA Latino ‎– LA-382-A (1972)

(10) Tipica 73 ; TUMBA TUMBADOR (04:46); 7“ Inca Records 6104-A. Vocals: Azuquita (1977)

(11) Candido y Su Orquesta; SOY MEZCLAO (02:55); 7“ Solo Records 1027-A (1973)

(12) Loui Colon Y Su Tripulacion; NEGRA MALA (02:38); 7“ UA Records 20104-B (1972)

(13) Rafi Val y la Differente; OLLA-YA (03:55); 7“ Vaya V-5072-B (1975)

(14) Menique; VENGO POTENTE (02:57); 7“ Cotique C-242-A (1972)

(15) Ernie Agosto y La Conspiracion; ESTATE TRANQUILO (03:44); 7“ Vaya V-5103-B (1976)

(16) Chivirico; LA MURALLA MUSICAL (04:01); 7“Cotique C-301-B (1978)

 

Ach’s Cha-Cha-Heaven: 1950’s EPs & 45s in the Mix

Mambos, Cha-Cha-Chas, Baiãos, Boleros from Habana, New York City, Rio, and Los Angeles. Vinyl only mix. Listen now to the Ach’s Cha-Cha-Heaven at mixcloud.com

First aired ICH BIN EIN GANZ NORMALER TAG, Sunday, January 19, 2020, ORANGE 94.0, 2-3 PM CET

(01) Al Castellanos and Orchestra; THE SPEAK UP MAMBO (CUENTAME) (Al Castellano) (02:29); 7″ Mardi-Gras 1004-X45 (1956)

(02) Machito and His Afro-Cuban Orchestra; AY QUE MATE (Machito) (03:20); 7″ Columbia 4-39368 (?1951)

(03) José Curbelo and  His Orchestra; LA LA LA (José Curbelo) (02:31); 7″ Fiesta 45-062 (1956)

(04) Alberto Iznaga y su orquesta; MAMBO RHAPSODY (Marco Rizo) (03:12); 7″ Decca 9-29294, 45-80123

(05) Randy Carlos and his Orchestra; LIGHT GREEN (02:13); 7″ Fiesta 45-107 (1959)

(06) Tito Puente and His Orchestra; COCO SECO; Luis Reyes (02:17); 7″ Tico 45-266     

    

(07) Horacina Corréa e seu ritmo brasileiro; LÉLÉ YA YA (02:57); Horacina Corréa e seu ritmo brasileiro; EP Artist AEP 1077 (1960)

(08) Nico Membiela con Orquesta Swing Casino de Rafael Sori; CON CHANGO Y YEMAYA (02:35); 7″ Puchito 8033-B

(08) Orlando Marin and His Orchestra; WILD-FIRE (TOCANDO TIMBALE) (Hector Rivera) (02:4) 7″ Fiesta 45-081 (1958)

(10) Jack Costanzo and His Afro-Cuban Band; CHOPSTICKS MAMBO (Jack Costanzo) (02:06); 7″ GNP 124x (1956)

(11) Orquesta Riverside; OTRA DESCARGA (Pedro Justiz) 2:36; 7″ Puchito 493

(12) Emilio Reyes and His Orchestra; CHA-CHA-BAR (02:56); 7″ Mardi-Gras 1017-X45-A (1956)

(13) Conjunto Caney; RITMO EN LA HABANA (02:42); 7″ Tico 409 (1958)

(14) Machito and His Orchestra; QUIMBOMBO (Luis Grinan) (02:42); 7″ Tico 45-361 (45-TR-1268)

  

(15) Nico Membiela con Orquesta Swing Casino de Rafael Sori; A PUERTO RICO (03:09); 7″ Puchito 8033-B

(16) Emilio Reyes and His Orchestra; AN OCCASIONAL MAN (02:2); 7″ Mardi-Gras 1017-X45 (1956)

(17) Rene Del Mar y su Conjunto; DESDICHADO CORAZON (03:00); album: 7″ Panart 45-1544-A  

 

(18) Alfredito and His Orchestra; LAS MULATAS DEL CHA CHA CHA (02:51); 7″ Tico 45-37 (1957)

(19) Monchito and His Mambo Royals; PAO PAO (Ramon Monchito) 2:43; 7″ Fiesta 45-068-A (1959)

(20) Xavier Cugat and his Orchestra; WHO ME? feat. Abbe Lane (02:09); 7″ Epic 5-9123 (1955)

(21) Abelardo Barroso y La Orquesta Sensacion; GUAPO FANTOMA (02:44); 7″ Puchito 45-271-B, GB-OW-4575  

 

(22) Os Brasileiros;  (02:48); Os Brasileiros play Brazilian Rhythms; EP Parlophone GEP8683 A2 (1958)

(23) Jack Costanzo and His Afro-Cuban Band; JUST ONE OF THOSE THINGS (Cole Porter) (02:08; 7 GNP 124x (1956)

(24) Orquesta Riverside; NO ES POSIBLE QUERER TANTO (Adolfo Guzmán) (02:45); 7″ Puchito 493; Canta: Tito Gomez

 

 

OCEANS BETWEEN US — Music For Dream Dancers

Rare grooves + fusion jazz productions from 1976-1984. Five tracks by the Dutch band Batida feat. Josee Koning from their 1984 album Batida (Timeless Records). And five tracks from the first release of singer Cassandra Wilson together with Jasmine, a band from New Orleans, released on the 1981 Inner City Records album “Tropical Breeze”. Two tracks from Pete Escovedo’s album “The Island” (1983), the whole Escovedo Family is on it, of course also Sheila E. One track each from Norman Connor’s album “You Are My Starship” (1976), from the group Caldera, from their 1976 released album and from a band which was also called Jasmine and whose album was released by Peters International in 1979.

ICH BIN EIN GANZ NORMALER TAG, Sunday, December 1, 2019, ORANGE 94.0, 2-3 PM CET

Listen now to OCEAN BETWEEN US on mixcloud.com

(1) Batida; BEYOND WORDS (01:28); album: Batida, Timless Records SJP 200 (1984)

(2) Jasmine feat. Cassandra Wilson; JASMINE (03:59); album: Tropical Breeze, Inner City IC 1155 (1981)

(3) Batida; OCEANS BETWEEN US (04:28); album: Batida, Timless Records SJP 200 (1984)

(4) Pete Escovedo; HAVING A GOOD TIME (Wayne Wallace, Ron Hollins, Ray Gardner) (04:04); album: The Island, EsGo Productions EG 001. Vocals: Carl Carrell (1983)

(5) Batida; PRA QUEM QUISER (03:59); album: Batida, Timless Records SJP 200 (1984)

(6) Norman Connors; SO MUCH LOVE (Norman Connors) (03:58); album: You Are My Starship, Buddah Records (1976)

(7) Jasmine feat. Cassandra Wilson; EVERYTHING I DO WITH YOU (03:16) ); album: Tropical Breeze, Inner City IC 1155 (1981)

   

(8) Caldera; OUT OF THE BLUE (Jorge Strunz, Eduardo del Barrio) (04:45); album: Caldera, Capitol ST-11571 (1976)

(9) Pete Escovedo;  THE ISLAND (Ivan Lins & Zitor Martins     ) (04:28); album: The Island, EsGo Productions EG 001. Vocals: Pete Escovedo (1983)

(10) Jasmine; BATIK (Bill O’Connell) (04:34); album: Jasmine, West 54/Peters International  WLW 8007 (1979)

(11) Jasmine feat. Cassandra Wilson; DREAM STREET (02:48); album: Tropical Breeze, Inner City IC 1155 (1981)

(12) Batida; PONTEIO (04:25); album: Batida, Timless Records SJP 200 (1984)

(13) Jasmine feat. Cassandra Wilson; PRETTY BLACK ONE (04:25); album: Tropical Breeze, Inner City IC 1155 (1981)

(14) Batida; PURPURINA (04:21); album: Batida, Timless Records SJP 200 (1984)

(15) Jasmine feat. Cassandra Wilson; ROSE TOWER (03:47); Tropical Breeze, Inner City IC 1155 (1981)

SIGUEME – MAS BOLEROS No 01 – Glamorous Downtempo Latin Music

17 downtempo favorites out of my record collection: Boleros with a touch of Jazz and Soul. Rare and soulful music for a Sunday afternoon. With Los Mejores Musicos de Puerto Rico, Kako y su combo, Kako and His After Hours Orchestra feat. Felo Brito, Al Escobar’s Rhythmagic, Machito feat. Garciela, Joe Cotto, Mario Ortiz, Coe Cuba Sextet feat. Jimmy Sabater, Hector Rivera, Arsenio Rodriguez, Los Exagerados, Baby Gonzalez, Chivirico Davila, Rudy Calzado, Garciela, Joe Quijano, La Crema.

ICH BIN EIN GANZ NORMALER TAG, Sunday, November 17, 2019, ORANGE 94.0, 2-3 PM CET
( First aired on Sunday, October 5, 2014, ORANGE 94.0, 2-3 PM CET )

Listen now to the show via mixcloud.com.

MAS BOLEROS No 4 1957-1979. Listen to part IV via mixcloud.com.

MAS BOLEROS No 3 . Listen to part III via mixcloud.com.

MAS BOLEROS No 2 1960-1980. Listen to part II via play.fm or via mixcloud.com.

Here you find SIGUEME – THE BOLERO SLOWDOWN – Part I of my selection of Boleros 1958–1975, 17 downtempo favorites out of my record collection: Boleros with a touch of Cha-Cha and Jazz.
Listen to part I via play.fm or via mixcloud.com.

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(1) Los Mejores Musicos de Puerto Rico; MI VERSIÓN; (02:49) album: Los Mejores Musicos de Puerto Rico, Gema LG 3037, Arreglos y Dirección de Ray Santos (1967)

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(2) Kako y su combo; ENCANTADO DE LA VIDA; (03:08) album: Vol. II (1962) Alegre

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(3) Kako and His New York After Hours Orchestra feat. Felo Brito; MALDITOS CELOS; (04:30) album: Tributo A Noro Morales, Alegre 833 (1963)

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(4) Al Escobar and His Afro-Cuban Orchestra; MI DESTINO; (03:07) album: Al Escobar’s Rhythmagic, Cadence CLP1021  (1958)

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(5) Machito feat. Garciela; TU NO CAMBIARAS; (03:01) album: Machito’s Variedades, Tico 1090 (1963)

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(6) Joe Cotto; QUE QUIERES DE MI VIDA; (03:03) album: Qué Pollo, JMC Records (1969)

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(7) Mario Ortiz and his All Star Band; MIENTRAS TE TENGA A TI; (02:58) album: Swinging with Mario Ortiz, Remo LPR1510, vocal: Paquito Alvarez (1964)

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(8) Coe Cuba Sextet feat. Jimmy Sabater; LOS DOS; (03:10) album: Joe Cuba Sextet Presents The Velvet Voice of Jimmy Sabater, Tico 1152 (1967)

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(9) Hector Rivera & His Orchestra; RUBY; (02:33) album: Viva Rivera!, Epic (1961)

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(10) Arsenio Rodriguez; MENOS QUE CENIZAS; (03:43) album: Arsenio Dice, Tico 1175 (1968)

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(11) Los Exagerados; CONTIGO APRENDI; (03:54) album: Carlos “Salsa” Zulueta, José “Chombo” Silva, canta: Rafael Labasta, Tamayo LP1394

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(12) Baby Gonzalez con La Orquesta Riviera; LLANTO DE LUNA; (03:09) album: Concinando Salsa, Cotique XCS-1081 SERIES 0598 (1975)

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(13) Chivirico Davila; QUE MAS PUEDO PEDIR; (03:22) album: Chivirico de Nuevo, Cotique CS 1066 (1972)

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(14) Rudy Calzado; CELOS; (03:24) album: Salsa y Alegría, Sonotropic 1974, arranged by George Del Barrio (1974)

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(15) Garciela; SIGUEME; (03:35) album: Esa Soy Yo, Yo Soy Asi, Mericana XMS-127, arranged and coducted by Chico O’Farrill, produced by Mario Bauza (1974)

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(16) Joe Quijano; PAYASO; (05:32) album: Joe Quijano in Purteo Rico, Cesta 11

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(17) La Crema; A TI QUE TE PASA; (03:56) album: El Party con La Crema, WS Latino (1973)

Glamorous Downtempo Latin Music for a Sunday Afternoon – MAS BOLEROS No 4

Part IV of my favorite Boleros. Latin Soul both typical and progressive. Glamorous downtempo music with shades of Jazz, Soul and even Tango, propelled by desire on deep Afro-Cuban foundation as Bolero-Son.

ICH BIN EIN GANZ NORMALER TAG, Sunday, October 20, 2019 on ORANGE 94.0, 14:00-14:57 CET live stream

Listen now to the show via mixcloud.com.

MAS BOLEROS No 4 1957-1979. Listen to part IV via mixcloud.com.

MAS BOLEROS No 3 . Listen to part III via mixcloud.com.

MAS BOLEROS No 2 1960-1980. Listen to part II via play.fm or mixcloud.com.

Here you find SIGUEME – THE BOLERO SLOWDOWN – Part I of my selection of Boleros 1958–1975, 18 downtempo favorites out of my record collection: Boleros with a touch of Cha-Cha and Jazz. You can also listen to part I via play.fm or mixcloud.com.

(1) Rolando Aguilo y su orquesta; POR TU EQUIVOCACION feat. Orestes Macias    (03:06); album: Se Pone Sabroso, Puchito SP-120

 (2) Daniel Santos con Los Anacoberos; SEÑOR JUEZ (02:29); 7″ Fuentes 508126 A   

(3) Ben Sa Tumba Et Son Orchestre; VENUS (02:20); 7″ EP Barclay 72344

(4) Emilia Conde; LA SOMBRA DE TU SONRISA (THE SHADOW OF YOUR SMILE) (02:49); album: My Latin Mood, ABC Records ABCS-588. Arrangements: Charles Fox. Conducted by: Joe Quijano (1967)

(5) Joe Cuba Sextet; QUISIERA YO TENER (04:57); 7″ Seeco 45-8122 A (1965)

(6) Machito and His Orchestra; NO PIENSI ASI (03:38); album: The New Sound of Machito, Tico SLP 1084 (1962)

(7) Super Jazz Des Jeunes; LOINTAIN (03:26); album: 20eme Anniversaire, IBO Records ILP-118 (1963)

(8) Luis Varona; POR TU AMOR (02:57); album: Cha Cha Cha at The Eden Roc, Gone GL 7003 (1959)

(9) Orlando Contrera; SEÑOR POR QUE (03:52); 7″ Teca Records LIS-5625 B

(10) Roberto Faz; CUANDO TU ME QUIERAS (02:44); album: Baila Conmigo, Seeco SCLP92210 (1961)

(11) Mike Casino con Joe Cotto y su Orq; ME ACORDARE DE TI (02:55); 7“ Magda 1003-A, Mfg. by Casiono Record Co., Bronx, N.Y. Made in U.S.A.

(12) Javier Vázquez Y Su Salsa Con Wuelfo; NO SERAS DE MI (03:03  Juega Javier, Teca Records LIS-646 (1970); 8 tracks reissued on: Wuelfo, Ahora con Javier, Funny L.P.F.40007 (Venezuela 1980)

(13) Louie Colon y su Tripulacion, PIENSALO BIEN (03:46); album: Ma’ salsa que pesca’o; UA Latino LT-LA 011-D, vocals by Victor Bodon, arranged by Louie Ramirez (1973)

(14) Roberto Torres; A MI MADRE (03:37); album: El Castigador, Mericana MYS-114 (1973)

(15) Mazacote & Su Orquesta; NO SERAS DE MI (03:00); album: En Salsa, Discos Latin International LLIS 2021 (1973)

(16) Meñique; CULPABLE (03:09); album: Soy hijo de chango, Cotique XCS-1077 (1974)

 

(17) Corporacion Latina; SILENCIO (03:32); album: Llego’ Pa’ Quedarse, Lamp Rec. 503    

(18) Francisco Aguabella; SOY TUYO (03:05); ablum: Dance The Latin Way, Fantasy 8060 (1962)

 

ACHS FRENCH CARIBBEAN 1970s 7″ MIX

Tumbélés, Biguines, Candences from Guadeloupe and Martinique.

1970s French-Caribbean music in the mix. Enjoy the very tipical sound of Les Guitar-Boys, Les Rapaces, Star Combo, Jacques Bracmord, Les Vickings, The Tipical Combo, The Tipical Singer and Les Amis Des Ondes released on the carribean lables Aux Ondes, Disques Debs, Hit Parade and Duli Disc.

Selected by Alexander Ach Schuh 

ICH BIN EIN GANZ NORMALER TAG, Sunday, May 19, 2019 on ORANGE 94.0, 14:00-14:57 CET live stream

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(1) Les Guitar-Boys; CARNAVAL EN NOUS (5:10); 7″ Aux Ondes RC 91-B

(2) Typical Combo; NOUS TYPICAL (G. Planquitte) (3:58); 7″ Duli Disc JD 116-B

(3) Jacques Bracmord. Accompagné par Les Maxel’s; LA GROSSE POUPÉE (Jacques Bracmord ) (4:37); 7″ Aux Ondes RC 69

(4) Les Rapaces; MPULI MAN MUNI (4:53); 7″ Aux Ondes RC 83-A

(5) Star Combo; STAR COMBO ENDIABLE (4:59); 7″ Aux Ondes, Celini  C 1011-B

(6) Les Amis Des Ondes; NHONME A BOURRETTE LA (3:29); 7″ Aux Ondes RC 71-B

(7) Les Vickings; VAGABOND (3:47); 7″ Disques Debs 45DD308-B

(8) Typical Singer; DESOLATION (George Verres) (4:02); 7″ Hit Parade GR 111-A

(9) Star Combo; BANNAN’ ET PALOUD (4:56); 7″ Disques Debs 45DD308-A

(10) Les Rapaces; CHIRIKI CUMBÉ (4:40); 7″ Aux Ondes RC 83-B

(11) Les Guitar-Boys; MONA (Liber Gentille) (3:25); 7″ Aux Ondes RC 100-A

(12) Typical Combo; PAS COURI (G. Planquitte) (5:36); 7″ Duli Disc JD 116-A

(13) Les Guitar-Boys; FEMME INFIDELE (4:36); 7″ Aux Ondes RC 91-B

THE WINTER, THIS HOUR IN THE UNIVERSE

Spirtiual jazz & soul with an arabic and afro-caribbean touch.

Welcome to an hour in which, as through a telescope, we see the starlight of distant galaxies leaning against each other. And everything is music.

Selected tracks by Simin Tander, Yacine Boularès, Cassandra Wilson, Mark Weinstein, Kenny Barron, Sheree Brown, Eddie Palmieri, Charles Tolliver, Kat-Tèt and the Vikings Guadeloupe.

ICH BIN EIN GANZ NORMALER TAG, Sunday, December 16, 2018 on ORANGE 94.0, 14:00-14:57 CET live stream

(1) Kenny Barron; SUNDAY MORNING (Kenny Barron) (08:40); album: Innocence, Wolf Records(1978). Kenny Barron (keybords), Jimmy Owens (trumpet), Brian Brake (drums), Billy Hart (percussion), Gary King (electric bass)

(2) Sheree Brown; IT’S A PLEASURE (03:57); album: Straight Ahead, Capitol‎  ST-12153 (1981)

(3) Ajoyo feat. Yacine Boularès; HOUB OUNA (Yacine Boularès) (06:14); album: Ajoyo, Rodedope RAD-264. Vocals: Sarah Elizabeth Charles (2014)

(4) Eddie Palmieri; LOCKED IN (07:06); album: Sabiduría, Fatbeats Records  RAD-3472017 (2017)

(5) Charles Tolliver; LIL’S PARADISE (Charles Tolliver) (07:03); album: Paper Man (Rec. 1968); Arista Rec 1002 (1968). Charles Tolliver (trumpet), Garry Bartz (alto sax), Herbie Hancock (piano), Ron Carter (bass), Joe Chambers (drums)

(6) Simin Tander; WAGMA  (05:19); album: Wagma (2011). Cord Heineking (contrabass),  Nillesen (drums), Jeroen van Vliet (piano, electronics), Simin Tander (vocals).

(7) Vikings Guadeloupe; KA NOU PÉ FÉ (06:52); album: Vikings Guadeloupe, 3A Prod. 3A121 (1977), re-issued on Kouté-Jazz, Heavenly Sweetness 134VL (2015)

(8) Cassandra Wilson; NEVER BROKEN (Wayne Shorter/Cassandra Wilson) (05:14); ablum: Traveling Miles, Blue Note (1999)

(9) Kat-Tèt; NIKITA (04:30); album: Woman (1980). Re-issued on Kouté-Jazz, Heavenly Sweetness 134VL (2015)

(10) Mark Weinstein; MEIR’S NIGUN (04:09); album: In Jerusalem, Zoho Music (2015). ark Weinstein (concert, alto and bass flutes), Steve Peskoff (guitar),  Gilad Abro (bass), Haim Peskoff (drums), Gilad Dobrecky (percussion).

 

DON’T BLOW YOUR COOL – 1970s AFRO LATIN FUSION

Expect deep grooves, high-flying, bittersweet flute and electro organ sounds, afro chorus and hypnotic rhythm patterns.

This analog vinyl mix brings psychedelic electronic keys, hypnotic rhythm patterns, melodramatic reminiscences of brass sections, funky latin grooves from Cuba, New York, Sweden, Uruguay, Colombia, Martinique and Peru.

ICH BIN EIN GANZ NORMALER TAG, Sunday, November 18, 2018 on ORANGE 94.0, 14:00-14:57 CET live stream

(1) Los D’Siempre; YANSA (Hilario Duran) (06:09); album: Los D’Siempre, Arieto LD-3906 (1981)

(2) Ricardo Marrero & The Group; LAND OF THE THIRD EYE (04:39); album: Time, Vaya (1977)

(3) Los Van Van; TU DECISION, ¿CUAL ES? (Juan Formell) (04:07); album: Orquesta Los Van Van, Egrem LD-3615 (1976)

(4) Yambú; DON’T BLOW YOUR COOL (Milton Hamilton) (03:55); 7″ Chevere CLP-3001-B (1979)

(5) Hot Salsa; FISHING IN FUNKY WATERS (Amadeo Nicoletti) (05:30); album: Hot Salsa, Montezuma Records 7901 (1976)

(6) Opa; GOLDENWINGS (Hugo & George Fattoruso) (04:04); album: Back Home – Lost 1975 Sessions, Vampisoul (2003)

(7) Los Reyes 73; ADOEOY (Miguel A. Rasalps) (03:25); album: Los Reyes 73, Egrem LD-3573 (1975)

(8) Wganda Kenya; SHAKALAODE (07:31); 7″ Discos Fuentes 508886-B (1976). Reissues on: Como Se Hace ¡Ah! Bailables, Discos Fuentes 201085 (1975); Club Africa, Strut (1999); Diablos del Ritmo Part 1, Analog Africa (2012)

(9) Los Van Van; RESUELVE (Juan Formell) (04:07); album: Orquesta Los Van Van, Egrem LD-3615 (1976)

(10) Marius Cultier; SUNNY (02:54); ablum: À la Place des Arts, Trans-World TWF 9010 (1970)

(11) Francisco Aguabella; HEADSTRONG (Burt Balha, Cedric Deonbi) (03:44); album: Hitting Hard, Epsilon Records E8001 (1977)

(12) Los Blue Stars; DESCARGA BLUE (Freddy Tara) (03:09); 7“ Dinsa 1215 B-2384

(13) Orquesta Hermanos Aviles; ALMENDRA (Abelaridito Valdés) (03:56); album: Orquesta Hnos Aviles   Siboney LD-3913 (1982)

(14) Fusión; WAY BACK HOME (CAMINO A CASA) (W. Felder) (03:29); album: Top Soul, Lion LP-130 (1975). Reissued by Alba ALD-041 (2014)

CUBA 1958

Just as Copernicus once kicked the earth out of the center of the universe, Afro-Caribbean and Afro-Cuban music have brought us closer to the center of the cosmos.
Cuba in the 1950s: Rumba, Conga, Danzon, Guaracha, Mambo, Cha-Cha-Cha, Charanga, Batanga, Guaguanco, Son, Montuno, Guajira, Afro, Pregón, Bembo, Bembe, Descarga, Seis Chorreao, Bolero .. Everything in motion, sometimes a big stage, sometimes a backyard ritual, at the same time rooted in the traditions of Africa and a futuristic trans-national dance floor. Music for adults, inspiration of all subsequent pop music experiments and theoretical expositions in all parts of the world.

I hope you like this hour with gems from my collection of Cuban vinyls.

ICH BIN EIN GANZ NORMALER TAG, Sunday, October 07, 2018 on ORANGE 94.0, 14:00-14:57 CET live stream

(1) Abelardo Barroso y La Orquesta Sensacion; UN BRUJO EN GUANABACOA (Hermenegildo Cadenas) (02:56); 7″ Puchito 45-271-A, G8-OW-4574

(2) Septeto La Playa; GOZA MI TROMPETA (02:13); 7″ Puchito 478-A. On 12″ album “Descarga Cubana” (Puchito SP 109) credited by Septeto De La Playa Y Sonny Rossi.

(3) Beny Moré; PACHITO ECHE (Alejandro Tovar) (03:28); album: Magia Antillana; con Orq Perez Prado, RCA Victor MKL-1123 (1958)

(4) Antobal’s Cuban All-Stars CUBAN CABERS (ESTE E’ MI MAMBO) (Peruchin) (02:45); album: Ay Caramba! London Rec LL 3056. Arranger: Peruchin (1958)

(5) Bebo Valdés y su Orquesta; DILE A CATALINA (Arsenio Rodriguez) (02:46; album: Los Mejores Musicos de Cuba – Instrumental Bailable Gema LPG-1124 (1958)

(6) Chapottin Y Sus Estrellas; LECHON Y BACHATA (Luis Martinez Griñán) (02:54): 7″ Maype US-1048-A. Canta: Miguel Cuní (1958)

(7) Conjunto Casino; SANCOCHO E’GUESITO (02:51); album: Dance Music of Cuba Vol. 1, Panart LP 3020

(8) Orquesta Riverside; LO VERAS .. ALLA TU (Gilberto Ramirez) (02:49); 7″ Alce 64-006 A. Canta: Tito Gomez

(9) Cachao y su Orquesta; A BUSCAR CAMARONES (03:16); 7″ Maype 1117-A

(10) Senen Suarez; BATAKUN (Maño López) (02:53); Los Mejores Musicos de Cuba – Instrumental Bailable Gema LPG-1124 (1958)

(11) Celia Cruz & La Sonora Matancera; MATIAGUA (Jesús y Rogelio Martínez) (02:55); Release date 1953; album: Canciones Premiadas, Seeco, SCLP-9215 (1961)

(12) Grupo Afro-Cubano de Alberto Zayas (Hi-Fi Cuban Drums); YENGUELE MARIA (03:16); album: Hi-Fi Cuban Drums, Captiol T10141. RE of “Afro-Frenetic Tambores De Cuba” Panart LP-3053

(13) Conjunto Luis Santi; MAMBO INFIERNO (Piloto y Vera) (03:13); album: Dance Music of Cuba Vol. 1, Panart LP 3020

(14) Rolando Aguilo y su orquesta; SE PONE SABROSO (Pedro Justiz) (02:42); album: Se Pone Sabroso, Puchito SP-120

(15) Cachao y su Orquesta; CRIOLLA CARABALI (G. Cardello) (03:12); 7″ Maype 1117-B

 

(16) Septeto La Playa; DESCARGA CUBANA (M. A. Estivil) (01:42); 7″ Puchito 478-B. On 12″ album “Descarga Cubana” (Puchito SP 109) credited by Septeto De La Playa Y Sonny Rossi.

(17) Orchestra Julio Gutiérrez; CHA CHA CHA BAR (Julio Collazo, Julio Gutierrez, Osvaldo Estivill) (02:56); Music Of Cuba Vol. 1, Panart LP-3003 (1955)

(18) Beny Moré; YIRI YIRI BOM (Silvestre Mendez) (02:15); 7″ RCA con Orq. Rafael de Paz, RCA

(19) Riverside Orchestra; SAX CANTABILE (02:39); album: Music Of Cuba Vol. 1, Panart LP-3003 (1955)

(20) Conjunto de Yeyo y Cano; MIGUEL (R. Cabrera); (03:05); album: Carnaval de Ritmos, Discos Sagard DSP-104