VA - Roots Of Salsa Vol.2 Classic Latin Tunes Become Salsa Hits (2018)

A great little series that goes way deeper than the salsa you might expect from the title – as the approach here is to pick tracks from many years before, but which still have strong resonance with the pride and power of the Latin scene of the 70s! The collection includes lots of tracks that might come as a real surprise – some larger orchestra material, tracks by trios, and other Latin styles that aren't normally associated with the spirit of salsa – which usually seems to draw most from the descarga years, and the small combos to emerge in the 60s. Instead, this series traces the music much farther back – and includes loads of hard-edged cuts that resonate surprisingly well with later salsa dura – including many records that you might have otherwise passed by! Tracks on this second volume include "Tumba Mabo" by Conjunto Niagara, "Fania" by Estrellas De Chocolate, "Hay Craneo" by Tito Rodriquez Y Los Lobos Del Mambo, "Sujetate La Lengua" by La Sonora Matancera, "Nadi Se Salva De La Rumba" by Trio Matamores, "La Familia" by Jose Curbela, "Llora Timbero" by La Orquesta Siboney, "Micaela Me Boto" by Chappotin Y Sus Estrellas, and "El Paso Del Mulo" by Conjunto Colonial.

Track List:

1. El Paso Del Mulo - Conjunto Colonial de Nelo Sosa 02:35
2. Micaela Me Botó - Chappottin y Sus Estrellas 02:18
3. Nadie Se Salva De La Rumba - Trío Matamoros 03:32
4. La Familia - José Curbelo y Orquesta 03:08
5. Salsa - Flores Valdés y su Conjunto Musical 02:55
6. Hay Cráneo - Tito Rodriguez Y Los Lobos Del Mambo 03:10
7. Fania - Estrellas De Chocolate 03:14
8. Yo No Quiero Piedra En Mi Camino - Bebo Valdés y su Orquesta, Pacho Alonso 03:09
9. Corta El Bonche - Conjunto Kuvabana 03:14
10. Tumba Mabó - Conjunto Niagara 03:25
11. Llora Timbero - Orquesta Siboney 03:20