Boogaloo

Boogaloo, also known as bugalú, is a vibrant genre of Latin music that emerged in the New York City scene in the 1960s, embodying a fusion of Afro-Cuban rhythms with soul and R&B elements. This exuberant musical style captures the melting pot of the city's Puerto Rican, Cuban, and African American communities, intertwining English and Spanish lyrics with infectious claves and driving brass sections. It's marked by catchy, up-tempo beats, danceable grooves, and an energetic interplay of piano montunos and brassy riffs. Boogaloo became an emblem of youthful, cross-cultural expression, temporarily bridging gaps between varying musical preferences and serving as a forerunner to salsa. Its sound is typified by the works of legendary artists such as Joe Cuba, whose hits like "Bang Bang" invited audiences to the dance floor with its revolutionary and irresistible fusion sounds.

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Ray Barretto - Jazz Essentials
Album - 14 Tracks - Released May 28, 2025

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Al Stefano Y Su Conjunto Latino
Brooklyn Boogaloo Blowout
Celula New York
Compota Y Su Ricura
El Laberinto del Coco
Frontera Bugalú
Jason Joshua
Jose Mangual
Josimar y Su Yambú
La Parla De Los Niches
La Radio Bembé Orquesta
Lebrón Brothers
Mongo Santamaria
Ocho
Oscar Hernandez Y su Nuevo Impacto
Pete Rodriguez
Pucho & The Latin Soul Brothers
Ray Barretto
Reverendo Jones
Richi Ray
Super Mambo
Lebrón Brothers
Ray Barretto
Jason Joshua
Josimar y Su Yambú
Mongo Santamaria
Ocho
Jose Mangual
La Parla De Los Niches
La Radio Bembé Orquesta
Frontera Bugalú
El Laberinto del Coco
Brooklyn Boogaloo Blowout
Pucho & The Latin Soul Brothers
Pete Rodriguez
Celula New York
Oscar Hernandez Y su Nuevo Impacto
Reverendo Jones
Compota Y Su Ricura
Richi Ray
Al Stefano Y Su Conjunto Latino
Super Mambo