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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I am Pete Rodriguez, Volume 1
Album - 9 Tracks - Released October 25, 2024

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Bobby Cruz
Bobby Valentin
Grupo Galé
Jimmy Sabater
Joe Bataan
Joe Cuba
Joe Cuba Sextet
Joey Pastrana
Johnny Colon
Jose Mangual
La Radio Bembé Orquesta
Mongo Santamaria
Pete Rodriguez
Pete Rodriguez
Ray Barretto
Ricardo Ray
The Lebron Brothers Orchestra
Willie Bobo
Willie Rosario and His Orchestra
Grupo Galé
Bobby Cruz
Ray Barretto
Pete Rodriguez
Willie Bobo
Bobby Valentin
Joe Cuba Sextet
Mongo Santamaria
Joe Bataan
Joe Cuba
Jimmy Sabater
Johnny Colon
Joey Pastrana
Ricardo Ray
Willie Rosario and His Orchestra
The Lebron Brothers Orchestra
Jose Mangual
La Radio Bembé Orquesta
Pete Rodriguez