LPCDreissues: Looking forward to the past

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Born in Brooklyn in 1929, RAY BARRETTO is one of the most influentialmusicians of the Nuyorican scene of the early 60’s. His “El Watusi” (featured onthis LP) was alongside with Mongo Santamaria’s “Watermelon Man” a giant steptowards the creation of the boogaloo - a rhythm that mixes R’n’B, mango & R’n’R.Barretto’s 1962 Charanga Moderna updates and improves upon the pachanga style,creating a more personal sound that relies on multiple influences to bring us Barretto’s hybrid and versatile take ontraditional Cuban dance music.Track listing: Side A: 1. La Moderna 2. Aprieta El Pollo 3. Deuda 4. Ritmo Sabroso 5. Suelta La Cintura 6. El Watusi Side B: 1. Guajira Y Tambo2. Teresita 3. Nuestras Vidas 4. Los Pollitos 5. El Camino 6. La Mucura