Vitin Aviles & Su Orquesta - "Perdiendo La Cabeza" (2:46)
Tito Rodriguez & His Orchestra - "Oye El Que Sabe, Sabe" (3:00)
Mon Rivera & Moncho Lena & Los Ases Del Ritmo - "Oye A Moncho" (2:10)
Myrta Silva Con Orquesta - "Que Corto Es El Amor" (2:44)
Belisario Lopez & Su Charanga - "En Casa De Estanislao" (2:56)
Arsenio Rodriguez & Su Conjunto - "Papa Upa" (2:58)
Conjunto Casino - "Ocoricoco" (2:41)
Conjunto Flores Valdes - "Llego El Dulcerito" (2:40)
Yayo "El Indio" Pequero - "De Media Cana" (2:39)
Los Guaracheros De Oriente - "La Negra Tomasa" (2:31)
Kito Velez & Sus Estrellas - "Torna A Sacramento" (2:38)
Mon Rivera & Su Orquesta - "Si Armando Viene" (2:53)
Joseito Mateo & Su Combo - "El Figureo" (3:12)
Gilberto Sextet - "Ponganse Duro" (3:08)
Frankie Figueroa - "Yo No Era Así" (2:42)
Orquesta Metropolitana - "Calletana" (5:28)
Rafael Solano & Su Orquesta - "Espiritu Burlon" (3:20)
Manolin Gonzalez & Su Tribu - "Cancion De La Serrania" (3:01)
Rico Lopez & Armando Beltre - "No Te Puedo Olvidar" (3:04)
Vinicio Franco & Su Orquesta - "El Juey" (2:57)
Frankie Figueroa - "Tambo" (2:32)
Cortijo & Su Combo - "Porque Me Critican" (2:43)
Vinicio Franco & Su Orquesta - "A La Loma De Belen" (5:19)
Conjunto Unidad - "Carmelo" (4:01)
Charanga Sensacion & Rolando Valdes - "Mi Sazon" (3:07)
Frankie Figueroa & Orquesta La Madre - "El Que Se Fue, Si Hace Falta" (3:23)
Review: Ansonia Records' new, comprehensive Salsa Con Estilo: Dance Floor Gems from the Vaults: 1950s-1980s is a vibrant compilation, tracing the musical journey of salsa through the iconic NYC-based Latin label Ansonia Records via its founder, Rafael "Ralph" Perez. Perez is said to have played a trailblazing role in the proliferation of Salsa music throughout the US from the 1950s to the 1970s, proving the fact that trends often don't just happen but are often rather likely to catch on due to the influence of notable individuals. These tracks boast danceable rhythms, vibrant brass, and the unmistakable influence of Afro-Cuban genres like son, guaguanco, and son montuno. The compilation carefully highlights key elements such as the coro, montuno, moNa, and cierre, providing a rich historical perspective on the roots of salsa.
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