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The second volume of street-level Latin crossover from the Fania vaults isn't a simple cash-in to lure those who bought the first volume. Compared to the first volume, this is less concerned with the gangster wing of Latin music and more involved with soul and consciousness-raising crossover material. The disc balances groove-laden salsa from Eddie Palmieri and Tito Puente with tracks from Jimmy Sabater, Ralfi Pagan, Joe Bataan, and Orchestra Harlow (the latter with a stirring call-to-action titled "Rise Up"). What none of these tracks miss, however, is the groove, which shows up everywhere, from Tito Puente's excellent percussive workout "Safari" to the highly orchestrated cover of "Crystal Blue Persuasion" by Bataan.
Condition:Used Like New! Marked upc and Minor ringwear on front cover due to storage.
TRACK LISTINGS
Disc 1
1 O Elefante - Ray Barretto (4:35)
2 Times Are Changing - Jimmy Sabater (3:09)
3 Rise Up - Orchestra Harlow (4:43)
4 Consolación - Roberto Roena Y Su Apollo Sound (3:27)
5 Safari - Tito Puente (5:05)
6 Revolucionando - The New Swing Sextet (2:58)
7 Chocolate Ice Cream - Eddie Palmieri (6:15)
8 Evil Ways - Pete Rodriguez (3:51)
9 Musica Del Alma - TNT Boys (3:35)
10 Crystal Blue Persuasion - Joe Bartaan (3:20)
11 Mc2 (Theme Realidades) - Héctor Lavoe (3:42)
12 Me and My Monkey - Orquesta Harlow (2:58)
13 Here Comes the Judge - Pete Rodriguez (2:50)
14 Ape Walk - Al Escobar & His Orchestra (2:55)
15 Rat Race - Ralfi Pagan (2:45)
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