Posts Tagged Tito Puente

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August 8, 2017 by Simon Sweetman

The 1001 Albums Challenge # 3: Tito Puente – “Dance Mania Vol.1”

This challenge could get expensive – here I am now, three for three, that’s three great albums in a row, that I had not previously heard; all three of them I want for my collection. I love Tito Puente and have some albums featuring him, a terrific, 50-track double-disc compilation being my go-to, and I’ve […]

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March 26, 2016 by Simon Sweetman

Aberlardo Barroso with Orquestra Sensación: Cha Cha Cha

Abelardo Barroso w/ Orquestra Sensación Cha Cha Cha World Circuit Aberlardo Barroso died in the early 70s – he was one of the golden voices of Cuba and now, with the release of this album he lives on as (still) one of the greats…compiled by Nick Gold (who had a hand in that phenomenal Buena […]

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September 8, 2014 by Simon Sweetman

Sheila E: The Beat of My Own Drum – A Memoir

The Beat of My Own Drum: A Memoir Sheila E. with Wendy Holden Atria Books Here is one of the single best music memoirs I’ve ever read – sure, it helps I’m already a fan, I found out about Sheila E. through her work with Prince, of course. But I was soon well aware of […]