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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 […]
Posted in Blog, Reviews · Tagged Alejandro Escovedo, Autobiography, Billy Cobham, Book Review, Carlos Santana, Con Funk Shun, Drums, E, Escovedo, George Duke, Memoir, Music Book, Music Memoir, Percussion, Percussionist, Pete Escovedo, Prince, Santana, Sheila E., Sheila Escovedo, Tito Puente, Wendy Holden ·

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