THE BOOGA MAMBO BEAT
Long considered a "Holy Grail" of Latin vinyl, The Booga Mambo Beat (1967) by Steve Hernández y Su Orquesta Latinoamericana returns.
| Genre | Latin |
|---|---|
| Style | Salsa |
| Format | VINYL |
| Cat. no | ROCLP013 |
| Label | ROCAFORT RECORDS |
| Artist | STEVE HERNANDEZ Y SU ORQUESTA LATINOAMERICANA |
| Release Date | 06/03/2026 |
| Carrier | LP |
| Barcode | 5050580866676 |
| Stock | Out of stock |
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This LP has puzzled collectors for decades: who was Steve Hernández, the shadowy figure behind this powerful orchestra including top Puerto Rican and New York musicians?
A must-have archival release for collectors, DJs, and anyone fascinated by the hidden corners of Latin music history.
Arranged by Ray Santos and featuring vocalist VitÃn Avilés, the album delivers a unique mix of mambo, boogaloo, descarga, proto-salsa and 1950s big-band swing. A rare bridge between the Palladium sound and the emerging salsa era. Originally self-released and barely promoted, the record became a cult favorite among DJs and collectors.
Sourced directly from the original master tapes, discovered in outstanding condition, this edition is pressed on 180-gram vinyl and includes extensive liner notes by Pablo E. Yglesias (DJ Bongohead).and a digital download code.