Vaya y para la gente de ya tu saaah'ehhh.....Aqui de nuevo con mi top 20 Salsa hit parade for May. Let's give it up for the New Sing Sextett who tops the charts w/ "el bongo", vaya Cheo Medina, 115th street in da' house! Followed by another hot band Chino Nunez's "te invito" w/ "Papote" on vocals, followed Jesus Pagan's "ritmo sabroso" Bobby Valentin's "do~na bella" esta pegao! Puerto Rican Power ,Sammy Garcia,Grupo Caribe,Spanish Harlem, Black Sugar Sextett, y Louie Romero's mazacote finish off the top 10, Other new arrivals are Latin giants of Jazz, Ray Viera, y Orq. Borinquen, Ismael Miranda y Landy y su orq.
El Lapiz Top 20 Salsa Hit Parade, May'08
1 El Bongo - New Swing Sextet, voc Cheo Medina
2 Te invito - Chino Nunez, voc Hector "Papote" Jimenez
3 Ritmo Sabroso -Jesus Pagan y Su Orq
4 Dona Bella - Bobby Valentin
5 Esa Mujer es mia - Puerto Rican Power
6 Amor Despiadado - Sammy Garcia,Sabor de Puerto Rico
7 A la buena de dios - Grupo Caribe
8 Soy Candela - Spanish Harlem Orq
9 Estamos azuca - Black Sugar Sextet
10 Si tu no ,la otra - Louie Romero y Mazacote
11 Lluvia - Orq Antonetti
12 Mambo is here to stay -Latin Giants of Jazz
13 Digame senora - Tito Rojas
14 Mi montuno monte adentro - RAY VIERA
15 Me criaron son Salsa - N'klabe
16 La aparencia - Gilberto "Pulpo" Colon,voc Hector "Papote" Jimenez
17 Descarga Borinquen - Orq Borinquen
18 Como el Aguila - Ismael Miranda
19 Quitate de la via perico - Aurora y Zon Del Barrio,voc Hector "Papote" Jimenez
20 Verdadero sonero - Landy y su Orq
Vaya Salseros ! Aqui de nuevo con mi Top 20 Salsa Hit Parade for April. Topping out the Charts for 1st & 2nd place are 2 of the hottest bands right now Chino Nunez,de nuevo ,followed by the New Swing Sextett , on 3rd place is The Latin Giants of Jazz, followed by Luis Mangual & La Verdad & new arrival on the 6th spot is the scorching Jesus Pagan y su Orq, and finishing out the rest of the top 10 are in the respective order La Excelencia,Bobby Valentin,Black Sugar Sextett & La Estrellas Comborican. Lots of new arrivals to charts are Sammy Garcia,Grupo Caribe, Gilberto "Pulpo" Colon,Orq Antonetti,Tito Rojas,N'Klabe, Y Aurora y Zon Del Barrio. Vaya Hector "Papote"Jimenez llegaste w/ 2 bands! `noooooooooo!
1-Mi tambor y yo - CHINO NUNEZ,voc Ray Viera
2-El Bongo - New Swing Sextet
3-Cuero na'ma - Latin Giants of Jazz
4-April en paris - Luis Mangual
5-Dos Soneros - LA VERDAD,Ft. Frankie Vasquez
6-Ritmo Sabroso -Jesus Pagan y Su Orq
7-El loco - La Excelencia
8-Dona Bella - Bobby Valentin
9-La Hija de lola - Black Sugar Sextet
10-Tula - Las Estrellas Comborican
11-Gotita gota - Puerto Rican Power
12-Amor Despiadado - Sammy Garcia,Sabor de Puerto Rico
Viejoteca Playlist from April 22nd 2008.
Viejoteca is now podcastin on www.hardsalsa.com/viejoteca
1.Johnny Colon-Merecumbe
2.Rebel Rhythm-Sonrisas
3.Black Sugar Sextet--la Hija de Lola
4.las Siete Potencias-Theme las Siete Potencias
5.Bobby Montez-Titoro
6.Ernie Agosto y la Conspiracion-la Niche
7.Justo Betancourt-Soy Professional
8.Ismael Rivera-Mi Musica
9.Orquesta Dee Jay-Te Triago
10.Frankie Dante y la Orquesta Flamboyen-Vuelve el Rumbero
11.Johnny Ray y Salsa con Clase-Lejos De Ti
12.los Hermanos Lopez-los Suenos
13.Adalberto Alvarez-Camina y Prende el Fogan
Upcoming events featuring DJ Gury Gury May 3rd
Matrix house Guelph Benefit for Gay and Lesbian library.
Detail to follow.
May 7th
The return of Latin Fiesta @ the E-bar in Guelph.
Doors open at 9pm Cover is $ 5.00 and there is a salsa dance lesson at 9:30pm.
The E-Bar is Located at 41 Quebec Street in Downtown Guelph.
May 8th Special guest DJ of legendary band Orquesta Dee Jay
@ Gonzalez y Gonzalez in New York City.
Show is free!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Africando – Dieguema This song is sung in wolof, language spoken in a few west African countries notably Senegal.The song is about love - asking your woman not to be shy, and to get close to you. Like other love songs, it is seductively written. Showering the lucky woman with words, creating a special moment - it is bonding song between a man and a woman. I like it a lot.This track can be found on the Ketukuba album. Ricardo Lemvo + Makina Loca - Mama Kiyelele This is a song that brings to the front the importance of mothers in a family. In line with the African tradition and indeed in the world, mothers keep the family together. Mums have more influence over children than Dads. This song is about a child crying out to his mother for help and advice in times of difficulty - very moving.From the CD Tata Masamba. Spanish Harlem Orchestra - Cuando Te Vea This is a song by an orchestra band. Mid-tempo - not too fast or too slow, a good melody song, and enjoyable to dance to. It is a song about man who was badly treated by a woman. Good song.Taken from the album Across 110th Street. Rey Ruiz - Creo en el Amor This is a very smoochy cool song, and is a ballad. It reminds me of a few Teddy Pentagras songs. I wish salsa DJs would have the courage to play more ballads like this. It’s a true lovers song.This track can be found on the Mi Tentacion CD. Gilberto Santa Rosa - Acechando
This track is one of my all time favourite songs. A mid-tempo song with a strong melody - guaranteed crowd puller.This is a song that you shouldn’t do gymnastic stuff to. Very good to dance to, regardless of what level you are.This track is available on the Intenso album.
10. Ella se Hizo Deseo- Tito Rojas The first person I heard play this was Julian ‘The Duke’ @ Clockwork (formerly known as the Finca). The sublime piano intro, which reminded me of a Jazz standard could not go unnoticed; not to mention Tito’s distinctive vocals. 9. Sin Voluntad (live version)- Gilberto Santa Rosa If anyone is ever in any doubt about this artist’s popularity, then you only need to listen to this version and the crowd’s response, which truly overwhelmed me when I heard this for the first time. Taken from the Live @ The Carnegie Hall album - not many salsa artists can boast a sell out concert at this prestigious venue in New York City. I have so many favourites from Gilberto, but this for me stands out amongst the rest. 8. Iglesia- Tony Vega
Ok so I’m gonna stick my neck out here and go against the grain so to speak. When you mention this artists’s name most people would instantly choose ‘Esa Mujer’ as their favourite. However the more I played this one, the more I got into it. From the string/brass intro it gradually intensifies without changing the pace of rhythm; making it perfect for someone like myself who loves to interpret the music when dancing. 7. Amor Bandido- Grupo Niche This band was one of my favs until the two lead singers Javier and Willie left. However there still seems to be life within after their departure, as the founder member of the group Jairo Varela has re-stamped his own steelo so to speak. My favourite track off the album ‘Imaginacion’ (Julian’s too). 6. Lleno de Ti – Colombia All Stars
For a romantica salsa tune this really kicks, but you never get that impression when you hear the intro. From the vocals and the awesome percussion, to the intermittent brass riffs; all intertwining to make a kick-ass sound. 5. Luna Negra – Rey Ruiz
From the man they call ‘El Bon Bon De La Salsa’, Senor Ruiz has a plethora of romantica tunes under his belt. This one stands out for me and whenever I hear it, it takes me back to my humble beginnings @ The Mambo Inn (Loughborough Hotel) in Brixton. Aaaaah the memories……………….
4. Cuando la Olvide Que? – Maelo Ruiz My favourite track by Maelo was ‘Te Necesito Mi Amor’ (taking me back to Brixton once more). However upon hearing this one I was totally blown away. Just check out the lyrical arrangement in the first half of this song. Wicked!!! 3. Vida Consentida (salsa version) – Son De Cali Javier Vasquez and Willie Garcia left Grupo Niche to form their own outfit ‘Son De Cali’ and never looked back. They have managed to create a sound of their own which in this current climate is an outstanding achievement. From their second album ‘Creciendo’, it becomes apparent how wide their vocal range is when you hear this track - I thought Cheo Feliciano was a guest vocalist ………… Wicked!!! 2. Se Que Sufrire – Son Charanga
This outfit is one of Diego Gale’s (Grupo Gale) many projects. From the album ‘Descarga y Tumbao’ this is the killer track for me. Whenever I play this, be it @ home or out and about on my mp3 player, it has to get a rewind or two. 1. Un Amante Como Yo – La Suprema Corte My numero uno romantica track of all time. This track goes right through me every time it caresses my ear lobes. So deep, and so sensual. Makes me wanna hold a corner and just lock down. Know what I mean!? Mmmmmmmmm………
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