Hopeton 'Salsa Magico' (10th January 2008)
Hopeton’s Playlist - 10th January 2008
1. Amor Mio No Te Vayas - Gilberto Santa Rosa
(has an excellent clave section)
2. Valio La Pena - Marc Anthony
(this has to be there among the best, I just love those breaks and can't help but smile when people walk off half way through any of his songs)
3. No Me Hace Falta - Victor Manuelle
(his songs are not played enough, this guy is the Ricky Martin of salsa when it comes to performances - a must see! this track has so many wonderful breaks)
4. La Gorda - Charanga Habanera
(to my English speaking friends you’ve got to get this translated, the lyrics are hilarious not to mention great to dance to!)
5. Ella Save - Issac Delgado
(what a smooth silky voice! I once played this to a mate of mine and he was amazed when I told him he was Cuban!)
6. La Favorita - N'Klabe
(a great track from this young, up and coming group, several collaborations on the album - seems like everyone wants to sing with them)
7. Que Lo Cura Enamorarme - Eddie Santiago
(this track is a timeless classic)
8. Vivir Lo Nuestro - India
(another classic from the days when she used to sing with some guy called Marc Anthony!)
9. Bailando - Frankie Ruiz
(the song title says it all, you just have to dance - this guy sang so many hits, pity he's not around anymore)
10. Communícate - Manolito Simonet y Su Trabuco
(another Cuban upbeat mix of rhythms from one of the best)
