Perez Prado was Cuban pianist, composer, arranger and bandleader who was one of the most prominent personalities who popularised the mambo Latin dance during the early 1950s, his profile and success brining him the accolade of "The King Of The Mambo". Born in 1916, he was a popular bandleader in Havana during the late 1940s before moving to Mexico in 1949 to start his recording career, and moving to the USA in the early '50s. He caused a sensation by topping the charts with "Cherry Pink And Apple Blossom White" in 1955 on both sides of the Atlantic, and following with another No. 1 "Patricia" in 1958. This 83-track 3-CD collection comprises early sides from his Mexican releases and most of the A and B sides of his singles in the USA for RCA during this era. It includes his two No. 1 singles with "Cherry Pink And Apple Blossom White" and "Patricia", plus other US hits with "Guaglione", "Paris" and "Patricia Twist". The album is a feast of infectious and evocative Latin music, featuring many of Prado's compositions as well as mambo treatments of popular standards. It's a substantial and entertaining showcase for an innovative and influential artist. Tracklist: MacOme Comparsa Mangolele Manicero Timba Timba Kuba Mambo Oh Caballo Mambo en Sax Mambo Mambo No. 5 More Mambo Jambo Mambo No. 8 Babarabatiri Pachito E Che Pianolo Mambo Del Papelero Cuban Mambo Syncopated Clock Mambo Broadway Mambo C'est Si Bon In a Little Spanish Town Go, Go Mambo A la Billy May Beautiful Anna Sylvana Mangano Suby Jazz Me Blues Such a Night Ballin' the Jack Tomcat Mambo High and the Mighty Skokiaan Marilyn Monroe Mambo Steam Heat - Mambo Rhythm Sticks Cherry Pink and Apple Blossom White Maria Elena Mood Indigo Whatever Lola Wants Dilo Monitor Mambo Crazy Crazy Macarena Pretty Doll Red River Valley Story of Love Tomorrow I Will Live Hawaiian War Chant Cuban Rock Petticoats of Portugal Bandido Bongo Bash Donna Mambo Japanese Hawaiian Cha Cha Rum and Coca Cola Cose, Cose, Cose Calypso Man Cucura Cha Cha Leyenda Mexicana Beautiful Margaret A Lo Loco Kilindini Docks Patricia Why Wait? Guaglione Paris Millionaire Catalania My Roberta Clap Hands Divina Rockambo Baby Oh, Oh, Rosie Be True to Me Julie Is Her Name Teresita la Chunga Arrivederci Roma - Chunga Moliendo Cafe - Chunga Patricia - Twist Via Veneto Ragazza [The Girl] UPC: 824046918026Label: AcrobatRelease Date: 4.3.26Format: CD

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Released in 1970, this is a masterpiece of salsa music. It crystalizes the Willie Colon/Hector Lavoe aesthetic that the duo developed on previous albums. The songs reflect the duo’s views on life’s reckless joys and profound tragedies, like the nostalgic remembrance of Lavoe’s grandmother’s hilarious sayings on “Abuelita” and the swinging “Barrunto” which describes the sadness of heartbreak. Featuring all-analog mastering from the original master tapes, this album returns to CD for the first time in over fifteen years. Tracklist: Ghana’ E Pa’ Colombia No Cambiare Sigue Feliz Barrunto Abuelita Panamena Cancion Para Mi Suegra UPC: 888072780958Label: Craft RecordingsRelease Date: 6.19.26Format: CD

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When Siembra released in 1978, it was the second of four collaborations on Fania Records between salsa giants Willie Colon and Ruben Blades. The influential release set the salsa world on fire! Known as one of the most popular salsa albums in the history of Latin music, Siembra includes the Blades masterpiece “Pedro Navaja,” and classic hits “Buscando Guayaba” and “Plastico.” This reissue is remastered from the original analog master tapes. Tracklist: Plastico Buscando Guayaba Pedro Navaja Maria Lionza Ojos Dime Siembra UPC: 888072780910Label: Craft RecordingsRelease Date: 6.19.26Format: CD

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Romeo & Royce two Bachata super stars get together to bring you an incredible Bachata album.This album includes the hits "Dardos", "Lokita Por Mi", "Estocolmo" and many other.Vinyl version is a gatefold package with a Tangerine and Aqua color vinyl.CD version is a jewel case package with a four page booklet. Tracklist: Better Late Than Never Estocolmo Lokita Por Mi Jezabel Dardos La Amare Celeste Ay! San Miguel Encerrados Menor Blanca Nieves Mi Plan La Ultima Bachata UPC: 199584099125Label: Sony U.s. LatinRelease Date: 5.15.26Format: CD

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