All Time Greatest Salsa Hits - Your Picks?

[DanceMentor]

I'm hoping to get a list of some of the most famous salsa tunes of all time. Here is a start:
Grupo Niche "Cali Pachanguero" and "Aventura"
Africando "Ya Boy"
Celia Cruz "Azucar Negra" and "Quimbara"

If you'll post some of your all-time favorites, I'll keep adding them to this post and we'll get a nice list going for others to enjoy. :)

[salsarhythms]

I don't know about famous, but this song:

"Cuero Na Ma" by Jose Mangual Jr.

If that song does not force you to dance, if it doesn't hit you like a 10-ton Mack, then you're not breathing! It's really hard to find, but believe me get your hands on that song, even if it's on a CD with 50 other songs you don't like!!

After that I would say:

"Periodico De Ayer" by Hector Lavoe (pretty much anything from Hector Lavoe)

And anything from Jose Alberto "El Canario"

[Danish Guy]

As a newcomer to the Salsa scene (a ½ year) I properly have a little special taste in salsa music. I have tried to listen to a lot of music to hear the 1, and get used to the Salsa sound. My normal music is composed by a majority of rock and hard rock titles, so this is something completely different. :shock:

As for the Spanish language, this is almost just sounds to me. I might get a clue to the theme of the song, but no clue to any details.


There are 3 songs on my favourite list right now. All songs easy to dance to, making the lead more easy for me. :wink:

La Son Charanga – Salsa Y Charanga

This is a happy song with a nice flute, and my feet just want to move.


Yorman – Una Nueva Forma

D’Leon junior mix reggae sounds into salsa. Cool to dance to, and perfect for small breaks, shines or fun.


Africandos – Aicha

Great song, and it is possible to find it outside the salsa environment.

[MissAlyssa]

anything celia cruz. :D

[brujo]

A little out of topic, but Joaquin Sabina did a pseudoparody to the 'Cha Cha Cole' beat called 'Ya Eyacule' ( I've ejaculated ). It might not be salsa gold, but it's on my list of top funny songs.

How about Oscar D'Leon's "Lloraras" and "Pedro Navajas" by Willie Colon & Ruben Blades.

[tzachi]

hi,
i'm new in this forum.... here is a list of my favorite songs.....
David Cedeno - Sealed With A Kiss
Mambomania - Dame Cinco
la sonora carruseles - arranca en fa - very fast.....
Celia Cruz - Yo Vivire
Dominicanada - Mi todo(Bachata)
Celia Cruz -La vida es un carnaval
Gypsy Kings - Volare
Mezcla - Rio Salsa ( Salsamba )
Raulin Rosendo - Margarita
that's for now....
if some one want a list... i have a huge list of songs... samba,salsa,bachata ....

bye for now

[Annvious]

One of my all time faves is "Mama Kiyelele" by Ricardo Lemvo.

[borikensalsero]

The frist few go out to the true cocolos out there... I call it the Markolino Dimond test...

Sabroson - Markolino Dimond, Frankie Dante but sang by Chivirico Davila
Los Rumberos - Los Flamboyan also with Markolino Dimond
Por Que Adore - Los Flamboyan also with Markolino Dimond
Mombo Jumbo - Los Flamboyan
El Quinto De Bethooven - Los Flamboyan also with Markolino Dimon
Ajiaco Caliente - Eddie Palmieri
Bilongo - Eddie Palmirei
La Murga - Mr. Lavoe
Juliana - Cuco Valoy - DLG, in my opinion destroyed the song
La Loma Del Tamarindo - Gran Combo
Mikaela - The original version, although La Sonora Caruseles sings it nicely
La Rueda - Orq La Solucion
Azuquita Mami - El Conde
La Boda De Ella - Bobby Valentin
El Viento Me Da - El Combo Del Ayer
Ojos Chinos - El Gran Combo
El Cuarto De Tula - Buena Vista Social Club
La Juma De Ayer - Compay Segundo from Buena Vista Social Club
Fuego en el 23 - Both the original and the "different" version found in the Grandes Exitos of Sonora Poncena album on track #1
Periodico De ayer - Sang By Lavoe written by Mr. Tite Curret Alonzo
God I almost forgot..........
La Cartera - Larry Harlow...

Imma stop here before I type some 2000 songs... :lol:

[salsarhythms]

Borinken,

I completely agree that DLG destoryed that song...man I hated
it when it came out.

[youngsta]

Here are three of my favorites of all time:

Son Boricua - El Negro Bembón
Tito Puente - Asia Mood
Tito Puente - Hong Kong Mambo

[HothouseSalsero]

Frankie Ruiz: "La Cura" "Puerto Rico" "Desnudate Mujer" "Bailando"

Grupo Niche: "A Golpe de Folklore" "La Negra No Quiere" "Han Cogida la Cosa" "Etnia" "Cielo de Tambores"

Joe Arroyo: "Rebelion" "Pa'l Bailador" "Enhorabuena" "Mary"

Celia Cruz (with Willie Colon): "Usted Abuso"

Tito Nieves: "Dejame Vivir" "Le Gusta Que La Vean"

Eddie Palmieri: "Malaguena Salerosa"

Willie Rosario/Gilberto Santa Rosa: "El Apartamento"

Gilberto Santa Rosa: "La Agarro Bajando"

Rey Ruiz: "Desde Que No Estas" (I reserve the right to like bubble gum salsa)

Mickey Tavaras: "Historia Entre Tus Dedos" (I reserve the right to like downright sacharine bubble gum salsa)

Tito Gomez: "Llora"

Cuco Valoy: "Mariana Engracia" (I've never heard it in clubs, aside from when my teachers were giving lessons--and that's only because I turned them on to the compilation where I discovered this song.)

Louie Ramirez/Azuquita: "En un Beso la Vida" (Great old song, that I've never heard anywhere except on my CD player)

Fruko y Sus Tesos: "Rumba de Cali"

Etc.

[HothouseSalsero]

I can't leave out:

El Gran Combo: "Me Libere" "La Muerte" "Los Tenis" A bunch of other songs I don't know the titles of offhand.

[HothouseSalsero]

Note: these are songs that make me want to dance. Some of my favorite salsa songs (especially classic salsa) don't necessarily make me want to dance that much. Much as I like "Periodica de Ayer," it doesn't make me want to dance in the Lavoe originals. (The Junior Gonzalez cover works better for dancing, even if he's no Lavoe.)

Could just be a matter of what I've gotten used to hearing in clubs.

[Soñador]

I can't leave out:

El Gran Combo: "Me Libere" "La Muerte" "Los Tenis" A bunch of other songs I don't know the titles of offhand.

Agreed with you! El gran combo is excellent! La Muerte is one of my favourite! :wink:

[peachexploration]

Two from Jose "El Canario" Alberto
A La Ahora Que Me Llamen, Voy
Baila Que Baila

[SDsalsaguy]

Welcome to the Forums Soñador! Happy to have you with us! :D

[jenibelle]

Ohhhhh I can't believe I missed this thread.
Here's my list of faves:

Salsa:

Fruko y sus Tesos - El Preso
Fruko y sus Tesos - son de Ioma
Grupo NIche - Atrevida
Africando - Am Saaxul
Africando - Pajaro Lindo
Oscar d'León - Que Bueno Baila Usted
Yuri Buenaventura - Romper la Cadena
Polo Montañez - Un Montón de Estrellas
El Carretero (sorry don't know artist)
Los Van van - Temba Tumba Timba
Joe Arroyo - Rebelion
Adalberto Alvarez - Deja la Mala Noche

Merengue:
Hermanos Rosario - La Dueña del Swing
- El Fin de Semana
Juan Luis Guerra - Si Tu Te Vas
- El Costo de la vida
Oro Solido - Eso no MaMaMambo
- El Chicharron
Banda Bocana - Sali a Papa y Mama

Bachata

Huey Dunbar - Yo Si Me Enamore
Juan Luis Guerra - Burbujas de Amor
Alex Bueno - Ese hombre soy yo

Cha Cha Cha
Spanish Harlem Orchestra - Pa Gozar
Santana y Mana - Corazon Espinado
Guantanamera (don't konw artist sorry)

If anyone would like to share songs let me know...
Jeni

[Sagitta]

Guantanamera (don't konw artist sorry)


Artist is Celia Cruz.

[Salsero_AT]

Aramis Gallindo: Capital de Capitales
Los Van Van: La Bomba soy yo
Adalberto Alvarez: Una Mulata En La Habana
Hector Lavoe: Todo tiene su final
El Gran Combo: Viva Puente
Yuri Buenaventura: Salsa Rai

[Dancegal]

Celia Cruz - Que le den candela
Ruben Blades - Pedro Navaja (for the sad storyline)

Who sings the salsa song that goes "no le pege a la negra...." - that's a classic - telling the story of how slaves were treated....

[brujo]

Who sings the salsa song that goes "no le pege a la negra...." - that's a classic - telling the story of how slaves were treated....

Joe Arroyo - Rebelion.

[Dancegal]

Who sings the salsa song that goes "no le pege a la negra...." - that's a classic - telling the story of how slaves were treated....

Joe Arroyo - Rebelion.

Thanks Brujo!

[debbiebear]

a great one, would have to be: Batman y el hombre arana by Azabache

[Sagitta]

a great one, would have to be: Batman y el hombre arana by Azabache

Welcome debbiebear!! :D Another artist that I haven't heard. Must look it up!!! :car:

[youngsta]

I love El Gran Combo period, but my current favorite of theirs is "Amor A Control Remoto"!

a great one, would have to be: Batman y el hombre arana by Azabache
I love that song, but it's not for the weak of heart! :lol:

[salsarhythms]

Welcome debbiebear!!

[salsarhythms]

Oh and here's a couple I like:

Salsa Con Coco

Sueno Contigo

Brujeria

Desnudate Mujer

[SDsalsaguy]

Salsa Con Coco
Really Fernando? Do you like dancing to this? While I can deance to it, I never feel like I actually ever have time to dance to songs like this... too turbo for my dancing tastes I guess... :?

[salsarhythms]

The thing about Salsa Con Coco is that it really brings me
back to my country, Dominican Republic. The entire song
is about the streets of DR and I just love it...it is a fast song
though, but the images that come to my mind when I hear
it...man, I just love it.

[SDsalsaguy]

Makes sense. I was just curious. And this thread is about "All Time Greatest Hits" which, in and of itself, doesn't always mean the most danceable songs...

Although this does than sort of tie back into the Learning Spanish thread (http://www.dance-forums.com/viewtopic.php?t=1694)... while one need not know Spanish to appreciate salsa or to dance it, there is something to being able to understand it as well... i.e. if you didn't understand the lyrics to Salsa Con Coco it is unlikely that it could have the same saliency for you.

[salsarhythms]

That's a point, but at the same time, Cocoband being from
Dominican Republic, their music will appeal to people of
the country...so even knowing spanish, unless you are there
and know what if feels like to be there, I don't know if you
could really "get" it...

Does that make sense at all?

[SDsalsaguy]

Absolutely! I take it just to be one more "layer." Speaking/understanding Spanish helps with understanding the manifest content of the lyrics whereas personal familiarity (with the location) lets you access that deeper layer, of latent content, also held within the lyrics.

[mrsalsoul]

Anacaona – Cheo Feliciano
Hecho y Derecho – Joe Cuba
Rumbon en Navida – Gran Combo
Puerto Rico – Frankie Ruiz
Conciencia – Gilberto Santa Rosa
Mambo – Tito Puente
Vasos en Colores - Marvin Santiago
Merecumbe – Johnny Colon
Fuego en El 23 – Sonora Poncena
Preparate Bailador – Louie Ramirez
Estamos en La Salsa – Wayne Gorbea

Just a few of my favorites

[peachexploration]

Salsa Con Coco
Really Fernando? Do you like dancing to this? While I can deance to it, I never feel like I actually ever have time to dance to songs like this... too turbo for my dancing tastes I guess... :?

Hi SD. I know what you mean. But I love this song too. The trick to turbo salsa is not making your moves too big. You can still smooth it out with passing out before the end of the song and still keep your timing. Check out some of the couples at this link: http://salsacompetitions.com/laSalsaCompetitionChampions.html
Some are high energy and some are just taking easy. :D

[borikensalsero]

Salsa Con Coco
Really Fernando? Do you like dancing to this? While I can deance to it, I never feel like I actually ever have time to dance to songs like this... too turbo for my dancing tastes I guess... :?

Hi SD. I know what you mean. But I love this song too. The trick to turbo salsa is not making your moves too big. You can still smooth it out with passing out before the end of the song and still keep your timing. Check out some of the couples at this link: http://salsacompetitions.com/laSalsaCompetitionChampions.html
Some are high energy and some are just taking easy. :D

I'm with you SD. Although I enjoy dancing to this song a lot, it is too fast paced for my style, and my desires on the dancefloor. There is barely any time to groove a pattern out. Although a dancer can look smooth dancing fast, there really isn't a comparison to a dancer dancing smooth to a slower song, where we can accentuate and savor every bodily movement.

[SDsalsaguy]

Thanks Peach. Yes Boriken, that's exactly what I'm talking about. I still dance smooth, even when up tempo such as to Salsa Con Coco but it doesn't match my style/preferences as well as non-turbo material does.

[Soñador]

SALSA
La muerte - El gran combo
Ojos chinos - El gran combo
La vida es un carnaval - Issac Delgado
Temba, tumba, timba - Van Van
Una aventura - Grupo Niche

MERENGUE
Suavemente - Elvis Crespo
(Almost everything Elvis Crespo...)
A mi me gusta - Grupo Mania

And some others I can't remember...

[TheArchon]

I must say' i entered this forum excatly for the topic, i dont speak spanish(even thou both my perants do), and i dont know the names of the songs that are played where i dance...

Anyway i was suprised not to find here:

Diego Torres - Color Esperanza,
from the little spanish i know, even its lyrics are great.

[SDsalsaguy]

Welcome to the Forums TheArchon! :D

[borikensalsero]

Pleasure to have you aboard. Welcome to DF TheArchon..

BTW. I love HURCAN by Bobby Valentin.

Huracan de passion, vuelve me a asotar, y vuelveme a llevar a donde ella esta.

Huracain of passion, beat on me again, and take me back to where she is. Then surprissingly the songs says, so I can tell her I don't love her anymore. WEPAAA!!! :twisted:

[TheArchon]

Thanks For the welcomes :)

Another salsa classic that i havent noticed here...

I've had the time of my life, from dirty dancing.

Since this movie is probably what made salsa known in non latin countries...(even if i'm not sure if they dance salsa there, but this song sure fits the beat).

[bqnm]

Hi people,

I just arrived to this forum and saw this post which called my attencion.

I really prefer clasic songs from the 70's, but there are several new CDs with really interesting stuff. I like the new CD from Raulin Rosendo (great sonero in my oppinion). A new group from Venezuela (I think) Bailatino has a great CD "Bailatino llego... con todo". Not so new the CDs from Jimmy Bosch (specially Soneandop mi trombon), Spanish Harlem Orq., los soneros del Barrio.

But what I like the most are clasics. There are great songs from Larry Harlow, Ray Barreto, Cortijo y Ismael rivera, Tito Puente, Andy Harlow, Willie Colon, Tipica 73, Bobby Rodriguez, Bobby Valentin, Orquesta la Unica, La Sonora Ponceña, El Gran Combo (algunas...), Javier Vasquez y la veradad.

It is very difficult to name a few songs... but I leave a few here.

- La sonora Ponceña - "Yambeque" and "Date Quenta" (CD "determination", 1982)
- Bobby Rodriguez - Numero 6 (CD "lead me to that beautiful band", 1975)
- Javier Vasquez - "Se formo la rumbantela" (CD "La verdad", 1974)
- Ismael Rivera - "El nazareno" y "La soledad"

All the best for you all in 2004. Regards from Portugal.

Nuno Melo
(Dj Sabroso)

[SDsalsaguy]

Hi bqnm! Happy 2004 to you as well and welcome to the Forums! :D

[borikensalsero]

Welcome to the Forums Dqnm, great to see another salsa lover aboard. :D

[peachexploration]

I wanted to add another song to the list but of course I can't get the name of it or what CD it's on. I do think it's by Gilberto Santa Rosa. A sample of it is at this site. http://www.peachexploration.com/Salsa.html Anyone know info about this song? I love it and it's driving me nuts. :cry: Note: I'll be taking it off soon because of copyright laws so if anyone has a chance/time in the next 30 minutes, that would be awesome!!!

[borikensalsero]

I wanted to add another song to the list but of course I can't get the name of it or what CD it's on. I do think it's by Gilberto Santa Rosa. A sample of it is at this site. http://www.peachexploration.com/Salsa.html Anyone know info about this song? I love it and it's driving me nuts. :cry: Note: I'll be taking it off soon because of copyright laws so if anyone has a chance/time in the next 30 minutes, that would be awesome!!!

If I'm correct it's called Este Apartamento, or apartamento, and it is Gilberto singing.

[peachexploration]

Hi BorikenSalsero. Thanks! :D

[HothouseSalsero]

If I'm correct it's called Este Apartamento, or apartamento, and it is Gilberto singing.

Yes, Gilberto Santa Rosa sings that. It's is from Willie Rosario's album Back to the Future.

(See my list.)

[HothouseSalsero]

Not an album I own, but I'm pretty sure it's good and I do plan on buying it sooner or later. Willie Rosario's presence on a project is generally a good sign.

[peachexploration]

If I'm correct it's called Este Apartamento, or apartamento, and it is Gilberto singing.

Yes, Gilberto Santa Rosa sings that. It's is from Willie Rosario's album Back to the Future.

(See my list.)

Oh no wonder I couldn't find it. I was looking at his (Gilberto's) CD's :lol:

Thanks a bunch guys! I appreciate it. Taking it down now.

[peachexploration]

Not an album I own, but I'm pretty sure it's good and I do plan on buying it sooner or later. Willie Rosario's presence on a project is generally a good sign.

Yeah, I'm listening to samples now and I love it! Hitting the record store today. :lol:

[Polarican]

Hello everyone!!

Some of my all time favorites, in no particular order are:

Ruben Blades – Pedro Navaja
Willie and Hector (Fania Crew) – Calle Luna/Calle Sol and El Dia de mi Suerte
Tito Rojas – Ayer mi Dijeron, Condename a tu Amor, Juguete de Nadie and Amor del Bueno
Gilberto Santarosa – Usted
Hector Lavoe – El Cantante (This song has sad undertones, but he still spews “I am the man!!!”)
Mark Anthony – Hasta que te Conoci, Si te vas and Necisto Amarte
Joe Arroyo – No le Pega la Negra

[Sagitta]

Welcome to the forums Polarican!! Glad to have you joining us. Hope to see a lot more of you around the forums! :D

[SDsalsaguy]

Welcome to the DF family Polarican! :D

[Polarican]

Thank you for the warm welcome SDsalsaguy and Sagitta!!... I am very glad I decided to do a search on latin music after getting some work done tonight... It brought me here, and from what I have read so far, this board is awesome!!!

[borikensalsero]

See, then people say there is only porno on the net. :D Great to have with us Polarican. Welcome.

[brujo]

See, then people say there is only porno on the net. :D Great to have with us Polarican. Welcome.

There is PORNO on the net :shock: . Mis Estimados DanceForumers, brujo will no longer be coming to these locations... if what boriken claims is true....

[SDsalsaguy]

See, then people say there is only porno on the net. :D Great to have with us Polarican. Welcome.

There is PORNO on the net :shock: . Mis Estimados DanceForumers, brujo will no longer be coming to these locations... if what boriken claims is true....

:uplaugh:

[Polarican]

Thanks borikensalsero, I appreciate that!!

Hey, I also heard about that whole “Porno” thing, but it never interested me… I see the word Porno, and it just brings me back to my youth when every time I asked my mother why I couldn’t have something?, she always answered with a sharp “POR que NO!!” I just figured it “had” to be something negative or something that I am not supposed to have or see anyway!! :P

Sorry guys, it’s late… :wink:

Oh, by the way… Another one of my favorites is:

Hector Lavoe – Hacha y Machete

[borikensalsero]

See, then people say there is only porno on the net. :D Great to have with us Polarican. Welcome.

There is PORNO on the net :shock: . Mis Estimados DanceForumers, brujo will no longer be coming to these locations... if what boriken claims is true....

:shock: I hope I didn’t corrupt your mind Brujo

[peachexploration]

More Favorites:

Latin New York-Alfredo De la Fe
Ven Conmingo Corazon-Pedro Conga y Su Orquestra
Ken Moussoul Guis Li-Africando (I have abosolutely no idea what they're saying but definitely "feel" it.) :D
Cuba Te Llama-Mamborama

[borikensalsero]

Guantanamera (don't konw artist sorry)


Artist is Celia Cruz.

Guantanamera is a guajira which has became incredibly popular and has been played by just about every great singer in the salsa world. Guantanamera is guajira's most famous song. One of the more popular versions we hear today is indeed sang by Celia Cruz.

Guajira Guantanamera was written and sang by Joseíto Fernández. Guajira is cuban peseant music.

[danceguy]

Juliana - Cuco Valoy - DLG, in my opinion destroyed the song

I found this way at the beginning of this thread - Boriken what do you think of Orq Tabaco y Ron's version of "Juliana?". I just heard it on SalsaStream and I really liked that slightly faster tempo. I'm really really bad with the names of song and artists (I always remember the feel though) - but the Cuco Valoy version was the first I heard and I like that a lot too. Always makes me want to get up and dance even when I'm tired. :P

I did however, locate the DLG cover of this song...and I will agree *ugh*...there's something about it that just doesn't feel right...

SG

[MacMoto]

http://www.peachexploration.com/Salsa.html

Peach,
Just curious -- what's the second last song of the salsa medley on your site called?

[peachexploration]

http://www.peachexploration.com/Salsa.html

Peach,
Just curious -- what's the second last song of the salsa medley on your site called?

Hi MacMoto! The original artist is Mickey Taveres. Name of the song is: Mi Historia Entre Tus Dedos

[borikensalsero]

Juliana - Cuco Valoy - DLG, in my opinion destroyed the song

I found this way at the beginning of this thread - Boriken what do you think of Orq Tabaco y Ron's version of "Juliana?". I just heard it on SalsaStream and I really liked that slightly faster tempo. I'm really really bad with the names of song and artists (I always remember the feel though) - but the Cuco Valoy version was the first I heard and I like that a lot too. Always makes me want to get up and dance even when I'm tired. :P

I did however, locate the DLG cover of this song...and I will agree *ugh*...there's something about it that just doesn't feel right...

SG

Nope SG, I haven't heard the version by Orq Tabaco y Ron. I must mention that I tend to really not like remake salsa songs I love. Juliana really makes me wanna get up and shake it. That DLG version broke my heart. I couldn't believe someone could destroy a song so badly. :cry:

[MacMoto]

The original artist is Mickey Taveres. Name of the song is: Mi Historia Entre Tus Dedos

Thanks! :)

[MapleLeaf Salsero]

Hmm… This is difficult. There are so many great salsa songs out there. Instead I’ll just jot down some songs in which I reached nirvana at least once.

Rey Ruiz – No me Acostumbro
Africando All Stars – Sey
Grupo Niche – Gotas de Lluvia
Frankie Ruiz – Desnudate Mujer
Roberto Roena – Mi Mambo Pide Campana
Grupo Niche – La Negra no Quiere

[MapleLeaf Salsero]

Songs I like listening to:

Buena Vista Social Club – Chan Chan
Buena Vista Social Club – Dos Gardenias
Célia Cruz com Willy Chirino – Cuba Que Lindo Son Tus Paisajes
Gilberto Santa Rosa – La Conciencia
Afro Cuban Jazz Project - Campina
Hector Lavoe – Periódico de Ayer
Henry Fiol – Aprietala En El Ricon
Oscar De Leon – Que Bueno Baila Usted
Raulin Rosendo – Como Una Reina
Ruben Blades – Pedro Navajas
Tito Nieves – Ensename
Tito Nieves & Célia & Santa Rosa & Cheo – La Salsa Vive
Rey Ruiz & Frankie Ruiz – Mega Ruiz Mix (Extended Version)


Songs I like dancing to:

Africando – Yay Boy
La Sonora Carruseles – La Joda
Africando – Betece
Alex Leon – Acabo de Llegar
Azabache – Batman y El Hombre Arana (the short version…)
El Gran Combo – Lloraras
Grupo Niche – Cali
Mamborama – Es Solo Musica (sometimes…)
Tito Nieves - Almohada
Miguel Yamba – Salsa con Candela
Puerto Rican Power – Asi La Quiero
José Alberto El Canário – Quiero Salsa
Joe Arroyo - Yamulemau

[peachexploration]

More all time favorites.
"Alejate" by Hector Lavoe
"Perla Fina" by Monguito

[passion]

Wow!! This is excellent! I'm not too familiar with names of the songs and musicians! I am so looking forward to listening to the songs that many of you have listed to find out my favorites and find more favorites!

Thanks Dancementor for starting out this topic!! :D :bouncy:

[peachexploration]

..... los soneros del Barrio.....

I just heard their CD "Siquiendo La Tradicion". Very nice!
Me Tiene Vigilado-Los Niches
Isla Del Encanto-Orquesta Broadway
La Murga-Willie Colon (I can't believe this song came out in 1974!!!! Love that flamenco undertone)
Vaarrrooommm, off to the record store.... :car:

[Xtreme Salsa]

Damn, there is too many...here are some of my favorites to dance to:

Arranca En Fa- La Sonora Carruseles
Cachondea- Fruko Y Sus Tesos
Rebelion- Joe Arroyo
La Malanga- Eddie Palmieri
Oyelo que te Conviene- Lalo Rodriguez, Eddie Palmieri
La Agarro Bajando- Gilberto Santa Rosa

[MapleLeaf Salsero]

Arranca En Fa- La Sonora Carruseles


Welcome on board Xtreme!! :)

I´ve had the misfortune of dancing this song with a girl who was stiff, weighed a ton (even though she was thin) and slow to react... It wasn´t a good experience... :(

[Xtreme Salsa]

thanks! well that sucks, I love that song, it was one of the first songs that got me hooked.

[peachexploration]

Coro Miyare by Fania All-Stars from their Spanish Fever CD
I love this. It's very fast but :banana:

No Me Acostumbro (Rey Ruiz) from Salsa Fresca CD by Various

[dragon3085]

Issac Delgado: Pregón del Chocolate and La Formula oh and Spanish Harlem Orchestra's entire album.

[dancing_moogle]

Ever heard of Orquesta la Palabra? It's a discontinued album, but great salsa music.

[peachexploration]

Ever heard of Orquesta la Palabra? It's a discontinued album, but great salsa music.

Yes, absolutely love their Salsa "English" version of "Lady". Although, I don't particularly care for Salsa being sung in English (just my own preference), however, I do like this one. :)

[borikensalsero]

Ever heard of Orquesta la Palabra? It's a discontinued album, but great salsa music.

Yes, absolutely love their Salsa "English" version of "Lady". Although, I don't particularly care for Salsa being sung in English (just my own preference), however, I do like this one. :)


I always wondered who sings Lady, way nice song. there is this particular venue that plays it every saturday night. It is a nice song to start a night out.

[Suaveson]

Hi all, this is my first post on this site. Finally a site not filled with spammers and pests.

Looks like this topic has been up for a while.
My choices for top ten are based on the way they make me and the people around me feel.

I think the music should have feeling, and just hit you and make you want to get up and dance.

These choices are based on real life experience with people(family & friends @parties.)

The songs I post seem to always make young and old (or both) salseros get up and dance


1. Fruko y sus Tesos - Charanga Campesina
2. Ray Baretto - Fiesta en el barrio
3. Joe Arroyo - Rebelion
4. Puerto Rican Power - Cuando Faltas Tu
5. Fruko y sus Tesos - Patulekos (I love the old stuff!) the new stuff is sometimes boring or aggravating! 8)
5. Grupo Niche - Una Aventura
6. La Sonora Carruseles - Vitamina
7. Los Soneros del Barrio - Que se sepa
8. Pete El Conde Rodriguez - El Rincon
9. Wayne Gorbea - Salsa Picante
10. Charlie Palmieri - Mambo Show 8)

[MapleLeaf Salsero]

Wellcome Suaveson! :D

[borikensalsero]

Welcome aboard suaveson... Like the name... A suave SON... ta ta ta, ta ta.... :D

The first time I heard salsa picante I stopped my car, took the CD out, and raced towards my Lady Love's car stopped at the traffic light so she could hear it too. I don't think the people behind us really appreciated what was going on. :D

My Fav by him must be Sabor Sabor... The last track on the Fiesta En El Bronx CD.

[peachexploration]

...The first time I heard salsa picante I stopped my car, took the CD out, and raced towards my Lady Love's car stopped at the traffic light so she could hear it too. I don't think the people behind us really appreciated what was going on. :D......

Yup! Salsa will make you do weird things, won't it? :lol: :lol:

Welcome Suaveson!

[SDsalsaguy]

Welcome to the forums Suaveson! :D

[Suaveson]

Thanks for the welcome! :D

Actually my username was given to me by people who saw me dance (first at the clubs, then my family started calling me that). I'm ok I guess but everyone says I move well for a big guy! (not fat kind of stocky from weightlifting.)

My family are a bunch of latin mutts and i'll tell you why...

I'm Mexican, my wife is from Nicaragua
By marriage we have people in our family from
Puerto Rico
Cuba
Dominican Republic
Mexico


funny huh?
It's actually cool because when we go out or party you really get to see the different styles of Dancing from
Cumbia
Salsa (My favorite) It's always Cuban Style vs Puerto Rican & Nyorican Style
Merengue
Bachata
Ranchera

I have learned a lot from all of them and it's kind of made me a hybrid dancer (if there is such a thing) trying to combine them all.

Chow

[peachexploration]

Here's another one. I didn't realize this one was even on this CD. I love it. It starts out as a bolero and then eases into sensual Salsa. Love it. :D

No Mas Mentiras by T.M.C.

[peachexploration]

I heard this song this week and totally flipped. :bouncy: I love the haunting trombones in the music piece! The driving piano keeps you traveling through the salsa dance...........

Lluvia Con Nieve-Mon Rivera (Just Awesome!) :D

[pelao]

hmm, well, its too hard. there are just too many. but off the top of my head, these:

La Suprema Corte - Un Amante Como Yo

La Misma Gente - Tu y Yo

Bobby Valentin - Muñeco de la Ciudad & Amor a medio tiempo

Richie Ray & Bobby Cruz - Richie's Jala Jala & Sonido Bestial

El Gran Combo - Hojas Blancas & Lagrimas (and tons more)

Willie Colon - Calle Luna, Calle Sol

Hector Lavoe - Emborrachame de amor; Juanito Alimaña; Periodico de Ayer (loads more too)

Pete 'el conde' - Pueblo Latino, La Esencia Del Guaganco(alongside johny pacheco i think - dont recall)

Pete Rodriguez - Micaela

Sonora Ponceña - El Pio Pio; Fuego en el 23; Boranda

Los Niches - Que Nunca Me Falte; Si Supieras; & Ojos Negros

Grupo Niche - Buenaventura y Caney; Mi Valle del Cauca; Cielo de Tambores (and so many more; i dont know one colombian that doesnt like these guys - they showed to the world our style of salsa)

Alex Leon - Esa Mujer

Tony Vega - Ella es

Nacho Sanabria - Mambo Batiri & Sanson Batalla

La Inmensidad (Roberto Blades group - Ruben Blades' brother) - Lagrimas

Celina y Reutilio (i like their version the best; very old though) - San Lazaro (not really a salsa or whatever - its actually a 'guajira')

Roberto Roena - Estas Equivocado

Sergio Rivero - Llueve que Llueve & Caridad, Tu Son Hija de Ochun

Lebron Brothers - La Temperatura & Falta & Fe

Cheche Mendoza - Pensando En Ti

Rey Perez - Feliz Cumpleaños & Pal 23

Hansel Camacho - Verdades

Tito Gomez - A Colombia Entera

Tito Rojas - practically everything

Willie Gonzalez - mainly 'no podras escapar de mi', but so many more

Pedro Conga - Si Supieras; No te quites la ropa & lots more

Maelo Ruiz - Te necesito mi amor; Mi mundo es de ella; Nadie Igual tu & more

Ray Barreto - Watussi 65

Cuco Valoy - El Juicio & Juliana & Amor para mi more

Puerto Rican Power - No puedo prescindir de ti; Noche de boda; and too many more

Ismael Rivera - Sale El Sol; Que Te Pasa a Ti; De todas maneras rosas; Las Tumbas (this guy was too much, i love almost everything about him - he was like my idol - more even than el conde and hector lavoe and richie & bobby cruz)

Nelson y sus estrallas - El forastero

Luis Perico Ortiz - De Patitas; Dime que paso (very rare, i wish i could find it)

Dan Den - Gavetas

3-2 Get Funky - si ya no estas

Opus - Quieres Mas

Hector y tito feat. victor manuelle (never been a big fan of his, but this tune i like a lot) - ay amor



I think thats enough. There are so many more I could list. These types of questions are so difficult cause its really hard to really know what your favorites are.

[aragonh]

I looked over the entire list and no one posted the following 3 awesome Salsa songs to dance 2:

Willie Colon - The Hustler
Har-You Percussion Group - Welcome to the Party
Fania All Stars - Descarga Fania

[Gregorio]

Even though its recent:

Polo Montanez - Monton de Estrellas

But the classics, that continue to live today in remix and in their original forms on the dance floors of where I DJ in Western Canada:

Joe Arroyo - No le pegue a la negra
Los Titanes - Merecumbe
Cachao - Lindo Yambu (This Song needs to be edited or started half way through)

[MacMoto]

Ever heard of Orquesta la Palabra? It's a discontinued album, but great salsa music.

Yes, absolutely love their Salsa "English" version of "Lady". Although, I don't particularly care for Salsa being sung in English (just my own preference), however, I do like this one. :)

Finally got hold of la Palabra's latest album, Breakthrough. I love it!
Ahe Ahe and Mi Nueva York are my favourites, and both are sung in Spanish. :wink:

[squirrel]

yes, all the above songs are great...
what about victor manuelle?! i don't remember having seen his name... "que habria sido de mi", 'volveras', 'voy a prometerme'... and many others...
there's this song called 'quedate conmigo' by orquestra la sabrosura... which i love... it's very romantic...
and fast salsa is cool too... sonora carusselles... orquestra de la luz... tito puente (which is actually mambo)... celia cruz...
I think it would be easier if we just mentioned which songs we DO NOT like... the list would be shorter :)

[Paul F]

Im going to drift off topic ever so slightly (apologies).

I just wanted to say that for someone who, up unitl about 2 months ago, had not heard any salsa music, I now find that this is all I listen too :D

Its fantastic. Im not even going to attempt to describe what it is about it but I just find it really addictive.
Being able to dance to this music is one of the biggest drives for me to learn salsa.
The fact that I dont understnad one word of the lyrics demonstrates how powerful the musical rhtyhm must be. I really want to learn Spanish? now (sorry if thats wrong) just so I know what the lyrics are saying !!!

To get the thread back on topic there is one song that I listen too quite a lot at the moment. Im not sure if it is because it has a relatively clear beat or because I just like it :) but its

Pedro Conga - Vicio

Great song - Great music - Love Salsa

[borikensalsero]

Im going to drift off topic ever so slightly (apologies).

I just wanted to say that for someone who, up unitl about 2 months ago, had not heard any salsa music, I now find that this is all I listen too :D

Its fantastic. Im not even going to attempt to describe what it is about it but I just find it really addictive.
Being able to dance to this music is one of the biggest drives for me to learn salsa.
The fact that I dont understnad one word of the lyrics demonstrates how powerful the musical rhtyhm must be. I really want to learn Spanish? now (sorry if thats wrong) just so I know what the lyrics are saying !!!

To get the thread back on topic there is one song that I listen too quite a lot at the moment. Im not sure if it is because it has a relatively clear beat or because I just like it :) but its

Pedro Conga - Vicio

Great song - Great music - Love Salsa

A budding salsero!!! WEPAAAAA!!!!!! Ahhhh, the mistery of salsa attracts yet another... :D :D :D :D :D Best to you in your quest to learning salsa...

[Paul F]

A budding salsero!!! WEPAAAAA!!!!!! Ahhhh, the mistery of salsa attracts yet another... :D :D :D :D :D Best to you in your quest to learning salsa...

Many thanks borikensalsero (couldnt think of a way to shorten your name as I dont know what it means and dont want to show disrespect) :)

[borikensalsero]

A budding salsero!!! WEPAAAAA!!!!!! Ahhhh, the mistery of salsa attracts yet another... :D :D :D :D :D Best to you in your quest to learning salsa...

Many thanks borikensalsero (couldnt think of a way to shorten your name as I dont know what it means and dont want to show disrespect) :)

Paul, you can pretty much call me anything you like. I am so used to being called just about anything. :D Pygmalion actually refers to me as BQN, you can use that if you like, or boriken, or bori.... The first part of my name stands for Puerto Rico's indian name; boriken. And the rest just a Salsero... :D :D

[wicked salsero]

hello salsa maniacs...sorry but i cant read 7 pages of responses....:(

anyway


ok we all danced to this one.......anyone knows its title ?
more importantly how can you style in this song...(repsectively to
the song's beat) ?

thanx peachexploration

[peachexploration]

hello salsa maniacs...sorry but i cant read 7 pages of responses....:(

anyway


http://193.60.155.158/Music/Salsa/Salsa%20Festival/01%20-%20Track%20%201.mp3

ok we all danced to this one.......anyone knows its title ?
more importantly how can you style in this song...(repsectively to
the song's beat) ?

Love it. It's Dame Cinco by Mambomania. Any of the LA stylistics would work. Big flashy movements and quick snappy steppin'. :D

[borikensalsero]

hello salsa maniacs...sorry but i cant read 7 pages of responses....:(

anyway


http://193.60.155.158/Music/Salsa/Salsa%20Festival/01%20-%20Track%20%201.mp3

ok we all danced to this one.......anyone knows its title ?
more importantly how can you style in this song...(repsectively to
the song's beat) ?


Man, only an MP3 can sound that out of wack, well midis too... Sorry, I'm kind of a music listening snob and can usually tell when a song has been converted from format to format.

I never heard the song before... The vocalist sounds like he came out of a wayne gorbea school.... he just sounds so wayne gorbeaish. Catchy beat... Not my cup of tea mixes but the horns, with the few descragas can make me over look the things I don't like about the song.

To style or not to style, that isn’t as simple a question as it might seem...

The song has a "choppy" beat. I would play with my hands, head, and body a lot by pointing in different directions, slapping my butt, shaking it in circles in unison with the loud distinct beats of the 1,2,3s. Even move my upper body forward or backwards strongly little by little on each beat… I would also step along with each bongo hit, and the cowbells when they come to the forefront. During the synthesized beginning I would do my little bit of "tango", or a close embrace with a sway left to right, with little quick moves of the upper body during the faster parts. When the lyrics start, a bit of partner work nothing all that fancy, when the "rap" like beat go in the mix, I would slouch my body a lot more and bring it back “straight” as the music goes back into salsa mode. Then for the full “rap” section, I’d let go of my partner and do the groovy ghetto/reggae dances.

In the horn led sections I would do slower shines, nothing to intricate, enough to blend with the music but not over do it. I find the song to be so so bouncy, so I would bounce too. It’s hard for me to describe style as I don’t really style, but really flavor the music more than I care to follow the hand here, feet there style like mentality…

[ccicchini]

Hi all,

I tend to go for the blood pumping type songs say:

Cachondea by Fruko Y Sus Tesos
Bombon de Azucar by Charlie Cruz
Queiro Salsa - by El Canario (I love all his songs but I have a special affinity for this one)

There are number of others whose names escape me, but it should give you an idea of what I like.

I'm also after the name and band of the song that Alex Da Silva and Liz Lira danced to in the preliminaries of the Mayan Salsa comp.

The lyrics were something to the effect of "seguimos cantando con la sonora contento". It was either that or something close to it.

I'd really appreciate it if someone could tell me the name. Apologies if this is an inappropriate forum to post this request.

thanks

[peachexploration]

....I'm also after the name and band of the song that Alex Da Silva and Liz Lira danced to in the preliminaries of the Mayan Salsa comp.

The lyrics were something to the effect of "seguimos cantando con la sonora contento". It was either that or something close to it.

I'd really appreciate it if someone could tell me the name. Apologies if this is an inappropriate forum to post this request.

thanks

Hi ccicchini! Welcome to the DF! The name of the song is La Rumba Buena by Sonora Carruseles :D

[ccicchini]

The name of the song is La Rumba Buena by Sonora Carruseles :D

PeachExploration, you are a champ!!!!

[Sagitta]

Welcome to df ccicchini!! :)

[SDsalsaguy]

Hi ccicchini... and welcome to the Forums! :D

[borikensalsero]

Welcome to the forums ccicchini!!! Time to cyberdance! :banana:

[borikensalsero]

Here you go TJ,
If I had to choose a few songs that I had to declare Favorite amongst all favorites, I would have to choose those that have touched my soul, and they are:

Idilio by Willie Colon
Huracan by Bobby Valentin
Mi Desengaño by Roberto Roena

[mellody43]

There is a song that I LOVE -- I have never been able to find it anywhere other than on a CD a DJ burned for me. It sounds like the male singer is saying: "La rumba sabrosa.." at a few points but it drives me crazy. I need to ask the DJ what song it is! I *LOVE* it.

Melissa

[peachexploration]

Gosh, it took me forever to find this one. Old School Orig Salsa Classics 1, Various Artist. One of my favorite CDs with the classics:

1. Atizame el Fogón - Willie Rosario
2. Payaso - Andy Montanez
3. Señor Sereno [Live] - Ismael Miranda
4. Una Canita Al Aire - Orquesta La Solucion
5. Como el Morivivi - Ralphie Leavitt
6. Fuego a la Jicotea - Marvin Santiago
7. Lobo Domesticado - Tommy Olivencia
8. Tu Con El - Frankie Ruiz
9. 25 Roses - Paquito Guzman
10. Macho Perez - Hector Tricoche
11. Maria Teresa y Danilo - Raul Alfonso
12. Ran Kan Kan - Tito Puente
13. Paella-Jose "El Canario" Alberto
14. Llorarás [Live] - Oscar D'Leon
15. Todo Tiene Su Final - Cheo Feliciano

[tj]

Here you go TJ,
If I had to choose a few songs that I had to declare Favorite amongst all favorites, I would have to choose those that have touched my soul, and they are:

Idilio by Willie Colon
Huracan by Bobby Valentin
Mi Desengaño by Roberto Roena

Coolness! 8) Thanks!

[borikensalsero]

Gosh, it took me forever to find this one. Old School Orig Salsa Classics 1, Various Artist. One of my favorite CDs with the classics:

1. Atizame el Fogón - Willie Rosario
2. Payaso - Andy Montanez
3. Señor Sereno [Live] - Ismael Miranda
4. Una Canita Al Aire - Orquesta La Solucion
5. Como el Morivivi - Ralphie Leavitt
6. Fuego a la Jicotea - Marvin Santiago
7. Lobo Domesticado - Tommy Olivencia
8. Tu Con El - Frankie Ruiz
9. 25 Roses - Paquito Guzman
10. Macho Perez - Hector Tricoche
11. Maria Teresa y Danilo - Raul Alfonso
12. Ran Kan Kan - Tito Puente
13. Paella-Jose "El Canario" Alberto
14. Llorarás [Live] - Oscar D'Leon
15. Todo Tiene Su Final - Cheo Feliciano

Peach, girl you and have the same taste on music... I can't even believe that you know about Raphy Leavitt, he has some amazing songs! Ahhhh, I love listening to Herido, Jibaro Soy, Cafe Colao, Payaso, La Cuna Blanca, Mentira, Lamento Jibaro, Soldado... It's a shame, not even here in NY City his stuff is played. I actually gave a DJ a number of songs, amongst them Leavitt's Cafe Colao. I told him there was a need to really delve into salsa and Leavitt is a must stop on the way to further expanding the current DJ repertoire

BTW. I know Cheo sang "Todo Tiene Su Final" as a tribute to Lavoe, but Lavoe's original version of "Todo Tiene Su Final", I find it to be way nicer than Cheo's verison. Even whit Cheo’s amazing voice.

Andy Montañez's Milonga Para Una Niña is beautiful, along with Casi Te Envidio (I think that is the name).

I'm not all that into Heavy Mambo Jazz to dance, so I don't really like Tito's stuff. I enoy listening to though...

Did you know that Canita al aire is used in PR now to mean, you are cheating on your mate? The usage actually came about when the song came out. The song is about that very thing; cheating. Ever since when someone says that they are “echando una canita al aire”, you can safely assume they are doing something they shouldn’t be.

[peachexploration]

Yeah, Boriken, the more I explore the music of Salsa, the more I find myself drawn to the classics as opposed to the new music. Artists like Leavitt, I'm just now discovering and you're right, it's just shameful that you don't hear them often if not at all. Not too diminish the new stuff (there is alot out there that I like) but I'm starting to find it too noisy. Meaning, there is so much going, they really forget about the music and produce whatever is market popular. Really funny too is what I thought was new salsa music to me is usually music that was introduced twenty or more years ago. That's what makes the music special, it's longevity. You can put in Feliciano, Colon, Lavoe and so many others and it would sound as if it was done yesterday.

I like Hector Lavoe's version of "Todo Tiene Su Final" better as well. I'm still working on building a collection of his music, especially the stuff with Fania Allstars and Willie Colon. "Alejate" & "La Murga"(Lavoe and Colon) are also favorites. Ruben Blades did a version of "La Murga" on his Encore CD and well...didn't like it. :D For the longest time, I didn't know who Andy Montanez was but I knew his voice. He is also on my wish list.

Yeah, you have to really be into Jazz in order to like Tito and Palmieri's stuff. Their music tends to be more conceptual alot of the time and can be hard to translate into dance. I spent an hour in the music store once just listening to Tito Puente and "Ran Kan Kan" was the only song I liked dancewise, after listening to about 10 of his CDs.

Did you know that Canita al aire is used in PR now to mean, you are cheating on your mate? The usage actually came about when the song came out. The song is about that very thing; cheating. Ever since when someone says that they are “echando una canita al aire”, you can safely assume they are doing something they shouldn’t be. No, I didn't know that. :lol: I cheat with a translator on my computer so I always get the universal/proper translations. Very interesting how music influences our languages as well. I'm still learning/working on my spanish though but will keep that in mind when my PR friends have the goods on someone. :lol:

Oh, did you ever find that Oscar D' Leon CD (Llego...Actuo...Y Triunfo!) you were looking for?

[tj]

Anyone got any suggestions on places to get clips of these songs? Amazon and Buy.com both suck when it comes to having any samples of salsa CD's.

[borikensalsero]

Oh, did you ever find that Oscar D' Leon CD (Llego...Actuo...Y Triunfo!) you were looking for?

I have left to waiting for one of my friends to visit his home country Colombia now in May. I asked him, if he could please find out if they have it over there. Hopefully since it is closer to venezuela they'll have it.


You mentioned something very true, in latin muisc, there is more enphasis on the songs being danceable than they are musical "quality". The song can be the best of musically built songs, but if it doesn't have what we call flavor, hence, not transferable to dance, they songs ends up sucking! No matter how well put together the song is.

The concept of sabor/flavor is very hard to explain. Each day I see my non-latino friends mistake flavor with patterns, and crazy advance movements/techniques. Yet, when latino friends see the same dancers, all they can say, is that they are technical but have no oomph, what is best described as sabor or flavor. And why many new comers to salsa mistake styling with having flavor. It doesn't matter how good the music is, what separates it from the rest is how much flavor it has, and why it is argued by salseros every where, that Puerto Rican salsa has always been the most flavor full. It might not be as technical as New Yorkican salsa but it is by far a lot more flavor full...

I wish i had more time to expand by my buddies are waiting to go to lunch... :cry:

[peachexploration]

.....You mentioned something very true, in latin muisc, there is more enphasis on the songs being danceable than they are musical "quality". The song can be the best of musically built songs, but if it doesn't have what we call flavor, hence, not transferable to dance, they songs ends up sucking! No matter how well put together the song is.....

Yeah, I usually tend to divide my favorites into two concepts. Salsa for the soul (flavor) and Salsa for the brain (technical). Sometimes, these are interchangeable or are the same thing depending on which soul or brain is listening but for the most part the less technical the music/dance is, the more flavorable it becomes. Ironic, I'm listening to a favorite song by Eddie Palmieri now called "Lo Que Traigo es Sabroso", (What I Bring You Is Nothing If Not Tasty). Hence, the flavor. :lol: :lol:

[vey]

There is a song that I LOVE -- I have never been able to find it anywhere other than on a CD a DJ burned for me. It sounds like the male singer is saying: "La rumba sabrosa.." at a few points but it drives me crazy. I need to ask the DJ what song it is! I *LOVE* it.

Melissa

Sorry I'm late to the thread...

Mellody, it might be "Quiero salsa" by Jose Alberto "El Canario"

[borikensalsero]

.....You mentioned something very true, in latin muisc, there is more enphasis on the songs being danceable than they are musical "quality". The song can be the best of musically built songs, but if it doesn't have what we call flavor, hence, not transferable to dance, they songs ends up sucking! No matter how well put together the song is.....

Yeah, I usually tend to divide my favorites into two concepts. Salsa for the soul (flavor) and Salsa for the brain (technical). Sometimes, these are interchangeable or are the same thing depending on which soul or brain is listening but for the most part the less technical the music/dance is, the more flavorable it becomes. Ironic, I'm listening to a favorite song by Eddie Palmieri now called "Lo Que Traigo es Sabroso", (What I Bring You Is Nothing If Not Tasty). Hence, the flavor. :lol: :lol:

Peach, you are too much... It's awesome to hear that you are getting deeper and deeper into this world of salsa. Which by the way, for the first time in 4 years, I was in a totally down note. I felt out of sink, out of time, out of being there, I just felt like the world was crowding me and it affected my dancing. Thank God for a few good songs, otherwise, I'd be dying right now. Anyhow, here is the the meaning behind the context of "Lo Que Traigo es Sabroso", what I bring is flavorful, now that really goes well with you assessment of Flava. :D :D.

Sabroso in that sence is meant as flavor, to which tasty alludes to

[peachexploration]

[.........here is the the meaning behind the context of "Lo Que Traigo es Sabroso", what I bring is flavorful, now that really goes well with you assessment of Flava. :D :D.

Sabroso in that sence is meant as flavor, to which tasty alludes to

LOL. :lol: Boriken, that sounds much better. :D Now that I've read it again, let me clarify Palmier's title just in case someone reading this is like what the?!?....:shock: . The actual title is Lo Que Traigo es Sabroso", (What I Bring You Is Nothing If Not Tasty) but this is noted in the CD jacket: "The title helps underline what mambo men and women are trying to do. They are honey-gatherers. They work under the sign of the goddess of love, Ochun. Get out your mirror and make yourself smart. Then dance to Palmieri. As in the dance of the bees in the hive. the intensity of your motion will tell all the world where the sweetness is hidden, its level of quality, and how you can share it". :D

[borikensalsero]

[.........here is the the meaning behind the context of "Lo Que Traigo es Sabroso", what I bring is flavorful, now that really goes well with you assessment of Flava. :D :D.

Sabroso in that sence is meant as flavor, to which tasty alludes to

LOL. :lol: Boriken, that sounds much better. :D Now that I've read it again, let me clarify Palmier's title just in case someone reading this is like what the?!?....:shock: . The actual title is Lo Que Traigo es Sabroso", (What I Bring You Is Nothing If Not Tasty) but this is noted in the CD jacket: "The title helps underline what mambo men and women are trying to do. They are honey-gatherers. They work under the sign of the goddess of love, Ochun. Get out your mirror and make yourself smart. Then dance to Palmieri. As in the dance of the bees in the hive. the intensity of your motion will tell all the world where the sweetness is hidden, its level of quality, and how you can share it". :D

God, You just brought something to mind, Ochun as we know is a santeria orisha... Salsa always sang with santeria in mind until...... The song "Todo Poderoso" by Hector Lavoe and Willie Colon. That song marks the first time that Christianity finds its way into salsa. Todo Poderoso means, All Mighty. I forget when it was released, something tells me '76, I hope that is the right year.

[peachexploration]

Wow, that is awesome Boriken, I never knew that. I'm looking for lyrics now to his songs, bios, etc. Hopefully, I can find a good compilation CD of his songs to start with. Any recommendations? Although, it probably wouldn't matter. That's the kind of Salsa that I like..... :D

[borikensalsero]

Wow, that is awesome Boriken, I never knew that. I'm looking for lyrics now to his songs, bios, etc. Hopefully, I can find a good compilation CD of his songs to start with. Any recommendations? Although, it probably wouldn't matter. That's the kind of Salsa that I like..... :D

For Hector Lavoe, perhaps you should start with the compilation of his work. 15 Exitos: El Cantante De Los Cantantes. It has a green cover with a pic of his face with his right hand on his right cheek. However, if you don't mind spending a lill money, I would suggest to get both Vols. Of Hector Lavoe: The Fania "Legends of Salsa". There are 2 vols and for around $50 or $60 bucks you'll have Salsa's most bestest singer's most bestest stuff. :D

Then, get anything you can from him, as well as Wille Colon. :D :D :D

[looyenyeo]

I have to agree with Boriken, I found the "legends of salsa" collection very worthwhile in terms of music and the additional materials (which were a nice surprise).

One classic favourite of mine is "El Nazareno" by Ismael Rivera in Traigo de Todo (1974).

Two others (non-classics) that I find myself going back to are "San Francisco Tiene Su Propio Son" by Ritmo Y Candela, and "Vacilar" by Orquesta Gitano.

Loo

[MacMoto]

Idilio by Willie Colon
You know Boriken, this song was the main reason I bought the Salsa Fresca CD -- Idilio doesn't get played around here, and I wanted to listen to it because you said you loved it. :wink:

Having said that, my favourite from the CD has turned out to be No Me Acostumbro by Rey Luiz.

[borikensalsero]

Idilio by Willie Colon
You know Boriken, this song was the main reason I bought the Salsa Fresca CD -- Idilio doesn't get played around here, and I wanted to listen to it because you said you loved it. :wink:

Having said that, my favourite from the CD has turned out to be No Me Acostumbro by Rey Luiz.

:kissme: Ahhhh, the memories of idilio... What did you think of it? I don't know, no me acostumbro... :(

[borikensalsero]

I'm listening to Hachero Pa' Un Palo by La Sonora Ponceña, ahhhhh, me wanna dance!

[MacMoto]

:kissme: Ahhhh, the memories of idilio... What did you think of it?
It's beautiful, Boriken. I haven't had a chance to dance to it though -- I think I'll ask DJs next weekend if any of them have it and can play it for me.

[borikensalsero]

I've got the goose bumps all over my body, I'm somewhere between here and there, anyhow, since I'm feeling this good, I'll share the names of the songs I've been listening to since I came in at 9AM this morning. :D

They are all from Los Flamboyan

La Cuna Del Son
Presidente Dante
Vive La Vida Hoy
Se Acabo La Guerra
Yo Te Seguire
Dame Un Tipi
Porque Tu LLoras
My Daddy's Farm
Sabroson
Los Rumberos
Ahora Si
El Quinto De Beethoven
Maraquero
Yo No Tengo Amigo
Camarones
Por Que Adore
Que Se Sepa
El Pipon
Son Retozon
Bomba Criolla
Mumbo Jumbo
Fruta Criolla
Precioso Montuno
Maria Cervantes
Coquetona
Mai Pa Mi Gallo
Bomba De Panama
Chupa
Mi Nena
Guarare
Carnivales En Bogota
Fujitiva

[El Cano]

Hello Salseros.. I was surfing the net to find a copy of Mangual's "Cuero Na' Ma" and happen to find this site. I think this is an awesome thing going on. I was so interested I read all 9 pages of replies...LOL I agree with the earlier comment about salsa being a lot of noise now and days. The older the salsa the better the quality and style. Nothing beats a good tumbao de bajo and a rich montuno along with a great trombone and trumpet mambo coming back to great coro and soneo... NOTHING BEATS THAT. Examples that I can come up with are:

Ismael Rivera- Milongo Mandinga
Gran Combo- Ponme el Alcolado Juana, Desenfunda (x-mas tune)
Tommy Olivencia (I think, Please correct me if I'm wrong)- Trucutu- Live version
Orq. Guayacan- Torero
Niche- Etnia, La Danza de la Chancaca
Frankie Ruiz- La Cura
Hector Lavoe- Mi Gente
Tito Rojas- El hablar de Mi
Oscar D'Leon- Me voy a Cali
Adalberto Santiago- Adoracion

That's just a few out the top of my head. The new salsa market now is all about mass production and little to no quality music. Everyone is making a cross over from Hip hop and R+B to salsa and it's totally killing the sound and flavor. What happened to the afinque y sabor??? No more soneros like Lavoe or El combo, or any of those greats.. Miranda, Adalberto, the whole Fania.. I just hope things make a turn and we go back to Salseros that actually speak spanish and not have to learn to speak it to try to make a CD worth selling. Nothing against anyone that wants to learn the beautiful Spanish language. Only thing I'm saying is that an artist in the Salsa genre should be able to fluently speak the language in order to make a salsa CD or get into the salsa market. That's my opinion and I've always been a little on my own in my opinions but there is a great difference in soneo/improv and sabor/flavor when the sonero/singer knows and really understands the Spanish language opposed to one that had to learn the language in order to make sense. Any opinions on that, or I'm I alone in this too....?? LOL...

[SDsalsaguy]

Hello Salseros.. I was surfing the net to find a copy of Mangual's "Cuero Na' Ma" and happen to find this site. I think this is an awesome thing going on. I was so interested I read all 9 pages of replies...LOL
Hi El Cano, and welcome to the Dance Forums... happy to have you with us! :D

[Sagitta]

welcome to df el cano

Always great to have another sala lover onboard. :D

[El Cano]

Thank you all for the warm welcome.

[borikensalsero]

Wepa, el Cano!!!!! Any chance, you're last name is Estremera? hehe

Well, welcome to our virtual world Cano. Hope you have a great time here with us. :D :D

[El Cano]

I can only wish... LOL..

Has anyone heard the new Eddie Santiago CD and what do you think of it?

[Anthony Ruiz]

Hey everyone. I was reading through this post and there is a radio station on the internet that plays a lot of the music you guys are talking about. I've been listening for the past week and I love it. Check it out http://www.100-percentsalsa.com

Here are some of my favorites

Bobby Valentin - Ven Rumbero
Jose Bello - Indiferencia

Tons of Johnny Rivera and Ray Sepulveda

And of course..the greatest old school Sonero of all time

Ismael Rivera - Traigo Salsa, Mi Negrita Me Espera, Si Te Collo and much more

Wepa !

[borikensalsero]

Welcome welcome Anthony Ruiz!!! WEPA... Otro Salsero!!! :D :D

[MapleLeaf Salsero]

Idilio by Willie Colon
You know Boriken, this song was the main reason I bought the Salsa Fresca CD -- Idilio doesn't get played around here, and I wanted to listen to it because you said you loved it. :wink:

Having said that, my favourite from the CD has turned out to be No Me Acostumbro by Rey Luiz.

Hi everyone! I´ve been away. :( Wow, only 100 000 posts to catch up on... :shock: Missed all my DF friends a lot! It´s great to be back! :) :) :)

Boriken, I´m listening to Idilio as I´m writing this post. It´s the Willie Colon & Andy Montanez version. I love this song!! I have the mp3 for almost 2 years now. I´ve never danced to it though. The DJ´s here don´t play it too often. :(

Regarding "No me acostombro" by Rey Ruiz, this song holds a special place in my heart. It´s one of the few songs I´ve reached nervana with.

[MapleLeaf Salsero]

I almost forget! Wellcome El cano and Anthony Ruiz! :)

Anthony, any relation to Frankie or Rey Ruiz???

[borikensalsero]

Idilio by Willie Colon
You know Boriken, this song was the main reason I bought the Salsa Fresca CD -- Idilio doesn't get played around here, and I wanted to listen to it because you said you loved it. :wink:

Having said that, my favourite from the CD has turned out to be No Me Acostumbro by Rey Luiz.

Hi everyone! I´ve been away. :( Wow, only 100 000 posts to catch up on... :shock: Missed all my DF friends a lot! It´s great to be back! :) :) :)

Boriken, I´m listening to Idilio as I´m writing this post. It´s the Willie Colon & Andy Montanez version. I love this song!! I have the mp3 for almost 2 years now. I´ve never danced to it though. The DJ´s here don´t play it too often. :(

Regarding "No me acostombro" by Rey Ruiz, this song holds a special place in my heart. It´s one of the few songs I´ve reached nervana with.

Great to have you back MapleLeaf!!!!! :D :D

BTW, I didn't know willie had a version with Andy Montañez, WOW... I knew of the original with Cuco Peña, but that was it... wepaaaaa

[peachexploration]

Great to see you back as well, Mapleleaf! We missed 'ya!

[MapleLeaf Salsero]

Boriken and Peach, thanks for the great wellcome!!!!!! It´s nice to be back amongst friends! :D :D

Peach have you learnt LA style yet? When is our next dance going to be? I prefer a slow salsa if that´s OK with you.

Boriken, I think Idilio is one of those "TMYHITMYLI" songs. Translated to English means, "The more you hear it, the more you like it". It´s like fine wine...

[peachexploration]

Peach have you learnt LA style yet? When is our next dance going to be? I prefer a slow salsa if that´s OK with you.
...

:oops: :oops: Yes, yes, yes. You and me dancing to "No Me Acostumbro" (One of my favorites as well) :) I've done LA and Casino. On2 is next.

[MapleLeaf Salsero]

Peach have you learnt LA style yet? When is our next dance going to be? I prefer a slow salsa if that´s OK with you.
...

:oops: :oops: Yes, yes, yes. You and me dancing to "No Me Acostumbro" (One of my favorites as well) :) I've done LA and Casino. On2 is next.

OK then!! "No Me Acostumbro" to start. Then maybe "Sey" from Africando. We´ll probably have to bribe the DJ though...

I thought you only knew Casino... :oops: I can only dance LA... I want to learn Casino also. There should be a class opening up shortly at my studio. :D :D ON2 is also on my salsa calender, the problem is there is hardly anyone here in Lisbon who knows how to dance ON2... :cry:

[Sagitta]

ON2 is also on my salsa calender, the problem is there is hardly anyone here in Lisbon who knows how to dance ON2... :cry:

I have the same problem MLS, but I'm determined to persevere. Peach and MLS are you talking of Ediie Tores on2, where you go back left on beat 1, back right on beat 2, left in place 3-4 etc, or power on2 where you start by breaking forward on 2 with left, in place left on 3, back 4-5? Just curious?

[Anthony Ruiz]

Thanks for welcoming me guys. It's always great to see people showing support for Salsa music. I've been a dj for 6 years now and I kid you not. The salsa radio station that I found online, that I mentioned earlier, plays almost all the songs you guys mentioned. I'm almost sad to say that I have listened for so many hours at a time that I got Salsa-lash...I had to take a break. :P Willie Colon Idilio has to be hands down one of Willie's greats. Sorry guys, no relation to Rey or Frankie...only in my soul!

[peachexploration]

Hi Anthony. Welcome to the DF. :D

[MacMoto]

OK then!! "No Me Acostumbro" to start. Then maybe "Sey" from Africando.
Can I join you two? Sounds like it's gonna be my kind of night... Had a lovely dance to "Sey" last night. :)

[peachexploration]

OK then!! "No Me Acostumbro" to start. Then maybe "Sey" from Africando. We´ll probably have to bribe the DJ though...

I thought you only knew Casino... :oops: I can only dance LA... I want to learn Casino also. There should be a class opening up shortly at my studio. :D :D ON2 is also on my salsa calender, the problem is there is hardly anyone here in Lisbon who knows how to dance ON2... :cry:

Hmm, what can we get this DJ to make him play these songs. :) You, me and MacMoto will think of something. :wink: They teach On2 here Orlando, FL twice a month in group classes so you mainly have to take privates in order to really grasp it. :? Mostly casino and LA in my area as well which is also cool. :)

[aragonh]

After coming back from the congress, I have 2 more songs that I want to add to this never-ending thread:

Both by Ray Barreto

Ray Barreto - Acid
Ray Barreto - Swing La Moderna

[sandunguera]

Hey I'm fairly new to the forum but I just have to post to this one. My favorite songs change every so often but right now I'm really enjoying:

Guarambembere-Bobby Valentin
Acid-Ray Barreto
Ave Maria Morena-Joe Cuba
Clave Mambo(?)-Joe Cuba
Welcome to the Party-Har You Orquestra
Merecumbe-Los Titanes
El Menú-Gran Combo
Azuquita Pal Cafe-Gran Combo
Sonido Bestial-Richie Ray
El Yoyo-Wayne Gorbea

There are more but those are the ones I have in heavy rotation right now. :D

[peachexploration]

Hi Sandunguera. Welcome to the DF. :)

[borikensalsero]

After coming back from the congress, I have 2 more songs that I want to add to this never-ending thread:

Both by Ray Barreto

Ray Barreto - Acid
Ray Barreto - Swing La Moderna

aragonh... are you ok dude? I saw your avatar and you seem to be completely out!! I'll send some salseras your way to see if they can dance circles around you and re-vive your lifeless body. hehe

[borikensalsero]

Hi Sandunguera. Welcome to the DF. :)

I second the salute and welcome sanduguera!! WELCOME :D

[MapleLeaf Salsero]

OK then!! "No Me Acostumbro" to start. Then maybe "Sey" from Africando.
Can I join you two? Sounds like it's gonna be my kind of night... Had a lovely dance to "Sey" last night. :)

I didn´t see these last posts... Hmm... Only a month or so late... :oops: :oops:

Of course you can join us MacMoto! Always wellcome!! :D

I´ve had some great dances to "Sey" also. The other day the DJ played it and I just grabbed the nearest girl. When I got to the dance floor I realised it was the most advanced lady in the place :shock: . I had purposely never danced with her before because I thought she was too far above my level. We started dancing and I realised she was a little nervous, I could feel her shaking. :shock: Really didn´t expect it :shock: . We had a great dance and I loved her smile. I don´t know what I was thinking, why hadn´t I asked her before... Sometimes you loose out because of stupid reasons... :(

[MapleLeaf Salsero]

OK then!! "No Me Acostumbro" to start. Then maybe "Sey" from Africando. We´ll probably have to bribe the DJ though...

I thought you only knew Casino... :oops: I can only dance LA... I want to learn Casino also. There should be a class opening up shortly at my studio. :D :D ON2 is also on my salsa calender, the problem is there is hardly anyone here in Lisbon who knows how to dance ON2... :cry:

Hmm, what can we get this DJ to make him play these songs. :) You, me and MacMoto will think of something. :wink:

OK, Peach and Macmoto there´re are several possible ways to bribe him:

a) Give him some extra cash.
b) Threaten that you´ll slash his tires.
c) Promise him that you won´t hire a professional killer...
d) All of the above

If by any chance I go to jail, promise me that you´ll visit for a salsa dance. :wink:

[peachexploration]

....If by any chance I go to jail, promise me that you´ll visit for a salsa dance. :wink:

You? Go to Jail? Nah, we won't let that happen. :) But, a salsa dance in jail is cool idea. Instead of dancing to Elvis' Jailhouse Rock, it will be Jailhouse Salsa. Cool.... 8) :lol: :lol: LOL!

[MacMoto]

I´ve had some great dances to "Sey" also. The other day the DJ played it and I just grabbed the nearest girl. When I got to the dance floor I realised it was the most advanced lady in the place :shock: . I had purposely never danced with her before because I thought she was too far above my level. We started dancing and I realised she was a little nervous, I could feel her shaking. :shock: Really didn´t expect it :shock: . We had a great dance and I loved her smile. I don´t know what I was thinking, why hadn´t I asked her before...
That's great, MLS 8).
It's so easy to get into this "s/he's too advanced for me to ask" mindset, isn't? Yet not all advanced dancers are snobs, and there are many really good dancers who are also great fun to dance with.

Sometimes you loose out because of stupid reasons... :(
So true. Life's too short to make excuses for yourself for not trying something...

[MapleLeaf Salsero]

That's great, MLS 8).
It's so easy to get into this "s/he's too advanced for me to ask" mindset, isn't? Yet not all advanced dancers are snobs, and there are many really good dancers who are also great fun to dance with.


Actually besides being very advanced, she was also a clique. This deadly combination made me hesitate before asking her for a dance.

To be completely honest, it was more the clique thing than her being more advanced than myself. I don´t get intimated anymore when I dance with ladies above my level (at least in salsa) 8) .

[Sagitta]

To be completely honest, it was more the clique thing than her being more advanced than myself. I don´t get intimated anymore when I dance with ladies above my level (at least in salsa) 8) .

You danced with a more advanced person and you will look better then you usually do. :wink: :)

[MapleLeaf Salsero]

To be completely honest, it was more the clique thing than her being more advanced than myself. I don´t get intimated anymore when I dance with ladies above my level (at least in salsa) 8) .

You danced with a more advanced person and you will look better then you usually do. :wink: :)

So True, Sagitta. We all want to look good on the dance floor. :wink:

[salsachinita]

More to the point, a more advanced lead/follower feels good.

If you feel good, you look good 8). Really helps a lot if he/she has a good attitude/positive energy.

[timbafreak]

More to the point, a more advanced lead/follower feels good.

If you feel good, you look good 8). Really helps a lot if he/she has a good attitude/positive energy.

Very true, unfortunately, in my first 6 months of salsa, I danced with a very advanced leader, who flung me around like a dish rag, and started telling me what I was doing wrong in the middle of the dancefloor. When I see him approach me know, I run in the other direction!

[squirrel]

excuse my saying this, timbafreak... but that was no advanced leader!
this also happened to me when I started dancing Salsa!
and let me tell you, now I wouldn't dance with those guys in a million years!
not only have they not improved, they are still giving lessons on the dance floor! gee... :evil: :evil: :evil: :argue: this is no attitude on the dance floor!
and you'd better not dance with that guy again! he has serious attitude problems! :twisted: don't worry, you'll triumph one day! And he'll be sooooooooooooo sorry! :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted:

[MacMoto]

Squirrel's absolutely right, Timbafreak.
When I danced with a very advanced leader for the first time, also in my first 6 months of salsa, he really opened my eyes to salsa dancing. It really felt like dancing, I was able to do things I'd never learned, and I was inspired.

A very advanced leader should:
- be able to adjust his dancing so his partner wouldn't feel she's totally out of her depth,
- be able to make sure his partner enjoy the 3 minutes with him,
- not fling anyone around like a dish rag -- the leader's supposed to make the follower look and, as SC says, feel good, and,
- never, ever, give unsolicited advice during the dance.

Timbafreak, you are perfectly right to give him a wide berth.

[billyg]

Some of m personal all time favourties :

Lloraras - Oscar DeLeon
El Rebelion - Joe Arroyo

[Sagitta]

Welcome to df billyg - you picked 2 classics! :)

[planky002]

kllll

[planky002]

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The best songs are:
No hasta falta nada, Volveras: Victor Mannuelle
Contigo No: Conjunto Constanzo
Mentirosa: Louis Ramirez & Ray de la Paz
Anything by Hector Lavoe
Anything by Celia Cruz
Amor Para mi, Juliana: Cuco Valoy
Tu rica boca: Bobby Valentin
Anything by Cheo Feliciano
Anything by Oscar D'León
Etnia, Pueba de Fuego, Cariño: Grupo Niche
Rumbera: Willy Chirino
Lady Laura: Raulin
Un verano en Neuva York: El Gran Combo
Boranda: Sonora Ponceña
Personal ideal, Horas Lindas: Adolescent's
Talento de television: Willie Colon & Ruben Blades
Que bueno baila usted: Benny Moré
El Pito asi se goza: Isidro Infante
Ven a Medellin: Grupo Gale
Mi negrita me espera: Ismael Rivera
Anything by Africando
Perdoname: Gilberto Santa Rosa
Adios: Machito
Dulce con dulce: Johnny Pacheco & Conde
Of course there are millions more! I wish I knew them all.

bye
In my hast to get this on the system I posted this in the wrong topic!

[Sagitta]

Welcome to df planky002! :)

[peachexploration]

Another welcome for planky002! :D

[n4t4c4]

My all time favourite is "Refugio di Amor" from the sound track of Dance with me.

[msjanemas]

I don't know about famous, but this song:

"Cuero Na Ma" by Jose Mangual Jr.

If that song does not force you to dance, if it doesn't hit you like a 10-ton Mack, then you're not breathing! It's really hard to find, but believe me get your hands on that song, even if it's on a CD with 50 other songs you don't like!!

I will make sure you get a copy of the CD siged by Mr. Mangual as soon as he gets back from Spain! I will also show him what you wrote.

:wink:

[peachexploration]

Hi Msjanemas. Welcome to DF. :D

[Sagitta]

Welcome to df Msjanemas! :)

[msjanemas]

Hello Peach. I recognize a few people in here. I've looked around for a long time and never posted, but found that post very interesting and I had to respond :wink: Thank you too Sagitta for welcoming me.

[mambochino]

Hello Peach. I recognize a few people in here. I've looked around for a long time and never posted, but found that post very interesting and I had to respond :wink: Thank you too Sagitta for welcoming me.

Hello Dear. Good to see you made it to this board as well. :P 8)

[pygmalion]

I don't know about famous, but this song:

"Cuero Na Ma" by Jose Mangual Jr.

If that song does not force you to dance, if it doesn't hit you like a 10-ton Mack, then you're not breathing! It's really hard to find, but believe me get your hands on that song, even if it's on a CD with 50 other songs you don't like!!



Any idea how to find it?

[peachexploration]

I just put a sample clip here :arrow: Music Directory (http://www.dance-forums.com/md.php?mode0=viewsong&u=445)

[pygmalion]

Kewl!! Thanks. :D

[msjanemas]

The original recording was in the first Tributo A Chano Pozo cd. It was a instrumental recording meant for teaching. The cd's tracks were divided in percussion as in bongo, timbal, conga, etc. Then it all came together in the final track called Cuero Na' Ma. Later Jose recorded the track with lyrics. The original cd is hard to find but not for me. Salsa hits 2002 has the tune but the composer listed is in error, thus a little dispute. Seems that Tito Puente also did a tune called Cuero Na' ma, but both songs are completely different.

[Sagitta]

Juliana by Cuco Valoy
El Torero by Orquesta Guayacan

[Twilight_Elena]

Celia Cruz, Elvis Crespo and La Sonora Carusseles, for example, have amazing salsa pieces. Then again, there are so many salsa artists I couldn't even name half of them!

Twilight Elena

P.s. But still. Celia Cruz rules! :banana:

[Salsablaster]

Hi , I have read all posting in this section , it's very interesting and I posted in another section. But here is again some in my collection.

Africando , Betece
Mambo Yoyo
Aicha
Yay Boy
Candido Fabre , La Habana Quiere Guarachar Contigo
Edwin Bonilla , Recordando La Descarga
Fruko y Sus Tesos , Salsa Brava
Isaac Delgado , Que Te Pasa Loco
La Sonora Carruseles , Federico Bugalu
Los Titanes , Merecumbe
Los Van Van , Azucar
Manolin (medico de..) , La Bola
Unknown Artist , Mi Salsa Tiene Sandunga
Oscar D' Leon , Bravo de Verdad
Ricardo Lemvo , Mama Kiyelele
Roberto Roena , El Pueblo Pide Que Toque
Truko y Zaperoko , El Cuarto de Tula
Miguel Enriquez , Abre Que Voy
Africando, El Mosquito

[aragonh]

SalsaBlaster,

If you like "Merecumbe" then you should hear Johnny Colon's versions. Its awesome.

Also hear the Buena Vista Social Clubs version of "El Cuarto de Tula".

[Guarachero]

I just purchased "Salsa pa' la calle 2005" with various artists. I bough it because it has "Juliana" by Sabor Caliente :o but was delighted with the rest Tito Rojas, Salsa Gorda... :applause: :applause:

Guarachero

[Salsablaster]

SalsaBlaster,

If you like "Merecumbe" then you should hear Johnny Colon's versions. Its awesome.

Also hear the Buena Vista Social Clubs version of "El Cuarto de Tula".

Thanks Aragonh, I will be looking forward to listen to them. :D

[Salsablaster]

You were right Aragonh , I downloaded them at the speed of the car at 120mph. :car:, even the background sound a little old but they are good. Thanks.

[aragonh]

If you liked the Buena Vista Social Club, then you would like Ibahim Ferrer's "Castellano Que Bueno Baila Usted"

[Rumberazo]

Greetings Salseros and Rumberos! Here's my favorites, without regard to how danceable they are...athough most are :D :

Anacaona (Live Version) - Fania All-Stars
Felicitaciones (Live Version) - Cheo Feliciano
Vamonos Pal Monte - Eddie Palmieri
El Preso - Fruko y sus Tesos
Tu Fotografia - Fruko y sus Tesos
Toma Jabon Pa' Que Laves - Fruko y sus Tesos
Te vas a arrepentir - Gran Combo
Un Verano en NY - Gran Combo
Timbalero - Gran Combo
El Malo - Willie Colon y Hector Lavoe
Timbalero - Willie Colon y Hector Lavoe
Todo Tiene Su Final - Hector Lavoe
Canta mi Gente (Live) - Hector Lavoe
Soy Sensacional - Larry Harlow
Agua que va caer - Ismael Rivera
Si me muerden muerdo - Los Hermanos Lebron
Lloraras - Oscar D'Leon
Sigue tu Camino - Oscar D'Leon
Gitana - Willie Colon
Pedro Navaja - Ruben Blades y Willie Colon
The Hustler - Willie Colon
Plastico - Ruben Blades y Willie Colon
Paula C - Ruben Blades
Baracaniguara - Juan Carlos Coronel
Baranquilla - La Combinacion
Bomba Carambomba - Angel Canales
Indestructible - Ray Barretto
Merecumbe - Johnny Colon
Picoteando - Henry Fiol
Tocame la clave - Orquesta Guayacan
Oiga, Mire , Vea - Orquesta Guayacan
Yay Boy - Africando
Amor y Paz - Raphy Leavitt
Con Gusto y Gana - Joe Arroyo
Rebelion - Joe Arroyo
Descarga 73 - Tipica 73
La Montana de Flores - Nelson y sus Estrellas
Tu Loco Loco, pero yo tranquilo - Roberto Roena
Vasos de Colores - Marvin Santiago
Trucutu - Tommy Olivencia
Yo no soy guapo - Sonora Matancera
Arranca en Fa - Sonora Carruseles
Tiene Swing - Sonora Carruseles
Prende el Fogon - Sonora Poncena
Ramona - Sonora Poncena
Abrana Paso - Ismael Miranda
El Juicio - Cuco Valoy
Juliana- Cuco Valoy

[Sagitta]

Cool! Welcome to df Rumberazo! :D

[Caleño 16]

Sorry for bumping such an old thread but I thought this was a great way to make my first post. This is going to be hard for me since there a lot of Salsa songs out there, and a small list won't make justice. So I'll try to list some of the favorites that are on top of my head and I'll keep on editing the list. Here it goes:

Grupo Niche- Una Aventura
Grupo Niche- Duele Mas
Grupo Niche- Mi Pueblo Natal
Grupo Niche- Cali Pachanguero
Grupo Niche- Busca Por Dentro
Mario Ortiz- A Fuego Lento (This song is great! :D )
Sonora Ponceña- Ahora Yo Me Rio
Sonora Ponceña- Como Amantes
Sonora Ponceña- Remebranza
Sonora Ponceña- De Que Callada Manera
La Solucion- La Rueda
Oscar D' Leon- Lloraras & Historia de un Condenado
Lalo Rodriguez- No Quiero No Puedo
El Gran Combo- Aguacero
El Gran Combo- Trampolin
Ismael Rivera- Incomprendido
El Gran Combo- Lluvia Cruel
Hector Lavoe- Mi Gente, El Periodico de Ayer, La Fama, Escarcha, El Canatante, Triste Y Vacia, and a LOT more!
Joe Arroyo- Rebelion
Fruko Y sus Tesos- La Prision
Orquesta la Mulenze- Ese Dolor de Siempre
Orquesta la Mulenze- - Buscando Aventuras
Celia Cruz- Usted Abuso
Pedro Conga- Noche De Mar, Tu Forma de mara, Tu Manera de Amar, Amor de Cristal
Bobby Valentin- Muñeco de La Ciudad
Bobby Valentin- Manuel Garcia
Gilberto Sanat Rosa- Impaciencia
Gilberto Sanat Rosa- Perdoname
Gilberto Sanat Rosa- Conciencia
Jerry Rivera- Amores Como el Nuestro
Jerry Rivera- Esa Niña
Frankie Ruiz- La Cura
Frankie Ruiz- Mi Libertad
La Suprema Corte- Escombros
Gunda Merced- Renta de Amor
Willie Colon- Idilio
Tito Gomez- Llegaste Tarde
Tito Gomez- A Toda Colombia (Thank You Señor Gomez!)
Willie Rosario- Anuncio Clasificado
Marvin Santiago- Vasos de Colores
Los Hermanos Lebron- Falta
Marc Anthony- Hasta Ayer


There's a lot more, I'll keep updating! I'll probably get banned, lol.

[Sagitta]

Welcome to df Caleño 16! :D The only request I have is we ask people to avoid pictures in their signature lines as it can make df graphic intensive and harder to browse for those who use dial-up.

Look forward to seeing you around.

[latindia]

Sorry for bumping such an old thread but I thought this was a great way to make my first post.

Welcome to DF Caleno 16. I love the Lion King too, my favorite animation movie of all time!!!

[Caleño 16]

Welcome to df Caleño 16! :D The only request I have is we ask people to avoid pictures in their signature lines as it can make df graphic intensive and harder to browse for those who use dial-up.

Look forward to seeing you around.

No problem!
Thanks to the two of you, glad I'm here.

[ash88]

Hector Lavoe - Trucutu

The bit where he goes "Tru-tucu-tu cu-TU cu-tu trucu-tucu" or something, is priceless.

And the lyrics in general are good because of all the puns and cool onomatapoeic words.

[BugBear]

I recently came across this song and I don't even know when it was released: Oscar D'leon - La Mazucamba. A really cheerfull and happy song. It makes me wanna dance even though I'm sitting in my chair :banana:

[el_cocolo_ de_sanlorenzo]

hmm, ive heard alot of salsa, and reading these post ive learned of many more. personally i like:

Andy Montanez-el que baila gana, ave maria lola
Hector Lavoe- just check out his whole discography this guy was on fire
la sonora poncena- el pio pio
ruben blades- buscando guayabas
gran combo- que me lo den en vida, azuquita pal cafe, que le pongan salsa

and of course your most popular guys, like Eddie Santiago, Frankie ruiz, Willie colon, etc

apolo sound has some good stuff too.

[ElMayimbe]

How about Eddie Palmieri Vamonos Pa El Monte...one of the best salsa ever!!!

[latin lobo]

Hi All,

I am new to this forum and glad to be here learning from all of you this intricated world of salsa/merenge/bachata/cha cha/plena/guaganco/columbia/etc. etc. etc.

Some of the songs that I love are:

Caridad- Henri Fiol
Sopa de Bacalao - Cruz Control
La malanga - Mercado Negro
Salsa con coco - Pochy y su coco band
Fiesta en el Barrio - Ray Barreto
Soy salsero - Machito cantando Lalo Rodriguez
El cuarto - Eddie Palmieri
Guedezaina - Kike Harvey
Oyelo que te conviene - Puerto Rico All Stars
Rumba de Bravos - Valentin Valdes

[musiclover45]

hello,
how r u all ,Here are three way of my favorites of all time:

Son Boricua - El Negro Bembón
Tito Puente - Asia Mood
Tito Puente - Hong Kong Mambo

thanks !!