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Azuquita Y Su Orquesta Melao - Pura Salsa (1975) {Fania 773 130 096-2 rel 2006}
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© 1975, 2006 Vaya Records / Fania Records | 773 130 096-2
Latin / Salsa / Tropical

A lot has changed since 1976. One thing that hasn't is the radical, boundary pushing style of Azuquita's music, and his constantly innovative Orquesta Melao. Remastered and re-released by the Fania label 30 years later, Pura Salsa sounds as funky, edgy, and hip as it ever did. From the psychedelic guitar-driven hippie-salsa of "California," to the samba-son crossover (cuica, triangle and all) of "Coco de Maria," to the down-and-dirty funk/guajira "Cuarto Bate," Azuquita was not one to leave well enough alone. Like the Sly & the Family Stone of salsa, Azuquita was among the first to throw the genre into the musical stew pot of the '70s to see what might come out.

Returning to the catalog, packed with a new look, the historical albums between 1964 and 1969 - an eclectic singer and exquisite taste when choosing their repertoire. There are 12 career CDs, plus a rarities double, remastered with current technology. Also accompanying the package a booklet containing a short biographical text written by journalist and music researcher Rodrigo Faour. Another open treasure available to all!

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