Jack Costanzo at the Garden of Allah - Bongo Fever (Afrocuban jazz, 1959)

(Liberty LRP 3109).

Here's a spicy version of "Quiere" by Jack Costanzo recorded live at the Garden of Allah, a famous place frequently visited by Hollywood intelligentsia from the late 20s.

Jose Mangual & Carlos Patato Valdes - Understanding Latin Rhythms (Latin drums, 1974)

(LPV-337).

Top latin percussions musicians from New York 70s give a masterclass titled: Understanding Latin Rhythms. Pick up your instruments, listen and play.

The Duke of Iron - Mambo Calypso (Trinidad/NY, 1957)

(RG-142).

Muzzicaltrips loves hybridity, and the Caribbean has been since long a creative melting pot for countless experimentations. 

Let's learn to play the bongos like Mr. Bongo himself (Latin drum lesson, 60s)

(AVILA RECORDS JC-101).

In order to play an instrument, better to take advices from the masters.

Los Doggers de Colombia - Saca tu Pareja (Colombia, 70s)

(Benny LP001).

As I received several questions about a track selected for the Muzzicaltrips en Colombia mix, i post here another catchy track from Los Doggers.

MIX /// Kikiribu (boogaloo, cha cha, latinfunk, descarga, montuno, mapale, salsa, locuras bailables)

An original latin selection full of crazy tracks from Spanish Harlem, Caracas, Lima, Bogota, La Habana... 

"A fumar la pipa de la paz, y bailar la danza boogaloo"...