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The Golden Age of Discos Fuentes - The Powerhouse of Colombian Music 1960-76

Since 1934, Disco Fuentes (Fuentes Records) has acted as the largest record label in Colombia, a country where it is impossible to escape music. This collection of tracks delves into  the golden years of 1960-76 and is hand picked from  the enormous Fuentes record catalogue comprising various tropical music styles. Cumbia, Gaita, Fandango, Salsa and Champeta all feature in the selection from one of the worlds best Latin music archives.

“Blistering tracks that draw you deep into the jungle with their percussive mayhem […] this is a scene to explore, and this album’s 28-page booklet of liner notes will provide plenty to ponder after your party” 
Songlines Magazine

Track List:

  1. Salsa Na Ma – Fruko Y Sus Tesos
  2. Cumbia En Do Menor – Lito Barrientos
  3. Hong Kong - Michi Sarmiento Y Sus Bravos
  4. La Piojosa – Sonora Cieneguera
  5. Improvisando- Fruko Y Sus Tesos
  6. Patrona De Los Reclusos – The Latin Brothers
  7. Tifit Hayed – Wganda Kenya
  8. Fandango en percussion – Pedro Laza
  9. La Samaria – Orquesta Nunez
  10. El Mondongo – Los Corraleros De Majagual
  11. A La Memoria Del Muerto – Fruko Y Sus Tesos
  12. Primavera – Michi Sarmiento Y Sus Bravos
  13. Elyoyo – Wganda Kenya
  14. Gaita de las Flores – Lucho Bermudez
  15. Cumbiamba – El Sexteto Miramar
  16. Mirame San Miguel – Michi Sarmiento
  17. La Picua - Pedro Laza y sus Pelayeros
  18. la pata y el pato – Climaco Sarmiento
  19. Las Calenas Son Como Los Flores – The
  20. Latin Brothers – Los Calenas Son Como Los Flores
  21. Pacifico – Afrosound

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