Credits:

Various Artists, Euterpe Porto Rican Orchestra, Quinteto Borinquen, Trio Borinquen, Los Borinqueños, Canario Y Su Grupo, Johnny Rodríguez Y Su Orquesta, Grupo Victoria, Cuarteto Flores, Hernando Avilés, Grupo Marcano, Bobby Capó Y Su Conjunto, Noro Morales Y Su Orquesta, Conjunto Marcano, Trio Vegabajeño, Johnny Albino Y Su Trio San Juan, Alvarado – Ola - Johnny, Virginia López Con Los Tres Reyes, Conjunto Típico Ladi

Description:

What is the appeal of Puerto Rican music? This ambitious work uncovers the history of the island's music, which until now has not been widely discussed. There is no end to the fascinating music that has been introduced to the world from this small island with a population of 3.6 million. Furthermore, community-based music such as salsa and boogaloo have also emerged from the Puerto Rican immigrant neighborhoods centered in New York City. However, the history of such Puerto Rican music has never been discussed in depth. Perhaps this is because most of the musicians of the salsa era were of Puerto Rican descent, but the music they were doing was often based on Cuban music. But maybe it was because the times have turned around, and as we enter the 21st century, people are beginning to pay attention to old-time Puerto Rican music, such as Mark Anthony's cover of Rafael Hernandez's classic "Borinquen Lament," which is a great classic. In the field of books, research books that tackle Puerto Rican music head-on have been published as if at the top of their lungs.While referring to such books, this album tackles the history of the island's music head-on, making full use of old sound sources that were about to be forgotten. From the rare SP recordings of "Danza," which is said to be the first national music of Puerto Rico, to the superb boleros composed by Rafael Hernandez and Pedro Flores, who were influenced by Cuban music but have created their own unique musical style. The program also features a variety of rare/important sound sources, such as the beautiful voices of famous singers from "Puerto Rico, the Island of Song," and rare rural hibaro music. We have tried to include as many of the island's best-known songs as possible in this collection, keeping in mind that this is the first time you are hearing this field of music. We hope you will enjoy the mature charm of Puerto Rican music, which is more profound and refined than Cuban music. Of course, since this is a Disco Lópezia release, the booklet is as usual full of detailed explanations and rare photos. The mastering is also superb. Music selection and commentary by Katsunori Tanaka

Tracklisting:

1. Euterpe Porto Rican Orchestra “Un Conflicto”
2. Quinteto Borinquen “Improvisa”
3. Trio Borinquen “Mi Patria Tiembla”
4. Los Borinqueños “Caridad”
5. Canario y su Grupo “Qué Vivió”
6. Canario y su Grupo “Héroes de Borinquen”
7. Canario y su Grupo “Lamento Borincano”
8. Johnny Rodríguez y su Orquesta “¿Por Qué?”
9. Grupo Victoria “Campanitas de Cristal”
10. Cuarteto Flores “Perdón”
11. Cuarteto Flores “Mayoral”
12. Hernando Avilés “El Ultimo Adiós”
13. Grupo Marcano “No y Si”
14. Bobby Capó y su Conjunto “Locura de Amor”
15. Grupo Victoria “Caprichosa”
16. Noro Morales y su Orquesta “Vamos Ya”
17. Conjunto Marcano “Diez Años”
18. Trio Vegabajeño “En Mi Viejo San Juan”
19. Johnny Albino y su Trio San Juan
Alvarado – Ola - Johnny “Cosas Como Tu”
20. Virginia López con Los Tres Reyes “Siempre Feliz”
21. Conjunto Típico Ladi “Seguire Cantando”
22. El Jibarito de Adjuntas con El Conjunto Típico Ladi “Donde Estara Esa Mujer”
23. Chuito El de Bayamón “La Parranda”
24. Jonny López con Tito Puente y su Orquesta “Yo Canto”
25. Cesar Concepción y su Orquesta “El Club del las Cuatro Patas”
26. Cortijo y su Combo “Maquino Landera”