Mongo Introduces La Lupe brainorchestramusic boundary-less compositions and

boundary-less compositions and

Marshall Allen

with the influence of Sun Ra strong in the mix (plenty of rippling Fender Rhodes keyboards

After dropping several tracks and performing at select festivals throughout the years

Herman Kelly and his percussive disco-funk group from Miami

Mongo Introduces La Lupe brainorchestramusic boundary-less compositions andMongo Santamaria, a key instigator in the fusion of Afro Cuban rhythms with American popular music, delivers a conga masterclass that shows why he was at the forefront of the Latin jazz scene, prefiguring the boogaloo explosion of the 1960s. 'Besito Pa Ti' and 'Kiniqua' shimmer with an irresistible blend of Afro Cuban rhythms and soulful melodies, creating a sound that is both danceable and sophisticated. 'Canta Bajo' and 'Linda Guajira' offer a more