{"product_id":"steve-hernandez-y-su-orquesta-latinoamericana-the-booga-mambo-beat","title":"Steve Hernandez Y Su Orquesta Latinoamericana ‎\/ The Booga Mambo Beat","description":"\u003cp\u003eArtist: Steve Hernandez Y Su Orquesta Latinoamericana\u003cbr\u003eTitle: The Booga Mambo Beat\u003cbr\u003eLabel: Rocafort Records\u003cbr\u003eCat.#: ROCLP013\u003cbr\u003eFormat: 12\" Vinyl LP\u003cbr\u003eCountry: Switzerland\u003cbr\u003eReleased: 2026\u003cbr\u003eStyle: Latin, Guaracha, Merengue, Bolero, Guaguancó, Descarga, Mambo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrack Listing:\u003cwidgetic id=\"69b9f21cecb2a124528b4567\" resize=\"fill-width\" width=\"500\" height=\"350\" autoscale=\"on\" adaptive=\"414\"\u003e\u003c\/widgetic\u003e\u003cscript async src=\"https:\/\/widgetic.com\/sdk\/sdk.js\"\u003e\u003c\/script\u003eLong considered a \"Holy Grail\" of Latin vinyl, The Booga Mambo Beat (1967) by Steve Hernández y Su Orquesta Latinoamericana returns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis LP has puzzled collectors for decades: who was Steve Hernández, the shadowy figure behind this powerful orchestra including top Puerto Rican and New York musicians?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArranged by Ray Santos and featuring vocalist Vitín Avilés, the album delivers a unique mix of mambo, boogaloo, descarga, proto-salsa and 1950s big-band swing. A rare bridge between the Palladium sound and the emerging salsa era. Originally self-released and barely promoted, the record became a cult favorite among DJs and collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSourced directly from the original master tapes, discovered in outstanding condition, this edition is pressed on 180-gram vinyl and includes extensive liner notes by Pablo E. Yglesias (DJ Bongohead)and a digital download code.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA must-have archival release for collectors, DJs, and anyone fascinated by the hidden corners of Latin music history.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47786994991342,"sku":"ROCLP013","price":33.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0068\/7911\/7425\/files\/JKT_d82e9cc9-24ab-4f78-a944-5e2799668baf.png?v=1773793095","url":"https:\/\/luv4wax.com\/products\/steve-hernandez-y-su-orquesta-latinoamericana-the-booga-mambo-beat","provider":"Luv4Wax","version":"1.0","type":"link"}