From Ear to Ear [LP]

La Fantastica - From Ear to Ear [LP]

Now-Again Records presents catalog-wide reissues of Latin music propellant Joe Bataan's legendary Ghetto Records. Next up in the series: La Fantastica. This brash, big band Latin orchestra from Brooklyn debuted on Ghetto Records with an underground Salsa album which also contains the beguiling, English-language Psychedelic Soul of "Latin Blues."

Ghetto Records was Joe Bataan's way to get over on "The Man" and out of the 'hood, a bold move by an artist looking for independence and creative control in an industry that had exploited his talents. These are the definitive reissues of these albums, licensed from Joe Bataan, with his oversight and input into a 16-page oversize book by Pablo Yglesias.

Track Listing:
A1. Borinquen
A2. Con Quien Andas
A3. Latin Blues
A4. Ya No Te Quiero
B1. Negrita Mia
B2. Telegrama
B3. M & M
B4. Sassie