The Power of Love [LP]

Joe Acosta - The Power of Love [LP]

Now-Again Records presents catalog-wide reissues of Latin music propellant Joe Bataan's legendary Ghetto Records. Next up in the series: Puerto Rico-born pianist Joe Acosta had a long, if unsung career in Latin music, but his Ghetto Records LP is his best and most sought-after album. It's easy to see why — deep trombones, fantastic piano solos, great Salsa alongside a couple of Latin Soul gems make for a heady mix that embodies the Salsoul — Salsa meets Soul — movement kickstarted by Joe Bataan.

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. I Need Her
A2. Bendita Illusion
A3. Una Traicion
A4. Amor Perdido
B1. Juliana
B2. Phoenix
B3. La Bendicion
B4. La Realidad