El Bailador De La Esquina [LP]

Va - El Bailador De La Esquina [LP]

This curated collection comprises hard-to-find salsa 45s from the Discos Fuentes vaults -- deep cuts that have long flown under the radar but still light up dance floors today. This compilation also includes a range of studio experiments and covers -- where artists like Piper Pimienta, Galileo y Su Banda, and La Integración reimagined beloved hits, from boleros to vallenatos, through a distinctly Colombian salsa lens. During the golden age of vinyl -- from the 1960s through the 1980s -- Colombia produced an astonishing number of 45 rpm records -- many of them not tied to full albums, that continue to surprise collectors and music lovers today. This abundance can be attributed to many factors: affordability, jukebox demand, radio promotion, or simply the joy of sharing a small musical token with a loved one. Whatever the reason, these little records traveled far and wide, sometimes ending up in distant countries -- especially Mexico -- carried by DJs, collectors, or pirate radio waves. They became cultural passports, spreading salsa, cumbia, son montuno, and more. These tracks, once pressed in small numbers, feature top tier musicianship, fiery brass, unforgettable grooves, and lyrical gems that reflect the rich diversity of Colombia's musical landscape. Every track tells a story -- of artistic ambition, social change, regional identity, or simple joy. Some were attempts at hits, others personal expressions or studio curiosities. What they share is an authenticity that continues to resonate. These obscure gems, long scattered across dusty crates and forgotten jukeboxes, now find new life. They speak not just to the past, but to a timeless rhythm that still moves dancers and dreamers alike. Featuring Super Combo Los Famosos, Sexteto Manaure, La Protesta De Colombia, Sonora Guantanamera, Orquesta Salsa Panamericana, La Integración, Galileo Y Su Banda, The Latin Brothers, Piper Pimienta Y Su Orquesta, and Fruko Y Sus Tesos. A1. Super Combo Los Famosos - El Bailador De La Esquina_x000D_ A2. Sexteto Manaure - Bajo El Trupillo Guajiro_x000D_ A3. La Protesta De Colombia - El Campesino_x000D_ A4. Sonora Guantanamera - Sal Y Agua_x000D_ A5. Orquesta Salsa Panamericana - El Fantasma Salsero_x000D_ B1. La Integración - Hecho Y Derecho_x000D_ B2. Galileo Y Su Banda - No Me Conviene Tu Amor_x000D_ B3. The Latin Brothers - Llorarás_x000D_ B4. Piper Pimienta Y Su Orquesta - El Sufrido_x000D_ B5. Fruko Y Sus Tesos - Soy Tu Dueño