Salsoul
by Joe Bataan
- Type: Album
- Released: 1974
- Label: Mericana
- Country: United States
- Length: 41:30
- Community rating: 3.75/5 from 4 ratings
Album Notes & Community Reviews
A truly historic release, Joe Bataan literally coins the term 'Salsoul' with this album, pioneering the blend of heavy Latin brass and percussion with African-American soul and funk grooves. The record served as a foundational blueprint for the disco era and directly inspired the creation of the legendary Salsoul Records label.
Genres
Descriptors: Ballad, Spanish language, rhythmic, percussive, soulful, orchestral, funky, groove-laden
Tracklist
- Mi Nube (2:42)
- Muchacho Ordinario (4:11)
- When Sunny Gets Blue (3:42)
- Mujer Mia (4:28)
- Fin (2:51)
- Latin Strut (4:00)
- Johnny (4:37)
- Peace, Friendship, Solidarity (4:03)
- Aftershower Fun (5:07)
- Continental Square Dance (5:44)
Credits
- Bobby Rodr铆guez - bass, flute, saxophone, percussion, written-by
- Joe de Leon - congas
- Dennis Harris - coro, saxophone
- Eddie Hernandez - coro, trombone
- Rick - drums [trap drums]
- William Howes Jr. - guitar, written-by
- Steve Quintana, Jr. - illustration [cover]
- Vito de Leon - timbales