Rican/Struction

by Ray Barretto

Rican/Struction cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 11 January 1980
  • Label: Fania
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 41:28
  • Community rating: 4.01/5 from 4 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Ray Barretto's 'Rican/Struction' is a major late-Fania statement that blends salsa dura with jazz-minded arrangements and extended rhythmic power. The album reflects Barretto's dual identity as a percussionist rooted in Latin dance music and a musician deeply engaged with jazz structure.

Genres

Descriptors: rhythmic, progressive, percussive, Spanish language, groove-laden, ensemble

Tracklist

  1. Al Ver Sus Campos (5:36)
  2. Un Dia Sere Feliz (5:27)
  3. Piensa En Mi (4:43)
  4. Ya Ves (5:38)
  5. Adelante Siempre Voy (6:01)
  6. Algo Nuevo (6:53)
  7. Tumbao Africano (7:10)

Credits

  • Adalberto Santiago - primary artist, lead vocals, backing vocals, maracas, claves, claves maracas, lead vocals vocal
  • Luis Gonzalez - backing vocals, bongos
  • Ray De La Paz - backing vocals
  • Tito Allen - backing vocals
  • Sal Cuevas - bass, bass guitar
  • Ray Romero - bata
  • Jose A. Fajardo - flute
  • Jorge Vargas - illustration

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