My Latin Soul

Groove Latin, Brazil

21,58 €

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Label

Mr Bongo

Release date

September 12, 2025

Pressing

Original

Conditions

New

Vinyl

Black

When it comes to Latin soul, Bobby Matos And The Combo Conquistadores Tema De
Alma Latina, has to be up there as one of the heaviest tracks ever recorded. This
much-loved Latin workout has been rocking dancefloors for years with its infectious,
driving energy and pulsating rhythms. Released in 1968, the My Latin Soul album on
Philips Records now receives a welcome reissue on Mr Bongo. It’s a sheer delight
throughout and a premier example of the Nu Yorican sound that was thriving in New York
in the ‘60s.
From a young age, the Bronx, New York-born Latin jazz percussionist Bobby Matos found
inspiration through the conga drum masters Mongo Santamaría and Patato Valdez (who
he had informal backstage lessons with) and timbales legends Willie Bobo and Tito
Puente. Bobby was drawn into New York's club scene and began playing in the vibrant
‘60s beat / bohemian Greenwich Village cafes, followed by stints in a wide range of
different venues. These included Bronx dance halls and after-hours clubs in El Barrio,
through to the elegance of Carnegie Hall, Central Park concerts, and off-Broadway
theatres.
Later relocating to Los Angeles, Bobby played an important role in spreading Latin music
far and wide. He became an inspiration to many on the jazz dance and acid jazz scenes
in the ‘80s / '90s where his recordings were picked and played, becoming prized collector
items amongst DJs. The track Tema De Alma Latina was immortalised as a classic for
many, after being featured on the Gilles Peterson’s Street Sounds Jazz Juice 5
compilation in 1987. A captivating listen from start to finish, the album features other
treats such as the dynamic album opener ‘Nadie Baila Como Yo’, the blazing flute led
Mambo Maxims, and the blistering piano shuffler Raices.
A truly iconic Latin classic whether you’re being reunited with it like an old friend or
discovering it as a fresh new find.

Nadie Baila Como Yo
En Casa De Alfredo
Caliente Y Grasoso
Te Adoro A Ti
La Cosa De Ritchie
Me Tienes Loco
Tema De Alma Latina
Mambo Maxims
One Mint Julep
Raices
Trailo A Casa