Name: Que Viva la Musica
Brand: Ray Barretto

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Catalogue number

CR00553

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Format detail

180 Gram

Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2023-05-26

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Supplier US

Unive­rsal

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Sales:8.875

UPC / Barcode

888072426924

Total Cap

1000140467

2024-01-12

888072426320

Artist

Ray Barretto

Genre US

South American - Latin

Label US

Craft Recordings

Ray Barretto was an American conga player, drummer, percussionist, bandleader, composer and producer. He was a highly sought-after session musician for prestigious labels such as Prestige, Blue Note, Riverside and Columbia. Ray Barretto was a member of Tito Puente's orchestra from 1957 to 1960 before forming his own orchestra in 1961. His contributions to the music industry were recognized when he was inducted into the International Latin Music Hall of Fame in 1999.

Born on April 29, 1929 in New York City, New York, Ray Barretto grew up with a passion for music that would shape his career. Throughout his life, he showcased his talent as a versatile percussionist and collaborated with numerous renowned artists.

Ray Barretto sadly passed away on February 17, 2006 in Hackensack, New Jersey. Despite his departure from this world, his legacy lives on through his influential music and lasting impact on the Latin music scene.

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Que Viva la Música celebrates its 50th anniversary and features Barretto at his peak in the “Hard Salsa” era. The album contains the track “Cocinando” from the famed documentary Our Latin Thing, which alone makes the record worth the price of admission. Other key tracks include “La Pelota” and “Que Viva la Música.” Recorded in 1972, the recording features his original Salsa band, including Adalberto Santiago and Orestes Vilato before their storied breakup

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