Favourite cha cha cha songs?

[EMOYENO]

I agree, from a musician standpoint. I love to play with bands that incorporate a cha or guajira into the set. It's a nice break from the uptempo Salsa numbers. Sammy Gonzalez Jr. does it -- we play a cover of Palmieri's "Cafe" on each gig, actually.

That's nice, exactly what I mean.
Another one I'm missing is the boleros. A good bolero (at least 2) in a night will do just fine to change the pace. I dont see that here.

No cha cha cha play Emoyeno as people don't know how to cha cha cha. I will happily play many cha cha chas if people will dance to it. I usually play at least one a night, and depending on the crowd more. Not in NY/NJ area though as I am in Ithaca, NY. Just this past Tuesday played two cha cha chas.

Perhaps you should start teaching cha cha cha to people?

I'm not there yet, though cha cha is easier than Salsa, dont know why people find it so hard. People are just afraid of dancing a good cha cha because they know very little about it. So what, I learned it!! LOL

I'm just missing the real Salsa nights from PR.

I just like the variety, the change in pace. It helps to take a breather from all the salsa.

 

[EMOYENO]

You don't count boogaloos here? I see many of them in the videos from NY scene.

yes those are fun too!!!

 

[chrisk]

Salsa Celtica - El Sol de la Noche (after I heard it on 'Salsa de la Mata')

 

[DJ Mr. B.]

Don't think anyone has mentioned "Chanchullo" by Ruben Gonzales, "Come and Get It" by Ralph Robles, "Pa' Huele" by Eddie Palmieri, and "Al Despertar" by Freddy Fender yet.

And at our social there's at least 6-7 songs that I play which you can dance cha cha to throughout the night, whether they're cha cha, boogaloo, son montuno, guajira. Cha Cha is such an amazing dance, its a tragedy if I go out and only dance ONE cha cha.

 

[groovetpt]

Another one I'm missing is the boleros. A good bolero (at least 2) in a night will do just fine to change the pace. I dont see that here.

I'm with you on this one too. Not enough boleros played any more. Too bad.

 

[DJ Yuca]

Me too - I mentioned this on another thread a while ago. What do we have on the salsa scene instead of bolero, son, guajira and cumbia? The dreaded k word.

 

[EMOYENO]

Me too - I mentioned this on another thread a while ago. What do we have on the salsa scene instead of bolero, son, guajira and cumbia? The dreaded k word.

but isnt Bolero easier to dance to than Salsa? Yeeeessssss!!
guajira, son are easier to dance to than Salsa too.
why bring that K--- to the playlist?

Im just in a bolero mood today!! Since I dont get to dance to it at the clubs anymore.

 

[Big10]

One song that I've been listening to a lot lately is "Para Alcanzarte" by Sin Bandera.

 

[DJ Yuca]

but isnt Bolero easier to dance to than Salsa? Yeeeessssss!!
guajira, son are easier to dance to than Salsa too.
why bring that K--- to the playlist?

Im just in a bolero mood today!! Since I dont get to dance to it at the clubs anymore.

So bolero still gets played (in small quantities I presume) in the salsa clubs in PR?

 

[Fabiano]

Tito Puentes - Fat Mama (youtube.com/watch?v=xDCJX_RQTC0)

Pete Rodriguez - Juliana (youtube.com/watch?v=QjilL3ZJlJc)

Armanda Cunha - Promessas de amor eterno (I think it´s a Bolero & Cha-Cha... youtube.com/watch?v=nZEJnokjZEI)

Carlinhos Brown - Seo Zé (youtube.com/watch?v=nZ5_Gy5h0qY)

 

[GroovyMambo]

"Aprovecha, pollo" -Mayito Rivera y Todos Estrellas
"American sueño" -La Excelencia
"Quiéreme na' ma'" -La 33
"El nuevo Barretto" -Ray Barretto
"Aquí en mi Pueblo" -Puerto Rico All-Stars feat. Andy Montañez
"Nada para ti" -Sonora Ponceña

 

[Latinmusik]

I have some new favorties

Bryan Vargas & Ya Esta - No Me Lloras
Montuno Swing - Besame Mama
Orquesta Buenos Tiempos - Praise you

 

[groseron]

Well, I don't really listen to chachacha as I've never been much of a fan, but two that I like:

Klimax - Juana Cha
Orquesta La Moderna Tradicion - Goza Conmigo

 

[terence]

heres some old " standards " and some not .. varying tempos

Vive Pa Echar Candela ............. R. Barretto

El Yoyo ................ T.Puente




Soy como soy ......... Ruben Gonzales

De Noche ............ C. Cruz

Quien Sera ........ Conjunto Casino

Cero Codazos ....... Orq. Aragon

Tirandote de Flores ...... E. Palmieri

Ven a bailar .......... F. Baloy

Caserita Villarena ....... Orq. Aragon

Mujer ........ Cheo Feliciano

La Brocha ....... Conjunto Estrellas

Trumpeta en Montuno ...... " Chocolate "

Que lo sera ....... Paul Marrero

Almendara ........ Aldemaro Romero

Un Poquito de tu Amor........ Machito

Embrujado de Amor ........ Tipica Harmonias

Rossana ......... I. Ferrer

Para Que Aprendan ..... Fruko

Que suena la charanga......... Charanga del Norte

 

[elanimal]

In the spirit of everyone sharing their favorite salsas as well as timbas...

Pata Pata --- El Gran Combo
Cuentame --- Juan Formell Y Los Van Van
Guajira sicodélica --- Los Destellos
Papote's Guajira --- Los Hacheros
Hasta ayer --- Marc Anthony
Jiin ma jiin ma --- Orchestra Baobab
Hommage a Tonton Ferrer --- Orchestra Baobab
Cabellera Blanca --- Orquesta Nater
La Cuna Blanca --- Raphy Leavitt
Dónde Vas --- Tito Puente
La cuesta de la fama --- Willie Rosario

 

[1derpalm]

Can't find the title of this song, but this one...

 

[timberamayor]

Can't find the title of this song, but this one...

I'm sure you could write to the guys a Boogalu and they'd tell you the name.

 

[1derpalm]

I'm sure you could write to the guys a Boogalu and they'd tell you the name.

That's alot of work lol. I own 2 of their dvds actually. Casinando and Trio Inseparable.

 

[1derpalm]

but isnt Bolero easier to dance to than Salsa? Yeeeessssss!!
guajira, son are easier to dance to than Salsa too.
why bring that K--- to the playlist?

Im just in a bolero mood today!! Since I dont get to dance to it at the clubs anymore.

Trying to get a partner to do Son timing when they learned new York Style salsa doesn't seem easy to me. Especially when they don't know what son is and tell you you're dancing on2 wrong.

 

[DJ Yuca]

Trying to get a partner to do P2/contratiempo timing when they learned casino on 1 doesn't seem easy to me. Especially when they don't know what P2/contratiempo are and tell you you're dancing salsa wrong.