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I really doubt you heard of him. Roberto Eto Lastra.
From what I recall, he only did 1 recording with La Fantastica. I believe their 1st LP but he's played w/alot of big timers. He used to do more live gigs than record. Used to play bongo with Hector Lavoe (not sure what time frame). But he used to play alongside Eddie Montalvo alot. Their like brothers. He used to play bongo all the time for Kako. I recall him telling me he played for Pete El Conde. His cousin is also Tito Nieves so he played a few times w/him as well. Also Yolanda Rivera, Tito Gomez & Luigi Texidor a few years back when they were going around the tri-state NY area doing a lil Poncena reunion tour. All the old timers he knows like brothers. Gilbert Colon also but I'm assuming when he played along w/Gilbert, it was around the time w/Hector but I don't recall for sure. I remember 1 guy he always wanted to play for but didn't have the chance was Ed Palmieri. Not sure why cuz he was awesome on timbal from what I was told. I remember once about 2000 or 2001, maybe earlier, he battled Endel Dueno at Gonzalez Y Gonzalez in NYC. It went on for about 15/20 min. Endel won but they went at it. I'll include the LP of La Fantastica. The LP is pretty good. He's actually towards the right side on the bottom row, 2nd from the right kneeling down and looking to the side. I had the LP and I think they put his 1st name wrong. I had the LP and surprised him for his bday 1 year by giving it to him.

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Okay, folks....

The vacation is over! Next week, I'll be doing ALL 3 SHOWS! I'm very eager to start back up! I have some really good stuff for you! ¡Salsa de la mata!
 
Thanks, Gabe!

Although I don't recognize your uncle's name, it's clear that he must have been a great musician... based on his circle of fellow-musicians. As they say "¡dime con quien andas y te diré quien eres"!
 
lol Yea Caobo he was definitely in those big circles w/the big timers. Wish I had some footage of him playing cuz he definitely kicked ass. I remember I went to see him once in Brooklyn and he was like "come down, I got a surprise for you". I go down and who's on conga, Eddie Montalvo, one of my favorites. The set was just beautiful. Nothing fancy on either of their parts but it was just playing the way playing should be. Straight up. The good ol times. Now a days, everybody is just concerned on speed and seeing who can go faster than the next. That's why my fav is Manny Oquendo. Never heard my idol go faster than like 20mph playing or soloing but when he played, it was like Mozart creating a new musical piece.
 
Very interesting stuff, thanks for posting but...

I didn't see any news about two misterious songs of Canales:

- Solo sé que tiene nombre de mujer
- Niña Melé

These studio songs do not appear in none of the albums, they came out approximately in the nineties on compilations only.

Since they are two very good hard salsa tracks - which have nothing to do with the bubble gum salsa issued in the romantic era - I have always been asking myself: when were they composed?

Before 1985 (=year of last album) as I believe according to their sound, or after 1985?

I am so curious...

Beacuse if they were really composed in the nineties, they would be a FANTASTIC exceptions to the ruling sound of that era.

Can anybody help?
 
El Tornado Tropical con El Caobo - Monday, January 18th, 2010

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Monday, January 18th, 2010
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El Tornado Tropical con El Caobo
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Please note that this playlist and its order are tentative.

¡A calentar los motores!
- Rumbera mayor - Melcochita (Dancing Salsa Deluxe - 1999)
- Así se baila - Kako, Totico y El Trabuco (La Máquina y El Motor - 1997)
- Ave María pues - Grupo Galé (Auténtico - 2007)
- Me mintió - Dicupé II (Dicupé II - 2008 )
- José Caridad - Celia Cruz (Regalo del Alma - 2003)

¡A gozar!
- La rosa y la vida - Orquesta La Solución
- Flores de angustia - Johnny Ortiz
- Qué humanidad - Willie Rosario and His Orchestra Featuring Frankie Figueroa (Two Too Much - 1968 )
- Guaguancó - Fuego 77
- La paella (en vivo) - José Alberto "El Canario" (Grandes Maestros de la Salsa Live - 2005)
- Caridad - Descarga Boricua (Salseando - 2008 )

¡Tributo a Mario Ortiz!
- Chinita - Mario Ortiz All Star Band (Tributo 45 Aniversario - 2009)
- Vamos - Mario Ortiz y su Orquesta (Vamos A Gozar - 1984)
- Negra quiéreme - Mario Ortiz y su Orquesta (Ritmo y Sabor - 1985)
- Háblame en la cama - Mario Ortiz y su Orquesta (Algo Diferente - 1987)
- Se acabó el bembé - Mario Ortiz All Star Band (Tributo 45 Aniversario - 2009)

¡El Fabuloso 1970!
- Yo soy Abacuá - Bobby Valentín (Algo Nuevo / Something New - 1970)
- Lo último en la avenida Ismael Rivera con Kako y su Orquesta (Lo Ultimo en la Avenida - 1970)
- Vida - Jimmy Sabater (El Hijo de Teresa / Teresa's Son - 1970)
- Bongó loco - Lebrón Brothers (Salsa y Control - 1970)
- Así seré para ti - Monguito Santamaría (Black Out - 1970)

¡A gozar con Marvin Santiago!
- Fuego al cubo Marvin Santiago (Adentro - En Vivo Desde La Cárcel Regional De Bayamón, Puerto Rico)
- El pasajero - Marvin Santiago (El Sonero del Pueblo)
- Estaca de Guayacán- Marvin Santiago
- Nostalgia - Marvin Santiago (Adentro - En Vivo Desde La Cárcel Regional De Bayamón, Puerto Rico)
- Vasos en colores - Marvin Santiago (Fuego)
- El hombre increíble - Marvin Santiago (El Sonero del Pueblo)

¡El Fabuloso 1970!
- De Panamá a Nueva York - Rubén Blades con la Orquesta de Pete Rodríguez (De Panamá a New York - 1970)
- Traigo de todo - Ricardo Ray & Bobbie Cruz (Agúzate - 1970)
- Te lo voy a jurar - Roberto Roena y su Apollo Sound (Roberto Roena y su Apollo Sound 2 - 1970)
- Fuego en el 23 - La Sonora Ponceña (Fuego en El 23 - 1970)
- Sigue feliz (canta Héctor Lavoe) - Willie Colón (La Gran Fuga - 1970)

¡A gozar con Marvin Santiago!
- Auditorio azul - Marvin Santiago (Adentro - En Vivo Desde La Cárcel Regional De Bayamón, Puerto Rico)
- Fuego a la jicotea - Marvin Santiago (Fuego)
- Cúbreme - Marvin Santiago (Fuego)
- Cinco hijos - Marvin Santiago (Fuego)
- Frente a ustedes - Marvin Santiago (Fuego)
- El juey - Marvin Santiago (Adentro - En Vivo Desde La Cárcel Regional De Bayamón, Puerto Rico)



¡A gozar!
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- ?????????? - ??????????????? (??????????????? - ????)
- ?????????? - ??????????????? (??????????????? - ????)
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Claude said:
I didn't see any news about two misterious songs of Canales:

- Solo sé que tiene nombre de mujer
- Niña Melé

These studio songs do not appear in none of the albums, they came out approximately in the nineties on compilations only.

Since they are two very good hard salsa tracks - which have nothing to do with the bubble gum salsa issued in the romantic era - I have always been asking myself: when were they composed?

Can anybody help?
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interesting indeed. maybe they are never-released material from his 80's recordings. some light about these songs will be greatly appreciated!
 
Claude, I am pretty sure these two tracks were recorded in Miami in the mid 1990s. Angel had moved there and attempted a brief comeback. They were released on compilations but also on an EP in Colombia I think. I am looking into this more, but those are killer tracks with heavy baritone.

DJ Nik

Claude said:
Very interesting stuff, thanks for posting but...

I didn't see any news about two misterious songs of Canales:

- Solo sé que tiene nombre de mujer
- Niña Melé

These studio songs do not appear in none of the albums, they came out approximately in the nineties on compilations only.

Since they are two very good hard salsa tracks - which have nothing to do with the bubble gum salsa issued in the romantic era - I have always been asking myself: when were they composed?

Before 1985 (=year of last album) as I believe according to their sound, or after 1985?

I am so curious...

Beacuse if they were really composed in the nineties, they would be a FANTASTIC exceptions to the ruling sound of that era.

Can anybody help?
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I also forgot to add to this discussion that it was hearing the song Hace Tiempo by Angel Canales 10 years ago that got me into salsa music collecting (sounds like El Caobo had a similar experience). The deep yet relaxed swing and the heavy but not too harsh trombones underneath Angel's almost dissonant singing just blew me away. 5,000 + albums later I am still going but Angel's music (especially that Sabor album) is still at the top of my favorites list. A true pioneer who of course like so many was underappreciated in his day. Also his version of Bomba Carambomba is a real flame burner. You can hear the smoking energy of Angel and his super tight band on every note of that track.

Thanks for starting this thread Caobo.

Nik

djnik2003 said:
Claude, I am pretty sure these two tracks were recorded in Miami in the mid 1990s. Angel had moved there and attempted a brief comeback. They were released on compilations but also on an EP in Colombia I think. I am looking into this more, but those are killer tracks with heavy baritone.

DJ Nik
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checking out google, I found a comment from Gary Dominguez (100x100salsa site) about both songs. He placed their origins in Miami during 1996.
 
DJ Yuca, Claude, Abayarde, DjNik....

People like you are why this site is so important! I am blessed to be able to communicate with salsa aficionados like you!
 
FYI...

It turns out that there are some equipment problems at the station for my Saturday show. Hence, I will not be doing it.

I'll be on the air Monday with a new co-host! Tune in the hear her!!!!!
 
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