LATIN LATIN BEAT There has been some speculation in New Fever" as well as the production of the TOP 20 LBUMS York as to whether or not Ray Barretto, in same group. Ms. Alan will also be doing in- MIAMI POP MIAMI SALSA fact, plans to re-form a Latin band; and as dependent publicity and promotion on people continue to ponder the question, several Latin acts and has stated "we look Ray, himself, is being careful not to make forward to handling other women in the 1 EMOCIONES 1 SIEMBRA creative arts fields such as artists, poets, JULIO IGLESIAS (Alhambra 3122) WILLIE COLON/RUBEN BLADES (Fania 537) any snap decisions. His immediate plan is to record a Latin sound technicians, actresses and singers. We hope to build up a roster of talented 2 JOSE LUIS 2 ETERNOS album for Fania, but this probably will not (Top Hits 2021) CRUZ/PACHECO (Vaya 80) be until sometime in April. In the meantime, women in all the art fields." he will continue to accept work in clubs For further information, please contact 3 ROBERTO CARLOS 3 HOMENAJE A BENNY (Caytronics 1540) TITO PUENTE (Tico 4251 geared to jazz and fusion/jazz audiences. Rita Alan at Lady Doberman Productions, Upon completion of the album for Fania, he Ltd., 180 City Boulevard, Staten Island, 4 ENTRE AMIGOS 4 CHARANGA 76 EN EL 78 will decide on whether or not he wants to New York 10301 - (212) 447-5264. 1034) CHARANGA 76 (TR 139) CAMILO SESTO (Pronto form a Latin band as a day to day working Machito, recently returned from organization. Helsinki, Finland, which he feels is a good 5 EN CONCIERTO 5 CONJUNTO UNIVERSAL was emphatic about SOPHY (Velvet 1031) (Jaguar 5036) In the past, Ray territory for a "breakthrough" of Latin staying away from Latin gigs while he was music, is beaming from the reception he 6 ABRAZAME 6 EN LAS VEGAS attempting to set a new musical course for received there. LOLITA (Caytronics 1489) EL GRAN COMBO (GC 015) felt it would confuse both himself. He Machito was amazed at the recognition too much if he played a Latin audiences factor afforded him. He said the people in 7 ESTRELLAS DE ORO 7 NEW YORK CITY SALSA date one night and a jazz date the next. (America 1005) Finland are big fans of people like Ray ORQUESTA BROADWAY (Coco 1411 feels that However, in retrospect, he now Barretto (they love his recording of he work in both musical 8 VOZ Y CORAZON 8 SALUD DINERO Y AMOR perhaps can "Guarare") and Tito Puente. NELSON NED (West Side Latino 4117) ORQUESTA NOVEL (Fania 520) arenas, and have more fun while he is at it. Los Amaya, famous conjunto folklorico There are no plans in the immediate Mexican singer Roberta Jor- 9 PEDRITO FERNANDEZ 9 SPANISH FEVER future to record another American album. Espanol and (Caliente 7299) FANIA ALL STARS (Col -353361 label have However, several companies have ex- dan both on the RCA exclusively been contracted by radio station WQBA in 10 GUSTAVO ROJAS pressed interest in recording Ray without 10 LA COMEDIA to appear in person at the Dade (Alhambra 1700) HECTOR LAVOE (Fania 522) and with his present band, and he will con- Miami County Fair March 18. tinue to pursue a career in American music 11 A NOCHE CON SARA 11 OSCAR DE LEON Caytronics Records has announced that SARA MONTIEL (Alhambra ACS -46) (TH 2036) whenever possible. At the present time, Ray's biggest con- Lola Flores and two daughters Lolita and at Felt cern is an injury he suffered several months Carmen Flores will appear the 12 SOLA 12 SAOCO ORIGINAL Garden in New LISSETTE (Coco 148) SAOCO (Salsoul 4121) ago resulting in a torn ligament in his right Forum in Madison Square hand. The pain that was so prevalent once York April 8. The name of the concert will be 13 SE TE VAS, TE VAS 13 ALGO SOLLOUIEIDO the cast was removed from his arm has entitled Concierto De La Flores. It will be the West Side Latino) COLON (El Sonido 2083) been somewhat alleviated as a result of first time that the Flores family have perfor- med together. 14 MIAMI SOUND MACHINE 14 FUERA DE ESTE MUNDO acupuncture treatments he has been (Audio Latino 5027) TIPICA IDEAL (Coco 142) receiving. Following a two-week engage- Young Mexican super star Pedrito Fer- ment in New York. he will lay low as the nandez has been breaking all records all 15 VUELVA 15 DEMENSION DESCONOCIDA healing process continues. Can't you see over Mexico. Also his first LP for Caytronics LUISA MARIA GUELL (Alhambra 43) ANDY MONTANEZ (Lad 302) the headline now - "Barretto Keeps His has been on top of all the charts for two 16 A PENSAR DE TODAS 16 EL DURO DEL GUAGUANCO Fans on Pins and Needles." months. Not bad for an 8 -year -old super VICENTE FERNANDEZ (CBS -850) ROBERTO TORRES (Salsoul 4118) Rita Alan has announced the formation star. of "Lady Doberman Production, Ltd." Ms. Salsa's Latin Fever will have a feature 17 LOLITA DE LA COLINA 17 ALBINO DIVINO in in film "Night of the Juggler," (Arcano 3416) LARRY HARLOW (Fania 533) Alan, whose experience and involvement scene the the entertainment world has ranged from which stars James Brolln and Cliff Gor- performer (singer -dancer), to promoter, man. Filmed on the streets of New York, Joe 18 ARLEQUIN 18 EL PROGRESO NYDIA CARO (Alhambra 155) ROBERTO ROENA (International 934) booking agent, producer, sound technician Papp gave his OK to shoot the band per- and, most recently, founder and manager forming for dancing at the Delacorte Thea- 19 MIRLA 78 19 PODER MUSICAL of the only 13 -piece, all women, Salsa - ter in Central Park. Also, Latin actress Julie MIRLA CASTELLANOS (Top Hits 2035) WILFREDO VARGAS (Karen 40) Disco orchestra, "Latin Fever." Carmen plays a key role as the Puerto will Rican girlfriend in the film. 20 JUAN BAU #5 20 LA PRIMERISMA Lady Doberman Productions, Ltd. (Zafiro 512) TOMMY OLI VENCIA (Inca 1061) handle exclusively the booking of "Latin ray terrace Cuban Music May Not Sell In U.S., LATIN PICKS Says Fania President Jerry Masucci by Ken Terry at the entire record marketplace, Masucci THE INTIMATE SIDE OF YOLANDITA MONGE Coco 153X feels that its fate may serve as a test for the - :i iir'Ti NEW YORK In the wake of the recent Producer: Enrique Mendez - potential of other Cuban records here. - Havana Jam, Jerry Masucci, president of -talented songstress Yolandita Monge is superb on However, he recognizes that Irakere, with Multi sexy Fania Records, observed that the festival this beautiful album of love songs. Her voice is intact through- its progressive jazz affinity, is not a typical had helped to "open the door to American the album, which features outstanding string orchestration. Cuban group. Other Cuban albums which out music" in Cuba. However, he also noted Requena for his arrangements and Fania has licensed from Egrem, the Cuban Special credit to Osualdo that the U.S. Latin audience will not Recording was done well in Argentina. recording agency, may therefore serve as a backing of Yolandita. automatically accept Cuban music. Mundo Fue De Dos." De Otro better test, at least in the Latin market. The best selections are: "El "Amor Although the instrumentation of many Amor," "Me Falto Tiempo," "Es Cuando Te Asomes Al Amor," Among the groups whose records have Cuban and salsa groups is basically the "Tu and "Amnesia." been licensed by Fania are Orquesta Carino" same, Masucci explained, the rhythms and Aragon, Originales de Manzanillo, Ridmo style of Cu ban music are very different from Orientale, Beny More, Chapottin, Grupo those of salsa. Partly because of the 20 - ADALBERTO - Adalberto Santiago - Fania 526 - Manguare, Los Compadres, and Enrique year gap in communications between Producers: Ramirez/Santiago Jordan. Although the Orquesta Aragon musicians in Cuba and those in the U.S., This is Adalberto Santiago's second round with the Fania album, released here in December, has not they have evolved in different directions, Family. He has proven himself as a solo performer since leav- done too well so far, Masucci said he may said Masucci. And, as it happens, Puerto ing Ray Barretto. On this album he is surrounded by the top be interested in releasing the recording of Ricans and other Americans of Latin des- Latin musicians in the business. Most of the cuts are moving their Avery Fisher Hall date, if Columbia cent just aren't used to the Cuban sound. salsa numbers except a bomba and a merengue. The arrange- passes on it. ments are fantastic. This album is a masterpiece for salseros. There is also another bar to the accep- tance of Cuban music here. While the whole If none of the licensed Egrem albums point of Havana Jam was the idea that becomes a hit, Masucci has an alternative plan. He will go down to Cuba with salsa LOLITA DE LA COLINA Musart-10752 No Producer music transcends politics, many in Miami's - - producers who will try to get a commer- Lolita De La Colina is well known all over Latin America. She large Cuban community oppose the mere cially palatable sound from the Cuban is an established superstar and no stranger to the Latin charts. presence in the U.S. of groups who have musicians. In this album she excels vocally on every cut. Lolita herself com- chosen to remain in their native country un- posed all the songson this album, which is richly appealing over- der Castro's regime. Those who feel this For now, Masucci concluded, by "everything they're giving us is a question all. The best cuts are: "Ask i Es Mi Amor," "Es Que Estas Enamo way will not be inclined to buy albums Rado," "Yo No Siente Celos," "Mi Amor Es Mas," "Eso Es Irakere or any other group from the island. mark. We'll have to see if the average Latin Amor," "E. Cristal" and "Pobre De La Gente." Because Irakere's debut album is aimed consumer will buy it."

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