I'll be honest, I've never really been exposed to much Afro-Cuban conga music in my life. But, one of the great things about my 1001-album experiment is that I'll listen to albums that I otherwise would never have heard.This is one such album. I've never heard of Sabu Martinez, but he was one of the premiere conga drum players in the history of Afro-Cuban music. In addition to his own recordings, he performed with such artists as Dizzy Gillespie, Tony Bennett and Sammy Davis, Jr.
I'm not sure if I would recommend this album to the casual listener, but if you're serious about broadening your musical horizons, you should definitely try this one out. If you're having a Latin-themed party, this would be the perfect soundtrack. Or even if you're just lounging by the pool drinking margaritas. And if you are doing that, why haven't you invited me?
Favorite Tracks: "El Cumbanchero," "Billumba-Palo Congo" and "Rhapsodia Del Maravilloso"
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