LP – Limited Edition “Sangre de Chango” Opaque Red Vinyl.

A disciple of mambo innovator Perez Prado, the Cuban-born Modesto Duran was a pivotal figure in Latin dance musics transitionary mid-century period. His gentle slaps can be heard across dozens of 1950s mega-sellers, from Esquivel to Belafonte, Eartha Kitt to Lena Horne. On his 1960 solo debut, Duran gathers a whos who of conga-men, including Mongo Santamaria, Willie Bobo, and Juan Cheda, delivering a cinematic and percussive melange of afro-cuban, cha cha, and exotic jazz styles for the discerning listener.

Tracklist:

SIDE A
1. Afro-cu
2. Silent Island
3. Bem-be-cu
4. Chuqui Bambo
5. Piranha
6. Angry Drums

SIDE B
1. Goro-gu
2. Coro-coro
3. Baca-vaca
4. Gua-gua-co
5. Jungle Dream
6. Chango