Ray Barretto was one of the most prolific and influential Latin percussionists in the history of jazz. Raised in Brooklyn New York by Puerto Rican parents, Barretto spent over four decades sucessfully integrating Afro-Caribbean rhythms into Jazz. A pioneer of the salsa movement, 'Mr.Hard Hands' achieved international reputation and released nearly two dozen albums with the Fania label from the late '60s to the mid 1980's. In 1990, He finally won a Grammy for the album "Ritmo en el Corazon". In January 2006, He also received the NEA Jazz Master award, not long after this the 76 year old musical hero passed away on 17th of February, 2006.

This week, our special guest Rojas head of Amalgama Records out of Puerto Rico dedicates his personal tribute mix to the legendary 'conguero', Ray Barretto and also selects the future releases of his label to the listeners. Pure Latin and Puerto Rican vibes! Series of EPs from Surra, Yellowtail, Joash and Rojas will arrive around May and early summer on Amalgama and Rojas is still workin on his first album at the moment.

1st hour
*** Roja's Ray Barretto Tribute: "Ode to Ray"
Ray Barretto - Canto Abacua
Ray Barretto - Manos Dura
Ray Barretto and Tito Allen - Ay No
Ray Barretto - Oye La Noticia
Ray Barretto - Exodus
Ray Barretto - Don Lengua
Ray Barretto - Acid
Ray Barretto - Café con Leche
Ray Barretto - Ban Ban Quere
Ray Barretto - Salza y Dulzura
Ray Barretto - Summertime
Ray Barretto - Indestructible
Ray Barretto - One for Ray

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