Modesto Duran & Orchestra Fabulous Rhythms of Modesto

Release date:
July 26, 2024
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A disciple of mambo innovator Perez Prado, the Cuban-born Modesto Duran was a pivotal figure in Latin dance music's 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 who's who of conga-men, including Mongo Santamaría, 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:
  • 1. Afro-Cu
  • 2. Silent Island
  • 3. Bem-Be-Cu
  • 4. Chuqui Bambo
  • 5. Piranha
  • 6. Angry Drums
  • 7. Goro-Gu
  • 8. Coro-Coro
  • 9. Baca-Vaca
  • 10. Wa-Wan-Co
  • 11. Jungle Dream
  • 12. Chango