Name: Viva La Tradición by Spanish Harlem Orchestra
Brand: Spanish Harlem Orchestra
SKU: 888072129726
Price: 9.9 USD
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Rating: 4 (84 reviews)

ALBUM

Spanish Harlem Orchestra's fourth album, and its first in four years, puts the focus back on the group itself after previous albums with spotlights for Paul Simon and Rubén Blades, among others. Fittingly, it celebrates the rich tradition of salsa music, as heard on the second track, "Mi Herencia Latina," written by vocalist Willie Torres, who name-checks a parade of influences. (Torres knows something about salsa tradition: he's been part of the chorus for some of the best salseros going back to the early '60s, including Palmieri brothers Eddie and Charlie, Ray Barretto, Tito Puente, and Celia Cruz, among others.) As usual, Oscar Hernández produces, writes, and arranges most of the tracks, and translating his vision falls to a group of standout instrumentalists: brass players led by trombonist Jimmy Bosch and trumpeter Hector Colón, Mitch Frohman on woodwinds, and percussionists Luisito Quintero (timbales), George Delgado (congas), and Jorge Gonzalez (bongos). The material includes everything a fan would expect: plenty of strong, durable salsa numbers, plus son and mixing it up in the middle, the bright and buoyant pachanga "Como Baila Mi Mulata" (another original composition and arrangement by Hernández, led by Frohman on flute). ~ John Bush

1. La Salsa Dura

by Spanish Harlem Orchestra

Background Vocals: Marco Bermudez
Willie Torres
Ray De La Paz; Performer
Bongos: Jorge González; Performer
Flute: Mitch Frohman; Performer
Leader: Oscar Hernandez; Performer
Percussion: Jorge González
George Delgado
Luisito Quintero; Performer
Performer: Daniel Reagan
Carlos Cascante
Willie Torres
Marco Bermudez
Ray De La Paz
Mitch Frohman
Oscar Hernandez
George Delgado
John Walsh
Luisito Quintero
Jorge González
Jimmy Bosch
Gerardo Madera
Hector Colon; Performer
Piano: Oscar Hernandez; Performer
Composer: Manuel Simonet; Composer
Lyricist: Manuel Simonet; Composer
Executive Producer: Paul Simon
Oscar Hernandez; Production
Mastering Engineer: Paul Blakemore; Production
Mixing: Oscar Hernandez
David Kowalski; Production
Producer: Paul Simon
Oscar Hernandez; Production
Recording: David Kowalski; Production
Primary Artist: Spanish Harlem Orchestra; Main Performer
Double Bass: Gerardo Madera; Performer
Conga: George Delgado; Other
Saxophone: Mitch Frohman; Performer
Timbales: Luisito Quintero; Performer
Timbales: Luisito Quintero; Performer
Trombone: Daniel Reagan
Jimmy Bosch; Performer
Trumpet: Hector Colon
John Walsh; Performer
Vocals: Carlos Cascante
Marco Bermudez
Ray De La Paz; Performer
Recording Producer: Oscar Hernandez; Production
Studio Personnel: David Kowalski
Paul Blakemore
Oscar Hernandez; Production
Composer Lyricist: Manuel Simonet; Other

2. Mi Herencia Latina

by Spanish Harlem Orchestra

Background Vocals: Marco Bermudez
Willie Torres
Ray De La Paz; Performer
Bongos: Jorge González; Performer
Flute: Mitch Frohman; Performer
Leader: Oscar Hernandez; Performer
Percussion: Jorge González
George Delgado
Luisito Quintero; Performer
Performer: Daniel Reagan
Carlos Cascante
Willie Torres
Marco Bermudez
Ray De La Paz
Mitch Frohman
Oscar Hernandez
George Delgado
John Walsh
Luisito Quintero
Jorge González
Jimmy Bosch
Gerardo Madera
Hector Colon; Performer
Piano: Oscar Hernandez; Performer
Composer: William Maisonet Torres; Composer
Lyricist: William Maisonet Torres; Composer
Executive Producer: Paul Simon
Oscar Hernandez; Production
Mastering Engineer: Paul Blakemore; Production
Mixing: Oscar Hernandez
David Kowalski; Production
Producer: Paul Simon
Oscar Hernandez; Production
Recording: David Kowalski; Production
Primary Artist: Spanish Harlem Orchestra; Main Performer
Double Bass: Gerardo Madera; Performer
Conga: George Delgado; Other
Saxophone: Mitch Frohman; Performer
Timbales: Luisito Quintero; Performer
Timbales: Luisito Quintero; Performer
Trombone: Daniel Reagan
Jimmy Bosch; Performer
Trumpet: Hector Colon
John Walsh; Performer
Vocals: Carlos Cascante
Marco Bermudez
Ray De La Paz; Performer
Recording Producer: Oscar Hernandez; Production
Studio Personnel: David Kowalski
Paul Blakemore
Oscar Hernandez; Production
Composer Lyricist: William Maisonet Torres; Other

3. Son De Corazón

by Spanish Harlem Orchestra

Background Vocals: Marco Bermudez
Willie Torres
Ray De La Paz; Performer
Bongos: Jorge González; Performer
Flute: Mitch Frohman; Performer
Leader: Oscar Hernandez; Performer
Percussion: Jorge González
George Delgado
Luisito Quintero; Performer
Performer: Willie Torres
Jorge González
Ray De La Paz
Mitch Frohman
Oscar Hernandez
George Delgado
John Walsh
Luisito Quintero
Marco Bermudez
Jimmy Bosch
Gerardo Madera
Hector Colon
Daniel Reagan
Carlos Cascante; Performer
Piano: Oscar Hernandez; Performer
Composer: Gil Lopez
Marco Bermudez; Composer
Lyricist: Marco Bermudez
Gil Lopez; Composer
Executive Producer: Paul Simon
Oscar Hernandez; Production
Mastering Engineer: Paul Blakemore; Production
Mixing: Oscar Hernandez
David Kowalski; Production
Producer: Paul Simon
Oscar Hernandez; Production
Recording: David Kowalski; Production
Double Bass: Gerardo Madera; Performer
Primary Artist: Spanish Harlem Orchestra; Main Performer
Saxophone: Mitch Frohman; Performer
Timbales: Luisito Quintero; Performer
Timbales: Luisito Quintero; Performer
Trombone: Daniel Reagan
Jimmy Bosch; Performer
Trumpet: Hector Colon
John Walsh; Performer
Vocals: Carlos Cascante
Marco Bermudez
Ray De La Paz; Performer
Recording Producer: Oscar Hernandez; Production
Studio Personnel: David Kowalski
Paul Blakemore
Oscar Hernandez; Production
Composer Lyricist: Gil Lopez
Marco Bermudez; Other
Conga: George Delgado; Other

4. Como Baila Mi Mulata

by Spanish Harlem Orchestra

Background Vocals: Marco Bermudez
Willie Torres
Ray De La Paz; Performer
Bongos: Jorge González; Performer
Flute: Mitch Frohman; Performer
Leader: Oscar Hernandez; Performer
Percussion: Jorge González
George Delgado
Luisito Quintero; Performer
Performer: Daniel Reagan
Carlos Cascante
Willie Torres
Marco Bermudez
Ray De La Paz
Mitch Frohman
Oscar Hernandez
George Delgado
John Walsh
Luisito Quintero
Jorge González
Jimmy Bosch
Gerardo Madera
Hector Colon; Performer
Piano: Oscar Hernandez; Performer
Composer: Oscar Hernández; Composer
Lyricist: Oscar Hernández; Composer
Executive Producer: Paul Simon
Oscar Hernandez; Production
Mastering Engineer: Paul Blakemore; Production
Mixing: Oscar Hernandez
David Kowalski; Production
Producer: Paul Simon
Oscar Hernandez; Production
Recording: David Kowalski; Production
Double Bass: Gerardo Madera; Performer
Primary Artist: Spanish Harlem Orchestra; Main Performer
Conga: George Delgado; Other
Saxophone: Mitch Frohman; Performer
Timbales: Luisito Quintero; Performer
Timbales: Luisito Quintero; Performer
Trombone: Daniel Reagan
Jimmy Bosch; Performer
Trumpet: Hector Colon
John Walsh; Performer
Vocals: Carlos Cascante
Marco Bermudez
Ray De La Paz; Performer
Recording Producer: Oscar Hernandez; Production
Studio Personnel: David Kowalski
Paul Blakemore
Oscar Hernandez; Production
Composer Lyricist: Oscar Hernández; Other

5. Si Me Quieres Te Quiero

by Spanish Harlem Orchestra

Background Vocals: Marco Bermudez
Willie Torres
Ray De La Paz; Performer
Bongos: Jorge González; Performer
Flute: Mitch Frohman; Performer
Leader: Oscar Hernandez; Performer
Percussion: Jorge González
George Delgado
Luisito Quintero; Performer
Performer: Daniel Reagan
Carlos Cascante
Willie Torres
Marco Bermudez
Ray De La Paz
Mitch Frohman
Oscar Hernandez
George Delgado
John Walsh
Luisito Quintero
Jorge González
Jimmy Bosch
Gerardo Madera
Hector Colon; Performer
Piano: Oscar Hernandez; Performer
Composer: Pedro Speck; Composer
Lyricist: Pedro Speck; Composer
Executive Producer: Paul Simon
Oscar Hernandez; Production
Mastering Engineer: Paul Blakemore; Production
Mixing: Oscar Hernandez
David Kowalski; Production
Producer: Paul Simon
Oscar Hernandez; Production
Recording: David Kowalski; Production
Primary Artist: Spanish Harlem Orchestra; Main Performer
Double Bass: Gerardo Madera; Performer
Conga: George Delgado; Other
Saxophone: Mitch Frohman; Performer
Timbales: Luisito Quintero; Performer
Timbales: Luisito Quintero; Performer
Trombone: Daniel Reagan
Jimmy Bosch; Performer
Trumpet: Hector Colon
John Walsh; Performer
Vocals: Carlos Cascante
Marco Bermudez
Ray De La Paz; Performer
Recording Producer: Oscar Hernandez; Production
Studio Personnel: David Kowalski
Paul Blakemore
Oscar Hernandez; Production
Composer Lyricist: Pedro Speck; Other

6. Baila Latino

by Spanish Harlem Orchestra

Background Vocals: Marco Bermudez
Willie Torres
Ray De La Paz; Performer
Bongos: Jorge González; Performer
Flute: Mitch Frohman; Performer
Leader: Oscar Hernandez; Performer
Percussion: Jorge González
George Delgado
Luisito Quintero; Performer
Performer: Daniel Reagan
Carlos Cascante
Willie Torres
Marco Bermudez
Ray De La Paz
Mitch Frohman
Oscar Hernandez
George Delgado
John Walsh
Luisito Quintero
Jorge González
Jimmy Bosch
Gerardo Madera
Hector Colon; Performer
Piano: Oscar Hernandez; Performer
Composer: Eliel Rivero; Composer
Lyricist: Eliel Rivero; Composer
Executive Producer: Paul Simon
Oscar Hernandez; Production
Mastering Engineer: Paul Blakemore; Production
Mixing: Oscar Hernandez
David Kowalski; Production
Producer: Paul Simon
Oscar Hernandez; Production
Recording: David Kowalski; Production
Primary Artist: Spanish Harlem Orchestra; Main Performer
Double Bass: Gerardo Madera; Performer
Conga: George Delgado; Other
Saxophone: Mitch Frohman; Performer
Timbales: Luisito Quintero; Performer
Timbales: Luisito Quintero; Performer
Trombone: Daniel Reagan
Jimmy Bosch; Performer
Trumpet: Hector Colon
John Walsh; Performer
Vocals: Carlos Cascante
Marco Bermudez
Ray De La Paz; Performer
Recording Producer: Oscar Hernandez; Production
Studio Personnel: David Kowalski
Paul Blakemore
Oscar Hernandez; Production
Composer Lyricist: Eliel Rivero; Other

7. La Fiesta Empezo

by Spanish Harlem Orchestra

Background Vocals: Marco Bermudez
Willie Torres
Ray De La Paz; Performer
Bongos: Jorge González; Performer
Flute: Mitch Frohman; Performer
Leader: Oscar Hernandez; Performer
Percussion: Jorge González
George Delgado
Luisito Quintero; Performer
Performer: Willie Torres
Jorge González
Ray De La Paz
Mitch Frohman
Oscar Hernandez
George Delgado
John Walsh
Luisito Quintero
Marco Bermudez
Jimmy Bosch
Gerardo Madera
Hector Colon
Daniel Reagan
Carlos Cascante; Performer
Piano: Oscar Hernandez; Performer
Composer: Oscar Hernández
Marco Bermudez; Composer
Lyricist: Marco Bermudez
Oscar Hernández; Composer
Executive Producer: Paul Simon
Oscar Hernandez; Production
Mastering Engineer: Paul Blakemore; Production
Mixing: Oscar Hernandez
David Kowalski; Production
Producer: Paul Simon
Oscar Hernandez; Production
Recording: David Kowalski; Production
Double Bass: Gerardo Madera; Performer
Primary Artist: Spanish Harlem Orchestra; Main Performer
Conga: George Delgado; Other
Saxophone: Mitch Frohman; Performer
Timbales: Luisito Quintero; Performer
Timbales: Luisito Quintero; Performer
Trombone: Daniel Reagan
Jimmy Bosch; Performer
Trumpet: Hector Colon
John Walsh; Performer
Vocals: Carlos Cascante
Marco Bermudez
Ray De La Paz; Performer
Recording Producer: Oscar Hernandez; Production
Studio Personnel: David Kowalski
Paul Blakemore
Oscar Hernandez; Production
Composer Lyricist: Oscar Hernández
Marco Bermudez; Other

8. Nuestra Canción

by Spanish Harlem Orchestra

Background Vocals: Marco Bermudez
Willie Torres
Ray De La Paz; Performer
Bongos: Jorge González; Performer
Flute: Mitch Frohman; Performer
Leader: Oscar Hernandez; Performer
Percussion: Jorge González
George Delgado
Luisito Quintero; Performer
Performer: Daniel Reagan
Carlos Cascante
Willie Torres
Marco Bermudez
Ray De La Paz
Mitch Frohman
Oscar Hernandez
George Delgado
John Walsh
Luisito Quintero
Jorge González
Jimmy Bosch
Gerardo Madera
Hector Colon; Performer
Piano: Oscar Hernandez; Performer
Composer: Cesar Portillo De La Luz; Composer
Lyricist: Cesar Portillo De La Luz; Composer
Executive Producer: Paul Simon
Oscar Hernandez; Production
Mastering Engineer: Paul Blakemore; Production
Mixing: Oscar Hernandez
David Kowalski; Production
Producer: Paul Simon
Oscar Hernandez; Production
Recording: David Kowalski; Production
Double Bass: Gerardo Madera; Performer
Primary Artist: Spanish Harlem Orchestra; Main Performer
Conga: George Delgado; Other
Saxophone: Mitch Frohman; Performer
Timbales: Luisito Quintero; Performer
Timbales: Luisito Quintero; Performer
Trombone: Daniel Reagan
Jimmy Bosch; Performer
Trumpet: Hector Colon
John Walsh; Performer
Vocals: Carlos Cascante
Marco Bermudez
Ray De La Paz; Performer
Recording Producer: Oscar Hernandez; Production
Studio Personnel: David Kowalski
Paul Blakemore
Oscar Hernandez; Production
Composer Lyricist: Cesar Portillo De La Luz; Other

9. Linda

by Spanish Harlem Orchestra

Background Vocals: Marco Bermudez
Willie Torres
Ray De La Paz; Performer
Bongos: Jorge González; Performer
Flute: Mitch Frohman; Performer
Leader: Oscar Hernandez; Performer
Percussion: Jorge González
George Delgado
Luisito Quintero; Performer
Performer: Daniel Reagan
Carlos Cascante
Willie Torres
Marco Bermudez
Ray De La Paz
Mitch Frohman
Oscar Hernandez
George Delgado
John Walsh
Luisito Quintero
Jorge González
Jimmy Bosch
Gerardo Madera
Hector Colon; Performer
Piano: Oscar Hernandez; Performer
Composer: Pedro Flores; Composer
Lyricist: Pedro Flores; Composer
Executive Producer: Paul Simon
Oscar Hernandez; Production
Mastering Engineer: Paul Blakemore; Production
Mixing: Oscar Hernandez
David Kowalski; Production
Producer: Paul Simon
Oscar Hernandez; Production
Recording: David Kowalski; Production
Double Bass: Gerardo Madera; Performer
Primary Artist: Spanish Harlem Orchestra; Main Performer
Conga: George Delgado; Other
Saxophone: Mitch Frohman; Performer
Timbales: Luisito Quintero; Performer
Timbales: Luisito Quintero; Performer
Trombone: Daniel Reagan
Jimmy Bosch; Performer
Trumpet: Hector Colon
John Walsh; Performer
Vocals: Carlos Cascante
Marco Bermudez
Ray De La Paz; Performer
Recording Producer: Oscar Hernandez; Production
Studio Personnel: David Kowalski
Paul Blakemore
Oscar Hernandez; Production
Composer Lyricist: Pedro Flores; Other

10. Regalo De Dios

by Spanish Harlem Orchestra

Background Vocals: Marco Bermudez
Willie Torres
Ray De La Paz; Performer
Bongos: Jorge González; Performer
Flute: Mitch Frohman; Performer
Leader: Oscar Hernandez; Performer
Percussion: Jorge González
George Delgado
Luisito Quintero; Performer
Performer: Willie Torres
Jorge González
Ray De La Paz
Mitch Frohman
Oscar Hernandez
George Delgado
John Walsh
Luisito Quintero
Marco Bermudez
Jimmy Bosch
Gerardo Madera
Hector Colon
Daniel Reagan
Carlos Cascante; Performer
Piano: Oscar Hernandez; Performer
Composer: Gil Lopez
Marco Bermudez; Composer
Lyricist: Marco Bermudez
Gil Lopez; Composer
Executive Producer: Paul Simon
Oscar Hernandez; Production
Mastering Engineer: Paul Blakemore; Production
Mixing: Oscar Hernandez
David Kowalski; Production
Producer: Paul Simon
Oscar Hernandez; Production
Recording: David Kowalski; Production
Double Bass: Gerardo Madera; Performer
Primary Artist: Spanish Harlem Orchestra; Main Performer
Saxophone: Mitch Frohman; Performer
Timbales: Luisito Quintero; Performer
Timbales: Luisito Quintero; Performer
Trombone: Daniel Reagan
Jimmy Bosch; Performer
Trumpet: Hector Colon
John Walsh; Performer
Vocals: Carlos Cascante
Marco Bermudez
Ray De La Paz; Performer
Recording Producer: Oscar Hernandez; Production
Studio Personnel: David Kowalski
Paul Blakemore
Oscar Hernandez; Production
Composer Lyricist: Gil Lopez
Marco Bermudez; Other
Conga: George Delgado; Other

11. Rumba Urbana

by Spanish Harlem Orchestra

Bongos: Jorge González; Performer
Flute: Mitch Frohman; Performer
Leader: Oscar Hernandez; Performer
Percussion: Luisito Quintero
Jorge González
George Delgado; Performer
Performer: Luisito Quintero
Gerardo Madera
Hector Colon
Jimmy Bosch
Daniel Reagan
Mitch Frohman
Oscar Hernandez
George Delgado
John Walsh
Jorge González; Performer
Piano: Oscar Hernandez; Performer
Composer: Oscar Hernández; Composer
Lyricist: Oscar Hernández; Composer
Executive Producer: Paul Simon
Oscar Hernandez; Production
Mastering Engineer: Paul Blakemore; Production
Mixing: Oscar Hernandez
David Kowalski; Production
Producer: Oscar Hernandez
Paul Simon; Production
Primary Artist: Spanish Harlem Orchestra; Main Performer
Recording: David Kowalski; Production
Conga: George Delgado; Other
Double Bass: Gerardo Madera; Performer
Saxophone: Mitch Frohman; Performer
Timbales: Luisito Quintero; Performer
Timbales: Luisito Quintero; Performer
Trombone: Jimmy Bosch
Daniel Reagan; Performer
Trumpet: Hector Colon
John Walsh; Performer
Recording Producer: Oscar Hernandez; Production
Studio Personnel: David Kowalski
Paul Blakemore
Oscar Hernandez; Production
Composer Lyricist: Oscar Hernández; Other

12. El Negro Tiene Tumbao

by Spanish Harlem Orchestra

Background Vocals: Willie Torres
Ray De La Paz
Marco Bermudez; Performer
Bongos: Jorge González; Performer
Flute: Mitch Frohman; Performer
Leader: Oscar Hernandez; Performer
Percussion: George Delgado
Jorge González
Luisito Quintero; Performer
Performer: Willie Torres
Marco Bermudez
Ray De La Paz
Mitch Frohman
Oscar Hernandez
Isaac Delgado
George Delgado
John Walsh
Luisito Quintero
Jorge González
Jimmy Bosch
Gerardo Madera
Hector Colon
Daniel Reagan; Performer
Piano: Oscar Hernandez; Performer
Composer: Carlos Cascante
Julio Jauregui; Composer
Lyricist: Julio Jauregui
Carlos Cascante; Composer
Executive Producer: Oscar Hernandez
Paul Simon; Production
Mastering Engineer: Paul Blakemore; Production
Mixing: David Kowalski
Oscar Hernandez; Production
Producer: Paul Simon
Oscar Hernandez; Production
Recording: David Kowalski; Production
Primary Artist: Spanish Harlem Orchestra; Main Performer
Double Bass: Gerardo Madera; Performer
Conga: George Delgado; Other
Saxophone: Mitch Frohman; Performer
Timbales: Luisito Quintero; Performer
Timbales: Luisito Quintero; Performer
Trombone: Daniel Reagan
Jimmy Bosch; Performer
Trumpet: Hector Colon
John Walsh; Performer
Vocals: Isaac Delgado; Performer
Recording Producer: Oscar Hernandez; Production
Studio Personnel: Paul Blakemore
Oscar Hernandez
David Kowalski; Production
Composer Lyricist: Carlos Cascante
Julio Jauregui; Other

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

12 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

1 hour, 8 minutes and 26 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 3000x3000 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

2/12 tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

No synced lyrics found

Genres

World, Latin, Salsa

Label

Concord Picante

Music Distribution Service

UMG Global

Country

United States

Language

Spanish (Spain)

Popularity

Release Date

Sep 27, 2010

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

888072129726

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Notification

Viva La Tradición

1. La Salsa Dura

2. Mi Herencia Latina

3. Son De Corazón

4. Como Baila Mi Mulata

5. Si Me Quieres Te Quiero

6. Baila Latino

7. La Fiesta Empezo

8. Nuestra Canción

9. Linda

10. Regalo De Dios

11. Rumba Urbana

12. El Negro Tiene Tumbao

Technical Specifications

Viva La Tradición

Product information

Release options

1. La Salsa Dura

2. Mi Herencia Latina

3. Son De Corazón

4. Como Baila Mi Mulata

5. Si Me Quieres Te Quiero

6. Baila Latino

7. La Fiesta Empezo

8. Nuestra Canción

9. Linda

10. Regalo De Dios

11. Rumba Urbana

12. El Negro Tiene Tumbao

Technical Specifications