Genre: Boogaloo
The sound of Latin teenagers in and around New York during the mid- to late-'60s, Boogaloo was an Anglicized form of Latin music incorporating R&B, mambo, and rock & roll, among other forms. Often known as popcorn music or shing-a-ling, the style is also quite similar to Latin soul. In 1963, two Top 20 breakout hits -- (read more)
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Various Artists: The Bad Boogaloo: The Nu Yorican Sounds 1966-1970
2007 Fania
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