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The most musical city of New York has not only been a model for overcoming catastrophes and grace under pressure, vibrant, unique musical scenes and neighborhoods, it’s been birth and home to iconic genres such as mambo and boogaloo. This week’s Beat Latino is an ode and tribute to this legendary city, with a selection of songs that celebrate its magic. Enjoy!

Featured photo: Spanglish Fly, courtesy of the artist.

Musical Works

TitleArtistAlbumLabelYearLengthNueva YorkSantanaNueva York.Columbia198205:02Postal de NYXoel LópezAtlantico.Sony Music Entertainment201203:55Ese sentimientoMartirioPrimavera en Nueva York.Calle 54 Records201405:21No hay marcha en Nueva YorkMecanoDescanso dominical.Sony Special Products198804:34 El lado mas bestia de la vidaAlbert PlaVida y milagros.RCA Records Label200704:38New York MamboJohnny Colon & OrchestraJohnny Colon’s disco hits.Fania197602:39De Panama a Nueva YorkRubén Blades & Pete Rodríguez and His OrchestraDe Panama a Nueva York.Fania197004:19Un Verano en Nueva YorkEl Gran Combo de Puerto RicoAquí esta el reencuentro.Combo Records197504:53El Cable Grupo NicheDirecto desde Nueva York.Codiscos201404:13Brooklyn BoogalooSpanglish FlyNew York Boogaloo.Chaco World Music201806:30Un gran día en el barrioSpanish Harlem Orchestra Un gran día en el barrio.OCF Entertainment / Essential Media Group2014

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