Leguleya No [Original recording remastered]

Justo Betancourt | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (March 14, 2006)
• Original Release Date: 1992
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Original recording remastered
• Label: Fania
• ASIN: B000EMGJZ4
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #297,051 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

About the Artist

Fania Records was founded in 1964 by Italian-American Jerry Masucci and multi-talented musician Johnny Pacheco. Fania holds a legendary spot in the history of Latin music, and its catalog includes landmark recordings that have marked and defined the history of Latin music. During its heyday in the 1970s, Fania's roster included virtually every luminary of the genre, among them Johnny Pacheco, Willie Colon, Ruben Blades, Hector Lavoe Celia Cruz, Larry Harlow, and Eddie Palmieri. In addition, the label also created the fabled Fania All-Stars, a kind of all star super band that took salsa music to the world.

Thirty original Fania productions will be available for purchase this March 2006. Each tune has been re-mastered from its original mixed tape and has been re-packaged with extensive liner notes. All productions will feature the original cover designs as well as additional pictures and images. Since the days the Fania originals were recorded, analog and digital technology has greatly improved. Today's mastering engineers can bring out musicality with great detail and in a way that was unachievable in the past. Relive the magic of salsa by adding these newly restored classics to your collection!

Fania fue fundada en el 1964 por el abogado Italo-Americano Jerry Massucci y el multitalentoso musico Johnny Pacheco. Fania posee una trayectoria legendaria en la historia de la musica latina, y su catálogo incluye grabaciones que han marcado y definido la música latina. En la epoca de los años 70, la lista de artistas de la Fania incluyo practicamente a todo virtuoso del genrero salsero, entre ellos Johnny Pacheco, Willie Colon, Ruben Blades, Hector Lavoe, Celia Cruz, Larry Harlow, y Eddie Palmieri. Por otra parte, la disquera tambien consagro la afamada Orquesta conocida como los Fania AllStars, el supergrupo que trasporto la musica salsa por todo el mundo.

Treinta producciones originales de Fania estarán disponibles a la venta este Marzo del 2006. Cada produccion ha sido remasterizada de la cinta de mezcla original y se ha empaquetado con elementos nuevos. Todos los discos contienen extensos datos sobre la produccion. Los disenos originales de caratulas se han mantenido y se han incluido imagenes y photos adicionales. La tecnologia digital ha desarrollado a tal nivel que hoy en dia se puede brindar esta musica con un gran mejoramiento en el sonido. Treinta obras clásicas de Fania se podran disfrutar con una nueva profundidad estereofónica. Cada tema volvera a la vivir! Reviva la magia de la Salsa con estos temas classicos restaurados.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4.0 out of 5 stars Leguleya No - Justo Betancourt, July 15, 2011

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Gabriel Hernandez Sanchez "LOVING BOY" (PUERTO RICO) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Leguleya No (Audio CD)

Esta produccion fue realizada en el año 1982 para aquellos interesados en saber cuando surgio. Demas esta decir que es un cantante de salsa y boleros por excelencia, este cubanito fue adoptado por Puerto Rico y acogido con mucho cariño

por su personalidad carisma y obvio su talento en su canto melodioso y unico.

Gaby from: La Isla del Encanto Puerto Rico.

3.0 out of 5 stars Not his best, but it's still Sr. Betancourt..., August 5, 2007

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Jack Dempsey (South Miami Beach, Florida) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Leguleya No (Audio CD)

This release definitely does not compare to Justo's prior output This was his last release for Fania...done fairly late in his career. It's certainly not anything of the caliber that came before it, but there are surely far worse releases out there by others. A "lesser-quality" release by Justo is still better than some "best" releases by others. So, that it mind, it's definitely something you should pick up and put in your catalogue, especially if you're a Justo completist. Good stuff all around in this release, just don't over-expect and you'll be happy.

This release also features Sonny Bravo on piano, along with Adalberto Santiago.

3.0 out of 5 stars Very disappointing in comparison to his 1970s classics., October 20, 2003

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Justo Roteta (Los Angeles, California United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Leguleya No (Audio CD)

This was Justo's final Fania release and it lacks the excellent material and superb production that were hallmarks of his classic 1970s albums such as "Pa Bravo Yo", "Distinto Y Diferente" and "Lo Sabemos". Vocally, Justo does give some good performances but they don't really compensate for the poor production and lacklustre material.