Musical Conquest, Conquista Musical [Original recording remastered]

La Sonora Poncena | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (April 25, 2006)
• Original Release Date: 2006
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Original recording remastered
• Label: Fania
• ASIN: B000F7CE2U
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #423,695 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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About the Artist

SONORA PONCEÑA

Paying tribute to its native city, this band first hit the scene in Ponce, Puerto Rico. This is also where the band got the name known around the world, "La Sonora Ponceña." La Sonora Ponceña's fame and success are due largely to the contributions of Papo Lucca Jr., who took the band over from his father, Don Quique Lucca. Papo "Lucca" Jr., a consummate musician and arranger, would make varied, significant and important contributions to the band, such as experimenting with a totally new fusion of modern Cuban styles and jazz. The band gained fame in 1960 while traveling to New York to give a series of performances in which the group cemented its position as one of the most highly demanded bands among Hispanic fans. The success of the band's first album was the preamble to a total of 32 albums, which have stood out for not only their content, but for the artwork on the covers, which have been considered veritable works of art that reaffirmed the band's leadership from the very beginning. Sonora Ponceña's staying power over the years is evidenced by the unwavering acceptance of its fans, who continue to demand the band's music and attend its countless concerts in various arenas.

SONORA PONCEÑA

Haciendo honor a su ciudad natal, esta agrupación vió la luz en la ciudad de Ponce, Puerto Rico, de la que asume su identidad para nombrarse "La Sonora Ponceña", como se le conoce internacionalmente. La fama y repercusión que ha tenido "La Sonora Ponceña", se debe gran parte la aportación de Papo Lucca Jr., al asumir su dirección en sustitución de su padre Don Quique Lucca, por entonces ocupado en otros proyectos. Papo "Lucca" Jr., consumado músico y arreglista, le aportaría a la agrupación significativos e importantes variantes como experimentar con una fusión de estilos modernos cubanos tradicionales con el jazz, algo totalmente novedoso. La banda adquiere notoriedad en 1960, cuando viaja a Nueva York, para cumplir con una serie de presentaciones en las que logra consolidarse como una de las agrupaciones mejor cotizadas y de mayor demanda entre el público hispano. El éxito obtenido con el lanzamiento de su primer álbum, fue el preámbulo para un total de treinta y dos producciones que además de su contenido, se han destacado por el diseño de las portadas de sus discos, consideradas verdaderas obras de arte que reafirmaron su liderazgo desde su inicio. La vigencia de la "Sonora Ponceña" a través de los años lo demuestra la invariable aceptación del público que sigue demandando su música y acude a sus multitudinarios conciertos en los más diversos escenarios.

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The start of La Sonora Poncena's second golden era., August 11, 2007

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Justo Roteta (Los Angeles, California United States) - See all my reviews
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This was the first (of two) albums which the great Louie Ramirez would produce for La Sonora Poncena. It spawned the major hits "Bomba Carambomba", "La Pollera Colora" and the ageless "El Pio Pio"--all of which further cemented La Sonora Poncena's status as Puerto Rico's greatest Salsa band. Not only are the great soneros Miguelito Ortiz and Luigi Texidor in peak form here...the all-star chorus of Hector Lavoe, Ruben Blades, Tito Allen and Ray De La Paz is as hot and tight as could be. Along with 1974's "Sabor Sureno",1977's "El Gigante Del Sur" and 1978's "Explorando" this 1976 release is a prime and timeless example of Puerto Rican Salsa at its hottest and best.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Album from La Ponceña., February 3, 2010

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Hector M. Melendez - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Musical Conquest, Conquista Musical (Audio CD)

Excellent CD, Great Classic SALSA from La Sonora Ponceña. In my opinion, one of their best album if not the best from this band. Luiggy Texidor at his best. Also listen to Luiggy in Bobby Valentin's album MUSICAL SEDUCTION, well recomended.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars luigi texidor at his best, June 14, 2004

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RICK (WASHINGTON, DC (Arlington)Va.) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Musical Conquest Conquista Musical (Audio CD)

By far, Sonora PonceÑa best albums. Luigi Texidor vocals are his best on this album. ÑaÑara cai, Bomba Carambomba, & El Pio Pio, all these songs were huge hits in Panama.