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Musical Conquest, Conquista Musical

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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.

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.

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.

This is the last Sonora Poncena album produced by Larry Harlow. It was always great to hear Ysyo el Indio, Adalberto Santiago and Marcelino Guerra on coro. It also has an augmented rhythm section with Nicky Marrero on cowbell. Awesome arrengements and Luigui Texidor is great on vocals!