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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
| Title | Artist | Album | Label | Year | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nueva York | Santana | Nueva York. | Columbia | 1982 | 05:02 |
| Postal de NY | Xoel López | Atlantico. | Sony Music Entertainment | 2012 | 03:55 |
| Ese sentimiento | Martirio | Primavera en Nueva York. | Calle 54 Records | 2014 | 05:21 |
| No hay marcha en Nueva York | Mecano | Descanso dominical. | Sony Special Products | 1988 | 04:34 |
| El lado mas bestia de la vida | Albert Pla | Vida y milagros. | RCA Records Label | 2007 | 04:38 |
| New York Mambo | Johnny Colon & Orchestra | Johnny Colon’s disco hits. | Fania | 1976 | 02:39 |
| De Panama a Nueva York | Rubén Blades & Pete Rodríguez and His Orchestra | De Panama a Nueva York. | Fania | 1970 | 04:19 |
| Un Verano en Nueva York | El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico | Aquí esta el reencuentro. | Combo Records | 1975 | 04:53 |
| El Cable | Grupo Niche | Directo desde Nueva York. | Codiscos | 2014 | 04:13 |
| Brooklyn Boogaloo | Spanglish Fly | New York Boogaloo. | Chaco World Music | 2018 | 06:30 |
| Un gran día en el barrio | Spanish Harlem Orchestra | Un gran día en el barrio. | OCF Entertainment / Essential Media Group | 2014 |