Que rítmo más hermoso, delicioso, sabroso, tropical: Latino.

On the heels of a steady rising, break out year in New York City, which has seen La Mecanica Popular perform & refine their "Psychedelic Salsa" sound in numerous venues throughout the area, as well as advance to become one of just 3 national finalists in Dewar's "Dewaristas: The Search for the Next Great Latin Sound," Names You Can Trust presents their debut long-player to a worldwide audience for the first time. Led off by the lead single and official video which dropped earlier in the year on NYCT, La Paz Del Freak, the album weaves it's way around the traditional stylings of Salsa & Bolero, with a heavy dose of electrico, incorporating a blend of Peruvian guitars & experimental synths, sounds and textures. They've been praised for their live performances and recordings alike, receiving endorsements and spins from notables such as Juanes, Quantic, Gilles Peterson & Bobbito to name a few.

The 9-track album of original compositions was recorded between NYC & Peru, written by band-leader Efrain Rozas and co-produced alongside Xuxi Lazzaro (Rita Indiana) & Manuel Garcia Orozco. Feautring a melting pot of musicians from New York, Colombia, Peru & Venezuela, as well as the core 8-piece ensemble that performs live, this debut album serves as a welcome connection between the roots, rhythms, and future possibilities of Tropical music and culture.

"La Mecánica Popular is the most refreshing attempt at maintaining Salsa's integrity while introducing a completely new, unprecedented sound that I've ever heard. I totally see them being HUGE!" Bobbito Garcia - Doin' It In The Park, NYC

"Love it. Heavy vibes on this one! Sounds like Dax Pacem live in Peru on Ayahuasca."
Quantic - Tru Thoughts, Soundway

"Storming debut release from La Mecánica Popular on NYCT - dancefloor-burning guaguanco meets tripped-out electronics for some cosmic salsa vibes, definitely one for the box!" Hugo Mendez - Sofrito

"You might eargasm over the way they take psych-influenced sounds of Fania-era salsa and mash it with wavy vibes of '70s Peruvian chicha." MTV Iggy

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BALAFON ES UN TRACK GRABADO Y EDITADO EN EL DISCO "EN LA CALLE" (2007), ESTA ES UNA REMEZCLA DE ESOS TRACKS HECHA A FINES DEL 2013.

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Adam Wickens aka Admin is a young dj/producer quickly rising ! Hailing from the buzzing city of Bristol, Adam dedicates much of his time to the listening, carefully drawing musical influences from Soul, Disco, Jazz and much more to respectably invest into his own, soulful, astral and progressive productions. He has become a valuable member of the city's infamous underground scene, making regular DJ appearances at recognised parties, steadily asserting himself as a must-see name on each local line-up he graces. That naturally leaded him to produce a well noticed array of releases and tracks on labels such as Omena, BoogieFuturo (sisterlabel of Futureboogie), Banoffee Pies, Glasgow Underground or Sleazy Beats Recordings. Enjoy this lovely groovy mix exclusively for your listening pleasures and if you're around London early august, be sure to catch him up at Varkala's promising little Festival alongside Intergalactic Gary, Mr Ties, Daniel Wang or Brian Not Brian !

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Amartey Hedzoleh - Afawo Woya Woba (Village Cuts Edit)

Kabu Verdi pa tudu ténpu 🇨🇻 Just back from my 2nd trip to Cape Verde (16 years after the 1st one) 🇨🇻 Can't say how much I love this country. Let the music speak. With vinyl only from late 70's - early 80's 
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KABU VERDI  🇨🇻 RAIZ DI COLADEIRA ~ FIDJUS DI FUNANA 🐚 24-08-2018 @ Kiosk Radio

Danse avec mes démons
L'album est réaliser par ( Kensaye, Dj Champion et Murder_he_wrote

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Lya Bonilla: Lead vocals
Monica Lopez, Rafael Mejias: Backing vocals
Raúl Monsalve: Bass, tenor guitar, moog minitaur and FX
Nando Guerrero: Flute
Julien Matroz: Trumpet
Andres Vela: Tenor sax
Baldomero Verdú, Joel Arriaga and Ernesto Marichales: Cumacos and clarín
Dave De Rose: Drums

Raúl Monsalve y los Forajidos - La Mariposa ft. Lya Bonilla

RADIO.D59B/ HEAVENLY SWEETNESS #2 w/ Hugo Guessaimi

Live at Brillant Corners, London in june 2019....ask for id tracks

Sunday Jam n°79 (James Stewart for Nova lyon) -Live at Brillant Corners London

Names You Can Trust is an Independent Record Label based out of Brooklyn NY.

Artists & Alumni:

Greenwood Rhythm Coalition
Midnight Lab Band
Beverley Road All Stars
Frente Cumbiero
Meridian Brothers
Doctor Stereo
Tyrone Evans
Williamsburg Salsa Orchestra
La Mecánica Popular
Ticklah
El Combo Chimbita
Romperayo
Aillacara 2743
Bixiga 70
Lascamāo
NY Hustlers
Alex Mendoza y sus Poetas Del Ritmo
Romanowski







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