It was huge fun selecting tracks yesterday for the launch party of Habanebros in Kyoto, Japan, at S'wich Cafe. Cheers to the team for having me take part and thanks to all who attended in-person or watched the live stream! The result is two hours of chilled (but deep!) Latin-infused vibes covering a range of genres -- although I stayed away from my usual choice of salsa music. In its place: son, guajira, cha cha cha, charanga, boogaloo, bolero, Latin Jazz, and more. Please enjoy the replay. Track list below.
1. Asia Minor - Hector Rivera
2. Jumbo Waltz - Sisley / Gray 1967
3. Carioca - Bobby Montez
4. Besame mucho - Carlo Cavalli
5. Taste of Honey - Willie Rosario
6. Almendra - Julian Y Su Combo
7. Don Maceo - Louie Ramirez
8. Salsa y dulzura - Ray Barretto
9. Green Onions - Jack Costanza & Gerry Woo
10. Para ti, para mi - Buena Vibra Sextet
11. La Maruga - Orquesta Broadway
12. Mi Tumbao - Grupo X
13. Lo que sea - Kako & His Orchestra
14. A la loma de Belen - El Gordito de Oro
15. Sabroso como el guarapo - Javier Vazquez y Su Salsa
16. Gunky - Johnny Lytle
17. My Favourite Things - Steve Guasch: Orquesta Nueva Era
18. No te hagas - Orquesta Akokan
19. Ay Joe - Banderas
20. Waste of Time - Central
21. Despidate mi amor - Papi Brandao y Sus Ejecutivos
22. Frenetica guajira - Los Destellos
23. Un monton de estrellas - Polo Montañez
24. Dame agua - Captain Planet
25. Bong Bong - Manu Chau
26. Oye mi amor - Ozomatli
27. Mango - Bahama Soul Club (Club de Belugas remix)
28. Mi Cuba - P18
29. Rata - LocoBeach
30. Ya Llego la pachanga - Joe Quijano Y Su Orquesta
31. Ven y Ven y Ven - Orchestre OK Jazz
32. Afro Funky - Manteca
33. Tokyo Latin Night - Tokyo Rhythm Kings