Conjunto Universal - Self Titled (1973) and 50 similar items

Catalog Number: LPV-1471 Condition Details: Vinyl plays with occasional light-crackles (play-graded). Cover has a few creases near edges; scuffing, surface impressions (front/back). Inner-sleeve is generic white. Spine has no text and has wear. Shelf-wear along top-edge, heavier across bottom edge alongside split in the middle; wear to corners. Opening is crisp with signs of light use and divots. (Not a cut-out.) Tracks: Mantecao Voy A Cantar Serenata En Batanga Dolorita Candela No Quiero Llanto La Bolita Tu Donde Estas Repite Y Pon Camarones Mi Repique About The Record: Conjunto Universal, by the Miami-based Cuban salsa ensemble Conjunto Universal, marked an early milestone for the group formed in 1966. Emerging from a split with Puerto Rican bandleader Lindo Rosrio's Banda Borracha, the album showcases a vibrant mix of Cuban son, guaguanc, and early salsa rhythms. It holds historical significance as a key contribution to the Sonido Miami movement of the 1970s, shaping the sound of Cuban exile communities in South Florida and influencing bands like Conjunto Impacto and Orquesta Suprema. The album features energetic brass and percussion-driven tracks, capturing the cultural fusion of Miami's Latin music scene. Tracks like Son Montuno from their broader catalog underscore their lasting influence in salsa music.