El Baquine de Angelitos Negros
Willie Colón · 1977
33 min · 12 tracks · salsa · boogaloo
A vibrant fusion of salsa and boogaloo, steeped in rich cultural storytelling and infectious rhythms.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- infectious rhythms for dancing
- cultural storytelling through song
- wave-like pacing with interludes
- short tracks for quick engagement
Maybe skip if you want
- slow, introspective experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By 1977, Willie Colón was solidifying his reputation as a leading figure in the salsa genre. 'El Baquine de Angelitos Negros' marked his return following the commercially successful 'Cosa Nuestra' in 1976, showcasing his artistic evolution while collaborating with influential musicians like Hector Lavoe.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Héctor Lavoe· Rubén Blades· Tito Puente
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Angustia maternal 4:00
- 2 Camino al barrio 3:34
- 3 Son guajira del encuentro 3:59
- 4 Angelitos negros, Part 1 0:57
- 5 Cuatro por tres (El sueño de Juana) 0:57
- 6 Acuérdate 2:09
- 7 Angelitos negros, Part 2 0:40
- 8 Para los viejitos 7:23
- 9 Apartamento 21 2:43
- 10 8th Avenue (In the Park) 2:48
- 11 El baquiné 2:45
- 12 8th Avenue (El fin) 1:32
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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