The best Mongo Santamaría albums

20 records, ordered by how much we can tell you about each one — not by chart position.

  1. 1
    Mongo Introduces La Lupe

    Mongo Introduces La Lupe Start here

    1963

    Rhythmic congas and vibrant brass create a lively tapestry of Cuban jazz, inviting listeners to dance and celebrate life.

  2. 2
    Sofrito

    Sofrito

    1976
  3. 3
    Mongomania

    Mongomania

    1967
  4. 4
    Mongo

    Mongo

    1959
  5. 5
    La Bamba

    La Bamba

    1965
  6. 6
    Feelin' Alright

    Feelin' Alright

    1970
  7. 7
    Stone Soul

    Stone Soul

    1969
  8. 8
    Afro-Indio

    Afro-Indio

    1975
  9. 9
    Hey! Let's Party

    Hey! Let's Party

    1966
  10. 10
    Mambo Mongo

    Mambo Mongo

    1993
  11. 11
    Mongo Explodes!

    Mongo Explodes!

    1964
  12. 12
    Mongo's Way

    Mongo's Way

    1971
  13. 13
    Go, Mongo!

    Go, Mongo!

    1962
  14. 14
    Red Hot

    Red Hot

    1979
  15. 15
    Summertime

    Summertime

    1980
  16. 16
    Soul Bag

    Soul Bag

    1968
  17. 17
    Brazilian Sunset

    Brazilian Sunset

    1995
  18. 18
    Ubane

    Ubane

    1976
  19. 19
    Up from the Roots

    Up from the Roots

    1972
  20. 20
    El Pussy Cat

    El Pussy Cat

    1965
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