Grupo Irakere - Teatro Amadeo Roldan Recita

Grupo Irakere - Teatro Amadeo Roldan RecitaFor the third release in our Mr Bongo Cuban Classics series, we reissue the iconic 1974 debut album by the mighty Grupo Irakere. Led by Chucho Valds, son of Cuban pianist and bandleader Bebo Valds, the band would go on to become of the most influential and successful groups emanating from Cuba in this period. Their debut 'Teatro Amadeo Roldan Recital' is an in demand and incredible Afro Cuban, jazz funk masterpiece originally landing on Cuba's state

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