Ray Barretto
Ray Barretto (April 29, 1929 – February 17, 2006) was a Grammy Award-winning Latin/Latin jazz musician of Puerto Rican ancestry. Ray Barretto, a percussionist extraordinaire and legend in the Salsa & latin Jazz music community has left the music scene with his death in February 2006 at age 76. Born of Puerto Rican descendence in Brooklyn during the depression, he lived with his mother in East Harlem, The South Bronx and other "boricua" districts before he joined the army, where in the latter 1940's he heard Dizzy Gillespie's hard bebop.
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Ray Barretto
Ray Barretto (April 29, 1929 – February 17, 2006) was a Grammy Award-winning Latin/Latin jazz musician of Puerto Rican ancestry. Ray Barretto, a percussionist extraordinaire and legend in the Salsa & latin Jazz music community has left the music scene with his death in February 2006 at age 76. Born of Puerto Rican descendence in Brooklyn during the depression, he lived with his mother in East Harlem, The South Bronx and other "boricua" districts before he joined the army, where in the latter 1940's he heard Dizzy Gillespie's hard bebop.
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Mambo Candela
Mambo Candela es una carta de presentación de la banda: salsa dura, trombones al frente y energía de pista. Inspirada en las pachangas y descargas de los años 70, la canción mezcla mambos potentes, solos de piano y trombones con un coro sencillo que dice lo esencial: Rumba buena, baila como quieras!more
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Hija de lucifer
“Hija de Lucifer” es un reggaetón oscuro y seductor donde NGO describe a una mujer poderosa, misteriosa y peligrosa a la vez. El tema mezcla deseo, tentación y energía nocturna, creando una atmósfera intensa que atrapa desde el primer beat. Una historia de atracción hacia alguien que rompe reglas y deslumbra con su fuerza.more
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El primer amor(First Love)
"El primer amor" es una salsa romántica dedicada al primer amor, ese sentimiento inolvidable que deja una huella eterna en el corazón. La letra recorre desde la inocencia de la niñez hasta la madurez emocional, resaltando la importancia de ese primer vínculo y cómo permanece vivo a pesar del paso del tiempo y la distancia. El tema central es la permanencia del amor verdadero, que se convierte en un referente y guía para toda la vida. La canción inicia evocando el recuerdo del primer amor, presentado como un sueño y una fuente de fe y renacimiento. El segundo verso enfatiza la imposibilidad de olvidar o reemplazar ese amor, describiéndolo como un “eterno amanecer”. El pre-coro utiliza metáforas musicales, comparando el amor con el ritmo del tambor, para expresar cómo el sentimiento permanece vivo en el interior del protagonista. El coro, interpretado por múltiples voces y con stabs enérgicos, reafirma que ese primer amor es único, insustituible y sincero. Los pregones improvisados aportan emoción y espontaneidad, recordando los momentos compartidos y el impacto profundo de esa relación. El cierre repite el mensaje de exclusividad y eternidad del primer amor, con frases que lo asocian a la música cubana y su carácter eterno. La estructura de la canción permite arreglos ricos en improvisación, especialmente con saxofón, trompeta y congas, y coros pegajosos al estilo de la salsa cubana romántica, alineándose con tu estilo de composición musical y tu amor por la música cubana. "First Love" is a romantic salsa dedicated to the first love, that unforgettable feeling which leaves an eternal mark on the heart. The lyrics journey from childhood innocence to emotional maturity, highlighting the importance of that first bond and how it remains alive despite the passage of time and distance. The central theme is the endurance of true love, which becomes a reference and guide for a lifetime. The song begins by evoking the memory of first love, presented as a dream and a source of faith and renewal. The second verse emphasizes the impossibility of forgetting or replacing that love, describing it as an "eternal dawn." The pre-chorus uses musical metaphors, comparing love to the rhythm of the drum, to express how the feeling stays alive within the protagonist. The chorus, performed by multiple voices and with energetic stabs, reaffirms that the first love is unique, irreplaceable, and sincere. Improvised call-and-response sections add emotion and spontaneity, recalling shared moments and the profound impact of that relationship. The ending repeats the message of exclusivity and eternity of first love, with phrases associating it with Cuban music and its eternal character. The song’s structure allows for rich improvisational arrangements, especially with saxophone, trumpet, and congas, and catchy choruses in the style of romantic Cuban salsa, aligning with your musical composition style and your love for Cuban music.more
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