Various Artists - Tite Curet Alonso: Alma de Poeta (2026)
BAND/ARTIST: Various Artists
- Title: Tite Curet Alonso: Alma de Poeta
- Year Of Release: 2026
- Label: Fania
- Genre: Salsa, Son Montuno, Boogaloo, Latin Soul
- Quality: FLAC 16/44100; MP3 320
- Total Time: 01:10:54
- Total Size: 166; 459 MB
- WebSite: Album Preview
This release is an expanded commemorative compilation marking the centennial of the birth of the legendary Puerto Rican composer Catalino "Tite" Curet Alonso (1926–2003). The collection brings together seminal works penned by Alonso for Fania Records' most iconic figures, such as Ismael Rivera, Héctor Lavoe, and Cheo Feliciano. The 2026 edition distinguishes itself with brand-new 2024–2025 remasters sourced from original analog tapes, offering unprecedented sonic clarity to these "salsa dura" and tropical son classics.
The album reaffirms Alonso’s legacy as the "Poet of Salsa," whose songwriting transcended the dance floor to address themes of Afro-Caribbean identity, social struggle, and existential narrative. Featuring remastered versions of tracks like "Las Caras Lindas" and "Periódico de Ayer," this release serves as a vital cultural document of Latin music history.
Tracklist:
1-1 Ismael Rivera Y Sus Cachimbos - Las Caras Lindas (Remastered 2025) [7:13]
1-2 Hector Lavoe - Periódico de Ayer (Remastered 2024) [6:45]
1-3 Cheo Feliciano - Anacaona (Remastered 2025) [4:13]
1-4 Ismael Miranda - Galera Tres [6:03]
1-5 Johnny Pacheco - La Esencia Del Guaguancó [4:05]
1-6 La Lupe - Puro Teatro [2:57]
1-7 Pete "El Conde" Rodríguez - La Abolición [5:23]
1-8 Andy Harlow - El Primer Montuno [4:42]
1-9 Mon Rivera - Pena De Amor [4:26]
1-10 Bobby Valentín - Aquella Mujer [4:38]
1-11 La Lupe - La Tirana [3:04]
1-12 Roberto Roena y su Apollo Sound - Lamento De Concepción [6:49]
1-13 Tommy Olivencia y Su Orquesta - Evelino Y La Rumba [5:37]
1-14 Ray Barretto - El Hijo De Obatalá [5:00]
The album reaffirms Alonso’s legacy as the "Poet of Salsa," whose songwriting transcended the dance floor to address themes of Afro-Caribbean identity, social struggle, and existential narrative. Featuring remastered versions of tracks like "Las Caras Lindas" and "Periódico de Ayer," this release serves as a vital cultural document of Latin music history.
Tracklist:
1-1 Ismael Rivera Y Sus Cachimbos - Las Caras Lindas (Remastered 2025) [7:13]
1-2 Hector Lavoe - Periódico de Ayer (Remastered 2024) [6:45]
1-3 Cheo Feliciano - Anacaona (Remastered 2025) [4:13]
1-4 Ismael Miranda - Galera Tres [6:03]
1-5 Johnny Pacheco - La Esencia Del Guaguancó [4:05]
1-6 La Lupe - Puro Teatro [2:57]
1-7 Pete "El Conde" Rodríguez - La Abolición [5:23]
1-8 Andy Harlow - El Primer Montuno [4:42]
1-9 Mon Rivera - Pena De Amor [4:26]
1-10 Bobby Valentín - Aquella Mujer [4:38]
1-11 La Lupe - La Tirana [3:04]
1-12 Roberto Roena y su Apollo Sound - Lamento De Concepción [6:49]
1-13 Tommy Olivencia y Su Orquesta - Evelino Y La Rumba [5:37]
1-14 Ray Barretto - El Hijo De Obatalá [5:00]
| Soul | World | Latin | FLAC / APE | Mp3
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