La Pachanga

May 11, 2008 in Caribbean, Latin | 4 comments

La Pachanga

Here is the authentic gaiety of one of the most bombastic dances to ever come out of the Caribbean. Twelve exciting tunes in true Charanga instrumentation Dressed in colorful arrangements — recorded in brilliant sound. La Pachanga is the dance craze that is sweeping the world and gaining new favor over the mambo and cha-cha.

Or so claims the back cover.

Here’s the title track:

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Pachanga.zip (48MB)

Side One
La Pachanga
Piano Charanga
Pachanga Brasilera
Ole Ole Pachanga
La Moruna
Cuatro Palomas

Side Two
La Charanga
Balada
Sinfonia de Pachanga
Para la Fiesta Voy
Pachanga Montuno
Chi Chi Charanga

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  1. Kevin’s avatar

    Kevin on May 21, 2008 at 11:44 pm

    I have some requests:
    Bing Crosby/Rosemary Clooney “Fancy Meeting You Here”
    plus the Perry Como, The Melachrino Strings & Orchestra, &
    Ames Brothers records featured in the Stereo For The Joy Of It box set.

    Kevin

  2. Calliope’s avatar

    Calliope on June 3, 2008 at 4:26 am

    Great music, great shares and a great site – Thanks

  3. Chianvita’s avatar

    Chianvita on May 23, 2009 at 10:08 pm

    MUCHAS GRACIAS, gracias por permitirme distfrutar de esta delicia de musica.

  4. Kremena’s avatar

    Kremena on November 7, 2009 at 12:07 pm

    THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!:) I love listening to old tunes and was very happy to find your posts. And your comments on the records are a pleasure to read – a pure inspiration!… Suerte!!