Mongo Santamaria - Afro Roots

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Review by John Walters

Afro Roots is an exceptional album by the legendary Cuban percussionist, Mongo Santamaria. Released in 1972, this album is a perfect blend of Afro-Cuban rhythms, jazz, and funk. The album features an impressive lineup of musicians, including Hubert Laws on flute, Sonny Fortune on saxophone, and Ray Maldonado on trumpet.

The opening track, "Mazacote," sets the tone for the album with its infectious rhythm and lively percussion. "O Mi Shango" is another standout track, with its funky bassline and catchy melody. The album also features some slower, more introspective tracks, such as "Afro Blue" and "Los Conguitos."

Santamaria's skill as a bandleader and percussionist shines throughout the album. His use of congas, bongos, and timbales creates a rhythmic foundation that is impossible to resist. The other musicians on the album are equally impressive, with each solo adding to the overall energy and groove of the music.

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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Bata2:28
Afro Blue3:55
Afro Cuban
Yeye3:00
Mi Guacango4:35
Longoito3:15
Monte Adentro3:29
Columbia4:42
Timbales y Bongo7:10
Los Conguitos2:10
Ye Ye2:59
Yambu4:2
Che-Que-Re-Que-Che-Que1:43
Timbales Y Bongo7:10
Chano Pozo2:36
Bricamo4:19
Conga Pa Gozar4:3
Imaribayo2:2
Meta Rumba3:31
Onyae3:27
Rezo2:11
Ayenye2:37
Mazacote10:34
Congobel2:54
Macunsere2:57

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Catalog Numbers

  • PRCD-24018, PRCD 24018
  • PR 24018, PRT-24018
  • PCD-24018-2
  • BLST 6530
  • PR 24018, PRST 24018
  • PR 24018
  • PRCD-24018-2, DIDX 4564
  • PR 24018, P-24018
  • 00025218541824
  • PR 24018, 24018
  • PCD 24018-2
  • PRCD-24018-2, PCD-24018-2

Labels

  • Prestige
  • Bellaphon
  • Prestige, Fantasy

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Formats

  • CD
  • Compilation
  • Reissue
  • Remastered
  • 2 × Vinyl
  • LP
  • Vinyl
  • Mono
  • Album

Companies

RoleCompany
Record CompanyPrestige Records
Phonographic Copyright (p)Fantasy, Inc.
Copyright (c)Fantasy, Inc.
Pressed ByDADC
Published ByCireco Music
Remastered AtFantasy Studios
Distributed ByFantasy Records
Mastered AtFantasy Studios
Manufactured ByRCA Ltd.

Credits

RoleCredit
Art DirectionTony Lane
Photography ByTony Lane
BassAl McKibbon
CongasArmando Peraza (tracks: 1 to 12), Mongo Santamaria
BongosArmando Peraza (tracks: 1 to 12), Mongo Santamaria
PercussionArmando Peraza (tracks: 1 to 12), Mongo Santamaria
CowbellPablo Mozo (tracks: 13 to 21)
TrianglePablo Mozo (tracks: 13 to 21)
FlutePaul Horn (tracks: 1 to 12)
Liner NotesRalph J. Gleason
Mastered ByJoe Tarantino
PianoVince Guaraldi (tracks: 12)
Tenor SaxophoneJose "Chombo" Silva (tracks: 12)
TimbalesWillie Bobo
VibraphoneCal Tjader (tracks: 12), Emil Richards (tracks: 1 to 12)
VocalsIsrael Del Pino (tracks: 13 to 21), Mercedes Hernandez (tracks: 13 to 21)
TresJose Gamboa (tracks: 1 to 12)
ProducerMongo Santamaria
Remastered ByRudy Van Gelder
PhotographyTony Lane
Remastered By [Digital RemasteringJoe Tarantino
1989]Joe Tarantino

Notes

  • Selections #1-12 originally released as Mongo Santamaria - Mongo (Fantasy 8032); recorded May 1959.
  • #13-21 originally released as Mongo Santamaria Y Sus Ritmos Afro-Cubano* - Yambu (Fantasy 8012); recorded December 1958.
  • Since maximum playing time of a CD could not accommodate the entire length of the original double-album release, one selection ("Mi Guaguanco") has been deleted.
  • Mastering in 1989 (Fantasy Studios, Berkeley).
  • Prestige Records. ℗ 1989, © 1972, Fantasy Inc.
  • Catalogue number on spine and disc: PRCD-24018
  • Catalogue number in booklet: PRCD 24018
  • Record 1 previously released as Fantasy 8032 "Mongo" recorded May 1959
  • Record 2 previously released as Fantasy 8012 "Yambu" recorded December 1958
  • Label variation
  • Selections #1-12 originally released as Mongo (Fantasy 8032); recorded May 1959.
  • #13-21 originally released as Yambu (Fantasy 8012); recorded December 1958.
  • Looks same as submission Afro Roots except this release has different layout on back insert and no barcode
  • Sides 1 + 2 previously released as Fantasy 8032 "Mongo" recorded May 1959
  • Sides 3 + 4 previously released as Fantasy 8012 "Yambu" recorded December 1958
  • Gatefold sleeve.
  • On the back cover:
  • Digital remastering, 1989 [...] (Fantasy Studios, Berkeley)
  • Since maximum playing time of a single CD could not accommodate the entire length of the original double-album release, one selection ("Mi Guaguanco") has been deleted.
  • Prestige Records [...] ℗ 1989, © 1972, Fantasy Inc. Printed in U.S.A.
  • The catalog number is PR 24018 on the front sleeve, and P-24018 on the labels.
  • Made in the E.U.
  • Total time has been rounded off to the nearest minute, Total Time: 78:00
  • Labels differ from Afro Roots and Afro Roots.
  • This version does not have a distribution credit across the bottom of the labels.
  • Issued in a gatefold sleeve.
  • Sides A + B previously released as Fantasy 8032 "Mongo" recorded May 1959
  • Sides C + D previously released as Fantasy 8012 "Yambu" recorded December 1958

Barcodes

  • Barcode (written on backcover): 0 20831 - 1176 - 2 89
  • Barcode (Scanned): 020831117623
  • Mould SID Code (Variant 1): IFPI 502A
  • Mould SID Code (Variant 2): IFPI 5005
  • Matrix / Runout (Variant 1 & 2): DIDX-004564 6
  • SPARS Code: AAD
  • Rights Society: ASCAP
  • Rights Society: BMI
  • Other: DIDY 004564
  • Matrix / Runout (Matrix Record 1): PRT-24018-1
  • Matrix / Runout (Matrix Record 2): PRT-24018-2
  • Matrix / Runout (Matrix Side A): PR-24018-S1
  • Matrix / Runout (Matrix Side B): PR-24018-S2
  • Barcode (Matrix Side C): PR-24018-S3
  • Barcode (Matrix Side D): PR-24018-S4
  • Matrix / Runout: DIDX-004564 1
  • Barcode: 0 25218 - 5418 - 2 4
  • Matrix / Runout (Matrix Side A): P-24018 A1
  • Matrix / Runout (Matrix Side B): P-24018 B1
  • Matrix / Runout (Matrix Side C): P24018C
  • Matrix / Runout (Matrix Side D): P-24018 D
  • Barcode: 025218541824
  • Label Code: LC 15025
  • Rights Society: BIEM/SABAM
  • Barcode: 090204 091881
  • Rights Society: GEMA
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A etched runout): P (AP) P 24018A
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B etched runout): GH P P 24018B
  • Matrix / Runout (Side C etched runout): P 24018C FS 12980 AMPCRPPIT#1
  • Matrix / Runout (Side D etched runout): P 24018D SX S2 A ①

About Mongo Santamaria

Cuban rumba quinto master and an Afro-Cuban Latin jazz percussionist. Born: 7 April 1917 in Havana, Cuba. Died: 1 February 2003 in Miami, Florida, USA (aged 85).

Real Name

    • Ramón Santamaría Rodríguez

Name Vars

  • B. Santamaria
  • Bongo Santa Maria
  • M Santamaria
  • M. S. Maria
  • M. Santa Maria
  • M. Santamaria
  • M. Santamaría
  • M.Santamaria
  • Mango Santamaria
  • Mongo
  • Mongo S.M.
  • Mongo Santa Maria
  • Mongo Santa María
  • Mongo Santamaria And Friends
  • Mongo Santamaria And His Afro-Cubans
  • Mongo Santamaría
  • Mongo Santanera
  • Monguito
  • Mr. Watermelon Man Mongo Santamaria
  • Mungo Santamaria
  • R. Santamaria
  • Ramon \
  • Santamaria
  • Ramon Santamaria
  • Ramon Santanaria
  • Ramon Santemaria
  • Ramón \
  • Santamaría
  • Ramón Santamaría
  • Raymon Santamaria
  • Santa
  • Santa Maria
  • Santa Naria
  • Santamaria Ramon
  • Santmaria
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Summary by John Walters

Afro Roots is a must-have for anyone interested in Afro-Cuban jazz or funk. It's an album that has stood the test of time and remains a classic in the genre. Santamaria's talent and vision make this album a true masterpiece.

Comments

aidenva
aidenva
I've been looking for this song for years, thank you so much for posting it!!!
ankshraj
ankshraj
what can you tell me about Mongo Santamaria and his inspiration, where he grew up etc?
soved1edcom
soved1edcom
these rhythms are hot
federicabalocco
federicabalocco
Naeem Inayatullah....
eppitant
eppitant
Conoci a Mongo en persona a principio de los 70s en Miami, me lo presento cierto conguero afro-cubano que me estaba impartiendo clases de percusion afro-cubana en aquellos tiempos....
busstopstallion
busstopstallion
what s this po pin pon  rumba rumbero  timbalero oye la clave masacote esto es sofrito con gingonbo sazonnnnnnnn
prieurduplessis7
prieurduplessis7
desde sahagun colombia gracias por zipote tema para los k llevamos esto en la sangre
henriquez1428
henriquez1428
Love Laty Jazz! Old School 70s!
faith0328
faith0328
solo los q tenemos buen oido, clase y sabor escuchamos esto, gracias por subirlo desde Bogota Colombia, la buena para todos los SALSEROS.
iheartbobross
iheartbobross
"Afro Blue" is a jazz standard written by Mongo Santamaria in 1959, with a lyric added later by Oscar Brown Jr. It's been performed countless times, by everyone from John Coltrane to Robert Glasper and Erykah Badu.
harisn877
harisn877
GRACIAS JUANCAMADRID USTED SIEMPRE ME DESCRESTA CON SU MUSICOTA,VAYAAAAAAA
srimeuxngmlekhthiwrrnwisa
srimeuxngmlekhthiwrrnwisa
Gracias por poner esta cancion breda
phdgil
phdgil
6/8?