La Lupe was a popular singer in New York’s Latin music scene of the 1960s. She is featured on five of the nine selections on this LP, showing lots of spirit along with an appealing voice. In addition, there are four strong instrumentals, and even the vocal pieces have spots for the instrumentalists. It is particularly interesting to hear the difference between the two trumpet players (Marty Sheller and Chocolate Armenteros), along with the fine reed solos from Pat Patrick (Sun Ra’s baritonist, who was on vacation from the Arkestra at the time) and Bobby Capers, who alternate between various saxophones and flutes. An excellent set of stirring Afro-Cuban jazz.

Tracklist:
A1 Besito Pa Ti
Written-By – Santamaria 4:41
A2 Kiniqua
Written-By – Antar Daly 4:19
A3 Canta Bajo
Written-By – Pat Patrick 3:34
A4 Uncle Calypso
Written-By – Armando Peraza 3:28
A5 Montuneando
Written-By – Santamaria*, Hernandez 4:00
A6 Linda Guajira 3:04
B1 Que Lindas Son
Written-By – Santamaria 4:39
B2 Oye Este Guaguancó
Written-By – Isaac Irrizary 2:47
B3 Este Mambo (This Is My Mambo)
Written-By – Rene Hernandez 4:39
B4 Quiet Stroll
Written-By – Patrick 7:57
B5 Watermelon Man 2:27