{"product_id":"los-reyes-73","title":"Los Reyes 73","description":"\u003cp\u003eContinuing the \u003cstrong\u003eMr Bongo Cuban Classics Series\u003c\/strong\u003e, we shine a light on \u003cem\u003eLos Reyes 73\u003c\/em\u003e and their sensational debut LP from 1975. The album had multiple different pressings under various titles and artworks, but the music stayed the same and speaks for itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe group set the bar high with this fiery Afro-Cuban-funk gem, letting loose a vibrant Latin workout combining psych rock trippiness with a heavy dose of deep funk. Elements that fuse to firmly cement this album as a '70s Cuban masterpiece and one of our favorites here at Mr Bongo HQ.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReleasing just two albums and a handful of 7-inch singles, the band were a popular and influential group in Cuba at the time. Since then, they have featured on several compilation albums across the 2000s that have helped raise their profile amongst new audiences worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eProduced by the magical \u003cstrong\u003eRaul Gomez\u003c\/strong\u003e, the album featured a list of heavyweight Cuban musicians. Directed by \u003cstrong\u003eSantiago Reyes\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eOvidio Guerra\u003c\/strong\u003e, with orchestration from greats including \u003cstrong\u003eRicardo Eddy Martinez\u003c\/strong\u003e who also released the much-loved album \u003cem\u003eExpreso Ritmico\u003c\/em\u003e in 1978 alongside \u003cstrong\u003eIgnacio Herrera\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eMario Valdes\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eGilberto Garcia\u003c\/strong\u003e. The album also features the writing prowess of \u003cstrong\u003eLos Van Van's Miguel Angel Rasalps\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBlending traditional Cuban Son aesthetics with funk influences and psychedelic touches, the music housed within showcases a cosmic fusion that stands up on any modern dancefloor. The scintillating opener \"\u003cem\u003eGrandes Amigos\u003c\/em\u003e\", the tripped out \"\u003cem\u003eAdeoey\u003c\/em\u003e\", and the grooving \"\u003cem\u003eUn Lamento Hecho Cancion\u003c\/em\u003e\" are just a handful of examples that exhibit the sheer musical melting pot of this album.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor this reissue, we have chosen to use the artwork from a Mexican version of the album released on \u003cem\u003ePentagrama Records\u003c\/em\u003e that features the beautiful bird illustration cover art. The Cuban edition was released on the state-run Areito. An outstanding and wondrous Latin record that has long been calling out for an official reissue.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mr Bongo","offers":[{"title":"Black LP.","offer_id":50441681174859,"sku":"2204414","price":27.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"CD.","offer_id":50441680814411,"sku":"2204413","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/8c7c3a39-a387-413c-90cb-73ae4741c1ee_eac95019_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726985049","url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/de\/products\/los-reyes-73","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}