Juanito Ayala - El Grano - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

The Cuban imigre Juanito Ayala was a well known and highly respected singer and pianist living in Miami following the Cuban embargo of 1959. Ayala became quite popular in the 60's and 70's usually performing with a small combo. He was highly respected among musicians and developed a large following in the clubs of Little Havana and Hialeah. This classic album recorded in 1974, features many of his most popular hits including InchCuando Vuelva a Tu LadoInch and InchInolvidableInch. All selections newly remastered.

American soul singer, songwriter and producer Johnny Bristol worked for Motown from 1959 to 1972 with the top selling acts of the roster including the Supremes and Smokey Robinson, and cut some singles in the early 60s as a duo with Jackey Beavers. In 1974, he started his solo career with the notorious smash InchHang On In There Baby,Inch which he also wrote and produced. Several years later, Johnny re-recorded his big hit with a more modern musical backing that especially appealed to the Euro-Disco audience and created quite a buzz in the dance clubs. On the new single presented here, the vocal track from that session is featured with a completely recreated new backing track that eclipses the original and shines a new light on the vintage classic.

The famous Spanish singer Juan Legido, known as InchEl Gitano SenorinInch emigrated to Havana, Cuba and became featured vocalist in the famous orchestra InchLos Churumbeles de EspanaInch. His unmistakable voice gained him international fame and he was extremely popular all over South America and Europe. He starred in Mexican films in the early 50's and recorded 10 albums between 1950 and 1965 that sold over 10 million copies. InchEl EmigranteInch marks Legido's years in Miami following the Cuban embargo and was recorded at the famed Criteria Studios in Miami in the early 1970's. This rare album, highly prized among collectors of contemporary Spanish music, is finally available in the digital domain. All selections newly remastered.