Christmas in Puerto Rico is an intoxicating experience - a celebration anchored on heartwarming food and funky music. And of the many Christmas-themed albums released by salsa bands in both Puerto Rico and New York, the classic Asalto Navideño by Willie Colón and Héctor Lavoe is probably the best.

Asalto salsifies a choice selection of the island's Christmas tunes, singing of boricua traditions with a combination of nostalgia and pride. It is one of the most soulful albums ever made by Lavoe and Colón - and it includes the hit single "La Murga," a staple across Latin American dancefloors. Part of the album's success can be credited to the presence of cuatro master Yomo Toro, who permeates the recording with the roots of authentic boricua folk.

A mandatory addition to any comprehensive collection of tropical music, the 2011 edition of Asalto Navideño will be available as a CD on 10/25/11.

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