Time has vindicated Roberto Roena. The Puerto Rican percussionist was somewhat eclipsed by other tropical icons during the '70s salsa explosion. And he was criticized by fellow musicians for lacking academic training. Yet, the albums that Roena released with his Apollo Sound orchestra during the '70s and '80s are as brilliant and innovative as anything recorded during that era: progressive, experimental, eager to assimilate the sounds of Brazilian music, funk and Anglo pop. Fania is proud to re-release Roena's rare second album, recorded in 1970 and boasting a repertoire that switches between no-frills salsa, Latin soul and the majestic jazz instrumental "Puerto Rican Blues" - a jam for the ages. <i>Roberto Roena y su Apollo Sound 2</i> is available on CD format and as a digital download.

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