Grupo Galé - Mi Vecina

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Review by Heather Flowers-Forhan

Album Review: Mi Vecina by Grupo Galé – A Salsa Gem from Ecuador Released in 1989, Mi Vecina by Grupo Galé is one of those albums that sneaks up on you. It’s not perfect, but it’s got this raw energy that makes you wanna move. Hailing from Ecuador and released under the labels Famoso and Codiscos, this Latin album dives deep into salsa and descarga styles. If you’re into music that feels alive, unpolished, and straight from the heart, this might just be your jam. Let’s talk tracks. The title track, Mi Vecina, is a standout. There’s something about its rhythm—it’s got this playful groove that sticks with you. You can almost picture the band jamming in a smoky club, sweat dripping as they lay down those brass-heavy riffs. The lyrics? They’re cheeky, kinda like overhearing neighborhood gossip but set to a killer beat. And then there’s the 2005 version of the same song. It’s interesting how they updated it—cleaner production, sure, but it loses a bit of that gritty charm. Still, hearing both versions back-to-back gives you a cool perspective on how time changes music. Another track worth mentioning is A Cali. This one feels like an ode to Colombia’s salsa capital, and man, does it deliver. The piano intro grabs you right away, and before you know it, you’re hooked. What stays with me most is the horn section—they don’t just play; they shout, laugh, and dance through the whole thing. It’s impossible not to feel the joy radiating off this tune. One thing I gotta say—this album doesn’t try too hard to impress. It’s simple, maybe even a little rough around the edges, but that’s what makes it real. Listening to Mi Vecina feels like hanging out with old friends who aren’t afraid to let loose. Sure, some parts could’ve used more polish, but honestly? That’d take away from its soul. Here’s the kicker: while researching for this review, I found out Grupo Galé wasn’t exactly famous outside Ecuador at the time. Makes me wonder how many other hidden gems are out there waiting to be rediscovered. Maybe that’s the beauty of digging into older albums—you never know when you’ll stumble across something that still resonates decades later. So grab a copy of Mi Vecina if you can find it. Who knows? It might become your new favorite “neighbor.”

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Artist: Grupo Galé
Album: Mi Vecina
Rating: 5.0

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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Mi Vecina (Version 2005)
A Cali
Mi Vecina

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Catalog Numbers

32278079

Labels

  • Famoso
  • Codiscos

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Formats

  • Vinyl
  • 7"
  • 45 RPM
  • Single
  • CD

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About Grupo Galé

Grupo Gale is a self-described "Colombian Orchestra," that currently includes up to nine members (directed by Diego Gale, and spotlights a total of three lead singers -- Diego Javier Gonzales, Carlos Llamosa, and Charly Towers). Their music features a strong emphasis on up-tempo, danceable, salsa-like rhythms, while the band has found great success back home, and has played to enthusiastic audiences the world over -- especially in Europe. Prior to leading Grupo Gale, Diego was a percussionist with Grupo Niche, one of the most respected and renowned salsa dance bands in all of Columbia, and also played along such notables as la Sonora Dinamita, la Inmensidad, the late Frankie Ruiz, El Cantante de los Cantantes, Hector Lavoe, Alex Leon, Marvin Santiago, and Luis Enrique. The group has issued several albums since the mid-'90s (1995's Afirmando, 1996's Dominando la Salsa), and in 2001 Con el Mismo Swing.

Name Vars

  • El Grupo Gale
  • Grupo Gale
  • Nuestra Salsa

Members

  • Juan David Grajales
  • Ostwal Serna
  • Diego Galé
  • Jimmy Galé
  • Eucaris Núñez
  • Hernán \"Tato\" Benítez
  • Diego Javier González
  • Freddy Galé
  • Carlos Mora
  • Luis Alberto Flórez

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s something cool: The album *Mi Vecina* by Grupo Galé is a hidden gem from Ecuador. It came out in 1989 and blends Descarga and Salsa styles perfectly. Fun fact—there’s a track called *Mi Vecina (Version 2005)*, which is a reimagined version of the original song. So, they kept the vibe alive for over a decade! The album was released under two labels, Famoso and Codiscos. It even has a track titled *A Cali*, tipping its hat to the Colombian city known as the salsa capital of the world. Not bad for an Ecuadorian band, right?