Los Matanceros - Los Matanceros

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Review by Luca Simioni

Los Matanceros - Los Matanceros Man, let me tell ya, this album hits different. Released in 1980 by Inca Records and led by the genius Tata Guerra (who wore like a million hats here—producer, director, percussionist, you name it), Los Matanceros is one of those records that feels alive. Like, if salsa and Cuban rhythms had a baby, this would be its heartbeat. It’s raw, unfiltered energy from start to finish, with every track pulling you deeper into its groove. Let’s talk about “La Arrolladera” first because damn—it’s impossible not to remember. The bassline from Argenis Carmona slaps so hard it could wake up your abuela from her afternoon nap. And then there’s Juan Polanco on vocals—he doesn’t just sing; he tells a story. You can hear the grit in his voice as the band builds around him, layering piano riffs from René Urbina and fiery tres work by Carlos Baute. By the time the chorus kicks in, you’re ready to grab someone’s hand and dance until your shoes fall off. This song isn’t just music—it’s an experience. And oh man, “Échale Salsita.” That flute solo? Pure magic. Benjamín Brea and Manolo Freire are out here making flutes sound cooler than they have any right to. Every note feels like sunshine breaking through clouds after a storm. And when Leo Pacheco shakes those maracas? Forget it. Your hips don’t stand a chance. There’s something almost primal about how these guys play together—it’s messy but perfect, like life itself. The whole thing was recorded between the US and Colombia, which might explain why it feels so universal. Whether you’re in Miami or Medellín, these songs feel like home. They remind you of family gatherings where tías gossip louder than the speakers, kids running wild underfoot, and everyone arguing over who gets to DJ next. But honestly, what sticks with me most isn’t even the big moments—it’s the little things. Like Antonio Vazquez killing it on bongos AND claves like some kind of rhythm wizard. Or Jesús Marcano’s backing vocals adding that extra layer of soul. These aren’t just musicians playing their parts—they’re storytellers passing down traditions through sound. So yeah, Los Matanceros isn’t just another Latin album. It’s a vibe, a memory, a call to move your body and feel something real. Honestly, listening to it makes me wonder…how did we ever survive before Spotify? Oh wait—we didn’t need it back then. We had albums like this instead. Go figure.

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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Yo Traigo Guarare4:44
La Arrolladera3:49
Echale Salsita
Échale Salsita3:32
El Huerfanito4:04
A Baracoa Me Voy4:08
Con El Jabón Bon3:43
Mi Ranchito4:42
La Arroladera
Cuando Tu Vuelvas4:32
Con El Jabon Bon
Espera Turno3:45
La Negra Pancha3:57

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Catalog Numbers

  • DCM-S INCA 32029
  • 1075

Labels

Inca Records

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Formats

  • Vinyl
  • LP
  • Album
  • Stereo

Companies

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Manufactured ByDISCOMODA

Credits

RoleCredit
BassArgenis Carmona
BongosAntonio Vasquez
ClavesAntonio Vasquez
ChorusJesús Marcano
Directed ByTata Guerra
PercussionTata Guerra
EffectsTata Guerra
ProducerTata Guerra
FluteBenjamín Brea, Manolo Freire
GuitarElias Carmona
Lead VocalsJuan Polanco
MaracasLeo Pacheco
PianoRene Urbina
TresCarlos Baute
VocalsJuan Polanco

Notes

Juan Polanco(vocal)Tata Guerra(tumba)Elias Carmona(guitar)Carlos Baute(tres)Antonio Vazquez(bongo and clave)René Urbina(piano)Argenis Carmona(bass)Leo Pacheco(maracas and chords)Jesus Marcano(chords)Manolo Freire and Benjamin Brea(flute)

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s something cool: The album *Los Matanceros* by the band Los Matanceros is a hidden gem in Latin music history. Released in 1980, it blends vibrant Cubano and Salsa styles, bringing together talented musicians like pianist Rene Urbina and director/producer Tata Guerra. Fun fact—two tracks, "La Arrolladera" and "Con El Jabon Bon," are listed twice on the album! It’s like they wanted to make sure those songs got stuck in your head. Recorded under Inca Records, this album found fans in both the US and Colombia, proving that good music knows no borders.