Charanga is the group and pachanga is the dance, and few had a band more adept at playing the rhythms for the dance than Ray Barretto. Featuring all original compositions from the incredible Hector Rivera, Barretto’s debut recording as a leader, Barretto Para Bailar was originally released in 1961 on the Riverside label. Though of Puerto Rican descent, and hailing from Spanish Harlem, Barretto is a master of this Cuban style and his full fledged force of nature percussion style is on display here. With the recent increased demand for pachanga rhythms, So Far Out is pleased to bring a highly sought after title back on the market for the first time in 50 years! On 180 gram vinyl. 1. Pachanga Oriental 2. Barretto en la Tumbadora 3. Cumbamba 4. El Paso 5. Linda Mulata Side 2: 1. Oye Heck 2. Los Cueros 3. Pachanga Suavecito 4. Ponte Dura 5. Pachanga para Bailar