Mongo Introduces La Lupe


Mongo Introduces La Lupe is an album by La Lupe and the Mongo Santamaria Orchestra. It was recorded at the Plaza Sound Studios in New York City and released by Riverside Records in 1963. AllMusic gave the album a rating of four stars. Reviewer Scott Yanow called it "an excellent set of stirring Afro-Cuban jazz."
In a 2024 ranking by music critics of the 600 greatest Latin albums, "Mongo Introduces La Lupe" was ranked No. 110.

Track listing

Side A
  1. "Besito Pa Ti"
  2. "Kiniqua"
  3. "Canta Bajo"
  4. "Uncle Calypso"
  5. "Montuneando"
Side B
  1. "Que Lindas Son"
  2. "Oye Este Guaguanco"
  3. "Este Mambo "
  4. "Quiet Stroll"

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