Panama Latin Treasures

Tamayo Records, Vinyl LP Album

This exclusive Record Store Day 2026 vinyl release presents a rare and carefully curated selection from Panama's golden era of music (1967-1979). Blending salsa, guaguanco, descarga, and Latin jazz, the compilation captures the vibrant fusion and innovation that defined the country's sound during these decades. Following the acclaimed Panama's Soul Gems (RSD 2022), this new collection continues the mission of celebrating Panama's unique contribution to Latin music and global groove culture. Additionally-and no less important-all tracks have been restored and mastered by Frank Merritt at Carvery Studio in London, UK, ensuring the highest possible audio quality for these musical treasures. The release will be pressed on colored vinyl, and is now made available to those who truly cherish the history of Latin music and it's diverse genres.

TRACKLIST:

• 1 Puerto Rico - the Exciters (Eddie Palmieri)
• 2 Maldad, Mentira y Falsedad - Tille y Su Nueva Dimensión (Aristides Valderrama)
• 3 Timba Timbero - Bolita y Su Tentación Latina (Alfonso Salinas)
• 4 Guajiralandia - Chuchi Moreno y El Conjunto Gigante (Tomás Cruz)
• 5 Retazo - Nacho Molino y Su Conjunto Canta Rubén Blades (Joel Medina - Jaime Porcell)
• 6 Mujer Traicionera - los Superiores (Alberto Esteban Mendoza)
• 7 Don Lengua - Orquesta Nueva Vida (Ignacio Piñeiro)
• 8 El Ratón - Skorpio Canta Jaime Murrell (José Feliciano)
• 9 Óyeme Bongó - Quintanar y Su Clan Sonero (Alberto Quintanar)
• 10 Mamá - Rafael Labasta (Rafael Labasta)
• 11 Wild - Máximo Rodríguez y Sus Estrellas Panameñas (Lou Pérez)
• 12 Buscando Sabor - Víctor Boa (Víctor Everton McRae)