VA- Alegre Records: The Latin Sound Of New York (1961-1975)

Label: Craft

Reissued 11/13/2026

Celebrate 70 years of Alegre Records, the pioneering New York City label that helped shape the sound of Latin music. Spanning 1961-1975, this essential 12-track collection honors founder Al Santiago's enduring vision, and features classics by legends Johnny Pacheco, Eddie Palmieri, Charlie Palmieri, Pete Rodríguez, the Alegre All Stars, and more. Includes new liner notes presented in English and Spanish by producer, composer, and industry veteran Bobby Marín. 

Track listing:

1. Güiro de MacOrina
   
2. Hija de Lola
   
3. Lázaro y Su Micrófono
   
4. Lejos de TÍ
   
5. Títere
   
6. Lookie Lookie
   
7. I Like It Like That
   
8. Se Acabo Lo Que Se Daba
   
9. Casa
   
10. Tema Alegre
    
11. Take Five
    
12. Monina