Latino Con Alma en Vinilos
Born in Sichuan, China, and now the organizer of Kyoto’s vinyl-only Latin party El Ritmo, Bugs Bunny traces a record journey connecting 1960s–70s South America and Spanish Harlem, building from Latin Soul into the deeper grooves of Latin Funk and Boogaloo to paint a night where melancholy and passion converge.
Streamed on 24.6.2026
Archive available from 12.7.2026
Interview
What is the concept behind this Showcase?
I selected the tracks with the atmosphere of 1960s–70s South America and the streets of New York’s Spanish Harlem in mind, imagining the transition from dusk into the late hours of the night.
The first three tracks focus on laid-back Latin Soul, reflecting the city gradually settling into the evening, before building toward the energy and groove of Latin Funk and Boogaloo.
I aimed to create a mix where the raw grit, melancholy, and Latin passion of the era blend together naturally.
The first three tracks focus on laid-back Latin Soul, reflecting the city gradually settling into the evening, before building toward the energy and groove of Latin Funk and Boogaloo.
I aimed to create a mix where the raw grit, melancholy, and Latin passion of the era blend together naturally.
What are the highlights of this Showcase?
- 1.Valle Picadura— Grupo IrakereA captivating track that seamlessly fuses traditional Cuban rhythms with elements of Jazz and Funk.
Packed with highlights from start to finish, it combines complex, thrilling arrangements with an irresistible groove, showcasing the innovative sound that only Grupo Irakere could create. - 2.Amanecer Entre Las Hojas— Poder Del AlmaA top-tier Latin Soul gem from Nicaragua.
The passionate performance, refined groove, and melancholic melody intertwine beautifully, making this an exceptional track known mainly among dedicated collectors and enthusiasts. - 3.Un Amor Original— SophyAn outstanding Latin Funk track from Puerto Rico.
Its tight rhythm section and infectious groove are its greatest strengths, and it is also well known as a sampling source.
It has an uplifting energy that makes you want to dance.
On the genres and styles featured in this Showcase
The selection focuses on Latin Soul and Boogaloo from the 1960s and 70s.
Latin Soul blends Soul and Funk with Latin rhythms, while Boogaloo is a street-born dance music style that emerged from New York’s Spanish Harlem.
I wanted to capture the energy and groove of that era.
Latin Soul blends Soul and Funk with Latin rhythms, while Boogaloo is a street-born dance music style that emerged from New York’s Spanish Harlem.
I wanted to capture the energy and groove of that era.
Play List
- 1.La LluviaCortijo & His Time Machine
- 2.Wichita LinemanJimmy Sabater
- 3.Corazón No LloresOrquesta Power
- 4.Valle PicaduraGrupo Irakere
- 5.Ritmo Del CorazonSAPO
- 6.Ahora SiEl Chicano
- 7.Boogaloo Con SoulRay Barretto
- 8.Panama's BoogalooKako y su Orquesta
- 9.Cuando Se Quiere De VerasCabrerita y sus Ideas
- 10.Viva TiradoFania All Stars
- 11.Bang BangCoke
- 12.MonteroJuan Pablo Torres
- 13.SiboneyLos Llamas
- 14.Un Amor OriginalSophy
- 15.Amanecer Entre las HojasPoder Del Alma
- 16.El 4-5-6Los Brito
- 17.Jesus CristoTrini Lopez