Description
The masterpiece “Paco La Calle” by Grupo Los Yoyi, known as the only solo project by producer Jorge Soler, makes its worldwide debut as a 7-inch single. A track from an ultra-rare album released in 1977 on Cuba’s prestigious Egrem label, it builds on Afro-Cuban rhythms while effortlessly incorporating elements of jazz, funk, and disco, intertwining vibrant horns with the warm tones of analogue synths. While each side reveals a different character, the entire record is driven by an endlessly uplifting groove, exuding a timeless appeal even nearly half a century later. It is a record that will delight everyone from Latin fusion fans to crate diggers.
A1. Paco La Calle
B1. El Fino
Grupo Yoyi's rare gem 'Paco La Calle' comes from 1977 and is now available on its own 45rpm for the first time ever, and is a fine window into the artist's pioneering blend of Afro-Cuban rhythms, jazz, funk and disco. Originally released on Cuba's iconic Egrem label, it's the only known solo project from producer Jorge Soler. It's brimming with lush horn arrangements and warm analogue synths, so both sides effervesce with genre-crossing spirit that feels timeless even now, almost half a century on. These are the sort of sounds that are perfect for both soundtracking a sunlit afternoon or heating up a dancefloor and will have Latin fusion freaks and crate-diggers alike in a spin.
