Introducing ¡Shingaling Boogaloo!

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On February 21, DJ Pete Pop and his sidekick Phast Phreddie the Boogaloo Omnibus introduced a new concept in disco DJ nights: ¡Shingaling Boogaloo! At this event—which will take place on every other third Saturday of the month at the Salt Box (rotating with Funky Kingston)—the two DJs will play their bossest tropical-style records: mambo; latin soul, cumbia, boogaloo, reggae, Afro-groove and just about anything with bongos. This is a format that Pete Pop has been dreaming about for the last several years and it finally happened.

This very first ¡Shingaling Boogaloo! took place on a night when the Salt Box was also celebrating three years of existence—so the atmosphere was more party-like than usual, with all sorts of folks boppin’ around all night long… tons of crazy people!!! The night was incredibly successful.

Pete was in his element; he was able to play some of his favorite cumbia and latin soul records. Phast Phreddie the Boogaloo Omnibus played a bunch of boss boogaloo and reggae records, like the ones listed here:

  • Uta Bella–Ziliyankyan (Akue; France)
  • The International Ray Camacho & the Teardrops–Caballo Negro (California Artists Corp.)
  • Leo Acosta–Marimba Boogaloo (Capitol; Mexico)
  • Septeto La Playa–Descargo Cubana (Puchito; Cuba)
  • Johnny Sedes and His Orch.–Mama Calunga (Fonseca)
  • Toño Quirazco y Su Conjunto–Mama Gorda (Orfeon)
  • Brown Brothers of Soul–Poquito Soul (Specialty)
  • Charlie Palmieri & His Orchestra–Uptight (Atlantic)
  • Tito Rodriguez and His Orchestra–Ko Ko Mo – Mambo (RCA Victor)
  • Aillacara 2743–Cumbia Yerba Buena (Names You Can Trust)
  • The Charioteers; Sid Bass Orch.–Don’t Play No Mambo (Josie)
  • Chris Powell and the Blue Flames–Unchained Melody-Mambo (Groove)
  • Chuz Alfred and His Combo–Caravan (Savoy)
  • Walter Lane Trio–Drumambo (Riviera)
  • Johnny and Willis–Run Joe (Newtime)
  • Wilson Simonal–Pata Pata (Odeon; Brazil)
  • Willie Bobo–Sunshine Superman (Verve)
  • The Joe Cuba Sextet–Oye Como Va (Aprietalo) (Tico)
  • Los Fulanos–Soul Drummer (Vampi Soul; Spain)
  • Pepe Fernandez & His Orchestra–Having Fun (20th Century-Fox)
  • The Clarendonians–Shu-Be-Do (Coxsone)
  • Olatunji – Drums of Passion–Omo Pupa (UTA/CBS; France)
  • Joe Quijano and His Orchestra–Saboo (Wabble-Cha) (Columbia)
  • Chris Powell and His Five Blue Flames–I Come From Jamaica (Spanish Town; UK)
  • Shirley Scott (vocal and organ)–Soul Sauce (Impulse)
  • Ricardo Ray–Mrs. Robinson (Alegre)
  • Damaso Perez Prado–Sexomania (Orfeon)
  • Montego Joe–Ouch (Prestige)
  • Grupo Sta. Cecilia; canta: Sergio Ruìz–1 – 2 – 3 Hustle (Orfeon; Mexico)
  • Black & George–Peanut Butter (Coxsone; Jamaica)
  • Alton Ellis–Reggae With You (Third World; UK)
  • Mighty Diamonds–Have Mercy (Virgin; UK)
  • Laurel Aitken–Mr. Popcorn (NewBeat; UK)
  • Jack Costanzo Mr. Bongo–Chicken and Rice (Discomoda; Colombia)
  • Barel Coppet et ses Antillais–Edith Souffle [from EP Chants des Antilles] (Philips; France)
  • Xavier Cugat and His Orchestra–Cugi’s Cocktail (Mercury)
  • René Touzet and His Orchestra–Ticklish Mambo (Caquillita) (GNP)
  • Joe Bataan–Latin Strut (Super Strut) (RCA Victor; Canada)
  • Bantous de la Capitale–Watchiwara (Soul Jazz; UK)
  • Cal Tjader–First There Is a Mountain (Fantasy)
  • Ginger Baker Drum Choir–Atunde! (We Are Here) – Pt. 1 (Atco)
  • Hully Gully Boys–Yabba (Amy)
  • Eddie Bo–We Like Mambo (Ace)
  • Khunpol Maungsuphan–Wowpidrudoo (Star; Thailand)
  • Belmonte & His Afro-American Music; vocal by Susan Miller–You Gotta Do the Mambo Today (Columbia)
  • Howard Crook–Limbo Nova (Philips)
  • Don Chicharrón–Valle (Snappy Little Numbers)
  • The Latin Brothers–Bella Cumbia (Fuentes)
  • Carlos Roman y su Conjunto–Swing Colombiano (Welcome Twist) (Son-Art; Mexico)
  • The Lincoln Trio–Garden of Eden Part I (Big Top)
  • Preston Epps–Mister Bongos (Donna)
  • Sandy Nelson–Caravan (Imperial)
  • Bop-A-Loos–Bongo Mambo (Mercury)
  • The Wild Magnolias–(Somebody Got) Soul Soul Soul (Dynamite Cuts; UK)
  • The Mighty Typhoons–Take Five (Tardam; Europe)
  • El Big Toe y El Guámbito–Sobroso y Espooky (Cumbia Espooky) (Peace & Rhythm/Lechehouse)
  • Fruko y sus Tesos–Descarga Fruko (Pearless; Mexico)
  • Cal Tjader & Eddie Palmieri–Modesty (Verve)
  • Earl Bostic–El Choclo Bossa Nova (King)
  • Ralph Roig–Montuno Para Ti (M-G-M)
  • Tito Puente – King of the Cha Cha Mambo and HIs Orchestra–Mambo Lenko (Tico)
  • Paquito Guzman con Jose Quijano y su Conjunto Cachana–Azuquita Mami (Cesta)
  • The X-Rays–Chinchilla (Kapp)
  • Los Mirlos–Cumbia de la Selva (Gas; Mexico)
  • Perez Prado and His Orchestra “The King of the Mambo”–Crazy… Crazy… (RCA Victor)
  • [no artist listed]–North Shore Mambo (Hoctor)
  • Joe Loco and His Quintet–Gee (Tico)
  • Walter Wanderley–Cheganca (Verve)
  • The Draytons Two–G.O. Go (Strakers)

None of these records are for sale

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