In the late 1960s race riots plagued major U.S. cities; in Harlem, these events forced educators to think of new and exciting ways to keep kids off the streets and interested in their education. Harlem Youth Opportunities Unlimited was a series of educational programs designed for that purpose. The Harlem Youth Percussion Group grew out of that zeitgeist. Musical Director "Montego Joe" recorded thissuper-energetic, talented, and raw Afro-Cuban ensemble in1965. The resulting album is a collectible that stands the test of time because the tracks are good from top-to-bottom.
E**A
ARTÍCULO DE MUCHÍSIMA CALIDAD
LLEGÓ EN EL TIEMPO ESTABLECIDOMUY BUEN PRODUCTOCOMPRA SEGURA
J**O
Rare find of an album.
Happened upon this album from another website. Briefly listened to some of the tracks & was convinced. A very good rare find of an album.
S**E
RARE !!!!
If you're into old school salsa, latin jazz, latin soul, add this BOMB to your music arsenal. Some jams lack in timing, but it gives the song character. You dont hear this kind of music being made today.
W**S
Timeless
Though recorded in 1969, this one cannot be dated easily--unless one knows the context of the recording. Back in the days when it was fashionable to address the issue of "urban violence" with creative solutions, as opposed to the "build more prisons" stance of the '80's and '90's, these teenagers' musical endeavor's were funded with federal tax dollars. Despite the name of the group, there is more than percussion on the album, with brass and electric bass being represented as well. This is a very rare occassion when a "concept" is outdone by the execution. Who cares that these are kids playing?!?! This is some of the baddest afro-latin boogaloo salsa music ever recorded. Thank you Lyndon Johnson!
S**A
Smooth and Nasty
I don't know what else to say- the music is so smooth and so nasty. Can sit still and listen to this cd- its a classic.
