The Mantecas - Yes or No Format:Black Vinyl LP “Some goblin they’re burying

“Some goblin they’re burying

Myke Terry [vocals]

Originally formed in 1978

As well as the palpable chemistry of the sessions recorded at his then-brand-new Hit Factory studio in New York

with two bonus tracks

The Mantecas - Yes or No Format:Black Vinyl LP “Some goblin they’re buryingOn their fabulous fourth album, The Mantecas (formerly Manteca) have moved the needle all the way in the direction of Latin jazz (or jazz latino). In their early years, the London based eight piece played a mix of salsa, Cuban timba, boogaloo, Latin funk and descarga (jazzy, improvised Latin jam session), with plenty of vocals, strictly geared for the dance floor. Along the way, the jazz descarga aspect emerged as a stronger force, though all sorts of