Ismael Miranda earned the nickname “El Niño Bonito de la Salsa” cutting his teeth as lead singer for Larry Harlow's orchestra before launching a solo career with Fania that's spanned more than 20 albums. This record opens with “Rebeca” and includes “Para Ismael Rivera,” a tribute written by Tite Curet Alonso to the legendary sonero who shares Miranda's first name — Ismael Rivera, “El Sonero Mayor,” gave Miranda real support early in his career, and this song is Miranda thanking him for it. A clean-playing copy of a record with real weight behind it.
Genre: Latin / Salsa
Year: 1981
Label: Fania Records — LPS-99.391
Country: Venezuela
Condition: Media: VG+ / Sleeve: VG
Notes: Surface noise at the start of the record only — clean once the music plays. Tape residue stain in top right corner of cover (not detrimental), plus wear on sleeve edges.
Ismael Miranda earned the nickname “El Niño Bonito de la Salsa” cutting his teeth as lead singer for Larry Harlow's orchestra before launching a solo career with Fania that's spanned more than 20 albums. This record opens with “Rebeca” and includes “Para Ismael Rivera,” a tribute written by Tite Curet Alonso to the legendary sonero who shares Miranda's first name — Ismael Rivera, “El Sonero Mayor,” gave Miranda real support early in his career, and this song is Miranda thanking him for it. A clean-playing copy of a record with real weight behind it.
Genre: Latin / Salsa
Year: 1981
Label: Fania Records — LPS-99.391
Country: Venezuela
Condition: Media: VG+ / Sleeve: VG
Notes: Surface noise at the start of the record only — clean once the music plays. Tape residue stain in top right corner of cover (not detrimental), plus wear on sleeve edges.
