Salsa 1988

The year was defined by the release of the dance-romance film Salsa , directed by Boaz Davidson. Often dubbed the "Latin answer to Dirty Dancing ," the movie followed the story of Rico (played by former Menudo member Draco Rosa , then known as Robby Rosa), a young mechanic in East Los Angeles who dreams of becoming the "Salsa King" at the local club La Luna.

By 1988, the Fania All-Stars' heyday was fading, but the legend was far from over. Instead of a decline, we saw a beautiful fragmentation of sound. The "Masters" were still releasing bangers, but a new generation of bandleaders was demanding the floor. salsa 1988

Why does a DJ at a modern Salsa Congress still throw on a track from 1988? The year was defined by the release of