Who was Jesús Caunedo? 🔎
Although he played on countless Latin recordings throughout his career, his name never became a household one. Few people know he even played on the original 1963 version of ‘Oye Como Va’ by Tito Puente.
Born in Havana in 1934 and later moving through New York before settling in Puerto Rico, Caunedo remained one of Latin music’s hidden figures until his passing in San Juan in 2006.
“Fire & Sugar” captures one of the rare moments where his own musical vision took center stage. This LP reissue includes a printed booklet with @bongohead_peaceandrhythm exploring his remarkable story. Available on our web store.
#jesuscaunedo #toreroclub #bobbyvalentin #fireandsugar
You’re listening to ‘Guaguanrock’ by Jesús Caunedo.
The song blends Afro-Cuban guaguancó rhythms with rock and jazz-funk but deeply rooted in Cuban tradition and Nuyorican salsa.
A perfect snapshot of Caunedo’s up-tempo, genre-crossing approach from his 1975 LP “Fire & Sugar” we’ve just reissued.
Out now on Bandcamp and distributed worldwide by @kudosrecords .
#fireandsugar #mastertapes #cubanfunk #latinfunk
Reissuing an original record is a long process and artwork restoration is often overlooked.
Original files are rarely available, so everything starts from a worn sleeve.
Iñigo Moxo and @ivan_ivanovich_dj did a fantastic job on this one. The Caunedo logo you see on the front cover and inside the gatefold, for example, was entirely redrawn by hand.
#artworkrestoration #graphicdesign #albumcover #fireandsugar #jesuscaunedo
Big ❤️ to @gillespeterson on @bbc6music for your support- we’re officially blushing over here ☺️ You can stream our latest release Will You Miss Me on all platforms!
Afro-Cuban rhythms meet jazz-funk.
Recorded in Puerto Rico in 1975, Cuban musician Jesús Caunedo, who played with the greats like Celia Cruz and Tito Puente, delivers his most personal statement.
Transferred and remastered directly from the original master tapes, this official gatefold reissue LP includes a previously unreleased track and a printed booklet with liner notes.
Available now on our Bandcamp.
Motion design: @myblueberrynote
#caunedo #fireandsugar #montilla #jazzfunk #afrocuban
Out now on all platforms: Will You Miss Me (Vanamai) ❤️ Carried by Nongoma’s voice, the song captures an emotional conflict—leaving someone you still care about, while wondering how they’ll face life without you. While the message is heavy, the rhythm is vibrant and uplifting. A song about dancing your way out of the weight, and into the courage of moving on.
#newmusic #willyoumissme
Back in stock!
Due to high demand, we’ve just done a limited repress of Nemessio’s 45 “Hey Hey”, which sold out quickly the first time. It is now available again on our website.
Happy Easter! 🐣
We’re honoured to be featured in @faroutmagazine .
A deep dive into Rocafort Records, our approach to reissues, and the story behind our latest LP.
Big thanks to @benfrombradford . Really appreciate the time and care you put into this piece! 🙏
🔗 Link in bio for the full article
Our new offering: Will You Miss Me is out on all platforms 🚀 Carried by Nongoma‘s voice and sung in Shona, Zulu and English, the song reflects on leaving, memory and the ties that remain.
Stream it, buy it, share it and spread the word!
#rocafortrecords #newmusic
ANALOG NERD ALERT 🤓
The original master tapes of The Booga Mambo Beat playing on an Otari MTR-10 at @spamallstars ’ place in Miami last year.
After nearly 60 years, the tapes are still in beautiful condition. Sometimes miracles happen!
Go check our vinyl reissue!
#reeltoreel #otarimtr10 #analogaudio #recordcollection #stevehernandez
