The Mantecas - Yes or No Format:Black Vinyl LP Simon Friend (Levellers)

Simon Friend (Levellers)

The record included soulful interpretations of I’m Gonna Make You Love Me and Major Harris’ Love Won’t Let Me Wait

Myke Terry [vocals]

the album was recorded in March and April of that year and established Hawkwind as one of the most exciting and original bands to emerge from the UK underground scene

and of course sings

The Mantecas - Yes or No Format:Black Vinyl LP Simon Friend (Levellers)On 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