Salsa 1988 Updated -

Watch the dance floor fill up. The 80s weren't just about pop and rock. In the Salsa world, 1988 was el año —the year the rhythm refused to quit.

If you are building a playlist for a party tonight, don't just look at the greatest hits of the 70s. Jump to 1988. Add a little Eddie Santiago. Add a little Ray Sepúlveda. salsa 1988

In the pantheon of Latin music, 1988 wasn't just another year on the calendar; it was a sweet spot. It was the bridge between the raw, political energy of the 70s and the polished, romantic "salsa romántica" that would dominate the 90s. If you close your eyes and listen to the tracks from ’88, you hear the clatter of the clave, the punch of the brass, and the grittiness of the New York streets mixed with the tropical heat of Puerto Rico. Watch the dance floor fill up