El Carretero

This is a digitally remastered vinyl LP. Guillermo Portabales, a one - of - a - kind Cuban guajira rhythm performer from 1911 - 1970, had an influence that spread far beyond Cuba to North and South America and West Africa. His music greatly impacted artists like those in the Buena Vista Social Club (a cover of his famous 'El Carretero' is on their multi - million - selling album), as well as notable Senegalese artists Orchestra Baobab and Cheikh Lô. In 1996, Nick Gold compiled this collection of Portabales' classic 60s recordings for World Circuit.

To enjoy this vinyl LP, first, make sure your record player is clean and in good working condition. Place the record gently on the turntable, and use the tonearm to set the needle at the start of the groove. When you're done listening, carefully lift the tonearm and remove the record. Store the vinyl in its sleeve and keep it in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to prevent warping. Avoid touching the grooves with your fingers to keep the sound quality high. With proper care, you can enjoy Guillermo Portabales' amazing music for a long time.