Frantz Faneus Y Su Combo - Volvere Por Tu Amor

Location: Salt Lake City
Year: 1983
Label: Sound Column Productions
Catalog Number: FP 102

Style: Guaguancó, Salsa, Merengue, Compas

To those unfamiliar with the subgenres and all that Latin music has to offer, this is the album for you. Volveré Por Tu Amor (rough translation being I'll Come Back For Your Love) is an infectious, rhythmic, and seemingly effortless dive into styles such as compas, meringue, ranchera, bolero, and more. Frantz Faneus Y Su Combo's diverse workings are quite a feat and even more so when one realizes where it came from. While Utah is a predominantly white state with little Latin representation, especially in music, this hidden gem deserves more recognition and is well worth your time.

- Brittny Paz