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ARTIST
TITLE
Tiahuanaco
FORMAT
7"

LABEL
CATALOG #
VAMPI 45115EP VAMPI 45115EP
GENRE
RELEASE DATE
10/24/2025

Alfredo "El Inca" Linares is one of the most talented and beloved musicians in salsa history. Fans are drawn to his piano playing for its authentic Cuban feel and swing, paired with progressive arrangements and bold, uncompromising phrasing reminiscent of Eddie Palmieri. Since the 1960s in Lima, Peru -- where his career first took off -- his records have consistently hit the mark: tight, sharp, and hard as hell. It's what salseros call salsa brava con afinque. His 1973 anthem, "Tiahuanaco," is widely considered one of Linares' greatest and most iconic tracks, receiving international releases at the time. Despite its undeniable dance floor appeal, this recording has never been released on a DJ friendly 45 -- until now.