From an old, 50's Puerto Rican movie featuring one of the most classic salsa singers of all time, Ismael Rivera, as a young lad with Rafael Cortijo's band before salsa emerged as a distinct genre.
This song is (affectionately, honest!) about a black guy with fat lips who gets murdered, despite being well beloved among the people.
In Latin America, it's not just "you either have to laugh or cry" - you can dance.
Rafael Cortijo, vocals by Ismael Rivera
"El Negro Bembon"
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