Ray Lugo & The Boogaloo Destroyers

Ray Lugo & The Boogaloo Destroyers is an American music group from New York City, performing in the genre of 1960s Latin Soul and Boogaloo, the music style that meshed Afro-Cuban rhythms with American R&B stylings and emerged from New York's Spanish Harlem, serving as the precursor to Salsa music.[1][2]

Ray Lugo & The Boogaloo Destroyers
Ray Lugo & The Boogaloo Destroyers performing at The Gentse Feesten, Ghent, Belgium July 2015
Background information
OriginNew York City, USA
GenresBoogaloo
Latin Soul
Years active2011–Present
LabelsFreestyle, Little Boat
Associated actsKokolo
Ray Lugo
Richie Ray
Pete Rodriguez
Websiteboogaloodestroyers.com
MembersRay Lugo – Vocals
Casey Howard - Saxophone
Brad Clymer - Trumpet
Darren Lipper - Bass
Neil Chastain – Drums
Benjamin Rosenblum – Piano
Chuy - Congas
Ivan Rodriguez - Timbales

Origin

The group was formed in 2011 by singer/producer Ray Lugo,[3][4] previously known for leading the Kokolo Afrobeat Orchestra. Lugo focused on invoking the energy put forth by pioneers such as Pete Rodriguez, El Gran Combo, Bobby Valentin and Joe Cuba among others, artists who managed to bring people of varied backgrounds together on the dancefloor.[5][6]

Albums

The band have released two studio albums: 2011's “Mi Watusi”,[7] which was released on London's Freestyle records imprint and 2014's “¡Que Chevere!,[8]

In the summer of 2015, Ray Lugo & The Boogaloo Destroyers performed at New York City’s Lincoln Center's Out Of Doors Concert Series alongside many of their musical idols, including Joe Bataan and pianist Richie Ray, with the show ending on a euphoric rendition of “I Like It Like That” that showcased the first live appearance in 30 years of Boogaloo Pioneer Pete Rodriguez alongside the band.[9]

Discography[10]

Albums
Album Label Year of Release Available Formats
¡Que Chevere]’' Freestyle 2014 LP, iTunes
Mi Watus] Little Boat 2011 LP, iTunes

7" Singles
7" Single Label Year of Release Available Formats
El Ritmo De Nueva York Freestyle 2013 7"
Swingy Boogaloo Freestyle 2011 7"

References
  1. "Ray Lugo & The Boogaloo Destroyers - ¡Que Chevere!". Solar Latin Club, Colombia.
  2. "Ray Lugo & The Boogaloo Destroyers". Paris DJs, France.
  3. "Peace & Rhythm's Interview with Producer Ray Lugo". Peace & Rhythm, USA.
  4. "Ray Lugo - Son Deuxieme Album Boogaloo Dans Les Bacs!". Fonkadelica, France.
  5. ""The Boogaloo Never Died"". Vice, USA.
  6. "Let's Boogaloo!". Business Zavarnik, Ukraine.
  7. "Ray Lugo & The Boogaloo Destroyers - Mi Watusi". Discogs, USA.
  8. "Ray Lugo & The Boogaloo Destroyers". Latina Stereo, Colombia.
  9. "We Like It Like That! A Boogaloo Celebration". Lincoln Center.
  10. "RLBD Discography". Discogs.
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