Mongo Santamaria Y Sus Ritmos Afro-Cubanos
Yambu
Rare & Collectible Vinyl Records

1989 Import mono reissue. "Yambu" by Mongo Santamaria Y Sus Ritmos Afro-Cubanos is a record album that was released in 1958. The album was recorded in New York and features a fusion of Afro-Cuban rhythms and jazz. It was one of the first recordings to bring the sounds of Afro-Cuban music to a wider audience in the United States.

The album is named after the Yambu, a traditional Cuban dance that originated in the 19th century. The Yambu is a slow and sensual dance that is often performed with a partner. The music on the album is inspired by this dance and features a mix of different rhythms, including the Mambo, the Cha Cha Cha, and the Bolero.

"Yambu" was a critically acclaimed album and helped to establish Mongo Santamaria as one of the leading figures in Afro-Cuban music. It was also a commercial success, selling over 100,000 copies in its first year of release. Today, it is considered a classic album and is often cited as an important influence on the development of Latin jazz.