frank y sus inquietos: frank y sus inquietos
Francisco Espregueira
The invaluable work of the El Palmas imprint brings us a little-commented Venezuelan treasure. The self-titled album of Frank y Sus Inquietos showcases, like probably no other record, the musical communion of the young Caracas of the late sixties with the sounds of the Caribbean and their urban pace. Led by Frank Gonzaléz on the piano, this is a colorfoul meeting of “friends who played instruments”. Sus Inquietos pick up the congas, bongos, the keys, timbales and play all night long.
Brimming with vitality, authentic vocals and choirs, overwhelming percussion, strong bass and fierce piano chords, Frank y Sus Inquietos remained in the dark for decades. It’s Venezuelan treasure in our time. An amazing, almost unknown jewel of the country’s hard salsa movement, treasured with zeal by music lovers of all times. This masterpiece, of “aggressive guaguancó”, is finally reissued by El Palmas. The incredible work of the label recovers something the world was in need of: an overwhelmingly vintage rhythm, distinctive, raw and direct sounds and voices that extracted from life itself. Available on vinyl, this is unmissable.