MONGO SANTAMARIA Afro Roots (1973 UK Prestige label 22-track 2-LP vinyl set. Santamaria was easily the most accomplished and acknowledged exponent of Afro-Cuban music working in North America. Dating from 1958-59, these were the first recordshemade as a leader, and some indication of their instant acceptance by other musicians and fans is given by the 17 cover versions of Afro Blue. Mongo, Armando Peraza and Willie Bobo are all featured in this album, and together form a triumvirate of the very best in Afro-Cuban music. Gatefold picture sleeve with light shelfwear [and vinatge price sticker attached], vinyl near mint!)