Henry Fiol is unique because he is also a celebrated painter. He for ¡Juega Billar! . His visual style—vibrant, folk-art depictions of Latin American street life—perfectly mirrors the "típico" sound of the music. 💿 Where to Listen
Look for the section where the trumpet and tenor sax play interlocking melodic lines. This "aggressive" brass edge was a pivot Fiol made in the early 80s to separate his sound from more melodic salsa romántica. 🎨 The "Fiol Aesthetic" Buena Suerte / Henry Fiol / (Gonzalo BolaГ±o Stefanell)
This is the core for dancers. The chorus repeats the hook "Buena Suerte," while Fiol improvises (soneos) over the rhythm. Henry Fiol is unique because he is also a celebrated painter
The tempo is mid-range, perfect for the "On 2" New York style of salsa dancing. Buena Suerte / Henry Fiol / (Gonzalo BolaГ±o Stefanell)