Daniel Magal's 1978 single "Cara de gitana" is a notable example of salsa dura from the late 70s. The track showcases a blend of traditional salsa rhythms with a distinct Latin pop sensibility.
- The single was released on July 22, 1978, by Columbia Records. It is a salsa dura track from the late 1970s. The song features prominent brass arrangements and a driving percussion section typical of the genre.
- The recording features a full salsa orchestra, including a robust horn section and congas. It was released during a period when salsa was gaining significant international popularity. The track is representative of the salsa dura subgenre, characterized by its uptempo rhythms and improvisational elements.
- "Cara de gitana" was released on the Columbia Records label, a major player in the Latin music industry at the time. The song's style, salsa dura, was a defining sound of the late 1970s in New York and Puerto Rico. It highlights Magal's vocal delivery within the energetic framework of a salsa ensemble.
Daniel Magal was a Latin pop singer from Argentina. "Cara de gitana" was released in 1978, a period of transition for Latin music genres.
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