Soul Drummers
Ray Barretto · Other Songs - Ray Barretto
That's the soul drummers
Have you heard them cooking? (The soul drummers)
Well, they play so cool (The soul drummers)
It's so hard to resist (The soul drummers)
With the African twist (The soul drummers)
Oh, you know they can swing (The soul drummers)
That African thing (The soul drummers)
When they play that beat (The soul drummers)
That's to move my feet (The soul drummers)
Yeah, baby, oooh
Sack it to me
I wanna know what I mean (The soul drummers)
Well, at the best time to see (The soul drummers)
And from all of the town (The soul drummers)
People gather 'round (The soul drummers)
And when they get that feeling (The soul drummers)
No matter where they're from (The soul drummers)
That's what let people shout (The soul drummers)
Don't give the drummer's sound (The soul drummers)
Yeah
Yeah, baby, oooh
Give me some
Listen to him
Oh, don't you love them now? (The soul drummers)
When they play so cool (The soul drummers)
Yeah they move so good (The soul drummers)
Oh, they play so good (The soul drummers)
Sack it to me, baby
Oooh
Make me shout
Aha
Yeah, you love them now (The soul drummers)
When they play so good (The soul drummers)
Now they make you wanna move (The soul drummers)
Or they make you wanna dance (The soul drummers)
Yeah
Now come on
We
Don't stop it now
Sack it to me
Yeah
Soul Drummers by Ray Barretto
Ray Barretto's 'Soul Drummers' stands as a vibrant testament to his mastery of Afro-Cuban rhythms and Latin jazz. As a foundational figure in the genre, Barretto seamlessly blends traditional percussion with contemporary soul and funk elements, creating a sound that is both deeply rooted and forward-looking. The track exemplifies his ability to construct complex polyrhythmic textures while maintaining an infectious groove that defines the Latin music landscape of the mid-to-late 20th century. Through his work, Barretto elevated the role of the percussionist, influencing generations of musicians who sought to fuse Caribbean heritage with American musical traditions. This recording captures the essence of his career, showcasing a dynamic interplay between orchestral arrangements and raw, driving rhythms that have become synonymous with his artistic identity.