Oscar D Leon Live From London

After several undistinguished albums in the early 80s DLeón began a return to form with 1984s Con Cariño Between 1985 and 1987 DLeón issued a succession of albums featuring some of his strongest material inspired playing and assured arrangements which justified his position as one of salsas true international stars The definitive albums of this period were 1987s Riquiti and La Salsa Soy Yo In June and October 1988 DLeón demonstrated his live reputation by playing three sellout concerts at Londons Hackney Empire The last was recorded and broadcast in 1989 as a programme in BBC televisions Rhythms Of The World world music series then released as Oscar DLeón Live the first salsa video to be issued in the UK