A son of Puerto Rican parents who grew up in the Bronx, Barretto moved between jazz and Latin music with relentless creativity. Hear 12 indestructible tracks.

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Every liberation movement has a soundtrack, and every peoples recovering from colonial rule have their struggles they wish to sing to the world.

Featuring 20 musicians from 10 countries, the Burlington band led by Avi Salloway aims to foster cultural understanding during a fraught time for immigrants.

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