Tito Puente, often referred to as "the king of latin music", was a master timbales player, composer and band leader born in Harlem, New York. 'Black Brothers' is taken from the self-titled 1973 Fania LP by Tito Puente & His Concert Orchestra. It has never been released on 7". 'Hit The Bongo' was originally released in 1970 on 7" by Tico. It also appeared on the Tico LP 'Pa'Lante! Straight!' in the same year.