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Joe Bataan, born Bataan Nitollano in Spanish Harlem, NYC (1942), earned the nickname the King of Latin Soul for pioneering Latin boogaloo and Latin soul. A foundational figure in salsa-infused and disco-influenced Latin music, Bataan helped shape a generation of artists and brought Latin rhythm to a broader audience through groundbreaking records and performances. We’ve got you covered with a concise bio, essential discography highlights, and up-to-date 2025 tour information so you can secure your seats with ease.

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Joe Bataan’s career spans decades of innovation in the Latin music scene. From co-founding Salsoul Records to charting early disco-tinged Latin hits, his work remains a touchstone for fans of soul, funk, and Latin rhythms. This page provides a detailed biography, discography highlights, and upcoming tour dates, with links to official social media and resources.

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Upcoming 2025 tour stops include May 10 in Tucson at the Chicano Tucsano Music Festival, July 6 in Brooklyn for Summer Thunder at Union Pool, and October 25 in Los Angeles at The Ford Amphitheatre with Quetzal. Secure your seats early and ride the rhythm with Joe Bataan.

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  • Born Bataan Nitollano in Spanish Harlem, New York City (1942); nicknamed the King of Latin Soul.
  • Pioneered Latin boogaloo and Latin soul; co-founded Salsoul Records and helped spark disco-inflected Latin music.
  • Signature early hits include Gypsy Woman (1967), Riot! (1968), and The Bottle (La Botella, 1975).
  • Rap-O Clap-O (1979) is one of the earliest disco-rap releases; it charted in Europe and helped define the era.
  • Awarded the Filipino American National Historical Society Lifetime Achievement Award in 2013.
  • 2025 tour activity includes an May 10 Tucson show (Chicano Tucsano Music Festival), a July 6 Brooklyn show (Summer Thunder at Union Pool), and an October 25, 2025 LA show with Quetzal at The Ford Amphitheatre.

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joe bataan Discography

  • King of Latin Soul
    2009 · Vampi Soul
  • Under the Streetlamps (Anthology 1967–1972)
    2008 · Emusica/UMG
  • The Message
    2006 · ITP (Germany) 8920
  • Call My Name
    2005 · Vampi Soul 065
  • The Best
    2004 · Fania 805 (compilation)
  • Young, Gifted & Brown (Joe's Sweetest Soul Singin')
    2004 · Vampi Soul 062 (compilation)
  • Last Album, Last Song
    1997 · Bataan Music
  • Bataan II
    1981 · Salsoul 8549
  • Mestizo
    1980 · Salsoul 8534
  • Afro-Filipino
    1975 · Salsoul/Epic KE-33471
  • Salsoul
    1974 · Mericana 124
  • Bataan In San Frantasia
    1973 · Fania 432 (unreleased)
  • The Song of... Joe Bataan
    1972 · Fania 411 (compilation)
  • Sweet Soul
    1972 · Fania 407
  • Saint Latin's Day Massacre
    1972 · Fania 420
  • Mr. New York and the East Side Kids
    1970 · Fania 395
  • Singin' Some Soul
    1969 · Fania 375
  • Poor Boy
    1969 · Fania 371
  • Riot!
    1968 · Fania 354
  • Subway Joe
    1968 · Fania 345

The hits

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  • Rap-O Clap-O
    1979 · Germany: #16 (1980)
  • The Bottle (La Botella)
    1975 · US Billboard Hot Soul Singles: #59 (April 5, 1975)

Joe Bataan’s career spans decades of innovation in the Latin music scene. From co-founding Salsoul Records to charting early disco-tinged Latin hits, his work remains a touchstone for fans of soul, funk, and Latin rhythms. This page provides a detailed biography, discography highlights, and upcoming tour dates, with links to official social media and resources.

Upcoming 2025 tour stops include May 10 in Tucson at the Chicano Tucsano Music Festival, July 6 in Brooklyn for Summer Thunder at Union Pool, and October 25 in Los Angeles at The Ford Amphitheatre with Quetzal. Secure your seats early and ride the rhythm with Joe Bataan.

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