Mr. Rivera`s new project is further evidence that salsa romantica can be a very strong force on the dancefloor. Rivera`s band is comprised of top players from both New York and Puerto Rico. There`s conguero Sammy Garcia, timbalero Pablo Padin, bongocero Carmelo Ãlvarez and co-producer Carlos Martinez on piano. Certainly one of the best gems here is Cosas de Mi Tierra, a tipico salsa-guajira number composed by Tommy Sanchez, that features guests Luis Perico Ortiz, Nino Segarra, Ruben Rodriguez, Richie Bastar and others.