The Ghetto Brothers were a gang (or club) and music group founded in New York City's South Bronx in the late 1960s. The gang eventually spread to much of the Northeastern United States. Like the Young Lords, they were involved in Puerto Rican nationalism, including, in the case of the Ghetto Brothers, an association with the then-new Puerto Rican Socialist Party. This gang had political motivation to uplift young Latino and Black men in the community. The name Ghetto Brothers was chosen by Hui Cambrelen one of the original founders along with Ray delaVega and Benji Melendez. Benjamin Melendez, who left the organization in 1976, was also known as a guitarist. He led a band, also known as the Ghetto Brothers, which included his late brother Victor Melendez on bass. They released one album [m=500374] in 1971, which had only informal, local distribution.

Released: 2024

Label: Vampi Soul

Country: Spain

Tracklist

A1	Girl From The Mountain
A2	There Is Something In My Heart
A3	Got This Happy Feeling
A4	Mastica Chupa Y Jala
B1	You Say You Are My Friend
B2	Viva Puerto Rico Libre
B3	I Saw A Tear
B4	Ghetto Brothers Power