The album is a Latin music record, specializing in the Merengue dance style, which was highly popular at the time. Noro Morales (1911–1964) was a Puerto Rican pianist and bandleader who was a key figure in the mid-century New York Latin music scene, excelling at Mambo, Rumba, and Merengue. This album is noted for its infectious rhythms and authentic Latin sound, perfect for dancing.