In the late 1960s race riots plagued major U.S. cities; in Harlem, these events forced educators to think of new and exciting ways to keep kids off the streets and interested in their education. Harlem Youth Opportunities Unlimited was a series of educational programs designed for that purpose. The Harlem Youth Percussion Group grew out of that zeitgeist. Musical Director "Montego Joe" recorded thissuper-energetic, talented, and raw Afro-Cuban ensemble in1965. The resulting album is a collectible that stands the test of time because the tracks are good from top-to-bottom.