Típica 73 was an American charanga and salsa band in the 1970s and early 1980s, that was formed by musicians from Ray Barretto's band. "Típica" refers to the typical configuration of a Cuban chararanga while "73" refers to the year that group was founded. Tipica 73 was the first American salsa band to record in Cuba (Típica 73 En Cuba Intercambio Cultural) and included Adalberto Santiago, Alfredo de la Fé, José Alberto "El Canario" and Panamanian singer Luis Argumedes who performed in the album of 1977.