Sonando was Poncho's debut recording on the Concord Picante Label. Several tracks on this album exemplify Poncho's Afro-Cuban influence with solid vocals by Jose Perico Hernandez, and Luis Conte on the bata drum. The sample "Este Son," was written by Poncho Sanchez and Jose Perico Hernandez. Sonando was recorded at United/Western Studios in Hollywood, California, in August 1982.
Poncho Sanchez congas, background vocals Charlie Otwell piano Ramon Banda timbales, drums Tony Banda bass, background vocals Luis Conte bongos, bata, percussion, background vocals Mark Levine trombone Gary Foster saxophone, flute Steve Huffsteter trumpet, flugelhorn Dick Mitchell saxophone, flute Jose Perico Hernandez vocals