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Cafe Cubano
Participated by Putumayo Presents
Studio : Putumayo World Music
by Putumayo World Music
Release Date : 2008-05-27
Publisher : Putumayo World Music
Availability : Usually ships in 1-2 business days
EAN : 0790248027821
UPC : 790248027821
Avg. Customer Rating: (based on 7 reviews)
List Price : $15.98
Our Price : $8.25
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Café Cubano is a captivating collection that will transport listeners to the charming cafes of this musically-rich Caribbean island. The album features a selection of exceptional performers who have incorporated Cuba's diverse musical traditions and distinctive styles into their music. Several of the songs feature influences from the "nueva trova" movement, in which lyrical poetry is joined with Pan-American folk traditions. Others remain true to the sultry guajiras, romantic boleros and traditional sones which were the underpinning of the renowned Buena Vista Social Club recordings. Cuban music traces its roots back to the melodies of Europe and the rhythms of Africa, and the inspiring blend that resulted from years of interaction between these diverse cultures. While many of these artists are legends at home, the collection includes several who are virtually unknown outside of Cuba. Pedro Luis Ferrer has been writing and performing since the mid 1960's and remains an inspiration for younger generations of musicians. Félix Baloy came to fame in the 1970s as the lead vocalist for Son 14, Orquesta Revé and other seminal ensembles. Armando Garzón, the Cuban-based tenor known by many as "The Black Angel with the Velvet Voice" specializes in the romantic ballads of the 1950s. The collection also features seven other noteworthy musicians who record and perform Cuban music in Havana and beyond. |
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4 songs are really good (4 canciones son muy buenas) |
I bought this Cd a couple of weeks ago and i got in love with four songs. The best songs (for me): Ay mi Vidita. I love Lena's voice and the music is excellent. Lagrimas Negras, good song. The other one is Morenita which was really were done. Pincel Campesino, excellent singer, beautiful music, excellent production. The song El chacal, even thought, the music is good, the singer is horrible.
Yo compre este CD hace unas dos semanas atras. A mi solo me gustan cuatro canciones: Ay mi vidita...Estoy completamente enamorado de la voz de Lena Ferrer y de la musica que la acompana. lagrimas Negras, muy buena cancion.
Morenita es una cancion muy bien hecha. Excellente production. Pincel campesino, la voz de este cantante es fabulosa y su musica es muy pegajosa.
El Chacal, aunque la musica es buena el cantante es horrible. |
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Cafe Havana! |
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Great music for the laid-back tranquil cafe type of person! If you are always on the run or simply having a day off this CD will give you the kind of soothing atmosphere you need. I have just recieved this CD today and have been playing it in my office switching of with the CD :Putumayo Presents: Cuba". I'm big on espresso and mojitos, this is just the right type of acoustic melodies with various intruments jamming and singers carrying the beats to make your comfortable afternoon or mid-day a relaxing one with a groove that makes you want to dance a little like that of a Cuban Cafe. I love the CD! |
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Excellent |
This is a very good compilation with true non commercial artist.
A must have if you like this kind of music. |
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Can't offer an opinion because I can not sample it, not available for "Sample Listening" by Evangelismbookstore.com! |
Can't offer an opinion because I can not sample it, not available for "Sample Listening" by Evangelismbookstore.com!
I recommend, and I believe that all CD/Music Products should be available on Evangelismbookstore.com for "Sample Listening", before purchasing the product offered. I hope you can improve that important needed feature on your website. Thank you! |
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A Musical Mojito |
Putumayo's "Cafe Cubano" is the latest in the world music's cafe series,and so far,the best. While Italian&French Cafe are bland collections, the Cuban one is a savory blend of old and new music. The compilation is like a mojito-a cold limeade with the extra kick of rum. There's even a recipe--a mojito dipping sauce made with lime,lemon&orange juices.
"Cafe Cubano" opens with Jose Conde y Ola Fresca's "El Chacal",a jazzy critique of Che Guevara. Conde is an alum of Boston's Berklee College of Music, but one wonders if this song will go over well in nearby Cambridge, with its Proletarian thrift shop&its Communist-themed bar. Ignacio Carrillo's "Lagrimas Negras" is a melancholy ode to unrequited love. Pedro Luis Ferrer,a critic of the Cuban government,sings a duet with his daughter Lena that's hardly political. Lena Ferrer belts out "Ay,mi vidita" about giving in to love. Rene Ferrer's "Como a cada manana" is Cuban music meeting smooth R&B. The Magic Orchestra of Havana has a retro-style song with "Morenita." German Obregon's "Pincel Campesino" is a pastoral ode to country life. Armando Garzon's "Escandalo" is a savory Mexican bolero. Kelvis Ochoa's "Fue Una De Mambo" bridges the past and present. Ochoa blends retro-style mambo with reggae.
"Cafe Cubano" is a delicious album. Pour yourself a mojito on a hot summer evening and enjoy! |
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