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The Essential Cuban Anthology

Various Artists Audio CD
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  • Audio CD (9 Mar 2009)
  • Number of Discs: 2
  • Label: Not Now Music
  • ASIN: B001URRXF2
  • Other Editions: MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 9,167 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Disc: 1
1. El Yayabo - Ruben Gonzalez
2. Me Diras Que Sabrosa - Compay Se
3. El platanal de Barolo - Ibrahim Ferr
4. Oye mi ritmo - Omara Portuondo
5. En Guantanamo - Abelardo Barroso
6. El amore es una cosa esplendosa
7. Comiendo y Cantando - Pio Levya
8. Suena tu bongo - Conjuto Roberto
9. Bodas de oro - Ibrahim Ferrer
10. Nuestras Vidas- Mi corazon es pa
See all 25 tracks on this disc
Disc: 2
1. Juancito trucuoet - Celia Cruz
2. Zambia - Machito
3. Francisco Guayabal - Beny Moré
4. Mango mangue - Aldemaro Romero
5. Tu no eres nadie - Tito Puente
6. Tin tin deo - Chano Pozo & James
7. Rumbas Cubanas - Lecuona Cuban
8. Babalu - Desi Arnaz
9. Tirando tiro - Bebo Valdés with Sab
10. Cao cao mani picao - Vincentino V
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Along with rum and cigars, the music of Cuba has proved a hugely successful export for many a year. The early decades of the last century saw bands from the island playing for the socialites of New York and Paris, a period when terms like rumba, mambo and cha-cha-cha entered the international vocabulary. Featured here are 50 tracks by the cream of the Cuban artists, incuding many artists that would later form Buena Vista Social Club. Buena Vista translates as 'Beautiful View' - this is beautiful listening in any language.

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21 of 24 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Very good album 10 Jan 2010
Format:Audio CD
You couldn't make the wrong choice in buying this album if you love the authentic sound of Cuba. This is an album recorded without any synthesizers, which gives it this authentic sound.
My favourite songs are definitely "El Yayabo", "Me Diras Que Sabroso", El Platanal De Bartolo", "Suena Tu Bongo", "Bodas De Oro", "Eso Se Hincha", "Tabelen", "Ven Bernabe", "Francisco Guayabal", "Toque Oyo", "Merengues, No" and "Mambo Nr.5".
A very good mix of Salsa, Mambo, Cha Cha Cha and even Rumba. An album full of the best and most widely known Salsa music componists. Most of the songs are quite old, but they haven't lost any of their sound and sparkle.
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5.0 out of 5 stars The Essential Cuban Antology 14 Nov 2011
Format:Audio CD
This album is absolutely excellent, just like all the others I purchased. It certainly takes me back to the streets of Havana with its mesmerizing magic and sounds of the bongo and other cuban musical instruments. It is highly recommended to new listeners of Cuban music. It is such a pity it has taken so long to discover this magic and re-create the genius of these old timers. Thanks to the American guy who had such a good taste in quality music and faith in those who brought this wonder back to life.
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9 of 11 people found the following review helpful
1.0 out of 5 stars Dreadful production quality 13 May 2011
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Fantastic artists, a terrific collection, great price, but the quality of these so called digitally remastered recordings was so poor that I could only manage three tracks before ejecting the disc. There is no note in the description describing these as sub-standard or archive recordings so back to Amazon the disc boldly went, toute de suite.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars To get us in the mood for our holiday to Cuba
Really enjoyed this double CD a friend lent me a copy so bought one for myself. It arrived very promptly so we could get in the mood for our holiday.
Published 1 month ago by Julie Parker
5.0 out of 5 stars Best value CD for 50s and 60s Cuban music
At £3.50 for 50 classic tracks it's impossible to find a better value and broader introduction to the golden days of Cuban music. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Cuban Music Fan
4.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable Cuban Music
On my list of regularly played CDs. Very enjoyable although some of it is rather dated but great all the same.
Published 2 months ago by Linda Berlandier-Robinson
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect Cuban Album
Nothing to displease me on this double album of well known and more obscure Cuban music. The rhythms just get to you and flavours of Havana, Cienfuegos, Camaguay and Santiago de... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Alcharsol
5.0 out of 5 stars Superb
If you like a bit of seriously funky summertime, bbq type easy listerning music then this is a steal at £3 for 50 tunes.
Published 4 months ago by t
4.0 out of 5 stars cuba rama
It is a good mix of cuban tunes. It is enjoyable. Can just be background or listened more intently to.
Published 17 months ago by murph
5.0 out of 5 stars This cd transported me back to Santa Clara, Cuba where Che and I...
What a great treat this cd was. Within minutes I was transported back to Santa Clara, Cuba where Che and I crushed the Batista filth and brought about a fair and just government... Read more
Published on 15 May 2011 by Ernesto Guevara del a Serna
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