Rhythms of Cuba

About the Artist
Maestro Chia was born in Cienfuegos, Cuba and came to the United States in 1961. He is an accomplished composer having had his songs recorded by renown Latin artists. Enrique Chia has a total of 20 recordings which have sold very successfully in the United States and Latin America. Besides his musical career, enrique chia holds a doctrate in metallurgy and enjoys the great contrast between his musical and scientific career. --This text refers to the Audio CD edition.

Product Description
In this collection Enrique Chia captures in his piano the essence of the original songs from the peanut vendor and Babalu of Desi Arnaz to the conga popularized by Gloria Estefan. All Cuban rhythms such as as guarachas, sones, boleros, guajiras, cha cha's, pregones and danzonete are include in this recording with special guest Cachao on bass and Luis Enrique on percusion. This is an all acoustic recording true to the traditional Cuban roots. --This text refers to the Audio CD edition.

Rhythms of Cuba,Enrique Chia,Begui Records,Cuba,Easy Listening,Latin,Tango,Tropical

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Average customer rating: Great spin on contemporary tunes Don't buy the itunes version! Rhythms Del Mundo Rhythms del Mundo: Cuba Great Salsa/Pop Fusion CD Disappointing...buy something else

Rhythms del Mundo: Cuba Various Artists Manufacturer: Hip-O Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Cuba | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Latin Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Compilations | Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: Rodrigo y Gabriela (with Bonus DVD) Buena Vista Social Club Remixed & Reimagined Half the Perfect World The Road to Escondido ASIN: B000J23416 Release Date: 2006-11-14

Tracks:

1. COLDPLAY - Clocks
2. JACK JOHNSON - Better Together
3. ARCTIC MONKEYS - Dancing Shoes
4. DIDO and FAITHLESS - One Step Too Far
5. IBRAHIM FERRER - As Time Goes By
6. U2 with COCO FREEMAN - I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For
7. MAROON 5 - She Will Be Loved
8. KAISER CHIEFS - Modern Way
9. OMARA PORTUONDO - Killing Me Softly
10. VANYA and RDM featuring QUINCY JONES - Ai No Corrida
11. STING - Fragilidad
12. VANYA and RHYTHMS DEL MUNDO - Don't Know Why
13. AQUILA ROSE and IDANIA VALDEZ - Hotel Buena Vista
14. FRANZ FERDINAND - The Dark Of The Matinee
15. LELE featuring RADIOHEAD - High And Dry
16. IBRAHIM FERRER - Casablanca (As Time Goes By)

Amazon.com

Created as a benefit project for Artists' Project Earth, an organization devoted to protecting the environment, reversing climate change, and tendering disaster relief, this compilation pairs Western pop stars (U2, Sting, Artic Monkeys, et al) and their hits with all-new arrangements performed by members of Cuba's Buena Vista Social Club plus other Havana-based talent. The overall effect is of a well-meaning but not entirely simpatico mutual admiration society. Coldplay's "Clocks" is a good example; the lead vocal is coolly lethargic, engulfing the spiky crags of the rhythm section like syrup on a waffle. But then, most of the singers sound strangely unconnected to the frisky 1-2-3/1-2 of the clavé beat. The contrast between the two groups of players could have been bracing, and to many ears it perhaps will be, but most of the time, they seem to transmitting from parallel universes. Not surprisingly, the best tracks are those in which hometown icons are left to do what they do best. But the late, great Ibrahim Ferrer's marvelous interpretation of "As Time Goes By" (his final recording) and Omara Portuondo's wistful yet powerful cover of "Killing Me Softly" only serve to further showcase what's amiss with the rest of the album. --Christina Roden

Amazon.com

Created as a benefit project for Artists' Project Earth, an organization devoted to protecting the environment, reversing climate change, and tendering disaster relief, this compilation pairs Western pop stars (U2, Sting, Artic Monkeys, et al) and their hits with all-new arrangements performed by members of Cuba's Buena Vista Social Club plus other Havana-based talent. The overall effect is of a well-meaning but not entirely simpatico mutual admiration society. Coldplay's "Clocks" is a good example; the lead vocal is coolly lethargic, engulfing the spiky crags of the rhythm section like syrup on a waffle. But then, most of the singers sound strangely unconnected to the frisky 1-2-3/1-2 of the clavé beat. The contrast between the two groups of players could have been bracing, and to many ears it perhaps will be, but most of the time, they seem to transmitting from parallel universes. Not surprisingly, the best tracks are those in which hometown icons are left to do what they do best. But the late, great Ibrahim Ferrer's marvelous interpretation of "As Time Goes By" (his final recording) and Omara Portuondo's wistful yet powerful cover of "Killing Me Softly" only serve to further showcase what's amiss with the rest of the album. --Christina Roden

Album Description

This unique compilation project brings together the legendary musicians of the Buena Vista Social Club & some of today's most popular music stars Chris Martin (Coldplay), Dido, Franz Ferdinand, Sting, Bono, Radiohead among others, performing collaborations of some of their classic hits.

Customer Reviews:

Great spin on contemporary tunes Don't buy the itunes version!.......2007-07-29

If you are going to buy this, make sure you buy on amazon! The itunes version doesn't include all the songs the CD version does.

Buena Vista has done it again. Cold play's and the Jack Johnson tune's are my favorite. The best tracks are the ones where the artist gave the group all the masters separated by tracks allowing these guy to really do their magic. Some songs seem like they just grabed the original version of the song and pasted a Latin rythem on top.

Rhythms Del Mundo.......2007-07-15

It's a good idea and not bad for the effort. The songs while some work very well ,the others were just a good try . I can see what they were trying to do. Anyway it's for a good purpose

Rhythms del Mundo: Cuba.......2007-07-05

I love this CD. Every cut is good. I can clearly appreciate the original artist and the Latin beat at the same time. I am so pleased to have a CD that every cut is good and I don't have to stop what I am doing in the cafe to skip a cut when the player is on scramble.

Great Salsa/Pop Fusion CD.......2007-07-04

The fusion of well known pop artists (ie; U2, Coldplay, etc.) and Buena Vista Social Club totally works on this great CD.

Disappointing...buy something else.......2007-06-01

This is disappointing...a few of the remakes are ok. Some cuts are intolerably poor. The overal quality is poor and it is not as advertised.

Average customer rating: musica yoruba Music for Ritual Use straight from the source - invaluable straight from the source - invaluable HORRID

Sacred Rhythms of Cuban Santeria Various Artists Manufacturer: Smithsonian Folkways ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Cuba | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music General | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music Caribbean & Cuba | Compilations | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music Caribbean & Cuba | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Musica Yoruba Rhythms of Rapture: Sacred Musics of Haitian Vodou Yoruba Drums from Benin, West Africa The Yoruba/Dahomean Collection: Orishas Across the Ocean Bata Ketu ASIN: B000001DKZ Release Date: 1995-08-22

Tracks:

1. Eleggua
2. Eleggua
3. Inle
4. Oggun
5. Babaluaye
6. Osain
7. Agayu
8. Chango
9. Obatala
10. Yeggua
11. Obba
12. Oya
13. Ochun
14. Yemaya
15. Eleggua
16. Oru Para Chango
17. Eleggua
18. Oggun/Ochosi/Agayu
19. Eleggua/Oggun/Ochosi/Inle
20. Babaluaye
21. Oricha Oco
22. Osain
23. Los Ibelli
24. Dada/Agayu/Chango/Obatala

Album Description

These recordings of Santería drumming and singing rituals feature four Cuban Santería groups calling the gods (orishas) by performing rythmic sequences called orus. Recorded in the Cuban provinces of Matanzas and Havana City in 1983-1984, these ceremonies and drums have their roots in the ancient Yoruba religion of Africa and are rarely heard outside of Cuba. Notes in English and Spanish. 24 tracks.

"A music at once raw and elegant, powerful and subtle." -Miami Herald

Estas grabaciones, que registran rituales de tambores y cantos de Santería, muestran las interpretaciones de cuatro grupos de Santería cubana en el evento de convocar a los dioses (orishas) a través de secuencias rítmicas llamadas orus. Estas ceremonias, grabadas en la provincia cubana de Matanzas y en La Habana en 1983 - 1984, tienen sus orígenes en la antigua religión Yoruba del África y son raramente conocidas fuera de Cuba. Notas en español e inglés, 24 cortes.

" Una música a la vez rústica y elegante, poderosa y sutil." - Miami Herald

Customer Reviews:

musica yoruba.......2004-01-01

being cuban i'm glad to know that afrocuban music is available to us here in the states and as a beleiver of the regla the osha i'm pleased to find these at hand on this site, so i rate this CD .5 stars.; thanks for bringing a litle piece of our culture and making us feel as we were at home.

Music for Ritual Use.......2000-11-18

The liner notes which are written in Spanish do not provide a person who is not familiar with Santeria with enough details. The intiates in the various houses of worship are secretive about thier specific rituals. Because the "Seven Powers of Africa," are well known in Cuba outside of the Lukumi devotees, the music is offered as a type of ethnomusicology recording for outsiders.If you are working with a specific Orisha in front of your Altar put this CD on and chant with the sacred drummers. This CD can aid worshipers in asking the spirits to come down. It is like a Gospel record for a Baptist.

straight from the source - invaluable.......2000-06-16

This cd is an invaluable resource for those interested in the rhythm and song traditions of cuban santeria. A collection of field recordings documenting cojuntos in matanzas and havana. This cd is raw but authentic.

straight from the source - invaluable.......2000-06-16

This cd is an invaluable resource for those interested in the rhythm and song traditions of cuban santeria. A collection of field recordings documenting cojuntos in matanzas and havana. This cd is raw but authentic.

HORRID.......2000-04-15

it is a horrible cd! never get it!

Average customer rating: A vivid treasure from the past Totally Authentic

Havana Cuba ca. 1957: Rhythms & Songs for Orishas Various Artists Manufacturer: Smithsonian Folkways ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Cuba | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music General | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music Similar Items: Matanzas, Cuba ca. 1957: Afro-Cuban Sacred Music Havana and Matanzas, Cuba 1957: Bata, Bembe and Palo Musica Yoruba Sacred Rhythms of Cuban Santeria Raices Africanas ASIN: B00005NZK8 Release Date: 2001-09-25

Tracks:

1. Ibarabo Ago Mo Juba
2. Aganju Sola
3. Aro
4. Oya Te Yeye
5. Obatala/Odudua
6. Ibarabo Ago Mo Juba
7. Ogunde Arere
8. Oshosi Ayiloda Mala Mala De
9. Orishaoko Ogun Fere Weye
10. Ba Ri Iba O Ge De Ma
11. Aganju Sola
12. Oyade Ibariba Sheke She
13. Song For Orunla
14. Aro
15. Elegua
16. Ogun
17. Oshosi
18. Obaloge
19. Inle
20. Orishaoko
21. Osain
22. Chakpana
23. Ibeyi
24. Dada
25. Aganju
26. Shango
27. Obatala
28. Odudua
29. Oba
30. Yewa
31. Oya
32. Oshun
33. Orunla
34. Yemaya
35. Osain Songs
36. Guarachita For Shango
37. Guarachita For Shango

Album Description

Music is one way Cuban Lucumí (descendants of African slaves) have retained cultural ties to Africa. During the 19th century these descendants established cabildos, mutual aid and social societies based on African ethnic "nations" under the sponsorship of the Roman Catholic Church. These cabildos, found mainly in urban areas, were officially disbanded in the early 1900s but many continued on, providing an outlet for a Cuban Yoruba religion, combining Catholic and African-based religious elements. The Yoruba pantheon of gods called orishas provided the basis for these religious cults known as Santeria (also called Lucumí) and the drum ensembles that traditionally accompanied religious rituals in West Africa were modified into the Cuban batá drum trios heard in these recordings. (Marks 2001; Rodríguez 1998)

Customer Reviews:

A vivid treasure from the past.......2006-03-11

Great collection of African religious music performed live in Havana by actual descendents of the Yoruba slaves brought to Cuba. These recordings capture a unique instance in time of a great culture. A must for any studious and admirer of black traditions in the New World.

Totally Authentic.......2005-08-11

This recording is totally and beautifully authentic. With thirty
seven tracks, it's also quite a lot. The primary limitation is
the recording technology of 1957. Although it is not as tinny
sounding as most of the field recordings from around that time,
it does not, for example, come anywhere near expressing in sound fidelity, the beautiful melodies and harmonies that actually
come out of the bata drums. The many nuances and especially the
sweet bell tones typical of the bata ensemble don't quite come through, principally because of the limitations of the recording technology. Also, song number five is listed in your sampler as
for Obatala/Odudua; actually the sample is for Nana Buruku--Mother of Blessings and Curses. Nonetheless, this is a wonderful little treasure, especially for anyone who knows or wants to know about the Yoruba and other West aAfrican roots of Cuban, and actually of all African-American, music. For me it is a collector's item.

By the way, referring to some of the descriptions of the songs
that accompany the recording: Lucumi is an old dialect of the
West African Yoruba language which carried to Cuba due to slavery, and in Yoruba it means "my friend". So this is the music of 'My Friend' societies. The music and rituals presented on this recording are pure Old World West African, without needing any reference whatsoever to European Catholicism. Ironically though, this same Catholicsm actually originated in the same religious practices of North Africa which migrated into West Africa and developed into the Yoruba Mysteries which the enslaved Africans then carried into the Americas. This is one reason why Spanish and Portuguese music and religious culture
blend in such a savory way with West African culture in the Caribbean and Latin America. Modupue (Yoruba: I thank you!)

Average customer rating: Amazing recordings but tracks are mislabeled

Drum Rhythms of Haiti Cuba Brazil: The Singing Gods Katherine Dunham Manufacturer: Caney Records Sp ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Similar Items: Kaiso!: Writings by and about Katherine Dunham (Studies in Dance History) Island Possessed Katherine Dunham: DANCING A LIFE African Dance: An Artistic, Historical and Philosophical Inquiry Black Dance: From 1619 to Today ASIN: B0006A5P4U Release Date: 2005-02-08

Tracks:

1. Mahi [Hati]
2. Petro Kita [Hati]
3. Ibo [Hati]
4. Yonvalou [Hati]
5. Na (Cuba)
6. Oloya de Santo (Cuba)
7. Samba da Favela (Brazil)
8. Yemanja (Brazil)
9. Maracatu (Brazil)
10. Coco (Brazil)

Customer Reviews:

Amazing recordings but tracks are mislabeled.......2005-11-25

The album is based on recordings made by Katherine Dunham in the 1950s. For people interested in traditional religious music of the African Diaspora this album is an important resource, especially since many styles have changed since she made the recordings. Beware, however! ALL OF THE HAITIAN MUSIC TRACKS ARE MISLABELED.

The track labeled Mahi is actually Ibo; the track labeled Petro Kita is actually Yanvalou; The track labeled Ibo is Mahi; The track labeled Yanvalou is Petro.

Given the radical differences among these rhythms, it's important to get them right!

Average customer rating:

Sacred Rhythms Grupo Liu Ana Manufacturer: Fundamental ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Cuba | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music General | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music Afro-Cuban | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B00005YDBB Release Date: 1996-06-25

Tracks:

1. Cantos to the Orisha: Ellegua
2. Cantos to the Orisha: Oy
3. Cantos to the Orisha: Og
4. Cantos to the Orisha: Yemay
5. Cantos to the Orisha: Obatal
6. Cantos to the Orisha: Och
7. Cantos to the Orisha: Chang
8. Oru Seco: Ellegua
9. Oru Seco: Og
10. Oru Seco: Ochosi
11. Oru Seco: Obaloke
12. Oru Seco: Inle
13. Oru Seco: Oyokot
14. Oru Seco: Babal
15. Oru Seco: Oasain
16. Oru Seco: Osun
17. Oru Seco: Obatal
18. Oru Seco: Dada
19. Oru Seco: Oggu
20. Oru Seco: Agany
21. Oru Seco: If
22. Oru Seco: Orichaoko
23. Oru Seco: Ibedji
24. Oru Seco: Yeggu
25. Oru Seco: Oy
26. Oru Seco: Och
27. Oru Seco: Yemay
28. Oru Seco: Obba
29. Oru Seco: Od
30. Oru Seco: Chang
31. Rumba Tonada

Average customer rating:

Cuban Dancing Rhythms Various Artists Manufacturer: Sony International ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Cuba | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music General | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | International General | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Latin General | Latin Music | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Latin General | Latin Music | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music ASIN: B00004OCC3 Release Date: 2000-02-15

Tracks:

1. Yo Siempre He Sido El Son - Conjunto Son 14
2. Mambo #5 - Perez Prado
3. Guantanamera (Guajira) - Joseito Fernandez
4. Pregon De Chocolate - David Calzado Y Su Charanga Habanero
5. Runidera - Elio Reve Y Su Charangon
6. Que No Muera La Rumba - Pio Leyva Y Su Sonora
7. Tan Amigos Como Siempre - Soledad Delgado
8. 12 Y 23 - Irakere
9. Dale Otro Toque - Grupo La Calle
10. Lo Que Va Quedando - La Caro Band
11. Soy Del Monte - Son Montuno
12. Conga Del Dulcero - Candida Batista

Average customer rating:

Marta Gomez Marta Gomez Manufacturer: Marta Gomez ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music ASIN: B000CAF0B2 Release Date: 2003-07-08

Tracks:

1. Dia
2. Mal de Amores
3. Confesion
4. Amarraditos
5. Hormigueo
6. Olas y Arenas
7. Donde?
8. Francisca
9. Muerte de Atahualpa

Average customer rating: Summer Cruisin' Music Take in small doses

Latin Rhythms in Hi-Fi Various Artists Manufacturer: Dcc Compact Classics ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Cuba | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music General | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music Mambo | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Compilations | Latin Music | Styles | Music Lounge | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music Retro Space Age | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music 1950s | By Decade | Pop | Styles | Music 1960s | By Decade | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Compilations | Rock | Styles | Music Classic Big Band | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Contemporary Big Band | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music 1960-1969 | Decades | Compilations | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music 1950-1959 | Decades | Compilations | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Similar Items: Music for a Bachelor's Den, Vol. 2: Exotica Easy Rhythms for Your Cocktail Hour: Music for a Bachelor's Den; Volume 4 Music for a Bachelor's Den Music for a Bachelor's Den, Volume 5: The Best of the Arthur Lyman Group Music for a Bachelor's Den, Vol. 7: Sex Kittens - The Blondes ASIN: B0000001AI Release Date: 1996-02-20

Tracks:

1. Tierra Va Tembla - Augie Colon
2. Babalu - Miguelito Valdez And His Orchestra
3. Cuba Libre - Xavier Cugat
4. Gopher - YMS Sumac
5. Guaglione - Hugo Montenegro
6. Mambo - Perez Prado
7. The John Buzon Trio - Mambo Rock
8. Tequila - Lenny Dee
9. Boo Qui Woo Qui - Orizaba And His Orchestra
10. The Peanut Vendor - Richard Hayman
11. Dansero - Sir Julian
12. Perfidia - Hugo Montenegro
13. Caravan - Belmonte And His Afro American Music
14. Absinthe - Duke Ellington

Customer Reviews:

Summer Cruisin' Music.......2005-02-19

Somehow I got the bug in my bonnet that I had to fill my CD collection with inordinate amounts of lounge music. So as I was flipping through the disks at my local used CD store, I ran across an entry in the Ultra-Lounge series as well as this accidental goodie tucked away like a dirty little secret. At first I was going to pass it by, but I caved and threw it in with the stack of other lounge goodies I found. I wasn't dissappointed. I can't wait for the weather to heat up so I can crank this in the car and cruise. The title says it all, Latin Rhythmns in Hi-Fi indeed. If this music doesn't get to you, then I'm afraid you have no soul. Don't be a square, if you run across this collection, pick it up. If you don't I'm afraid there's no hope for you daddy-o.

Take in small doses.......2001-01-08

Not the strongest title in this series, the music on this CD is a bit too frenetic for background music, too obscure for casual fans of Latin exotica. This CD is certainly enjoyable in measured doses, but 14 straight tracks of ping-ponging stereo bongos and timbales can be a bit wearing. Since Amazon hasn't listed the performers, here they are (by track numbers) : 1. Augie Colon, 2. Miguelito Valdez and His Orch. with Machito and His Afro-Cubans, 3. Xavier Cugat featuring Lina Romay, 4. Yma Sumac, 5. Hugo Montenegro, 6. Perez Prado, 7. John Buzon Trio, 8. Lenny Dee, 9. Orizaba and His Orch., 10. Richard Hayman, 11. Sir Julian, 12. Hugo Montenegro, 13. Belmonte and His Afro-American Music, 14. Duke Ellington. Spectacular cover, by the way.

Average customer rating:

When I Start to Play Manufacturer: Heritage O.P. ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music ASIN: B000CAF2VA Release Date: 2003-11-04

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Rhythms Del Mundo Cuba ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music ASIN: B000OYAS36 Release Date: 2007-04-10

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8. Sonandole a la Onda
9. Sueno con Salma
10. Taco Placero

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