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Manny Oquendo Began Percussion Studies in 1945 and Gained Drumming Experience with the Bands of Carlos Valero, Luis Del Campo, Juan "el Boy" Torres, Jose Budet, Juanito Sanabria, Marcelino Guerra, Jose Curbelo and Pupi Campo Before Becoming Tito Puente's Bongo Player in 1950. Four Years Later Oquendo was with Tito Rodriquez and with Vicentico Valdes in 1955. For the Following Six Years, Oquendo Freelanced and Recorded for New York's Top Bands. In 1962 He Settled with the Eddie Palmieri Orchestra. Before 1974 Ended, Oquendo's Conjunto Libre Came Into Being. Oquendo Gained World-wide Recognition in 1983 with his Recording of "Little Sunflower," Considered One of the Best Recordings of the Year.

Libre,Manny Y Su Conjunto Libre Oquendo,Edenways,Latin

Nacho Libre
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • A Real Religious Beck!
  • Great Soundtrack to Accompany Fun Movie
  • Unique, funny
  • Amazing
  • NACHOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!! Lets get down to the nitty gritty...
 Nacho Libre
Original Soundtrack
Manufacturer: Lakeshore Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000I8OOJC
Release Date: 2006-10-31

Tracks:

  1. Hombre Religioso (Religious Man) _ Mr. Loco
  2. "A Nice Pile-Drive To The Face" _ Nacho (Dialog)
  3. Move, Move, Move _ Alan Hawkshaw & Alan Parker
  4. Papas _ Mr. Loco
  5. Singing At The Party _ Jack Black with Ismael Garcia Ruiz Y Su Trio
  6. Ramses Suite _ Danny Elfman
  7. "All The Orphans In The World" Nacho & Esqueleto (Dialog)
  8. There Is No Place In This World For Me _ Beck
  9. "I'm Serious _ Nacho (Dialog)
  10. 10,000 Pesos _ Beck
  11. Irene _ Caetano Veleso
  12. Pump A Jam (Ramses) _ Cholotronic
  13. Black Is Black _ Eddie Santiago
  14. Half Forgotten Daydreams _ John Cameron
  15. Encarnación _ Jack Black
  16. Tender Beasts Of The Spangled Night _ Beck
  17. Saint Behind The Glass _ Los Lobos
  18. "Beneath The Clothes We Find The Man..." _ Nacho (Dialog)
  19. Forbidden Nectar _ Jack Black & Mucho Macho Acapulco

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars A Real Religious Beck!.......2007-07-09

Thank God for this Soundtrack!

It has been our entertainment on many a road trip. And a savior on dull days in the kitchen.

Danny Elfman, Beck, Jack Black, wrestling, and Mexico are good together. Don't ever let anyone EVER tell you different.

5 out of 5 stars Great Soundtrack to Accompany Fun Movie.......2007-05-14

If you're looking for a fun soundtrack to remind you of the hilarious movie, this is the soundtrack to get! Although the music is out of order from the movie, the tunes still make you laugh, especially since some of the movie lines are inserted in the tracks. I highly recommend this soundtrack if you enjoyed the movie. Worth the $$.

5 out of 5 stars Unique, funny.......2007-02-24

Looking for something unusual, unique, funny? Shop no further. We love Nacho!

5 out of 5 stars Amazing.......2007-02-16

If you loved the movie, you MUST have this. Listening to his "Encarnacion" song while driving is one of my new favorite pleasures.

5 out of 5 stars NACHOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!! Lets get down to the nitty gritty..........2007-01-12

If I had to use only one word to describe this soundtrack, it would be Awesome! I like the fact that the producer incorporated a few memorable lines from the film. In addition to having the music from the movie, it includes the "songs" Ignacio sings within the film. If you liked this movie as well as Lucha Libre served up silly, then this a soundtrack you must have when wearing your stretchy pants in your room.
Libre
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Great upbeat latin music
  • Perfeccion!
  • The best salsa
  • Marc, you have never sounded sweeter!
  • Fantastico disco de Marc Anthony
 Libre
Marc Anthony
Manufacturer: Sony International
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00005RGNA
Release Date: 2001-11-20

Tracks:

  1. Celos
  2. Este Loco Que Te Mira
  3. Viviendo
  4. Hasta Que Vuelvas Conmigo
  5. Barco A La Deriva
  6. De Que Depende
  7. Yo Te Quiero
  8. Amor Aventurero
  9. Caminare

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There's a palpable sense of joy in Marc Anthony's voice. The salsa star and pop sensation may be slight in stature, but when he opens his mouth to sing, the sheer power and passion of his tenor grabs a hold of your heart and makes you sit up and pay attention. The king of contemporary salsa was born and raised in New York City, but as good as Anthony is in his native tongue, he is triumphant when he sings in Spanish. Like Youssou N'Dour, Celia Cruz, and other great voices, Anthony's intensity and purpose transcend language barriers: even if you don't understand his words, it's difficult not to feel what he is expressing. On his first salsa collection since 1997's potent Contra la Corriente (and his first CD since his 1999 self-titled, slightly watered-down pop smash) Marc Anthony allows the emotionality of the rhythm to take control. Backed by a topnotch band, Anthony's supple voice carries the beat along, and on tracks like the propulsive "De Que Depende" he soars. His joy and the joy of hearing a great singer are contagious. --Amy Linden

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Great upbeat latin music.......2007-01-20

I liked the variety of songs that Marc Anthony put on this CD. I enjoy listening to it, especially when driving. It gets me in a better and upbeat mood.

5 out of 5 stars Perfeccion!.......2006-05-01

This album is one of the finest I have ever had the pleasure of listening to. He is so clear and strong and he carries so much emotion and meaning in his voice that you don't need to understand the words to understand what the songs are about. It's a must have for anyone who enjoys salsa and for anyone who can appreciate powerful music. It's perfect!

5 out of 5 stars The best salsa.......2005-02-26

While in the past Marc Anthony has stuck with the safety of more conventional salsa sounds, Libre adds spice and variety while preserving the cultural significance of his music. Celos, Caminaré, and especially Hasta Que Vuelvas Conmigo make you go absolutely insane every time you listen; there's so much energy in the music. If you even remotely like salsa, Latin, or Marc Anthony, this is a must-have.

5 out of 5 stars Marc, you have never sounded sweeter!.......2004-06-10

Marc is definitely the salsa king of today. He is a beautiful, prolific singer and really captures the passion of the lyrics and mood of his songs.
Here are my critiques:
1. Celos--This song is so hot! What a great way to kick off the album. The salsa really keeps you moving, and Marc sounds like an angel. (5/5)
2. Este Loco Que Te Mira--Another great salsa tune. The arrangement on this song is gorgeous. (5/5)
3. Viviendo--Marc's voice sparkles with life and expression. (5/5)
4. Hasta Que Vuelvas Conmigo--If you haven't started dancing already, now would be the time! (5/5)
5. Barco A La Deriva--I love how this song starts off. There is a real indigenous sound--the panpipes make me think of Quechua music I studied in my ethnomusicology class. There is a great transition between the slow mood of this piece into the faster, more upbeat salsa rhythm that envelopes the second half of the song. (5/5)
6. De Que Depende--Back to salsa. Hot and full of life. (5/5)
7. Yo Te Quiero--I love you, too, Marc! (5/5)
8. Amor Aventurero--Marc is on fire with this piece. I just hope his passion doesn't boil over. (5/5)
9. Caminare--This beautiful ballad is filled with flavor. Even when Marc is a little more restrained and introspective, he still conveys the tenderness of his songs. That is definitely the case, here. (5/5)

5 out of 5 stars Fantastico disco de Marc Anthony.......2004-05-14

Este disco marca el regreso de Marc Anthony luego de varios años de ausencia debido a su exito como cantante anglosajon. Marc vuelve a su raices y a su estilo propio como salsero. Los nueve temas de este cd son exelente, especialmente "Yo Te Quiero" que una pena que Sony no lo hubiera promocionado. Lo unico que se puede decir negativo es que es un disco de corta duracion, o sea que tu te quedas con mas ganas de Marc. Pero en fin si eres fanatico de Marc Anthony y no tienes esta produccion no tienen idea de lo que se estan perdiendo, esta produccion es producida por Emilio Estefan Jr. y el maestro Angel "Cuco" Peña. Marc es unico...... Viva Puerto Rico
Michael Murray At The Cathedral Of St. John The Divine: Works By Franck, Widor, Dupré, Bach and Others
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Devine
  • Vibrant sound and Performance, some questionable interpretetations
  • Good, but not the best ever
  • Highly recommended
 Michael Murray At The Cathedral Of St. John The Divine: Works By Franck, Widor, Dupré, Bach and Others

Manufacturer: Telarc
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ASIN: B000003CUX
Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

  1. Agincourt Hymn
  2. The Emperor's Fanfare
  3. Psalm 19
  4. Trumpet Tune
  5. Finale
  6. Prelude And Fugue In E Minor, BWV 533, 'Cathedral'
  7. Meditation
  8. Prelude
  9. Chorale No. 2 In B Minor
  10. Cortege And Litany, Op. 19, No. 2
  11. Final

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Devine.......2007-07-31

I'm a big fan of Mr. Murray's organ playing. In fact I love it as much as I detest his fellow American Newman.

The acoustic of this huge cathedral is captured nicely on this wonderful CD ... especially the ear splitting State Trumpet (listen to tracks 1 and 2). There is a delicious account of Widor (one of the movements from Symphony 6 is perfect and makes me hanker for the whole cycle on this monsterous organ.

It's a shame that organ CDs seem to be hotch potch collections of famous music, but I think that's just the nature of the beast. Sadly, not ever piece on this CD thrilled me as much as the Widor, but that's just personal. I'll most definitely look out for more CDs from St. John the Devine as the organ is to be heard to be believed!

4 out of 5 stars Vibrant sound and Performance, some questionable interpretetations.......2006-05-29

This particular michael murray recording makes up for the lack of recordings of the magnificent organ in St. John Divine. It is perhaps one of the greatest and largest American organs, notably the very powerful state trumpet stop located underneath one of the rose windows (This is one of the few stops of its kind in existence). The Agincourt Hynm really shows off what this stop is capable of. There is some good variety in this recording, although sometimes I felt that the State Trumpet was used in excess (it became annoying at points, simply because it was so powerful and overused). The biggest downfall of this recording is the interpretation of the Widor Symphony VI Finale. I felt the tempo was extremely too slow, and due to this, was lacking the excitment of this wonderful piece (For a more exciting, no holds-barred recording of the Widor 6th, check out David M. Patrick's recording). Overall, this recording is very powerful and really shows off what this famous, yet, not so very often recorded organ can do.

4 out of 5 stars Good, but not the best ever.......1999-11-08

This disc has on it one of America's foremost organists playing one of the largest organs ever constructed. The result is a mix of good music well played with some rather irritating bits. Firstly, the Dunstable and the Purcell (actually by Jeremiah Clarke) make use of the incredible State Trumpet stop; whilst this makes for an excellent first track, in which it appears briefly at the start and end in a sort of fanfare motif, the use of this stop in the Trumpet Tune becomes ear-splitting and tiresome. Murray also has an apparent predilection for slower speeds (though in the main there is nothing wrong with that). Perhaps the most annoying thing is the second Vierne track (the Prelude in D major)- the sleeve notes make a clear point that "any music can be played on this organ", but whether as a result of the recording equipment or the gigantic acoustic or the instrument, it is as if this track was recorded through thick cotton wool from a distant room in the Cathedral. However, even with all these points, this is an interesting programme rendered with genuine sensitivity on a challenging instrument. Worth listening to.

5 out of 5 stars Highly recommended.......1999-06-27

I bought this CD several years ago, and I never get tired of listening to it. Michael Murray gives his usual brilliant rendition of some of the world's greatest organ music in a setting with vibrant accoustics as St. John the Divine is one of the largest churches in the US. This should be required listening for any organ enthusiast.
Arroz con Mango
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Tiempo Libre
  • Great album, but kind of short
  • Wow!!
  • Timba: La vida misma!!!
  • Perfect Follow up to my previous favorite - Buena Vista Soc. Clb
 Arroz con Mango
Tiempo Libre
Manufacturer: Shanachie
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00080Z76Y
Release Date: 2005-05-24

Tracks:

  1. La Cosa
  2. Ven Pa' Miami
  3. Arroz Con Mango
  4. Lengua Larga
  5. Un Son
  6. Pare Cochero
  7. Esa Mujer
  8. Fe
  9. Se Formo La Rumba
  10. Se Ponen

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Cuba's timba musicians create a hard-edged dance music filled with energy, drawing upon jazz, funk, European classical, reggae, and myriad traditional Cuban rhythms. The music has a more global flair to it than some of the older styles, but timba is still wholly Cuban. Starting out as a Miami-based group of Cuban expatriate musician who played in other bands (Albita, Arturo Sandoval, NG La Banda and others), Tiempo Libre got serious when it was offered a slot opening for the legendary Celia Cruz and hasn't looked back since. The septet gets a surprisingly big sound driven by the traditional twin engines of sizzling brass and unrelenting rhythms. Most of the tunes on this too-short 40-minute debut are originals that offer the musicians' own take on their new home fused with the music they love. Indeed, while so many other Cuban exports are looking to the past, here's a band that's proudly in the here and now. --Tad Hendrickson

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Tiempo Libre.......2007-01-11

This is THE HOTTEST Cuban group to come to us in 40 years. Their energy and musicianship excells anything else out there today. This music will move you.

5 out of 5 stars Great album, but kind of short.......2006-02-27

Como todos los que han escrito estoy de acuerdo que es un buen album. Yo diria que el ritmo que tocan es perfecto para un grupo de Timba fuera de Cuba, ya que no es tan fuerte como Bamboleo o Los Van Van. La bateria aqui esta mas controlada y las canciones no son tan largas como otros grupos. Tambien los metales son mas sutiles que muchos grupos de Cuba. Pero eso no hace que el grupo sea de menor calidad, sino que les da un estilo un poco diferente que esta muy bien pulido.
Algo interesante tambien es que tienen a un percusionista tocando bateria, bata, timbal, bongos, y cencerro. En ciertas canciones algunos de estos instrumentos se estan tocando al mismo tiempo lo cual da a preguntar que hara el grupo cuando tocan en vivo para arreglar el deficit.

3 out of 5 stars Wow!!.......2006-02-18

It cannot get hotter than this! I write about Irish music for a living. What an alternative!! These guys are stunning. I don't know a lot about this music. But I do what gets me dancing in my office! This is just perfect!! Wow!

5 out of 5 stars Timba: La vida misma!!!.......2005-12-12

Finally a US Timba band capable to groove like those in Havana. I grew up dancing Timba in Cuba and this band makes me feel like if I was there all over again. Once you get Timba in your system every other rhythm takes a second place.
A LATIN GRAMMY nomination for this band speaks for itself.

5 out of 5 stars Perfect Follow up to my previous favorite - Buena Vista Soc. Clb.......2005-07-19

don't know that much about Cuban music - just know I've loved Buena Vista Social club since that album came out. I never believed anything could top that. But now that I've listened to ths album by these young Miami-based Cubans, I've fallen in love with Cuban music all over again. A perfect album to perk you up on even the bluest of days. These guys have a pipleline into some pure sense of musical joy that most musicians just dream of.
Corazon Libre
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Corazon Libre - Mercedes Sosa
  • so happy she's back
  • A New Pearl from Mercedes
  • Pure perfection
 Corazon Libre
Mercedes Sosa
Manufacturer: Deutsche Grammophon
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0009DBXJA
Release Date: 2005-09-13

Tracks:

  1. Los ninos de nuestro olvido - Javier Casalla [Violin]
  2. El olvidau
  3. Cantor del obraje
  4. Solo pa' bailarla - Javier Casalla [Violin]
  5. Pais
  6. Chacarera del fuego
  7. Tonada Del Viejo Amor
  8. Como flor del campo
  9. Zamba de Argamonte
  10. Sufrida tierra - Javier Casalla [Violin]
  11. Tonada del Otono
  12. La cancis urgente
  13. Todo Cambia
  14. Lapachos en primavera
  15. Corazibre
  16. Y la milonga lo sabe

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Corazon Libre - Mercedes Sosa.......2006-02-24

Excelente disco, como todos los de ella. Lo recomiendo a todos los amantes de la buena musica de conciencia.
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5 out of 5 stars so happy she's back.......2005-10-09

Mercedes has been sick for a couplle of years but if that's taken a toll on her voice somehow, her art goes deeper and deeper. I strongly recommend this album to her fans, and to those who want to know what Argentine folklore is all about. Though her sound is somewhat fragile on certain songs, the delivery remains unparallelled, and she's always in tune. In Zamba de Argamonte, she handles her head tones admirably and ends up the song on a far-fetched, perfectly-tuned note. Remarkable!

5 out of 5 stars A New Pearl from Mercedes.......2005-10-09

If you are already familiar with Mercedes Sosa, you are probably elated that she has released a new album. Having turned seventy years old and of fragile health in recent years, her recordings have been spare -with live recordings filling wider gaps between those with new songs- which makes this release even a stronger reason to rejoice.
As far as this album is concerned, the wait has been amply justified. Mercedes has chosen an intimate ensemble for these offerings, the accompaniment consists of musicians with whom she's played for many years, and the few instruments and austere -yet heartfelt- arrangements in each song focused on her exquisite voice and the mastery of her interpretations.
To select songs for singular praise is quite difficult since every one of these tracks is magnificent, whether they are songs she's not sung before or those who she's chosen to sing again with new arrangements. That said, there are several which deserve attention and promise special delight.
Among the new songs, "Corazón Libre" which is bound for addition to her long list of classics, "País," "Tonada del Otoño," "Tonada del Viejo Amor" - a duet with the legendary Eduardo Falú- and "Y la Milonga lo Sabe" are stunning in their depth and simplicity.
When it comes to new versions, "Todo Cambia," a song that has reached hymn-like status in Argentina since she first sung it, shines brightly. Furthermore, her choice of recording it in a slower and quieter form, brings to the fore new dimensions and nuances -at least it's true in my case- that you may not have fully appreciated before.
All in all, Mercedes Sosa has made another pearl of an album, and if her voice may not always have the chant-like power of earlier recordings, it has not lost any of the heart and wisdom she's known for infusing her songs with. Whenever I listen to this album I'm reminded of the poet Stanley Kunnitz when he says "I am not done with my changes" because Mercedes is clearly not done with hers. May God bless her.

5 out of 5 stars Pure perfection.......2005-09-15

Mercedes Sosa is back after many years of not performing. She's 70, and what a voice she still has!! The songs are wonderful, inspiring, acoustic and melancholic.. she the voice of Argentina.. so go and buy it!!
What You've Been Waiting For/Lo Que Esperabas
Average customer rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
  • Good CD but not great
  • Buena Timba Fuerte
 What You've Been Waiting For/Lo Que Esperabas
Tiempo Libre
Manufacturer: Shanachie
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000EZ91AQ
Release Date: 2006-05-23

Tracks:

  1. Opening
  2. Lo Que Esperabas
  3. Manos Pa'rriba
  4. Arrebatao'
  5. A Bayamo en Coche
  6. Tengo Que Olvidarte
  7. Ven A Bailar
  8. La Llave
  9. Esto Esta' Listo
  10. Ella Tiene

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Timba is the supercharged successor to salsa, and this Miami-based, Grammy-nominated group is one of hottest exponents of this still-evolving genre. Led by keyboardist/arranger Jorge Gomez, a graduate of Cuba's famed Escuela Nacional de Arte, and vocalist Joaquin (El Kid) Diaz , this unit lights it up with a fiery, Earth, Wind and Fire-style horn section, rap-friendly vocals, and killer Afro-Cuban percussion. Aside from a spirited update of the Aldalberto Alvarez classic cha cha cha, "A Bayamo en Coche," the selections are original compositions with a dancing agenda, including the title track, the infectious descarga "Manos Pa'rriba," and the Weather Report-like sound of "Ven a Bailar." All told, this disc is an excellent follow-up to their 2005 effort, Arroz Con Mango. With larger recording budgets and even more expansive musical vistas, who knows how far this band will go. --Eugene Holley, Jr.

Customer Reviews:

3 out of 5 stars Good CD but not great.......2007-02-09

I really liked the first cd but this one seems to somewhat repeat the first. I'm really a timba fan and expected this new cd to experiment with different sounds and it just did not. I hope the next cd moves towards good timba music like Klimax, or Charanga.

4 out of 5 stars Buena Timba Fuerte.......2007-01-06

Este disco se destaca por ritmos agresivos, montunos medio locos, y una musicalidad de alta clase. Todos los musicos tocan bien. Este es definitivamente para fiestas, baile, y los que les guste la musica latina agresiva.
Cuba Libre
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Nostalgic
  • overall very good, but missing an important song...
  • great place to start with Cuban music
  • Superb Chirino - a CLASSIC
  • The Ultimate Latin Starter CD . . . and more.
 Cuba Libre
Willy Chirino
Manufacturer: Sony International
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00000FXXM
Release Date: 1998-11-03

Tracks:

  1. Cuba Libre
  2. Cuba Que Lindos Son Tus Paisajes
  3. Que Viva Chango
  4. Habanera Tu/La Bella Cubana
  5. El Manisero
  6. Cuba Linda
  7. La Esquina Habanera
  8. Ausencia
  9. La Enganadora/Silver Star
  10. Son De La Loma/Veneracion
  11. Guantanamera
  12. Soy Guajiro
  13. Hablame De Jatibonico

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Nostalgic.......2007-04-03

Terrific CD - it took me back to my childhood and the music my parents loved; the song "Ausencia", sung by Willie and his wife, herself the daughter of the singing duo Olga Y Tony, caught me by surprise by making me cry; it was one of my mother's favorites. It's a priceless reminder of an era now gone but not forgotten. Willy never forgets his Cuban roots, and as his contemporary in age, I can relate to his memories, and his music.

5 out of 5 stars overall very good, but missing an important song..........2005-11-13

I enjoy listening to this cd, but i am surprised that willy
Chirino left out the song LAMENTO CUBANO,a song from the MachAdo
period of the 1930's and which I find so perfect to describe
the Cuba of today.
To my pleasant suprise this song was included in the filmç
DIRTY DANCING HAVANA NIGHTS, where it was sung by DONATO,
Yet, I can find no explanation why it was left out of the
soundtrack of the film. Next time you warch the movie, you will
hear this song in the street scene when the american girl meets
the Cuban guy.
Willy, next time you record a CD, please include the song LAMENTO CUBANO, if possible in a duo with DONATO. It's a pity
we can not get a copy of this song as it was performed in the film.
Thank you, willy CHirinos, for this Cd.

5 out of 5 stars great place to start with Cuban music.......2003-12-13

This is clearly Willy Chirino's best. His next best does not even come close. He is a little controversial and is completely banned in Cuba as a Florida right-winger. But I talked to Cubans in Cuba and those particular folk, who are knowledgeable, love this CD and know about the songs on it, although they don't really own CDs much and CD playing boomboxes are a luxury. As for me, I'm not a Cuban--as if that matters--but in things Cuban, sometimes such a disclaimer is demanded. This CD was an early acquisition that put me on the right track. This is not the best Cuban music there is, but its very, very good and accessible for non-Cubans and very rewarding, and well done. The overall production is magnificent. Its the best Cuban music that I know of made outside of Cuba in a generation. And I know a little bit about this subject.

5 out of 5 stars Superb Chirino - a CLASSIC.......2002-06-10

As a Cuban born American, listening to this album has become a deeply enriching, fulfilling experience, offering me the unique opportunity to dig into my roots and share a common bond with my parents' generation, during which time most of these songs became popular. Willy Chirino embellishes each track with utter humanity and syncopating rythmns that will have you dancing in the den! Included are such Cuban classics as "el Manisero" (the "Peanut Vendor") and "Son de la Loma" ("They Come from the Hills") two lovely paeans to the guajiro/farmer lifestyle that percolates through most of our Cuban sounds. Better than Gloria, more accessible than Celia, and richer in scope and sound than Albita, Secada and many others, Willy Chirino puts his trademark energy and vocal prowess to superb use here. A startling, refreshing album that serves as an extension of the Cuban culture.

5 out of 5 stars The Ultimate Latin Starter CD . . . and more........2001-04-13

This eclectic collection of Cuban songs would be my recommendation for anyone who's new to the genre. But I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to Latinophiles either.

I've played this CD so many times that if it were a record, I'd be hearing both sides at once. There's a fine variety of ballads, dance music and traditional tunes that hit the mark the first time you hear them, but continue to satisfy after repeated hearings.

"Son de La Loma" is an almost transcendental experience. I never cared much for "El Manisero" until I heard Chirino's superb rendition. The title song starts the CD off with a bang, and the last two cuts end it on a terrific upbeat note.

The guest singers, arrangements and sound quality are all excellent.

Get this CD today!
Evolucion
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Plena's
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Plena Libre
Manufacturer: Times Square Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000B5XSQW
Release Date: 2005-10-04

Tracks:

  1. Mi Plena Es Lilbre
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Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • gisselle en su mejor momento
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Manufacturer: Universal Latino
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000G73U8G
Release Date: 2006-07-18

Tracks:

  1. Aventurero
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4 out of 5 stars gisselle en su mejor momento.......2006-08-08

Este trabajo marca lo mejor de gisselle hasta el momento.Su evolucion y crecimiento artisticos se hacen evidentes en este album.El tema "No tengo ley" es mi favorito ella deberia grabar mas temas asi tipo discoteca el ritmo le va muy bien a su voz asi como su fuerte que es por supuesto el merengue.En cuanto a las baladas al ser baladas rockeras son mas diveritidas y se hacen mas creibles ya que su voz se muestra mas madura y potente en este album mis favoritas "Alas del amor" y"Hasta Rompernos"."Duele en el Alma" es hermosa y en cuanto a los merengues en este compacto se destacan "De que nos vale" y "Aventurero" definitivamente gisselle puede incorporar reggeatoneros a su propuesta sin que se le vea como algo impuesto si no natural a mi en lo personal siempre me ha gustado esta mezca de reggearengue desde sus inicios por ejemplo "Franchezca" y "Lisa m".En definitiva este album no debe faltar en tu coleccion.
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  • Manny Oquendo and Libre - Not your average Latin band
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Release Date: 2000-11-21

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Latin jazz musicians have thrived, artistically and commercially, in New York for decades. The veteran timbalero Manny Oquendo and his group Libre have been doing that since 1974. Just as Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers spawned the future stars Wynton and Branford Marsalis and Terence Blanchard, the best and brightest Latin musicians have come from Oquendo's Libre--including conguero and trumpeter Jerry Gonzalez and his bass-playing brother, Andy. This edition of Libre features Andy Gonzalez on bass, trombonists Papo Vazquez and Jimmy Bosch, and pianist Willie Rodriguez. Oquendo and company swing on the salsa jams "Oquendo y Libre" and "Muevete un Poco," (the former featuring rapper El Cacique) and offer a kicking treatment of the Count Basie favorite, "Lester Leaps In." The husky contralto of Cuba's Xiomara Lugart colors the ballroom bolero "Quiereme y Veras," enhanced by Joe Locke's orchestral synthesizer and vibraphone fills. The guaracha-rumba "No Cuentas" and the mambo-son "Chiquilla Ideal" exemplify the call-and-response and montuno traditions that cement Latin music's thrilling range. --Eugene Holley Jr.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Manny Oquendo and Libre - Not your average Latin band.......2001-01-08

Manny Oquendo and Libre are much more than just a Latin band. Over the years (27) they have become one of New York's treasures and a cultural institution! Consider the amount of talent that has sprung from "la escuela" (the school)of Manny Oquendo and Libre: Jerry Gonzalez, Andy Gonzalez, Dave Valentin, Papo Vasquez, Steve Turre, Jimmy Bosch and Herman Olivera to name a few. The bands most recent release is entitled, "Los New Yorkinos!" This is typical Libre, swinging from start to finish. Some of the songs have been around for a number of years and just needed a little overdubbing, remixing and a finsishing touch. As usual, Libre serves up a potopourri of rhythms for the dancer's: Salsa, Latin Jazz, Mambo, Guaracha, Rumba, Guajira and even a sensuous bolero for good measure. Featured on vocals are Cuban sensation, Xiomara Lougart, Jorge Maldonado and rapper, Cacique who all do an admirable job.

Libre has had a running dilemma of sorts that has plagued them over the years. ... Libre gets almost no air play and rarely work in their own hometown. They spend most of their time touring, where they receive the admiration they should be getting here. This band that started out with a one day at a time attitude has been swingin for 27 years. Therin lies the contradiction. Go figure.

The next time Manny Oquendo and Libre appear at a venue near you, treat yourself. Manny Oquendo and Libre are one of the greatest bands (of any genre) to ever grace a stage. Moreover, I dare you not to dance!

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