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Heidi Drockelman, Indie-Music
...this self-dubbed "Hillbilly Soul" artist churned out a phat album of material that was as unexpected as it was brilliant.
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Pure Hillbilly Soul - all you need to do is hear it and you'll love it.
Harlem
On United We Swing, Spanish Harlem Orchestra continues in the same classic-meets-contemporary sound, but with refreshing originality. Nine of the songs are original compositions grounded in the unique identity the band has forged based on the musical legacy of El Barrio, a pulsating Eastside community in NYC located to the south of 125th St that gave rise to Boogaloo, Latin Soul, and Salsa.
Some favourite, well-loved songs (such as "Cupid," "Chain Gang," "Bring it on Home to Me," etc.) have been thumpingly and effectively re-worked to give them an edginess which causes the temperature to soar in that highly charged, festive atmosphere.
You can feel the electricity in the air! Sam teases and cajoles an attentive and adoring audience who eagerly comply with the call to party. The tempo intensifies and reaches a crescendo at the end of a totally exhilarating and riveting musical experience!
The way Sam Cooke works the crowd is a thing of beauty. Those people that attended this performance are some lucky folks. He gives it his all and the crowd appreciates it. My personal favorite was "Chain Gang" because of the way he works the crowd at the end and because his voice is just electrifying with his "oh yeah" screams. Sam Cooke may not be my favorite artist but I believe he's the greatest artist of all-time. This record is one of the many testaments of that.
Of course, my favorite is "Bring It On Home To Me." Sam delivers his music with all the fervor of a gospel sermon and beat of a pop/doo wop song. Then, there are also the usual hits, from "Cupid" to "Twistin' The Night Away."
If you're looking for a soul album to start a collection, this IS the ONE!!! It'll keep you moving!!! The sound is no longer mono, making it all the more enjoyable. The fact that Sam could get the place jumpin' is exactly why he was such a great entertainer. You can feel the high energy and the fun of that evening back in 1963 oozing out of the stereo every time you listen to this album. James Brown may be the Godfather of soul, but Sam Cooke is the father!!!
The main reason that it is great is b/c Sam Cooke works the audience. The cd builds up steam as the songs go by. This is a snowball rolling down a hill that gets bigger and bigger.
He talks to the audience, works the ladies, entices the men, pumps up his band, etc. The songs are almost a "best of" situation. Chain gang, having a party, twisting are all awesome!
You know how great the cd is? The recording has serious limitations. There are no highs and no lows. Horns, guitar, bass, drums are all mixed way towards the back but Cooke's singing and talking are way towards the front. It does not matter and should not influence anyone's listening pleasure.
A great comparison is to Otis Redding live at the Whiskey a Go Go. That is a good concert, fantastic sound recording and the band seriously rocks. This blows that away.
This is not only the best concert cd but also, it is obvious how other entertainers and djs modeled themselves afer Sam Cooke's style.
What a shame that this tremendous performer died in his prime.
Whoever reads this take note...I am no soul music fanatic. I am a Lez Zep. Who, Nirvana, guitarnut type of guy. THAT is how powerful that this work is b/c it most definetly rocks more than "live at leeds", "get your ya yas out", "Song remains the same", etc.
Lyrics10/10 Beats 8/10
Overall I believe that Ms. Battle performs better in complete opera recordings than recital albums, but most of her recital recordings are of at least good quality and this Christmas collection is outstanding. She handles all of the works with apparent similar ease, but since the recording is so varied, this is a compliment to her skill as a performer. She begins and ends with "O Come All Ye Faithful" where she does a few vocal acrobatics but it's never overdone. Each time I think of what the bets part of the collection is, my mind changes. She brings her skills from the operatic stage in her renditions of "O Holy Night," "Gesu Bambino" (only Pavarotti sings this better, but it's a very close second), and "The Zither Carol" which sounds so much like something that could come from the mouths of Oscar from UN BALLO or Zurbinetta from ARIADNE AUF NAXOS, two of her signature roles. The music from the African American Spirituals tradition and American background are well done and the accompaniment of the Harlem Boys Choir, used to great advantage here adds so much.
With so many Christmas collections from the world of opera available, choosing one can be difficult, but this is one collection that has proven to be a joy for almost fifteen years and will continue to give holiday pleasure for years to come.
This CR kicks of strong with track one that will refuse to leave your brain, luckily the other tracks take you on a ride around Bole and Harlem occasionally hinting back to track one.
Ashagre
In the documentary which accompanies the excellent performance film "Calle 54", Bebo and Chucho Valdes, Richie Gonzalez, Michel Camilo, Eliane Elias, and even Chano Dominguez all say that 'Africa is the Grandfather of Latin Jazz'. In case you lost count, that's two Cubans, a Puerto Rican, a Dominican, a Brazilian and a Spainard (thrown in for good measure) all saying the same thing so what are we arguing about. We know that the majority of the "ritmos" that make up what we today call Salsa came from what "re-emerged" and "melded" in Cuba. These styles were brought to New York, met with some Bomba, Plena and probably a little, Merengue and Bachata (and don't forget the Blues, Swing and Soul)and eventually became the "sauce" that we now call "Salsa".
So instead of you guys fighting, you should be happy that your ancestors were ablle to keep more of their own unique traditions and music (unlike my own) and give the world such a rich palette of culture and music. So don't let the pride blind you to the truth.
By the way, this CD is worth the price for "Obssesion" alone, as one reviewer pointed out.
Ahora lo rescatable es que la gente que toca en este disco (Jimmy savater, Ray de la Paz, jimmy Bosch) esta preocupada por darle nueva vida a la salsa dura y olvidarse de la perjudicial "erotic salsa". Y eso no tiene el CD de BVSC. Salvo Compay Segundo y Eliades Ochoa, los demas no son lo mejor de la historia musical cubana. Falto gente como Graciela Grillo (diez veces mejor que Omara Portuondo), Laito Sureda (veinte veces mejor que Ibrahim Ferrer), o la genialidad de los señores Reynaldo Hierrezuelo o Reynaldo Creagh (mil veces mejor que Puntillita Licea). En este caso me gusta mas lo hecho por Vieja Trova Santiaguera que este fenomeno del marketing llamado BVSC. hace unos dias vi a I. Ferrer en Lima con algunos musicos de BVSC y no me convencio.
Este disco de SHO que cumple su cometido: sabor, descarga, sandunga, y tumbao. Altamente recomendable para bailar y tomar unos tragos. El CD de BVSC solo fue bueno en su momento, today no more. Pero la salsa y el son aun viven y hay que seguir escuchandolos
this lp is just pure pleasure,spectacular music, between jazz, soul and funk, legendary musicians, great vocals, deep lyrics...just not to be missed
The Running time is only a partly 30 mins, but such complaints do prove to be somewhat redundant, as one listen to the performances contained here, will make such quibbles regarding its length seem foolish. This is the perfect example of the sound of Latin Americans migrating to North America, and becoming influenced by ther new surroundings and forming groups, and then performing/recording expressive and passionate music that not only touches upon the roots of latin music, but sounds like it was influenced by Black music such and R&B and early Soul. Because there is so much energy, modal musical shapes, rhythmic precision and melodic arrangements, that it's truly a wonder that this Cd, hasn't had the widespread recognition and praises heaped upon it, like some of the more universally recognised Jazz/Latin albums out there.
The Percussion throughout is sublime, and it highlights Eddie & Charlie's composition and arrangement skills to the fore, and if you've never given Eddie's (or indeed Charlies) other work the time of day, then I assure you, after listening to this staggering work, you'll certainly be inclined to seek out more of their work. As it takes on an almost experimental and improvisational feeling, moving effortlessly from mood, groove, feel and texture. multi-dimensional percussion sections, coupled with brass-heavy horn sections, and carefree guitar and ethereal keyboard work. Not that this album is anything less than accessible, which it frequently is...it's just that, this feels like a Special moment in time, when all the musicians are perfectly in synch with each other and remain musically locked into each other then and are Instinctually feeding off each other, you should take this opportunity to hear a exceptional one-off spectaclular performance, fron a band that would never (seemingly) follow up this landmark album. And it's a classic, not just purely for how breathtaking brilliant it was, but also for the fact that some 30 years later, it still sounds as innovative and essential as it did in the 70's. A must have release
This is the music that influenced some of the greats, I recommend it highly.
was the best rend. he'd heard too-he grew up with Louis Armstrong playing music in his house in chicago in the 30's. The whole CD is easy and Great!
The tracks I heard moved me very much and it took me a year to get the LP recorded on Tape. I later had the CD and played the track Lady Sits Alone in a nite club. The people who danced to it never believed a Ghanaian composed the song. All the tracks are catchy and especially Elmina and Harlem Nocturne's acoustic grand piano works are superb. The CD is a must buy............
...this self-dubbed "Hillbilly Soul" artist churned out a phat album of material that was as unexpected as it was brilliant.
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Pure Hillbilly Soul - all you need to do is hear it and you'll love it.
Harlem
Harlem,Shawn Amos,Unbreakable,10 songs of pure hillbilly soul from critically acclaimed singer-songwriter with guest appearances from former Jayhawk Mark Olson and Crazy Horse guitarist Poncho Sampedro (on searing cover of Neil Young's "Southern Man"),Folk-Rock,Roots Rock,Singer/Songwriter
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United We Swing
Spanish Harlem Orchestra Manufacturer: Six Degrees ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD  General
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ASIN: B000P6R868 Release Date: 2007-05-15 |
Tracks:
- S.H.O Intro
- Llego La Orquesta
- En El Tiempo Del Palladium
- Se Formo La Rumba
- Sacala Bailar
- Ahora Si
- Que Bonito
- Salsa Pa'l Bailador
- Mujer Divina
- Soy Candela
- Plena Con Sabor
- Danzon For My Father
- Late In the Evening
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Spanish Harlem Orchestra's United We Swing does more than just make you want to dance. The joyous collection will likely incite a full-scale house party, complete with flowy dresses, sparkly jewelry, and silky, unbuttoned shirts. The disc plays like an actual live performance, a tight mix of passion and precision. Bandleader Oscar Hernandez even introduces the entire outfit on the opening track. Horns blare, percussion pulses, and a voice of choruses guides several numbers. If nothing else, take a listen to the trio of "Sacala Bailar," "Ahora Si," and "Que Bonito," which comes midway through the disc, for an idea of SHO's sparkling seamlessness. "Danzon For My Father" is a touching instrumental tribute, and the bilingual "Late in the Evening-Tarde en la Noche" features an inspired guest spot by Paul Simon, who matches the group's swelling enthusiasm. Swing does just that--and so much more. --Joey GuerraCustomer Reviews:
You have no option but to dance.......2007-05-23
On United We Swing, Spanish Harlem Orchestra continues in the same classic-meets-contemporary sound, but with refreshing originality. Nine of the songs are original compositions grounded in the unique identity the band has forged based on the musical legacy of El Barrio, a pulsating Eastside community in NYC located to the south of 125th St that gave rise to Boogaloo, Latin Soul, and Salsa.
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One Night Stand: Sam Cooke Live at the Harlem Square Club, 1963
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ASIN: B000AO4NJU Release Date: 2005-09-20 |
Tracks:
- Soul Twist/Introduction
- Feel It (Don't Fight It)
- Chain Gang
- Cupid
- Medley: It's All Right/For Sentimental Reasons
- Twistin' The Night Away
- Somebody Have Mercy
- Bring It On Home To Me
- Nothing Can Change This Love
- Having A Party
Customer Reviews:
A Mature Sam Cooke.......2007-07-26
An Unforgettable Live Album.......2007-04-17
Some favourite, well-loved songs (such as "Cupid," "Chain Gang," "Bring it on Home to Me," etc.) have been thumpingly and effectively re-worked to give them an edginess which causes the temperature to soar in that highly charged, festive atmosphere.
You can feel the electricity in the air! Sam teases and cajoles an attentive and adoring audience who eagerly comply with the call to party. The tempo intensifies and reaches a crescendo at the end of a totally exhilarating and riveting musical experience!
One of the greatest live performances.......2007-01-12
The way Sam Cooke works the crowd is a thing of beauty. Those people that attended this performance are some lucky folks. He gives it his all and the crowd appreciates it. My personal favorite was "Chain Gang" because of the way he works the crowd at the end and because his voice is just electrifying with his "oh yeah" screams. Sam Cooke may not be my favorite artist but I believe he's the greatest artist of all-time. This record is one of the many testaments of that.
ONE OF THE BEST ALBUMS EVER!.......2006-11-21
Of course, my favorite is "Bring It On Home To Me." Sam delivers his music with all the fervor of a gospel sermon and beat of a pop/doo wop song. Then, there are also the usual hits, from "Cupid" to "Twistin' The Night Away."
If you're looking for a soul album to start a collection, this IS the ONE!!! It'll keep you moving!!! The sound is no longer mono, making it all the more enjoyable. The fact that Sam could get the place jumpin' is exactly why he was such a great entertainer. You can feel the high energy and the fun of that evening back in 1963 oozing out of the stereo every time you listen to this album. James Brown may be the Godfather of soul, but Sam Cooke is the father!!!
should get more than 5 stars!.......2006-08-19
The main reason that it is great is b/c Sam Cooke works the audience. The cd builds up steam as the songs go by. This is a snowball rolling down a hill that gets bigger and bigger.
He talks to the audience, works the ladies, entices the men, pumps up his band, etc. The songs are almost a "best of" situation. Chain gang, having a party, twisting are all awesome!
You know how great the cd is? The recording has serious limitations. There are no highs and no lows. Horns, guitar, bass, drums are all mixed way towards the back but Cooke's singing and talking are way towards the front. It does not matter and should not influence anyone's listening pleasure.
A great comparison is to Otis Redding live at the Whiskey a Go Go. That is a good concert, fantastic sound recording and the band seriously rocks. This blows that away.
This is not only the best concert cd but also, it is obvious how other entertainers and djs modeled themselves afer Sam Cooke's style.
What a shame that this tremendous performer died in his prime.
Whoever reads this take note...I am no soul music fanatic. I am a Lez Zep. Who, Nirvana, guitarnut type of guy. THAT is how powerful that this work is b/c it most definetly rocks more than "live at leeds", "get your ya yas out", "Song remains the same", etc.
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Harlem World
Mase Manufacturer: Bad Boy ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD East Coast
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ASIN: B0000039QL Release Date: 1997-10-28 |
Tracks:
- Puff's Intro
- Do You Wanna Get $?
- Take What's Yours
- Mad Rapper (Interlude)
- Will They Die 4 You?
- Lookin' At Me
- White Girl (Interlude)
- Love U So
- The Player Way
- Hater (Interlude)
- Niggaz Wanna Act
- Feel So Good
- What You Want
- Phone Conversation (Interlude)
- Cheat On You
- 24 Hrs. To Live
- I Need To Be
- Watch Your Back (Interlude)
- Wanna Hurt Mase?
- Jealous Guy
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Harlem World describes a hedonistic lifestyle infomercialist Tom Vu would envy. Girls, riches, mo' money, mo' problems--it's all part of the game when you're Sean "Puffy" Combs's protégé, Mase. With his distinctive, narcoleptic vocals, Mase paints vivid pictures of singular Mase-ian problems on the dance-floor hits "Feel So Good," "Cheat On U," and "Wanna Hurt Mase?" Harlem World seems like a nice shiny package of proven hit making; problem is, Mase packs the charisma of Matt Dillon (always promising, but always the supporting actor). He has trouble keeping Harlem World interesting, hence the preponderance of guests, including Busta Rhymes, Lil' Kim, Jay-Z, Total, and Puffy, of course. Good news: the Puff Daddy chop shop is open for beat recycling, and Harlem World will ring more than a few bells of recognition. Not-so-good news: Puffy's style of commercial rap is dependent on charisma (see the Notorious B.I.G. and Lil' Kim), and Mase is running on empty. --Todd InoueCustomer Reviews:
Classic.......2007-01-26
Harlem World.......2006-12-28
hip hop classic!.......2006-05-13
Best Rapper Ever!!!.......2006-02-23
Hot.......2005-11-28
Lyrics10/10 Beats 8/10
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A Christmas Celebration: Kathleen Battle
Kathleen Battle , traditional/various , Leonard Slatkin , and Orchestra of St. Luke's with New York Choral Artists & Harlem Boys' Choir Manufacturer: EMI Classics ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Gounod
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ASIN: B000002ROL Release Date: 1990-10-25 |
Tracks:
- O Come All Ye Faithful
- O Holy Night
- Bring A Torch, Jeannette Isabelle
- Fum, Fum, Fum!
- Lo, How A Rose E'er Blooming
- Ave Maria
- Gesu Bambino
- Medley: I Saw Three Ships; The First Nowell; The Holly And The Ivy
- Away In A Manger
- Silent Night
- Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
- Mary's Cradle Song
- Zither Carol
- I Wonder As I Wander
- Mary Had A Baby
- Rise Up, Shepherd
- What Child Is This?
- Ave Maria
- Finale and Reprise: Veni, Veni, Emmanuel; It Came Upon A Midnight Clear; O Little Town Of Bethlehem; Silent Night; O Come All Ye Faithful
Customer Reviews:
A Christmas Celebration: Kathleen Battle.......2007-01-19
One of the most beautiful Christmas albums .......2005-11-22
A Christmas Collection For The Ages.......2005-11-13
Overall I believe that Ms. Battle performs better in complete opera recordings than recital albums, but most of her recital recordings are of at least good quality and this Christmas collection is outstanding. She handles all of the works with apparent similar ease, but since the recording is so varied, this is a compliment to her skill as a performer. She begins and ends with "O Come All Ye Faithful" where she does a few vocal acrobatics but it's never overdone. Each time I think of what the bets part of the collection is, my mind changes. She brings her skills from the operatic stage in her renditions of "O Holy Night," "Gesu Bambino" (only Pavarotti sings this better, but it's a very close second), and "The Zither Carol" which sounds so much like something that could come from the mouths of Oscar from UN BALLO or Zurbinetta from ARIADNE AUF NAXOS, two of her signature roles. The music from the African American Spirituals tradition and American background are well done and the accompaniment of the Harlem Boys Choir, used to great advantage here adds so much.
With so many Christmas collections from the world of opera available, choosing one can be difficult, but this is one collection that has proven to be a joy for almost fifteen years and will continue to give holiday pleasure for years to come.
Kathleen Battle, My Madam Christmas.......2004-12-28
Pure Joy.......2003-12-07
I bought this CD in the early 1990's, and I am here to buy it again because I have worn out the original with scratches, etc. I only listen to it during the Christmas season, but I enjoy it enough to hear it all year.
The 'Christmas Celebration' CD should be enough to convince you to also purchase Kathleen's 'A Carnegie Hall Christmas Concert'. Ms. Battle's wonderful soprano voice is joined by that of the mezzo-soprano Frederica von Stade, and the blending is more than memorable. There are a couple of songs which are on both CD's, but you'll want to hear both. In fact, the video of the PBS special is also available, and I recommend buying all three. You won't regret it.
Some of my favorite selections from 'Christmas Celebration' include 'Bring a Torch, Jeannette, Isabelle' and 'Fum, Fum, Fum', both of which are from a culture different from my own. I found such glimpses into unfamiliar favorites to enhance my own enjoyment of the Christmas season, as long as all of my traditional American favorites were included. They were. "I Wonder As I Wander" and "Oh Come, All Ye Faithful" are there among the other favorites.
This CD's music is the kind that sets a wonderful Christmas mood. It can establish memories that say "Christmas" in the memories of children for life. Along with other classics like 'A Charlie Brown Christmas' and 'The Nutcraker' (from your favorite orchesta) and George Winston's 'December' and a few others, you will slowly be able to assemble a Christmas music library that will stay with you for life.
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Bole 2 Harlem, Vol#1
Bole 2 Harlem Manufacturer: Sounds of the Mushroom ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General
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ASIN: B000G19OHI Release Date: 2006-06-20 |
Tracks:
- BOLE 2 HARLEM
- HOYA HOYE
- ENSARALEN GOJO
- AMET BALE
- HI LOGA
- ENDEGENA
- H O M E
- YA SELAM
- AYA BELLEW
- HARLEM 2 BOLE
- QURALEW
- ENSERALEN GOJO (REMIX)
- AFRICAYE!
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"A Fantastic new album of Ethiopian Music for the Whole World" -E.G. Bole2Harlem is a party, a celebration, our gift back to Ethiopia. The World can Flow as One.. Music is the Frontier to pave the way.Customer Reviews:
Modern Afro Fusions coming correct.......2007-03-15
Wow - ashagre at it's best.......2007-03-09
Hop skip and jump.......2007-02-17
Stomp to Bole to Harlem - Gring on volume #2.......2007-01-19
This CR kicks of strong with track one that will refuse to leave your brain, luckily the other tracks take you on a ride around Bole and Harlem occasionally hinting back to track one.
Ashagre
Bole to Harlem is AWESOME!.......2007-01-12
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Un Gran Dia en el Barrio
Spanish Harlem Orchestra Manufacturer: Rope a Dope ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General
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ASIN: B00006IZNW Release Date: 2002-09-17 |
Tracks:
- Mama Guela
- Obsesion
- Tambouri
- Aprende A Querer
- La Musica Es Mi Vida
- La Banda
- Pa' Gozar
- Somos Iguales
- Vale Mas Un Guaguanco
- Pueblo Latino
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We all know that Harlem was the home of the fabled African-American renaissance of the '20s and the birthplace of bebop in the '40s. But it was also the spawning ground for Latin jazz, the boogalo, and the Hispanic musical lingua franca also known as salsa. The title of this CD, which translates as "A Great Day in the Neighborhood," was inspired by the famous '50s jazz portrait by photographer Art Kane. It aurally illustrates the overlooked contributions of the Puerto Rican musicians from Spanish Harlem who created salsa and kept Cuban music alive in America during the early years of the Cuban embargo. With the talented Rubén Blades pianist Oscar Hernandez serving as musical director, this band of NYC's top Latin musicians (featuring bongo drummer Bobby Allende, bassist Rubén Rodriguez, singers Jimmy Sabater and Herman Oliveira, and trumpeter Ray Vega) lay down some serious, no-nonsense salsa dura grooves. This clave-powered crash course features some heavyweight selections, including Tito Puente's "Mama Guela," the enchanting Pedro Flores bolero "Obsesión," and the Willie Colón/Hector Lavoe classic "La Llego la Banda." The mambo, cha-cha-cha rumba, and guajira are blended together in a zesty musical dish by these Puerto Ricans in the Big Apple, and it's a dish best served on the dance floor. --Eugene Holley, Jr.Album Description
This record is Spanish Harlem's answer to Cuba's Buena Vista Social Club. Slipcase. Ropeadope Records. 2002.Customer Reviews:
I am going to dead this stupid argument!.......2005-03-13
In the documentary which accompanies the excellent performance film "Calle 54", Bebo and Chucho Valdes, Richie Gonzalez, Michel Camilo, Eliane Elias, and even Chano Dominguez all say that 'Africa is the Grandfather of Latin Jazz'. In case you lost count, that's two Cubans, a Puerto Rican, a Dominican, a Brazilian and a Spainard (thrown in for good measure) all saying the same thing so what are we arguing about. We know that the majority of the "ritmos" that make up what we today call Salsa came from what "re-emerged" and "melded" in Cuba. These styles were brought to New York, met with some Bomba, Plena and probably a little, Merengue and Bachata (and don't forget the Blues, Swing and Soul)and eventually became the "sauce" that we now call "Salsa".
So instead of you guys fighting, you should be happy that your ancestors were ablle to keep more of their own unique traditions and music (unlike my own) and give the world such a rich palette of culture and music. So don't let the pride blind you to the truth.
By the way, this CD is worth the price for "Obssesion" alone, as one reviewer pointed out.
Basic and unmoving. Unoriginal........2004-12-23
Solid Throughout.......2004-11-21
Nuyorican vs Cuban - There is a difference.......2004-07-04
Also, comparing Buena Vista Social Club (BVSC) to Spanish Harlem orchestra is like comparing Apples to Oranges. BVSC are firmly rooted in the Cuban "salsa" tradition, whereas SHO are rooted in the Nuyorican tradition. There is a distinct difference (read below). Also complaining about the voices of Ferrer and Portuondo is silly because they are both elderly and there best days are behind them. There is no way they could sound as good as younger singers in their prime.
Now, on this Puerto Rican - Cuban feud. I think I can speak ojectively because my father is Spanish, my mother Peruvian, and I was born in Australia. I have no alegiance to either side (except that I do prefer Nuyorican-salsa dura to Cuban salsa-guaguanco, etc) . Also I am 27 but am a lover of Latin American music in general and I devour it.
So here it is. The Cubans no doubt invented forms that would lead and formed the base of salsa - for example Guaguanco, Montuno, etc - but they did not invent salsa. Salsa is the music that came out of New York in the late 60's and 70's (and indeed the term didn't even get used to describe the music until mid 70's). Nobody was calling Cuban music "salsa" prior to the 70's. Salsa was used to describe the music coming from New York (and the Puerto Rican community) and the Fania label as well as the stuff on the Tico and Inca labels. Then it got adopted by every other music with a clave and is even used to describe certain manufactured pop artists (whom I won't name).
On the music itself, listen to a Sonora Matancera record and then compare it to Sonora Poncena. They are different forms of music. It's like comparing Benny Goodman to Count Basie. The fact is the "salsa" music coming out of New York/Puerto Rico in the 70's was a hybrid of Cuban music, funk, jazz, and soul. It was much more open to influence and is much more dynamic - Nuyorican salsa is disco whereas Cuban is ballroom. Willie Colon even chopped up the sacred clave so that it was almost unrecognizable, a Cuban would never have done that.
One last gripe, I keep hearing how Salsa Timba is so fresh and new and how they are mixing R&B and jazz with salsa (they don't even do it very well). What's so new about it? Wasn't this what salsa was in the 70's from New York. I challenge anyone to listen to Hector Lavoe's La Voz album (as well as countless of Colon, Barretto, Palmieri, Blades tracks) from the mid 70's and tell me that the album isn't littered with funk, soul, and jazz references from the beginning to the end.
I give love to both salsa communities (Puerto Rica and Cuba) but its about time Cubans stopped saying that Nuyorican salsa is just a badly made version of Cuban music. The Nuyoricans took Cuban music to a whole new level of experimentation and energy and created a new form that should be recognised.
Finally, it's amazing how little recognition is given to the Latino community of New York for creating salsa. It is a forgotten story and a little known fact (even amongst some latinos). I speak to Australian's (even some latino-Autralians) who wouldn't have the first clue about how important New York Puerto Ricans were to salsa history. They just assume its all from Cuba and its all the same music. From what I understand its a similar issue in the US where latino contribution to music and culture is not understood or acknowledged. When pop artists get called salsa you know there is a problem.
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las cosas en su lugar.......2004-06-24
Ahora lo rescatable es que la gente que toca en este disco (Jimmy savater, Ray de la Paz, jimmy Bosch) esta preocupada por darle nueva vida a la salsa dura y olvidarse de la perjudicial "erotic salsa". Y eso no tiene el CD de BVSC. Salvo Compay Segundo y Eliades Ochoa, los demas no son lo mejor de la historia musical cubana. Falto gente como Graciela Grillo (diez veces mejor que Omara Portuondo), Laito Sureda (veinte veces mejor que Ibrahim Ferrer), o la genialidad de los señores Reynaldo Hierrezuelo o Reynaldo Creagh (mil veces mejor que Puntillita Licea). En este caso me gusta mas lo hecho por Vieja Trova Santiaguera que este fenomeno del marketing llamado BVSC. hace unos dias vi a I. Ferrer en Lima con algunos musicos de BVSC y no me convencio.
Este disco de SHO que cumple su cometido: sabor, descarga, sandunga, y tumbao. Altamente recomendable para bailar y tomar unos tragos. El CD de BVSC solo fue bueno en su momento, today no more. Pero la salsa y el son aun viven y hay que seguir escuchandolos
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Harlem River Drive
Eddie Palmieri & Harlem River Drive Manufacturer: EMI ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General
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ASIN: B000B5QD1E Release Date: 2006-05-29 |
Tracks:
- Harlem River Drive (Theme Song)
- If (We Had Peace Today)
- Idle Hands
- Broken Home
- Seeds of Life
Album Description
First time on CD for this 1970 album by Eddie Palmieri's supergroup, the first to really merge black and Latin styles and musicians, resulting in a free-form brew of salsa, funk, soul, jazz, and fusion. The band also featured Charlie Palmieri, Victor Venegas, Andy Gonsalez, Bernard "Pretty" Purdie and Ronnie Cuber. Stateside. 2006.Customer Reviews:
awesome !!!.......2006-10-11
this lp is just pure pleasure,spectacular music, between jazz, soul and funk, legendary musicians, great vocals, deep lyrics...just not to be missed
An Absolutely must have....Latin/Jazz album of considerable brilliance!!!.......2006-06-23
The Running time is only a partly 30 mins, but such complaints do prove to be somewhat redundant, as one listen to the performances contained here, will make such quibbles regarding its length seem foolish. This is the perfect example of the sound of Latin Americans migrating to North America, and becoming influenced by ther new surroundings and forming groups, and then performing/recording expressive and passionate music that not only touches upon the roots of latin music, but sounds like it was influenced by Black music such and R&B and early Soul. Because there is so much energy, modal musical shapes, rhythmic precision and melodic arrangements, that it's truly a wonder that this Cd, hasn't had the widespread recognition and praises heaped upon it, like some of the more universally recognised Jazz/Latin albums out there.
The Percussion throughout is sublime, and it highlights Eddie & Charlie's composition and arrangement skills to the fore, and if you've never given Eddie's (or indeed Charlies) other work the time of day, then I assure you, after listening to this staggering work, you'll certainly be inclined to seek out more of their work. As it takes on an almost experimental and improvisational feeling, moving effortlessly from mood, groove, feel and texture. multi-dimensional percussion sections, coupled with brass-heavy horn sections, and carefree guitar and ethereal keyboard work. Not that this album is anything less than accessible, which it frequently is...it's just that, this feels like a Special moment in time, when all the musicians are perfectly in synch with each other and remain musically locked into each other then and are Instinctually feeding off each other, you should take this opportunity to hear a exceptional one-off spectaclular performance, fron a band that would never (seemingly) follow up this landmark album. And it's a classic, not just purely for how breathtaking brilliant it was, but also for the fact that some 30 years later, it still sounds as innovative and essential as it did in the 70's. A must have release
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Harlem Street Singer
Rev. Gary Davis Manufacturer: Obc ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Delta Blues
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ASIN: B000000XYN Release Date: 1993-03-11 |
Tracks:
- Samson And Delilah
- Let Us Get Together Right Down Here
- I Belong To The Band
- Pure Religion
- Great Change Since I Been Born
- Death Don't Have No Mercy
- Twelve Gates To The City
- Goin' To Sit Down On The Banks Of The River
- Tryin' To Get Home
- Lo, I Be With You Always
- I Am The Light Of This World
- Lord, I Feel Just Like Goin' On
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"If heaven exists, he'll be playing at the gates...".......2006-03-09
This is the music that influenced some of the greats, I recommend it highly.
"Blues" finds its hope in "Faith" via blind guitarist..........2003-01-05
The Best Davis Introduction Available.......2001-07-21
I'm not a religious person, but Davis' music is almost enough to send me running to church. The piercing conviction of the lyrics and sycopated guitar in Twelve Gates, Great Change and Samson and Deliah still send chills of guilt up my spine.
As good as it gets........1999-09-06
Reverend Davis was without question one of the greatest blues guitar stylists ever, and this album captures some of his strongest recorded work. The importance and beauty of this recording cannot be overemphasized!
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Harlem Nocturne
Kofi Manufacturer: Warlock Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General
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ASIN: B0000010I3 Release Date: 1992-03-05 |
Tracks:
- Kofi's Dream
- Lady Sits Alone
- In Paradise
- Kalahari
- Monday Night, Tuesday Morning
- Elmina
- Givin' My Love To You
- Lenny's Groove
- So Aglow
- Harlem Nocturne
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best nocturne.......2006-07-09
was the best rend. he'd heard too-he grew up with Louis Armstrong playing music in his house in chicago in the 30's. The whole CD is easy and Great!
Cup of Kofi, Cream and Sugar.......2005-06-28
Good jazz composition by an Achimotan from Ghana. .......2004-10-07
The tracks I heard moved me very much and it took me a year to get the LP recorded on Tape. I later had the CD and played the track Lady Sits Alone in a nite club. The people who danced to it never believed a Ghanaian composed the song. All the tracks are catchy and especially Elmina and Harlem Nocturne's acoustic grand piano works are superb. The CD is a must buy............
harlem nocturne by Kofi.......2002-08-17
perry harris
Terrific Smooth Jazz Album for Easy-Listening.......1998-06-19
The only reason that I had for not giving this collection a 5-star-rating was, that the vocals were a little on the lame side. That may just be my perception, however, since my taste runs pretty strictly towards instrumental jazz.
If you like Kofi, and/or, if you like smooth jazz, you will not be disappointed by this album. His cool rendition of the haunting theme in "Harlem Nocturne" is worth the price of the CD all by itself! Enjoy.
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Live at the Harlem Square Club, 1963
Sam Cooke Manufacturer: RCA ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Classic R&B
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ASIN: B000002W7N Release Date: 1990-10-25 |
Tracks:
- Feel It
- Chain Gang
- Cupid
- Medley: It's All Right/For Sentimental Reasons
- Twistin' The Night Away
- Somebody Have Mercy
- Bring It On Home To Me
- Nothing Can Change This Love
- Having A Party
Amazon.com essential recording
Most of Sam Cooke's pop hits were sugary, blanched affairs. This album was the real deal, giving us the church-reared R&B singer who liked to tear up the clubs along the Southern chitlin circuit. Recorded in Florida in 1963, Live at the Harlem Square captures the man at his sanctified, sandpapered best--the voice worshipped by disciples from Otis Redding to Rod Stewart. No syrupy glissandos or polite Hollywood chorales here: this is sweat-drenched, back-to-basics R&B, with Sam tearing up "Feel It" and "Chain Gang," and rasping his way through "Somebody Have Mercy" and "Bring It on Home to Me." This set only makes it seem sadder that Cooke never lived to reign in the soul era he inaugurated. --Barney HoskynsCustomer Reviews:
Cooke cooks.......2007-06-18
The BEST.......2006-08-31
oh God.......2006-07-19
The young man you've all been waiting for, Mister Soul!.......2006-01-24
Almost churchy!.......2006-01-11
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