Happy, bright, sparkling, brilliant: in all honesty, there simply aren't enough colorful adjectives to accurately describe the palpable, inherent joy in the music of Cuban master Ibrahim Ferrer. All the shades of the rainbow--and more--are showcased beautifully on Ay, Candela, a vivid, varried collection of classic tracks. The assembled songs span the 1960s, '70s, and early '80s, but they sound as fresh and vibrant as anything recorded in the last few years. Ferrer is a master of delivery, and he works wonderfully alongside the expert musicians and background vocalists. It makes for some great moments, particularly during the joyous "Mi Tonada Montuna," "Manana Me Voy Pa' Sibanicu" and the title track. Ferrer's best moment, however, comes during the stirring "Una Fuerza Immensa," a lush, captivating bolero that conjures images of swaying palm trees and slow-dancing couples. It's a standout amid an album of outstanding consistency. --Joey Guerra
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Ay, Candela
Ibrahim Ferrer Manufacturer: La Escondida ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD  Cuba
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ASIN: B0007Y8AWE Release Date: 2005-05-03 |
Tracks:
- Apuntate Una Mi Social
- Manana Me Voy Pa' Sibanicu
- De Camino A La Vereda
- Ay, Candela
- La Chica Del Granizado
- Estoy Seco Y Me Quiero Mojar
- Compositor Confundido
- Ahora No Puedo
- Esto Se Baila Y Se Toca
- Mi Tonada Montuna
- Santa Cecilia
- Una Fuerza Inmensa
- Todavia Me Queda Voz
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Happy, bright, sparkling, brilliant: in all honesty, there simply aren't enough colorful adjectives to accurately describe the palpable, inherent joy in the music of Cuban master Ibrahim Ferrer. All the shades of the rainbow--and more--are showcased beautifully on Ay, Candela, a vivid, varried collection of classic tracks. The assembled songs span the 1960s, '70s, and early '80s, but they sound as fresh and vibrant as anything recorded in the last few years. Ferrer is a master of delivery, and he works wonderfully alongside the expert musicians and background vocalists. It makes for some great moments, particularly during the joyous "Mi Tonada Montuna," "Manana Me Voy Pa' Sibanicu" and the title track. Ferrer's best moment, however, comes during the stirring "Una Fuerza Immensa," a lush, captivating bolero that conjures images of swaying palm trees and slow-dancing couples. It's a standout amid an album of outstanding consistency. --Joey GuerraCustomer Reviews:
Great sample of ferrer's earlier work.......2005-09-09
It is important to note that the music on this cd was actually recorded from the 1960s to the 1980s, not in the Buena Vista era.
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