The Greatest Songs Ever: Cuba

1. Guantanamera - Cuba L.A.

2. Mambo Yo Yo - Makina Loca

3. Tumbao Pa'Changuito - Maraca

4. Pedacito de Mi Vida - Celina González

5. Nadie Se Salva de la Rumba - Naranjos

6. Sonaron los Cañonazos - Laito,

7. Tanga - Machito

8. Bilongo - Tito Gomez

9. Mi Salsa Tiene Sandunga - Elio Revé

10. Lágrimas Negras

11. Mi Quinto - Los Papines

12. Manisero - Septeto Nacional de Ignacio Piñeiro

13. Me Conoces Bien - Beny Moré

Tracks:

Idilio by Laito Y Su Sonora
Nadie Se Salva de la Rumba by Los Naranjos
Tumbao Pa'changuito by Maraca
El Manisero by Chira And Septeto Nacional
Mambo con Cha Cha Cha by Maraca
Sonaron Los Canonazos by Laito Y Su Sonora
Lagrimas Negras by Septeto Nacional
Para Mi Santo by Charanga Latina
No Puedo Vivir by Orquesta Tipica Ases del Ritmo
Mi Violin Charanguero by Enrique Alvarez y su Charanga Latina con Alfredo De La Fe
Todo El Mundo Quiere Bailar by Grupo Sonorama
Largo de Guajira by Ad Libitum

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Petrol Records is an Australia-based company founded by former INX manager Chris Murphy that specialized in pop and rock before branching off into reggaeton and world music. Though the 12 tracks assembled on this compilation represent a good sampling of the son, montuno, bolero, and descarga genres that characterize Cuba's powerful mix of Spanish and African influences, the declaration that this disc represents "The Greatest Songs Ever" is enthusiastic at best. That said, there are some rare gems here, like Maraca's bouncy, "Tumbao Pa' Changuito," the immortal standard "El Manisero," known worldwide as "The Peanut Vendor," by Chira and Septeto Nacional, and the equally famous "Lagrimas Negras," performed by Septeto Nacional de Ignacio Pineiro, one of Cuba's most beloved conjunto ensembles. Selections by other groups, including Ad Libitum, Grupo Sonorama, and Los Naranjos, round out this collection, which is probably more suited for the Latin music neophyte than the seasoned listener. --Eugene Holley, Jr.

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Authentic & Real Sounds of Cuban Music

The Greatest Songs Ever: Cuba
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Time Life Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Cuba | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music

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Release Date: 2004-06-29

Tracks:

Guantanamera - Cuba L.A.
Mambo Yo Yo - Makina Loca
Tumbao Pa'Changuito - Maraca
Pedacito de Mi Vida - Celina Gonzz
Nadie Se Salva de la Rumba - Los Naranjos
Sonaron los Cazos - Laito,
Tanga - Machito
Bilongo - Tito Gomez
Mi Salsa Tiene Sandunga - Elio RevJr.
Limas Negras
Mi Quinto - Los Papines
Manisero - Septeto Nacional de Ignacio Pio
Me Conoces Bien - Beny Mor

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Authentic & Real Sounds of Cuban Music.......2005-03-16

This albumn is Fantastic! Words can't express how awesome this music is... I was browsing in a book store and this albumn was playing. My feet starting moving uncontrollably! On top of that, every song played thereafter got better and better. I thought: "This is impossible! How can this be? Usually only 2-3 songs are good on an albumn..." That's when I knew I had to ask the sales person about this CD. You can hear all of the MASS VARIETY of instruments played (latin drums, piano, horns, flute, etc...) It makes feels like I'm in Cuba. I crave good music. With that being said...EVERY SINGLE SONG ON THIS ALBUMN IS HOT! Craving Satisfied. :)

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Cuba V.2 - More Greatest Songs Ever
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Manufacturer: Petrol
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00006J5OE
Release Date: 2002-04-15

Album Details

Follow Up to the Hugely Successful Intial Installment. Great Packaging and a More Lively and Up Tempo Trackling.

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Cuba: The Greatest Songs Ever

Cuba: The Greatest Songs Ever
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Zomba
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Jazz | Styles | Music

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ASIN: B000062WFO
Release Date: 2001-11-12

Customer Reviews:

Cuba: The Greatest Songs Ever.......2002-04-04

For any lover of the sound of cuban music, this will truely be one of those CD's that once you put on, will keep you dancing like a fool. It really is a compilation of the best ever cuban songs, each track rich with delectible dance beats, cuban rhthym and gratifying pleasant vocals.