Casa De La Trova

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Like Buena Vista Social Club, Casa de la Trova is redolent of a bygone Cuba from the '20s. The early styles of the trovadores (troubadours), mixing inspiration as diverse as street peasant songs and 19th-century Spanish and French classical styles (here in the light orchestrations of several tracks), have produced many beautiful songs still remembered to this day. On this CD they are presented by some of the original practitioners, from 50 to 97 years old, who searched their notebooks for melodic scraps and self-composed tunes, piecing together an unabashedly nostalgic and romantic re-creation of their glory days, their vigor and playfulness undiminished. These 14 cuts comprise a document unlike any other on Cuban music. --Derek Rath

Casa De La Trova,Various Artists,Elektra / Wea,Cuba,Cuban,Cuban Pop,Int'l & World Music,Pop,Trova,World Music

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A la Casa de la Trova Eliades Ochoa Manufacturer: Escondida/Ultra 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 Son | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: Sublime Ilusion Estoy Como Nunca Tribute to the Cuarteto Patria Momentos Ay, Candela ASIN: B000AA4LM8 Release Date: 2005-09-20

Tracks:

1. Estoy Hecho Tierra
2. Caminito De Zaza
3. Rita La Caimana
4. Que LCompay Andr
5. El Cuarto De Tula
6. MarCristina
7. No Quiero Celos Contigo
8. Son A La Casa De La Trova
9. Pregantiaguero
10. Las Mujeres De Mayar
11. Cuando El RSuena
12. Entre Flores
13. Llora Mi Nena
14. La Culebra
15. Para Ti Neng

Average customer rating: GET IT, GET IT, GET IT! Great Intro to Some Traditional Cuban Music

Santiago de Cuba Casa de la Trova Manufacturer: Corason Records 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 General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B000005D5V Release Date: 1994-08-30

Tracks:

1. Mueve La Cintura Mulata
2. La Bachata De Pilar
3. Juramento
4. El Panquelero
5. Los Perros Del Curro
6. Quiero Estar Cerca De T
7. Ammrao Conp
8. Secarga Del Septeto
9. Como Estiguel
10. La Macha Rabiosa

Customer Reviews:

GET IT, GET IT, GET IT!.......2004-06-17

This is one of the most under rated of musical gems to come out.
And It's not always easy to find. There are several differnt groups playing Son on here.... all awesome.

My favorite cut is: "Como Esta Miguel" ... truly sublime!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

DO NOT MISS THIS...... especially at under $10.00 !!!!!!!!

Mark / silverspurr

Great Intro to Some Traditional Cuban Music.......2000-07-30

Crave some authentic Cuban music with lots of rythym and not a lot of overdubbed and overproduced studio stuff? Then this is the CD for you. Although Cuba is the birthplace of many popular forms of music, this CD focuses on the traditional sons, boleros and guarachas of the Cuban Casas de la Trova. Even though I live in the cold north I can feel the heat and the passion of the singers and the musicians as if I was right there in the casa with them. Even if you have no Caribbean blood in you try listening to Descarga del septeto and see if you can stop your toe from tapping or your hips from swinging. An excellent addition to the collection of anyone who appreciates good Caribbean music.

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Music Form the South of Cuba ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Cuba | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music Similar Items: Son Asi Music from Oriente de Cuba: The Son ASIN: B0009PS67A Release Date: 2006-08-15

Average customer rating: This is it Skip Havana; go straight to Camagüey Flawless !!! CASA DE LA TROVA- Various Artists Magnificent !

Casa De La Trova Various Artists Manufacturer: Elektra / Wea 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 ASIN: B00000J26Y Release Date: 1999-06-01

Tracks:

1. Flor De Venganza - Floricelda Faez/Candida Faez
2. Rosalba - Trio Miraflores
3. Cajon Del Muerto - Zalda Reyte/Alfredo Alonso
4. Ella Y Yo - Mercedes Ferrin/Esperanza Ferrin/Orfeon De Santiago
5. Si Fuera Como Tu - Floricelda Faez/Candida Faez
6. A Herminia - Trio Miraflores
7. El MIsterio De Tus Ojos - Daniel Castillo/Zalda Reyte/Alfredo Alonso
8. ?Y Tue Que Has Hecho? - Cascarita
9. A Una Coqueta - Floricelda Faez/Candida Faez
10. Tarde Dominical - Mercedes Ferrin/Esperanza Ferrin
11. A La Orilla Del Mar - Trios Miraflores
12. Sublime Ilusion - Lucia Lago/Lusson Bueno
13. Entre Flores Morire - Mercedes Ferrin/Esperanza Ferrin
14. Si Volvieras A Mi - Trio Miraflores

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Like Buena Vista Social Club, Casa de la Trova is redolent of a bygone Cuba from the '20s. The early styles of the trovadores (troubadours), mixing inspiration as diverse as street peasant songs and 19th-century Spanish and French classical styles (here in the light orchestrations of several tracks), have produced many beautiful songs still remembered to this day. On this CD they are presented by some of the original practitioners, from 50 to 97 years old, who searched their notebooks for melodic scraps and self-composed tunes, piecing together an unabashedly nostalgic and romantic re-creation of their glory days, their vigor and playfulness undiminished. These 14 cuts comprise a document unlike any other on Cuban music. --Derek Rath

Customer Reviews:

This is it.......2001-12-17

Señores, this is it. Buena Vista Social Club is OK if you forgive Ray Cooder's annoying intromissions; there is nothing like that here. Nothing extra added, almost no production. This is the real thing. You thought Buena Vista was great, right? I got some news for you. No Bull.
Peace.

Skip Havana; go straight to Camagüey.......2001-07-30

This is the only CD of which I have two copies, one for home and one for my office. It's that good. There's a considerable variety here, and some isn't the kind of stuff I normally go for -- but the sweeter material is done so well that, to my surprise, I enjoy it a lot; and as for the raucous and jolly Faez sisters, they're peerless.

Flawless !!!.......2001-06-28

"Casa De La Trova" affected me similarly to Buena Vista Social Club in that I fell in love with the music from the very first listen, and seem never to tire of it. Such is the quality; such is the uniqueness.

With its exquisite rythms and impeccable accoustical guitar (or "tres") work and romantic lyrics, this music cannot help but make one feel good.

Neither Daniel Castillo's devotion to Juana González (his inspiration), nor the 53 years of love they shared are lost on me. Quite the contrary. I envy it as I envy every Cuban their right to claim this remarkable musical heritage (which remains one of the last few pleasures in my life).

But it is the more cynical "Flor De Venganza" (Flower of Vengeance - the first cut on the album) that is my favorite, hands down. "Sublime Ilusión" and "¿Y Tú Qué Has Hecho?" were already favorites of mine.

Life has never been easy in Cuba, least of all for those of African descent. To turn life's simplest pleasures (and even its most bitter heartaches) into such beautiful music is a talent that, again, I can only envy. Nowhere is this ability more elegantly or eloquently celebrated than in "Casa De La Trova".

Unfamiliar with the artists, I bought this CD based upon my fondness for Eliades Ochoa's music and, particularly, his recording of a song by the same title.

The song is nowhere on this album, but is a warm and personal invitation to the listener to come (to the "Casa de la Trova") to "gozar" (enjoy) the "son montuno" music that was as mothers' milk to Ochoa and which has been his very lifeblood for half a century.

My faith in Ochoa was well placed. This CD is one of the most prized and pleasurable in my entire collection.

CASA DE LA TROVA- Various Artists.......2000-05-27

"Casa De La Trova" is a delightful compilation of traditional cuban romantic songs. This CD has an impressive cover which features a portrait of the late composer Juana Gonzalez who's style and compositions such as "En Guantanamo", "El Guajiro de Cunagua", etc. influenced cuban music. The album title song should be "El Misterio de Tus Ojos" composed by Juana's husband, Daniel Castillo who gives us an interesting narration stating that his late wife of 53 years, was the main source of his songwriting inspirations. A "traditional trova" all-star cast featuring Las Hermanas Faez, Las Hermanas Ferrin, Trio Miraflores, Cascarita (caution not Orlando Guerra-Cascarita), Zaida Reyte, Lucia Lago(the only surviving member of the famous "Trio Hermanas Lago"), Alfredo Alonso, Lusson Bueno and Daniel Castillo, make this album a must buy for all traditional music lovers.

Magnificent !.......2000-03-21

This CD has a wide variety of musicial arrangements complimented by several unique vocal styles. I really liked Buena Vista Social Club, (5 stars) but I would have to give this CD a 5+.

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Son Al Son de la Casa de la Trova Yaida Manufacturer: Arb ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Cuba | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music ASIN: B00001SVME Release Date: 1999-10-01

Tracks:

1. Mentiras
2. Aje Cocina
3. Paria
4. GuaguancSantiago
5. Musico
6. Ojos Malignos
7. Oigo Tu Voz
8. Sl S
9. Boda
10. 20 A
11. Soy Tu Mujer
12. Beaux Jours

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La Serenata Picante Casa de la Trova Manufacturer: Warner Music Latina ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Cuba | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Similar Items: A la Casa de la Trova ASIN: B0000AINO2 Release Date: 2003-08-05

Tracks:

1. Prelude
2. Te Esperan Mis Labios
3. La Tonada De Luis Y De Raul
4. El Cajon Del Muerto
5. Bonito Y Sabroso
6. Cenizas
7. La Valse Des Adieux
8. Doble Inconciencia
9. Yiri Yiri Bon
10. La Controvense Caliente
11. Guarapo, Pimienta Y Sal
12. Zapateado
13. Almendra
14. La Tonada Del Beso
15. Flor De Venganza

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La Serenata Picante Casa de la Trova Manufacturer: Wea/Warner Special Marketing ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Latin Music | Styles | Music ASIN: B00006IX4Q Release Date: 2003-02-03

Tracks:

1. Prelude "Seranata Picante" - Casa de la Trova
2. Te Esperan Mis Labios
3. Tornada de Luis y de Ra
4. Cajel Muerto
5. Bonito y Sabroso
6. Cenizas - Daniel Mille
7. Valse des Adieux - Daniel Mille
8. Doble Inconciencia - Daniel Mille
9. Yiri Yiri Bon
10. Controverse Caliente
11. Guarapo, Pimienta y Sal - Caridad Hierrezuelo
12. Lapateado - Caridad Hierrezuelo
13. Almendra
14. Tornada del Beso
15. Flor de Venganza - Floriceida Faez,

Album Details

Named after the Community Centres Where Cuban Trovadores Gather to Sing Poetic Serenades, Cuban Collective Casa De La Trova's First Live Album, Recorded in Brest, France in May 2002, features the Spetuagenarian Faez Sisters, the Incredible Camaguey Troubadours, Raul Herrera and Luis Martins, the Sancti Spiritus Repentists, Caridad Hierrezuelo, the True Voice of Santiago De Cuba's Guaracha, and More.

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Casa De La Trova Various Artists 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 General | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Compilations | Jazz | Styles | Music ASIN: B00068405W Release Date: 2007-03-13

Tracks:

1. Flor de Venganza - Candida Faez, Floriceida Faez
2. Rosalba - Trio Miraflores
3. Cajel Muerto - Alfredo Alonso, Zaida Reyte
4. Ella y Yo - Esperanza Ferrin, Mercedes Ferrin, Orf De Santiago
5. Si Fuera Como Tandida Faez, Floriceida Faez
6. Herminia - Trio Miraflores
7. Misterio du Tus Ojos - Alfredo Alonso, Daniel Castillo, Zaida Reyte
8. Y T Has Hecho? - Cascarita
9. Una Coqueta - Candida Faez, Floriceida Faez
10. Tarde Dominical - Esperanza Ferrin, Mercedes Ferrin
11. La Orilla del Mar - Trio Miraflores
12. Sublime Ilusion - Lusson Bueno, Lucia Lago
13. Entre Flores Morir Esperanza Ferrin, Mercedes Ferrin
14. Si Volvieras a Mi - Trio Miraflores

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Casa de La Trova de Trinidad Various Artists Manufacturer: Biscoito Fino Br ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music International | Imports | Stores | Music Latin Music | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B000FAOA7E Release Date: 2006-03-01

Tracks:

1. Trovador
2. Que Casualidad
3. Cerca del Mar
4. Beso Indiscreto
5. Cancie Navidad
6. Tonadas Trinitarias
7. Habanera
8. Cachita
9. Psicologia
10. Alem- Los Paladines S.A.
11. Hasta Sienpre
12. Rosalba
13. Rosa Oriental

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Casa De La Trova V.1 Various Artists Manufacturer: Egrem ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music ASIN: B000066HZN Release Date: 2002-02-05

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